"The fact that Bubala’s tasting menu uses the initials ‘ngf’—not gluten free—should fill you with confidence about this little Middle Eastern restaurant in Spitalfields. It’s one of our favourite spots in the area and after one taste of the hummus or huge slabs of honey-covered halloumi, you’ll see why. The only thing on the £42 tasting menu that isn’t gluten-free is the laffa flatbread. Come evening you can expect plenty of tealight candles and a cosy atmosphere." - heidi lauth beasley, sinead cranna