The Elephant Inn, Finchley - (Near , london)

Dan A highly recommended restaurant but just don’t miss out on the fudge!! What is in the water in Bray? This is the third of the big four that I have been to and it was just perfect for a family lunchtime meal. The staff are super friendly, our kids felt welcome (even though they are well behaved this is not always the case in a nice restaurant) and the food was really out of this world. I don’t know who the head chef is but in every dish the balance of flavours was quite frankly remarkable. I had the best steak I have ever eaten, the best panna cotta and don’t even get me started on the fudge. The fudge came at the end with a little birthday plate for my daughter. We joked that more food was the last thing we wanted but when we told the waiter how much we loved it and he asked if we wanted a bit more in unison we replied “yes please”. Worth noting though that I don’t think the fudge is on the menu so if you are going make sure you take someone whose birthday it is. It doesn’t matter if you don’t know them or even if it’s someone you don’t like because the fudge will be absolutely worth it!!

Chris Madge Yet another excellent Birthday lunch at Forty Four. Modern Mediterranean/Japanese fusion. All the dishes are faultless, beautifully presented, lovely mix of flavours and cooked to perfection. The Scallops, Calamari and Tuna were popular choices, be careful of the wasabi with the tuna dish as it’s the real deal not the fake stuff you see in most sushi restaurants. The Black Miso cod was sublime and chosen by 4 of us, it did not disappoint. To finish great selection of deserts, clean plates all round. Andrea (recently returned) was an excellent host and happy to share some chef’s recipes as it’s so good. We’ll be back again very soon, possibly the best restaurant in the area, what a gem!

Billie Walker Wonderful pub in a gorgeous location. It says a lot that so many of the staff have been here so long and are so lovely. Food is always great. I have moved to the other side of London, but there is nowhere like it and I still make a long journey to have dinner or drinks here from to time and it’s very much worth it. Sunday roasts are fantastic, as is the menu the rest of the time. Hidden gem!

Golf Manor Club Lovely lovely food and the portions are really filling.

Foyzur Rahman I was very happy with the service received from the staff, they were friendly. I went for the chicken biryani with medium spice with fried onions and the bombay potato as my side dish. Also ordered the chicken donar nan + chips medium spice meal (Bangla style). They was generous to give me extra wings as I did not want to the drinks. Very happy with the fresh food and spicy chili sauce.

Explorer First of all, although the name says “Beefeater,” it’s absolutely not just about beef. The menu has a great variety of options for everyone. On this visit, I tried the veg lasagne and the butter chicken with naan — and both dishes were fantastic. The veg lasagne was honestly one of the best I’ve ever eaten. It was perfectly cooked, full of flavour, and had just the right balance of cheese, sauce, and vegetables. You can really tell care goes into the preparation. The butter chicken was also very well cooked and tasted delicious. It was slightly on the sweeter side for my preference, but it was still rich, flavourful, and enjoyable. The naan paired beautifully with it, making it a very satisfying meal overall. For dessert, I had cake with ice cream, and it was absolutely awesome — a perfect sweet ending to the meal. They also have a good selection of drinks available, and the unlimited refills on soft drinks are a great bonus. I also found out they offer unlimited breakfast for just £11, which sounds like amazing value. I’m definitely planning to go back soon to try that! On top of the great food, the vibe of the place was really nice — relaxed and welcoming. The hospitality was excellent, and the staff were friendly and attentive throughout. Overall, a wonderful dining experience. Highly recommended, and I’m already looking forward to my next visit!