Cats Cafe des artistes in Haringey

Very, cosy nice atmosphere, great service and good quality food. Normal prices! Would definitely come back!

My only negative would be that the portion sizes were not great, but the food was delicious and noodle dishes were still under £10 a portion. Also we loved the environment, the furniture and decorations gave the restaurant a really lovely environment, and the staff were really nice and seemed to be family run.

This is hidden halal Thai food restaurant in the heart of Finsbury Park. No signs saying meat is halal, so phoned up and it turns out chicken and beef are both halal. Food was really tasty and good portion sizes. Only downside was the slow service. Loved the selection of ‘60’s, ‘70’s & ‘80’s music as I’m over 50 and could appreciate the songs. Will return soon.

Authentic thai food in a cozy, lively, unmatched atmosphere! We had an absolute blast. The service was quick and very friendly. Prices are very reasonable, cheaper than the surrounding restaurants, and drinks are particularly affordable. The massaman beef curry, the veg pad se ewe and the veg spring rolls were outstanding. A must go in the neighborhood!

Nothing but delicious every time

Everything we ordered was delicious and will definitely order from here again. The pad Thai was perfect. Only criticism was the rice which was a tiny portion for the cost and so sticky it was like a pancake we had to tear apart to portion up.

Cats is my favourite Thai and has been for 13 years!

love the food and we had amazing service off paula, particularly love the beef penang

love the food and we had amazing service off paula, particularly love the beef penang

We love the food here. However, the portion sizes are now small and the cost is expensive for a take away, so it no longer feels like good value.

Driver was friendly and nice and food so beautifully tasty Thank You Chef.

Delicious, authentic Thai food and excellent atmosphere! A real gem in this neighbourhood. Can't wait to go back. Thank you!

Delicious, authentic Thai food and excellent atmosphere! A real gem in this neighbourhood. Can't wait to go back. Thank you!

The chicken was very try. It was not worth the wait. Sorry.

Good fast service, lovely background music. Just the curry didn’t feel fresh, something was off, maybe meat. Rice good, curry sauce yummy. Anyway, not that bad, I eat anything lol and the local is nice.

I love it. The atmosphere was amazing

Love this place! Have been a few times and had delicious take-away from here too, but most recently to have a meal with my cousins from Australia.. and as a bonus we were able watch the Euros final in a friendly atmosphere! We had a great time! Great food, friendly service and staff , lovely atmosphere and decor! Definitely recommend this place for anyone looking for a great place to eat, friendly atmosphere, and delicious Thai food in Finsbury Park 😄👌

Delicious Thai food for a great price!! Restaurant is full of character and the staff are lovely. Would return 100%

Food was fresh and service was swift and friendly.

Found this lovely Thai restaurant around Finsbury park while looking for a place to warm. Was very cozy inside and ate until I was so full 🤤 will keep this on my tab as my regular Thai food place now. Authentic dishes for sure 😊

My second time eating here. The first time I was here for a birthday. The venue is very large with a private back room. The second time I came with my family without a reservation and was accommodated straight away. The food is tasty, fresh and not too sweet as most Thai food contend to be in the area. They're definitely not afraid of chilies!

I don't normally leave reviews, but I am so disappointed by this restaurant. I chose it because it looked lovely and I wanted to go there with my friends. Our reservation was at 20:30, we got the food an hour later at 21:30. We were asked to pay for the food at 22:00 and invited to leave very shortly after, despite our food was still on the plates and I did not finish my beer. The waitress was quite rude, which is very unusual for a Thai place and the food was way below average. 2/3 friends had a bad belly during the night. Very disappointing and no a pleasant way to spend a Saturday evening.

It's not my habit to leave bad comments, however this experience requires it. We arrived with a reservation at 8:30 p.m. and waited an hour for the food to arrive. At 9:50 p.m. we were asked to leave because they had to close at 10 p.m. How can you imagine being able to eat and enjoy the restaurant in just 20/30 minutes? The lady who was in charge of the service made it clear to us that we were inconvenient and not welcome. This spoiled the meal and in addition the quality of the food was not up to par as specified in previous comments. Too bad because the decor and location are correct. Bad experience that I don't want to repeat. I would have preferred more honesty and knowing that a reservation at 8:30 p.m. was too late for the rhythms of the kitchen. Good luck to the whole team and thank you for reading me.

Iconic Thai spot with stunning, atmospheric interior.

I’ve lived around here for ages and Cats has been around for ages. I’ve been here many times and they never let me down. Excellent!

Lovely meal here! Third time. Attentive and quick service. Delicious food and super chill. Love the decor !😍 💕 ❤️

The food is delicious but the portions have gotten a lot less generous lately, there was barely any meat in the curry and only 4 prawns in the pad thai, it's a shame as the quality is good otherwise

Best Thai food I’ve had in London and at a good price too. The environment is so cute and cool with art, cat-themed decor, and family photos everywhere (all done tastefully). So many vegetarian/vegan items on the menu and clearly labeled. Me and my partner got the vegetarian set meal when we visited once and it was well worth the price with so much food. I also really love their Thai tea- probably one of the best Thai teas I have ordered. The servers are all so sweet and friendly and definitely made us feel comfortable and at home.

Incredible interior design and decorations! Food was so good and all amazing. Went to have lunch yesterday, impressed by everything there.

Beautiful authentic food in a quaint little restaurant at the back of Finsbury Park. The staff are great but very slow. Its only thing that let's this place down.

Well, the food arrived very quickly. However, when I ordered the spring chicken turmeric and coriander it did say it took half an hour to cook yet It arrived very quickly and the chicken was dry. The jasmine rice too I don’t think the food was fresh

The amount of times I have been here with my mother and they have never disappointed. Great service, fantastic food and warm atmosphere. Our go to spot!

Lovely food, prompt and friendly delivery

Great staff and food, very tasty. A bit of a hidden gem. Worth a visit. Lots of choice on the menu and a great atmosphere inside, nice decor too.

My Wife and I ate here after initially being drawn in by the name and cat decor (my wife is a crazy cat lady - her words) and our love of Thai food. Really nicely decorated on the inside, with lots of uniquely looking furniture, table tops decorated with world currency and an open fire! We had a couple of cocktails followed by set menul C, which had a good variety of dishes and was really good value for money, especially considering it also includes a drink (we opted for glasses of wine). The food and the cocktails were very good, and other dishes that went past our table also looked and smelt really tasty. Don't worry if it looks busy from the street, the restaurant goes quite far back, with additional seating at the rear, so it's worth asking if there's a table available.

Had a lovely meal with friends. Good atmosphere excellent food and wine. Comfortable seats thoroughly enjoyed my Birthday 🎂. Kim

Ryan was so sweet letting my friend charge her phone! Thank you!

Best Thai restaurant in London! Tried so many different ones and none matches their food. Their papaya salad is fantastic, definitely give it a try (Remember to tell them to make it less spicy. You’ll still cry while eating!)

The food was really good quality authentic, fresh ingredients and spices. So far my favourite Thai food on here!

Weekends are busy, so be prepared 😉

Cute neighbourhhod thai place, authentic flavour with nice service. I like the larb.

Always great, eat in, or home delivery 👍

Great place, so many good things to say! A really cool atmosphere, with nice touches like Coke in a glass bottle & an open fire.A great menu and the food is really tasty and nicely presented our waiter was fantastic.Highly recommend this will be my new regular

Food was unfortunately poor, stair fry noodles were burned but still served to us. They removed some of it but you could still taste and smell burned noodles. We spend £170 there and to be honest we expected much better food a d experience to the one we received today. Food was served in small soup plates , everything was old and outdated apart from the prices which were very high compared to the quality of the food we received unfortunately. We want be back there again. Probably worst thai food restaurant I ever eaten in last 20 years.

I absolutely loved this restaurant. Had been recommended by a friend but I had no expectation, and wasn't expecting to turn up and discover the most beautifully, brilliantly camp decor. dark wood tables and chairs with leopard and tiger print cushions and walls adorned with all sorts of delights, from princess Di to Tom and Jerry to cats of varying descriptions. With a playlist of 1960s crooners (the kind your nan used to sing along to whilst hoovering) to help aid the digestion of our delicious curries (Ruby and Jade). Lovely service! only lost a star on atmosphere cos the head lights were quite bright and the heater was making a buzzing sound, but these details for me were absolutely not an issue, because in the age of the instagram induced homogony in restaurant and cafe design, to find somewhere so delightfully unique and 'itself' (not trying to be anyone or anything else) felt both thrilling and refreshing. There was no performance, just a joyful quirkiness with delicious Thai food. Thank you Cats! I will be back (and next time i will take photos!)

Love this place, been coming here for years and the food is always excellent! The decor is fantastic and the staff are really friendly.

Good soups, nice staff and cosy interior. Dumplings didnt taste the best.

Hidden gem with a unique local but Thai atmosphere.

I loved this lovely Thai restaurant by Finsbury Park. The staff were friendly, the food was great (I had green curry with chicken, steamed rice) at a reasonable price, and my friends and I could chat in a comfortable setting without music blaring. The decor gives you the feeling of an authentic family-run restaurant. I would certainly go again...

Me and my partner were looking for a Thai restaurant to eat at last night and we didn't want to travel that far. We were greeted by a waitress who offered us a table. She said we could have a place by the fireplace, which looked enticing, but it was unusually close to the fireplace so we passed. When looking around the place we noticed the decor inside was very unusual. I was faced with a wall filled with pictures of loads of random children. I understand it might be a quirky, experimental approach to decor but I couldn't really gauge what theme they were going for. Some of the decor is really nice, some of it not so much, but that's just my personal opinion. We were looking at the menu and the waitress who seated us came back over to take our order. I noticed there was something very off with the service. She seemed very on edge and anxious and she couldn't really give us any sort of recommendation from the menu. We ordered our food and we were served 'Pad Thai cashew noodles' and 'Pork stir fry.' The noodles were overcooked, lacked flavour, the beef pieces were hard and it overall did not feel fresh. I get it might have been a sweet dish but the only flavour in that dish was sweetness and nothing else. We gave it just a 3 out of 10. The pork stir fry was the best dish but once again it did not taste fresh. The consistency of the pork was more chewy, the sauce was not bad but it tasted like a lot of additives were put into it. Also in that dish there were a lot of dubious looking vegetables. To conclude with the food none of it tasted fresh and it left us feeling sick. Now to talk about the drinks. The beer arrived promptly, but unfortunately the whiskey sour was an abomination. It felt like straight, cheap whisky stirred in with all the ingredients and it resembled absolutely nothing of a whisky sour. Another thing to add to our experience was the kitchen staff came out twice and looked at us. A young man gave me an upset look when passing by our table. The other two members of the kitchen, a woman and a man were checking on us with some concerning looks. One of the men in the kitchen asked us if everything was ok. The waitress also asked us if it was ok. My partner was able to keep a straight face, but I could not. I said it was alright but I was unable to look them in the eyes as I really struggle to hide my real feelings. It was a very uncomfortable situation to be in and I hope, this honest review can save other people from the horrendous meal experience we subjected ourselves to. The meal left us not just sick but really ruined our evening. If you are planning a romantic date with your partner don't come here. You would both feel miserable by the end of it. Trust us! When we paid for our food we were offered a takeaway bag. I appreciate the offer, but it was pretty clear from what was left we weren't that interested in taking it home. It felt very awkward to say no and I just couldn't shake this underlining tension between us and the staff. Overall, we were very unsatisfied with the experience at this restaurant. When I looked on Google reviews it had a 4.3 out of 5. It isn't the best rating but far from the worst. I was reading some of the reviews going back 7 years and there is a mixed reception. I also noticed on some negative reviews the owners actually replied a very unprofessional response. I wish I had seen this before entering, but it's not that I take the time to scan negative reviews before trying a place. Another interesting point to take into account when considering this place is the similarity between all the 5 star reviews. It's as if a lot of them have been written by the same person, but hey ... I guess I am just speculating. If you are going out and looking for a restaurant I strongly advise you to go somewhere else. We could have got better quality food of deliveroo and for a lot cheaper. We in total spent £50 here and we have learned a valuable lesson to never go anywhere too quiet or a place with a rating less than 4.6. Thank you for taking the time to read this review.

Very sorry to write this reviews - CATs was my favorite Thai restaurant in London for so many years but the quality has fallen drastically. Firstly, delivery seems to always be late - resulting in food arriving and needing to be reheated which alters the flavors/experience. Secondly, the portion sizes are now so reduced it’s sort of embarrassing. I ordered a prawn ToM YuM soup and received a total of 5 prawns, a couple vegetables and a broth with no flavor. This is unacceptable for something that cost ~ £10. I hope this restaurant takes its reviews seriously and seeks to improve, whatever’s change will not be sustainable in the long-run.

The best Thai I've ordered on Just Eats! Highly recommended!***

Really lovely find, great food and very friendly staff. Totally recommended!

Had a such a lovely and fun time at the Cats Cafe Thai Restaurant! The staff were so welcoming and friendly, and were really patient and accommodating when we wanted to change tables to be in a warmer spot. The set menus are really good value, and we opted for set menu C which comes with the sharing platter starter, veggie pad Thai, beef massaman curry, a seafood dish, a chicken dish, and rice. It was all delicious and full of flavour and fresh vegetables. Good range of drinks including Singha beer on draught.

Stopped by Cats Cafe today for a quick lunch with a friend visiting from abroad. Our selection was absolutely delicious and paired perfectly in terms of flavour, and spiciness. We had the Thai Prawn Crackers (a must fullstop) followed by the Pad Kra Pow Beef with Sticky Rice, and the Papaya Som Tum Salad with Egg Fried Rice, all to share. Service was welcoming and efficient and our food arrived promptly. The wine was perfectly chilled and we had an overall lovely dining experience.

I'm writing this with a belly still full of yummy Thai. I LOVED IT! Tonight was my first visit to Cats Cafe des Artistes Thai Restaurant, and I can say with confidence, it won't be my last. Delicious dishes, friendly, engaging service, and a great, warm atmosphere. Also, perfectly affordable. I'm highly recommending this place.

Super restaurant Thai, leurs currys sont délicieux, je recommande!

We were sat for over 40 mins, no starters or mains came. It wasnt particularly busy and something they should have noticed much sooner. I had to tell them we have had no food for over 40 minutes. In the end we waited too long and decided to leave as we had other plans and were really hungry. The customer service was very poor and I wouldn't go back even if the food was amazing.

Costumer service is superb! Food is delicious. 😍

My family and friends hire the back room space for annual parties. We return because the food, service is excellent 👌

I been coming to this restaurant for years annd even organised my work party here. today as my birthday and as a treat I told my husband I wanted to go there it’s my favourite , I am a creature of habit and always eat the same things. There was a a mix up on the orders and instead of changing it , or even ask me if I wanted to order something else we would pay they just disappeared leaving me with only rice and broccoli, long minutes passed and a guy come over and asked also told me they would fix it but also just disappeared and joined people on the bar, after more than 30 minutes waiting we gave up and asked for the bill and left. The food is amazing but customer service is always poor as there is only really one person working! Thanks Cat for ruining my birthday dinner.

I could see that the driver had stopped for some time on the way. If he was delivering another order no problem but if not it is a bit annoying.

There are authentic dish choices on the menu. Recommend Tilapia Pad Cha and Pad Thai. Weeping Tiger which is steak is well marinated but too tough/overcooked. Pandan coconut rice is very fragrant and you couldn't find this item in just any menu, which gives a lot of uniqueness points!

Great location, close to Finsbury Park. Authentic decor with wooden table and chairs and lots of Thai decorations. Service was wonderful. We had someone with a food allergy and the staff were extremely attentive with this. We shared a mixed starter, then I had the beef randang and king prawn Pad Thai noodles, we also ordered Veggie Green curry with coconut rice and fried fish with chilli too. All dishes were tasty and full of flavour. Overall it was a very enjoyable meal. Toilets were at the far back of the restaurant, disabled access too. Would definitely visit again.

Very best Thai food in London! Having been there after 4 years still finding it as good as it used to be. Fabulous fish cakes, stir fried seafood, volcano chicken and other curry's. Plus fresh lyche juice with fried banana desert. A savory dining experience. Apart from food, Service is slow now a days due to labor shortage and the atmosphere is quite old school. But, the food trumps it all!

Fantastic place with lovely food.I would recommend Pad Thai 👌 Friendly service,value for money.

I love this place so much, it’s amazing food, unique atmosphere, nice people 10/10 overall!

Fabulous Thai food in an amazing restaurant. We were in Finsbury Park and love Thai food and went to this amazing restaurant. From the moment we entered we were made feel special. Then we ordered from the menu and experienced some of the best Thai food we ever tasted. If you like amazing ambience, great service and amazing Thai food then you will not be disappointed. The most important question is would we return to this restaurant if we are back in Finsbury Park and the answer is definitely yes! Please don’t pass this restaurant by like we nearly did. Just go in and take a chance and you will not be disappointed.

Great little place for lunch or dinner run by Thai people who clearly know how to do proper dishes from this part of the world. Friendly staff, interesting decoration, and good value for money. Only let down was calamari- really chewy. Will be back when around.

Best Thai restaurant in North London. Chief is the best.

We went at a super busy time and they were still great! Good food, good service, and amazing interior

Love love the food and the staff, this place is available one thing that bothers me is the seats. They are hard and not very comfortable to sit on. Great to look at but not comfy. But they food is amazing best Thai The area

Best Authentic Thai Food in London. You Know a Thai restaurant is good when Thai people eat there. I am from Thailand, and have eaten Thai food all over London but never as good as at cats. If you want real authentic Thai food it has to be cats. Take it from a Thai who loves to eat. Easy 5*, and service comes with a smile. Best Thai food outside of Thailand.

Fascinating authentic Thai decor and furniture with quite a large range of meals to suit sweet to hot pallettes. Definitely a warm and friendly welcome. If you want a reguladine out yo make your own - this is it.

Great tasting food will definitely be back 😋

Went with family for a birthday. Atmosphere was good, alot of interesting art, had to wait for my food and drink for a while eventhough the rest of my table had everything they wanted, it was fairly quiet as well... Other than that i had a good night with family and staff were very friendly and polite

Lovely food and friendly service. We love coming here

So here's a confession, I don't really enjoy Thai food that much, just a bit meh for me when Ive eaten it out in the UK. The beef masaman curry I had here is by far the best Thai food I've ever eaten, it was so so good. Also while I was there they were blasting out Irish folk music,the interior is a mix of traditional Thai stuff. Family photos and uk royal family memorabilia. The tables and chairs with the leopard skin pillows feels very African. Sounds confusing but it all somehow really worked! There were regulars in there having a good time with the staff they were friends with. I really really honestly felt I was abroad when I was in there. The place is full of curiosities and joy. Loved the food. The decor and the vibe. Order the beef massaman and try to tell me with a straight face youve had better in the UK.

excited to try a new place and won't be ordering again. food was on time and hot! but the pad se ewe was tasteless and had no seasoning. the beef was dry and also tasted like nothing. the dumplings were gritty.

Reliably good as always. Food is great and service is relaxed, but attentive.

Despite what Google reviews says, this niche restaurant is not closed on Tuesdays but open 7 days a week providing excellent quality food with a first class service from the kitchen delivered in style by the multi talented bar and dining manager Ryan and his team.

I have been going occasionally to this restaurant for several years. On my last visit the food and service were still quite good as always in the past. However, with the latest price increases the basic set meal has now become £25 each and with a 12.5% service charge is added to the bill automatically and so I am now viewing it as becoming something of a luxury venue.

Super flavours and super generous!

Un lugar muy particular, un tanto quirky. El pad Thai y los entrantes, buenísimos.

great place, great food, great staff.

Fantastic, friendly and unique family-run restaurant, with a beautiful decor, and delicious food and good understanding of allergens. (I have to eat gluten free, and staff were very helpful, and there was lots of choice available). We will definitely be visiting again.

Around £25 a head. The starters were nothing special, but the Chicken Panang curry saved the day.

Tried the vegeterian set for two - it was decent. Not the best quality if this is what you are after.

the food was almost cold and the sauce was like wallpaper paste.

Great restaurant, I often visit when I'm in Finsbury park, very reasonable prices, pineapple rice is a must have.

This is one of the very very few things I miss about London. Good food, sensibly priced and a great atmosphere. I came here a few times when I lived in Harringay and kept treking up the Victoria Line to visit it when I moved to South London. Can't go wrong with it and I haven't found a worthy replacement since moving to Bristol

Great little find . Very welcoming and food was great . We stumbled across this place just looking for a quick bite to eat . Would visit again

My only negative would be that the portion sizes were not great, but the food was delicious and noodle dishes were still under £10 a portion. Also we loved the environment, the furniture and decorations gave the restaurant a really lovely environment, and the staff were really nice and seemed to be family run. (Pad Kee Mao pictured)

Pad Kee Mao was 1/3 less of what they used to serve, the flavour was lacking. The sticky rice was also smaller portion than in the past.

Love this place, been going for 20 years. Always friendly service and good food!

Really small portions - no containers more than half full most a third (eg Tom yum soup and curry) very poor high price. Avoid this

Super good food and authentic decor

Mixed starter good, nice sauces, Tom kha good. Pad Thai meh though

The food was hot on arrival and tastes fantastic, also shout out to the driver patient kind and polite . All round an excellent experience . Thanks x

Really lovely people. Pretty average Thai food.