The 20 Best Intimate dining in Ilford

“Nice colourful restaurant, staff friendly polite and quick service. Crispy broccoli and aubergine very nice..would like to try crispy chicken next time...huge spring roll. £45 for two people. Had 5 dishes.”

“Probably the BEST experience I have ever experienced in a restaurant. Cannot fault their service at all- exemplary! From placing the order (where Fatima told us to order through the QR code so as to get the discount on the burgers), to receoving the food for 11, took about 15 minutes. Everything arrived piping hot and we all tucked in. Unfortunately, a mishap happened where a sauce bottle landed on and broke a glass whilst mid eating and fell on majority of the food on the table. Fatima and the manager (a young gentleman) could not do ENOUGH to rectify everything - taking away the affected food, cleaning the table and surrounding areas and replacing all the food within a few minutes. Honestly, I wish all food places were this fantastic. They behaved fantastically with my SEN nephew, even giving permission for him to perform his ritual of going around the kitchen etc before he left. All the food was exceptionally priced also. Fantastic job well done!!”

“Excellent experience from start to finish. The food was delicious, well prepared and served quickly. The staff created a warm and welcoming environment, making the whole visit enjoyable. It’s clear they care about their customers and the quality of their food. Highly recommended.”

“Had a party yesterday and the food and service was both perfect. The workers were very helpful and also a good place to come to have some very delicious food. Will definitely be booking here again.”

“Heard good things and it didn't disappoint. Pizza made fresh in front of us and tasted lovely! Would definitely recommend if you're in the area”

“Took my grandmother there for her birthday dinner, excellent food, nicely presented, very good service and great atmosphere. I highly recommend. They even surprised us with a little cake for her at the end, which was so sweet.”

“Was in the Ilford area running errands and spotted this restaurant just off Cranbrook Road. Decided to pop in for a feed as I’m huge fan of Mediterranean food but hadn’t tried Albanian cuisine before. I ordered the Beef Hot Pot with a side of olives. The hot pot arrived absolutely sizzling, so presentation was on-point. Wonderfully warm and soft bread rolls also came with the dish, which acted as the perfect accompaniment to the sensational sauce of the hot pot (tart, cheesy and lush - how I imagine an Albanian mum would make for her kids on a cool night). The olives were well-seasoned and the restaurant also has a range of Albanian drinks. Tried Bravo Strawberry which tasted like pure strawberry juice in a can. Nice option to wash down the feed. This place was a great intro into Albanian cuisine and I’d go out of my way to visit Tirana again when the mood strikes. 10/10 recommend.”

“Delicious food, friendly staff, fun ambiance and overall a great experience. Loved the pizzas.”

“I had a wonderful dining experience at this establishment. The food was exceptionally delicious, with each dish freshly prepared and full of flavor. We were pleasantly surprised to receive complimentary baklava, which was a delightful touch. The pricing was very reasonable, especially considering the high quality of the food. The atmosphere was warm and inviting, with tasteful decor that added to the overall charm of the restaurant. Additionally, the facilities, including the restroom, were impeccably clean. The staff were extremely friendly and attentive, contributing greatly to our positive experience. I left very satisfied and would not hesitate to recommend this restaurant to friends and family. I look forward to returning in the future.”

“This Caribbean shop has become my go-to, especially in the winter. I usually order from them on Uber and the food just tastes so homey and comforting. I honestly buy their soup every couple of days because it’s that good and it’s the kind of meal that warms you right up. I’ve never had an issue with the quantity either. They’re always generous with the dumplings, potatoes, carrots, sweetcorn, and chicken. The flavours are amazing every single time. I’ve nearly tried nearly all of the food items by now”

“Amazing service, environment, quality and quantity of food.everything was topnotch. I am now really fan of Their chicken corn soup. Trust me this place is a hidden jem.i live in gants hill so typically tried more or less all the restaurants near by.i went bahubali to try south indian dosa which i never tried but they don't serve any more their versatile menu amazed me & my wife.only bit downside was fried rice but its not noticeable which i already mentioned to chef.Their cutleries service style is really good. Only suggestion i can give during operation time close the door and turn on ac and air freshener will be really helpful also if there is wet wipes option available will be extra poit for noticeable. As a comnercialcatering company executive i would like to say if you doing same quality and quantity in business bahubali will rise soon. I forgot to ask the guy and his colleague who served us,they are very helpful and professional. Authorities give them a rise for excellent service. Lots of love and best of luck for the team.”

“Great food! I often buy their vegetarian items and really enjoy them. However, when I ask if their chicken or mutton is halal, they say it is, but I haven’t seen any halal certification displayed in the shop. It would be reassuring if they could show their halal certification in the future.”

“Superlative Ambience atmosphere qnd Genuine Aromatic Thai Food. Everything is 100% tasty and Halal. Service is excellent and Noodles are just right. Prawn need careful cooking not to get chewy and chef was careful. And succulent beef was wow. Amazing. Full Marks.”

“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!”

“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.”

“Had to come away for work. Long story short on the back end of a 16 hour day absolutely starving hungry we found this little gem. The food was awesome and the hospitality of the owner was second to none I would seriously advise if in the area give it a go. Really lovely people”

“Incredibly tasty pizza, this is not your usual pan pizza that chicken shops sell. Very good quality pizza authentic taste, you have to try it for yourself. PS the pictures don't do the food justice.”

“Brilliant Afghani / Pakistani food. Biryani was delicious and meat was very soft. Falvours were perfect. Enjoyed the food and price good too. I'd prefer to have biryani in barkingside, leas traffic more parking as oppossed to Ilford. Also loved the haleem.”

“Food is good. As like many other Asian restaurants, it takes a while before main course food is served as it's cooked/prepared on order. Few items are ready to serve depending on days and time. Late opening hours. So late night wanderers find it convenient.”

“Other shops were closed so we came here accidentally. It turned out to be so so good. Lovely lady serving and manager gave free drink to cover the wait and the food was better than in a posh restaurant .”

“Amazing food ! Cooked right and delicious. Very welcoming service. Highly recommended !! You must try the desert called Papanasi”

“We got to Jrc and it was closed so we searched for buffets near us and found this absolute gem. Hands down, this food was honesty amazing and the staff are really and kind. The food to the atmosphere absolutely amazing! Highly recommend!!!”