Dnister Restaurant - Review - Forest Gate - London - The Infatuation

"Dnister shines brightest during big, group gatherings, where the multi-level seating and twinkling strings of fairy lights make the most sense. Each week this Ukrainian restaurant undergoes the kind of transformation usually reserved for high schoolers in ’90s tween movies. On weekdays it’s a shy, quiet place where you might be eating alone. But by the weekend, the DJ rolls up, the dancefloor sees constant action, and you’ll wonder if you’ve crashed a 21st birthday party (it could easily be a 50th too). Whatever you choose—multi-generational dance-off or sleepy Thursday night in Forest Gate—the food is decent and comfortingly traditional. We like the big plate of bigos and ribs—peppery, meaty, still a bit juicy—best. But you can skip the forgettable benderyky (savoury crêpes stuffed with pork mince)." - Sinéad Cranna