Manjaros Ilford

Can't fault the food but customer service ruins the restaurant. Would rather order takeaway than eat in. Went in had to wait a bit for the table, when we were seated someone comes to take the order straight away so I asked him to come back. He didn't come back so as soon as I saw someone I called them over nearly half an hour later. Still took another 10 minutes for someone to come and take my order. Food took ages, people who ordered after got there's first. When mine finally came they gave the sides and forgot to bring the main, had to call someone again to get that. They had 2/3 staff at a bigger table so if there's only 2 of you they won't bother. Ordered chicken steak but it was more like 2 lumps of chicken. Tasted nice but not what I wanted. When we finished the person cleared the table and I asked for the rest to be packed, he just went off and didn't bother. They can clearly see we were done and no one still bothered to come and check, had to call someone again and tell them. I was in there for double the time I'd usually be at a restaurant. When I left I saw a big queue outside. Hardly surprising, if they were more efficient there probably wouldn't be a queue

My go to in Ilford for a dine in. Food never misses and is priced perfectly. I personally love the pasta dishes and Hotshot Parmesans. Staff are always friendly and service is at a good time. It can get busy for a table at times but i am not surprised, it is such an amazing restaurant!

Loved the food although feel like their seasoning could be bit better. Unfortunately they don't do tap water which is a shame which it should be a legal requirement in a restaurant. Waiting time wasn't too bad for bigger parties do book in advance!