Modern Indian Restaurant Near Me in Barnet
Modern Indian Restaurant in Barnet, on the High Street
Chit Chaat is the modern Indian restaurant right on Barnet High Street, at number 135, a short stroll from The Spires and about ten minutes' walk from High Barnet station. Come for cocktails, sharing chaats, tandoor plates and a brunch menu that runs until 3pm.
The food starts with chef Shikha Chadha's family recipes from Amritsar, cooked lighter on oil and spice, then gets a contemporary twist: avocado chaat, kathi rolls and platters made for passing around. The room is relaxed rather than formal, and the kitchen is completely nut- and seed-free, with halal meat throughout.
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Modern Indian Restaurant Near Me in Barnet: a taste of Chit Chaat
Searching for modern Indian restaurant near me in Barnet? Here is a look at the food and the room waiting for you at 135 High Street, Barnet.
A modern Indian spot for Barnet locals, any day but Tuesday
For people who live in Barnet, Chit Chaat is less of a trip and more of a habit. It sits on the same stretch of High Street as The Spires, so it fits around a shop, a coffee or a walk up past St John the Baptist church towards Hadley Green. Plenty of guests simply walk in, and those coming by tube can ride the Northern line to the end of the High Barnet branch and walk about ten minutes.
The modern side shows in how people use the place. At lunch, the brunch menu brings masala egg bhurji with Malabar paratha, keema pav and stuffed parathas until 3pm. In the evening, the cocktail bar comes into its own, and tables fill with small plates: dahi puri, chole samosa chaat, crispy corn and Amritsari fish pakora, followed by a tandoor sharing platter or a chicken biryani. It is the kind of meal where nobody orders just for themselves.
Hours are generous for a neighbourhood restaurant. Lunch is 12:00 to 15:00 and dinner 17:30 to 22:30 on Monday and Wednesday to Friday, Saturday runs 12:00 to 23:00 and Sunday 12:00 to 22:00, with Tuesday the day off. If you want to mark something special, the Diwali Dinner and Dance on Saturday 7 November 2026 is a festive way to see the room at its liveliest.
On your doorstep in Barnet
Chit Chaat is on Barnet High Street itself, close to The Spires, so a spontaneous dinner, a quick lunch or a drink at the bar never needs much planning or a long journey home.
Small plates, big table
The menu suits sharing. Order dahi puri, crispy corn and a tandoor platter for the middle, then add a biryani or butter chicken so everyone in your Barnet group can try a little.
Lighter North Indian cooking
Shikha Chadha's Amritsar recipes are cooked lighter on oil and spice, which keeps the food fresh and lets the flavours come through, whether your Barnet table orders the classics or the fusion plates.
What "modern" means here
Sharing plates instead of set courses, street-food chaats next to tandoor grills, kathi rolls and brunch until 3pm, and a cocktail bar alongside lassis and Indian soft drinks. The recipes stay rooted in North Indian home cooking.
Find us
135 High Street, Barnet EN5 5UZ
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Opening hours
Mon, Wed to Fri: 12-3pm, 5:30-10:30pm
Sat: 12-11pm · Sun: 12-10pm
Tuesday: closed
Questions from Barnet
Can I just walk in to Chit Chaat from Barnet High Street?
Many locals do, especially at lunchtime. For evenings and weekends, booking is the safer bet because the room fills up. You can book online through the website, which uses OpenTable, or ring 07414 109555. Remember the restaurant is closed every Tuesday.
Is there a bar at the Barnet restaurant?
Yes. Chit Chaat has a cocktail bar as well as Indian soft drinks like Thums Up, Limca, shikanji and aam panna, plus lassis such as mango or rose and cardamom. Many Barnet regulars start with a drink at the bar before moving to their table.
What time does brunch finish?
Brunch plates are served until 3pm. That covers dishes such as puri aloo, keema pav, the masala omelette roll and aloo, gobi or paneer paratha. On Saturdays the restaurant stays open all day, so you can carry on with chaats and drinks after brunch if you like.
Is Chit Chaat suitable for someone in Barnet with a nut allergy?
The entire kitchen is nut- and seed-free, so no dish is cooked with nuts or seeds. That is why many Barnet families managing allergies feel comfortable eating here. Always tell the team about any allergy when you book or order so they can guide you through the menu.
Live in Barnet? Book a table online or call 07414 109555 and see what modern Indian looks like on your own High Street.
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