Sotto Cucina & Bar

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Sotto Cucina & Bar

Zoom East London is a restaurant located on Whitechapel Road that specializes in Sicilian cuisine. With an outdoor oasis called Terraza, surrounded by exotic foliage, the restaurant offers guests a tranquil and serene atmosphere to enjoy their meals. The head chef, Vittorio Meli, has a lifetime of experience in his family's restaurants in Catania and brings it to life in every dish. Zoom East London's dishes are perfect for sharing or treating one's self. Don't miss out on their signature La Nuova Moda and Assolato cocktails from the expert mixologists on site. Transport yourself to the stunning Tonnara di Scopello with each bite at Zoom East.

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25/10/2026

Happy World Pasta Day 🍝

Comforting, simple and always worth ordering, today is the perfect excuse to put pasta at the centre of the table.

23/10/2026

A couple of team favourites from this year’s Christmas Set Menu at 🎄

The 28-Day Dry-Aged Beef Fillet is served with Potato Dauphinoise, Baby Spinach and Red W**e Jus, while the Caramelised Pineapple Barchetta comes with Coconut Gel for something a little lighter to finish.

Both are available exclusively as part of our Christmas Set Menu for private events this festive season.

For private event enquiries, email [email protected].

21/10/2026

Two months from now, Christmas will be just days away ✨

If a festive dinner, team celebration or Christmas party is on your list, now is a good time to get the plans in place at .

Our Christmas Set Menu is available exclusively for private events, with a selection of festive starters, mains and desserts to choose from.

For private event enquiries at Sotto, email [email protected].

20/10/2026

A little post dinner competition? 🇮🇹

Scopa has been played around Italian tables for generations. Match cards, collect from the table and try to make a “Scopa” by clearing every card in one turn.

Ask your server for a game after your meal. If you’re lucky, your meal could be on us or you can choose to donate the value to charity.

18/10/2026

Christmas plans taste better with Italian food involved ✨

16/10/2026

Planning something worth celebrating? ✨

Our private event spaces are suited to everything from intimate dinners and birthdays to business gatherings, with Italian food, drinks and a warm welcome all part of the experience.

For private hire enquiries, email us at [email protected].

14/10/2026

Inspired by the traditions, hospitality and slower way of dining that make Italy so special 🇮🇹

13/10/2026

Life happens. Italian food helps 🍝

11/10/2026

Planning your Christmas get together? Now is the time to get it in the diary ✨

Private events at can be paired with our Christmas Set Menu, available exclusively for private bookings and featuring dishes including Wild Mushroom & Black Truffle Arancini, Traditional Roast Christmas Turkey, 28-Day Dry-Aged Beef Fillet, Italian Christmas Panettone and cannoli.

For private event enquiries, email [email protected].

09/10/2026

Scopa is one of Italy’s best loved traditional card games 🇮🇹

The aim is to match a card from your hand with cards on the table and collect them. Clear the table in one move and you’ve made a “Scopa”, meaning “sweep”.

Ask your server for a game after dinner and, if luck is on your side, your meal could be on us or you can choose to donate the value to charity.

07/10/2026

Looking for a private space away from the usual meeting room? ✨

The Orangery combines soft natural light, elegant interiors and its own private courtyard, creating a considered setting for meetings, private dinners and smaller gatherings.

For private hire enquiries, email us at [email protected].

06/10/2026

Yes, we’ll always choose Italian food too 🇮🇹

04/10/2026

Christmas has hit the kitchen at 🎄✨

Available exclusively for private events, our Christmas Set Menu features Wild Mushroom & Black Truffle Arancini, Traditional Roast Christmas Turkey, 28-Day Dry-Aged Beef Fillet and plenty to finish with, including Italian Christmas Panettone and cannoli.

Planning an office Christmas party or festive celebration? Email [email protected] to enquire.

02/10/2026

Autumn date nights have officially arrived 🍷

As the evenings get darker, there’s something about settling in over Italian food, a bottle of w**e and nowhere else you need to be.

Based in the heart of East London, we’re here for cosy dinners, after work plans and evenings that deserve to last a little longer.

Book your table and make your next date night an Italian one.

01/10/2026

World Vegetarian Day calls for something crispy 🇮🇹

Our vegan Arancini are deep fried rice balls with tomato sauce and vegan cheese, bringing a little Italian comfort to the table.

29/09/2026

Take your next meeting somewhere a little more inspiring ✨

The Orangery combines soft natural light, elegant interiors and its own private courtyard, creating a considered setting for meetings, team gatherings and private dining.

For private hire enquiries, email us at [email protected].

27/09/2026

Christmas celebrations are already starting to take shape ✨

From office parties and festive dinners to end of year get togethers, our event spaces offer a stylish setting for celebrating over Italian food and drinks.

For private hire enquiries, email us at [email protected].

25/09/2026

The food, the drinks, the vibe — all that’s missing is you 🍷

Address

45 Whitechapel Road
London
E1 1DU

To get to the restaurant located on Whitechapel Road in London, you can take the public transport option by taking the Underground Jubilee or District Line to the Whitechapel Station. From there, take a couple of minutes walk heading east on Whitechapel Road and you will find the destination.

If you prefer driving, it is recommended to use a GPS navigation system for guidance. There are paid on-street parking options available around Whitechapel Road. Alternatively, there are also several nearby car parks like Tower Hamlets Council Parking on Wentworth Street or The Royal London Hospital Car Park on Turner Street which offer hourly rates. However, please note that driving in central London may involve congestion charges and other fees which might apply during certain hours of the day.

Website

https://sottorestaurant.london/

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What people say

Zoom East London, located on Whitechapel Road, is a restaurant that transports you to the vibrant streets of Sicily with its authentic and mouth-watering dishes. The Fritto Misto is a versatile antipasti dish that offers two enticing options - crispy tempura market seafood and courgettes served with black ink aioli or market seasonal vegetables delicately fried and paired with lemon parsley mayo. The Salsiccia dish is a true representation of authentic Sicilian taste, featuring grilled Luganega-style sausages crafted daily in the UK, tender sautéed baby roast potatoes, and zesty salmoriglio sauce. The Mackerel Skewers are delicate and flavourful, showcasing the finest Cornish mackerel paired with seasonal vegetables expertly charred and infused with salmoriglio. Zoom East London also offers an exclusive Aperitivo Time between 4-7pm where you can experience the magic of Sicily with three mouth-watering sharing plates and two expertly crafted Aperitivo cocktails for only £25. All of these delicious dishes can be enjoyed outdoors on their Sicilian inspired Terraza. Zoom East London truly delivers an authentic culinary journey through the Mediterranean heritage that will leave your taste buds wanting more!