Colony Restaurant - (Near Redbridge, london)

Sangeeth Sebastian An average shop at best. The biriyani is just… okay — definitely not the kind that gives you a “wow” moment. It’s missing soul, personality, and frankly, any ambition. I ordered at 7:30pm and the food arrived at 9:30pm. So here’s a tip: order from this place, put on a full movie, and by the time the screen says “The End”, your food might finally show up. The beef curry is passable, but honestly, show some respect to the beef. It looks like it’s been around longer than I have. Porotta is fine — nothing to complain about, nothing to celebrate either. Try it once if you want to get a hang of the food… or at least the waiting time.

Kyanaat Choudhry Exceptional customer service by Suman and Meriam at Haveli, Ilford. From the moment we arrived, they were warm, attentive, and genuinely welcoming. Their professionalism, patience, and friendly nature made our experience truly memorable. They went above and beyond to ensure everything was perfect. A real credit to Haveli — thank you both for such outstanding service.

Sultan Wadud We visited Franzos on Ilford Lane on a Saturday afternoon. As we didn’t go during peak time, seating was easy to find for our party of seven, which made the experience comfortable and relaxed. The restaurant was clean and well maintained, and the service was prompt throughout our visit. We ordered a mix of items from the menu, and everything arrived in good time. The Loaded Box was a highlight and went down very well. It offered great value for money, coming with a peri peri burger, three hot wings, and chips. We also ordered the Nashville-flavoured tenders and the mac and cheese with chicken, both of which were well cooked and full of flavour. Overall, the food was satisfying, portion sizes were generous, and there was truly something for everyone. A nice added bonus was the prayer area inside the restaurant, which was very convenient. A solid dining experience and a place we’d happily visit again.

Ahmed Rahman Had an amazing experience at Enigma in Ilford. The food was absolutely excellent — fresh, full of flavour, and clearly made with care. On top of that, the customer service was outstanding. Rehaan went above and beyond to make sure everything was perfect and made us feel genuinely welcome. Highly recommend this place for both great food and top-class service. Will definitely be returning!

Esther Pappoe 553 London truly delivered on every level — from the delicious food and expertly crafted drinks to the vibrant, welcoming atmosphere. The customer service was exceptional, with friendly and attentive staff who made the entire experience even more enjoyable. I’ll definitely be returning and highly recommend it to anyone looking for a fantastic night out in London.

Silvano Haven’t had a Nandos in quite a long while. I noticed the chicken was definitely smaller than I remember, lol. We had a whole chicken between 2 with 4 regular sides but left feeling like I could have eaten more. Our order didn’t take too long to come and the restaurant only had a few other tables in use. There was a new ketchup (at least I hadn’t seen it on my last visits) which was a hot flavour - a bit too much kick for me but would be great if you like hot spices. The tenderstem broccoli was also new to me and I loved this addition. My major complaint about this visit was that there was no soap to wash your hands in the female toilet. I spoke to a member of staff who said the dispenser was broken but I could wash my hands at the sink next to the plates and cutlery. I did, but hated the idea of people using the toilet and then washing there hands so close to the plates etc.