Indian Restaurant Near Me in Barnet
Indian Restaurant Near Me in Barnet, Right on the High Street
If you are searching for an Indian restaurant near you in Barnet, Chit Chaat is at 135 High Street, in the middle of town and a short stroll from The Spires. We serve home-style North Indian cooking for sit-down lunches, relaxed dinners and long weekend meals.
Chef-founder Shikha Chadha grew up in Amritsar and cooks the recipes her family handed down, lighter on oil but full of flavour. Pop in after shopping, book ahead for a Saturday, or bring the family for Sunday lunch. The whole kitchen is nut- and seed-free, and our meat is halal.
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Indian Restaurant Near Me in Barnet: a taste of Chit Chaat
Searching for Indian restaurant near me in Barnet? Here is a look at the food and the room waiting for you at 135 High Street, Barnet.
Dining in at Chit Chaat when you live in Barnet
For most Barnet locals, getting to us is the easy part. If you live near the top of the High Street you can walk down past St John the Baptist church in a few minutes, and from Hadley Green it is a pleasant stroll. Coming by tube, High Barnet station at the end of the Northern line is about ten minutes on foot. Driving in? There are two car parks around the restaurant, so you are not circling for a space.
A typical visit starts with a masala popadum and something cold from the bar, perhaps a mango lassi or a cocktail. Regulars like to share a few chaats, such as aloo tikki chole chaat or crispy kale chaat, before moving on to butter chicken, dal makhani and a basket of garlic naan. If you are here at lunchtime on a weekend, the brunch plates run until 3pm, and puri aloo or keema pav make a satisfying late breakfast.
Plan around our hours: we open for lunch and dinner on Monday and Wednesday to Friday, all day on Saturday from noon until 11pm and on Sunday from noon until 10pm. We are closed on Tuesdays. Walk-ins are welcome when there is space, but Friday and Saturday evenings fill up, so it is worth booking a table online through OpenTable or calling 07414 109555. Families are well looked after too, with a kids menu and plenty of mild choices.
Ten minutes from High Barnet
Step off the Northern line at High Barnet and you are about a ten-minute walk from our door, with two car parks nearby if you would rather drive into town.
Lunch, dinner and weekend brunch
Open for lunch and dinner most days, all day at weekends, and serving brunch plates until 3pm. We are closed on Tuesdays, so plan your Barnet meal around that.
Easy to book a table
Reserve online through OpenTable on our website or ring 07414 109555. Walk-ins are welcome, but Barnet's Friday and Saturday evenings get busy, so booking ahead is wise.
Before you visit
Chit Chaat is at 135 High Street, Barnet EN5 5UZ, about a 10-minute walk from High Barnet station on the Northern line, with two car parks close by. We are open for lunch and dinner every day except Tuesday. Book online or call 07414 109555, and tell us about any allergies when you book.
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 Barnet
Can I walk into Chit Chaat in Barnet without a booking?
Yes, walk-ins are welcome whenever we have a free table, and weekday lunchtimes are usually relaxed. Friday and Saturday evenings are our busiest times in Barnet, so for those we suggest booking online through OpenTable or calling 07414 109555 to secure a table at the time you want.
Where can I park near the restaurant on Barnet High Street?
There are two off-street car parks around the restaurant, so you can usually park within a few minutes' walk of 135 High Street. If you prefer public transport, High Barnet station on the Northern line is about a ten-minute walk away, at the end of the High Barnet branch.
Is Chit Chaat open on Tuesdays?
No, Tuesday is our day off. We open Monday and Friday from 12:00 to 15:00 and 17:30 to 22:30, Wednesday and Thursday from 12:00 to 22:30, Saturday from 12:00 to 23:00 and Sunday from 12:00 to 22:00. Saturday is the best day for a long, unhurried meal.
Are there good options for children when we eat in?
Yes. We have a dedicated kids menu, and many dishes can be enjoyed mild. Because the whole kitchen is nut- and seed-free, it is a straightforward choice for families managing those allergies. Just let your server know about any other dietary needs when you sit down.
Book your table at Chit Chaat on Barnet High Street online or call 07414 109555.
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