Artista Italian Restaurant in Barnet

This restaurant is a family-run business and has decor which is themed about Italy and being Italian. The food is good and the staff are friendly.

We ate well, modest price, excellent steak with spinach, Roma-style pizza and tiramisu in a rustic setting, we will return...Good Food made by italian Chef.

Amazing authentic Italian food...service and ambiance is lovely and definitely worth a visit. Food was exceptional and I will definitely be visiting again!

Fantastic and tasty food. Authentic Italian food. Fabio and his staff always amazing. Advise to go to everyone.

What a find! Local restaurant I have been past loads of times, but only last night went in. Served beer in iced glasses- a small sign that the management and staff care and I will get the big things right. They had quickly found us a table although the restaurant was virtually full and it was 8pm on a Saturday. Service was quick, we had asked for that, and friendly but none of the "are you enjoying your meal" nonsense. Delicious Italian quality pizza and pasta. Prices very reasonable for London- not many places serve a sit down pizza for under £10. Loads of unsolicited complimentary extras: olives, lemoncello, fruit, nuts and chocolate. Only gripe is that they played happy birthday for someone and left loud music on for a while afterwards. It has a noisy, fun atmosphere that may not be great for making conversation, and music on top was a bit much.

Nice local real Italian restaurant. Had Mother’s Day Sunday lunch with the family. Excellent service, great food and very clean facilities. As it is small, I would advise reserving a table in advance. Definitely will come back and recommend to my friends.

This was my first time hear, went with a friend for dinner let's start with the good think's first the food was excellent , the service was excellent , and very good velue we also had comlementary drink and nuts which was a nice touch now the bed bit's and this is only my thoughts , we was seated in the corner by the window which had mould runing down the wall which did put me off but saying that I will be back

Siamo capitati per caso davanti questo ristorante italiano e (dopo aver letto alcune recensioni) abbiamo deciso di cenare qui....e meno male!!! Pizza buonissima, nulla da invidiare alle pizzerie italiane (tra l'altro il pizzaiolo è palesemente campano). I miei figli invece hanno preso due primi, e i piatti li hanno restituiti così puliti che non c'era bisogno di lavarli. Materie prime di ottima qualità. Ottimi anche i dolci. Consiglio assolutamente a chi, in vacanza e non, voglia assaporare il gusto della cucina di casa nostra. Ottimo rapporto qualità/prezzo. Proprietario gentile e disponibile.

Excellent food, staff, atmosphere at great prices. They give complementary bits and bobs which you just don't get elsewhere. You should book if you plan to go as it can get busy..

You walk in as a stanger, by the time you leave, the boss Fabio makes you feel like you are member of the family, the staff are amazing, the food is real class, Great atmosphere.

We were walking past the restaurant as a family were leaving. The owner was saying goodbye to them and wished us Bona Cera. The restaurant was really packed (safely distanced)- always a good sign. After a couple of sharpeners in a local pub, we thought we’d give it a try. Firstly, the staff couldn’t be more welcoming and friendly. The food is freshly cooked, incredibly tasty and really generously portioned. Great menu, great food, great staff, incredible value and a lovely friendly family atmosphere. This will be a regular for us now - something for everyone , what a fantastic place😊

There can’t be many better places to be than in a traditional family run Italian restaurant where the food is fairly priced, tastes delicious and is served by such friendly owners and their staff. The Tiramisu especially was sublime. Now we have found this gem we shall certainly be making it a regular place to eat. This recommendation is given without reservation!

The service at the restaurant Il Tocco D 'Artista was very friendly, a true Italian atmosphere, the food was fresh and very tasty, and the portions very generous. Me and my family have had a fantiastic evening. I highly recomend to everyone Il Tocco D'Artista restaurant in North Finchley.

first time there the food was great the service was first class the atmosphere was very relaxed would be gong back again

Set rather anonymously on the busy main road of Ballards Lane nothing outside gives you any idea of what lies inside. The restaurant is decorated in a traditional (but not old fashioned) Italian style with some lovely pasta related illustrations on the wall along with some black and white photos some of which are of old celebrities enjoying or making pizza or pasta ( see if you can spot Sophia Loren making pizza ! ). The music is all authentic Italian music which my partner just loves as she grew up in a country where Italian music was popular. The food is astoundingly good.I have eaten the pizza here 5 or 6 times and it is always phenomenal .The ingredients are always fresh and extremely tasty.Try the Tocco Artista special, A true pizza masterpiece, The veal is also wonderful. On my most recent visit I had the Veal with lemon and white wine. It truly was heaven on a plate. The staff are also friendly to a fault and help to make the atmosphere very plesant even on a quiet midweek night. If you live in North Finchley (or indeed East or West Finchley) you won't find a better Italian restaurant,hell we come from Bounds Green to go here has there is no Italian restaurant as good as this in N11. Did I mention the outstanding value for money too ? No ? Well it is. Come to this restaurant.You will not be disappointed.

Fantastic food fantastic service excellent value Would totally recommend this restaurant best Italian food

We visited this gem of a place with family and friends and it was honestly the best Italian food I’ve ever had and I’ve been to quite a few Italians but none compare to this place. The service is amazing as the staff are very...

Visited here with friends. Food was amazing, all so fresh and delicious and such great flavours. Service was brilliant, they couldn’t do enough for us and were so good with the little kids. Will definitely be returning!

4 of us came here for the first time last night. No expecations. Had simply driven past a few times and seen it as a small genuine looking, quiet, unprepossessing restaurant. Once we were there we were literally in Italy. Real old school italian waiters,...

The overall experience at Tocco D’Artista was magnificent. Food was immaculate, and we enjoyed it a lot. The service was great, and the atmosphere was just so italian it felt like I was in Venice. Fabio was so kind and friendly and we appreciate the...

Fabio provided excellent service, really friendly and the food tasted amazing. Lovely service and will be back again! Fresh stone backed pizza - highly recommend. Also gave a complementary red wine which was very generous.

I have driven past this place for many years but have never had the occasion to visit until today and I’m so pleased I did. As soon as you arrive you are quickly greeted by the smell of garlic and fresh bread, the sound of...

This tiny restaurant was packed with people and so we were glad that we had bothered to book as normally this restaurant is never busy. The waiter was rushed off his feet, which was probably why he was rather impatient and also made huge mistakes...

Went there multiple times now with my partner or friends and never been disappointed! The food is amazing, lovely pizza, great calzone and best carbonara ever ! Defo a good shout ! Place itself could potentially change the decoration a little 🤓😬 but overall it’s...

Cannot recommend d'artista enough. The quality of the food is outstanding and large portions, and there is always such a warm and inviting atmosphere. The owners of this restaurant are so genuine and accommodating, can't wait til the next time already!

Fabio and his team are fabulous hosts. This restaurant serves great food, generous portions and also welcomed our dog - it’s rare to find such an authentic, good value Italian restaurant at such reasonable prices. We were even treated to an accordion recital. Highly recommended.

The restaurant offers main meal with a glass of wine from their lunchtime menu which definitely gives true value for money. There is plenty of choice of pasta, including vegetarian option, which were well prepared with fresh herbs. Similarly there was plenty combinations of pizza...

Probably the best Italian restaurant in North London. Been many times over the years and the food and experience always been nothing short of excellent.

Well what can I say about this place ... its running by a lovely man called Fabio who is just one of the nicest people, the food is good and the pizza's are massive and really good, the atmosphere is so nice in there you...

I can’t rate the food as we never received it. I can rate the rude staff, who showed complete and utter disregard towards us as their 1st time (now last time) customers. Based on this I would not even consider booking a table to eat...

I was becoming late to join friends party, umbrella helped me to reach on exact time and enjoy the moments.

My wife and I go to Il Tocco regularly for a date night and it has never failed to deliver a delightful evening. If you want somewhere calm and quiet, go somewhere else. As you go through the door of Il Tocco you are hit...

I had a wonderful lunch in Tocco d’Artista,brilliant atmosphere,lovely food the pasta was amazing!Thank you all the staff

Went to this restaurant at 5.30 Friday evening there was only a family of 5 people seated. We asked for a table for two the waiter said have you booked we looked round surprised to be asked have you booked at this time. The food...

We went 10 handed to celebrate a friends birthday and this is a hard number to satisfy especially with such a long table. Conversation was limited to those guests adjacent. There was just a single waitress and Manager to cope with all tables. Overall they...

Decent food, dodgy billing. We went there a few times with my wife and daughter and I decided to invite my family for a birthday party. We were 7 adults and 3 children. We had our food and then I asked for the bill. I...

My first visit but will make this place my regular the food was phenomenal and the atmosphere reminded me of being in Italy. A hidden gem and a definite must try. If I could give 10 stars I would ... simply amazing

Always superb, the food, the ambience, never had any problems here so don't really get the negative reviews. I've been here with my wife twice recently and in the past and it's always been a great experience. The staff are very friendly and the food...

First of all I want to say the food was OK but there was a little person called Billy (friend of the owner) who were running in & out from the restaurant and he was on the phone constantly. He was talking on some funny...

My wife was ill after eating the linguine alla vongole here. The clams gave her food poisoning. Beware.

We visited for my wife’s birthday with another couple. Certainly not disappointed, lively,animated, restaurant, if a little noisy. The menu is typically Italian with great starters , the usual pizza and pasta and lots of speciality dishes. We had starters of tricolour, ham and melon...

First of all the food is fine, not great but not too bad. It’s a typical old fashioned type Italian restaurant, fairly busy. The waiter was noticeably uncaring and unfriendly. The reason it gets one star is that, as a few previous reviewers have mentioned...

Everything at this restaurant is perfect. The staff, the food, the entertainment and all the extra little bits included to make your meal there wonderful. Very authentic little Italian tucked away in north Finchley. The night was topped off with a bottle of limonchello placed...

Six of us went to this restaurant for dinner. It was a disaster from start to finish. One of the starters arrived 20 minutes later than the others, and the others had all finished theirs before it arrived. One of the main courses arrived 30...

Best pizza and sea food pasta ever had in London , went there 6 of usbetween family e friends. Really enjoyed our evening ....excellent nice clean and really friendly place To go back well recommended 🍾🍾🍾🍾

We visited here for the first and last time for a birthday meal. We should have left when the waiter just ignored mre, but my mother in law seemed happy to stay at that point. The food.was okayish, service appalling all the way through. loud...

Highly recommend this little gem of a restaurant! The pizzas were amazing and the wonderful staff provided a great, festive atmosphere.

One of our family favourites. Coming from an Italian family, it’s easy to differentiate the good Italian restaurants to the mediocre ones! The restaurant is decorated in a typical Italian way, you almost forget you are in London. This restaurant never fails to deliver high...

Ranks second from top out of my top ten restaurants. Spaghetti was way to soft the veal escalope was tasteless and like chewing on cardboard..music way too loud and annoying..just about everything in this establishment was crap.

On Friday night I went to il tocco. Dartista As soon as I walk through the door of felt like I was in Italiy The atmosphere was brilliant The food very good The price very very good in and I want thank you all the...

We rocked up with no reservation on a Saturday night but the staff really went out of their way to get us a table. The food is absolutely delicious and very reasonably priced. We had a few glasses of wine and the limoncello given to...

Despite it's 70's dated appearance both from the outside and inside... the service and food is top quality. The size of the pizza's are extremely impressive, much larger then ASK or Pizza Express, and the food quality is definitely comparable. There is an element of...

This was our first time in this restaurant. It was New Years Day a bank holiday so wasn't expecting it to be open. There is parking outside. When we walked through the door the music was very loud, it eventually got turned down a bit...

This is a really lovely little local Italian restaurant with an authentic flavour. Great selection of dishes which are always cooked well. The menu is definitely worth experimenting with. Only downfall is one of the waiters who always seems a little put out to offer...

Prices are great, you can get a proper meal for under £10, the pizzas are huge and they will box up what you can't finish. You get free shots, chocolate, fruit and peanuts at the end of your meal - always good. The food is...

I've been coming here for probably 3 years, I always saw it a good unpretentious local Italian, run by the owner, fair price for fair food. The last couple of times its not been good. Tonight I come out feeling taken advantage of, The portions...

We booked for 9pm dining 3 hours before hand. We arrived exactly at 9pm, they said they were fully booked and had no tables and the head waiter said (in Italian): "What do you want me to do?" We speak Italian, so we got exactly...

In summary, the food was okay but the waiter overcharged us with the bill (which seems to be recurring based on past reviews) and we were made to feel uncomfortable. Nevertheless the staff are jovial and give limoncello, so I would recommend this place if...

I went in to dine alone for dinner and ordered a salad and a pasta dish but once it was clear that I was not going to order any drinks, the behaviour of the man in charge, presumably the owner, became VERY ill-mannered, Tap-watered I...

I have just returned home from my first visit to this place. My grandmother and her partner come here once a week. They always enjoy what they order, and they always order the same thing, never straying from their norm. They always bring back a...

Mi novia y yo estuvimos de hambre y habíamos oído de amigos cómo buena tbia pequeño restaurante italiano, fue un salto en sonwe para un bocado rápido para comer. Vivimos localmente.

Caminamos después, parado, dudaron porque una decoración muy cursi, pero fuimos. Camarero amable de energéticamente Napoli sirvieron de ternera deliciosa en crema y salsa de hongos, pizzas (niños ellos loooooved! ), y pudines. Disfrutamos de la comida será un lugar local de ahora en adelante!

A friend told me about this place

La peor comida italiana que he probado jamás!!! Mi pizza estaba empapado en queso cheddar inglés. Me refiero bañado!!! Mi pizza no tenía base y era tan pasada. Creo que el queso estaba fuera de fecha, ya que sabía tan mal.

Fui allí con mi marido para cenar y fui a casa decepcionados. La pizza no era auténtica italiana; la comida no era nada especial; lo peor era que el personal era bastante antipático y grosero. Mi marido es italiano, y él estaba intentando hacer una conversación con el camarero, pero él simplemente convertido a su vuelta cada vez y probamos para evitar todo el tiempo.. el lugar parece muy gastada.. lo único positivo de este lugar es la libre lorenza..

¡Guau! Hemos venido aquí a menudo con mi madre de 80 años italiana. La comida es comida italiana auténtica y el personal es atento y amable. Si tienes niños ruidoso no hay más que un camarero italiano Tolerent? Gran restaurante con comida deliciosa y asequible. Nunca tuvimos una mala comida y lo recomendaría para un almuerzo de domingo en familia

Fuimos a este restaurante nuestro ya que suelen ir a el que está al lado, y nos quedamos muy decepcionados. Tan pronto como pedimos literalmente a 2 minutos son comida salió y fue fantástico, no se tarda más de dos minutos para cocinar pasta! La comida no sabor fresco en todo

Pizza was excellent and staff nice. Got there with kid. Will go again anytime soon. Got another restaurant next to golders green

Not so good. Kids who like watered down catsup for their pasta source would like it here. The wait staff tries and fails to be "Italian". Too bad the cook staff does not make the same effort.

Been in l Artista in Golders Green lots of Times beforeNow is not anymore as he use to be!!Food taste not ad good at all , even if plate is big would rather go somewhere elseNowdays is only the name For the same money u spend in this restaurant u Can go elsewhere

We popped in early evening before theatre.Very quiet. brightly lit-which some people may not like.Lovely food and wine and extensive menu with usual Italian fare.Did have a specials menu for the day.Manager/ staff pleasant and very laid back.We were given complimentary fresh fruit /nuts and Lemoncello Liqueur-(the whole bottle offered!) at the end of the meal.Would recommend.