Best Casual Restaurants in Finchley Central

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1. The Plimsoll

4.8

Exceptional(72)

Price: Expensive

• Pub • Highbury

Booked 15 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.

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2. DRUNCH Regent's Park

4.1

Excellent(462)

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.

3. Tollington's

4.5

Awesome(44)

Price: Expensive

• Fish • Holloway

Booked 2 times 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.

4. Maido Sushi

4.6

Exceptional(72)

Price: Moderate

• Sushi • St John's Wood

Booked 4 times today

Experience the quality of fine dining in a casual setting. Maido is a relaxed all-day restaurant and food to go concept located a short distance from London’s West End. Our aim is to make premium and authentic Japanese inspired cuisine accessible to all in a modern and relaxed atmosphere.

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5. Masalchi by Atul Kochhar

4.6

Exceptional(1100)

Price: Expensive

• Indian • Wembley

Booked 4 times today

Masalchi brings The Spice Master's street food to the globally renowned entertainment district and 365-day neighbourhood of Wembley Park. Chef Atul Kochhar celebrates the abundance of India’s spices with his nourishing dishes designed for sharing. Masalchi’s unpretentious street food is served Indian tapas-style in a relaxed and sociable setting. The Pan-Indian menu features dishes discovered by Kochhar at provincial markets during his back-street travels and street food experiences. Masalchi explores an authentic carnival of spices in a selection of fragrant curries, juicy grills, satisfying half plates and Handi, Masala, & Kalia dishes.

6. St John's Tavern

4.6

Exceptional(165)

Price: Expensive

• Modern European • Archway

Booked 8 times today

A contemporary British pub with an astonishing dining room. St Johns serves well sourced, seasonal British food along with classic European regional dishes. We source our produce from British farms and sustainable sources, and everything is made on the premises. Service is relaxed but efficient and the ambience is one of ease and conviviality.

7. Jolene Hornsey Rd

4.7

Exceptional(617)

Price: Expensive

• British • Hornsey

Booked 2 times today

Bakery, small plates, natural wines, soft serve, good times

8. Yaz Restaurant

4.6

Exceptional(79)

Price: Moderate

• Middle Eastern • Highams Park

Booked 2 times today

WELCOME TO YAZ Your Delicious Escape to the Mediterranean They say variety is the spice of life. Charming choices are at your feet, the moment you enter through our doors you will be met with a welcome only a independent family run business can provide. What will it be today - the Bistro for breakfast and brunch on our cosy Chesterfield sofas or perhaps you will take the winding staircase to our lush cocktail bar for something to sip on over supper? YAZ is all about laidback-luxury with a Mediterranean / Middle Eastern twist, so you can expect great vibes and gorgeous food throughout the day and late into the night. In the same way our venue offers two settings, with the ground floor for a more casual cosy Bistro experience and the first floor indulging you in an elegant evening rendezvous, where you can stroll on to our heated outdoor alfresco balcony to sip on a cocktail of your choice with the Mediterranean sun gleaming upon your face. YAZ there's no place like it.

9. England's Grace

4.4

Awesome(87)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary European • Regent's Park

Booked 1 time today

England's Grace is an Antipodean-inspired modern European restaurant located on St John's Wood High Street, in the heart of London. Open from breakfast through to dinner, the menus created by Head Chef Rafal, combine seasonal European ingredients with vibrant Australian flavours.Breakfast and lunch provide a laid-back ambiance with a delightful twist on breakfast classics and lunchtime favourites, all with a light Australian approach. During the late afternoon, the restaurant serves freshly-roasted coffee and home-baked cakes. Dinner is a more elevated experience, offering a relaxed yet elegant atmosphere, where you can indulge in a memorable culinary journey. Enjoy beautifully curated dishes showcasing the talent of our highly-trained team of chefs. Elevated simplicity, unparalleled flavours.

10. Morso Abbey Road

4.8

Exceptional(686)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Maida Vale

Booked 3 times today

Morso is a modern community-centred restaurant and bar, serving hand-crafted fresh pasta and small plates of Italian bites alongside innovative Grappa-based cocktails. We take inspiration from Italian tradition but give all of our dishes a Morso twist. All of our food is served in small portions allowing our guests to discover a variety of styles in one meal. On the bar front, we chose Grappa as our champion spirit. Distilled from wine pomace, Grappa is a superlative drink and highly versatile. We use it in all of our cocktails, revisiting some old classics, alongside our own house-potions. We invite you all to join us for a meal and to take part in the #grapparevolution

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London •1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day 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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Alan
London •7 reviews
5.0
Dined on 15 Dec 2024
Exzcellent food. -as you would expect from an Atul restaurant. Staff very attentive, polite and gace excellent service. Street food style, so not pretentious surroundings, just great food
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Masalchi by Atul KochharPrice: Expensive• Indian• Wembley
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4.6
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ED
London •1 review
5.0
Dined on 13 Dec 2024
Very nice restaurant with excellent food, cocktails and shisha area outside at the front. Live music which was very nice!
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DRUNCH Regent's ParkPrice: Moderate• International• St John's Wood
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4.1
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Eta
London •1 review
5.0
Dined on 13 Dec 2024
Lovely meal with excellent service Sushi is really good and nice wine list
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Maido SushiPrice: Moderate• Sushi• St John's Wood
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4.6
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bethan
London •1 review
5.0
Dined on 4 Dec 2024
Great little spot, relaxed and friendly - with really tasty fish and wine
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Tollington'sPrice: Expensive• Fish• Holloway
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4.5

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465 restaurants available nearby

1. The Plimsoll

2. DRUNCH Regent's Park

3. Tollington's

4. Maido Sushi

5. Masalchi by Atul Kochhar

6. St John's Tavern

7. Jolene Hornsey Rd

8. Yaz Restaurant

9. England's Grace

10. Morso Abbey Road

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