Best Indian Restaurant Near Me in Totteridge
Best Indian Restaurant Near Me in Totteridge
The best-reviewed Indian restaurant for Totteridge is Chit Chaat, about 2 miles away at 135 High Street, Barnet, and just one Northern line stop from Totteridge & Whetstone to High Barnet. It is rated 4.5 on Google from 555 reviews.
It also carries a 5-star food hygiene rating, the highest the Food Standards Agency awards. Chef-founder Shikha Chadha brings recipes from her family in Amritsar, cooked with less oil and the full depth of North Indian flavour. The kitchen is nut- and seed-free, with halal meat and many vegan and gluten-free choices.
4.5 on Google (555 reviews) · 5-star food hygiene · Always nut- and seed-free
Best Indian Restaurant Near Me in Totteridge: a taste of Chit Chaat
Searching for best Indian restaurant near me in Totteridge? Here is a look at the food and the room waiting for you at 135 High Street, Barnet.
A Totteridge Guide to Chit Chaat's Standards
Totteridge residents tend to know good food when they find it, and they are not easily won over by a glossy menu. So here is the plain case. Our hygiene is rated 5 stars by the Food Standards Agency. Our Google reviews average 4.5 from 555 diners. Our chef, Shikha Chadha, has cooked her family's Punjabi recipes for gatherings across London since 2018, and this restaurant is the flagship of that work. Those are the facts the reputation rests on.
The menu rewards a little exploring. Begin with avocado chaat or pani puri, then let the tandoor do the talking with lamb seekh kebab and tandoori malai broccoli. Kadhai paneer, methi matar malai and the lamb keema sliders give the table range, and a basket of breads, from lachha paratha to chilli garlic naan, ties it together. Every dish comes from a kitchen that uses no nuts or seeds, which matters if you are hosting friends whose allergies you do not know well.
Getting here from Totteridge Lane or the Green is easy either way. By tube, ride one stop from Totteridge & Whetstone to High Barnet and walk about 10 minutes up to the High Street. By car, it is roughly 2 miles, with two car parks near the restaurant. For a celebration or a December get-together, ask about our two Christmas set menus, The Winter Edit and The Signature Edit. Book online or call 07414 109555.
One stop from Totteridge
Ride the Northern line one stop from Totteridge & Whetstone to High Barnet, then walk about 10 minutes. Driving the roughly 2 miles is just as easy, with two car parks nearby.
Five-star hygiene, verified
The Food Standards Agency has awarded Chit Chaat its top 5-star rating. Totteridge diners can see the standard for themselves before booking, not just take our word for it.
A chef with real roots
Shikha Chadha grew up in Amritsar and has cooked her family's recipes for London gatherings since 2018. That experience is why 555 reviewers give the restaurant 4.5 stars on Google.
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 Totteridge
How do I get to Chit Chaat from Totteridge by tube?
Take the Northern line from Totteridge & Whetstone one stop north to High Barnet, the end of the branch. From the station it is about a 10-minute walk up to 135 High Street, Barnet. If you drive instead, it is roughly 2 miles and there are two car parks around the restaurant.
Who is the chef behind Chit Chaat?
Chit Chaat was founded by chef Shikha Chadha, who is originally from Amritsar in Punjab. She began with a home catering business in 2018, cooking for intimate gatherings and large parties across London, and the Barnet restaurant is her flagship. Her cooking is home-style North Indian, lighter on oil and spice without losing flavour.
Is Chit Chaat suitable for a Totteridge group celebration?
Yes. Sharing chaats, the mix tandoori platter and generous biryanis suit groups well, and the cocktail bar adds to the occasion. In the festive season we run two Christmas set menus for parties. For larger gatherings or private hire of the restaurant, use the enquiry form on our website or call the team.
Can guests with dietary needs all eat from the same menu?
In most cases, yes. The kitchen is entirely nut- and seed-free, all meat is halal, and there are many vegan and gluten-free dishes. That makes mixed tables much simpler. Let your server know about any allergies or requirements when ordering, and they will point out the dishes that suit each guest.
From Totteridge it is one stop to great Punjabi cooking, so book your table at Chit Chaat today.
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