La Lluna Whetstone in Barnet

Amazing place, called in the day to ask if it was wheelchair accessible and there is a step getting in but they have a ramp they can put out: also disabled toilets. Food was incredible, cocktails were delicious. I had cucumber and basil and although it looked small was quite alcoholic (just what I wanted). I’m gluten free and loads of options available: the blank ink squid risotto was incredible. The best part of the dinner was the staff though; couldn’t have been more friendly, joined in on our banter and just made it really fun. Our waitress Niamh was so lovely and sweet, really attentive and friendly. The guy in glasses (maybe the manager) was a great laugh too and I would definitely want to go back and highly recommend for any occasion - thanks for a great night!

This place used to be great. Service now shocking - rude aggressive staff. Food average. Slow to come and some items from our order didn’t arrive. Won’t go back.

While I had an amazing 40th , hiring their back room with my own singer, I would be extremely cautious using this venue for a large number of guests who may have dietary /allergy requirements , I could see the young ladies dealing with my birthday tried there best but unfortunately were not able to manage the dietary / allergy requirements (which I had email day before, they only looked a it properly when I arrived that night it seemed), which messing up seating plans I had in mind, by just saying to me to put everyone on one table who had allergy / dietary requirements, also pork was given out to a table who specifically did not want pork ( for religious reasons), also food came out quite slow and late , most of my party had left when desserts came out (fortunately i had my own birthday cake to give out) , food itself was good , its just the organisation in my opinion was not there for events (30 people)...,all still managed to have a good time though but thats thanks to my singer !

My recent experience with some friends was very disappointing. The food portions skrank drastically ( the octopus dish had lots of potatoes and very little fish). The tempura dishes were very soggy and definitely not tempura! My friend ordered a drink ,received the wrong one and the waitress insisted that it was the correct one ( rude and incompetent). I have to say that I was looking forward to a great culinary experience and it was very disappointing! Definitely not going back!

We came here for a special occassion on Friday 30th August. We were in two minds about going here bearing in mind some of the reviews we had seen but I am glad we did. We had a really lovely dinner, at a reasonable price and the service was great, really friendly and smiley and helpful. We had 5 dishes between us and that was plenty. The food was well cooked, presented and a decent size to share. There was so much to choose from we will have to come back again! It's not a complaint at all but I wouldn't say all of the dishes were really spanish tapas, but everything we had was tasty and that's the important bit! Well worth going.

Jessica, the "manager" is rude and unprofessional. With such an arrogant attitude. Clueless on allergies which is very concerning. Despite me explaining that I have coeliac disease and them advertising dishes.as coeliac safe, they kept asking me to confirm if ingredients were safe for me making me feel very unsafe and them look as bad as they could have looked. They forgot to deliver ordered dishes. When i asked to be left alone to enjoy my cold dish, Jessica wouldn't leave the table. At the 3rd attempt and when my food was cold, I told her to go and she said I was being aggressive. That cost me an evening of a side eye from.her and her team Her making comments with her team about me, loudly, close to my table (in the kitchen and I was just across the entrance so I could hear) Them not delivering all my order And when I called twice for the bill she went straight ahead and pretend she didn't hear me. I asked her to let me enjoy my meal and I would have gone to her to chat at the end and she refused to leave the side of my table and kept asking for clarification on coeliac disease and Justify her waitress that was clueless on the matter. At the end of the meal she disappeared and didn't want to speak to us which shoes in detail how unprofessional she is. Why work in a restaurant if you have no knowledge of allergies and why as a manager if you can't cope with people? Not suited for this job Thanks for ruining my meal!

Fabulous tasty authentic tasty tapas, each dish was delicious. Wanting a Friday night so had flamenco dance and music. Great vibe. Staff friendly and attentive. Will defo go back , paid £45 pp incl service but had loads of good

Was our go to for a while for lunch, really nice food, lovely interior and garden, good staff. Its just a shame portions have been reduced, price unchanged - for example, brunch deals no longer have sides(potatoe/fries) with omelette or crepe :( guess difficult times for all, but there's plenty of options for customers.. hope they stay around.

Amazing service waiters were so polite, particularly from Jessica! Food came very quick, table was wiped and plates were changed between starters main and desserts. Food was well presented (tapas plates) each with unique decorations, perfect homely setting for friends or family to come together. Will be revisiting😁

Wow! Really great Tapas Restaurant! Fantastic menu nearly too full of wonderful choices even for vegetarians / vegans! Such a nice interior, a very pleasant place to catch up with friends!

I’ve been here half a dozen times and have always come away impressed but today I felt disappointed. The staff have always been beyond lovely but the lady who served us today wasn’t a good advertisement for the restaurant. She was bordering on rude with her service, left us waiting over 20 minutes to take our drinks order, I actually had to ask as she was busy doing nothing. There were 4 other people in the restaurant so not exactly rushed off her feet . My daughters steak came out long after the rest of the tables food and when my daughter asked how long it would be she was rude with no word of an apology. The young man who also served us was very nice and polite but sorting the table whilst still sat at it didn’t seem necessary. Also the service charge should be optional, I never mind paying this and usually leave an additional tip but I don’t think her service warranted anything extra. As I said I’ve been here many times and this is the first time I have felt the need to leave a negative review.

I wish I took the servers name - she was divine. I was not doing anything Saturday night. Daughter 2 was out. Knowing I had a small window of opportunity with daughter 1 who is of short fuse and patience, I said did she want to grab a bite. She did. 'But where’. I had to think fast. I suggested la luna as I had a squid ink risotto craving. She had never been - I have many times to both restaurants. So we called at 7:45 - got a table for 8:15. Got a ridiculously lucky space right outside on the little bay which is the most epic parking space if you’re lucky. Went in and was offered inside or outside. We sat outside and it was like being on holiday. Daughter 1 is also very impatient. So I took a punt and ordered a selection of stuff and it all came really quickly. She has not stopped banging on about the place since. Saying it’s her favourite restraurant ever. Adored the food - loved the courgette flower. Had the most black lips from the risotto. She loved it all - service so quick and our server was so friendly. We gave feedback when we were paying and know she then fed that back to the manager by the bar as could see them talking and smiling as we left. Anyway - she went back tonight and took her best friend. I know she will be back.. possibly because a free portion of olives was sent over to her table. Thank you for that. Such a lovely touch. And to a 17 year old it’s so exciting to get complimentary stuff. People often don’t bother to give good feedback or only have something negative to say. Lovely place. Great staff - all young but not bored or disinterested. Genuinely well presented. Professional, friendly and smart. And price point is great. Keep busy - x

I think it was that I’m not that keen on tapas as it was my first time eating this. Small enough dishes and all worked out quite pricey but it is in Whetstone. Nice enough setting but I found it all quite bland really which is a shame.

Absolutley fantastic! I visited with 2 friends last Friday. Excellent service , and every course was delicious- we struggled to pick our favourite, but the figs stuffed with goats cheese, and the scallops with crispy pancetta were certainly up at the top our list. But we loved everything else- crab and avocado, gambas, artichokes, meatballs, patatas bravas. All was excellent. Will be back.

I dine regularly in this restaurant with friends and been never disappointed. The food is fresh, excellently cooked and prepared and the service is impeccable. Changed recently menu slightly and I just enjoy it.

Service was really good - all waitresses were great. Helpful with the menu. Food came quickly and in a nice flow. Lovely presentation. When we ordered more it came quickly. Nice choice on the menu. Nothing negative to say - nice night out with friends. Will go back.

There were 8 of us from our spanish conversastion Group University of the third Age in Barnet. They called it the Tapas restaurant - but it was not the Spanish Tapas size but a full plate size. There were so many dishes to choose from and all were extremely good with a very friendly staff.

Be careful when you visit this establishment , good times can turn sour very quickly depending on the owners sons temper - he has a curious temper . The owners son hates women and inflicted intimidation and aggression upon me . He shouted screamed and said for us to get out because we said a steak was over cooked and we didn’t spend enough money to be worth customers . It was really scary and his other employees clustered around him ad-libbing his touts . It may be nice sometimes but be careful

We had our daughters 21st birthday at this fantastic restaurant last night. Food was amazing, all the staff were incredible and so attentive and Melisa was so accommodating and ensured the evening went so well with a minimum of fuss. Thoroughly recommend La Luna for any party or special occasion.

We visited La Lluna on a Saturday night with friends. We were really impressed with the amazing flavours. The food was fresh and the presentation was great. Would highly recommend the tuna steak. Excellent cocktails - (particularly the porn star martini which wasn’t on the menu but they made them for us) Staff were really attentive and friendly - looking forward to returning.

Finally a restaurant that serves great vegetarian food- varied choice and new exciting dishes. Service was first class. I wholly recommend this place Thank you

Unprofessional staff, orribile music , overpriced , poor quality of food, very expensive for what you get !!! Orribile experience!!!! Stay away

I wouldn’t recommend this restaurant, neither would I return. It’s very expensive for very small portions and a lot of the food is deep fried. One of my dishes was so greasy, really not enjoyable. Left there hungry and feeling like I’d been ripped off.

We thought the food was at best average, the house red wine was awful and we were thoroughly disappointed. In addition, it was seriously over priced for very basic food.

Have visited several times as hopeful will improve to provide an authentic Spanish tapas experience. Food is very variable - often dishes too messed about with rich unnecessary sauces. Simple dishes like pan con tomate are ok but at times bread is soggy. Prices similar to better west end tapas places ( meson don felipe is better and cheaper- or salt yard similar prices but much better). Cocktails are good but beware no happy hour weekends- we were there around 5 one Saturday- place empty - went for cocktails and a tapas snack- in garden- cocktails lovely but they wouldn’t give us the usual 2-1 offer so we only had 1 each as they are £10 each. Also noise of adjacent car wash. To add further insult the staff chose to sit on a table nearby and smoke- odd given garden empty and very unpleasant.

La Lluna is a hidden gem in Whetstone that serves up authentic and delicious Spanish dishes. The menu features a wide range of traditional and modern options, all made with fresh ingredients bursting with flavour. The portions are a little on the smaller side and may not be ideal for sharing, however this is every reason to try a variety of dishes. The atmosphere is lively and energetic, with the buzz of conversation and clinking glasses adding to the overall experience. The service is excellent, with the staff being attentive towards the guests and their dietary requirements.

Wanted to try this place but reviews when it opened were mixed and the world went mad with Covid, lock downs, etc. eventually went with a Spanish friend at the beginning of November. Our waiter was fantastic, explained portion size, recommended his favourite dishes, which we went with, delicious, and told us when to stop ordering and said go with you have got and order more later if we wanted, good call as we were stuffed. Brought my cousin there tonight, didn’t book and got a table (however would advise booking on the run up to Christmas). Again, what amazing service and food. Couldn’t finish my fillet steak main tapas and our waitress was genuinely concerned asking if all was okay, it was delicious but had too much prior. Overall, I found the quality of the food, ambience and value for money excellent. And our waitress now knows two more Irish people other than Maura and Mrs Brown, lol.. she was fantastic as was all our interaction with staff. Can’t recommend enough x

Emre and Betul could not have been more fun friendly and helpful. Food was first class and the atmosphere in the restaurant was great. Will definitely keep going back.

Thank you to the lovely team at La Luna Whetstone. We attended with our son and his partner on Wednesday evening. This excellent restaurant deserves to be busy on week nights. Book if possible. There were many excellent dishes but must recommend the Mushroom Champion...

I went here last Friday 16th September. We were placed right at the back, in the garden room, which may be nice in the summer but it was freezing cold and we were the only ones in there, despite there being room in the restaurant,...

First visit with friends . We all agreed the food was superb and wine too . Try tapas we each had a different couple of dishes and some veg too and we all enjoyed the flavours and high standard of presentation. We tried dessert too...

I have been to la Lluna twice in the last few weeks and it never disappoints. The food is absolutely amazing. Every dish I tried was exquisite. Staff is very friendly with very good customer service. I am very happy I tried this place as...

Visited a few days ago... friendly service... clean restaurant. I ordered around 5 different dishes. The food tasted great but my only issue was the gambas al ajillo (the main dish I was going for) this was not even close to being authentic, a completely...

The service was good right up Until the end when we either wanted the bill or a quick coffee before we left. Like most restaurants you don’t see the staff after you’ve eaten and said no to dessert, so it took a while to catch...

Visited the new La Lluna in Whetstone & was very impressed. The intimate setting is very well laid out with lots of areas so you don’t feel like you are in a big restaurant. Our welcome and attentiveness from the manager & waiting staff was...

Had warm welcome, excellent food, and fantastic wine selection. We had a wheelchair and needed to change the booking a lot, were met with kind, patient understanding.

Really decent food and vibrant atmosphere, both complimented by the outstanding service - a really friendly, tasty, filling, happy meal with friends.

We booked dinner at La Lluna for New Year’s Eve for my husband, two daughters and a friend. We had the most wonderful meal. The food was superb and just kept coming and coming. We were disappointed that the restaurant was nearly empty at just...

Lovely food, cannot fault it. What stopped me giving 5 stars was the rather rude and unwelcoming manner of the host at reception. She made us feel like we were doing her a huge favour by being there, which set the tone off badly. It’s...

Lovely atmosphere in this restaurant. The food was excellent. It is easy to loose track of what you have ordered and how much you are spending so beware. The waitress was attentive and good at her job. The problem for me which has stopped me...

I’m really sad to give a local independent a low score and average critique. All 6 of us go to Spain and eat a lot of Spanish food, but this was over priced food and to make it worse a freezing cold restaurant. We arrived...

Great variety of Spanish tapas. Would suit carnivores and vegetarians alike. If you are looking for somewhere quiet this is NOT the place. It's very noisy and you have to raise your voice to be heard. The unnecessarily loud music doesn't help. We asked for...

A very good variety, great service and perfect staff who were not over-attentive. The variety of food is first-rate, something for carnivores and vegetarians. If you want