The cafe sits nicely on Muswell Hill high street welcoming any customer who wishes to have a…read morecoffee, a big slice of cake or a fresh panini. The coffee was large, affordable but nothing too special. However, the cafe made me feel at ease and comfortable. I had a pain au chocolat which was large and wholesome but didn't taste like an original one. Still yummy! I have to say the service was really poor and that's why mainly i've given it 3 stars. Pop in if you're walking past definitely!

I love this bakery, they do delicious pastries, so is a bit of a must visit for me on a weekend…read moremorning, and sometimes during the week The staff are really nice, and it has the feel of being somewhere that has very loyal regulars. They put a bit of them which I always think is a sign that somewhere is doing things right! All good but why 2 stars then. I had the latte and cappuccino few times, is just terrible. My friend has the same opinion, so it could be the person behind the machine or the machine it self. I do take always and drink the coffee to shop next to them

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.

This unusual place has been open about twenty years and occupies the ground floor of a house in the…read moremiddle of a terrace on Park Road in Crouch End and is straddled by identical houses that are used residentially. From their almost pythonesque accents, the staff would all appear to be French. The decor is a little tired and the toilets are somewhat sad which all adds to the genuine France away from France ambience. A langoustine looked up at me, his claws encircling the light puff pastry pie his head was resting on. This starter was a complete success, the sauce was delicious, the prawny morsels were succulent and the pastry casing was lovely. My friend reported that her duck was marvelous, the conversation then drifted back to food and she told me that her salade de canard de l automme was very nice. My entrecote was pleasant if unspectacular but it washed down well with a very drinkable bottle of Bergerac. As I said, it's an unusual place this, I wouldn't make a trip here just for the restaurant, it seems quite popular with people I assume are locals, unsurpising as it is fine faire. Personally, I'd have to be in the area for another reason, but if I was, then this place would be on my eats list.

I was taken here recently by friends…read more This is a very authentic french restaurant, the staff are french, the food is french and the wine is most definitely french. We all ate of the al a carte menu, it was small but gave great variety - my avocado salad was very fresh and tasty and the steak I had for main course was cooked to perfection. All my companions loved their choices too. Service was efficient but the only thing keeping this from 5 stars - one of the staff was very very surly and the owner wasn't very friendly or welcoming when he showed his face from kitchen - I think he is also the chef. Paid about £50 for 3 courses and lots of wine. Would recommend this restaurant whole heartedly - short walk from Crouch End.

What a gem in a beautiful Hampstead corner. As you walk in, music from the past century transports…read moreyou to a different time... The three course lunch is an absolute deal in this part of town, and the selection of courses from home made pasta, to duck confit (digne of a French brasserie) and vanilla crème brûlée to finish for those with a sweet palette. Upon request for wine recommendations, the owner immediately offered me to try different wines out of which I selected the best pairing for my meal. I could tell locals know about this place since they all greeted each other as they waked in. Perhaps the wine is talking now, but this place made the best of a Fall rainy day in London. I'll be back very soon!

La Cage Imaginaire is a small, delightfully quaint, traditional French-Mediterranean restaurant…read morewhich can be found tucked away in the picturesque cobbled street of Flask Walk in Hampstead. Its interior is intimate, romantic, white-tablecloth elegant - the perfect place for a meal with that someone special or even a quiet business lunch. There's a really good set menu for lunch (served between 11:30 and 17:00): 2 courses for £15.95 and 3 courses for £19.95 - very reasonable considering the quality. I had the amazing Wild Mushroom Risotto topped with Parmesan to start. I loved it. Highly recommended. My friends started with the slightly bland French Onion Soup and a specially prepared, tangy garden salad (not on the menu). I moved on to their Sirloin Steak (250g) which, while tasty, was cooked more medium than the medium-rare I asked for. Like the delicious Stuffed Chicken Breast with Brie Cheese and Wholegrain Mustard Sauce which my companion had, my steak was also served on a bed of mashed potatoes and asparagus; mine with a lovely red wine sauce. The third member of our group didn't have a main, reserving space for a Banana Crepe with Butterscotch Sauce for dessert instead. I finished with the sinfully delightful Dark Chocolate Mousse. Service at La Cage Imaginaire was friendly and attentive thanks to a lovely Italian lady who had visited my home base of Dubai the year before. She was the life and soul of this cute little eatery, effortlessly chitchatting with each of the tables each time she visited them (which was quite frequently). It was so refreshing to have someone add that personal touch. The food at this restaurant is good but it's the service and ambience which convinced me to go back when I am next in London - worth a visit. Hey! Now read this - Xerxes physically dines at, or orders from, each and every venue he reviews. He pays in full for whatever he and his companions eat, drink, take away or occasionally throw at each other. Xerxes accepts no money, gifts, discounts or free meals in return for reviews or favouritism. What you have read was NOT influenced in any way by the venue. Join me on Instagram @ravenousxerxes or email me on xerxes@dellara.com.

I need to update my review because we went back for dinner and everything was goooorgeous…read more This is a small restaurant and we arrived a bit late on Saturday night (just before 9pm) so they were running out of some of the dishes. I don't mind that though, it must cut down on food waste! I tried the crab and chorizo linguine and it was just perfect! The portion was massive...but it was so tasty that somehow I finished it all. Nom. If you live near here (or even if you don't!) and you fancy some good French cuisine, come and visit!!

Beautiful place and views, lovely food and great staff. 2nd time here. Last time great too- at…read moreteatime. Will try the breakfast menu next time. Thank you for a lovely meal xx

What a lovely restaurant with delicious food. The artichoke starter was especially tasty.read more

Congratulations. You've found this gem of a French restaurant in leafy North London. The owner is…read morewarm and welcoming. You will not be disappointed by the fare or the wine.

Amazing entrecôte! Mario was my server tonight and he was exceptional! Friendly, efficient, and…read morefast. The food was delish and came fast. Efficient chef and staff I was in and out with a full belly and a smile. They were so kind and patient. They allowed other guests to hang out and enjoy their wine. And they even had a bunch of regulars come in and everyone was treated exactly the same. With kindness and efficiency. If you are nearby staying at the hotel or if you are enjoying the British Musuem, check them out! I had a glass of Malbec (attached) with my dinner and it was well balanced and fruity!

Very good experience for French and Mediterranean cuisine. Good quality of food. Fresh and tasty…read more Service is remarkable comes from hart. Very fast. The atmosphere is very good. I like it.

This was such a cute little French restaurant. We came here on Valentines day and they had a…read morespecial menu. We got the duck and steak! Both were really flavorful and paired well with the sides. The duck was extremely tender. The dessert was a chocolate creme brulee - delicious!!

I've now been here twice and have really enjoyed it! It is an adorable French restaurant in a great…read morelocation. Recently, I went with the prixe fixe menu with three courses. I started with the Camembert Frit (Camembert cheese coated in breadcrumbs, fried, and served with redcurrant and raspberry coulis). This was delicious! The cheese paired so well with the raspberry coulis and it was no greasy at all (perfectly fried). For my main course, I got the Steak d'Agneau au Romarin Grilled lamb steak with red wine & rosemary sauce (served with sautéed potatoes). This was delicious as well! The lamb steak was so tender and flavorful and the sauce went so well with it. The potatoes also went very well with the lamb. I have also had their Filets de Cabillaud Rôti (baked cod fillets with sun-dried tomato and cream sauce), served with leek and potato mash. This was excellent! The cod was so fresh and the sauce was to-die-for! I could have licked all of the sauce off of my plate (if it were socially acceptable haha). The sauce was so fresh and paired so well with the fish. The potato mash was also fantastic--perfect texture. For dessert, I had a rhubarb tart. This was delicious! I loved how the tart wasn't too sweet and I could really taste the rhubarb. The service was also excellent. The servers and managers were very attentive and considerate of my husband's allergies. They were super accommodating, which is the reason we came back again! The have a great price for their prixe fixe menu. I would definitely recommend this restaurant! In a nut shell, great service, excellent food, fair prices and great ambience!

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!