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Luigi's

Italian restaurantIlford

4.3 out of 5 stars4.3(624 reviews)

Quick info

+44 20 8554 1229
5 Beehive Ln, Ilford IG1 3RG, United Kingdom
£20–30 · Reported by 97 people

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About Luigi's

Luigi's is an Italian restaurant and bar on Beehive Lane in Ilford, with a menu of 20 dishes and a back garden planted with grapevines and fitted with a pizza oven. The kitchen turns out a vegetarian pizza alongside its wider range, and the tiramisu is made in house. On Sundays, a buffet runs with live music. The business is family run, and allergy information is displayed for diners who need it. Reservations are recommended, though the room welcomes guests without one when space allows. Families with young children can request high chairs, and the step-free entrance suits visitors with mobility needs. The garden also serves as outdoor seating for those who prefer to eat outside, and free Wi-Fi is available throughout. For those eating off site, the restaurant offers both takeaway and delivery. Luigi's is open Tuesday to Sunday and closed on Mondays.

Good to know

  • Reservations
    Accepts reservations
  • Parking
    Free of charge street parking · Paid parking lot
  • Accessibility
    Has wheelchair-accessible entrance · Has wheelchair-accessible seating · Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
  • Good for kids
    Good for kids · High chairs available · Has kids' menu
  • Dietary
    Serves vegetarian dishes

Menu & Prices

20 dishes
  • Wine
  • Tiramisu
  • Spaghetti Carbonara
  • T Bone Steak
  • Ribs
  • Sea Bass
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Reviews

4.3/5
624 reviews

What reviewers say

Reviewers most often mention tiramisu, veg pizza, sunday buffet and bruschetta.

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399
4★
111
3★
48
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44

Customer Review Summary

Diners repeatedly single out the vegetarian pizza as a standout, with several describing generous portions and a freshly made base. The Sunday buffet draws praise too, with families noting kids enjoying the pasta and live music adding to the atmosphere, and the homemade tiramisu gets a specific mention even from an otherwise mixed review. Many describe the setting itself, a family run space with a back garden, as part of what makes the visit feel authentically Italian, and staff are frequently called friendly and attentive, including hosts who look after tables closely. One less enthusiastic reviewer found the bruschetta basic, just chopped tomatoes on toasted baguette, and said the calamari lacked taste in its batter, leaving it unfinished, though they still praised the pizza base and tiramisu. Most others describe returning after years away and finding the food unchanged, with one longtime patron noting the chef is still the owner behind it all.

Featured reviews

  • Gaurav Aggarwal
    “this is one of my favourite Italians in the last 25 years. I've not been back for over 10 years or surprised it was still open as everything seems to be shutting owing to covid. The food tastes exactly the same and the chef is the owner …”
  • Dee G
    “Went on a weekday-early evening...was expecting authentic italian food but it was pretty basic. Bruschetta was a few chopped tomatoes on a very toasted baguette cut side ways. Calamari wasn't great either...we ended up leaving it...no taste...just dipped in some plain flour batter & fried. Main was veg pizza...again..basic but base seemed freshly made & nice. Tiramisu was homemade & lovely.”
  • Оля Семирозум
    “We visited this restaurant on Valentine’s Day. The interior is beautiful, the food was delicious, and the portions were quite generous. The staff were friendly and attentive. Truly enjoyed our visit and would definitely recommend this place!”
  • Meerab
    “Really enjoyed eating here! The food was tasty, portions were good, and the staff was welcoming. Would love to come again.”
  • Sam Parker
    “Best Italian around! The whole atmosphere and food was as if you was in Italy. Fresh good portioned food, Lots of choice! Allergies well displayed. Really friendly waiter. Would definitely return!”

Hours

Monday
Closed
Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday

Highlights

“Cosy Italian eatery with a classic menu, plus a garden featuring grapevines and a pizza oven.”

  • Serves great coffee
  • Serves great dessert
  • Has great wine list
  • Has live music
  • Popular for popular for lunch
  • Popular for popular for dinner

Amenities

  • Has Wi-Fi
  • Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Free of charge street parking
  • Accepts reservations
  • Has outdoor seating
  • Has no-contact delivery
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  • Offers takeaway
  • Serves dine-in
  • Family friendly
  • Serves vegetarian dishes
  • Has bar on site
  • Casual
Offerings· 9
  • Serves alcohol
  • Serves beer
  • Serves cocktails
  • Serves coffee
  • Serves healthy options
  • Serves late-night food
  • Serves small plates
  • Serves spirits
  • Serves wine
Accessibility· 2
  • Has wheelchair-accessible seating
  • Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
Family-friendly· 3
  • Good for kids
  • High chairs available
  • Has kids' menu
Dining options· 7
  • Serves brunch
  • Serves lunch
  • Serves dinner
  • Has catering
  • Serves dessert
  • Has seating
  • Has table service
Popular for· 3
  • Popular for lunch
  • Popular for dinner
  • Good for solo dining
Parking· 1
  • Paid parking lot
Planning· 3
  • Brunch reservations recommended
  • Lunch reservations recommended
  • Dinner reservations recommended
Service options· 3
  • Offers kerbside pickup
  • Offers delivery
  • On-site services available
Highlights· 4
  • Serves great coffee
  • Serves great dessert
  • Has great wine list
  • Has live music
Facilities· 1
  • Has toilet
Atmosphere· 2
  • Cosy
  • Romantic
Crowd· 3
  • Good for groups
  • LGBTQ+ friendly
  • Transgender safe space

Location

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