The Faltering Fullback - (Near Barnet, london)

Daren Kenward A brand new Italian restaurant in East Barnet located opposite the Shell petrol station. We were warmly greeted as we walked in and did not have to wait long while our table was being prepared. Fortunately we reserved a table as the restaurant was busy. Decore is tastefully done with comfortable seating and a good choice of traditional (non Italian) music in the background with a great mix of tunes. The waitress we had was extremely attentive with nothing asked being to much and knew what was in a seafood dish when questioned about the ingredients. The menu choice is refined with a good choice. Food was very well presented, hot, freshly cooked to perfection and portion size big enough as the Pasta dishes are surprisingly deep. Parking is on the street or possible in the nearby Sainsburys carpark which is free but a maximum of 2 hours. I would highly recommend this restaurant which focuses on a quality experience you will not find in the usual Italian restaurants.

Ryan Kelly Lovely friendly staff! Came here as the hotel food looked chopped. Fast service, as a bonus great opening hours even on Sunday. Coffee also tasted great!

Holly Velvick Just had a delicious meal at the Hand & Sceptre. Great atmosphere, lots of choice on the menu and very attentive, friendly staff. Nothing was too much trouble. I can highly recommend the halloumi fries and rotisserie chicken, everyone said their meal was lovely and hot with lots of flavour. We will be back.

E Delicious food, great prices, friendly staff. A very down to earth and chill place. Everything was delicious. The wait once you order could be really long during busy times (we waited 45 minutes for our main after appetizers), but okay if you expect that. I think they could have told the customers just to set expectations. Otherwise it’s overall great.

mariangela ponzetto Had a fantastic experience at Blue Olive in Cockfosters. The staff were friendly and attentive, the atmosphere warm and inviting, and the food was absolutely delicious, fresh, full of flavour and beautifully presented. Highly recommend and will definitely be coming back!

Ahmad Khazaie One of the best breakfast that I had. Amazing food and very good service. Strongly recommended.