Best Casual Restaurants in East Finchley

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1. Tom's Pasta

4.8

Exceptional(57)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Dalston

Booked 14 times today

A neighbourhood restaurant serving fresh, handmade pasta and lasagne better than your mum's. Perfect for date nights, catch ups with friends and parties for larger groups.

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2. The Lore of the Land

4.7

Exceptional(823)

Price: Very Expensive

• Gastro Pub • Fitzrovia

Booked 6 times today

A traditional pub serving contemporary English food in the heart of Fitzrovia. The Lore is composed of The Pub on the ground floor, The Kitchen on the first floor and Private room with bar on the top floor.All of our food is freshly prepared by Head Chef Michal Kaszuba and his brigade in the Lore kitchen on the first floor. Our menus have been created especially to reflect the seasons, when ingredients are at their very best.Our legendary Sunday roast is slow-cooked with delicious trimmings.THE PUBA copper and pewter topped bar serving a range of beers, including our very own Gritchie brews, premium spirits, cocktails and selected wines. The walls are adorned with eclectic and original artwork. THE KITCHENOpen plan but still intimate. Experience the sight and sound of our open kitchen with the Chefs cooking on our bespoke, charcoal fuelled oven and char-grill. THE PRIVATE ROOMA wonderful private room with private bar on its own floor.

3. The Plimsoll

4.8

Exceptional(72)

Price: Expensive

• Pub • Highbury

Booked 23 times today

A modern pub serving a frequently changing menu, available in our dining room, bar, and outside ledges. It's not fine dining, nor is it trying to be. We cook in a way that we as cooks like to eat, so don’t be afraid to share. If you want to pop in for a burger and a pint, feel free to grab any available space in the bar or outside. We accept bookings for tables of up to six people in the dining room.It can be loud and slightly chaotic; at night it is dark. We turn tables because we need to in order to survive and pay the people that make it work, so please don’t be offended if we ask you to wait a moment for your table. Our dining room has limited space and we don’t offer high chairs, so please let us know in advance if you're bringing a pram or need to adjust your booking size.Here's when we're open, so you can find what you're looking for:Weekdays: Bar 3-11pmKitchen 6-10pmWeekends: Bar 12-11pm (10pm Sunday’s)Kitchen 1-5pmKitchen is closed on Men’s Arsenal home games.

4. Clipstone

4.8

Exceptional(1963)

Price: Expensive

• Modern European • Fitzrovia

Booked 3 times today

Clipstone is a neighbourhood restaurant located on the corner of Clipstone Street in Fitzrovia.As we are a very small restaurant, we will need your table back after 1 hour and 30 minutes, which will be ample time to enjoy what we offer. Seating TypesWe offer three different seating options: indoor, counter and outdoor. Please be aware: When booking outdoor tables we may not have an alternative table available inside in some instances. We will of course always do our best to accommodate.

5. The Drapers Arms

4.7

Exceptional(1596)

Price: Moderate

• Gastro Pub • Angel

Booked 42 times today

GARDEN BOOKING VIA PHONE OR EMAIL ONLY.The Drapers Arms is a lovely 1830s pub in a residential area of IslingtonVery much a pub we are as welcoming to one person sitting with a beer and a paper as to a group having a special meal. In an informal and relaxing atmosphere we nonetheless take our food, drink and service seriously.Our food is all freshly prepared and our menu changes every day and across the seasons. With a focus on being enjoyable, honest and seasonal we are also affordable - our wine list available on our website is among the very best in London.

6. Tollington's

4.5

Awesome(44)

Price: Expensive

• Fish • Holloway

Booked 1 time today

Tired of the loosely French inspired humdrum of restaurants popping up across the city of London? Do you like holidays? Do you like cold drinks and warm service? If you've answered yes to one or more of these then perhaps Tollington's can refresh both your pallet and your mind. The idea came from a mirror in an antiques market and a love for a more informal approach to dining, the result is a chippy in North London with old church pews bolted to the walls to be leaned on and eaten from. The focus is on fish but the menu transcends fish, mammals and vegetables, leaving no stone unturned in the never ending quest for flavour. Split between two rooms, the front the engine, the kitchen and bar shared by customers as they perch on bar stools and enjoy dinner and a show. The back, bookable room is lower, lower lighting, lower seating, perhaps a slight calm compared to the front room, here works of art from friends of the restaurant adorn the walls and floors.Book now to reach Nirvana.

7. Corrochio's

4.4

Awesome(148)

Price: Moderate

• Mexican • Dalston

Booked 27 times today

Mexican restaurant, taquería, Agaveria, bar and late night destination in Dalston open by Guadalajara native Daniel Carrillo in 2021, serving proper Mexican food and drinks by Mexican cooks.Our main restaurant, CORROCHIO'S, is located on the ground floor in a large, airy venue with outdoor seating serving an extensive menu of regional Mexican dishes, alongside a contemporary selection of sharing plates. Enjoy Happy Hour Margs every day, as well as popular Taco Tuesday menu and Mexican Brunch on the weekends. Opened Tuesday-Friday night, and Saturday all day, and Sunday BrunchCORROCHIO'S CANTINA is our more casual bar-meets-club, with an extensive Mexican drink offering, a delicious food menu and late night DJs, open on Friday & Saturday evenings 'til 2am. This space is great for large groups, and always open for walk-ins. For bookings please call us on 020 3239 7179 or emails us at hola@corrochios.com.

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8. DRUNCH Regent's Park

4.1

Excellent(465)

Price: Moderate

• International • St John's Wood

Booked 11 times today

Drunch Regent’s Park is a restaurant-style eatery and bar situated close to the heart of St John’s Wood, which serves brunch from 11am - 16:30pm and a la carte from 16:30pm - 22:30pm. Formerly The Star public house the building been transformed with sleek interiors, stylish fittings and a few quirky touches that our guests have come to expect when they enjoy good times at Drunch. We have created four zones in the building – a relaxed lounge complete with sofas and a fireplace; a secluded restaurant; a casual bar; and a private wisteria-draped garden where guests can enjoy al fresco dining & drinks .We have a selection of board games for our guests to enjoy including backgammon, cards, monopoly, and chess. While Bobby the Bear (our ever popular mascot and one of Instagram’s favourite bears) is on hand for a photo or just to ensure you’re never alone at Drunch.You cannot book a Shisha table from this webpage as we operate on walk in.Dogs are allowed don our terrace only.

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9. Smith's Bar & Grill

4.2

Awesome(1154)

Price: Moderate

• British • Paddington

Booked 20 times today

Smith’s Bar & Grill is nestled in Paddington, Central London, it is the first place you see when you walk under the bypass behind Paddington Station.Known for its high ceilings and almost full-length windows, the natural light in Smith’s is just as nourishing and wholesome as the comfortable furnishings and exquisite selection of food and drink that we serve. The venue is split into the areas:• Main Restaurant• Main Bar & Lounge Area• Outdoor Terrace Canal-sideSmith’s is an ideal venue for weddings, on-location filming, major launch events, and multi-stage music and entertainment events.The whole venue can comfortably accommodate up to 200 people for a sit-down dinner and up to 400 standing. Its proximity to Paddington Station (50 yards from the Hammersmith & City Underground entrance) makes it quick to get to for those coming from out of town.

10. Salt Yard

4.4

Awesome(122)

Price: Expensive

• Tapas / Small Plates • Fitzrovia

Booked 10 times today

Salt Yard is an award-winning charcuterie bar and restaurant serving modern tapas inspired by the flavours and produce of Spain and Italy.The tapas are complemented by charcuterie and cheese boards and we have a wide selection of excellent wines and sherries. Flexibility is key to Salt Yard. Customers can enjoy a full spread of tapas: or come in simply for a glass of red wine and a plate of cheese, a coffee and a delicious pudding, or even just a perfect martini and a handful of Marcona almonds.Located in central London – a two minute walk from Goodge St tube station and a five minute walk from Oxford Circus – we are perfectly placed for a business lunch, a pre-theatre meal or a night out with friends.For groups reservations and Private Hire enquiries, contact us directly at bookings@saltyard.co.uk

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Fiona
London •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Don’t often get veal kidneys on an English menu so my husband was in seventh heaven. Perfectly cooked .
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The Drapers ArmsPrice: Moderate• Gastro Pub• Angel
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4.7
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OpenTable Diner
London •1 review
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
Just so f’ing good, never fails. Outstanding as always
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The PlimsollPrice: Expensive• Pub• Highbury
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4.8
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Jim
Atlanta Metro •19 reviews
5.0
Dined on 21 Dec 2024
Just discovered this little gem in Marylebone. A small venue serving great food and an excellent wine list at reasonable ( for London) prices. I had their pork chop - served already sliced and smothered in an eclectic vegetable medley with a sumptuous sauce. Wife had the Pollock that had a seasoning I would love to learn how to replicate plus another great vegetable medley. Wait staff extremely attentive. Overall a great experience and a very welcome addition to our London restaurant preferences!
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ClipstonePrice: Expensive• Modern European• Fitzrovia
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4.8
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jane
London •9 reviews
5.0
Dined on 19 Dec 2024
Loved the experience but meal was a bit ruined by adding heavily fishy broccoli as a side to a beef cheek dish. We didn’t realise the side came with the fishy topping. :( Thought the portions of main were small for price point. Charming staff and really glad we visited! Thanks!
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The Lore of the LandPrice: Very Expensive• Gastro Pub• Fitzrovia
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4.7
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Aysha
London •1 review
4.0
Dined on 17 Dec 2024
Yummy! So filling & great value everything was good. Only thing is it’s winter so wish they hot hot drink on the menu. I was with my daughter who unfortunately has a cold and couldn’t get a drink because all their drinks were in the fridge. Only reason I’ve removed one star.
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Tom's PastaPrice: Moderate• Italian• Dalston
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4.8

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488 restaurants available nearby

1. Tom's Pasta

2. The Lore of the Land

3. The Plimsoll

4. Clipstone

5. The Drapers Arms

6. Tollington's

7. Corrochio's

8. DRUNCH Regent's Park

9. Smith's Bar & Grill

10. Salt Yard

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