Chez Tonton is outstanding, I've been passing for years meaning to go in and finally did last night…read morethanks to a taste card 2 for 1 offer and I have to say it was excellent, I really am kicking myself it's taken me this long to try it. The food prices are reasonable and the wine is excellent value, £31 for a bottle of Chateauneuf du pape. Tasty food, great wine and a very welcoming and gracious owner really make Chez Tonton a gem of a local restaurant. If you're nearby, or even if you're not it's worth the trip to this great little bistro, it gives Barnét an accent.

Possibly the best french bistro this side of the channel…read more Creme Brulee is the best I have tasted anywhere in the world, although recently I tried the assiette du chef dessert (a little piece of many things) which was equally fantastic, so now i'm torn whenever I go. A meal at Chez Tonton is always an occasion- Eric brings over delicious Kir Royale, and melt in the mouth cubes of garlic bread whilst you select your order. The french onion soup is lovely, as are the rillettes. Lunch is a steal, with 2 and 3 course deals on offer each day. Dinner is somewhat pricier, but worth every penny.

Excellent French cuisine bistro restaurant. Wonderful…read moreatmosphere, excellent menu, super service and great food. Everyone I know who has dined here has loved this place. Highly recommended.

From the owner: Table Du Marché (which translates as Market Table) is an independent French Gastro Bar and…read moreRestaurant with an emphasis on seasonal food, locally sourced, combining classical French dishes with a modern twist. Menus are updated daily with specials and plenty of options for vegetarians. We work closely with local allotment owners and regularly purchase their veg and herb harvests for use in our restaurant.

It's as if you've walked into a provincial restaurant in a small French town, the sort of place…read morethat sells great food that only the locals really know about. There's such a great French vibe about this restaurant. To add to the atmosphere, the lighting is subdued and the candle holders are old wine bottles with weeks of melted wax down their sides. The food is delicious, well cooked and well presented. There's a choice of set menus, all reasonably priced. If you have enough room for pudding the chocolate cake covered with hot chocolate sauce is to die for.

this restaurant is now closed and replace by Le Bistro du Coin…read more tel 02088825725 visit http://www.lebistroducoin.co.uk for more details

This is a local neighbourhood French restaurant that looked after us really well. Its appearance is…read morecosy and inviting from the street (ok, maybe I just gravitate towards anywhere with fairy lights outside!). Inside it was bustling on a Friday night but we'd booked ahead. We were greeted warmly and they usefully took our coats to hang up on wall hooks. We were with a couple who don't live far, who'd warned us the head waiter walking around was actually the owner, and had shown some typically French (abrupt!) service when they'd been before, sighing when they'd taken longer than 10 seconds to choose wine. I actually didn't mind his matter-of-fact style - he made sure we always had everything we needed and we had plenty to chat about with each other on this occasion rather than make small talk with him! We got through 2 bottles of a well-priced Pinot Noir with dinner, and took the locals' suggestion of a sharing platter of starters which was great for a craver of variety like me. Between the 4 of us I think we all had different favourites from the salami slices to the prawns to the pate to the stuffed tomatoes - so everything got finished. I liked that they served the big platter on a raised stand too - a nice touch so we could all get involved. We all chose steaks for main (FOMO much?!) - I went for the steak frites which was a 225g flat iron that arrived perfectly medium rare as requested and I really enjoyed. I think my guy was less impressed with the rib eye so take note! The only part of the interior that wasn't as pleasant as the rest was the toilet - perfectly clean, lovely moisturiser etc but just absolutely freezing! I suppose it hurries you up... I saw plenty of other things on the very reasonably-priced menu that I'd love to have ordered too, so I'd be quite happy coming back if I was in the area - as it looks like plenty of the locals do!

Went for a second time and never disappoints. Very unassuming but tasty French classics. Twice…read morebaked cheese souffle, green salad. Steamed Normandy mussels, white wine, butter, parsley, french fries. Charcuterie selection. Madame Sibilia, Lyon. Saucisson & Rosette. potted goose & pork, veal tongue remoulade & croutons. Six 'petit gris' snails, parsley, tarragon & garlic, crisp baguette. French free range chicken supreme 'roast on the bone ' Espelette, lemon & soft green herbs.

It has a nice French bistro taste mixed with a bit of modern/retro. We haven't sampled the food…read morethough it looks impressive but definitely recommend it as a coffee and wine place: nice set of rich reds and coffee to match it. Perfect way to spend an afternoon, if you fancy that Montmartre pastime ;)

It is very confusing what is the phone number to book a table! I saw the place last time I was in…read moreTotteridge and been trying to find a contact details but keep getting transferred to Belsize park branch! The phone number on Yelp doesn't work either! We want to book a table for friday for 3 people at 7!

After being on a plane almost half the day I needed some food. My friend whom was so kind to pick…read moreme up at the airport brought me here after our first choice had fallen through. And after reading the other reviews I am aware of this being a chain restaurant, but as an outsider, it is new to me, chain or not. We walked in around noon and had no problem getting a table as the place was nearly empty. We were promptly seated and the wait staff started buzzing about. Our drink orders were at the table within minutes and our orders were placed. I decided that a burger was the best for me, I wanted to eat with my hands and to me this was the best option. Six ounces of black Angus beef on a toasted brioche bun. My friend and I both decided to add the fried free-range egg to our burgers. To choose between a house salad or frites as the side, there is no other logically combination to me than to get frites with a burger. Why would you want a salad? You already got the leafy greens on the burger and without stating the obvious, it's a burger. That salad isn't going to make this choice any more healthy than it isn't. This burger was on the big side. I had to cut it in half to be able to hold it. The first bite I took I had juices running down my hands. Was I embarrassed by this? Not at all, in fact it was like a compliment to the kitchen staff. Did I look like a slob eating this? Probably, I missed breakfast, been on a plane for hours and was stuffing my face. The frites were on point. Crispy and being served with mayo and ketchup, I didn't have to ask for anything extra. After we both devoured our burgers they came promptly to ask if we wanted dessert. I passed as the burger and frites were enough for me. However, my friend went for dessert. She had what I believe they called the hummingbird cake and a cappuccino. Both looked amazing and made me wish that I had left room for dessert. Staff were polite and accommodating and a bit boisterous. Made for a quick lunch.

Excellent, the decor is so nice and the staff are so lovely…read more The food is well prepared and delicious Really recommend it's perfect for just a coffee or a whole meal There's also an upstairs restaurant and everything is so clean and well kept

I like this Cafe Rouge because it's quite small and feels more intimate. There's a local, busy…read morebuzz at peak times, so it's worth booking to guarantee a table. I love cheese so, for me, the baked Camembert is heavenly. The lamb shanks always appear popular. They have a kids menu and the usual colouring tools are provided to keep them occupied - their meals are also reasonably sized and the ice cream is delish (quality checked and approved by yours truly). Can you have a romantic family meal? If you get a table to the rear of the restaurant, I think so.

This Cafe Rouge remodeled since we were last there! Very nice atmosphere, bright yet intimate with…read morelighter colors than the previous dark color scheme. Although Cafe Rouge is a chain restaurant, they really offer excellent French food, and not in the fancy tablecloth way you would usually think of when you hear 'French restaurant', but in a very relaxed, casual setting. Surprisingly good portion sizes too! We ordered two orders of garlic bread to share as an appetizer, between the four of us, and it was wayyy too much, especially on top of our other food. I also had a beautiful dish of leeks, mushrooms, and I'm not sure what else in cream sauce, with bread. Surprisingly light and delicately flavored for a cream dish, really outstanding. And hey, we even had a genuine French waitress!

Good tasty foods..friendly staffs also willing to help. Love the deck here, it is very relaxing and…read morecalm restaurant. Like the main pork belly and the duck with sweet potatoes dish.

After GBK got taken over by Nandos and became disgusting (And then closed down!) I wondered what…read morewould take it's place in Crouch End. After passing 'Melange' a few times and then glancing at the somewhat small menu we decided to give it a try one evening. WOW! It's good! It's really good!! I'm often let down by UK restaurants, even the pricey ones but Melange does something very well it provides food that has been lovingly prepared by someone who knows exactly what they are doing. I had the steak and chips. Perfect. Excellent meat, fantastic chips and the entire plate was bursting with flavour. My wife had a chicken dish and loved it. The food is fairly rich / substantial and has bags of flavour and character. Today I popped in for a small breakfast Eggs florentine with an Americano, £5.90 not bad at all. Melange is honest, simple and a fantastic addition to Crouch End. Please support a local restaurant and pay them a visit!