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BURGERS GALORE! 🍔 The absolute BEST cheeseburgers in town! If you haven’t tried The American at Cristina’s, what are you waiting for?! P.s the Coconut Cake is heaven 🤤
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@twopeasfoodies's review of Cristina's Barking on Instagram

I went to @cristinassteak to try their BBQ Beef Brisket Burger. Such a epic burger. The beef was soo fatty, juicy and tender. With BBQ sauce, I personally don't like BBQ sauce much, but still enjoyed this, but would probably order it again with no BBQ sauce. The beef had a lovely smoked flavour as well.⁣
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Also tried the slow roast lamb shank and chicken supreme for mains and starter with mushroom aranchini with beef bites. All lovely dishes.⁣
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Finished the evening with the an amazing chocolate brownie and Eton  mess, tho I wasn't to keen on it in a mug.⁣
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A great restaurant that everyone should try. There's not many restaurants like this that have halal options in London.⁣
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Alcohol served, but most people that dine here are Muslim so you don't see any alcohol around. Halal status is confirmed by owner. As a thank you for previous visits and reviews I've done, my meal was given on the house. But this doesn't change my thoughts. Lovely food.

@halalfoodguy's review of Cristina's Barking on Instagram

@littlefoodiethoughts's review of Cristina's Barking on Instagram

Went to one of my favourite places (and best discoveries) @cristinassteak in Barking for a quick lunch today.

Their lunch menu has some bangin deals. Got this delicious 24 hour Smoked BBQ beef brisket burger with chips for £9 (plus service) the meat was so soft and tender and packed full of flavour. Absolutely delicious.

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@cristinassteak Christmas Dinner

On entrance, the table was dressed with festive decor and honey and chilli roasted nuts, perfectly sticky and crunchy. For starters we had the Cristina’s fish cakes which were soft with a crispy coating but they had a very intense fish flavour, which we personally did not enjoy. The pumpkin soup on the other hand was hearty and rich, with a delicious creamy texture and sweetness served with seasoned croutons. 

The mains consisted of rosemary roast turkey and butchers steak served to a medium pink, both of which were very dry even with the gravy and bread sauce. However the vegetables were delicious, the honey roasted parsnips and carrots were full of flavour and glazed to perfection with a slight char. 

To round off  the meal, we had the sticky toffee pudding with a moist sponge cake drizzled with a rich warm toffee sauce and the chocolate soufflé was indulgent with a perfect gooey centre and definitely rounded off the meal well. 

All in all the xmas dinner was underwhelming, but their usual steak, burgers and Sunday Roasts are definitely worth trying out!

Food: 6/10
Value for money: 6.5/10
Atmosphere: 8/10
Service: 7/10

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@cravinghalal's review of Cristina's Barking on Instagram

Cristina's Steak

Our waitress was a stand up comedian. Chef special roasted beef, roasted potato carrots and gravy, was yummy! lovely christmas meal with work colleagues. Salmon bowl looks healthy, and the chicken popcorn on rice looks nice. the prawns starter looked good, and the cheeseburger spring roll was a meat spring roll, expected cheese pull, strawberry lemonade was lovely too!  brownie tiramasu and sticky toffee pudding looked scrumptious! Asked us for allergies too. Quick service.

Good variety & generous portions — Cristina’s offers a wide menu: steaks (rump, rib‑eye, fillet, etc.), smoked brisket, burgers, chicken dishes, fish & chips, and even Sunday roasts.

Often solid food quality (especially steaks and burgers) — Many recent diners praise perfectly cooked steaks, juicy burgers, and dishes like brisket‑mac‑and‑cheese, “The Mess Burger,” or ribs.

Halal + flexible dietary options available — The restaurant states it serves halal meat, and offers vegetarian/vegan or non‑meat dishes as well.

Welcoming, casual vibe — good for groups or family/friends outings — The overall ambience is described as cosy and friendly; staff have been praised at times for being helpful and accommodating dietary needs.

Reasonable pricing for what you get — Compared with central‑London steakhouses, Cristina’s positions itself as more affordable while trying to maintain good quality.

Popular and busy — booking recommended, especially for weekends or Sunday roasts — Because it’s well‑liked, Cristina’s can get crowded. One former branch (in Hackney) closed in part due to difficulties with expansion and consistency.

You want a hearty, meat‑focused meal (steak, brisket, burgers) at reasonable-ish prices in East London.

You’re with friends/family and want a relaxed, casual dining spot that’s more welcoming and affordable than West‑End steakhouses.

a good, solid neighbourhood steakhouse with clear strengths and reasonable value, but with the usual trade‑offs of casual dining (some inconsistency, variable service, meat‑heavy menu).

As soon as I walked in to the moment I left was sensational! My beautiful friends brought me here to celebrate my birthday as I have just turned 18 and I tried a selection of starters and main courses…. The brisket burger and steak was deeeeliciousssss!! The marrow and butter candle was heaven on a plate! You have to have the hot rolls with it it’s too good to miss.
I had a lovely cheer for my bday and even a lovely song played for me with the most amazing cake…. Tiramisu mixed with choc cake on the bottom 😋
Thank you to the lovely staff Maria and Edite you both were wonderful.
Defo coming back

I first went to Cristina’s in Barking in 2019 and again in 2022. Both times I came away really impressed. I used to tell people that for the price and the flavour, this was the best steak place I’d been to. It was an easy five stars back then.

Parking is still pretty much the same. ASDA is the best option and spending £5 to validate your car reg is worth it because parking around Barking is limited.

I went back in December 2025 after three years away. The interior and the atmosphere are still pleasant, so I was looking forward to the meal.

For starters I had the cheeseburger spring rolls. They were actually very nice and something different that I hadn’t tried before.

The disappointment started with the mains. We ordered one rump and one sirloin, but we were served two rump steaks. We were told it could be fixed, but it would mean waiting around 20 to 30 minutes. We were really hungry, so we decided to keep what was brought out, but it wasn’t ideal. Considering Cristina’s is not somewhere you can visit regularly in this economy, we wanted this visit to feel special. The rump steak was meant to be medium rare but some parts were burnt, which was strange. One of the sauces also made the steak taste too salty, though I’m not sure if it was the sauce or the steak itself.

The lady serving us was lovely and offered a complimentary dessert as an apology. We declined because a small discount on the bill would have made more sense, especially as we really wanted to try the sirloin and it might be a while before we can come back again. Apart from the mix-up, the service overall was very good.

I just left feeling disappointed because this is a place I used to praise so much. I’ve been to expensive high-end steak places, but I always thought Cristina’s beat them on flavour and value. This visit didn’t match my previous experiences.

I’m not sure when I’ll visit again, but if things improve, I’ll update this review.

Another fantastic visit to Christina’s Steak in Barking! The food was absolutely delicious, as always, and the service truly made the experience special.

A special mention goes to Edit and her lovely colleague whose name I unfortunately didn’t catch. Both were outstanding, attentive and genuinely welcoming throughout our visit.

We had the cod and chips, which was perfectly cooked and full of flavour, and the Red Hot Chicken Kellogg’s Burger, which was absolutely delicious. Every bite was spot on.

We also thoroughly enjoyed the homemade passionfruit cooler, which was recommended by Edit and she was absolutely right! She made it taste amazing, exactly as recommended and it was the perfect complement to our meal.

Amazing food, excellent service, and a great atmosphere. Highly recommended, and we’ll definitely be back again!

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