Ilford dining in Ilford

“Very impressed! Came with friends, we were not sure where to go that evening midweek, booked a table. The place was pretty empty on a Tuesday evening so we wondered how the food would be. However, the food was amazing. Lovely menu, not the usual boring Indian dishes. Fancy names for everything including drinks! It’s a fine dining place after all. We ordered a different starters that were spicy and nice on the taste palette. Main dishes were very delicious too and we were too full otherwise would have tried desserts too. It is well decorated and you can take loads of instagrammable photos there! I definitely recommend this place, whether for a date or just to have a night out with friends!”

“Fantastic Service from Rafaela Today! I stopped by Old Maypole today and was genuinely impressed with the service Rafaela provided. She was welcoming from the moment I walked in and helped me with exactly what I needed. Her attention to detail and friendly attitude made the visit so much smoother. Truly top-notch service—thank you, Rafaela!”

“Alam has served us very nicely in the restaurant. Every time we come here we always get very welcome and my most favorite dish is chicken corma .They always make it nicely with care.”

“Been going here since I went to school 25 years ago. Very friendly people and the best chips around. Their chilli sauce is awesome too.”

“Been a customer ever since they opened (five years) and they’ve never disappointed. Their recent fiery burger is genuinely one of the best burgers i’ve had. Their rice is alright, could work on the taste, make it a bit flavourful. Their full chicken is a go-to, extremely flavourful. Also, their staff is always friendly, especially the store manager, she always goes an extra mile to do more than has to be done.”

“Love there battered sausage and chips. Really can't stay away from this fish shop for to long. I really enjoy battered sausage and chips and I will next time try something new it wouldn't shock me if the fish and chicken and pie are just as beautiful. The staff are quick at dealing with orders and always friendly got great communication skills the chef is blatantly working hard cooking up peoples orders it's in a great location as well.”

“Mehmet the manager is amazing. Such a kind, honest and generous man who took time out today and restored my confidence in humanity. Thank you”

“I had an amazing experience at Saravana Bhavan! Everything was fresh, authentic, and full of flavour, but what really stood out were the chutneys. The coconut chutney was perfectly smooth and creamy, the masala chutney had just the right kick of spices, and the mint chutney was refreshingly vibrant. Each one complemented the dishes wonderfully. The food overall was delicious — soft, fluffy dosas, perfectly cooked idlis, and rich, aromatic curries. The staff were friendly and attentive, and the restaurant had a clean, welcoming atmosphere that made dining very enjoyable. If you love authentic South Indian cuisine and incredible chutneys, Saravana Bhavan is a must-visit. Every bite felt like a true taste of home!”

“Very good Quality and service. Food very very tasty. Dosha must try. Highly recommend”

“I had a wonderful experience at Virasat! The food was great as always, great quality in every dish. The atmosphere was warm and lively, and the background music added such a nice touch to the evening. The staff went above and beyond, they sang Happy Birthday to my sister, which made the night extra special. Highly recommend Virasat for anyone looking to enjoy amazing Indian food and a lovely dining experience!”

“The shop is very neat and clean customer service is always nice and friendly food is the best .I really appreciate and recommend.”

“Great range of options and knowledgeable staff.”

“Great food and great service. The new decor is amazing and inviting. The mixed sheesh grill platter was cooked to perfection. And would also suggest the calamari. Will definitely recommend.”

“We just celebrated my son's 18th Bday here. We been living in this neighbourhood for over a decade and we never visited the pub as it had a bad reputation but since new management took over and the pub been refurbished it looks truly amazing. Great food menu. Great affordable variety of drinks. The service is impeccable and very friendly staff. My husband is a wheelchair user, the pub has wheelchair access but you got to put the foldable ramp down yourself what didn't bother us as we do that daily at home anyway. Overall a 5* pub very clean and tidy... And they do karaoke on Thursdays aswell. A place I highly recommend.”

“Lovely place. Shisha was great. Service was amazing, staff look after you”

“Papa John’s pizza is always tasty and fresh. The crust is soft, the cheese is rich, and the garlic sauce adds the perfect flavour. Delivery is usually on time and the staff are friendly. Sometimes the toppings could be spread more evenly, but overall it’s great for a quick pizza night.”

“Chef Pizza never disappoints. Their pizza is absolutely delicious – the crust is perfectly crispy on the outside and soft inside, just the way I like it. the service is quick and efficient. Great vibes, great food – highly recommended!”

“Really good pizza. The owner was very kind and the whole staff seemed very happy!”

“We have been going to Harman since it opened its door in Gants Hill - This is the most reasonably priced Turkish restaurant, serving delicious food ! We would highly recommend Harman to anyone who do not compromise on taste yet keep an eye on the budget !”

“Someone suggested this restaurant but we came half heartedly but all the dishes were a surprise to us. It was quite delicious and yummy. It's worth its money.”

“First time here with family and we all loved it. We came when it was rather quiet. All the staff were extremely friendly and attentive. All our courses was delicious. The restaurant was clean. Parking available in a nearby carpark free in the evening. Praying facilities also available. Staff also gave free brownie favour to the kids. Will return again.”

“Lovely restaurant, great food and good service. We ordered the puri and chana masala, veg curry and halwa taali which tasted great especially the halwa. The karak chai was good too.”

“Food and service have improved from before,the new owners have done a good job, the food was delicious . Lovepreet k provided service with a smile. Jeeara chicken and paneer for a starter, bombay potatoes,lamb, and vegetable kofta in spinach for mains with naans and roti. The food was fresh, and the portions were a good size.”

“Very good clean packaging! Great customer service! Good portions and FRESH salads! Not soggy and old salads like most places give. The nihari was amazing, the roti and naan were nice too. Their chicken curry is amazing! All of their curries are really nice, best Pakistani food in the area! The biryani was nice but tasted a bit dry and I only got one small piece of meat which was disappointing. I’ll order again because the food was still really nice!”

“Absolutely AMAZING food I have known them for so long honestly such a friendly environment and service”

“Got from the takeaway. Great tasting & quality fish & chips. Nice mushy peas as well. I did wait for my order to be fried which I didn't mind at all. Well worth the money and wait.”

“Delicious Pakistani food without the high oil content often found elsewhere. The atmosphere and service was excellent too. Loved our experience and food. Portions are generous so took back some doggy bags.”

“Everything good but faiza the girl work overthere is really rude to customer showing attitude just tell her to be nice and polite to customers as no business can run without customers and staff is there to give good service to peoples not to show them attitude. What will you lose by being nice to customers and we are regular customers we almost come everyday, so just noticed this. Otherwise everything is really good from taste to costumer service from other two girls.”

“thankiu soo much for this i appreciate you for this… always best and first choice in ilford”

“This is my third time going in here and I always had good time and vibes, the staff and the manager are very friendly and professional, We went also in group during the football game(England and Spain) and the servings was still good even if the pub was full, I recommend the chips and the chicken, there is also lots of space outside in the "garden" and inside. Recommend to everyone”