ILE LA Supper Club and Caterers - (Near Los Angeles, CA)

5 /5 Chelsea: This dinner experience was truly special - intimate, thoughtful, and unlike anything I’ve done before. Chef David’s storytelling brought the meal to life as he shared the Nigerian roots and cultural significance behind each dish, which made the experience so much more meaningful and engaging. Learning about the history and traditions connected to the food added a beautiful depth to the evening. The company was wonderful, creating a warm, communal atmosphere that felt both welcoming and memorable. And the food was absolutely outstanding. The flavors and spices were rich and perfectly balanced, with the honey bean couscous, bread, and jollof standing out as unforgettable highlights. They were incredibly accommodating of my dietary restrictions, as well. I would highly recommend this experience to anyone looking for more than just a meal - this was food, culture, and connection all in one.

2 /5 Flour Potter: Let me start off by saying the food was delicious. However, for the price you can get just as superb food with much better atmosphere and service. I would not recommend this place. They only provided water even though they promised a nonalcoholic cocktail that we were told we could bring spirits to mix into. Upon asking at the end of the meal, their excuse was that the head chef was out. So they could make an entire meal without the head chef but not a premixed cocktail? We ended up taking shots of our tequila instead of having a cocktail to mix it into. They could’ve even just offered some juice concoction instead of literally nothing. The food was good but does not look like the pictures shown. It is family style so piles of food are served on platters. That’s fine, but the photos here are extremely misleading. The experience was a bit unorganized and not optimized. There was a host fiddling trying to play videos on an iPad before the course was served but the audio was poor (in an echoey concrete loft) and the screen was tiny. Would’ve just preferred an intimate setting where they explained the food instead of trying to achieve (and missing the mark on) theater. Then the chefs were late serving food so on the last course the host basically rushed us out so their next seating could come in, so we scarfed down our dessert then had to catch up with friends outside in the cold instead of over the promised cocktail. The space was small but I expected a smaller table for an intimate setting instead of two huge tables squeezed into as much space as possible, maximizing profits but leaving no logistical room to get to the bathroom or for the servers to remove plates except reaching through other seated patrons. Ultimately I’m giving 2 stars for the taste of the food but for the price I paid, I left feeling let down and would not recommend. Better to spend your money at a fine dining establishment for better marks on everything all around.

5 /5 Shevy O’shea: I’ll start with WOW! This is experience was magical from start to finish. A dance with culture and food. Filled with great energy and people. I’d recommend it to anyone looking to experience a new level of taste. Chef Eros has brought his Nigerian roots to Los Angeles and his passion for food is definitely well received from every bite. I loved the family style dining experience and being able to connect with some new creatives. I can’t wait to experience it again. Thank you for having me.

5 /5 Grace Abruzzo: This was such a magical night. The courses followed a beautiful love story, so we eagerly awaited each plate and the story that went with it. The presentation was incredible. The service was perfection and fun. Hats off to the chef because it couldn’t have been a better experience. I honestly can’t pick a favorite course because each was so delicious with many layers of flavor. If you enjoy Nigerian food, get ready to reimagine your favorite dishes. Nom nom! Thanks Chef Eros and team!