Wildwood Restaurant in Hornchurch

Reviews

1. Nick Vassilev ★★★★★

   Now, let me put this out loud and clear - I don’t believe big chain restaurants can offer top quality food. That’s my personal opinion, like or not. But…today I was a bit…surprised. I went to Wildwood on Hornchurch High Street to have a spot of lunch, as one would. My wife had been with friends there recently. She recommended the pizzas and risottos. So, guess what I had :^). Yes, that’s right. Who am I to oppose the missus. Lunchtimes are seemingly quieter than evenings. That suited me just fine. I had brought a book (The London Cabbie by Alf Townsend) and had a lively tranquil lunch and some reading fun. So, onto the food. I ordered a small Margherita pizza with mixed salad, and another staple in any Italian restaurant, Wild Mushroom and Truffle risotto. What a lovely idea was to offer a lighter pizza option!!! Great! I wanted to sample both the pizza and the risotto, but did not want to waste food and money. The portion was half a pizza with mixed salad. Authentic, thin crust, crispy, freshly baked pizza has a heavenly aroma and taste. Very few things can beat that experience. The salad was fresh, refreshingly crunchy and delicious. I am not exaggerating. I’ve ordered salads with old chewy leaves prepared by lazy chefs before. Wildwood salad was the exact opposite. They had even added radishes, which added extra crunchiness and flavour to what was an already awesome salad. The Wild Mushroom and Truffle Risotto. I need to clarify that their risotto stated Truffle Oil instead of real truffles. While fresh black truffles are always preferable, I wouldn’t down-score the the dish based on that. I would’ve personally liked some more visibility for the truffle oil, as its flavour was a bit obscured by the rest of the flavours. Still very delicious though. Cooked and timed correctly. Congratulations to the chef. I would entrust my dinner into his capable hands without any doubt any time I visit again (guaranteed). I also ordered a double espresso, as I normally do when I try to benchmark eateries. It was a bit of a disappointment, and I probably wouldn’t sit down to have just a coffee. However, my coffee experience doesn’t in any way affect my opinion about Wildwood Hornchurch’s ability to please one’s palate with wonderfully prepared authentic Italian pizza and risotto. Nick says: Thumbs up! Highly Recommended!!!

   almost 2 years ago
2. Sam ★★★★★

   Alfie and Andy absolute legends, if management read this these guys deliver customer service beyond what you'd find anywhere. Alfie was more involved with ordering and delivering, and he was an absolute legend! Big thank you to the team, you should give these two a bonus or a raise absolutely amazing service thank you both !!

   almost 3 years ago
3. Luigi De Maio ★★★★★

   We come here often, this is our favourite place! The food is amazing, properly Italian! Even our families loved it when they came over from Italy! And the best thing is they keep up they're quality in terms of food and service consistently. Chloe knows us and always makes us feel welcomed, and Ewa has been amazing tonight. The best place in hornchurch and one of the best places in London. Will definitely recommend!

   almost 3 years ago

1. Jacquimc McQueen ★★★★★

   Popped there today while service was very good with only 2 staff 1 served 1 cooked..there was no heating so everyone had to keep their coats on..had a couple of gas heaters but most of the restaurant was cold.. well done on getting the food to us hot and very nice.

   almost 3 years ago
2. Gemma Sier ★★★★★

   Fantastic restaurant. Staff are so friendly, polite and attentive. Food exceptional and great value for money.

   almost 3 years ago
3. Jamie Beech ★★★★★

   Was a really good evening. Considering there was 24 of us in our group, they managed to get each course out at the same time and the food was really yummy. The service was really good and they couldn't do enough for us from start to finish. Would highly recommend

   almost 3 years ago

1. Han ★★★☆☆

   Ordered a take away today! Quiet expensive but overall taste good. (Not sure about the spaghetti chorizo carbonara because the pasta is not freshly made) you can see in the picture.. worst dish of the lot. Butternut chicken burger had alot of oil in it.. so the bottom bun got soggy.

   almost 5 years ago
2. Jamie Barker ★★★★★

   Always great food, really friendly staff

   more 6 years ago
3. Stacey Robins ★★★★☆

   Food is ace! Lovely menu selection, good service and a nice atmosphere. My favourite restaurant in Hornchurch definitely.

   more 7 years ago

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