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Mama Shelter Restaurant, London, Greater London

Mama Shelter Restaurant

4.2
4.2
225 Reviews
£25 and under
Unspecified

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 4 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for groups
  • Lively
  • Good for special occasions
Mama's 480m2 restaurant and her huge 92m2 Greenhouse Bar invite both travellers and Londoners to gather around home cooked dishes and delicious cocktails.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Unspecified
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 8:00 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 8:00 am–10:30 pm Sun 8:00 am–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    020 7613 6500
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Cash not accepted, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Karan Ghosh
  • Private party facilities
    We at Mama Shelter offer an all year round private dining area rental, as well as two Atellier rooms, to be used as meeting areas for Corporate groups and/or for private hiring for functions such as parties, hen/stag dos, birthdays, etc. All of the above available with catering service and is bookable via: Events.eastlondon@mamashelter.com
  • Neighborhood
    Shoreditch
  • Cross street
    Located off of Hackney Road
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Bus stop located in front of the restaurant. Buses 26 and 55 will take you to Mama Shelter from Shoreditch High street.<br />Cambridge Heath overground station, 3 minutes walk.<br />Bethnal Green overground station, roughly 10 minutes walk.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dancing, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Mama's Bottomless Brunch

    £43.88 per person

    Prepaid

    Multiple dates available
    There’s just something about the combination of bottomless and brunch that makes Mama extremely happy. You are invited to join in for a fun, vibrant and funky. The perfect way to start your weekend. For 90 minutes, you can choose from a range of unlimited drinks such as: Prosecco Bellini, Rossini or Mimosa White, Rose’ or Red house wine Draught beer With the deal, you can choose between one of our 'Classic Brunch Dishes' It is available to book between 12pm and 3pm and it will be in our enchanted Garden Bar. Enjoy funky beats from a selection of DJ’s and live musicians on rotation. Please note price includes 12.5% service charge and due limited availability a No show fee applies. Mama❤️U!
    Mama's Bottomless Brunch Photo
  • Mama Karaoke Room ONE

    £22.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Mama knows better than anyone that nothing substitutes a good karaoke to have a fabulous time. You can book for Minimum 2 hours! Mama puts at your disposal 2 karaoke rooms for up to 15 people where you can party with music. At just £22 per person - You’ll be able to choose your perfect playlist from 10,000 songs. Feel free to order drinks or food between your favourite songs. Groups of 15 maximum per room. Please note we require notification at least 48 HOURS beforehand for any changes in order to issue a refund. Full payment to be taken at the restaurant on date of your booking, if no show - full payment will be taken from card assigned to booking :)
    Mama Karaoke Room ONE Photo
  • Mama Karaoke Room TWO

    £22.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Mama knows better than anyone that nothing substitutes a good karaoke to have a fabulous time. You can book for Minimum 2 hours! Mama puts at your disposal 2 karaoke rooms for up to 15 people where you can party with music. At just £22 per person - You’ll be able to choose your perfect playlist from 10,000 songs. Feel free to order drinks or food between your favourite songs. Groups of 15 maximum per room. Please note we require notification at least 48 HOURS beforehand for any changes in order to issue a refund. Full payment to be taken at the restaurant on date of your booking, if no show - full payment will be taken from card assigned to booking :)
    Mama Karaoke Room TWO Photo

What 225 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.2
4.2 based on recent ratings
  • 3.8Food
  • 4.1Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 3.9Value

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • East London

    Kid-friendly

  • East London

    Good for groups

  • East London

    Great for creative cocktails

  • East London

    Healthy

  • East London

    Vegetarian-friendly

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Mama Shelter Restaurant offers a "beautiful atmosphere" with standout karaoke rooms praised as "amazing" and "10/10." While some found prices high, cocktails and food are "delicious" and "well presented." The staff consistently receive accolades for being "friendly" and "helpful," enhancing the vibrant and cozy dining experience.

225 Reviews
  1. Caroline

    London

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Super Sunday roast, especially the vegetables. Maybe ask how you like your meat cooked!

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  2. deepa

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 15, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic place with top service and food! I will be visiting again soon
    Mama Shelter RestaurantResponded 6 days ago
    Hello Deepa and thank you for your 5 star review! We are so happy to see that you overall enjoyed our food and services from the team! Looking very forward to have you again with us soon :)

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  3. Raquel

    London

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on November 10, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best roast in London in a lovely hotel restaurant. Really nice staff
    Mama Shelter RestaurantResponded on November 12, 2024
    Hi Raquel and thank you for your kind review! We are pleased to hear you enjoyed our Sunday roast and your experience with our staff. We can’t wait to have you back again soon :)

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  4. Daniela

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 1, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Yesterday was fantastic, vibrant and exclusive! The service was outstanding, food delicious. The Halloween atmosphere was unreal ,really really well done I highly recommend this place, I will come back surely!
    Mama Shelter RestaurantResponded on November 9, 2024
    Hi Daniela, we are so pleased to hear you enjoyed our Halloween party! We welcome you back again to join us for many more events in the future and of course, our live dj’s every Friday and Saturday evenings :)

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  5. Laura

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 1, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a great experience at Mama Shelter, the food was delicious! and I got it at a pretty fast time, I loved the ambience, the place is very cozy and the service was great, very good recomendation from the waiter and the Dj and the music just made my dinner memorable. I cant wait to be back!

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  6. Ash

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 26, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing staff and cosy but vibrant atmosphere. Great food and drinks was very happy with the service will book again
    Mama Shelter RestaurantResponded on October 28, 2024
    Hi Ash, thank you for your review. We are so delighted to hear you enjoyed our food and services from our amazing staff. Hoping to have you back again very soon!! :)

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  7. Tracey

    London

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 26, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were served by a lovely young lady called Jas, she was very welcoming and a we a had lovely chat. The food was really nice and cocktails to die for. The staff are all friendly and helpful. I would also like to give a little shoutout to Ian who was great. Please visit this place you won’t be disappointed.
    Mama Shelter RestaurantResponded on October 28, 2024
    Hello Tracey. Thank you so very much for your kind review and for recommending us. We are glad to hear you enjoyed our food and drinks and that Ian and Jas made your experience at MAMA all the very better!! We look forward to welcoming you back again with us soon! :)

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  8. Lina

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 13, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very nice, cozy place and food delicious. Definitely will back again.
    Mama Shelter RestaurantResponded on October 28, 2024
    Hi Lina, Thank you for the 5 star review! At MAMA we want all our guests and diners to feel like they are at home so we we are happy to see you had that experience with us. We are so looking forward to having you back again soon :)

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  9. Jean

    London

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 11, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great ambience! Beautiful place but the price for food wasn’t worth it. Quite expensive for the quality of dishes.
    Mama Shelter RestaurantResponded on October 28, 2024
    Hi Jean, thank you for your review. We are glad to see you enjoyed the ambience at MAMA. We appreciate your input regarding the pricing and understand that it may be a concern. We always strive to offer great quality of food and service and take your comment into consideration as we evaluate our menu. Hoping to have the opportunity to welcome you back again with us :)

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Richmond

    54 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    54 reviews

    Dined on October 6, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love the Mama Shelter vibe. Breakfast had a lot of options, both hot and cold breakfast selections. Pastries were delicious. Great service from staff!
    Mama Shelter RestaurantResponded on October 11, 2024
    Hello and thank you for your feedback. We are delighted to hear you enjoyed our service and breakfast options, we aim to add even more varieties in the future! We hope to have you back again!

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FAQs

Mama Shelter Restaurant is rated 4.2 stars by 225 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 4 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Mama Shelter Restaurant

437 Hackney Rd, London, Greater London E2 9DY

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Located off of Hackney Road
  • Neighborhood
    Shoreditch
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 8:00 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 8:00 am–10:30 pm Sun 8:00 am–9:00 pm
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Unspecified
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Bus stop located in front of the restaurant. Buses 26 and 55 will take you to Mama Shelter from Shoreditch High street.Cambridge Heath overground station, 3 minutes walk.Bethnal Green overground station, roughly 10 minutes walk.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Cash not accepted, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Karan Ghosh
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dancing, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    020 7613 6500
  • Private party facilities
    We at Mama Shelter offer an all year round private dining area rental, as well as two Atellier rooms, to be used as meeting areas for Corporate groups and/or for private hiring for functions such as parties, hen/stag dos, birthdays, etc. All of the above available with catering service and is bookable via: Events.eastlondon@mamashelter.com
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