Istanbul Finchley - Barnet

I usually do not write reviews, unless the experience was very good or very bad. In this case, the experience was very good. My husband and I went to this restaurant for the first time yesterday and we were surprised by the quality of the food. The place looks very clean, the waiters are welcoming and nice, the food is delicious, the portions are decent for the price! We had lamb kebab with salad and rice, it was very tasty! We liked that they gave us pita bread, olives and sauce free of charge which is a standard in their restaurant however you dont always get in other restaurants! The price is also decent, it is not cheap but not too expensive either. We will definitely come back in the near future!

I overall liked the food at this restaurant. The chicken kofte could have been cooked better on the fire, but it was still tasty. The chili was good, but I didn't care for the garlic sauce. The salad that came with it was good, but I would have liked it without dressing. The service was good. I might come back, but I can't give it a full 5 stars. Also, just a note: despite having the same logo on the front, this restaurant is not affiliated with the Istanbul restaurant in Dalston.

We ordered the lamb shank which was a large, tender piece of meat served with rice and vegetables. It was very tasty and highly recommended.

This restaurant has beautifully presented and delicious meals in a well-decorated setting that is definitely worth visiting again. The starters - calamari, chicken wings, and two veggie dishes - were all very tasty, although one star is deducted for the chicken wings being delicious but a small portion for the price of £8 for only 4 tiny pieces. The mains - mixed kebab, chicken shish, and vegetarian aubergine dish - were an absolute delight.

I enjoyed a delicious lunch here and the waiters were the most friendly and efficient I've ever met. very recommended, a great, great restaurant.