Lina Stores has brought its signature blend of Italian charm and Soho heritage to Canary Wharf, offering a stylish all-day dining experience that moves seamlessly from deli to brasserie to late-night cocktail bar. Located in Crossrail Place, this is the tenth London opening from the much-loved brand, and its first in the city’s financial heart. The space reflects the dual energy of Canary Wharf itself, fast-paced but refined, functional but design-led, making it a smart new option for both weekday workers and weekend diners.
The ground floor deli is bright and inviting, filled with freshly made focaccia sandwiches, seasonal salads, pastries and Italian pantry staples. Guests can stop by for a morning espresso or a quick lunch to go, with everything prepared in-house and served with Lina’s familiar confidence and flair. Shelves are lined with pastas, sauces, oils and sweet treats that nod to the brand’s original Brewer Street roots, updated for a new neighbourhood.
Upstairs, the main restaurant offers a more expansive menu, served in a sleek, modern setting with deep green tiling, warm woods and considered lighting. The kitchen, led by Executive Chef Masha Rener, showcases classic Italian dishes using seasonal ingredients and simple techniques. Small plates of burrata, crudo or arancini lead into Lina’s signature fresh pasta dishes, including silky ribbons of tagliolini with black truffle, or crab linguine with a hit of chilli and lemon. Larger mains such as chicken Milanese or grilled vegetables with salsa verde round out the offering.
In the basement, Bar Lina brings a shift in mood with its low lighting, plush seating and 1970s-inspired interiors. The cocktail list, carefully curated and quietly confident, leans into Italian favourites such as spritzes, negronis and amaros, alongside a few more playful options, including punches designed for sharing. It is a space that works just as well for a quiet after-dinner drink as it does for a livelier end to the evening.
From casual breakfasts to sit-down dinners, Lina Stores Canary Wharf manages to feel versatile without losing its sense of identity. It is a carefully constructed space with all the hallmarks of the brand — heritage, detail and unfussy hospitality — now reimagined for a new part of town.