We noticed that you're using an unsupported browser. The Tripadvisor website may not display properly.We support the following browsers:
Windows: Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome. Mac: Safari.
Get food delivered
OR
Get food delivered

Ratings and reviews

RATINGS
Food
Service
Value

Details

PRICE RANGE
US$4 - US$13
CUISINES
Brew Pub, Cafe, Fast food, Pub, Diner
Special Diets
Halal
View all details
meals, features, about
Reviews (42)
We perform checks on reviews.
Tripadvisor’s approach to reviews
Before posting, each Tripadvisor review goes through an automated tracking system, which collects information, answering the following questions: how, what, where and when. If the system detects something that potentially contradicts our community guidelines, the review is not published.
When the system detects a problem, a review may be automatically rejected, sent to the reviewer for validation, or manually reviewed by our team of content specialists, who work 24/7 to maintain the quality of the reviews on our site.
Our team checks each review posted on the site disputed by our community as not meeting our community guidelines.
Learn more about our review moderation.
Filter reviews
42 results
Traveller rating
15
6
5
4
12
Traveller type
Time of year
LanguageEnglish
Traveller rating
15
6
5
4
12
See what travellers are saying:
Sort and selected filters
Sort FilterEnglish
Updating list...
Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile

We popped in whilst staying in a nearby hotel and just happened on the place. The food was absolutely great and the piri piri chicken was better than Nandos! My partner had the steak and it was a great cut and cooked rare like ordered....The staff were friendly and if I'd had more room I definitely would have had one of their amazing looking desserts. Highly recommend!More

Date of visit: November 2023
Helpful?
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Reviewed 28 September 2023

One of the best meals I have ever had. Staff were great. Food was amazing, had the mixed grill sharing starter was brilliant. Planning on calling in on way home from airport. My wallet is thankful I don’t live nearby by otherwise my wages would...be spent here all the time. Highly recommend this placeMore

Date of visit: September 2023
Helpful?
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Reviewed 3 January 2023 via mobile

Had the worst time- staff was bloody rude- the food was old and not fresh at all- Not happy at all- wont be going ever again.

Date of visit: January 2023
Helpful?
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Reviewed 30 October 2022

Yes you heard me right, these staff member called all of their colleagues and friends beaten us like flipping goats, and the owner hit my friend with a glass bottle, police been called on them but those cowards fled the place, when police arrived and...asked for the CCTV the manager refused to give the CCTV as she didn't know the password, my friend was sitting outside on the bench while half bleeding when suddenly the owner appeared and started pushing us away on the road, it was a scene to watch as there were 15 of those people and we were just 4, I hope police will take an action on them asap and this place will tear downMore

Date of visit: October 2022
Helpful?
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Reviewed 25 June 2022

Went here for a meal with a friend, the staff were rude, I’m not entirely sure if it was a language barrier or what it is was. But the polish woman was extremely rude, embarrassing us infront of other diners. The Asian woman was no...better. Mock tails are rubbish, we didn’t stay for food, we felt like we had been forced out as they all started whispering and giving us looks to make us uncomfortable. We couldn’t finish our drinks. Avoid this place!More

Date of visit: June 2022
Helpful?
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Reviewed 19 September 2021 via mobile

We visted The Engine first time, we thought it will have railway theme related but that's not a case, but don't let that put you off. This place have different but unique decor outiside, you can't miss 2 gold camels with lights around them, with...we found have a nice touch. It has little garden with tables outside and on the left you go in to Shisha bar, we where going to try it but was bit too busy for our liking. Prices for Shisha are from £10 and upwords. When we entered the The engine we got greeted by lovely staff and got seated quickly. Menu is have only 2 pages so it dosen't have a great selection, so it might not be for everybody, but we eventually picked something what we liked. Food was nice and delicious, prices are cheap but portsions are little small but does fill you up. Service was quick, friendly staff and clean tables. Overall was nice, not as busy condsider it was late in the evening. We recommend trying strawberry mojito and pina colada :)More

Date of visit: September 2021
Helpful?
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Reviewed 11 September 2021 via mobile

We are regulars at the engine, I’ve recommended this place so many times and there’s never been any disappointment. Really shocked at the reviews! Food is enjoyable and good for a quick bite if you’re looking for elite food then go to a restaurant. Food...is cheap anyway so you get what you pay for. I think you actually get more than what you pay for. Owners have always been friendly and so have the workers, any problems are always sorted! Always feel comfortable here as ladies regardless of the time we go. From all the shisha places I’ve been too, the shisha here is spot on.More

Date of visit: September 2021
Helpful?
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Reviewed 29 July 2021

Worse place for food and shsiha is not good I found the food was made from frozen and not fresh i found that this resturant was one of the worse in Luton by far never to return

Date of visit: July 2021
Helpful?1  
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Reviewed 2 July 2021

It was an amazing place, frozen food, nice decor, yet the attitude of staff is yach. Toilets are super dirty and very bad polices for sisha.

Date of visit: July 2021
Helpful?
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Reviewed 31 May 2021

It was a nice day and I wanted to visit this place as it looked different. It has a large outdoor seating area with artificial grass and benches with large umbrellas. There are two golden camels (decorations) outside . The place is located behind The...Mall Luton in Silver Street. When I walked in I had to wait before I was greeted by a young girl(1st day on the job) And I asked to sit outside and wait for my partner. I asked for the umbrella to be put up so she had to get the manager who came ot and did it. He didnt greet me or ask me if I wanted a drink. I asked him if he had beer he said no they didnt serve alchohol. Its styled as an American Diner but has a garden that looks like an oasis and also a shisha lounge on the outside as well. There no other patrons there. I think the lack of alcohol had something to do with it. I reviewed the menu which was halaal. 90% chicken but has beef burgers or chilli con carne. i sat un attended for 40 minutes until my partner came and she didnt like the menu so we left via the garden entrance to the street. DisappointedMore

Date of visit: May 2021
Helpful?
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Reviewed 14 February 2021

Ordered food from this place on uber eats. Delivery fine but received the food cold. Called the restaurant, staff member who spoke, he said he would look into this issue for me and call after 10 minutes. Suprise surprise, no call back, I had to...call back to a already irritable staff member who was ready to have argument on the phone and looking to push blame onto someone else, not very helpful. Never apologise for poor service just looking for excuse to save their own skin. Poor customer service.More

Date of visit: February 2021
Helpful?
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Reviewed 11 October 2020

Attitude of Owner stinks. Absolutely disrespectful. Does not understand the value of customer. Arrogant and rude person at the till.

Date of visit: October 2020
Helpful?
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Reviewed 29 September 2020 via mobile

Shisha was amazing, coils where changed drinks and food was nice definitely would go back. But service was terrible we had to ask for waiter all the time and she was not happy to come over at all we paid 80£ i expect some service.....i had to ask to take a food order not offered any deserts had to ask again.. also covid not safe , tables dirty menus are not single use so been touched by so many people. Not all staff are wearing masks.More

Date of visit: September 2020
Helpful?1  
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Reviewed 11 September 2020

Amazing service, great fresh and High quality food Best restaurant in Luton, sauces tasted that amazing we had to ask to take some home. The keeper was very nice as he approached us to ask if food was good.

Date of visit: September 2020
Helpful?
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Reviewed 11 September 2020

I visited a couple of weeks ago whilst the eat out scheme was in use. We did not have to wait long for the queue at all, the staff were very nice. Even though the restaurant was very busy they were taking social distancing measures...very seriously. The staff were cleaning after very customer and wiping down surfaces . I would highly recommend to visit again seeing as the service was impeccable. I also noticed the have a private area upstairs which I would definitely book for a family function as it seems very quiet and private .More

Date of visit: August 2020
Helpful?
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
View more reviews
Best nearby
Best nearby hotelsSee all
CiTi Hotel London Luton
697 reviews
.04 miles away
Thistle Express London Luton
388 reviews
.05 miles away
Red Lion Hotel
153 reviews
.19 miles away
Sadie Best Western Hotel at Luton
31 reviews
.19 miles away
Best nearby restaurantsSee all
La Trattoria
396 reviews
.08 miles away
Monna Lisa
417 reviews
.07 miles away
Hong Buffet
213 reviews
.10 miles away
Avalon Cafe
9 reviews
.10 miles away
Best nearby attractionsSee all
Luton War Memorial
10 reviews
.11 miles away
Luton Market
7 reviews
.20 miles away
The Mall Luton
141 reviews
.13 miles away
The Hat Factory
21 reviews
.07 miles away
Questions & Answers
Ask a question
Andrei v
25 December 2017|
Answer
Response from Big3Zero |
Yes in the restaurant but not in the shisha venue.
0
Votes
Is This Your Listing?
Own or manage this property? Claim your listing for free to respond to reviews, update your profile and much more.
Claim Your Free Listing

THE ENGINE, Luton - Updated 2023 Restaurant Reviews, Photos & Restaurant Reviews - Food Delivery & Takeaway - Tripadvisor

Frequently Asked Questions about The Engine

Yes, The Engine offers takeaway services.

The Engine is rated accordingly in the following categories by Tripadvisor travellers:
  • Food: 3.5
  • Service: 3
  • Value: 4