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Cilantro Lagos
7 Musa Yar' Adua St, Victoria Island 106104, Lagos, Nigeria
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ig
Review №1

Very good spot for either daytime or nighttime. The ambiance adjusts with time, the staff are respectful and helpful ( I recommend leaving them a tip if you can). Food might underwhelm if Indian meals arent to your taste. The price is similar to the usual Lagos restaurant price point though.Really enjoyed the cocktails on their drink menu, I personally recommend the Pink sparking gin.Ive been here twice already, and I see myself visiting again.

Ay
Review №2

I made a reservation at this restaurant for a dinner in honor of a friend who was relocating out of the country. I found the restaurant to be very beautiful and spacious but yet very accommodating of most of our culinary and non-culinary requests. The waiters were great, always eager to top-up every empty glass. Besides the great service the food was quite delicious and more affordable compared to most. For a party of over 26 people, our total bill was about N450,000 ($900) in comparison to other restaurants of a similar stature the pricing was a real steal.

Mi
Review №3

I love this place. The food came on time, the drinks came on time, the staff are nice, everything is just right. I love the outdoor sitting option. The chicken was delicious and the pineapple drink was really nice. Its easily affordable and a great place to hang out, have dinner and even celebrate birthdays.

Ad
Review №4

My friend threw his wife a surprise birthday dinner here and it was amazing.We used the outdoor space, just close to the bar. It was my first time there and the meal was good. The ambience was also quite lovely.I noticed that they had a shisha bar, so I guess thats also available if you request for it

Fe
Review №5

Delighted I chose the place for hangout with friends. Everyone was super satisfied. The food combination was good and every item in the mix was super tasty. It is value for money. I highly recommend the cheesy Naan (Good starter).The combo mix was very nice. Everyone had a good comment on the food and the service.Nice space. It has indoor and outdoor sitting areas. The outdoor gets fully booked pretty fast.The waiter who attended to us was super efficient and the service was commendable.

Mo
Review №6

Definitely fine dining. Ambience is very welcoming and charming.Had this fantastic Lamb Rump steak served with mushroom sauce.. I think. 😄Quite filling and so delicious!

La
Review №7

Great ambiance, good food , lovely staff , the only down side is that if you sit outside , bees might hover around you. Which I think needs to be sorted. Also value for money!

Jo
Review №8

Nice place, food took a while to get out though. It’s a bit Pricey IMO, especially the pasta meal we had I mean compared to what we got. It’s a nice hangout place in general, great ambience. However the waiters seemed to have little knowledge about the menu and could not really advice, that wasn’t entirely cool.

Os
Review №9

After visiting the Abuja branch a couple of times, I tried out cilantro Lagos and happy to say the experience is just as good (or better in some areas).Meals are adequately priced and tasty, and the drinks are well made. I almost always have the butter chicken and cheese naan and Ive never been disappointed.Be sure to make a reservation if youre going during peak hours or you might need to wait a while to get a table.

St
Review №10

The place is pretty cool, a great place to have a celebration or just hang out with friends, but there are bits of red flags.The waiters have pretty much little or no idea about their menu options, they cannot help customers with making decisions and find it hard understanding questions about the food.The place is pretty pricey, so it helps if you get a copy of the menu before going. As if that is not enough, there are unnecessary charges you have to pay for just because you dined there. The most annoying was the service charge. Even the waiters had no explanation for what it was for, just that we were charged for their service.There are great locations for taking pictures, and the place s well lit at night time.For the food, Id advice you go for what youre used to. The noodles and rice are pretty good, you might want to get adventurous there. The pasta quantity isnt great at all, and its quite bland in taste.It wasnt a bad experience though, if you have a taste for Indian food, I think itd match your craving.

Sh
Review №11

Ambiance is so cool, especially outdoor.. fresh air, nice landscapes, dramatic lights.. prices are average and good presentation. Service was super from reception to our waiter-Simon, was a 5-star Service. He knows very well the definition of customer service. Parking is a bit of a challenge but bearable. Overall experience was great, highly recommended, worth the next visit.

nw
Review №12

You should visit Cilantro Lagos.The environment is neat, beautiful, and the ambience is very good.They have indoor and outdoor seating, and an amazing live band.Large TV screens are also available for soccer matches, etc.Their menu is fairly robust (most indian though)In terms of customer service, they are excellent.Finally, their pricing is about the same with that of their counterparts.I have attached some pictures of my outdoor experience.Will I visit again? Yes, I want to experience the indoor seating, and enjoy their live band again.

Ol
Review №13

Cool Ambiance, well mannered waiters, averagely affordable meals, majorly Indian cuisine. I had the Salmon but honestly it was quite tasteless, I expected more since it was the most expensive meal on their menu. But every other thing was Fantastic.

St
Review №14

The ambience here is amazing. Everywhere is super clean and well organized. The staff are very warm and humble. Although the food takes a while before it’s out but that’s not a deal breaker for me because it’s freshly made and worth the wait.The road to cilantro is really bad though. Thoroughly damaged. And parking is hardly sufficient when they have a full house... which is practically every evening. So you must make reservations before you come if not you might not get a seat. Although the (lovely) staff will work very hard to find you a spot.Shisha is available in the outdoor area.Did I mention the affordability of the meals? The prices are fair for VI and the portions are satisfactory. To be honest, I love this place and this is the very first time on maps I’ll say “I recommend it”.

Ol
Review №15

If you want the assembly of foreigners and expatriates in lagos with a feel of Indian and local cuisines, this is the place to visit. A tastefully finished indoor and outdoor lounge in the heart of Vitoria island. Very good parking space and a host of service men to assist you settle in.The bar is well equipped and very special chefs to make your stay solid. Very good for hangouts and professionals meet-up.

Ch
Review №16

Amazing restaurant. Meals are affordable, ambience is lovely. Especially the Indian cuisine 😍 Definitely a cool place to spend quality time. Staff are courteous and professional. I recommended if youre looking for something different from the regular. I particularly loved the biriyani meal.

Po
Review №17

Ill start with the food, bc that was my favorite part of the entire experience, I had a bit of pretty much everything our party ordered, and the flavors were all lovely, the spice was just right as well & the paneer [cottage cheese] was just great, I salted the sauce a tad, but that was my preference of course. The drinks were pretty good, the virgin frozen margarita was a tad too sweet for me. Our wait staff was efficient [s/o Simon] one silly wait staff [who Ill not name] left our booth without attendance and didnt bother to let us know that our orders had not been processed - which is incredibly unprofessional, otherwise everything was just right. The ambience, the music - I particularly loved the music & the little birthday songs by the wait staff, that was cute. Id deffo recommend Cilantro for lovers of Indian cuisine.

As
Review №18

Very good place for Indian foods and nice environment. They have outside siting arrangement and eating outside and it was very enjoyable.Staffs are very welcoming and supportive. Foods are very testy and enough in quantity.They follow the social distancing and kept hand sanitizer in each table ( which all of us like )

ab
Review №19

I’ll give cilantro a 4* not because they are perfect but because they are willing to serve and would go extra to make your stay. You often go to restaurants that are very accommodating especially for celebrations.Ambience: 3.5*Food: 4*Staff: 7* ( If I do say so myself)And the managers : perfect 👍🏾

Ni
Review №20

Awesome family place with good food stuff and in the centre of Lagos 😜

Mi
Review №21

I visited @cilantrolagos during the Pizza week🍕 and I must say that I’m glad I did.We had their Chicken Suya and Margherita pizza was the plus one. Still thinking about the best word to describe that chicken Suya pizza besides “beautiful” 😍, every slice was a hit back to back. I’ve had Chicken Suya Pizza from different restaurants before but this one hit home! They were generous with the chicken and veggies, the yagi sauce was just right and the crust was heavenly bliss 🤤🤤🤤🤤Now you’d think the Margherita would be boring but nah, they decided to bless my tastebuds with cheese. I enjoyed this too, I usually shy away from Margherita pizza but after tasting this I just want more. The mozzarella cheese 😍, the crust 🤤. I’m craving these pizzas 🍕 now aishhhhhThe service at Cilantro during my visit was lovely, from the lady that attended to us from the entrance, waiter and everyone I came across. They were friendly and courteous.The ambience was elegant and felt premium. I love the spacing and the outdoor area. Everything works for me and I’d be sure to visit again.💳 : N5,500 I think, tax exclusive 🤔 (Pizza week)

ga
Review №22

Saw this place on instagram and decided to check it out. The ambience is beautiful. It was formerly 7square and its now more of an Asian restaurant.We had the passion fruit cocktail, prawns and lamb chops. We also had the nan which was delicious.Its new and they are doing a good job.I will advise you call before you get there and ensure the reserve your table. I had to stand for a long time waiting for a table.Over all the waiter was very friendly and I enjoyed the way she paid attention to us.

Dh
Review №23

Excellent food. Menu is extensive and seasonal to a particularly high standard. Definitely fine dining. The staff truly cares about your experience. The food is absolutely amazing, it was the best meal we had in a while.Highly recommended!

Ja
Review №24

I must say that I was amazed by the green vegetation I saw. I could feel mother nature calling me to chill and have the best of what nature has to offer. Workers are friendly and understanding.

Nn
Review №25

The only thing I thoroughly enjoyed was their steak. The pepper sauce has a charred and bitter taste. Coconut lime rice is 👌🏽.

Du
Review №26

Lovely place, nice ambiance, amazing staffs but the dish I ate was a bit too salty

Ak
Review №27

My order was botched and it wasnt completed (very disappointing)Theres indoor and outdoor seating; the outdoor is really well lit at night, sets for a nice mood.Definitely a great place to hangout with friends or groups of people.Theres also a barGeneral ambience is really nice.The service was fair asides for the botched order but food compensated for the glitchI will definitely visit again, hoping for a better service

ak
Review №28

A very perfect place to chill and have a good time. The bar is so colourful n mind blowing and the environment z so cool n peaceful. And to say about the food was out of this continent.

Ad
Review №29

Lovely place, has a beautiful ambience but food can be improved

Er
Review №30

Easy 5 stars. Lovely indoor space with probably the best outdoor ambience in Lagos. Attention to detail is high, pricing is decent and meals are delish! Happy days

Ah
Review №31

Bad reviews are no fun to write. You end up just thinking about the bad experience as you write it the following morning, and in many cases, you get upset all over again. I went to this place because 2 days earlier I had been to the Cilantro in Abuja for the first time and was completely blown away by the experience. The restaurant looked great, it was huge, the waiters were attentive and friendly, the food was brilliant both in terms of quality and quantity, and the pricing was surprisingly really good.This was not the case at the other one. Some things I can forgive, because Lagos is a different social and business landscape to Abuja. I didnt expect the portions to be as big, or the prices to be as low, but I expected to be treated to a similar experience. You see I assumed that because the Cilantro brand was so big that they would have worked very hard to unify the experience across all their restaurants, I was wrong. Abysmal performance by the waiters, and generally lackluster approach to the food. What hurt the most was when I posted on my social media that I didnt enjoy my experience there and people came out to say oh yeah we couldve told you not to go there, that place sucks. As far as I can tell, this restaurant operates as a place where people who appear to be very rich can hang out, but with little real interest in the business of being a restaurant. A total shame.

Ta
Review №32

Its a lovely place and not so expensive as people may think.

To
Review №33

My second time eating at this restaurant and they are very customer friendly. The food is awesome and has a nice food fired smokey taste

Re
Review №34

Absolutely fabulous restaurant with top class Indian cuisine. Very spacious both in and out and well laid out. The food is great and comes quickly. Great staff and owners and probably one of the best spaces for a mini birthday event.

ol
Review №35

Service very good, the wine, the food very goid

Os
Review №36

This restaurant has great potential as it’s spacious with indoor and outdoor seating area, however their meals weren’t that tasty and their waiters were not attentive. I liked the rice and noodles, even though the menu stated it’ll come with sauce, it was apparently cooked with it so be warned, it comes plain. The masala sauce was good though. All in all, it’s a cool place to just chill and have drinks.Ps. If you think the place is familiar, it’s actually is cos it’s the location for former 7square restaurant.

Ad
Review №37

Lovely place… lovely food, especially the Indian cusine

Oh
Review №38

Love the atmosphere. The food was fabulous and the servers were nice. I would go back.I would appreciate if tip was added to the bill. I dont usually carry cash around so I couldnt tip the server.. 😩

Se
Review №39

Cilantro was great. Food was good. Ambience perfect. After my meal, went outside to chill. Another thumbs up.Would suggest small diversity in the music, Nigerians like to jive while chilling.

Di
Review №40

Lovely ambience snd amazing cocktail. Although the food took some time and it’s very busy on Sundays

EN
Review №41

An uptown state of the art night life destination. They have several menu ranging from Indian, Chinese, and Labanese cuisine. They have a very beautiful out door and indoor ambiance. Its a perfect birthday party venue or any other sort of celebration with friends. You can find people of different nationalities here. They have a friendly staff and good restrooms. You can locate this place through Ozumba Mbadiwe road, off Kofe Abayomi street on Victoria Island. This place is actively bubbling till 1am. Although parking space is a challenge its actually worth a shot. Its not wheel chair accessible but they offer take away and delivery services and their menu is relatively affordable.

Ki
Review №42

Lovely interior.The food was so good, I felt like I couldnt get enough. Good place for events too, there was a proposal and 2 birthday celebrations the day I visited and the proposal was fun to watch. All 3 events didnt disturb others who were casually just there for food and chat. You never know what fun thing might just be happening when you go. Highly rated. Well done Cilantro!

Ju
Review №43

First you have to book ahead before coming during the weekends. Their pizza was so good with cheese, although it took longer than expected to get ready, but it was worth the wait.It was #Mastercardweek, so we got one extra pizza free after ordering for a pizza. If you like spicy pizza (not so spicy), you should order their chicken suya pizza. Youd love it.

Bi
Review №44

Great food, variety, fresh, well prepared and healthy and very friendly service and good prices. A good restaurant Ill visit over and again. Good ambience

Go
Review №45

Disappointed; in just one word.Bit excited when entered seeing the ambiance and space. But the excitement faded away with long waiting time before we ordered.Poor service, fair quality and taste of food added to the pricy menu increased my disappointment more.

Qu
Review №46

Beautiful indian restaurant with great food😁😁

Sa
Review №47

Really classy, excellent customer service.

Ro
Review №48

Food was good. Prices very good.Today service was a little slow.

Lo
Review №49

The food was not great at all. Greasy and not fresh in my opinion. Wont be going back. Nice ambience though

Bo
Review №50

Beautiful and lively ambience outdoor. We visited on a Friday evening, It wasnt overly busy, but It seemed like the waiting staff were either stretched or not trained properly. Food was mediocre and service was poor. However, my co-diners loved the cheese nan, which was the only memorable dish.

Ti
Review №51

Nice and Kool environment.The food is nice.I had salmon fish and jollof rice.

AB
Review №52

Where do I start from. The food is great especially the prawn noodles, ambience is fantastic, I had the frozen margarita it was really good not too sweet at the same time not bland. Not a fan of Indian music so thats it

Ma
Review №53

I have been to Cilantro in Kano and a few days back I tried the Lagos branch.Great inside & outside seating with a nice atmosphere. Food is good, waiters are attentive. Music is a bit too loud to have conversations though.

An
Review №54

Lovely ambiance. Food was good too.Nice place.

ol
Review №55

Newly open with a lovely environment. Good service and serene environment.

Eb
Review №56

If you like Indian food, its a nice place. I even enjoyed their naan bread with cheese, which is saying something because Im not a big fan of Indian. Anyways. The food was good, the staff very courteous, and the environment was great. They deserve the 5 starts.

Vi
Review №57

The ambience is good but I dont like the food.

On
Review №58

Food was amazing, staff was gracious! Awesome experience.

Da
Review №59

It was actually a nice experience... I actually dont have any word to describe the good vibes I got at cilantro 🥰

Wi
Review №60

They serve tasty meals, their service is great, its a neat place with a mostly awesome ambience. I also think it is reasonably priced. However, I was a bit ticked off by the service charge asides consumption tax which I thoughy was quite high. I mean, Ill eat there again if my mood and pocket is right :)

Pr
Review №61

Beautiful place to relax with friends and family,you could have a buisness lunch there as well

Ye
Review №62

Atmosphere was beautiful. If you are feeling adventurous with Indian food then please go there. Hubby wasnt in for Indian food so we had to leave but the Chapman was awesome.

Ad
Review №63

The portions here are really worth it!! The meals were also really tasty. Loved the scenery as well and its good for pictures! If you plan to go during the weekend ensure to call ahead and reserve a table as it gets really full! Loved the experience! Will definitely be going again.

Ol
Review №64

Nice bourgeois Indian food. Perfect for spending time with friends. Also, quite nicely priced. We had to make a reservation before we got there and we were surprised that there weren’t a lot of people in when we arrived.

ol
Review №65

Very lovely ambience. Courteous staff.

Ka
Review №66

One of my personal best experience. The lighting system with different beautiful colours, sitting arrangements are beautiful and music is just right with the volume at respectable ranges.

he
Review №67

The wait to get a reservation is quite long. The venue is spacious with a classic cubicles. Ambiance is good and service levels generally good.The food is primarily Indian and no beef or pork is served.We had the fish tandoori starter which was really well seasoned, juicy and soft. The trio of dips a let down. The olives, basil or eggplant could not be tasted as the base was overpowering or more likely under seasoned.The biryani was good. The lamb curry good bit overly sweet.Value for money overall.I encountered the same problem as in many restaurants; being non drinkers not receiving competency training at opening and serving wine.Restaurateurs please issue waiters with proper bottle openers that has a knife at the other end. The knife is there to cut/score the aluminum cap, cleanly removing it, before removing the cork.

Ib
Review №68

Warm. Ambiance wonderful, service great. Lost an earring though, hope its found.

Og
Review №69

Loved the food, it was a bit noisy but it was at night so it was expected.I had the garlic naan and butter chicken and it was the moistest-melt-in-your-mouth chicken I’ve ever had.Prices are fair too.

Ob
Review №70

Once you enter,youre treated like royalty.Good food and music.Definitely would love to go there again.

Uc
Review №71

Exquisite. Just the place you wanna be.

Iy
Review №72

Ambience is great

Fa
Review №73

The ambience here was great, very lovely. The food was good, had the butter chicken and naan, as well as tandoori chicken, which was a bit dry. The service could be slightly better, the waiters need to check in once in a while to see if customers need anything. We had to actively look and call for them.

Nk
Review №74

Fantastic ambience! Had my birthday celebrations here last month and it was surreal. The atmosphere was just great, i prefer the outdoor sitting area. The food was good and shockingly affordable. Portions are very large. Overall a very great experience. Will highly recommend

Ik
Review №75

We loved the food and not too pricey. A little wait but worth it. Maybe they can add some finger food to fill little wait time but can say quality is worth the little wait. Customer service is also commendable.

To
Review №76

Love Indian cuisines? Cilantro is the best spot for you. The food here is relatively affordable and hella tasty. The chefs definitely know what they are doing.Also, make sure to order the butter chicken and thank me later.

To
Review №77

Its a restaurant with authentic Indian cuisine. The food is delicious. The ambience is nice. Its got a nice outdoor set up for anyone who wishes to eat outdoors.

Pa
Review №78

Its a really cool and relaxed ambience. I tried the curries and they were flavourful- however I was charged separately for the rice even though I had asked the waiter while I was placing my order and she confirmed the curry comes with rice serving. Overall a good experience and I will try it again.

Ir
Review №79

Food is nice, lovely ambiance, they made us pay for our little slice of birthday cake. I tot that mean given that we were over 25 that came and celebrated, surely cake could have been on the house 😏

Oy
Review №80

Excellent service plus very decent guests

Mo
Review №81

Very nice! Lovely ambience, good food, nice background music.

Ad
Review №82

I hadnt tried indian cuisine before visiting Cilantro, so it was a bit of a risk. I absolutely loved it and recommend it to everyone now. The food is great, ambience is really cool and the service was nice also.

Ja
Review №83

I’ll definitely be coming back...that’s how much I njoyed the ambience and friendly staff

Al
Review №84

Well designed soace with very awesome customer service. Would definitely be back!

Sh
Review №85

One of very upscale place for lunch and dine...excellent place for team getotehter Indian and continental dish on the menu...Indoor and outdoor set up with bug screen TV.

Un
Review №86

It’s the ambience for me 🥰

as
Review №87

Very cool ambience, but their foods are exotic, no local dishes.

Se
Review №88

Good ambience. Great food. You have to know how to navigate around the Indian cuisine though

Uz
Review №89

Amazing experience. Fantastic meals and stomach friendly for a first timely. Lovely meals.

Am
Review №90

The landscape, oh my God! The mango leaves hovering on the trunk and some fruits dangling in the cool evening all add beauty to the scenery. Oh! Should I talk of the tree growing through a roof!😱 It looks magical! The food itself, full course, fresh from the farm and fresh from the oven! The services- on point! Will definitely visit again and again!

Vi
Review №91

Excellent ambience, the feel of home. Outdoor dining is amazing. No doubt the food was extremely scrumptious n was a delight for a long waited excellent Indian & Lebanese cuisine in Lagos. Must in the list to visit in Lagos for a fabulous fine dining experience. Staffs were courteous. Well trained pleasing hospitality.

Is
Review №92

The Indian cuisine was too spicy. Customer service was below average for me, the waiters were not warm or even friendly. The ambience was impressive but you have to wait a while to get a table. So you should book ahead.

Ga
Review №93

Nice place to be

ol
Review №94

Cilantro was a lovely experience. The waiters were attentive and kind, the food came fast and it was good.

On
Review №95

Ambience and decor were amazing. Authentic indian food and moderately priced

Ab
Review №96

Nice place to hang on VI. Good good. The outdoor space is got a nice view with a big screen for sport viewing.

Sm
Review №97

Nice ambience... tasty food.. and a very good service... over all its a fine place to dine out and a nice experience. Do try it out!

Hi
Review №98

I love everything about this restaurant! Affordable, tasty and large food options! Waiters were attentive and lovely despite attending to several other people. Tried the butter chicken with cheese Naan and shrimp rice. Just fantastic! Now my favorite restaurant in Lagos!Tip: Try to book a reservation in advance if possible. They get full on the weekends.

Ay
Review №99

Food is good. Space is beautiful. Service is decent

Ad
Review №100

Nice spot.

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  • Address:7 Musa Yar' Adua St, Victoria Island 106104, Lagos, Nigeria
  • Site:http://www.facebook.com/cilantrolagos
  • Phone:+234 902 199 9999
Categories
  • Fine dining restaurant
Working hours
  • Monday:11AM–11:30PM
  • Tuesday:11AM–11:30PM
  • Wednesday:11AM–11:30PM
  • Thursday:11AM–11:30PM
  • Friday:11AM–11:30PM
  • Saturday:11AM–11:30PM
  • Sunday:11AM–11:30PM
Service options
  • Delivery:Yes
  • Takeaway:Yes
  • Dine-in:Yes
Amenities
  • Good for kids:Yes
Atmosphere
  • Cosy:Yes
Crowd
  • Groups:Yes
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