Cirilo Filipino Kainan

Just a five minute walk from Tower Bridge is this gem of a restaurant. Nothing too special inside but the food is exceptional. Fresh ingredients, great portion sizes and so, so, tasty. Whether or not you've had Filipino food before you will still be taken aback by the quality of the food. We were more than satisfied when we left and the owners (husband and wife) were welcoming and friendly. It's in a very unassuming area but don't let that put you off as this is one of the best Filipino restaurants we've been too!

My mother-in-law came to visit and she mentioned that she would like to go to a Filipino restaurant. A quick Googling and Cirilo Filipino was the choice. A small, well-lit, and clean restaurant. I sensed this will be authentic or close-to-home cooking, and I was not disappointed. A fusion of different tastes, with every bite. I recommend and can't wait for a return visit with some friends. I could not stop 😄 laughing when I heard the back story. Mother-in-law wants to eat Adobo and Kare Kare as she saw it eaten in a film series she is watching. 😮 Ad placement does work! If you are driving parking is restrictive.

Ordered a bunch of my favourtie Filipino dish from back home and I must say, they've done well 👍 My partner enjoyed it too and it was his first time to taste Filipino cuisine. Great job!

A true hidden gem in London! Just a couple of minutes walk from Tower Bridge. Staff are friendly and you will feel at home. We have tried the spring roll, crispy duck, chicken sisig, lechong kawali and kare-kare! They are all delicious and has that authentic Filipino punch! Dish portion is very good. Sharing is advised!

Ordered the pork & chicken sisig and it was very very flavourful! It was £10.50 each and it was a good size for its price, but the rice came separately which was an additional £3. I’d definitely come back to try some of their other dishes! Also, ask for tap water because their still bottled water is £.475 :(

Delicious first taste of Filipino food, and a great version of Singapore noodles. Great value and handy for Wilton’s round the corner

We had beef sisig and adobo with rice. First time with Philippino food and so so good. The sisig was nicely spicy and saucy. The chicken adobo nicely marinated and with beautifully cooked potatoes.

I'm so glad I had my birthday meal here, as the food and service were worth more than 5 stars. This place is a hidden gem so don't tell too many about it, but at the same time tell people about it and change there lives for the better!

Great attentive service, great pork sisig! Nice family spot that is a little off the beaten path, but worth the visit.

I was intrigued by the name of this place and was surprised to find a Filipino restaurant in London! I've had a good amount of Filipino food back in the states so in comparison, not the same. But nevertheless, still really good for London! I thought the price was pretty reasonable. I ordered the sea bass starter. The sea bass was more like sashimi that has been marinated for over 24 hours. It was a light refreshing appetizer. I paired it with just a simple veggie stir fry dish. I like that it wasn't too salty! Typically it is eaten with rice, but I enjoyed it just the same without it. They accept card and cash. The service was quick and easy for takeaway. They have a nice, intimate interior for indoor dining as well.

The portions were good size and delicious, and definitely would go back. Service was excellent, and the young man was very attentive. Small intimate, loved the music.

Went in expecting it was a run of the mill Filipino restaurant. Left full and blown away with the quality of the food and presentation. Great prices for what you get. Way better than many Filipino restaurants I frequent in California.

I should start off by saying I have zero reference points on Filipino cooking. Nada. Zip. So what follows is unclouded by comparison. All that said, this is a reasonably priced neighbourhood restaurant, popular with local hipsters and residents of the hostel around the corner. Starters run to around £5, and include a couple of soups ( spicy tofu or not spicy wonton), spring rolls, and some seafood choices. Mains include what I take to be Filipino classics, such as various tropes of sisig, adobo, kare kare, and various forms of noodley soups. These range from about £9 to approximately £13. For dessert, your onlyy real option is turon, a sort of banana spring roll served with ice cream, syrup and other bits and pieces, inexplicably served with a garnish of what looks like dill and chives. There is a functional wine list- don't overlook the (punchy) Red Horse beer. Staff are friendly and accommodating. Expect to pay something in the order of £40/head for three courses.

Looking for friendly, casual, and high quality flavors look no further - Cirilo Filipino Kainan is your place. Living in NY I look forward to experiencing ethnic cuisines in other countries and being a Filipino I am extra excited to try what the particular city has to offer. I went with an all vegetarian approach this meal and the Chef pays keen attention to delicate flavors and textures a veggie dish poses. The spring rolls were a perfect balance of crunch, textures and especially flavor. The Pinakbit was excellent and struck a balanced flavor profile of soft and firm veggies complimented beautifully by the delicate soy garlic infused sauce. I can't wait to return to London and try going full carnivore next visit!

I've been dying to come here, but it was beyond bland. Not like my Lola or any Lola's home cooking. This was clearly catered to the non-Filipino. Started w/ Crab & Prawn Lumpia which just felt 'bitin' - it was almost like they forgot the filling. Pancit Canton tasted very milky more than anything. The best part was the abundance of veggies. Adobo was good but it's frustrating that you have to order rice on the side. Filipino food is made for rice, so the add'l bowls of add-on rice feel a bit cheap to the experience. The shining light was the Lechon Paksiw. It was very much 'elevated' from what I'm used to - but the acid/sweet combo was a great end to the subpar brunch.

I'm a tourist from USA and it just happens that we stumble at this place and of course I don't say NO to my own Filipino cuisine. So happy to have had a Filipino food after traveling 24 hrs. Me and my son ordered kare kare and sisig. It was really good for my taste.

Amazing place nearby the Marlin apartment we booked. Limited seating so reserve during the dinner rush. Great choices of food and different styles of noodles

We found this place thanks to Yelp after an amazing show at Wilton's Music Hall. It was right around the corner and super convenient, so I would definitely come back again before or after another show. They were also open pretty late - so that was a plus. The service was great here, and I felt like I was a friend to the staff. They were all very friendly and treated me like I was a recurring customer. Love it! As for food, we got: - Duck appetizer: Delicious! Pieces of shredded duck that you put into a rice wrapper (like a taco) and then top off with cucumbers, green onion, and sauce. Delicious and would get again. - Chicken adobo: My husband loved this dish because it kind of tasted like sweet and sour chicken. However, I wasn't as big a fan because the chicken came out crispy and I was expecting a slow cooked, tender chicken dish (that's the only chicken adobo I've had before). It wasn't bad, just wasn't what I had expected. I actually thought that they had maybe brought us the wrong dish at first. Haha. - Singapore noodles: Pretty good. We ordered chicken and shrimp with ours. There were only a few pieces of shrimp, but there was a good amount of chicken. Good, flavorful dish. Heads up that the location is right by...something (tube/train?) so there is some hardcore rumbling every few minutes, but no biggie.

Just OK compared to California's Orange County vast Filipino places. Small place, small bathroom, oh well everything is small in Europe anyway. No choice but to eat here if you're craving for Filipino food.

We read about this place on yelp and it was a close walk to the Marlin Apartments where we're staying so we decided to check it out. As a vegetarian I was really pleased with all of the options they had and everything was fairly reasonably priced. Lots of good noodle dishes! Also had a really great special appetizer of the day. The place is small so a reservation would definitely be a good idea although we got lucky and were able to just walk in. The service was also good, my water glass was always full! Overall good. I was a little underwhelmed by my main dish but I would go back again!

Small space with great flavor! I love the small space and the service. Good spot to check out in a hurry and in need of a warm meal.

How have I not reviewed this earlier? This is my comfort food place, when I'm craving fresh, delicious Filipino food. Granted, it is not truly traditional and some dishes are a bit pricey, but you leave well-fed and not regretful at all. My favorite dishes would be their take on Kare-Kare (I actually prefer their version to the traditional really heavy sauce!), the Pork BBQ skewers and garlic fried rice with any Filipino meal is a must. If you're new to Filipino food, I recommend the Pork BBQ, Garlic Fried Rice, Mechado, Menudo. If they're offering any sort of Crispy Pork, go for it! What I like is that the recipes are not heavy, so nothing I've had there is cooked in that kind of guilt-ridden oily base. Really impressively consistent and yummy!

Really really bland food. Quite tasteless except the noodles which were dosed in so much oil, that oil was the only flavour in the dish. Waitress was quite abrupt too.

Extremely small serving. Definitely not worth the price. This isn't a 5 star restaurant where they can get away with the portion. Taste is OK. Would recommend going elsewhere, better bang for the buck.

The food was delicious! I ordered the chicken chow mien and some springrolls! My wife and I enjoyed it. The place is very well decorated and lovely. I recommend it!!!

Google said this place was the best in the area for a pre-gig meal. They were right. Beautifully presented duck stir fry & special Mechado beef. Started with spicy chicken wings & ribs. Was not disappointed. Both in amazing sauce and plenty in the portion. Everything that our fellow diners were ordering looked & smelled so good I shall be heading back :-)

Having Lived literally down the street for the last 3 years and being filipino I was very surprised and excited to find out such a highly admired Filipino restaurant was in my neighbourhood. Having to travel 40 mins to Earls Court is an ordeal especially when you want your friends to experience Filipino food but live in the East end. I must say I am a fan of Cirilo's, they are a western friendly neighbourhood style restaurant that prepares traditional filipino dishes in a healthy fresh way. If you know traditional Filipino food you know it can be prepared in lots of grease and unhealthy ways. 7 out of the 10 in our party were new to Filipino cuisine so we ordered for the whole table. To Start we had the chicken and pork Fried Lumpia ( Filipino Spring Rolls) and the traditional pork BBQ skewers. Both were delicious, not too greasy and a hit with our friends. The BBQ especially was so good that our table kept the BBQ skewer sauce to save for their main course. For mains we ordered the Sizzling Pork Sisig, Pork Adobo, Kare- Kare, Pancit Guisado with Mixed meats and Seafood and Kaldereta. The Pancit came out and was devoured by the table, mixed meats and seafood were delicious and the vegetables were tender and fresh. The only wish i would like is to serve it with more noodles but it was a delight. The big winner was Definitely the Kare- Kare as we already order 2 but after ordered two more. The peanut sauce matched with the fresh anchovie paste was unreal and definitely my favourite. The menu was designed for single serving sizes and not necessarily a big sharing portion. But all in all the food was priced cheap enough that it didn't hurt to order more anyways. Also very delicious was the Mutton Kalderata and pork adobo, both classic tasted amazing. I thought that the Pork Sisig was okay but I am a big fan of the pig ear super grimey traditional version. But overall the Meal was wonderful and I highly recommend Cirilo's 100%. Great price, Service and dining experience! Anxious to try the rest of the menu!

When staying at the Tower Hotel i came across Cirilo's on the Yelp app and decided to give it a whirl. I'm SO glad i did! I ordered the Singapore noodles with chicken and still have dreams about it. It was just enough spice/heat and it was so delicious. I've tried to order these noodles closer to home in the US and nothing even comes close. Cirilo's can't be beat. Service was attentive without being over bearing and my water glass was never empty. I can't wait to go back to London just to get more of these noodles!!!

I love Cirilo's! My boyfriend used to live round the corner from here and we came here so much that we regularly spoke to the owner, I almost cried when he moved. If you live or work near to Cable Street I really envy you! Cirilo's is great for quick take away or a relaxed meal. The staff are all really friendly, portions are always generous and there is a homey feel to food. You can tell Cirilo cares about cooking and filling you up with good food. I once dared to ask for the marinade on the chicken wings (which are fantastic!) but all I got was a big grin and a shake of the head, top secret! Biggest problem coming here is over ordering and eating so much you can't walk.

I haven't had much experience of Filipino food but eating at Cirilo's has made me a fan. My favourite is the Kare Kare which is steak cooked in a peanut and anchovy sauce. My initial reaction was one of avoidance but the owner persuaded me to try it and now I have to order it every time. They do a great Singapore Noodles and their Seafood Mami is perfect for autumnal evenings. The staff are always on hand if there's anything you need and the chef was especially accommodating for my housemate who's allergic to pretty much everything but they were more than happy to rustle up a bespoke dish for him that was apparently delicious too. When I went in earlier this week they were rather excited because their website had just launched which has their menu on. www.cirilonoodlebar.co.uk Go dribble on that!

Absolutely amazing. Quaint but delicious food that taste like home made food. Food came out quick and the service was delightful. Places in London usually are not equipped with a/c so it will be hot depending on the time of year you go, however it smelled so great that once the food came out... I completely forgot about the heat. It's a small place that brings big happiness.

The staff at Cirio's are really nice--every time I've been there I've asked for suggestions and ended up with something pretty good. Had a nice little chat recently with a woman that was working there from the Philippines. Their noodles are good and so are the sizzling sisigs. It's a little greasy, but most Filipino food is. Frankly, I'd give them a 3 for the food but am raising it to a 4 for the fact that the immediate area is a wasteland and there aren't too many other decent options. Also, they will deliver. It's a nice enough place to eat at as well, so go ahead and bring a book or a date, you'll be fine either way.

Cirilo is absolutely ace! We were cold and hungry and a bit grumpy when we arrived, but the service was second to none, the food was superb and the house wine was even drinkable. We all left very happy. We were helped by Cirilo himself, who owns the place and designs the menus. He was a great host, and I would recommend this place to just about anyone.

This is a lovely little place about 1 minute from my office. I have eaten here for lunch, for dinner after a night out and have also order take out to eat in my office. Every single time it has been delicious! The restaurant is quite small and intimate, so I would recommend booking a table. It does get quite busy at both lunchtimes and in the evening. However, I have never had a problem getting a table for two. If I were going with more than two people I would book. The food is very fresh tasting and although I have ordered different foods each visit, I have never not enjoyed it. The service is really friendly and welcoming, which I love. I would quite happily come from home to eat here and I suggest you do the same!

This is one of those restaurants you go to where its on the borderline of a being a 1) good takeaway experience or 2) an average dining experience. Ours was the later... Upon entering the restaurant, the vibe is cosy, warm and inviting. it was almost a full house when we arrived and the place had a good vibe. Service was good and our drinks orders were quickly taken. We really not familiar with Filipino food so after much indecisiveness i got the Pork Adobo and the wife got the Sizzling Pink Norwegian Prawn. We also wanted to try a starter and decided on the crab and prawn spring rolls. The spring rolls arrived and, whilst eating them, we spent about 2 minutes debating whether they had given us the either the vegetable or chicken and pork spring rolls by mistake... i.e the ingredients weren't easily identifiable under the taste of the oil and batter. The wife liked her Sizzling Pink Norwegian Prawn, however, the pork used in the Adobo was on the tougher side and the potatoes were under cooked to the extent it was hard to pull my fork out... The bill with 2 rounds of drinks came to about £35 so whilst i might consider this place for takeout, i probably wouldnt dine here again.

Found this little place (a bit out of the way) completely by chance while roaming the area for some lunch. Charming staff (Phillipino/Chinese/Japanese/Hispanic mix) who are happy to offer more than just Chinese/Japanese style rice and noodle dishes. Do talk to them about indigenous Phillipino cuisine and they would be prepared to cook something special for you. I had an oyster mushrooms and tofu with egg fried rice which had "wok chi" and tasted fresh and interesting. Portion size is not massive but not small either - should be just right for most people given the price £4.95. It was roughly one rice bowl of fried rice and a small plate of stir fry approximately. Pretty fair I thought. The menu contains unusual items like "adobo" and "embotido" which I think are Phillipino. Must try them next time!

Excellent food. Highly recommend the garlic fried rice and the sizzling pork. The dessert of fried banana was pretty great too!

Went here for my Filipina friend's leaving dinner because it's her favorite place...and I can see why. While it's not all traditional Filipino food, it's a little bit of fusian, but absolutely delicious. The smells when you walk in will make your mouth insta-water. Our friend ordered a variety of dishes and we all shared... Unfortunately this means I don't know the names of the dishes, but they were all good! Enjoyed the fried banana for dessert too. Mmm...

Very good experience! Nicely prepared dish and polite service in a relaxing and friendly atmosphere. Also fair price. Highly recommended

This place is bananas. The food was excellent (I was full and still would have eaten the whole thing all over again). Great service. Our waitress was attentive but not smothering. Location is cozy and right near the DLR. Will be dreaming about the sizzling pork sisig.

We go there regularly and it never disappoints! The place is small but nice and the service is ALWAYS attentive! The food is second to none! Try the fried squid, delicious, the chicken and sweet corn soup is out of this world! The sesame prawn toast is amazing too and so is the rest of the menu! You can't go wrong with this! Always good, always a pleasure to be back!

Tasty food with lots of veggies and a healthy dose of spice. The perfect dinner after a flight from the US. The service was attentive and not rushed. The food came out piping hot . Will be going back.

Lovely little noodle bar in a location that isn't amazing we lived in the area for a while and it was the best thing about the place! We went in once and my fiancee was ill so the chef came out and brought him a special pack of tea to take home. The noodles are the best really garlicky! The chef puts all the fusion dishes together himself try it if you're in the area!

Fabulous food and lovely, friendly service. It is a very small place, but don't let that deter you...I had a fresh, healthy and very tasty meal. Highly recommended!

We came here for a family dinner. It's a small restaurant but clean. We were seated promptly. Service was quick and pleasant. However, I have mixed reviews on the food. The pancit bihon was close to authentic. The sisig was ok (the real one would have slow roasted pork cheeks and ears that would be crunchy). The kare kare was ok but the sauce was lacking peanuts ( strange for a peanut sauce). The pakbet wasn't even close. The real pakbet would have bitter gourd, egg plant, okra and shrimp paste.

Amazing food, good service by AJ and a very clean relaxing environment. We'll be back soon !

I have been to Cirilo's on a monthly basis since it has been opened and have never had a bad dish to date. The waitresses and the chef's recommendations never fail to disappoint. I love the way i can say what i feel like eating and i get a choice of dishes that will hit the spot every time. I always walk away thinking this was the best dish i have had here.....but come the following visit and i am proven wrong again with yet another fantastic dish. I need to start by complimenting the chef on his culinary skills. He is master in the kitchen and has what i call a gift. Every dish i have had in Cirilo's is not only finger licking good but is a dish that you will never forget. The portions are unbelievable....i sometimes struggle to finish my plate.....but do not fret you can ask for a doggy bag. The value for money is outstanding. You can have a 3 course meal excluding wine for as little as £20. The starters are exeptional...i personally recommend the spring rolls...crispy on the inside and delightfully tender and juicy on the inside. I have to say all the main dishes are a treat but recommend the Cirilo's house special, you will not be disappointed. The ambience is tranquill with soft lighting through-out and relaxing music to chill and winde down to, perfect for a cosy meal. The staff.....well what can i say? I cannot fault any of them. The waitress is always warm, welcoming and friendly, i always feel so special every time i go in. The chef has personally come out on a few occasions to ask my opinion of the food, he always says he is open to critism but i cannot fault this place. I live in Gants Hill and the only critism i have is that it is not closer to wear i live so i can eat in this establishment more often.

Went there on a spur-of-the-moment jaunt. We were planning to go to Pepper Pot House for drinks but it wasn't open. (Is it ever open, I've lived here a year and it's never open!) Luckily we've been in this situation before and whenever Pepper Pot House isn't open and we look for somewhere nearby we've always done well- last time we stumbled on The Oliver Conquest and this Cirilo's doesn't disappoint either. The food is flavourful and doesn't compromise too heavily for a British pallette and I like that they don't patronise you like that. If you go somewhere to eat Filipino food but refuse to entertain the idea of mixing liver, anchovy and nuts in one dish, you got a long way to go baby. The staff are encouraging and helpful if you're unfamiliar. It's a small place. Cosy enough. The food is delicious and so fresh. I was jealous of my companion's meal, he was jealous of mine. In my experience all the dishes are pretty good. It won't break the bank either. As somebody else has mentioned, it's in the middle of nowhere. Opposite an enterprise rent-a-car and a big ole stretch of nothing under the DLR tracks but it's well worth popping in if you're in the area.

Nice seletion, good service. I had a noodle soup that was average. I wouldn't make an effort to go back.

Nice cozy restaurant. Cute décor. Lumpia - fresh and clean taste. Didn't care much for the dipping sauce; I could've made something more flavorful. The pork sisig was good. Just right amount of spiciness. The mechado was a beautiful compliment--as we were craving something like stew.

Amazing food. I was staying in the neighbourhood and saw Cirilio's reviewed on Yelp, including rapturous praise for the Singapore Noodles. I was not in the least bit disappointed -- quite the opposite. Wonderful ambiance, service and the food was stunning, and also very reasonably priced. I plan to return here pronto the next time I stay here again.

Excellent place to eat and for the prices its a gem. Go for the duck! I stumbled upon this place by coincidence and was amazed at the quality of the food and the service is great too.

Coming from San Francisco, we are a little spoiled for choice - so when we found this cute place, we were not disappointed. Food is yummy and beautifully presented. Will come again when I'm in town!

Very good food. They have vegetarian options as well as meat. They serve noodle and rice dishes. The filippino dish i had was very good as was the chicken curry. The service was good, they serve you some complimentary water if you wish and the price is good for london. I payed for starter, entree and wine a bit less than 20 pounds.

This place was quite a disappointment: if a spot has "noodle" in the tile and 4+ stars, in expecting at least the noodles to be good. I mean, in a noodle soup, the first thing you need to get right is the noodles. These tasted like they were from a microwaveable boxed noodle lunch. The next thing you need to get right is the broth. It was bland as can be. The rest--the veggies in the soup, and the service, were fine, although not outstanding. Don't know what other reviewers were tasting here. Maybe it was a bad

A total GEM. Can't wait to go back. Not only did I find this to be authentic, it was over the top delicious. Can't wait to bring friends and family. And we loved the music and vibe! The flavors in the food were so tasty and in good quality.

My wife and I ate at Cirilo's on Friday night, it was the third time we had visited, only the first time we had eaten. Their website (and front door) claim it is open from Monday to Saturday: 11am - 11pm, don't you believe it. We first went there at the end of January at about 15:00 on a Saturday, CLOSED The second attempt was about 16:00 on Thursday, CLOSED. Third time lucky, last Friday about 19:30 it was open. You may wonder why I have awarded 5 stars with the misinformation about opening hours. well the food and service is excellent. We started with the calamari and and the beef skewers, both were cooked to perfection, not slightest hint of rubber from the calamari and the beef was tender and tasty. We followed this with the Kare-kare, melt in the mouth steak with Pak-choi, aubergines with the most delicious sauce, my wife had the Pinakbet, this has aubergines, okra, pumpkins, pak choi, ginger, pureed anchovy with a tomato sauce, this was also full of flavour ,absolutely delightful. We also ordered the Singapore noodles, although they were beautifully cooked I would have preferred them with a tad more heat, but most acceptable all the same. The portions were reasonable, and we were completely satisfied at the end of our meal. All washed down with a couple of beers it was a thoroughly enjoyable experience. My only advice I could give to them is to update their website with the correct opening times, my advice to anyone who would like to try Cirilo's is to phone to make sure they are open.