The Best Restaurants in Ilford, Greater London, United Kingdom (2025)

I been come here for so many years with my friends and family. I have been to many fine dinning places in different countries and have food business myself. But hands down this place’s food is so good- all freshly made that you can tell in very bite. Even their bread is freshly made with some sauce on top (highly recommend their home made chilly sauce) We got the platter for 2 on the menu and it’s so much food with drinks included. What stands out even more is their hospitality the staff are so friendly especially Adnan bhai, I always recommend them to my friends & family. The atmosphere is so friendly & welcoming 10/10!

A great take on Turkish food with a South Asian twist. Usually fusion food leads to competing flavours, but Adana has achieved something great here. The favour when ordering spicy variants tastes natural - as if the spice was a part of the original recipe. Great service, as well, throwing in a few starts whilst waiting for the main dish.

Hidden Gem! Had an amazing dining experience at the lounge area. The food was fresh, succulent with a fusion twist. The best Turkish fusion. I highly recommend the chicken wings platter and the lamb chops. The service was excellent. Will definitely come back. The manager accommodated us with our last minute booking. The lounge was perfect for our big family and privacy. Food and service was delightful!

Ordered the sharing item. £40. But when the food came felt like overpriced. But food tasted great. Went on weekends so pretty busy and had to sit down first in the backroom where from its nearby window smoke smell was coming and it was cold in there. Which made us request them to give a seat to the other room.

As always i am doing my review as honest as i can. The restaurant is made following modern art, using leds light and last hour technology and architecture (not vintage style). The owners are friendly and cooperative always trying to satisfy the clients needs. The staff all night when i was there was always in the place to be ready to offer you all the help you need. Another top aspect : very clean inside, clean toilet. About the food can't find any issues. I had visited over 70 restaurants in London and around and i can say that the starter is in my top 3 of most delicious taste combination. Suitable for halal meal, vegetarians and meat lovers. Alcoholic and non alcoholic drinks, good real beans coffee. Good parties, they can provide live music or dj. As a minus ( i said i will be honest) is the issue with car park. But if you are visiting after 18:00 there is no problem parking for free on the next left street. I recommend 100%. Keep up the good work Moldova Restaurant!!!

Serving the meal at Moldova Restaurant is a superb experience ! The serving staff is highly trained to assure the best customer satisfaction, always present for quest needs and demands. All the dishes are so tasty, made in traditional way by kitchen staff. The restaurant decor is like a dream, everything is nice and pristine inside. And the last but not the least, the prices are affordable for any pocket. Many thanks and keep it up :)

From one restaurant owner to another… We visited this place on Wednesday to stop for a quick lunch and can I just say this place was out of this world amazing! The food cooked so freshly, we had to take some away home to share with others. Fantastic place, we recommend this place to everyone! Thank you to the team! Tomas & Viktorija from Baltic Amber Restaurant

I came from Moldova when I was 17 5 years later this restaurant reminds me of home eating cabbage and potatoes in my village. My husband Vladimir Dorin loves deep fried potatoes with cabbage and mayonnaise. I will be back for my sister in laws birthday as she holds a special place in my heart, she loves the pork neck. See you soon

Food was fantastic, smash burger was a little dry though. Milk cake was 2 for £5, bargain and very tasty for the price!

This first time here and food was so yummy. Their service was outstanding specially the girl Ayesha looked after us very well. Highly recommended

Tried half grilled chiken and honey tenders were amazing very nice place to sit in as well tried milk cake but could have been better

We popped in for dinner and did not book a table at the time , but we were welcomed in and shown a table , we ordered the chef's special , The food is delicious and fresh love it all .Generous Portions. Will strongly recommend it to anyone , and for the price for two us at £45:95 that is good , a big thanks to all the staff there working so hard , we will be back for more :)

We went to Sultan to Celebrate my daughter & son inlaws recent house purchase in Ilford. The restaurant is a traditional Turkish restaurant. The food was fresh and delicious, service was excellent and the atmosphere was cosy. The prices were also very affordable. Highly recommended.

➕Impeccable cuisine, ➕outstanding service, and ➕remarkably affordable prices! I have dined at numerous excellent Turkish restaurants, but I cannot remember any of them which had all these aspects in such a good way. From the outset, the warm welcome from hostess lady set a positive tone. Although the restaurant was busy, she quickly found us a seat and placed us there. The ambiance was delightful, and the efficient service from the well-staffed team ensured that there were plenty of smiles all around. After first visit we used to come there more and more. Now, regarding the food: we were treated to complimentary starters of bread and a delightful meze, which set a high standard. The main course, a mixed grill, truly enhanced the overall experience. Each piece of chicken and lamb shish was cooked to perfection, and ➕any kind of meat was very juicy and unforgettable taste, ➕the salad was included to any dish without charges, ➕the bread which is very tasty and fresh and warm was also without charges, ➕homemade souses as well were free, the kofte was free of undesirable bits, and the accompanying sauces complemented the rice as it should in an Anatolian grill. This was an unforgettable dining experience! To top it off, we were served complimentary Turkish tea and Turkish delight, and then we were astonished by the bill—under £25. We were convinced there had been a mistake and that they had overlooked charging for something. Even after settling the bill and leaving a tip that reflected the exceptional service, we still felt we had not paid enough. This is the most perplexing aspect of the entire experience: how can something so remarkable be so incredibly affordable? Given the size of the restaurant, the employment of top-quality staff, and the use of premium ingredients, it seems miraculous that they can maintain such low prices. When all is considered, this is the finest dining experience we have ever had. Five stars hardly captures how outstanding it was. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Absolutely delicious, Fresh and authentic Turkish food. We ordered Sultan Platter which included Lamb Ribs, Chicken Wings, Lamb Chops, Adana Kofte, Chicken Beyti, Lamb Shish, Chicken Shish. They also served complimentary bread, salad, mixed Doner, Turkish tea and Turkish delight. All the meat items were cooked to perfection, very juicy and tender. Salad and bread were fresh and tasty. Humus, Kisir Aubergine, Cacik were also taste good. Highly recommended if you’re looking for Turkish food in east London.

We had a lovely time and our waitress did a small gesture for our 21st anniversary which was quite welcomed and a good surprise for us.

Had amazing experience at this restaurant, food was amazing and Kelly was very observant and remembered all of our orders. I had the lamb rump main.

Food is a 5, lunch meal is very well priced. Steak is good, well cooked.

Lamb fillet steak with picante gravy was out class 10/10 herbi wing was delicious as well and service from mazhar was excellent 10/10

I visited Sahara Grill Gants Hill for a dinner with my partner. It was a lovely and scrumptious dinner with lovely drinks. I ordered the Mex Border burger which was tantalising on the tastebuds and my partner ordered a succulent ribeye steak with picante sauce. We were served by a lovely waiter by the name of Nazrul,, was extremely well mannered and welcoming.

I visited with my wife and kids today and it's a perfect place to eat for family and freinds. All staff were very attentive especially the front of house staff member who was extremely welcoming. I had the Angus beef short ribs as my main and it was delicious. Very tender and flavoured perfectly. My son really liked the gravy and sauces that accompanied the dishes. Will definitely be coming again.

Stars are rated otherwise. I'm sure there were more than these dishes listed, but I don't remember those were. But my experience here was something that I won't forget. Don't remember if I had come here before. We will isA come again.

Decent food, not too good not too bad Just above average regular restaurant Good service and ambience

I have been to Colony few times and never been disappointed. The food, tea and Shisha was really good, couldn’t find any fault with anything. Importantly, Muskan and Robin provided amazing service and took care of us really well. They both are gem at this place.

Enjoy visiting this place for its comfortable decor offering a vibrant dining experience. The food has a unique traditional flavours inspired with a contemporary twist in their Indian cuisines. Only true critique would have to be the curries portion sizes are the smallest ever across wish there was more in the dish but cannot fault the presentation ever.

Very busy on Saturday night. There was 8 of us and we had booked a table but it seemed they were struggling to get people out who had finished their food so people waiting could sit down. The food came fairly quick which was good and the food was alright, a some items such as the lamb curry were quite spicy which overpowered the flavour. Biryani was good and service was also good, however i think the management is in rush to get people in and out quick to clear tables for the many people congregating by the front door

I always wanted to go somewhere and try a bit of everything. A bit like a tapas but a South Asian version. This place was exactly the thing I was looking for. The flavours and the quality are really good. Everything we ordered was cooked very well and came out in a timely manner. The chicken lollipop are a must if you're into you fried chicken. I recommend the saucy over the dry. The baklava sandwich is also very good The service was great and the atmosphere was bustling (but in a good way) as it's open and spacious. The cost of the food is on par with other restaurants. Kid friendly as they have high chairs. There's a car park nearby. I would highly recommend this place

Excellent restaurant which we visited for my son's birthday dinner. Food was tasty and well presented, service was very good too and staff were helpful. Only thing is, it does get very busy so be sure to book before visiting as waiting time can be an hour on weekends.

Really tasty pure vegetarian meals in a comfy place. Prices per item are reasonable. Whilst there is a wide variety from the menu to choose from, i always go back for the good old favourites of mine...masala dosa and chilli pander and gobi 65. The jug of mango lassi is so satisfying 😌 We sat chatting away beyond the average 2-hour time slot that other restaurants impose. That is definitely a plus for this very popular chain of restaurants. We left feeling full and very satisfied.

Very fresh authentic south Indian food. Masala dosa is awesome, vada and sauces are delicious. Kids loved the chocolate cone

Really loved the vibe of this place. It was my first time at an exclusively vegetarian restaurant. After going through the extensive menu, settled for a masala dosa. The free chutney refill was a pleasant treat. Ordered a pina colada which I felt had too much pineapple. Needed more coconut milk in it. The service was good and didn’t have to wait long for food. Will be visiting again to try more dishes.