
Central Restaurant and Lounge
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Quick info
About Central Restaurant and Lounge
Central Restaurant and Lounge is an Indian restaurant in Ilford at 271 Green Ln that also runs as a hookah bar and a sports bar, so dining and a bar visit happen under one roof. The kitchen covers small plates, street food, dishes from the grill and tandoor, and curries. The drinks list includes cocktails and mocktails, alongside beers, wine and soft drinks. The business also works as a caterer.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingFree parking lot · Free street parking · Paid parking lot
- AccessibilityWheelchair: entrance, parking lot, restroom, seating
- Good for kidsGood for kids · High chairs
- DietaryVegan options · Vegetarian options
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Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention vegetarian options, lamb biryani, mocktails and free shots.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention vegetarian options, lamb biryani, mocktails and free shots.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers mostly praise the service, with servers described as helpful and cheerful, and one table receiving free shots. Vegetarian options, mocktails and chilli chicken get specific mentions, along with a buzzing Saturday night. The caveat is food: one reviewer found the lamb biryani salty, the paneer rubbery and the naan not soft, and another says items were repeatedly missing from orders.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers mostly praise the service, with servers described as helpful and cheerful, and one table receiving free shots. Vegetarian options, mocktails and chilli chicken get specific mentions, along with a buzzing Saturday night. The caveat is food: one reviewer found the lamb biryani salty, the paneer rubbery and the naan not soft, and another says items were repeatedly missing from orders.
Featured reviews
- Gregory Fernandes
“Delicious food, great selection, upbeat atmosphere and wonderful service from Pratima. This place never disappoints and I very much recommend it. Has to drop a star, on more than one occasion food has been missing from the order. Mistakes will happen and I've no problem with that. But you should be honest about it and not lie to the customer, say its coming then quickly rush back of house. Honesty is the best policy.”
- Neelima Rentala
“Amazing place - Jay, Gaurav were especially great”
- Akriti Maheshwari
“Very tasty food, very good service. Our servers - Alisha, Jay and Gaurav were very helpful and cheerful . They even gave us 6 free shots”
- manali shah
“Amazing vegetarian options and taste is absolutely delicious Even non veg food os really good (friends suggested) Amazing service and very friendly staff Had a blast evening with my girlies Big shout out to Jay and Gaurav there.”
- Kinjal Panchal
“Jay and Gaurav both have treated us great… exceptional service 😊, nice food , nice drink , Great vibe”
Hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- Closed
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Highlights
“Casual venue serving up traditional Indian small plates, street food, grill & tandoor, plus curries.”
- Great beer selection
- Great dessert
- Great wine list
- Sports
- Popular for lunch
- Popular for dinner
Amenities
- Wi-Fi
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Accepts reservations
- Outdoor seating
- Delivery
- Takeout
Show more amenities
- Dine-in
- Good for kids
- Vegan options
- Bar onsite
- Cozy
- Beer
- Offerings· 10
- Alcohol
- Cocktails
- Coffee
- Happy hour drinks
- Hard liquor
- Late-night food
- Quick bite
- Small plates
- Vegetarian options
- Wine
- Popular for· 1
- Solo dining
- Crowd· 1
- Groups
- Dining options· 8
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Catering
- Counter service
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
- Accessibility· 3
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
- Family-friendly· 1
- High chairs
- Highlights· 4
- Great beer selection
- Great dessert
- Great wine list
- Sports
- Facilities· 1
- Restroom
- Atmosphere· 2
- Casual
- Trendy
- Parking· 4
- Free parking lot
- Free street parking
- Paid parking lot
- Usually plenty of parking
- Planning· 1
- Dinner reservations recommended
Location
Indian restaurants near Central Restaurant and Lounge
- PARATHA JUNCTION3.63430.1 mi£10–20
punjabi chai, aloo paratha, english breakfast
- Colony Restaurant4.12,2860.2 mi£20–30
karak chai, butter chicken curries, chocolate San Sebastian cheesecake
- The Avenue by Masala 9103.81560.8 mi£10–20
late cold deliveries, punjabi food, biriyani and samosas
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Restaurant and Lounge | 4.41,196 | — | — | vegetarian options, lamb biryani, mocktails |
| PARATHA JUNCTION | 3.6343 | 0.1 mi | £10–20 | punjabi chai, aloo paratha, english breakfast |
| Colony Restaurant | 4.12,286 | 0.2 mi | £20–30 | karak chai, butter chicken curries, chocolate San Sebastian cheesecake |
| The Avenue by Masala 910 | 3.8156 | 0.8 mi | £10–20 | late cold deliveries, punjabi food, biriyani and samosas |
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