Izgara Restaurant Finchley in Barnet

Wow… this place is a must to visit. The staff are incredible.. such a great atmosphere in the place and stunning food. Definitely worth a return visit. We were visiting from Ireland and were so impressed by the whole place. 5 Star….

Had dinner here with some work friends. Restaurant was nice and everyone said their food was good. However I’m coeliac and after ordering food off the menu which was marked gluten free, and telling the waiter that I had an allergy, the food still contained gluten and I was very unwell. Tried to contact the restaurant afterwards and no response. Really disappointing!

Went here for a low key birthday dinner with just two of us. The food was excellent and plentiful, pita bread with two dips was placed on the table shortly after ordering our food this was included and was not an extra charge. We did have to chase having our order taken but when it was the food came out relatively fast. I had a mixed shish kebab and the side salad and rice was so plentiful I couldn’t finish that. Food was very flavourful and I really enjoyed it. The staff were very accepting and helped me. I use two crutches to walk and any steps are difficult, there are two very small steps to get in, getting in was no issue and one of them was an issue with getting out. They actively helped and made things a lot easier for this disabled man. Thank you!

Interesting atmosphere and decor with a genuinely varied selection on its menu. I would say their presentation of their plates are really a strong point.

I love Turkish food and have been to Izgara a number of times and it’s always a disappointment. The menu is great and it’s consistent in terms of food, service and ambience: the ambience is nice, the service is reasonable though not always warm and friendly and the food is average but extremely overpriced. My plate of grilled veg with some small haloumi cubes was over £20. There are many better Turkish restaurants around in Finchley and East Finchley.

Been at Izgara many times now (always for dinner) and it is our go-to Turkish restaurant for a nice night out with friends and family. The food is excellent and they regularly add new things to the menu so there’s always something new to try (and we have gone through the whole menu over the last couple of years). We almost always come across a birthday party or a big family gathering, which cheers up the entire place. There’s a convivial atmosphere and waiters are always smiley and attentive. Can’t fault it really - the prices have a gone up a bit but then it is London and the cheaper options (of which there are plenty around) do not match the offer here.

Yet again, the manger walked through the restaurant taking a video of all customers on his personal mobile phone. Why? There was no notice saying this would happen. Hot, airless, cramped, tables too close together. However, Delicious food, lovely waitress.

Food (tarama, lamb, aubergines) and wine were excellent. It's a shame that the service was chaotic and amateurish. (A different waiter/waitress every 15 mins). One of us waited 30 mins for a coke!!! Our food took ages to arrive (we got a mumbled apology).

I like Izgara - I always enjoy the food they serve, and have had good service. However, prices have risen to the point where it starts to lose its appeal. For example, a bottle of still water is £5.95, which is crazy. Chicken and lamb shish is around £21. While the portion sizes are OK, it still feels too much. As such, I'm not sure I will return, which is a shame. Much of this is the fault of food and wage inflation, but I can't help but feel it's still too much.

Food good , discretionary tip too high at 12.5% staff grumpy We’ll probably go somewhere else next time

We are 'regulars' as the food is fresh, delicious and wholesome. The place is warm and clean, the staff is helpful, polite, friendly and cheerful. A great place for a cheer up meal. Will continue to eat there and enjoy the whole experience. Irith Sassoon

We love it here, our favourite Turkish restsaurant to go to. The staff are wonderful, especially Merve - she is very accommodating and friendly. Thank you Izagara for another lovely evening!

Very shocked to see such bad reviews as we could not fault this place one bit, and normally we are very specific with certain things. The food was full of flavour and cooked to perfection, the rice was fluffy and so tasty. We took our mum for her birthday and was a large group. Everyone was very happy with the full service and we will be returning again.

Do not get the mixed shesh!!!. It was completely flavourless and cames with a small portion of dry white rice and 5 pieces of lamb and chicken. Salad had no tomatoes and onions. It was my first time trying this restaurant and absolutely my last.

Returning here after many years. Dissapointed with the food. Bread was hard when usually there is a variety of breads and they are served warm. Chicken was dry and salty. Starter dishes were the best. Service was okay but could have done with a smike. Maybe we just picked a bad night!

We were invited by friends . The food was just about ok but the service was very poor . Not sure what went wrong on the night as several years ago it was good

The place is comfortable enough and the food is still good, but the service seemed to have deteriorated to such an extent that we have no plans to return for quite some time.

We stopped by on a Tuesday for lunch after an appointment nearby. Never been here before. We were so impressed. Lovely restaurant. Loved the chairs. Excellent menu. They also had a lunch menu which was good value but we ordered from the main menu as...

Lovely ambiance,attentive and friendly staff and delicious food. Highly recommended and I’m linking forward to going there again soon

Izgara Restaurant Finchley's food is soo delicious! The staff are all so friendly, and the food is fantastic! I highly recommend it if you're in the area. I went there with my friend for a birthday dinner, and it was delicious. The food is fresh,...

We visited this lovely Turkish (?) restaurant on our holidays in London and it was one of the nicest places we went locally. We visited s couple of times as it was convenient and easy to please everyone. The mixed grill was my personal favourite...

I booked a table for 4 people for dinner on a Monday night. The restaurant was quite busy but the service was impeccable. The food we ordered arrived quickly and we were looked after very well. Nobody rushed us and we sat chatting after the...

Waitress kept rushing us for our order. We hadn't even been sat for 5 mins and asked us for order. We ordered starters the bread that cane was not soft itvwas so crispy, still eating our and they wanted our order for mains! We said...

Izgara is a Turkish Restaurant but not a traditional one. The inside of the restaurant is well decorated. The wooden floor and the flowers are highlighted. Service staff were polite and friendly. We had a dinner with family. The Royal platter is the most famous...

Honestly, Izgara Finchley is one of the best Turkish restaurants in Finchley. I went with my besties, and I can tell its warm, inviting ambience. You'll find the staff to be friendly and welcoming. They have a menu that offers traditional and contemporary dishes, and...

Little difference from previous visits except the dish we came for, the fillet of lamb, was no longer on the menu which is a shame still very enjoyable food except to say that the lamb shish didnt look or taste like it had just come...

In the middle of a pandemic I asked why the waiting staff were not wearing a face covering. The manager's answer was that it's not against the law not to wear one and he wasn't going to ask his staff to wear one. In any...

Good fresh food, reasonably priced. Large portions well presented. My only criticism is that the tables were too close together to be really comfortable.

Having eaten here countless times over the past months, I can say without reservation that this restaurant is excellent and never fails to disappointment! The food quality is fantastic with favourites being Iskender or Sarma Beyti! Service and atmosphere is warm and welcoming! Would highly...

Sadly the meal for 5 people didn’t get finished The boneless chicken thighs were dry and overcooked.the lamb shish was dry and tough Ordered chicken livers as a main which arrived as a starter Complained so they took it away and returned with it on...

Its an amazing Turkish restaurant with delicious mezzes and traditional Turkish dishes. Service quality was excellent. Foods were fresh and well cooked.