The 30 Best Lunch options in Barnet

“This is one of the best cafes in East Barnet. I love it and can't recommend it enough. Thank you for everything. Keep up the fantastic work.”

“Yokoso Japan is one of my favourite restaurants in Barnet - the quality of the food is amazing, and the range is great for such a quaint place. I frequently have dreams about the nasu dengaku ”

“Popped into in today and shared a bowl of nachos with my wife, absolutely the best nachos I think I’ve ever had. We opted for pulled pork and guacamole. All the ingredients were fresh and vibrant. Will 100% be back to sample more from this menu. Apologies for not taking a photo before we ate it but I didn’t think it was going to be so good so hopefully the picture still shows how great it was.”

“Had a team dinner there, everyone enjoyed all 3 courses and our waiter Chris was very attentive and helpful with the dietary requests. Food was all lovely and the Christmas menu had some good options”

“I’ve lived around the corner from The Boulevard for 20 years, and that’s exactly how long I’ve been coming here. What first appears like a private club behind frosted glass, actually becomes a mid size restaurant, private dining room and bar recently refurbished. Step inside for a proper Indian menu, not some westernised pretend curry house, many of the dishes you may not have seen before. It’s a great menu, the chefs and staff have been here years and they certainly know what they’re doing. And it’s great for Sky Sports too, what’s not to like?!”

“29/07/2025 The 35 ounce ribeye on the bone was tremendous and my dad loved the escargot so much that he ordered another portion after and our waiter a charming young man Sam provided us with very good service and made us feel more like a friend than a customer keep it up we shall be coming back again much love”

“Beautiful cafe with plenty of space, the staff are so attentive and friendly and the food and drinks are well priced. Everything is always spotless, I have been here many times and never had any issues. Highly recommend for any meal of the day whether dining alone or with others!”

“I would rate this 6 stars if I could! The food was fantastic (best brunch I’ve had in a long time!) and the staff were warm and friendly - couldn’t have been lovelier! We’ll definitely be back”

“Me and my husband are very pleased to see the queens reopened.we have recently visited on a number of occasions over the past couple of weeks.each time we have been warmly welcomed and well looked after by all the staff we have met especially faith and Nathan who both seem very passionate about making the pub a success and care about the customer's experience and opinions.we had fish and chips on Friday, which was not only great value as it came with a drink for £13:95 but was also delicious. We will definitely be back to eat here again.”

“Delicious for breakfast, brunch, lunch or dinner. Always lovely freshly made food with attentive and friendly service. Never disappoints”

“I used this cafe during Lockdown and have always enjoyed the quality of food and beverages. The hot chocolate is warming, delicious alternative to coffee.”

“We had the Christmas menu. It was delicious from start to finish. Although it was all incredible, the marmalade ice cream was very special. Staff were all fantastic even on a very busy evening. Polite, friendly and very efficient.Two tiny disappointments were a lack of festive arrangements on the tables and no winter ales on tap but in no way deflected from a lovely evening, at a very fair price. Thanks to all.”

“got the £10 meal deal poke bowl+ drink nice taste great friendly staff.”

“Cozy and comfortable, ladies always provide good fresh coffee or food and great service and a smile, even during rush hour, you don’t wait long to be served. Definitely my favourite coffee shop in Barnet.”

“The Red Lion Restaurant in High Barnet is a charming venue with a warm and inviting atmosphere. Alongside their delicious menu of classic and modern dishes, they also offer a great selection of drinks to complement your meal. The friendly service and cozy ambiance make it a perfect spot for a relaxed meal, drinks, or a special gathering. Highly recommended!”

“love coming here food is nice and such good price ! but only let down is no high chair so cant come here often as i want to”

“Edit: this Costa is just getting better and better. The service has been really quick, the food and drinks are getting better and this shop looks clean too! Highly recommended now! Original review: Good size Costa coffee shop, loses points for how disgusting the iced latte was”

“Visited Mayhill’s for the first time last night and my friends and I absolutely loved it! The food was exceptional, the tiger prawns were hands down the best we’ve ever eaten! The drinks were delicious, the service was excellent. The DJ and belly dancer were great but we would’ve liked more entertainment for a Saturday night but other than that we’d highly recommend it.”

“I came back and today i had english breakfast and my husband a hot ciabatta. The food is good, the service quick and friendly, the prices affordable. Very nice atmosphere too. Tables indoor and also outdoor. Yes i like this place, and i will become a regular !!!”

“Lovely coffee shop, food & drinks lovely & staff very friendly . Totally recommend this lovely coffee shop .”

“My favourite Costa and almost on my doorstep so I can walk there. Best coffee outlet on the retail park. Staff are fantastic and take great pride in their customers' enjoyment of the Costa goodies on offer. There are the occasional queues because it is small (but so good its worth the wait). The loo situation is not great, but that's down to Next not the Costa staff!”

“I visited this place the first week it was opened. The place is so clean and bright and the salad selection is colourful and fresh. I had a coffee and ciabatta which honestly is the reason I am writing this review. The ciabatta was delicious and a very nice latte so thank you”

“I have been ordering take away from here for many years. My go to dish is Chicken Madras. I’ve tasted this dish in numerous other places and it has NEVER tasted as good as curry leaf. All other dishes are great too. The food is fresh, non greasy and of a very high standard, especially compared to what I have experienced elsewhere. The owner himself is so pleasant and friendly, holding good relationships with all new and existing customers. I would highly recommend to anyone. 5 stars all round”

“Only had a tenner cash - asked for their suggestion for food which understandably is a big ask. I got a delicious sweet and sour main as well as a fried rice for just under ten pounds. The food was amazing, service was amazing for accepting my request, and last of all I spent no more than 5 minutes waiting for my food. Good £10 well spent.”

“I usually get my coffee from high barnet and the coffee is amazing food is on point but bit expensive. Eralda imra Were great in service.”

“Amazing fresh food highly recommend you try. Frank is a very nice fella. Good food great cafe.”

“A great coffee house, clean , staff are friendly, good service”

“Always a great time here and such friendly service!”