The Best Restaurants in Whetstone, Greater London, United Kingdom (2025)

We had an amazing time at Bramley's. Alberto provided excellent service and always made sure we had what we needed which was really helpful. The food was amazing, especially the dessert. The Apple Mousse wow!

Fantastic customer service, excellent ambiance and great food. Customer service is more than 5 stars. Food was tasty and absolutely beautifully presented. Klonita , staff who served us was very friendly, helpful and attentive.

2nd time at Bramleys and it was just as good if not better. I love the ambience this time round. Not too busy on a Sunday to celebrate my brothers birthday. 5 Stars no hesitation. Waiters were lovely made it a nice and easy experience to coordinate the birthday surprise too. Thanks!

Amazing food and service from the start from both Yaren and Colonita! Made our evening memorable and my friend's birthday one to remember! Thank you guys, looking forward to seeing you again!

went out to eat and came across this new restaurant the decor was spectacular and drew us in. The food was amazing, the chicken fillet so soft and the carrots were just so delicious. I also tried my sisters lamb chops and it was amazing everyone was made to perfection. The dessert was absolutely amazing, the staff were so friendly, we are so happy to be so local and within walking distance to this place. Mical, sen and Selena were brilliant. I had to ask for names as I was just in awe of the whole service! Good customer service and food goes a long way.

A lovely little cafe new to whetstone high street! The pastries are all made in house by their wonderful pastry chef, and they taste amazing!

We had a lovely late brunch and were pleasantly surprised with the food, service and atmosphere. The food was delicious and all of the waitstaff were extremely attentive. It’s such a stark contrast from the restaurant that was here before them. We really hope they are successful and stay for the long haul. The breakfast roll was outstanding as was the eggs Benedict and bites of Meaa. We will be coming back for dinner soon and can’t wait to see what they have in store then.

Fabulous restaurant serving food full of flavour in a restaurant close to Totteridge and Whetstone station. Staff are friendly and accommodating, plenty of choices for vegetarians like me! Opted for the veggie platter to start with (swapped the fish for olives) and for main course I went for the vegetable moussaka which was a big portion, I couldn't finish the rice. Definitely recommend, you will not be disappointed I will definitely return.

Lovely and welcoming service! Mix platter was spot on with really tender meat although from the description I was expecting more in quantity and all the starters were delicious. Great experience will be back soon to try more!

My sister recommended we eat lunch at Izgara, I haven't been before but will definitely be going again. The food was so delicious, the service was great and the restaurant itself is beautiful and clean. We had the set menu which is 2 courses for under £16 (bargain!) I'm a vegetarian so I had the Zucchini fritters to start and the Vegetarian Moussaka for my main. Both were delicious and the portions are very generous. I also had a gorgeous pomegranate mojito. My daughter had the chicken shish and as you can see there was barely anything left. Thank you for a wonderful lunch!

We were celebrating my daughter's birthday. The food and the service was excellent. Very polite and friendly staff too.

Very delicious food, helpful, nice and excellent personel, fast customer service. The restaurant inside warm and colourful, beautiful Halloween decoration !

Ah, Friday – that glorious gateway to the weekend! After a week that felt like wrestling an octopus (more on that later), it was time to unwind with good company and, naturally, even better food. Our friends, the wise food whisperers that they are, suggested a little gem called La Lluna for tapas. Off we went, and let me tell you, it was a night of flavor, fun, and a few culinary curveballs. The Scene: La Lluna greeted us with a warm, well-lit ambience and a bustling vibe. The staff? Attentive, friendly, and clearly in on the secret that tapas = happiness. With tapas, the joy is in sharing, and share we did – to the point where the table resembled a battlefield of empty plates and satisfied sighs. The Dishes: Cured Meat Platter: A trio of cured meats with picos. Not bad, not spectacular either – but to be fair, I’ve had the crème de la crème of Spanish bellota, and that sets the bar quite high. This was more of a polite applause than a standing ovation. Croquetas De Bacalao: Golden balls of salt cod fried to crispy perfection. Pair them with the brava and aioli sauce, and you’re in for a tasty ride. Would I have fought over the last one? Absolutely. Patatas Fritas (aka Patatas Bravas): A tapas staple, these little fried spuds were delightful. My only wish? The brava and aioli sauces should’ve embraced the potatoes, not stood shyly on the side. Come on, let’s mix and mingle! Gambas Al Ajillo: Ah, the pièce de résistance. Three succulent prawns lounging luxuriously in a garlicky, olive oil and chilli bath. Not too spicy, just enough heat to get you salivating. Pro tip: get the chargrilled sourdough and use it as a sauce mop. You’ll thank me. Chargrilled Sourdough Bread: Sure, it came with its own olive oil and chilli dip, but why bother? The gambas sauce is where it’s at. Dunk with enthusiasm, ignore the original pairings – this is what bread dreams are made of. Pimientos Del Padron: Simple, classic, delicious. Just one critique – a tad more sea salt, and we’d be singing. Bombas: These deep-fried potato balls stuffed with beef, onion, and herbs were little flavor bombs (pun intended). Gorgeously plated and even better on the palate. Tortilla Clasica: Sadly, the night’s biggest letdown. First of all, lose the garnish – it added nothing but confusion. And I like my tortilla a bit runnier, but that’s just personal preference. Could it have been better? Yes. Was it tragic? No, but my expectations were higher than the omelette. Paella De Marisco: A hearty seafood paella that brought the taste of the sea to our table. Generous on the portion, which is good because we were five hungry souls. However, a rogue clam or two had some gritty sand – a bit of a party crasher, but we powered through. Pulpo A La Gallega: The octopus, tender and beautifully cooked, paired nicely with thyme-marinated baby potatoes and a sprinkle of sweet paprika. Again, what’s with the garnish? Courgette Flowers: Tempura-battered and stuffed with goat’s cheese, drizzled in honey. I’ll have to trust the look of delight on my friends’ faces here, as I have a longstanding feud with goat’s cheese. But visually, they were stunners. Churros: Ah, dessert. A plate of golden-brown churros with a decadent chocolate sauce. All seemed perfect until we took a bite. Sadly, a bit undercooked in the middle – a churro faux pas that left us mourning what could have been a glorious end to the meal. The Space: Don’t be deceived by the modest frontage. La Lluna stretches back further than you’d expect, with an upstairs and even a cozy outdoor area equipped with parasols and heaters. And bonus – they welcome your furry friends. In conclusion, La Lluna was a delightful escape from the grind, with a few hits and only 2 near-misses. If you go, make sure to bring friends – because tapas are best when shared (and because you’ll need someone to stop you from ordering more gambas).

Last saturday night i visited La Lluna for a lovely family dinner and this restaurant did more than meet my expectations but went above and beyond! as soon as you walk in you are greeted and immediately embraced with a friendly atmosphere. The service is fast and the staff are very polite and helpful. I am definitely coming back here for more! couldn’t get enough!!

We had really good time with family at La Lluna. The food was great and amazing. Thank you for the cake for my wife birthday. Definitely coming back again soon.

Sooo glad I have this wonderful and beautiful little bar in my local area. I had visited twice and always in aura of the atmosphere with the glittering lights and modern diverse dance music. 2nd visit was during happy hour and the drinks are delicious! Excellently created and not overpowering. Great place for couples or just catching up with friends. No tackiness in this place! Just pure lovely. Table service and the hosts are wonderful and hardworking. :-)

Stunning drinks at great prices! Fabulous interior and served by 2 brilliant members of staff, didn’t manage to get their names (10/09 Evening) but they were brilliant. Would highly recommend.

Don’t change the service! Feel so lucky to have this as a local bar. The cocktails are the best and I’ll come back with friends. Lucky I accidentally stumbled on happy hour. Below images are of the iconic Zombie Yoda and Pipa Ma Poco - thank you!

Just the best evening ever at Hakuna Matata. The new Spanish head chef is an expert in his field cooking wonderful Tapas, all freshly cooked to order using the finest ingredients, such fantastic flavours! We always used to go into Central London for our evenings out but now the West End has come to Whetstone!! Andreas is an expert mixologist who has worked in many cities around the world simply makes the finest cocktails you will ever taste. He is an artist taking such care in creating every cocktail, you will not find better. The service is so friendly and attentive and the atmosphere extraordinary with the base music system playing fantastic sounds.

It’s a good place, particularly when you take low prices into account. Very small cafe with simple design. The food is decent, good size portions and they make fresh juices (too much water added in for my taste, but it wasn’t too bad). I believe we were unfortunate as our two omelettes took nearly 40 minutes to make, turning our breakfast into brunch, and they got some ingredients wrong - but we were hungry. It is always busy due to size, low prices and popularity in the area. However, I think it’s also due to lack of breakfast places that so many people come here. We will probably come again given lack of choices around.

We had brunch at this local restaurant on the scorching 9th of September of UK! It was quite an experience. The portions were humongous, ensuring I left with a full and satisfied stomach. The service was decent, and the ambiance created a nice vibe throughout the meal. It's definitely worth a visit for a hearty brunch! I will update this review once I try other mouth watering items on the menu.

Food made with love! I particularly love the salads here, they are hands down the best I’ve ever had, they make you excited to eat healthily 😂. Other food is also good, generous portions at great value and always a good service.

One of the nicest Italian meals I've had in a long time. We went at an awkward time (after lunch but before dinner). Food absolutely yummy - all the starters , mains and ice cream dessert. And loved the Italian music as well.

Fantastic customer service, delicious food and tasty wine. Prawns in garlic butter were tender and fresh, chicken liver pâté was light and full of flavour and cured meat platter had nice selection of meats. Primitivo red wine was fruity with a very slight sweet aftertaste and their house white refreshing and easy to drink. Tiramisu and polenta lemon cake were also delicious. If I want to fault only one thing , I would say fried calamaris were a bit chewy and rubbery however, not greasy which is really good.They offered us amaretto on the house which is really a nice gesture from the restaurant.

We had a fabulous family meal celebrating a 40th birthday. They closed the restaurant for us. The food was delicious and services friendly. Highly recommend

We needed somewhere for two adults, two kids and a dog to grab a bite to eat before travelling home after a busy day. We're so pleased we found the Malt and Hops! Very friendly welcome from all the lovely staff members and no problem bringing the dog in. Great menu with very reasonably priced options for both us and the kids. We all thought our food was delicious and the team were so attentive, always making sure that all was OK. The football was on which was great for our son. Really friendly atmosphere from the staff and the other customers, some were clearly regulars and we can see why. Thanks for being the perfect stop off, we will definitely be back next time we are in London :-)

They have a pretty delicious Sunday roast. The chicken was so tasty and the cauliflower as well. Hey, dessert is included!!! Pistachio ice cream is quite nice!! Also the service was fantastic!! We really enjoy it.

This has always been on of my favourite pubs in North Finchley. Sadly was closed for about 7 years but I'm pleased to see that it's now reopened with a fresh new look. They have nice looking food selection now, but for me and my pals most important is great staff providing friendly genial service. New bosses are a really nice couple and entertained us difficult customers while we sampled all the new selection of spirits. Will be hassling them again soon 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻🍺🍺🍺🍷🍷🍷 Have subsequently hassled them again a number of times, they have now opened a new look beer garden and outside bar which is a fantastic sun trap. Also there are regular Open Mic nights which are a lot of fun. Love this pub 😍😍😍 Was another great open mic yesterday 😍

I chose this place because it was en-route and the reviews and food options looked good. I was able to change my reservation time on the day, which was handy. The food is nice, not too oily which I liked, and some quirky options too. The Gobi Tree was a complete let down..to pay £9 for a slice of gobi is way too pricey. One item to definitely reconsider..it just looks like a tree but there's nothing much else. On the other hand, the South Indian Spiced Lamb was amazing. I must admit overall there was a lot of green chili in pretty much everything. The veg options in the starters was quite limited. Service was on point and the place is clean. It's right on the high street, so you feel quite exposed. We parked on a side road which was free.

Absolutely delightful! This being our third visit here, I feel compelled to write utterly favourably of their virtues. Tonight was a quiet night at the restaurant, but even though we were the only ones there for the bulk of our meal, it was not awkward, or uncomfortable. Wait staff were perfect, personable and professional. Friendly advice was given for the dishes and as always it was quite delightful and tasty. This will not be our last visit by any means and when we are in the mood to spoil ourselves with a great night out we would be hard pressed to look any further than the bayleaf. Top marks all round!

Wonderful Indian food, with both classic dishes and some modern twists all presented so well. The fish curry and the lamb in particular were standout items. Definitely on the more expensive side but I feel that it was worth it on this occasion, with great service throughout.

An outstandingly original modern Indian restaurant with equally outstanding service. A truly stunning meal with some very creative dishes. No complaints at all. Looking forward to returning when next in the UK. Worth a detour!

Thank you to Mathew’s Kitchen, What a fantastic restaurant! Starting with 5* Shellfish soup, smooth and full of flavour, special starter of razor clams, and tiger prawns, followed by a speical wild seabass sharing for two and a doversole. Honestly a MASTERCLASS! Can’t wait to visit again.

Delicious from start to finish! Beautifully cooked seafood and lovely team too. We went for our wedding anniversary and will definitely be back!

Went for the first time yesterday with my mum, absolutely stellar experience! Was well looked after by staff and nothing I asked for was too much for them, they were more than happy to help and the food was so delicious, can’t wait to work my way down the menu! Thank you once again ❤️

Wow! What an incredible experience we had at Matthew’s kitchen today. Every dish was absolutely delicious… the best octopus I’ve ever eaten, fresh whole seabass, mixed grill. Anna and Matthew were fantastic at looking after us - nothing was too much trouble! Thank you. We will definitely be back.