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Avilah Foods

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4.1 out of 5 stars4.1(199 reviews)

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Quick info

+44 118 950 09 44
535 Oxford Rd, Reading RG30 1HJ, United Kingdom
£20–30

About Avilah Foods

Avilah Foods is a West African restaurant in Reading, on Oxford Rd, and a food service company with more than 7 years in the industry. Events catering is its focus, covering weddings, birthdays and corporate bookings, with dietary requirements catered for. The menus span African, Caribbean, Fusion and Periperi cooking, so a single order can draw on several styles. Dishes named on the menu include jollof rice, egusi soup and suya. The same food is served to working professionals and families who come in to eat, as well as to event clients planning a larger gathering. The business holds a 5* food hygiene rating.

Good to know

  • Reservations
    Accepts reservations
  • Parking
    Free street parking · Paid street parking · Parking
  • Accessibility
    Wheelchair: seating
  • Good for kids
    Good for kids · High chairs · Kids' menu

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Reviews

4.1/5
199 reviews

What reviewers say

Reviewers most often mention jollof rice, suya, egusi soup and puff puff.

5★
134
4★
23
3★
4
2★
9
1★
29

Customer Review Summary

Complaints cluster around service and consistency. One reviewer waited a long time for food on two visits and felt the customer service was poor both times. Another found a delivery slow, the children's jollof too chilli, and the chicken and beef tough, with only two small pieces of beef in an expensive portion. A takeout goat asun arrived cold with a stale smell, though the jollof and swallow were fine. One reviewer said the beef suya tasted slightly fishy. A few reviewers added free plantain with their rice and peas.

Featured reviews

  • Aisha Bank-Anthony
    “We had the pleasure of having Avila as the main caterer for our wedding, and the service was exceptional from start to finish. The catering was handled with professionalism, efficiency, and genuine care. Communication throughout the planning process was clear and timely, and every detail was managed with confidence. On the day, the team arrived promptly, set up seamlessly, and delivered food that was beautifully presented, well‑seasoned, and consistently praised by guests. Dietary requirements were respected without compromise, and service ran smoothly from beginning to end.”
  • Girl
    “The best Jollof rice I’ve had in a long time. Amazing beef suya.. but it tasted slightly fishy like it had been fried or grilled on the same grill/pan that fish was fried… so that’s the only thing, just better cleaning before making the suya… as I’m allergic to some fish. But the taste other than that was incredible.”
  • Tyler Charles
    “Really enjoyable experience, went here with a friend we both got the Rice and peas, with a selective meat of choice. Really flavourful food, calm atmosphere.and was surprised to get a portion or plantain aswell.”
  • Carol Nyoni
    “We got here and we were welcomed warmly and given choices of drink before we ordered our food I’m happy to say the wait for the food was worth it the food was amazingly delicious, the snail was to die for, egusi was really flavourful probably the best I’ve tasted and the ogbono was great, it was during a heatwave a fan was provided and I’m glad to say we enjoyed the background music. Totally recommend you check it out. We ordered puff puff for takeaway to be reviewed.”
  • JoShuwa brand
    “I have gone to Avilah 2 times now, the food is very nice but the customer service was not good both times maybe because I am not Nigerian I don't know. The first time I didn't leave a review because I wanted to try again and this happened the 2nd time with different people. Anyways the place is nice and clean both times I've been. The food takes quite a long time to be served. it's a great idea to keep updating your customers on their orders. I will probably try 1 more time and that would be it. At the moment I wouldn't recommend this restaurants to friends unless the customer service has changed. The food is definitely 10/10.”

Hours

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Highlights

“About Avilah Foods Avila foods is a renowned food service and catering company specialising in providing authentic African Caribbean cuisine for working professionals & families, weddings, birthdays and corporate clients. We have over 7 years experience in the industry and are a 5* food hygiene rated company. We are specialist in events catering hence we can boast that whatever the vision for your day, our team of expert chefs and hospitality professionals will deliver and exceed your expectations. If your need is not event but looking for a good place to eat or pick up food on the go, then our African, Fusion and Periperi meals is just right for you.”

  • Popular for lunch
  • Popular for dinner
  • Popular for solo dining
  • Healthy options
  • Small plates

Amenities

  • Wheelchair accessible seating
  • Free street parking
  • Accepts reservations
  • No-contact delivery
  • Takeout
  • Dine-in
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  • Good for kids
  • Bar onsite
  • Casual
  • Onsite services
  • Beer
  • Healthy options
Offerings· 6
  • Alcohol
  • Cocktails
  • Late-night food
  • Quick bite
  • Small plates
  • Wine
Facilities· 1
  • Restroom
Planning· 1
  • Dinner reservations recommended
Dining options· 6
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Catering
  • Dessert
  • Seating
  • Table service
Atmosphere· 1
  • Trendy
Service options· 1
  • Delivery
Popular for· 1
  • Solo dining
Crowd· 1
  • Groups
Parking· 2
  • Paid street parking
  • Parking
Family-friendly· 2
  • High chairs
  • Kids' menu

Location

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