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Afghan restaurant

Shinwari Restaurant

229-231 Cranbrook Road, Ilford

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Modern dining room with traditional decor of reds and golds serving halal Afghan and Persian menu. Summary via Google

About Shinwari Restaurant

Shinwari Restaurant occupies a modern dining room decorated in reds and golds on Cranbrook Road in Ilford. The kitchen serves halal Afghan and Persian dishes, with diners noting the lamb karahi and chapli kebabs among the offerings. The restaurant takes bookings and is suited to children and larger groups.

The restaurant holds a food hygiene rating of 1 out of 5. Reviews are mixed on service standards, with some reporting friendly and attentive staff alongside comments about unprofessional or slow service.

Opening hours

Monday
12:00 – 11:30 PM
Tuesday
12:00 – 11:30 PM
Wednesday
12:00 – 11:30 PM
Thursday
12:00 – 11:30 PM
Friday
12:00 – 11:30 PM
Saturday
12:00 – 11:30 PM
Sunday
12:00 – 11:30 PM

What's nearby

  • Essex Spicy Chicken & Pizza next door
  • Supplementary Education Centre next door
  • Lucilla Schoolwear Ltd next door
  • Redbridge Diabetes Eye Screening Service next door
  • haart Estate and Lettings Agents Ilford next door

Distances as the crow flies, via Google

Diners like this restaurant's delicious, authentic Afghan food, especially the lamb karahi and chapli kebabs, and appreciate the friendly, attentive staff and welcoming atmosphere.

Other reviews mention the service can be unprofessional and slow.

Summary via Google

At a glance

Guest rating
4.0 / 5 (1,047 reviews)
Dogs allowed
No
Good for children
Yes
Good for groups
Yes
Booking required
Yes
Food hygiene rating
1 out of 5 – Major improvement necessary
Destination
Ilford

Food hygiene rating from the Food Standards Agency.