Colony Ilford

A lovely looking restaurant on a busy High Street, but with ample parking nearby (pass the restaurant, type in Isaac Newton academy). Our waiter Azi was exemplary, recommended dishes and was on hand at every course. When the food arrived, it looked lovely and tasted great! The lamp chops and chilli paneer where great!! I was a little disappointed that our briyani's won't as amazing, but still tasted good and the portion size was reasonable (enough to per portion for one adult and a child i would say) On a final note, make sure you get the cheesecake and try the mocktails, I had a blue pineapple mohito and it was superb!! There is also a prayer space allocated at the front of the restaurant.

First-time visit and it was great 👌 We went on a family outing to celebrate a relative’s first anniversary. It was a Saturday evening, just as the restaurant opened, and we had made an earlier reservation for the group. The service was excellent, from a warm welcome, to accommodating our request for seating that allowed space for a baby in a pram. The waiters were especially friendly with our two young children and even gave them a little treat (boxed brownies) at the end of the meal. We ordered a variety of starters including poppadoms, paneer, prawns, and chaat. The prawns were fantastic, well cooked with just the right amount of spice for a little kick. The only small criticism was that the poppadoms could have been served with larger portions of dips. For the mains, we had steak, a mixed grill, curries, and burgers for the kids. Everything was cooked well, full of flavour, and enjoyed by all. The chops and steak in particular received rave reviews. To finish, we ordered a selection of desserts along with kharak chai. The desserts were excellent, rich in flavour, with the right texture and moisture. The chai was smooth, flavoursome, and perfectly sweetened. Before leaving, it was time for prayers, and once again the staff accommodated us by providing a prayer area and prayer mats. Overall, the experience was outstanding. The combination of great food, excellent service, and a clean, spacious setting makes this restaurant ideal not just for casual meals, but also for celebrating special occasions. We thoroughly enjoyed our evening and will definitely be going back to try more of the dishes we didn’t get to sample this time.

First time here with family and we all loved it. We came when it was rather quiet. All the staff were extremely friendly and attentive. All our courses was delicious. The restaurant was clean. Parking available in a nearby carpark free in the evening. Praying facilities also available. Staff also gave free brownie favour to the kids. Will return again.