Filika Restaurant

Restaurant · Middle EasternWanstead

10+ gluten-free dishes

15 dishes marked gluten free

70 dishesmenu read 5 Novfilikarestaurant.co.uk

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Main Menu

Cold Starters

  • Humus£6.95

    Classic puree of chickpeas, tahini, lemon and a hint of garlic.

    VeganLikely sesame

  • Quinoa Tabbouleh£6.95

    Chopped parsley with fresh mint, red onion, tomato, quinoa, olive oil, lemon juice & pomegranate dressing.

    Vegan

  • Cacik£6.95

    Cucumber in gourmet creamy yogurt with garlic, mint & olive oil.

    Vegetarian

  • Aubergine Ratatouille£6.45

    Combination of stewed aubergine, chickpeas, tomatoes, onion, garlic & peppers.

    Vegan

  • Stuffed Vine Leaves£6.95

    Traditionally stuffed vine leaves with rice, blackcurrants, herbs cooked in olive oil, served with creamy yogurt and pomegranates.

    Vegetarian

  • Quinoa Beetroot Tartare£7.45

    Stacked with diced roast beetroot, quinoa, red onion, feta cheese, parsley seasoned delicately. It makes for a colourful and satisfying…

    Vegetarian

  • Filika Large Mix Meze Sharing Platter£14.45

    (8 different cold and hot starters) Stuffed vine leaves, quinoa tabbouleh, aubergine ratatouille, humus, cacik, halloumi cheese, falafel…

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

Hot Starters

  • Soup of the Day£6.45

    Please ask your waiter for today's specialty.

    Vegan

  • Spinach and Mix Cheese Pastry Parcels£7.75

    Filo pastry parcels with spinach & cheese served with sweet chilli sauce.

    VegetarianLikely gluten

  • Falafel£7.95

    Chickpeas, broad beans, mixed vegetable & herbs fritters.

    Vegan

  • Halloumi Cheese£7.95

    Halloumi cheese served with cherry tomatoes and olive oil.

    Likely dairy

  • Chicken on Wooden Skewers£7.75

    Char-grilled chicken on skewers served with roast red pepper sauce.

    Free of gluten

  • Battered Calamari£7.95

    Marinated calamari served with tartare sauce.

    Likely glutenLikely eggLikely shellfish

  • Seared Scallop£10.75

    Served with mash, peas and lemon curd drizzle, lemon with fresh dill.

    Likely shellfish

  • Grilled Octopus£10.95

    Marinated cooked with olive oil, oregano, garlic and soya sauce served with roast red pepper sauce.

    Likely soyLikely shellfish

  • Mussels£7.95

    Steamed & cooked with white wine & onion with choice of tomato or cream sauce.

    Likely shellfish

  • Marinated Grill Prawns£8.95

    Juicy succulent marinated grilled prawns served with sweet chilli sauce and mix leaf salad.

    Likely shellfish

  • Lamb Kofte£7.25

    Char-grilled minced lamb and herb patties.

    Free of gluten

  • Prawn Tempura£8.95

    Crispy tempura battered fried prawns served with buttered fried aubergine, courgette, cacik, pomegranate and pomegranate sauce.

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely shellfish

Chef's Special

  • Calf's Liver£19.95

    Pan fried calf's liver sautéed with fresh tomato, onion, peppers and chilli served with mash potato.

    Free of gluten

  • Meat Mousaka£18.95

    Layers of aubergine, potato, courgette and minced beef topped with béchamel sauce, mozzarella and cheddar cheese served with rice and mixed…

    Likely dairy

  • Home Made Spicy Pot£19.95

    Choice of meat (chicken or meatballs) cooked with homemade spicy sauce and mixed vegetables served with rice.

    Free of gluten

  • Salmon Stew£21.95

    Cooked with onions, fresh tomatoes, green peppers, coriander & spring onion served with mash potato.

    Likely fish

  • Spicy King Prawns£21.95

    King prawns cooked with homemade spicy sauce and mixed vegetables served with rice.

    Likely shellfish

  • Stuffed Aubergines£18.95

Steaks & Chargrills

  • Lamb Shish£21.95

    Marinated juicy pieces of lamb cubes on skewers and char-grilled served with rice and mixed leaf salad.

    Free of gluten

  • Chicken Shish£19.75

    Marinated succulent cubes on skewers and char-grilled served with rice and mixed leaf salad.

    Free of gluten

  • Lamb Kofte£17.75

    Char-grilled minced lamb and herb patties served with rice and mixed leaf salad.

    Free of gluten

  • Mix Grill£24.95

    Selection of marinated pieces of lamb & chicken cubes, minced lamb on skewer and lamb cutlet, served with rice and mixed leaf salad.

    Free of gluten

  • Filika Special£21.95

    Char-grilled chicken & lamb cubes and lamb kofte on a bed of croutons bread served with rich tomato sauce, garlic yoghurt and butter sauce.

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Home Made Burger£15.75

    Homemade sauce, tomato, onion and gherkin served with salad and chips. (Lamb or Chicken)

    Likely gluten

  • Lamb Cutlets£24.95

    Marinated char-grilled lamb chops served with rice and mixed leaf salad.

    Free of gluten

  • Chicken Breast£19.75

    Marinated char-grilled juicy chicken breast served with rice and mixed leaf salad.

    Free of gluten

  • Beef Fillet Steak£29.45

    Char-grilled Scottish steak, choice of sauce: peppercorn or garlic butter, served with chips and mixed leaf salad.

    Free of gluten

  • Mix Shish£20.95

    Marinated succulent lamb and chicken cubes on skewers and char-grilled served with rice and mixed leaf salad.

    Free of gluten

Fish & Shellfish

  • Sea Bass Fillet (Two Fillet)£21.95

    Marinated fish served with sautéed spinach, mash potato, pomegranate and a side of garlic lemon butter cream sauce.

    Likely dairyLikely fish

  • Salmon Fillet (Herb Crusted or Plain)£21.95

    Marinated fish served with sautéed spinach, mash potato, pomegranate and a side of garlic lemon butter cream sauce.

    Likely dairyLikely fish

  • Herb Crusted Cod£21.95

    Served with sautéed spinach, mash peas, sauce verge and mash potato.

    Likely fish

  • Mixed Fish Grill£24.95

    Marinated 5 mix fish served with sautéed spinach, mash potato, pomegranate and a side of garlic lemon butter cream sauce.

    Likely dairyLikely fish

  • Battered Calamari£19.75

    Marinated calamari served with tartare sauce, chips and mixed leaf salad.

    Likely glutenLikely eggLikely shellfish

  • Fish and Chips£19.95

    Traditional battered fried cod fish served with crushed garden peas, tartare sauce and chips.

    Likely glutenLikely eggLikely fish

  • King Prawn Pottery£21.75

    Oven cooked king prawns sautéed with onion, fresh tomato, green pepper, mushroom, coriander and melted mozzarella cheese served with rice.

    Likely dairyLikely shellfish

  • Marinated Grill Prawns£21.75

    Juicy succulent marinated grill prawns served with sweet chilli sauce, chips and mixed leaf salad.

    Likely shellfish

  • Grill Octopus£23.95

    Marinated octopus cooked with olive oil, garlic, soya sauce and oregano served with sautéed spinach, mash potato and a side of garlic lemon…

    Likely dairyLikely soyLikely shellfish

  • Mussels£19.95

    Steamed & cooked with wine & onions with a choice of tomato or cream sauce served with chips.

    Likely shellfish

Pasta

  • Spaghetti Bolognese£14.95

    Cooked with minced beef and tomato sauce served with parmesan cheese.

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Vegetarian Penne£13.95

    Mixed vegetables: peppers, mushrooms, olives, courgettes, in olive oil with fresh tomato sauce topped with parmesan cheese.

    VegetarianLikely gluten

  • Penne with Chicken£15.95

    Chicken cooked in a creamy sauce with mushrooms and wilted spinach served with parmesan cheese.

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Seafood Linguine£18.45

    Cooked with olive oil, garlic, basil, cherry tomato, white wine and fresh mixed seafood.

    Likely gluten

Salads

  • Sea Bass Avocado Salad£20.75

    Served with mixed leaf salad, avocado, red onion, cherry tomato, homemade dressing and pomegranate.

    Likely fish

  • Salmon Avocado Salad£20.75

    Served with mixed leaf salad, avocado, red onion, cherry tomato and homemade dressing.

    Likely fish

  • Feta Cheese Salad£14.95

    Finely chopped tomato, cucumber, red onion, pepper and parsley served with feta cheese, olive oil and homemade dressing.

    Likely dairy

  • Chicken Avocado Salad£15.95

    Grilled chicken breast, avocado with mixed leaf salad, garlic herb croutons, pomegranate and parmesan cheese.

    Likely dairy

  • Quinoa Salad£15.95

    Hearty quinoa with mixed leaf salad, fresh cucumber, red onion, parsley, red peppers, avocado, beetroot, pomegranate sauce, lemon and olive…

    Vegan

Vegetarian & Vegan

  • Vegetarian Mousakka£17.95

    Layers of potato, aubergine and courgette topped with béchamel and dressed with tomato sauce, served with rice & salad.

    VegetarianLikely dairy

  • Spicy Silk Route£17.95

    Thai-style silk route vegetables mixed with homemade spicy sauce served with rice & yogurt. (If vegan, served with chips and mixed leaf…

    VegetarianLikely dairy

  • Mix Vegetable Tempura£17.95

    Crispy tempura battered fried courgette, aubergine, mushrooms served with sautéed spinach.

    VeganLikely gluten

  • Mediterranean Falafel£17.95

    Falafels are delicious balls of chickpeas & herbs goodness in Middle Eastern cooking & Mediterranean recipe served with humus, chips and…

    Vegan

  • Mushroom Casserole£17.95

    Fresh tomato, green pepper, onion, garlic cooked with mushroom, served with sautéed spinach.

    Vegan

Kids Menu

  • Lamb Kofte£9.95

    Served with rice or chips.

    Free of gluten

  • Chicken on Wooden Skewers£9.95

    Served with rice or chips.

    Free of gluten

  • Chicken Breast£9.95

    Served with rice or chips.

    Free of gluten

  • Spaghetti Bolognese£9.95

    Likely gluten

  • Penne with Tomato£9.95

    Likely gluten

Dessert Menu

Desserts

  • Homemade Pistachio Baklava£6.95

    Many layers of flaky filo dough filled with crushed pistachios, walnuts baked and brushed with home-made simple syrup.

    Likely gluten

  • Apple Tart Tatin£7.95

    Puff pastry topped with caramelised apples served with vanilla ice cream and cinnamon.

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Trio of Chocolate£6.95

    Rich layers of white, milk and dark chocolate mousse finished with a chocolate glaze and decorations.

    Likely dairy

  • Tiramisu Torte£6.95

    A decadent dessert layering with mascarpone cheese and coffee.

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely egg

  • Ice Cream (3 Scoops)£6.45

    Vanilla, chocolate & pistachio.

    Likely dairy

  • Sorbet (3 Scoops)£6.45

    Lemon, raspberry & mango.

    Vegan

Good to know

Restaurant

Facts

FactDetail
Address62 High Street, Wanstead, E11 2RJ
AreaRedbridge
KindRestaurant · Middle Eastern
Websitefilikarestaurant.co.uk
BookingOnline through Book online
Menu read5 Nov 2026 from filikarestaurant.co.uk
MapOpen in Google Maps

What diners say

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Ratings are diners’ own experience. They don’t make a dish safe; neither do we.

Where this comes from

Allergen answers come from the menu’s labels first, then the listed ingredients, then a model’s judgement checked when unsure. How allergen status is decided.

Questions about Filika Restaurant

Does Filika Restaurant have gluten-free options?

Yes: 15 dishes are gluten free as served, from the menu read 5 Nov 2026. Each dish shows whether the venue labelled it or it was read from the ingredients.

Is Filika Restaurant coeliac friendly?

Eatcrush reads each venue’s own menu and says where every answer came from. It never calls a dish safe: kitchens share fryers, boards and flour, and menus change. If you have coeliac disease or an allergy, confirm with staff before you order.

Can I book Filika Restaurant online?

Yes, through Book online: https://www.filikarestaurant.co.uk/filika-wanstead#bookingwanstead

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