Location: Loughton
Top Restaurants in Loughton
Loughton Food Guide: 10 Must-Eat Restaurants & Street Food Stalls in Loughton
Loughton (/ˈlaʊtən/) is a town and civil parish in the Epping Forest District of Essex, and part of the metropolitan area of London and the Greater London Urban Area. It is located between 11 and 13 miles (21 km) north east of Charing Cross in London, south of the M25 and west of the M11 motorway and has boundaries with Chingford, Waltham Abbey, Theydon Bois, Chigwell and Buckhurst Hill. Loughton includes three conservation areas and there are 56 listed buildings in the town, together with a further 50 that are locally listed.
Things to do in Loughton
1. Zizzi - Loughton
Overall Ratings
4 based on 231 reviews
Zizzi Italian restaurant in Loughton is at the end of a busy high street, and set in an old pub where you can watch the chefs cooking your meals and tossing pizzas before putting them in the authentic wood oven. Hidden at the back is a secret al fresco dining area which is a real sun-trap in the summer and makes a great place to enjoy some beer, wine and fresh simple Italian food. Zizzi restaurants are passionate about simple Italian cookery. Whether it's pizza or pasta, salads or risotto, or carne and pesce (meat and fish), each dish is prepared with fresh, seasonal ingredients - from the popular classics to Zizzi's own innovations - ensuring that you can enjoy a great Italian dining experience, at any of Zizzi's Italian restaurants around the country.
Reviewed By Michael S
Went for a Saturday night family birthday meal. 8 of us. The staff, as usual, were friendly, helpful and efficient. They make it look so easy! Thanks for a lovely evening. And thanks to 'Blueberry' for taking (and photobombing) the picture! ?
2. Cafe Rouge
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 264 reviews
You'll love a visit to Café Rouge Loughton... fabulous French fare set amongst a beautiful landscaped outdoor eating area and an interior designed to transport you to a bistro in the heart of Paris. For larger parties there's a private room available, and on certain nights live music is organised. What could be better than sharing a bottle of your fave wine while enjoying your night away?
Reviewed By gill624 - Loughton, United Kingdom
Nuno the waiter made our experience really enjoyable today. The service was excellent, the food delicious and Nuno even provided me with a complimentary hot lemon drink to soothe my cough. Would definitely recommend a visit
3. The Olive Tree
Overall Ratings
4 based on 474 reviews
Our menu draws it's influence from the Mediterranean (Greece, Portugal, Italy, Spain...) using Fresh quality ingredients sourced locally wherever possible.Whether you are wanting a quick simple lunch, meeting with business colleagues or planning a special night out with friends and family, The Olive Tree is the perfect choice.
Reviewed By Derek S
Liked the decor, after that all downhill. On ordering asked more than once for a Meze for two, was given a mixed grill with chips.The mixed grill being as near as we got to a Meze ( selection of small dishes ).
No sign of any pitta bread, dips, salad, haloumi etc.. Mentioned the fact that the meal was unlike any Meze I'd ever had only to be told we should have ordered a Meze because this is a modern Greek restaurant ( whatever that meant ). So basically £60 for Kebab and chips for two and one glass of wine. Unfortunate it had to happen on my partners 60th overall not impressed.
4. Wo Fat
Overall Ratings
4 based on 205 reviews
Very popular local restaurant
Reviewed By SD0307
The food is amazing but the restaurant is a little tired and needs updating. However this is the best place to have Chinese in Loughton. We often go here now.
5. Two Kitchens
Overall Ratings
4 based on 181 reviews
Popular Loughton restaurant serving sushi, noodles, gourmet burgers, woodfired pizza, pasta, grills, teriyaki, donburi, desserts, bubble teas, cocktails, ramune, plum wine, sake. milkshakes, and the best coffee around town!The restaurant enjoys an inside and outside dining area
Reviewed By DrGoodBaker - Cardiff, United Kingdom
Usually I don't like restaurant with more than one type of food but this one is exceptionally good. Friendly service, good value and tasty food.
6. Bengal Spice
Overall Ratings
4 based on 85 reviews
Reviewed By Mark W - Essex, United Kingdom
We have been here quite a few times, and this is probably one of our favourite Indian resturants, warm welcome, set away from the road and a good feel to this lovely
Resturant, nicely decorated with "Black & Red" chairs and plate chargers
Attentive staff without pestering you constantly, very good food and nice coffee too
Would definately recomend and we just love this place .
Shame we have moved further away now but still drive 60 mile round trip to go there
Just wish some other resturants would go the extra mile and make your dinning experience this special, reasonable price too and accessible via public transport
Cheers M x
7. The Robin Hood
Overall Ratings
4 based on 165 reviews
Reviewed By Garry W - North London UK
Last visit to this place before moving away. Best Thai food in area reliable and quick service, never had a bad meal. Curries excellent, as are stir fries. Good range of noodle dishes and rice. Great prawn crackers.
Service always good, sweet people to deal with, always had a great time. Will miss it.
8. The Kings Oak Hotel
Overall Ratings
4 based on 298 reviews
Set in the heart of Epping Forest the Kings Oak provides a fabulous resting place for all visitors to the forest.The property has been lovingly restored to its former glory with a stylish twist of comtemporary chic and glamour.The Gastro Pub is boho Victoriana boho chic,with antique chandeliers, timber beans and racy red walls. Real log fires.Oak Lounge is victorian style, crystal chandeliers and grand floor to ceiling windows overlooking the forest. A richly elegant and intimate space to host a wedding or private dinner party. Also serves Sunday luncheon throughout the year.The Kings Room provides a stunning space for weddings, celebration parties and corporate events. State of the art lighting system.Beach Club Marquee echoes the concept of the well renowned Nikki Beach clubs and offers a trendy & glamorous party space.. Starlit ceiling, overlooking the pool and pool Gardens. Set against manificent backdrop of the forest, you feel as though you have been transported to an oasis of calm.The Forest Gardens offer a landscaped extention of Epping Forest, with only a low picket fence separating you from the deer, rabbits and other woodland folk. The Forest Garden provides both an adventure playground for the children and a tranquil setting for adults and makes for a delightful watering hole. We offer barbeque and hog roast on fine weather weekends as well as alfresco events.
Reviewed By mary_ash86- - London, United Kingdom
Had a Birthday bash at this venue in the amazing Kings room that has recently been refurbished...really does have the wow factor . Staff very attentive and accommodating, resident DJ played great tunes, everything looked fantastic and everyone had a great time.
Only let down was the 12 hot platters ordered at a cost of £540 - they sounded good on paper , but in reality were poor quality, and looked from the chill/ freezer counter of Tescos. In addition, each platter was padded out with oodles of chips. It was embarrassing to say the least as guests were buying Mackie D's on the way home ! Was really disappointed as had had their Hog Roast at a previous occasion which was fantastic and expected the same quality freshly made food. I was given a part financial compensation when I complained, but was told the guests spoken to all said how much they enjoyed the food -- have yet to find out which guests these were !
9. The Bluebell Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 444 reviews
Fine Dining English
Reviewed By Antonio M - Woodford, United Kingdom
We were recommended to give a try to this restaurant, so we decided to book a table for Valentine's day. We had to wait for 25 minutes, although our table was empty. Other people were waiting for almost 40-45 minutes.
There was a fixed menu for £70 each + drinks and service charge on top of that.
The portions were ridiculously small. The lamb was a joke, seabass and scallops were fine, but the rest of things nothing special. Desserts very disappointing.
I feel I wasted my money here. £200 for an average dinner. The bill had some drinks and things that we hadn't ordered, so it had to be rectified.
There has been a change of management. The place is really going downhill and losing regular customers.
10. The Victoria Tavern
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 140 reviews
165 Smart's Lane<br>Town Centre, Loughton IG10 4BP<br>020 8508 1779
Reviewed By Debrasal63 - London, United Kingdom
We needed a venue for a wake after our mother's funeral in June. We visited the pub and met the manager Jim who said he could accommodate us and would send us menus. Despite going to the pub twice and texting and leaving voice messages for Jim he never bothered to contact us. It was very rude and so uncaring and just added to our stress and sadness. We ended up holding the wake at the nearby Gardeners Arms - and they were wonderful in every way.
