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Mama Shelter Restaurant, London, Greater London

Mama Shelter Restaurant

4.2
4.2
221 Reviews
£25 and under
Unspecified

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2 people
19:00
Booked 11 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for groups
  • Good for special occasions
  • Lively
Mama has channelled her inner-cool and set up a home from home in the capital’s hip East. With a playfully designed restaurant, garden bar and Japanese-style karaoke rooms, close to Bethnal Green underground and a hop away from Shoreditch!!

Join us for our very inclusive buffet breakfast, from our full English dishes to croissants, cereals and yummy cakes and many more for just £22pp

Serving up both local dishes and signature favourites, Mama’s restaurant is always buzzing. Grab a cocktail, share dishes with friends or decompress in the garden bar after meetings. Let Mama take care of you! (Please note when booking the Garden bar, it is not a guarantee and your booking may be moved into the main restaurant - Mama thanks you in advance for your understanding <3)

Enjoy celebrations from birthdays to baby showers, anniversaries to graduations, Mama can cater to all.
(Just note if bringing a lovely cake, please notify the restaurant and a fee of £25 will be added)

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Unspecified
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 08:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 08:00–22:30 Sun 08:00–21:00
  • 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
  • Area
    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 221 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

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Mama Shelter Restaurant offers a vibrant and eclectic atmosphere with standout customer service. Guests rave about the "great ambience" and "fantastic service," making it a memorable dining experience. The restaurant features delicious food and cocktails, with a special mention for the "amazing" karaoke rooms that enhance the overall fun and lively vibe.

221 Reviews
  1. Daniela

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    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!

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  2. Tracey

    London

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    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 5 days ago
    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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  3. Ash

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    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 5 days ago
    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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  4. Lina

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 13 October 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 5 days ago
    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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  5. Jean

    London

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 11 October 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 5 days ago
    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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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Richmond

    54 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    54 reviews

    Dined on 6 October 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 11 October 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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  7. Lisa

    London

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on 5 October 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We enjoyed it but low sofa with friends on chairs didnt work well. We were much lower than our friends.
    Mama Shelter RestaurantResponded on 11 October 2024
    Hi Lisa, we are sorry to hear that. We hope to have you back and be able to provide better seating arrangements for you and your friends so your next experience with us is unforgettable. Please also let us know beforehand and make a reservation with us so we can can do this for you. Thank you!

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  8. Georgina

    London

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 28 September 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    Lovely decor. Average (and incorrect food twice). Service was efficient.

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  9. Dione

    Richmond

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 21 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a wonderful branch at Mama’s. The aperol spritz and Negronis were fantastic and our waiter was very attentive. Nice ambiance. Will definitely come back again when in London.
    Mama Shelter RestaurantResponded on 27 September 2024
    Hi Dione! Thank you for this lovely review. At Mama our aim is to always make sure our guests feel at home and looked after. We are so excited to have you back and hoping Mama will now be your little go-to spot for Negronis and Spritz when in London !! :)

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  10. genevieve

    Kent

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 15 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Booked karaoke, great experience and very helpful and friendly staff
    Mama Shelter RestaurantResponded on 17 September 2024
    Hello there! Thank you for leaving this kind review, it is great to hear you enjoyed your karaoke experience at Mama. We hope to have you back again soon ❤️

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FAQs

Mama Shelter Restaurant is rated 4.2 stars by 221 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 11 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
  • Area
    Shoreditch
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 08:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 08:00–22:30 Sun 08:00–21:00
  • 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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