Amaretto Ristorante in Barnet

This is an absolute gem of a place. The service is wonderful and so friendly. The food is really delicious and very good value for money. We had a wonderful evening and hope to return soon.

We enjoyed ourselves here. The food was excellent and well priced and the staff are friendly and attentive. We are already planning the return trip!

Food, service and location was very nice! Very good italian food especially the vegetarian lasagna. Would always recommend!

Fabulous lunch with husband today in this modest Golders Green Italian. Woke up with a craving for Dover sole which few restaurants near us seem to feature. Did a little research and thankfully came up with this treasure. Unfortunately my eyes were much bigger than my tummy, and seeing Aubergine Parmigiana on the menu, I decided that this old favourite would make a tasty starter. Sadly, it did, it was stupendous, the home made tomato sauce a thing of great beauty. Indeed the portion was so generous that, even by leaving half, I wasn’t able to do justice to my supersized grilled Dover sole. (Incidentally, the mains are served with your choice of vegetable, which is very fair of this restaurant as the prices are modest for current times. I chose zucchini fritti which my husband thoroughly enjoyed as I was too full to even look at them). Husband chose fresh minestrone to start, which he followed with a pizza. This he pronounced to be delicious. The lovely waitress who served us appeared to be a little stern at first, but we soon realised what a sweetheart she was, and how thorough and professional her service. Indeed, she went above and beyond her duties while we were there, taking special care of elderly, infirm and solitary diners. She’s definitely one in a million. The chef who I imagine is also the boss, popped out to check everything was to our liking. I discerned that he is from Kosovo, however his knowledge of Italian cuisine is very thorough, and his culinary skills trump those of many Italian cooks I’ve known in my 60 odd years. I imagine I freaked the poor chef out when I left so much of my lunch today. Sadly this was due to my very greedy over ordering! We will most definitely be returning asap with better appetites. The food is great here, it’s freshness and quality undeniable. The service is charming and kind, and the ultra fair pricing mean you leave with a huge smile on your face!

We actually did not order anything from the restaurant, but the manager saw us struggling trying to get a taxi late in the evening and left everything he was doing at the closure, and took care of us. Must say that whoever acts this way has a huge heart and it has to reflect in the food and the service. Bless you!

Our waiter was from Italy contrary to previous review and couldn’t be more helpful in the usual Italian way excellent food in large portions so much so that after starters What mains we didn’t finish we took home with no quibble This is not really a place for lingering but serves good wholesome food at reasonable prices what’s not to like

I visited on a 3rd date. Unfortunately the last time I will see her, but the first time I will visit Amaretto (of many!) A very solid Italian - the pasta was especially tasty and my desert was a particularly delicious Zabaglione.

Visited as a tourist as near Golders Green coach station on a midweek morning. Friendly staff and chef. Bacon and egg sandwich came with large freah salad garnish. Good espresso and breakfast tea. Power socket for phone. Jazz playing quietly was conducive to reading my book. Didn't feel conspicuous alone. A mix of builders, middle class locals and tourists. All welcome. Go!

Nothing Italian in this restaurant. Manager is from East Europe and very rude, dishes are mocking Italian recipes. Never again.

Went to Amaretto for the first time today as Golders Green was a good meeting point to catch up with a cousin. It did traditional italian so well. Food was delicious, all three of us went for traditional pasta dishes, generous and tasty. Lovely waitresses and unexpectedly got to meet the chef who popped out from time to time to check on his customers and see if they were happy. A really nice touch.

Food always on point, excellent quality/ price, not very crowded and very nice atmosphere Nice staff as well 1000% recommend it

This was the first time I had been to the Amaretto and I was very impressed with everything .. the extensive menu, the delicious food and the attentive service. All the staff there were so welcoming and friendly. My only (subjective!) comment is that I thought the ambiance was just a little austere, which doesn't do justice to an otherwise excellent restaurant. Anyway, I highly recommend the Amaretto and look forward to returning there again very soon!

Went with some fronds to order pizza on the Saturday night. We were served quickly. The food was fresh, the pizza well made and tasty. Will definitely be back.

Firstly, the waitress that sat me and took my order was not only rude and uninterested, but she couldn’t even bother looking in my direction when I ordered. I was the only customer in the restaurant, which makes sense now, and when I signalled to her that I was ready to order she yells “Yeah yeah! I’m coming”. I ordered the saltimbocca and a glass of red wine. The wine was rotten and I was served involvtini instead. This absolute joke of a venue wasn’t worth asking for a refund. I never posts reviews, but this had to be shared. Do yourself a favour and dine at the other venues that are full of happy customers.

Really slow service from a sullen waitress. It's a shame as this restaurant used to be friendly with excellent food. Pasta was fairly average with little flavour and my drink was forgotten. Took about 30 mins to get the bill after finishing. Food arrived very quickly though. Didn't order anything else as it took too long to get served. Disappointing.

One of my favourite restaurant in London. The food are very delicious. Customer service all the time is perfect. The prices is really good.

We were warmly greeted by Flo (manager) & chef who was very understanding of our needs. All the food was wholesome, freshly prepared, nicely presented & served perfectly. The waitress Nicole could not have been more helpful, polite & professional, very mature for her age....

Had a takeaway from the restaurant last night, the food was amazingly fresh and well made, delicious pizzas and antipasto,real authentic Italian taste. Well done!

We ordered a number of pizzas from this place: Margerita, Capricciosa and Fiorentina. Authentic hand made thin crust pizzas with lovely toppings. The Fiorentina with the egg on top and with its spicy peppers was really tasty. The Capricciosa with the capers was quite a...

Went out for a birthday meal with family and picked here because the location was convenient, however next time we'll be coming back purely for the lovely food, friendly staff and great atmosphere. The bruschetta is probably the best I've had and the generous portion...

Lovely local restaurant. The food is top quality with very friendly service. Portions are generous and I recommend it highly.

We discovered Amaretto Ristorante a year ago and have been going every day since; sometimes two or three times in a day. The food is excellent and the wait staff caring and attentive. Flo is amazing and he will accommodate your dietary needs and will...

I just walk past I needed breakfast so i order full English with poached eggs . Was great, good portions and great quality. Will return again

The server was quite correct. It is all good. We ordered 3 dishes and shared so everyone could enjoy

This is one of the best restaurants I HV ever visited.... don't miss it. Food is wholesome and nutritious and wonderfully presented....

We discover this place with my wife one day passing by and was the best thing could happen to us in golders green. Such a great place, amazing and friendly staff. The food is delicious, everybody is really helpful. Thank you so much for everything!...

Ate here a few nights ago, while visiting London and staying nearby. Very welcoming staff and a great atmosphere. Lovely menu, very good selections whether you're vegetarian or not ! Very well priced. The food is well cooked and nicely presented. Highly recommend.

This is a fantastic resturant! The food is brilliant and prices very reasonably. The staff are all very welcoming and look very happy at work. Definitely worth a visit- I will certainly be returning!

Great and affordable options on the menu. Excellent customer service, the waiter was very friendly with us.

One of my favourite place for eating a good pizza close to my place, nice prices and the restaurant owner is very nice, I like his way to speak Italian.

Relaxed and friendly place, perfect for family meals or with friends. The menu has vegetarian options clearly marked. Several items I don’t normally see - risotto, and 2 dishes of gnocchi to select from. The salads were fresh. The food was well prepared. Risotto a...

Nice cosy restaurant with delicious food . My pizza was easily among the best I’ve tasted The waiter and the waitress were both professional and friendly The overall bill was very reasonable I will be definitely be visiting more often

Visited for a late afternoon/early evening dinner.......first time I've been. Food was superb, from the minestrone soup for starter to the chicken n pasta for main......service was quick and staff were very attentive...... definitely be back 👍

Excellent service as always. Always visit when in the area. Had lovely breakfast on one visit and then excellent evening meal on a another night. Flo is always attentive and looks after us. Thanks again also to Jimmy.

Affordable and delicious. Service terrific. We did return several times to enjoy big plates and big coffees. Outdoor dining. Easy to sit for a bit. No one will rush you. Locals are called by name.

Amaretto is one of our local restaurants. They have a large, traditional italian menu with a large variety of pizza and pasta dishes. Their calamari starter is great, always tender and fresh. Their pizzas are also worth a mention as they are not to dry...

Very delicious food, kindly serving, good prices. Fast service. I enjoyed the english breakfast. The coffee latte is szuper. Highly recommended.

Good quality thin pizzas. Not too burned as with other restaurants. Perhaps a bit too salty for good health.

In principle this restaurant ticks all the boxes for food, service and ambience. Why, you might ask, am I only giving it two stars then? Well, had I reviewed this restaurant a few months ago, after my first and second visits, they would have had...

Nothing wrong with this small eatery, very nice staff, clean and bright, good varied menu, decent coffee, and a calm atmosphere to sit quietly reading the papers on offer.

I cannot recommend this restaurant enough. Friendly staff and amazing food. I had a pizza which was delicious, my husband has pasta which was a generous portion and the child’s pizza was huge! Will definitely return again and again when in the area.

Second visit to this restaurant. Had breakfast and on another day the evening meal. Not many places that actually serve both breakfast and evening meal and certainly not many that do it well. Very happy with both meals and happy to go again. Flo (male)...

Visited this place on Saturday around 2pm it wasn't too busy and I think it is excellent place to enjoy lunch with kids under 5s. Food tasted good, well priced and all dishes were avaible in kids portion size. They gentleman how took our order...

Great Food Great service from the waitress and all reasonably priced Lovely decor Have visited many times before and will continue to do so

I went to Amarretto at lunch time on Friday with Leah and Talia. The staff was extremely friendly and the service was very speedy. The lunch menu was great quality and we got 2 courses for £8.50 each! I got the olives to start which...

This is one of my favourite restaurants. I often come a few times a month! I love all their pasta dishes, their pizzas are delicious and meat is perfectly cooked! Restaurant is extremely clean and staff are so friendly, nothing is ever too much for...

I've been to this restaurant a couple of times now and personally I chose well - the minestrone soup was full of fresh vegetables, the breadcrumbed mozzarella was generous (correctly served for me minus any anchovies) and the pizzas were both tasty with plenty of...

One of our favourite places to visit. Great service, good food, reasonable prices, always good quality, newspapers and a relaxing atmosphere.

We quite often visit here for brunch. Decided to drive up here from Hampstead for dinner. What a lovely meal we had too! Chef made us specially chicken Kiev and it was so good!! Very impressed. Waiter was such a kind , helpful guy too....

Very friendly Italian restaurant with a nice atmosphere. Varied menu and good wine list, we tried a couple of starters and then pizza. We wouldn't normally order pizza when dining out but weren't disappointed; they were excellent and the bill was less than I was...

The first time I tried this ristorante, temperatures were nudging 35C or 95F and I was in dire need of shade, a cool beer, a sandwich and a sit down! The front door and front windows were open and there was a through draught right...

In London to see a gig , looked for some where to eat . walked up Golders green road and passed many restaurants/takeaways offering a worldwide selection but none looked inviting. Then Amaretto was there , a warm and welcoming oasis on a rainy evening....

Pleasant family-run Italian restaurant. We had excellent meat dishes; others were clearly enjoying pasta and other items. Reasonably priced. Cheerful service.

I wanted a vegetarian lasagna order , but they accidentally gave me a meat lasagna . After that i called the restaurant to change the order , but they didn't help me ; they aren't professional they told me to call the delivery driver and...

Great food with lots of variety, cosy atmosphere, friendly staff. Have already visited multiple times and it never disappoints me whether you go for lunch or dinner.

More of a cafe style than a restaurant, but the food is top quality Starters of calamari and bressolla served with a chilled bottle of gavi de gavi Service is efficient and friendly and a couple if tables outside allowed some to enjoy the warm...

An extensive menu. Amazing portions and simple well-cooked delicious Italian favourites. Fab friendly service in a simple authentic setting. Spag bolog for under £8. Get in!

We arrived at 6.30 on a Sunday evening without a reservation and were quickly seated. Waitress was friendly and helpful. Food was excellent and plentiful. My minestrone soup was good, very tasty. Our mains were large and well cooked. My friend's wife and I had...

Visited Amaretto hoping for a delicious, uncomplicated, good Italian dinner and that was exactly what we got! The food was wonderful (try the eggplant melanzane for a real treat...) and the service from Flo and Laura was second to none. Definitely recommended!

Went in for a quiet solo dinner on a Monday Evening. Experience was fine.Had the spaghetti carbonara which was decent.

The waitress was nice. The place was good and comfortable but the food was horrible, we ordered toast and eggs with hollandaise and nothing was right. We couldn't believe it. The hot drinks were nice. But she didn't even check in on us. I won't...

Empty on a rainy Monday evening. Just 2 solo diners. Chatty waitress. Food superb. Bruschetta was a big portion that didn't need the limp lettuce and shredded carrot on the side of the plate. Lovely flavours. Main was butter and garlic chicken. Superb sauce, rich...

Anyone who follows my reviews knows that I bemoan the generally poor standards and high prices of local restaurants. Each time I find a decent local, it's like finding a jewel in a crown. We had Sunday lunch with friends on their recommendation as they...

Amaretto's really looked after us. We booked them for the reception following my Mum's funeral. Great food, great value and caring handling made for the perfect moment to allow us to rest and reflect on the funeral. Thank you Amaretto!