Best Hot Spot Restaurants in Ilford

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BrentwoodCity of LondonDocklands & Canary WharfEast LondonEppingLoughton

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AbridgeAldgateBankBatterseaBermondseyBethnal Green

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CharmingDog-friendlyFancyGood for business mealsGood for groupsGood for special occasions

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1. All My Friends

4.3

Awesome(10)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Fusion / Eclectic • Homerton

Booked 15 times today

A Hackney Wick hangout from DIY party collective The Cause. A more laidback affair featuring a record shop and custom-built high-fidelity sound system soundtracked by our favourite selectors. Food offerings include fresh sourdough pizzas from P.L.U.R. and vegan food from Essential Vegan alongside delicious seasonal cocktails, natural & organic wines and local craft beer.A place for the friends we've met along the way, a place for all the friends we're yet to meet...

2. Loop

4.7

Exceptional(17)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Unspecified • Leyton

Booked 5 times today

An intimate space in Leyton hosting regular residencies. Showcasing talented chefs wanting to experiment, be creative and bring fresh flavours to the local community.

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3. Fremantle Bar & Kitchen

4.3

Awesome(30)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Modern Australian • Docklands

Fremantle Bar & Kitchen has been inspired by the history of the docks that surround it and draws on the influences from one of its longstanding trading partners, Australia. Looking to Australasia as a dining destination that riffs on culinary combinations from the Mediterranean, Middle East, Asia and South America, Fremantle Bar & Kitchen will excite with adventure and innovation through its all-day food and drink menus that will be big on flavour, colour, and contrasts, with high nutritional and health elements, too.With a warm, ‘neighbourhood’ welcome at the expansive bar, or table in the open-plan restaurant, Fremantle will introduce a completely new laid-back drinking and dining experience to Docklands, that’s perfect for all occasions from weekend brunch and after work drinks, to weeknight dinners and team meetings.

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4. S'MORE Taste of Asia

4.7

Exceptional(23)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Asian • North Woolwich

At S'MORE, we believe every meal should be an experience. We are passionate about creating unique and delicious dishes that will leave you wanting 'some more'. Our artisan menu features fresh ingredients sourced from local suppliers, perfectly combined with innovative cooking techniques, delivered by our friendly front of house team with a strong focus on creating a memorable dining experience.

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5. The Ivy Asia, St. Paul's

4.5

Awesome(8118)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Asian • St Paul's

Booked 233 times today

Serving theatrical drinks and cocktails late into the night alongside a delicious menu of Asian-inspired dishes. The vibrant and playful destination entertains, inspires and excites guests from the moment they step inside.

6. Sexy Fish London

4.5

Awesome(3187)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Asian • Mayfair

Booked 106 times today

Sexy Fish is an Asian restaurant and bar located on the corner of Berkeley Square, Mayfair, serving Japanese-inspired sushi, sashimi, seafood, fish, and meat cooked on a Robata grill.

7. Radio Rooftop

4.0

Excellent(823)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Contemporary Asian • Covent Garden

Booked 75 times today

If your preferred date or time is unavailable, please contact us at 020 7379 6606 or email reservations@radiomelondon.com. Our team will make every effort to accommodate your request.“ABOVE THE NOISE, WE MAKE OUR OWN”Welcome to RADIO – where the skyline meets the city lights. Where taste, sound & sights come alive to excite your senses.Immerse yourself in the rich history of broadcasting. This very location is the site of the first ever BBC broadcast in November 1922 from what was then Marconi House. Elevating the ME London Rooftop experience, our bar offers sophisticated & unique cocktail creation, eye-catching mixology with inspirational & imaginative small plate indulgences. Enjoy our Asian inspired food ‘art’ against a backdrop of the most stunning views in London as the music transports you above the mediocre.Let the vibe carry you to new heights, away from the bustle of the city to a unique and extraordinary place

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8. Dean Street Townhouse

4.7

Exceptional(4781)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• British • Soho

Booked 85 times today

Dean Street Townhouse is a hot spot due to its fantastic British cuisine and exceptional service. Reviewers rave about the 'excellent food & friendly service', 'lovely ambiance', and 'fantastic food and ambiance'. It's also a great spot for any occasion, from date nights to supper. The ambiance is consistently described as 'lovely', 'great', and 'chilled'.

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9. The Ivy Soho Brasserie

4.3

Awesome(11221)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Contemporary British • Soho

Booked 130 times today

Artworks, marble and onyx provide a relaxed, elegant backdrop for a vast, all-day British menu.

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10. Old Compton Brasserie

4.6

Exceptional(5235)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• British • Soho

Booked 71 times today

An all-day brasserie in the heart of Soho, committed to bringing to the neighbourhood great food, wine, beer and award-winning cocktails. Old Compton Brasserie was created out of a desire to address the needs of the local creative community, it serves as a drinking and dining destination that boasts a vibrant yet relaxed setting. Modern, seasonal and fresh, the menu features an inventive range of British favourites as well as signature dishes.

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LloydVIP
San Francisco Bay Area •1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Katerina is perfect, she made sure our dinner was enjoyable and we will be back just for her.
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The Ivy Asia, St. Paul'sPrice: Expensive• Asian• St Paul's
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4.5
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VarunaVIP
London •121 reviews
4.0
Dined on Jun 29, 2025
Nice spot in the hotel. Solid food and quite a good but small wine list.
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Fremantle Bar & KitchenPrice: Expensive• Modern Australian• Docklands
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4.3
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Stephanie
London •1 review
4.0
Dined on Jun 27, 2025
Great spacious venue with good indoor & outdoor spaces. Nice and air conned on a hot day. Music was great, food was great. Problem with the toilets which was a pain but they resolved it pretty quickly
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All My FriendsPrice: Moderate• Fusion / Eclectic• Homerton
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4.3
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Sophie
London •1 review
5.0
Dined on Jun 21, 2025
We were luckily to catch patois food’s residency at Loop and throughly enjoyed our meal! We can’t wait to try her food again and loved the atmosphere and friendliness of the Loop staff. We’ll definitely be going back soon.
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LoopPrice: Expensive• Unspecified• Leyton
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4.7
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Bo-Yu
London •1 review
5.0
Dined on May 26, 2025
Authentic and super tasty food! Brought friends from India, Malaysia and Switzerland there and all of them loved the food.
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S'MORE Taste of AsiaPrice: Moderate• Asian• North Woolwich
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4.7

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