Based on 241 opinions finded in 3 websites
Based on 241 opinions finded in 3 websites
Nº 25 in 399 in Epping Forest
Nº 2 of 13 Mediterranean in Epping Forest
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Nice calm atmosphere (without being boring), good service, very nice breakfast. A good way to start a Sunday after a 5 mile forest run.
Peter Hacker . 2024-10-20
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First time at this restaurant but will go back n recommend to others. Food was delicious. Service was good. Four of us booked lunch for 2pm on a Saturday. Would imagine it gets busy of an evening. Most comfortable dining chairs I've sat in at a restaurant for a long time
Terry C . 2024-10-20
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Very friendly and welcoming staff who are happy to help and serve you. They make you feel good.
Ian Bourne . 2024-10-10
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Good food and service. Tables are not too close together.
Tony Mitchell . 2024-10-01
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Wonderful restaurant. Decor is lovely, food is yummy and the staff are attentive.
Yesim Aylward . 2024-09-23
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My wife and I have been here several times as We are just local in Abridge, what an amazing experience, lovely cuisine and highly recommended.
The Complete Toastmaster Jonathan Waterman . 2024-09-10
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A very stylish restaurant with tasty food, reasonable prices and friendly staff. I love Turkish cuisine and have visited many places around the London and Southampton areas. Just a few were better, most worse than this one. I will definitely come back.
Natalia Semashko . 2024-09-07
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Nice place, good food, nice atmosphere, friendly attentive staff. Music on repeat every 40 mins or so. Enjoyed the food with a mate.
Troy Clank . 2024-09-05
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A perfect meal in a great restaurant
stuart levine . 2024-08-25
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Pricey for what it is but great vibes and the food is very decent
Joel Marsh . 2024-08-03
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Very lovely place, we enjoined it very much. Amazing food. Type of cousins is not common for London, but amazing. We've tasted 5 fish platter, calf liver and stuffed aubergine. All were amazing. House special cocktail was also great, not very common and lovely. Will come back when have a chance.
Valery Bogdanov . 2024-07-23
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Well priced two course donner available daily and very good food.
Barry Capal . 2024-07-20
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I’ve been here a few times now. This time I came for lunch and I wasn’t disappointed. The bread is delicious although I had to refrain from pigging on it too much. The falafel starter was amazing. Tasty, so many flavours and unlike any falafel I’ve had before. The main was simple, tasty and not too big which was perfect for lunch. Great service. The seating is really comfortable and it isn’t too cramped. I would highly recommend Filika in Theydon Bois.
Chris . 2024-07-07
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Great food, fun place good price too
Carolyn Dawson . 2024-07-07
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Filika nestles in the quiet village of Theydon Bois. It has become a benchmark in great food, friendliness, and service; this was never more apparent than on our visit on Sunday. We were greeted and shown to our table by the window. The chat and laughter soon began to the accompaniment of smooth background music. The decor remains unchanged: romantic lighting, light-coloured walls, a bar to the left, and an open kitchen at the end. The menu is large and varied. Armed with an Aperol Spritz and a Pornstar Martini, we soon made our selection. We had a shared starter consisting of tempura prawns, chicken on skewers, and scallops. All were perfect in flavour. For our mains, one went for the seabass, and two of us chose the mixed fish grill: the flavour and texture was truly mouth watering. This was baptised with a perfectly chilled Sauvignon Blanc. We then found room for dessert: chocolate ice cream, apple tart drizzled with Amaretto, and tiramisu. This culinary excellence was concluded with lemon tea, black Americano, cappuccino, and Sambucas. Plus, complimentary ones from our gracious hosts. A great thank you for a truly uplifting dining experience, for the chat, laughter, and friendship. Our compliments to your talented chefs for their artistry in the 'hot room'. Until the next time, keep smiling and be happy.
Barry J . 2024-07-02
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Wonderful restaurant the food is really good. I will be going back.
Caroline Mccarthy . 2024-06-27
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Had a good celebration for our wedding anniversary there, generous portions, delicious food and good champagne, this restaurant has made it more fun to live in Theydon
silk aesthetics . 2024-06-22
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Lovely food The lamb chops are fantastic Good service and atmosphere I would highly recommend
David Ramsey . 2024-06-22
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We came for an evening meal and were pleasantly surprised. The food was delicious, freshly cooked and very decent portions. Serving was great, quick and with a smile. Atmosphere was good too. The final bill was a good surprise, was expecting to pay a lot morethan we did. Overall very very happy! Highly recommend and will defiantly be back soon!
Dessy Jones . 2024-06-17
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Great food and service. King Prawn Pottery was stunning ! Good wine selection too. Will go back ....soon!
Tracey Edmunds . 2024-06-12
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We've been to Filika a few times now, and I'm very impressed each time. The menu is extensive, and the food is tasty and nicely presented. There's also a set menu at certain times, which is amazing value. The restaurant is smart and airy, and service is good too. Most definitely recommended!
Michael Bourla . 2024-06-10
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Good is really amazing as for the sister in Wanstead
Mauro Gabellone . 2024-06-05
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Me and my girlfriend had an absolutely amazing meal here - the food and service was 10/10, cannot recommend enough!
Tom Gillan . 2024-05-27
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Had a great breakfast. Very comfy and relaxed, Seating inside and out. Service spot on.
Ken Randlesome . 2024-05-25
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Booked ahead for a friend's birthday dinner, and would absolutely recommend. Lovely, comfortable decor, the atmosphere was nice and chilled, the staff were really friendly and didn't rush us despite it being busy. The food, wow, absolutely delicious! 😋 We shared a mixed mezze platter with a few extras and I had the herb crusted cod which was melt in the mouth heavenly! Generous portions, beautifully cooked with a varied Mediterranean menu. Lots of choice for vegetarians and also a kids menu. Pricing was fair, even for drinks and literally a 5 minute walk from Theydon Bois underground station. We'll definitely be visiting again!
Rachel Ellen . 2024-05-05
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Filika is positioned in the middle of Theydon Bois village and is easily reached once you've parked. Three of us descended on this delightful eatery on Saturday night, and we weren't disappointed. We were greeted and shown to our table. The chat and laughter soon began. There is an air of civility and friendship from all at Filika that is very welcoming. Armed with an Aperol Spritz, a Pornstar Martini, and smooth background music we made our selection from a wide-ranging menu. We went for a shared starter: Tempura Prawns, Chicken on skewers, and Scallops; all were perfectly presented and prepared. Plus, we had the complimentary Turkish bread and dips as a delightful precursor. Our mains consisted of a Filika Chicken Shish special and two mixed Fish Grills; again, the freshness and flavour was outstanding. This culinary perfection was christened with a nicely chilled Sauvignon Blanc. Our gluttony didn't end there: one went for chocolate ice cream, and another went for the Apple Tart but drizzled with Amaretto. Exquisite. We concluded this gastronomic feast with lemon tea, cappuccino, black Americano, and Sambucas. We then had complimentary Sambucas and a Tia Maria from our gracious hosts. Once more, Filika has hit the magical benchmark of excellence in cuisine, service, and friendship. Our compliments to the talented chefs for their artistry in the 'hot room', and a huge 'thank you' to all at Filika's for the chat and laughter. We will be seeing you soon. Until then, keep happy and safe.
Barry J . 2024-05-05
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I recently visited filika restaurant for the first time and I have to say, I was incredibly impressed. I decided to try their breakfast and I'm so glad I did. The food was absolutely delicious and excellent service. I highly recommend filika restaurant to anyone looking for a delicious meal in a cozy welcoming setting.
Ahmed Alex . 2024-04-25
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We eat out every weekend so we know a good restaurant! This is SO good. Food is excellent. Service exemplary. Fair prices for a varied menu. Can't express enough how lovely the experience is. We now go twice a month abd they never let us down!
JANICE D . 2024-04-14
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Met up with an old friend and we picked this restaurant randomly as it was half way from where we both live. The food was amazing tasted really fresh and beautifully presented.. Even though we were chatting for hours and only ordered a main, dessert and a couple of soft drinks the staff were courteous , polite, and didn’t rush us. Would definitely go back again and would highly recommend Filika.
Sarah S . 2024-04-06
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Menu states £4.50 for Fresh Orange. Then I could see my orange being poured from a carton. HMM. Not great.
Under Oceanbleu . 2024-04-06
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We came here tonight a party of 7 for the first time even tho I work in Theydon for 26 years. Wish I came here sooner. Amazing food from starters to mains all gorgeous as in my boy words it was its banging and he wasn't wrong 😋 delish everybit of it . All enjoyed by all. Thank you so much and the service was super too. We will be back . Xx
Danielle Williams . 2024-03-29
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Filika just gets better by the minute; they have become a benchmark in fresh, flavourful cuisine with great service and friendship. My wife, Angela and I visited this brilliant eatery on a busy Saturday night on the Mother's Day weekend, and the service and standard of cuisine never faltered. The decor is inviting and remains unchanged with pictures of sea and landscapes hanging against light-coloured walls. The lighting is romantic, and the background music is 'smooth', creating a wonderful ambience. We were greeted warmly and shown to our table of choice. The chat and banter soon began, and we were made to feel right at home. Armed with a perfectly concocted Aperol Spritz, and to the accompaniment of polite chatter and laughter from diners already there, we made our selection from a wide-ranging menu. We went for a shared starter comprising of seared scallops, grilled prawns, and chicken cubes on skewers; this delicious starter was preceded by Turkish bread and a tasty dip. Our mains consisted of a Chicken Shish, and a mixed grilled fish dish; according to Angela, her chicken was full of flavour and tender; while my mixed grill combo was superb with fresh tasting fish, prawns, calamari, grilled octopus, all on a bed of mashed potatoes and vegetables - the taste was a delightful explosion on the palate. This culinary excellence was baptised with a crisp and chilled Sauvignon Blanc, which complemented our meal perfectly. We then found room for ice cream and an apple tart; my apple tart was without cream or ice cream but drizzled with Amaretto off-menu: the flavour was truly exciting. We concluded this gastronomic feast with tea, black Americano, and Sambucas - plus, complimentary ones from our gracious hosts - thanks, so much. It was truly an uplifting dining experience. Our compliments to the chefs for their artistry in the 'hot room', and a big 'thank you' to all at Filika's for an unforgettable night of great food and friendship. Until the next time, keep smiling and be happy.
Barry J . 2024-03-10
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Really great time in here yesterday! The food was very tasty, and had so much flavour. The lamb kofte was brilliant, as well as the moussaka which was cooked to perfection. The humus, ratatouille and tabouleh for starter was excellent too. The service was pleasant and fast, and the coke was cold. Thanks very much, I highly recommend 👍
Frank Mansell . 2024-02-28
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Eggs Florentine, delicious brunch with a sweet treat...... Apple tarte tartin..perfection
Muriel T . 2024-02-26
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Went for my mum's 73rd birthday, food was nice and reasonably priced. Waitresses and bar staff were lovely. However our experience was unfortunately ruined by one staff member in particular (possibly front of house or the manager - tall and slightly bald). As soon as I entered the restaurant he didn't even greet me with a hello or a smile, but instead an abrupt, rude and moody "you only have the table until 6.45 because you're late." I explained that I had called at noon to ask if we could move our original 4.30pm booking to 5pm, which the person on the phone agreed to. He rudely replied, "well it doesn't matter you're late, you only have it until 6.45". I again explained that nobody said that would be the case, over the phone. However I was fine with that adjustment, what I was upset with was how I was spoken to and the accusation of being late. The man was very rude, unfriendly, and when I again later said we moved the booking to 5, he said "well you're still late." (We arrived at 5.02 FYI). Thankfully the rest of the staff were lovely, so we still decided to pay the service charge. He was very rude though, I walked in with a 6 month old, and he spoke to me like a child. I can't help but notice too that he didn't speak to others like that and wonder if it was because we were the only people of colour at the restaurant. Even when he gave me my order there was no eye contact or friendly smile, rather he just dropped it on the table and left. Despite my family being polite and friendly to staff and thanking them at the end, there was no friendly thank you in response or goodbye when leaving. A real shame.
sharleen caroline . 2024-02-25
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It was a lovely restaurant with beautiful decorations. The food & coffee were very good. Staff were friendly
Weiyan Huang . 2024-02-23
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Everything was great the service, food and how clean it was it was the best place to have dinner or lunch this food place not many people know about was but everyone check this place out before it becomes small because more people are coming!
cong Tran . 2024-02-17
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Our first time here, for a family meal. Chosen partly because the offer a great range of gluten free for our grandkids and also our love of eastern Mediterranean food. We were not disappointed every item was delicious, the service perfect, not too quick or too slow, nicely paced to enjoy our meal. Will be heading back ASAP.
nigel w . 2024-02-10
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We just had our first meal here since new management. Absolutely recommend! The food ( special 2 course menu for £13.99!!!) was fantastic we also ordered Al a carte and that was sublime too. The staff were at tentative, polite and punctual - I will be returning! As soon as I can! Thank you all!
Jo Hunter . 2024-01-21
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Fantastic meal, we will definitely be back!
Bree Waghorn . 2024-01-20
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Three of us descended on this brilliant restaurant for lunch last Sunday. We were greeted and shown to our table. The decor is pleasant with light-coloured walls and prints of seascapes. The background music was lovely. We were served with complimentary Turkish bread and a delicious dip. Then armed with an Aperol Spritz and a Pornstar Martini, accompanied by the polite hum of laughter and chat from other diners already there, we made our selection from a wide-ranging menu. The friendly banter and chat soon began. For our starters, two went for the shared portions of chicken on wooden skewers, prawn tempura, and marinated grilled prawns; one went for the seared scallops. The preparation and presentation were perfect: the flavours were rich and saturated your palate beautifully. Our mains consisted of a Lamb Shish, Mixed Fish Grill, and a Mixed Shish; again, the preparation was faultless with a freshness and flavour that was out of this world. This culinary brilliance was christened with a fantastic Sauvignon Blanc, which complemented our meal perfectly. There was no end to our gluttony: we found room to devour two Apple Tart Tatins and an ice cream. We concluded this debauched excellence with lemon tea, Cappuccino, black Americano, and black Sambucas including complimentary ones from our gracious hosts. Filika has proven to be a haven of friendliness, professional service, and exquisite quisine; it is definitely a civilised and hospitable place to be. Our thanks to all at Filika for the memorable dining experience, and our grateful compliments to their talented chefs for their artistry in the 'hot room'. We hope to see you all again very soon. Until then, keep safe and happy.
Barry J . 2024-01-15
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I visited this restaurant with my family yesterday and I have to say that I loved the food and service that I got. I highly recommend visiting this place I will see you guys soon. Thank you
SB autos . 2024-01-12
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Everything is amazing 👏 Filika 2
Bahar Baharlar . 2024-01-06
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Went for the first time in December 2023 for a celebration and it was so good, we went a further two times in the month. The restaurant is easy to find, there is parking in the surrounding area (within 2 minutes walk max). Friendly greeting upon arrival and the restaurant is very tidy and clean. Table is cleaned between courses. Initial impression is very good with very friendly staff (especially Monty) and owner. The first occasion we had the mixed grill and sea bass which were both beautifully presented and cooked to perfection. We were brought cut pita and hummus whilst we were waiting which was lovely. We had a cocktail and Efes beer. For dessert, we had tiramisu and baklava which were both delightful. The second and third time we ate off the two course menu. Starter Dishes included falafel, cacik, aubergine ratatouille and tabbouleh. Each dish was fantastic and the plates were left clean. Main courses included the grilled chicken breast, lamb kofte, chicken burger, vegetable moussaka and sea bass. These were all served with fluffy well cooked rice and a lovely side salad. Again each dish was perfectly cooked and we were offered a small bowl of "homemade chilli" which wasn't hot but packed with flavour. Everything was cooked exceptionally well, wonderfully succulent and very tasty. Service from Monty and the others was friendly and efficient. Our one child is a coeliac and had many options to choose from and everything is clearly marked as vegetarian, vegan or gluten free. Finally the desserts of sorbet, ice cream and tiramisu were very well received and the cappuccino was excellent. This is our new favourite restaurant as it is well priced, has a friendly atmosphere, great staff and management, is clean and offers great value for money.
Steven S . 2024-01-03
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Lunch with family, very nice but very limited for the 1 vegan with us
David Glendinning . 2024-01-01
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Fantastic Boxing Day meal for 7. Something for everyone. Wonderful food. Great service too. Thank you. 🤩
Daz Noyce . 2023-12-26
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Had lunch today, food was excellent, meat perfect and tasty.
Andrew Rich . 2023-12-22
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Fantastic restaurant, amazing service, really attentive despite being absolutely packed, and made us feel welcome and looked after. Desserts and coffee were outstanding. Starters extremely generous portions, really tender lamb and chicken. Wished everything had been slightly less sweet tasting (perhaps sugar or molasses were in all the marinades, batter and sauces?) But only a minor critique and otherwise a wonderful restaurant and highly recommend.
Nat K . 2023-12-17
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We went for late lunch with our grandson today. The food was hot and tasty and the staff were attentive and efficient. They tables were cleaned after every course. The proprietor was there and made sure everything was fine. We will go back another time and recommend to family and friends
Janice Dombrant . 2023-12-13
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A gem of a restaurant - we enjoyed the two course deal which was very generous. The service was very attentive and the atmosphere was warm and relaxed. Highly recommended!
Farzan B . 2023-12-10
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Lovely clean restaurant. Food was very nice with good size portions and good value for money. Service was very pleasant.
JanP888 . 2023-12-09
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What a hidden gem! Delicious food at a very nice location, reasonable prices for sure! Decided to try out filika with family. Staff were attentive & welcoming. Delicious varieties of food, we chose to eat seafood, hands down, the best seafood I had in my life! Will be back❤️
Seys . 2023-12-05
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Came here with my family a few times and only have good things to say. The atmosphere and the food is 10/10 would recommend!!
Dreamer830386 . 2023-11-11
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We were a party of six friends celebrating a birthday and having read the excellent reviews of Filika Theydonbois thought we’d give dinner there a try. We certainly weren’t disappointed One our party the Mix grill which looked amazing and apparently tasted delicious, I had the seared scallops followed by the Mix Fish Grill and My husband had the lamb kofte delicious flavour followed by Calf’s Liver. I can’t remember what everyone else had but all the dishes were beautifully presented. The Manager Ismail and his staff were professionally and friendly, advising us on the menu and making recommendations when we asked for advice. They didn’t hover over us while we ate but were readily available if we needed anything. We all had a wonderful evening and look forward very much to returning there for our next visit.
Ozznn . 2023-11-06
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I went for lunch with a group of 20 people after a nice walk in Epping Forest. I was very impressed, the food is the best Turkish food I've ever tasted, it's very high quality. I ordered lamb shish, I highly recommend this place and very much look forward to going back there again.
Jack Reacher . 2023-10-23
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This restaurant has had 3 different names over the last two yrs. previously was excellent but i find it very odd that all meals are now served with over cooked veg instead of the usual excellent crisp turkish salads with picked red cabbage etc on the plate This is why it’s not a higher rating
Lee Ryan . 2023-10-20
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Filika is an all day dining restaurant which was an amazing find for us when we explored Epping Forest from Theydon Bois. The place looks inviting and really well presented from the outside and looking at the long menu hanging outside, you would be mistaken for thinking that this place is overambitious because of the extent of what is on offer (including both a great value set 2 course lunch and 2 course dinner). Well, once inside and having ordered various dishes, we were so impressed with the quality of the food and the amazing service here (Silia behind the bar and Monty at our table and others behind the overall experience) and the speed and finesse of the cooks who offered us dish upon dish of fantastically tasty fresh food. This great value place has a lovely welcoming atmosphere, and the proximity to Theydon Bois station, this restaurant should attract, not only the locals who have not yet tried it, but also people who are visiting the area for beautiful countryside & forest walks just for the day! Thank you Filika we very much enjoyed our dinner at your FAB restaurant
Seaside66902502656 . 2023-10-11
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We three gluttoneers descended on this delightful eatery and, as always, we weren't disappointed. It was a Sunday evening, and a pleasant, short walk from the car. We were greeted with customary warmth and friendliness and shown to our table: a round window table - perfect. The decor remains unchanged: romantic lighting, light-coloured walls with calming prints of seascapes. There was a polite hum of chat and laughter from diners already there, and the background music was smooth and at the right decibel level. Armed with an Aperol Spritz and a Pornstar Martini, we made our selection from a wide-ranging menu which should suit most palates. Two went for a shared starter of marinated grilled prawns and chicken on wooden skewers; I went for the seared scallops. They were all presented and prepared perfectly: rich in flavour and fresh. Our mains consisted of a lamb shish, mixed shish, and a mixed fish grill; again, the flavour and texture was faultless. This culinary delight was baptised with a brilliant La Serre Sauvignon Blanc, which complemented wour meal perfectly. There was no end to our gluttony this night: a shared apple tart tatin and one trio of chocolate ice cream. This gastronomic debauchery was concluded with tea, coffee, Cappuccino, and Sambucas - plus, complimentary ones from our gracious hosts. It's not only the high standard of service and cuisine, but it's the welcome and friendly chat that uplifts your dining experience to the stratosphere. Filika is a true jewel in Theydon Bois. Our compliments to their chefs for their artistry and hard work in the 'hot room', and a grateful 'thank you' to all at Filika's for the chat and laughter. We will be seeing you all soon, till then, keep smiling and be safe.
Barry J . 2023-10-11
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Amazing food wonderful staff, will go again for sure!! 🥰👌👌
Riya Dennis . 2023-10-06
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Amazing, this is probably the best restaurant I've ever been to.
Aleena Dennis . 2023-10-06
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The most loved food this year for me, not an exaggeration
Dennis Kuriakose . 2023-10-06
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Just finished a fabulous lunch with my friend. The food was so delicious and plenty of it. Staff were brilliant and place was smart and classy.
Donna Fenwick . 2023-09-21
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Stumbled upon this place after a trail walk in Epping forest. But what a happy surprise, great tasting and very fresh food and very polite staff. Must try the meat moussaka and the baklava.
Kirti Verma . 2023-09-17
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Amazing food, kind staff, lovely environment
Mohammad Mohammadi . 2023-09-17
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Turkish restaurant with very nice food and friendly staff.
John Gwalter . 2023-08-31
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Excelent, I been a few times and many more to come, the attention 💯, the food delicious and plenty, the cost it is affordable. 100% recommended it
Victor Diaz . 2023-08-30
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This restaurant is great for lunches or dinners. Food is SO good. Service excellent. Prices good. We return time and again.
JANICE D . 2023-08-28
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Lovely local especially when sitting outside in the sunshine
Birchills Estate Agents . 2023-08-24
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Went there today. Best service ! They go the extra mile. Delicious seafood
louisa lee . 2023-08-13
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Delicious food Staff was very friendly . My family and ı had amazing night Thanks Filika Restaurant.
Seval Yılmaz . 2023-07-10
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Very welcoming and friendly staff. Great service and the food was thoroughly enjoyed by all of our group. Would highly recommend to others with in Theydon Bois.
Jonathan Boon . 2023-07-09
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Absolutely great food and service Me and my boyfriend choice Filika Restaurant for dinner and we left very happy. Everyone was very friendly I definitely recommend Thank you Filika Restaurant Theydonbois 🌸
Sevde Balcı . 2023-07-09
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I booked a reservation on a Saturday evening at the other location by mistake, however, the manager of this restaurant managed to find a table for us somehow. The service and the food was amazing, as always. I would give this place 10 stars if I could!
Sabina C . 2023-07-08
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Yet again, Filika pulled out all the stops in fantastic cuisine, service, and friendliness. We three gluttoneers descended on this delightful eatery last Wednesday evening, and we weren't disappointed. We were greeted warmly and shown to our favourite table. The polite hum from other diners already there and the smooth background music created a lovely ambience. The decor remains unchanged: light-coloured walls with pleasant prints, and romantic lighting. The light banter and chat soon began with our wonderful waitresses. Armed with an Aperol Spritz, we made our selection from a large and varied menu with a good selection of seafood, fish, and meat dishes. We went for a shared starter which consisted of chicken on skewers, prawn tempura, grilled octopus, and marinated grilled prawns; all were perfectly presented and prepared in flavour and texture. Our mains comprised of a mixed fish grill, a mixed shish, and seabass fillet; again, the flavour was outstanding, and the freshness uncompromised. This culinary excellence was complemented by a crisp, light, Sauvignon which enhanced the taste of our meal splendidly. Incredibly, one of us managed a dessert of chocolate ice cream. We concluded this gastronomic debauchery with a lemon tea, black Americano, Cappuccino, and Sambucas. Plus, we had complimentary ones from our gracious hosts. Our heartfelt compliments to their chefs for their culinary artistry in the 'hot room', and a huge 'thank you' to all at Filika's for making us feel so welcome and for a truly unforgettable dining experience. We hope to see you again soon. Until then, keep smiling and be happy.
Barry J . 2023-07-05
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Peaceful atmosphere, delicious food. Thank you
cansu kayalarli . 2023-06-28
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My husband and I had lunch at Filika yesterday with our friends . It's only my second visit, but bother vitists have been excellent. The lunch menu is fantastic value for money. We will be back.
IwishIownedMonos . 2023-06-21
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I’ve visited this restaurant 3 times now ,each time it’s been top drawer , great food ,cooked to perfection, very good service at atmosphere,I can’t rectitude enough
W1thnail . 2023-06-14
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Popped in not expecting much and the lamb Shish. It was totally off the hook and blew me away. Couldn’t recommend more highly
james morgan . 2023-06-10
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First visit to this restaurant and cannot be more pleased we tried it. Service was excellent without being overpowering and the quality of the food and the way I’m which it was prepared were both fabulous! The prices are very competitive and they have a great range of drinks at the bar including some very well made cocktails!!! All in all a really great dinner. If your in the area and lucky enough to Get a table, you must try this place Guys! Enjoy!
Thomas W . 2023-06-04
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The food is very good, small portions but great taste. I thought it was a bit expensive, but worth every penny. Recently refurbished, with very comfy seats, also the personnel is very professional and polite. Highly recommend.
Andrei Savin . 2023-06-03
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Fantastic food and great choice. Previous reviews were very helpful and accurate. Look forward to returning to try another dish!
Beverley Collins . 2023-05-27
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Well worth a visit. Staff are attentive & friendly & our fish & chips were amazing. Thank u Filika👌
John Hunt . 2023-05-27
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The lamb kofte and falafel were brilliant. Very surprised by this little gem in the small village.
Alex Luk . 2023-05-20
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Some friends took us to this excellent restaurant on Wednesday evening. We had a wonderful evening. The food was superb and the service was delightful. We were treated to a selection of their delicious starters and we were all very happy with our main courses. We will definitely be back soon..
Diana Y . 2023-05-12
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Nice late lunch on a weekend. Relaxed atmosphere, nice set up. Food was pretty good, and the lunch offer is really worth it. Coffee was not good, quite bitter and under extracted. Ambience: a customer was on his phone on loudspeaker for most of his and our meal. This is quite obnoxious and the management should be more vigilant.
H P . 2023-05-09
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Amazing food, coctails perfect and excellent service, thank you 🤍
emine dönmez . 2023-05-09
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Delicious food and excellent service! Amazing value. Thank you!
Theresa Kalpee . 2023-05-03
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Had a set lunch 2 course menu really good food would definitely recommend
terri pearch . 2023-04-29
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Great service and amazing food. I really enjoyed the time I spent here and hope to visit again
Priya Palliyil . 2023-04-25
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This was another splendid dining experience at Filika. The decor and ambience is inviting. The staff are friendly and accommodating. The background music is brilliant without any thumping beats and screeching vocals. Their menu is quite large and varied catering for most palates. Armed with a perfectly concocted Aperol Spritz, we made our selection. Our starters comprised of tempura prawns, marinated grilled prawns, and chicken on skewers: all were perfectly presented and full of flavour. For our mains, we both went for the mixed fish grill, and everything was superbly cooked and the taste was sublime. This culinary perfection was complemented by a lovely chilled Sauvignon Blanc. We were too full for desserts and concluded this gastronomic adventure with lemon tea, a black Americano, and Sambucas. Plus, complimentary ones from our gracious hosts. This delightful eatery has truly hit the benchmark in cuisine excellence, cleanliness, service, and welcoming friendliness. I wholeheartedly recommend this restaurant to all who enjoy an uplifting dining experience. We will be seeing again very soon, until then keep smiling.
Barry J . 2023-04-22
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2nd Visit to this Gem of a restaurant and just as good as the first time round. We all had different dishes including, Kofte, Chicken Shish, Lamb Shish, Calamari and Spaghetti Bolognaise - and once again all of our food was amazing. One of our...
Theo Z . 2023-04-10
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We went to Filika for a birthday date having been there with friends when it opened in December. The food and service was just as good as we remembered. Big portions and very tasty. It’s such a wonderful restaurant. Everything was tasty but I highly...
laurafM1941WX . 2023-04-09
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What a fantastic restaurant,never been before the food was amazing, best Turkish/Mediterranean food I’ve ever eaten and I’ve eaten a lot of Mediterranean food. My children are earl6 twenties and were also very impressed. The restaurant itself has a very nice interior and comfortable chairs....
LJones2013 . 2023-04-09
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Visited on Wednesday evening with friends. Lovely decor and lighting was perfect to create a relaxing atmosphere. The complimentary Turkish bread and hummus was a nice touch and the great value 2 course meal was superb. Sea bass was cooked to perfection along with the...
beaven24 . 2023-04-07
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Excellent food good services and good atmosphere and defo will be going back .
joe obeney . 2023-03-26
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Booked an early dinner on a Saturday evening for a group of friends The chef complementaries were delicious and the main courses were cooked and presented well No dessert this time but will return with family soon.
me m . 2023-03-20
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We are very satisfied. Thanks Filika
Nedret Hyusein . 2023-03-18
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Absolutely outstanding ! Better than any local med restaurant - food was beautiful. Chicken was well cooked so juicy. Lamb was wonderful - mixed grill is a must. Also do some wonderful seafood dishes. Any foody get yourself down - warm friendly atmosphere and branching out from the original in Wanstead. Thank you for a great evening and amazing food
Greg Forster . 2023-03-18
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Tried the Filika Restaurant Thydon Bois with my other half, and it was great experience! AMBIENCE: A sleekly designed restaurant that is elegantly presented without compromising comfort. They have cosy corners for couples and long tables for big groups. FOOD: Amazing flavours that explodes in your mouth with every bite! You just feel happy eating their food. They serve authentic mediteranian food which is freshly made. PRESENTATION: Well, see the photos. Your eyes are full even before you taste the food. Impressive attention to details, you can tell that a lot of care has gone into preparing your food. And don't you think the blue and pink teapots are a sweet touch? SERVICE: A service with a smile. Very attentive and friendly service, nothing was too much to ask. They wiped your table clean after every course which i really liked! VALUE FOR MONEY: This is probably THE BEST (yes number 1!) Value for money restaurant that i have been to, in contrast with the quality of food and service you get! They serve big portions and would be happy to box up anything you may wish to take home. This is a must try restaurant and will surely become one of your favourites!
Cess Q . 2023-03-14
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Amazing spot with high quality food we ordered the mix grill and seafood grill ,with a mezze plater to share .honesty the grill plate would have been enough as it came with huge portions the Seafood grill is to die for amazing grilled octobus salmon...
222deryac . 2023-03-12
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Lovely Turkish restaurant, this is our favourite one so far!! Food is amazing, service is really good!! I ordered grilled mushrooms and the salmon fillet. My boyfriend ordered crispy battered prawns and chicken shish. He loved it!! I tried a bit of his chicken, tastes so good!!!!! Rice is soft, the salad is flavoursome and the salmon is beautiful!! We are 100% coming back here!!
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Called here with a view to lunch to find it is now (end Aug) a smart looking Tandoori/Curry restaurant. We weren't looking for a curry lunch so did not stop.
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Roza used to be our favourite Turkish. However it has gone downhill in recent times. Our last two orders have had missing items. We ordered the filo parcels for £6.50 I would expect more than three, it never come with the sweet chilli sauce. My chocolate brownie dessert was the smallest slither and came without ice cream. Again, for £6.50 I would expect much more. All the hot food and bread was stone cold. We didn’t receive a large pot of garlic sauce we paid extra for. We were told it would be around 40-50minutes, it turned up 20minutes later than that. All in all a very disappointing experience, cold food, long wait, over priced, missing multiple items, poor quality control or care.
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Had a mixed Shish the chicken was dry and lamb was just lumps of fat. Very expensive for what you get. Although the staff were very good. This was a very large family event and all 8 tables were charged extortionate service fee and it total that came to £280 an absolute joke when we only had 2 servers. It took them over an hour for us to all pay as there was items on the bills that we didn’t get and unfortunately we decided just to pay and get out. But most certainly will not be returning.