Every Thursday · 7pm – 11pm
Bollywood Music Night
Live music
Live Bollywood music from RnB (Ravi & Bubbly), with great food and good vibes in the restaurant every Thursday.
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Indian restaurant & lounge · Green Lane, Ilford
An Indian gastro
dining experience
Restaurant · Wed–Sun from 5pm
Shisha Lounge · Wed–Sun from 6pm, late at weekends
Find us · 271 Green Lane, Ilford IG3 9TN
Our story
Four corners of India, one table
Central is an Indian restaurant on Green Lane in Ilford, bringing together the finest ingredients, rich flavours and time-honoured technique in signature dishes that feel both timeless and new.
Our chefs draw on regional cooking from across the country, from the tandoor to Indo-Chinese wok dishes, served by an attentive team with signature cocktails and Goan house music setting the tone. We welcome guests from across Ilford, Seven Kings, Goodmayes and East London, Wednesday to Sunday.
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From the kitchen
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Seekh Kebab
Minced lamb with chilli, ginger and coriander, cooked on skewers in the tandoor.
Sticky Lamb Chops
Four cutlets from the tandoor, basted in Central’s signature sticky sauce.
Matilda Cake
Rich chocolate sponge with a velvety ganache — the way to finish.
What's on
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Restaurant
Dining
Regional Indian cooking, sharing plates and signature cocktails.
Lounge
Shisha & late nights
DJs, live entertainment and live sport, open late at weekends.
Private hire
Events
Birthdays, engagements and corporate dinners, tailored to you.
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What our guests say
5-star reviews from Google
“Had a wonderful dining experience at Central Restaurant. The food was absolutely delicious, fresh, and full of flavor. Every dish was prepared perfectly, and the atmosphere was warm and welcoming.”
“It’s always a pleasure to go back in Central Lounge Restaurant. Food quality is consistent and never disappoints. Service is also excellent.”
“We had a 50th Birthday party for 100 guests. Gurav and the whole team were excellent and attentive. Food served on time and very tasty. Drinks were served to our guests without delays.”