La Mela

Café · Café & brunchHomerton

No dishes marked gluten free

84 dishesmenu read 10 Novlamelabistro.com

Always confirm with staff

Book a tableDirections
MoreClose
WebsiteCall

Badges show only what the menu states. Dashed “Likely …”: our guess from the ingredients. Anything else: not listed, so ask staff.

Breakfast & Brunch

  • La Mela£13.50

    Sourdough toast, grilled halloumi, two fried free-range eggs, avocado & hummus dip, served with a tomato, onion, parsley, sumac salad

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely eggLikely sesame

  • Saksuka£13

    Aubergine, peppers, tomato, onion, garlic, parsley, poached egg, sourdough

    Likely glutenLikely egg

  • Full English Breakfast£13.90

    Eggs how you like 'em, sourdough toast, grilled sausage & smoked bacon, roasted tomato & portobello mushroom, and bloody mary baked beans

    Likely glutenLikely egg

  • Herbivor£13.50

    Eggs how you like 'em, sourdough toast, grilled halloumi, smashed avocado, roasted tomato & portobello mushroom, and bloody mary baked…

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely egg

  • Forager£12.50

    Sourdough toast, avocado & hummus dip, roasted tomato & portobello mushroom, bloody mary baked beans served with a tomato, onion, parsley…

    Likely glutenLikely sesame

  • Turkish Feast£15

    Selection of cheese, sourdough bread, mixed olives, hummus & avocado dip, fresh seasonal fruit, boureka, sucuk, honey, walnut, fried egg

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely nutsLikely egg

  • Avo Toast£10.75

    Smashed avocado on sourdough toast, crispy kale, basil & mint, red chilli peppers

    Likely gluten

  • Rosti£13

    Roasted beetroot, sweet potato and crispy kale on a sourdough, poached egg, smashed avocado, pea shoots

    Likely glutenLikely egg

  • Mushroom Florentine£14

    Wild mushroom, poached egg, fresh black truffle, hollandaise, sourdough, crispy kale

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely egg

  • Miss Royale£14

    Scottish smoked salmon, smashed avocado, poached egg, in-house hollandaise sauce on sourdough toast

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely eggLikely fish

  • Turkish Egg£13

    Two poached free-range eggs, mint garlic yoghourt, chilli oil, roasted vegetables on focaccia

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely egg

  • Waffle£14

    Crispy buttermilk chicken, smashed avocado, maple syrup, smoked bacon, watercress

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Fruity Pancake£11.90

    Seasonal fresh fruit, maple syrup

    Likely gluten

  • Pancake Lovers£12.50

    Scrambled egg, bacon

    Likely glutenLikely egg

  • Bubble & Squeak£13

    Crushed potato & sweet potato, caramelised onion, kale, grilled sausage and fried egg

    Likely egg

  • Breakfast Bun£9

    Grilled smoked bacon & sausage, fried egg served on a brioche bun with BBQ sauce

    Likely glutenLikely egg

  • Green Egg£13

    Scrambled egg with fresh herbs, Scottish smoked salmon and rocket

    Likely eggLikely fish

  • Free Range Eggs£6.50

    Egg on toast, poached, scrambled or fried

    Likely glutenLikely egg

Sides

  • Breakfast Side Selection 1£3.50

    Portobello mushroom, roasted tomato, spinach, bloody mary baked beans, smashed avocado, hash brown, beef sausage

  • Breakfast Side Selection 2£4

    Grilled bacon, sausage, Scottish smoked salmon, chips

    Likely fish

Lunch

  • Ultimate Mezze Experience£16

    Avocado hummus, sautéed aubergine, muhammara, mixed olives, caviar d'aubergine, pitta bread

    Likely glutenLikely nutsLikely sesame

  • Caprese Salad£7

    Mozzarella cheese, tomato, basil

    Likely dairy

  • Boureka£7.50

    Filo pastry stuffed with feta cheese, fresh mint & spinach, served with sweet chilli sauce

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Falafel£7.50

    Chickpeas & vegetable fritters on hummus and rocket

    Likely sesame

  • King Prawns£9

    Pan-fried king prawns served with La Mela signature sauce

    Likely shellfish

  • Arancini£8

    Four cheese risotto balls with basil on in-house spicy mayo

    Likely dairyLikely egg

  • Calamari£9

    Butter coated deep fried squid served with tartar sauce

    Likely dairyLikely shellfish

  • Roast Chicken£16.50

    Skin on French trim chicken breast, mash potato, creamy mushroom sauce, baby carrot

    Likely dairy

  • Chicken Burger£14

    Chicken thigh marinated in garlic, cajun sauce, onion, lettuce, tomato, crushed avocado, served with skin on fries

  • Classic Burger£14.50

    Hand pressed beef patty, lettuce, tomato, onion, cheese, served with skin on fries

    Likely dairy

  • Seabass£19

    Pan-fried boneless seabass, tenderstem broccoli with white wine & lemon sauce

    Likely fish

  • Veal Milanese£19

    Served with skin on fries

  • Lamb Shank£21

    Creamy mash potato, jus

    Likely dairy

  • Lamb Chops£22

    Skin on fries, mint sauce, baby carrot

  • Ribeye Steak£22

    Skin on fries, padron peppers, mushroom sauce

  • Mushroom Risotto£17

    With black truffle, parmesan cheese

    Likely dairy

  • Stuffed Aubergine£16

    Grilled aubergine bedded with seasonal vegetables in rich tomato sauce, feta & yogurt dip

    Likely dairy

  • Vegan Burger£13

    Vegan patty, lentil, carrot, onion, tomato, lettuce, smashed avocado, served with skin on fries

    Vegan

  • La Mela Plant Pitta£13

    Avocado and hummus dip, grilled vegetables, rocket, onion, tomato, parsley salad

    Likely glutenLikely sesame

  • Parmigiana£14

    Thinly sliced eggplant, tomato sauce, mozzarella and parmesan cheese

    Likely dairy

  • Chicken Caesar Salad£14

    Baby gem, caesar dressing, croutons

    Likely glutenLikely egg

  • Falafel Salad£13

    Red & white quinoa, roasted red pepper, sweet potato, beetroot, crispy mix green leaves

  • Goat Cheese Salad£14

    Grilled goat cheese, roasted beetroot, walnuts, mixed leaves salad, and wild fig

    Likely dairyLikely nuts

  • Salmon Salad£18

    Crispy mix green leaves, red & white quinoa, capers, red onion, cherry tomato

    Likely fish

  • Beef Lasagna£15

    Likely gluten

  • Vegetable Lasagna£14

    Likely gluten

  • Truffle Linguini Pasta£18

    Fresh linguini pasta and black truffle paste with pecorino cheese

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Bolognese£16.50

    Fresh tagliatelle, home-made bolognese sauce

    Likely gluten

  • Linguine Carbonara£15

    Fresh linguini pasta, crispy pancetta, free range egg yolk, parmesan, parsley

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely egg

  • Con Pollo£15

    Penne pasta, creamy mushroom chicken, garlic and parmesan

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • All'Arrabbiata£13

    Penne pasta, chillies, garlic, slow-cooked tomato sauce

    Likely gluten

  • Seafood Linguini Pasta£17

    Fresh linguini pasta and mixed seafood cooked in tomato sauce or white wine sauce

    Likely glutenLikely fish

Sides

  • Chips£4.50
  • Mashed Potato£4.50
  • Tenderstem Broccoli£5
  • Garlic Mushroom£5
  • Sweet Potato Fries£5
  • Greek Salad£6.50

Dinner

  • Classic Burger£14.50

    Hand pressed beef patty, lettuce, tomato, caramelised onion, burger sauce, cheese, served with skin on fries

    Likely dairy

  • Charcuterie Plate£18

    A selection of cured, smoked meats, mozzarella cheese, olive pate, pesto, crackers

    Likely dairyLikely nuts

  • Ultimate Mezze Experience£19

    Avocado hummus, sautéed aubergine, muhammara, mixed olives, caviar d'aubergine, boureka, arancini, pitta bread

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely nutsLikely sesame

  • Warm Hummus£7

    Beef sausages and pastrami, served with pitta bread

    Likely gluten

  • Muhammara£7

    Roasted red pepper dip with walnut pomegranate molasses served with pitta bread

    Likely glutenLikely nuts

  • Caviar d'Aubergine£7

    Smoked aubergine, tahini lemon, garlic, yoghurt served with pitta bread

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely sesame

  • Bruschetta£7

    Toasted bread, topped with extra virgin olive oil, tomatoes, fresh basil and sea salt

    Likely gluten

  • Padron Peppers£6

    Roasted almonds, chilli flakes

    Likely nuts

  • Spinach Mushroom Risotto£17

    With black truffle, parmesan cheese

    Likely dairy

  • La Mela Plant Pitta£14

    Roasted aubergine, red pepper, courgette, hummus, rocket, sumac salad

    Likely glutenLikely sesame

  • All'Arrabbiata£13

    Penne pasta, fresh chilli, and garlic in slow-cooked tomato sauce

    Likely gluten

  • Seafood Linguini Pasta£17

    Fresh linguini pasta and mixed seafood cooked in tomato sauce

    Likely glutenLikely fish

Sides

  • Parmesan & Truffle Chips£7

    Likely dairy

Kids Menu

  • Fruity Pancake£6.95

    Likely glutenLikely egg

  • Egg Sausage and Beans£6.95

    Likely egg

  • Fish and Chips£6.95

    Likely glutenLikely fish

  • Penne Tomato£6.95

    Likely gluten

Dessert

  • Tiramisu£5.95

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely egg

  • Vanilla Cheesecake£6.45

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Chocolate Cake£6.45

    Likely gluten

  • Orange & Chocolate Cake£5.95

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Lemon Drizzle£5.95

    Likely gluten

  • Carrot Cake£5.95

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely egg

  • Lemon & Blueberry (Vegan)£5.95

    VeganLikely gluten

  • Orange & Chocolate (Vegan)£5.95

    VeganLikely gluten

  • Selection of Ice Cream£4.50

    Vanilla, pistachio, chocolate, strawberry

    Likely dairyLikely nuts

Good to know

Café

Facts

FactDetail
Address25-27 Marsh Hill, Homerton, E9 5QA
AreaHackney
KindCafé · Café & brunch
Phone+44 20 8510 0801
Websitelamelabistro.com
BookingOnline through Book online
Menu read10 Nov 2026 from lamelabistro.com
Hours
  • Monday8am–7pm
  • Tuesday8am–7pm
  • Wednesday8am–10pm
  • Thursday8am–10pm
  • Friday8am–10pm
  • Saturday8am–10pm
  • Sunday8am–9pm
MapOpen in Google Maps

What diners say

No diner ratings yet.

Ratings are diners’ own experience. They don’t make a dish safe; neither do we.

Where this comes from

Allergen answers come from the menu’s labels first, then the listed ingredients, then a model’s judgement checked when unsure. How allergen status is decided.

Questions about La Mela

Does La Mela have gluten-free options?

No dish is marked gluten free as served, from the menu read 10 Nov 2026. Each dish shows whether the venue labelled it or it was read from the ingredients.

Is La Mela coeliac friendly?

Eatcrush reads each venue’s own menu and says where every answer came from. It never calls a dish safe: kitchens share fryers, boards and flour, and menus change. If you have coeliac disease or an allergy, confirm with staff before you order.

When is La Mela open?

Monday: 8am–7pm. Tuesday: 8am–7pm. Wednesday: 8am–10pm. Thursday: 8am–10pm. Friday: 8am–10pm. Saturday: 8am–10pm. Sunday: 8am–9pm. Hours can change on public holidays; check with the venue.

Can I book La Mela online?

Yes, through Book online: https://lamelabistro.com/#

Nearby