Best Indian Restaurant Near Me in Finchley
Best Indian Restaurant Near Me in Finchley
The best Indian restaurant within easy reach of Finchley is Chit Chaat at 135 High Street, Barnet, about 4 to 5 miles north and a direct Northern line ride from Finchley Central or West Finchley, around 15 minutes with no changes. It is rated 4.5 on Google from 555 reviews.
Five-star food hygiene, a kitchen that uses no nuts or seeds, halal meat and plenty of vegan and gluten-free plates make it an easy choice for mixed groups. The recipes belong to chef-founder Shikha Chadha, who learned them at home in Amritsar.
4.5 on Google (555 reviews) · 5-star food hygiene · Always nut- and seed-free
Best Indian Restaurant Near Me in Finchley: a taste of Chit Chaat
Searching for best Indian restaurant near me in Finchley? Here is a look at the food and the room waiting for you at 135 High Street, Barnet.
The Case for Chit Chaat, for Finchley Diners
Finchley has plenty of Indian restaurants of its own, so a trip up the line needs a good reason. Here are four. One: a 4.5 average from 555 Google reviews, which is hard to sustain without consistent cooking. Two: a 5-star food hygiene rating, the top grade from the Food Standards Agency. Three: a chef-founder, Shikha Chadha, whose recipes come from her family in Amritsar and who has been cooking for London gatherings since 2018. Four: a kitchen with no nuts or seeds at all, rare among Indian restaurants and a real comfort for allergy sufferers.
The best way to test the claim is to order the signatures. Crispy kale chaat, made with crispy kale, is a great opener. Amritsari kulcha shows Shikha's Punjabi roots, the lamb seekh kebab and tandoori chicken come smoky from the tandoor, and the methi matar malai proves vegetables can be the star. Finish with moong dal halwa or kulfi falooda. If you visit before 3pm, the brunch menu offers masala egg bhurji with Malabar paratha and keema pav.
The journey could not be simpler. Board a High Barnet train at Finchley Central or West Finchley and stay on to the end of the line; from High Barnet station it is about a 10-minute walk to the High Street. From North Finchley and the Tally Ho area, driving is usually easier, and there are two car parks near the restaurant. Book online to secure a table for weekend evenings.
Direct tube, no changes
Finchley Central and West Finchley sit on the High Barnet branch of the Northern line. Stay on to the end, about 15 minutes, then walk roughly 10 minutes to the restaurant.
Four reasons in numbers
A 4.5 Google rating, 555 reviews, a 5-star hygiene score and a kitchen with zero nuts or seeds. Finchley diners can weigh up the evidence before they travel.
Signatures from Amritsar
Amritsari kulcha and crispy kale chaat reflect chef Shikha Chadha's Punjabi upbringing. They are the dishes Finchley visitors should order first to judge the kitchen.
The short version
- 4.5 on Google from 555 reviews
- 5-star food hygiene rating
- Recipes from chef-founder Shikha Chadha's home city of Amritsar
- A kitchen that is completely nut- and seed-free
Find us
135 High Street, Barnet EN5 5UZ
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Opening hours
Mon & Fri: 12-3pm, 5:30-10:30pm
Wed & Thu: 12-10:30pm
Sat: 12-11pm · Sun: 12-10pm
Tuesday: closed
Questions from Finchley
Can I get from Finchley to Chit Chaat without changing trains?
Yes. Finchley Central and West Finchley are on the same Northern line branch as High Barnet, so you can ride straight through to the end of the line in about 15 minutes. From High Barnet station it is roughly a 10-minute walk to 135 High Street, Barnet.
Why travel from Finchley when there are Indian restaurants closer?
Because the combination is unusual: a 4.5 Google rating from 555 reviews, a 5-star hygiene score, a chef cooking her own Amritsar family recipes, and a kitchen with no nuts or seeds. If you want home-style North Indian food that is lighter on oil, it is worth the short ride.
Is weekend brunch worth coming up from Finchley for?
It makes a very good reason to visit. Brunch plates are served until 3pm and include masala egg bhurji with Malabar paratha, puri aloo, keema pav, a masala omelette roll and aloo, gobi or paneer paratha. Pair one with a masala chaas or mango lassi.
What desserts does Chit Chaat serve?
The dessert menu includes rose milk cake, kulfi falooda, sticky toffee cake, moong dal halwa, gajar ka halwa and gulab jamun with vanilla ice cream. Everything comes from our nut- and seed-free kitchen, so desserts are a safe choice for guests with those allergies, which is not always the case with Indian sweets.
Hop on the Northern line from Finchley and book your table at Chit Chaat in Barnet.
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