L'Artista Pizzeria in Barnet

Everything was good, the restaurant is under a train track, sometimes it's disturbing when the train passes over it.

I don’t normally write food reviews, but this was awful so had to say something. I came at lunchtime yesterday with my partner. No one greeted us as we came in, didn’t even bother looking up till I flagged someone down. There was a tall guy grey hair, and another chubby guy with tattoos. Very rude attitude anytime asked anything, and just awful service. I asked to move tables as the front door kept slamming into me when opened and he completely ignored me. When the food came out I’m not sure if it’s customary but he put the cheese and pepper all over my trousers and table. The pasta was alright but the potatoes and aubergine were awful. I was recommended this place by some friends but never again. I have travelled to Italy many times and you cannot compare the people or food to this establishment.

It's my favorite Italian restaurant in London. Delicious food, really friendly staff.

Food is not authentic Italian. Restaurant have big space for dining. Music a little loud. Portions are big and service very fast.

I honestly went last year and I have been HUNTING to work out which restaurant this was! Genuinely incredible, genuinely affordable, the BEST service! We were a party of 20 and we were walk in on a Saturday and they were fab! So accommodating, so great, so attentive! The food was just amazing, like eyes shut just eating amazing! I WILL RETURN

Busy, typical Italian restaurant with good food and a busy noisy atmosphere. The food is good in general, sometimes wow, but sometimes it is just ok. There is a small parking place next to the restaurant, so plan your trip accordingly. The staff is professional, helpful, and friendly. The space it is quite crowded, with little space between tables as they try to maximise the space that they have. Overall, I really recommend it.

Very nice food my complimets to the chef, nice service also. Loud music sometimes, I couldn't get the reason

It's a fantastic place. We love it. But guys £6.10 for rice?😱 Come on.

Food varies according to the chef who’s in on that particular day. Generally good food and good value nice atmosphere. Been going there for years

Every time I eat here food is always done right ! 👌🏻 also I think money for value is also amazing for that are !

Wonderful, great food,nice staff 🥳🥳

Best Italian food I've had in London and for such a good price too. My go to place for anything Italian.

Great time we ate very well!! The service was really great!!

Quite correct Italian food at a price of approximately 20 pounds per person.

Always amazing value, fast and delicious

Raised a toast for in memory of Dad's Birthday at what was one of his favourite restaurant. Also same day as our Twins Birthday. As close as I will now ever get to all the smells and tastes of mums cooking x

Selina Alejandro Gomez 5 stars love the food and I rate the candy floss and he is very polite

Fabulous food and ambience. Highly recommended.

If you’re looking for a real Italian experience in London, L’Artista is THE place!! The food? Absolutely incredible. Huge portions, packed with flavor, and the pasta—chef’s kiss—cooked to perfect al dente. But what made our night even better? Shayan & Aziz! These legends took such good care of us, super friendly, and (iconically) knew we’d never say “stop” when they were grating parmesan on our pasta. They just got us. 10/10, already planning my next visit. If you love Italian food and great vibes, RUN, don’t walk!!

I don't understand how it can have a very low rating, because the food is very good and the Service is fantastic apart from the fact that the portions are very generous and with very affordable prices.

I went here for my name day with my mum, I was disappointed because both of our pizzas were burned, with too much sauce, and oil. The place was too noisy as the tables are very close by. Although staff changed my mums burned pizza the replacement was far from satisfactory I won't be coming back.

Fue una lástima que no pudiera darle una buena crítica. La sopa Minestrone era acuosa y las verduras apenas estaban frescas. Muy decepcionado. El café era amargo. No voy a ir allí de nuevo.

Había estado nervioso después de haber visto algunas malas críticas recientes, pero nuestra experiencia de almuerzo fue excelente. Comida muy sabrosa, porciones enormes con opción de bolsa de perro, servicio amable y rápido. Señalamos que algunos de los mejillones de un plato no estaban abiertos como deberían y eran muy disculpados, se ofrecieron a proporcionarnos otros más abiertos (¡pero no teníamos sitio! ) , así que no nos cobraron por el café. Con todo, una excelente relación calidad-precio y volveremos.

Service was great and the atmosphere was good, very busy. Staff friendly,welcoming, and great with our two-year-old. We will be back to try the food again. We went for pizza and pasta, both nice, but I think we may need to be more adventurous next time.

Very nice restaurant and food. The food is well priced and very delicious. The only problem is parking and the tight tables.

Beautiful food, very busy for a Saturday night, but service 10/10, food was amazing, so remember to order half portions of you don't have a big appetite as starters are very big, almost could class the size as a main, wide variety of drinks, pasta,s, vegetarian options also available, fish options, staff do meet your requirements also, fresh ingredients are used as the taste is something different, 5* plus..... Wheelchair friendly, we sat in the porch area however when door opened you get that fresh breeze, can get quite cold, again was busy when we arrived, did prebook so was guaranteed a table, advice is to prebook, Never been here before until now and will definitely go back, fair price for what you get also, price justifies the quality of food

Una vez genial e ir a restaurante - nunca he visto un restaurante deslizarse colina abajo tan rápido. Precios al alza Porciones abajo Menú reducido El personal, una vez fabuloso, fue reemplazado por el tipo de servidores cuyos pulgares entran en la comida cuando se sirve. Cliente desde hace más de 30 años - ya no...

Es horrible. Aceitoso y salado hasta el punto de que su comida no era comestible. Pedí la sopa Minestrone, pan de pizza de ajo y bruschetta. Toda la comida era tan salada que no podía comerla. El pan bruschetta estaba empapado en aceite.

I will recommend someone to do visit.

Quite possibly the best Italian I've ever eaten at. Visited many times, portions are generous food is top notch, and the service is quick and efficient.

Food was cold and have allergic reaction. And the waiter with row road.Add heating notice to drop properly

Very rude attitude probably Romanian o Albanian waiter No smile rude approach rude body language rude tone no smile no information no interactions ℹ️ I feel really uncomfortable and no accepted. Is the most poor Italian restaurant ever see in London. Under the bridge in a really poor area. Good luck for your poor carriers

Pizza’s topping flavour was authentic and very nice. The dough base though, was terrible. Edges do not rise, not airy at all, kinda like Dominoes/ Papa Johns kinda crust. Vibe of the store was nice and the waiters were friendly.

One of the best Italian restaurants in North London! Authentic Italian pizza!

I’ve probably tried about a quarter of the menu, and I can highly recommend both the pizza and pasta

The servers are welcoming and the restaurant has a nice busy feeling, but the food isn't worth turning up for. We had a cold and mushy calamari starter, then a carbonara and the "L'Artista Ravioli". The carbonara was probably the worst I've had, and the ravioli was tasteless - I'd also put money on the sauce being Heinz Tomato Soup. In fairness, the pizzas going out did look good, but we didn't have one so can't really comment. Basically, I won't be going back and I'd suggest going somewhere else.

Soo good, will definitely come back and good service and large portions. Very nice staff too. Love it so much . 🤩

Their pizza were absolutely delicious, every slice is full of flavor. The atmosphere is warm and the staff are friendly and attentive. 🍕

I wish I could give this place more than 5 stars. I'd give it 7 if possible as this is our "lucky" place. It has a wholesome vibe, the food is incredible, and the staff are as pleasant and delightful as can be. I have sampled dishes from every corner of the menu and my favourites are their mushroom & sausage pizza and their fusili pastas. Their house red wine is quite tasty, too. It is also much larger than it appears, so it is perfect for birthdays or large gatherings. The staff are incredible with children, too, so if you have kids or a big family you need not look any further for your next big dinner our or birthday party. Seriously, cannot emphasize enough how much I love this place and how much of a family gathering they make our dinners seem.

2a visita con la familia. Es un poco hit & miss. Estaba muy ocupado, pero el personal y la cocina no podía hacer frente a esto. Marido recibió su arranque pero esperamos 25 minutos más para recibir el nuestro. Igual que con los platos principales, ninguno de nosotros tenía nuestra comida llegando a la mesa aproximadamente al mismo tiempo con largos huecos. Había un pequeño grupo de 6 chicos jóvenes yo diría que de 12 a 13 años que eran extremadamente ruidosos y seguían levantándose y corriendo y eran ruidosos. Padres en otra mesa no interesados en supervisarlos. La comida era deliciosa y porciones enormes.

My fave local Italian. Been here many times and food and service is always topnotch. Friendly staff and affordable prices. Highly recommend.

Got recommended this place by a friend and just want to say how impressed I was. The atmosphere is super cosy and the staff (Mr Aziz served us and he was super professional and welcoming!) are wonderful. I’m definitely going again for the food, the portions are large and delicious!! All super fulfilling. Thanks to the team!

Rating: ★★★☆☆ I received average service at the restaurant. One of the main issues was the lack of clear communication among the staff, which led to confusion with our bill. We had difficulties settling the amounts, as there often appeared to be extra charges on the bill, even though we hadn't consumed those items. This made the experience somewhat frustrating. I hope they improve these aspects to provide a more efficient and transparent service.

It was my birthday and the 'bringing out of the cake' was amazing! Lovely food and service.

Excellent all round. I docked one star for service because our main course took quite a while but generally excellent and pretty good value.

Excellently priced menu and very fresh and tasty food but they made two mistakes and although service was added, at the bill time we were asked if we wanted to leave a tip. So a flawed restaurant that we want to revisit. An odd one. The boss needs to keep an eye on the staff.

The place is very cozy, stuff friendly, but when it comes to food it was not what I expected. I ordered spaghetti with pesto, chicken and cherry tomatoes and it was just bland, waiter putted on my meal fresh cheese, plus for that, and the portion was very big, but pasta with pesto I’m making at home (I’m really bad at cooking) is way more better (2/5, don’t recommend this dish). On the other hand, my boyfriend ordered lasagna and rated it 4/5 and told that it was good so it depends on the meal I guess.

I travelled the world, and I found the best pizza in 🇬🇧. The service, the atmosphere, and the quality of the food are on another level

Lovely place . I come here from years the food is perfect I really recommend this place for an Italian experience. Thank you guys.

Passed this restaurant dozens of times but the first time I have dined there. Surprisingly good! I had veal with a lemon sauce only thing wrong was perhaps too much sauce on the plate. Service really good and definitely will be back.

La comida era horrible y mala tuvimos la peor noche en el restaurante tuvimos que pagar dinero extra por nada Odié ese lugar y nunca voy a venir bolsa

Very lively and popular restaurant during the weekends. Their pizzas have generous toppings and made fresh. Delicious.

This restaurant was recommended by friend. Service was good. Plenty of options for vegetarian dishes. Good portion of food. All over it was good.

Great carbonara pasta. Funny having Colombian music like Cali Pachanguero at an Italian restaurant. Good and fare prices.

The service and hygiene are great . Thank you very much for the friendly staff. It was our son's birthday and they made a surprise for themselves, this delicacy was great. We went three times, the presentations and the food were really delicious . See you again 🙏

L’artista in Golders Green is a gem in the heart of London, bringing authentic Italian warmth and flavors to the city. The food is absolutely fantastic, with a menu that shines with classics like pasta, gnocchi, and risotto, each dish crafted with incredible care and bursting with flavor. The atmosphere is lively and welcoming, with a steady crowd that adds to the restaurant’s vibrant, family-friendly vibe. Whether you’re dining with friends or bringing the whole family, L’artista makes every meal feel like a special occasion. Highly recommend for anyone looking for a taste of Italy!

Long-time customer (15 years) and can't recommend this place enough. Food is authentic and delicious, the service is friendly and attentive, and the atmosphere inviting.

Food was average and service was as not great.

Delicious Italian food, huge portions and affordable prices.

The food is really good and good price however the environment is too noisy. They put music too loud, we couldn’t have a proper conversation or even listen to the waitress.

Food is amazing. Proper Italian food. But I’m taking away one star due to the noise. Not from other people eating. But from the music. It’s too loud. At one point it was playing reggaeton (???) I couldn’t even hear my partner sitting across the table from me.

Very good sea bass, delicous cozze and calamari, and pizza is best in town!Strongly recommend

I love this Italian restaurant. Very generous portions. Delicious pasta dishes and great pizza. The tiramisu is awesome.

Wonderful ambience. The food is amazing. The staff was also very friendly.

Nice thin crust pizza with a lively atmosphere. The waiter was extremely friendly and helpful. Reasonably priced. Off street parking is available.

Amazing, amazing food! Sometimes service can be slow but it's worth the delicious food.

Excellent food and service. Music was a bit too loud and there were a bunch of little flies around our table in the back room. Otherwise it was totally great. Really enjoyed my Calzone. All portions were generous and delicious.

Food was amazing, our server was beyond helpful

Our waiter Cris was really helpful and was a very nice and welcoming person. Very good employee.

We came to have a birthday lunch and Sergio from Mexico made our experience at the pizzeria that much better. Outstanding customer service and great food. Will definitely be going back!

To flee⚠️ I came to share a good time with my family, but I was very disappointed with the service and also with the cleanliness of the restaurant. There were pieces of glass on the floor and dangerous for children I really don't recommend this place.

This is what my brother was served. We thought L’artista was a restaurant not a sculpture museum.

This what I been served with 2 big holes on the pizza and while I asked the staff he was like just sorry and walked off. My wife pregnant we came to spend time with our family and there was hair in the pasta. Member of staff showed attitude while I was explaining him. I am disappointed as I usually come here with my wife. I am sure this is the last time I am coming here and I will recommend Watford branch where I used to go. If managers need to see which table this happen I was at the last table near the bar. Hopefully you guys can improve these kind of things as we pay for food not for holes.

Good food, but crowded most of the time. If you are unlucky enough to find a birthday party you can see the staff acting like apes, banging in pots and pans, thinking that is what a restaurant should do. I mentioned to the supervisor or whatever is that one there that the waiter can't hold a plate properly without sticking his fingers in the food and been told to go and bring him a better one. So if you want good service bring your own waiter as well.

Fantastic food, hot chocolate, banana split ice cream... happy me 😁

Good food nice local nice people. A little light in the sad city. Queue

Excellent Italian restaurant, tried just before returning to the airport which makes you smell like home

Very good servic &fòod , i was with a group friends about 10 of us ,i had the sea food salad to start&salmon as a main thank u 20 out 10 hav'n been for ages can't wait to come back x

A go place which is open till 2am some days. Tons of seating and own parking next door. Staff is not only authentic but very friendly. Tons of options and ideal for a big crowd celebration as there's plenty of room

Seems like there has been a massive staffing issue recently. A lot of new staff members and a lot of room for improvement.

Great place with an even greater food. Very welcoming stuff specially Mr Soren who is perhaps the best waiter that any restaurant wishes to have. Very professional, polite with great attitude towards customers working as if this place is his own business. Thanks for the service

Great place & very popular, had Salmon pasta, came very quickly, the pasta was fresh but the salmon was pre-heated

A great little piece of Italy in London!!! Advised

Have been here a number of times,but not up to usual standard. Spinach side order arrived on a cold plate! Affogato was either made with cold coffee or was not brought to our table as soon as it was made,as coffee was as cold as icecream. Although staff were helpful,they were not as cheerful as previous ones that the restaurant has had.

I LOVE THIS PLACE THE SERVICE IS EXCELLENT YOU GUYS ARE THE BEST RESTRAUNT EVERR I RECCOMEND

Good spot for good yet affordable food. The staff are very friendly. However the pizza menu states “traditional pizza” and lists “Hawaiian pizza”, not sure Italians will agree with that LOL

Probably the best Italian I've been to, staff were friendly the atmosphere was amazing, thank you for a great evening 😘

Been here quite a few times now. Absolutely lovely food, great staff and a nice atmosphere. And birthdays there is a hoot and a half! One of the best places for authentic Italian food.

Fantastic pizza, however don't get served by this ignorant rather large waiter( see picture) He will treat you with contempt. The rest of staff are great . Pity

Great food, large portions, Very friendly staff

A restaurant with very pleasant prices for the quality of the food. The atmosphere is pleasant and cozy, the food is simply wonderful with a taste of home, and the service is fantastic, everyone there is very pleasant and friendly. I highly recommend The menu is huge and all the choices are great.

Favourite Italian restaurant! Service is always amazing and the food is delicious. Would highly recommend.

La comida era increíblemente bueno y fresco. La mejor pizza que he probado. Muy buena calidad y con muy buen precio. Definitivamente volveremos pronto

Nice waiters,fast service very good food very good pizza... i love this place.

I honestly don’t understand how this restaurant is operating at the moment. First of all be prepared that your hair, clothes and everything smell of garlic, sea food or pizza depending on what they’re cooking. Second of all the quality of the food is so poor, that the prices doesn’t match the quality Im so shocked. Paying £40 per person and not eating anything good is so disappointing …

Great food, service, and atmosphere. Best Italian restaurant in London easily.

Abbiamo mangiato benissimo. Locale italiano con personale davvero professionale e molto divertente. La pizza è davvero su altissimi standard, considerando che ci si trova fuori dall'italiano. Il.bravo pizzaiolo (lode a te) è delle Marche. Ci mette tutto il cuore nella preparazione delle pizze. Pasta , dolci e tutto il resto viaggiano su alti livelli. Molto divertenti i canti e tamburelli per omaggiare chi compie gli anni. Il personale è composto anche da bravi Avellinesi. Prezzi davvero nella norma. Come in Italia. Posto spazioso. Consigliata la prenotazione. Non vedo l'ora di tornare di nuovo. P.S.: mi fa sempre commuovere il personale che lavora all'estero. Sono attaccatissimi alla nostra Patria. Ci scappa sempre una lacrimuccia. Grazie ragazzi. Mauro (Roma).

Such delicious food and very cheap price. Even the staff is very polite and professional. Highly recommend! We will go back for sure.

Poor service. Far from authentic Italian

Great size portions and very nice and attentive staff!