Best foodie destination in Edgware

“Mmmm shashlik! Tender, spicy but not hot spicy......make your mouth water spicy. Charcoal chicken wings. Not the skinny flappy bit but,the shoulder and bicep. A tiny sprinkle of fresh lemon juice drizzled into the munchable, tender chicken. The starter dip things.... FANTASTIC Turkish naan. Light and fluffy with a good outside crunch, dipped into fresh proper humus. A garlicy yoghurt dip thing. Grilled onion quarters in a pomegranate sauce. A fresh and tangy salad with tomatoes, cos lettuce, cucumber, onion. Often Turkish salads that I've had have just been sprinkled with vinegar which, can make them slightly bland. Not so Charcoal's salad dressing. Imagine a charcoaled meat selection served on a bed of rice with a chips border and a sort of thin, round flatbread covering to keep the aroma and heat contained. Lamb shish in very small,succulent cubes on wooden skewers. The charcoal chicken wings, shashlik, thin strips of doner.thick, tender lamb chunks. Add a glass of Turkish red wine (or three). Maybe some Turkish tea with something sweet for those of us who like the slightest perspiration invoked by overeating. Yes, they do takeaway. Yes they have all sorts of fizzy drinks. But, they are not your usual Turkish takeaway. This place is well worth a sit-down for an hour or so and serious, professional eating. Opposite Lidl so maybe, if you do some shopping in Lidl - you could park there. Personally, I think it's worth taking the Northern line and walking from Edgware statation. A couple of outside tables for those that need a quick cigarette or an afternoon cup of coffee and a baklava. I was introduced by a friend who is Turkish and himself a retired restaurateur. In the 20 plus years I have known him - he has always steered me to places that are good quality and not overpriced. This isn't a place with fancy carpets and bow tie waiters. It's like a mum n dad place who care and concentrate on flavour.”

“This is more like a smart cafe than a formal restaurant with a family friendly ambience. When we were here, there were plenty of people with children around (Saturday 530pm). We got a max platter, which was always going to be more food than we needed for two adults and two children but would be perfect for four adults. The meats were excellent and we went for rice instead of chips which was good as an extra. Definitely very good value for money and the quality of the food is as good as many of the more upmarket Turkish restaurants in nearby areas.”

“The food was delicious and the staff was always attentive and made sure if everything was okay or if we needed anything else. We will definitely come back.”

“A welcoming kitchen is a positive and very friendly boy. And last but not least, food is one of the best prices for anyone. Recommend to try”

“Not to complain, I had good service, the pizza arrives hot and before the scheduled time … very nice price, taste and special offers ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️”

“I just had lunch here. Absolutely amazing - best falafel ever! So much taste and the home made chilli sauce is delicious.”

“Really great little place this. I was walking past on a Saturday morning, noticed this place, popped in. Fantastically decorated inside & out, nice open front and good coffee, the food looked good even though I didn't have any myself, will definitely be coming here again for sure.”

“A small Lovely store with great pizza. They have also quite a large selection of other food, like pastas and soups. The staff are lovely and super helpful. Would recommend.”

“Super service... friendly staff and most delicious food & savoury”

“Recently refurbished and looks great! Shisha is very good and smokes for a while. Variety of flavours. Staff are extremely friendly & even remembered us from years ago! Great service. Karak tea is top notch and they put a candle underneath to keep it warm. Small heaters available on those very cold nights which is always a plus!! Great vibe & insta pic ready!!”

“One of better shop with Polish products including cheese and meat.”

“Best oyster omelet I've had since Shilin Night Market in Taipei. Beef Bao was also excellent.”

“I had the lamb curry dosa and it was icredibly delicious. The lamb curry was beautifully spiced and accompanied with a tomato chutney and an amazing coconut and mint chutney. Both ladies served me with a smile (which always goes a long way imo). Will definitely be travelling the 8 miles for this!”

“A lovely little cafe with delicious food and perfect coffee. Friendly and fast service, too.”

“We found ourselves in Edgeware an not sure where to go for a meal. So many restraunts which all look good! Then we found Izgara a Turkish restaurant! The place is just beautiful inside and the staff are so attentive. The food is beautifully prepared and is well presented Service was quick, and it's one of the best meals that we have had out this year! If we lived in London this would be our go to place! However next time we are in London we will definitely be back!”

“I’m a regular customer and food is always good! Their bread is just the best! It’s also so cheap compared to other similar restaurants.”

“Beautiful setting, amazing service and delicious food. Went here with friends for the first time and will be going again but next time with family. Beyond delicious and definitely recommend to all.”

“Very nice authentic Turkish food. Have been there few times. Great staff manners and very friendly attitude.”

“My friends and I had the best jollof we have had in ages at this place. Plus the ambience and Afrobeats music in the background makes everything simply beautiful. Totally recommend”

“The best food and service possible... made my day very special. Will come back again very soon. Thank you for the wonderful food and an evening made extra special. 5* for Food, Quality, Hygiene, Service, Efficiency and Care”

“Ordered off UberEats: spicy pho big portion very tasty broth beef was tender and spice was just right. Lemon grass chicken with rice big portion and tasty Sriracha chicken wings and very flavourful and good size.”

“The Dj played such amazing music played different genres and it was very international which was unique the food was really nice and abood and the lady service was great, will definitely be visiting again”

“This place is my favorite choice for BBQ platter. It isnt smokey and this will not make you smell. The quality of the meat was superb esp the beef. Japchae was good but not exceptionally good. I tasted better ones than this. Seafood bibimbap was very tasty so as the beef. Not quite sure with the chicken. The desserts are nice. It was worth a try at least once. Over-all, the side presentation was lovely, it has good variety and flavor. It is a bit pricey though but real good! Oh, drinks and costumer service were exceptional!”

“As we entered inside they served us with salad, humus/yoghurt dip with naan and Lentil soup on the house. We then ordered the kebab platter. At the end they provided Turkish kawa tea and baklava on the house. Waiter was friendly and warm. Not much of a wait either for food to be served approx 5 mins.”

“I'm live reviewing this. Almost finished my lamb shwarma wrap. It's one of the best things I've ever had. So spicy. So flavourful. The tanoor is perfection. I can die happy.”

“Sarmale minunata! Excellent food and friendly staff.”

“I've been to Pizza Garden a few times now and I've never been disappointed. The pizzas are always cooked perfectly and the ingredients are fresh and delicious. The staff are also very friendly and welcoming. I would highly recommend Pizza Garden to anyone looking for a great kosher pizza in London. Here are some of the things I like about Pizza Garden: The pizzas are made with fresh, high-quality ingredients. The pizzas are cooked in a wood-fired oven, which gives them a delicious flavor. The staff are friendly and welcoming. The prices are very reasonable.”

“My friend was raving about this place. Apparently there is a group on social media rating various eateries. This was one place to check out based on the group. I don't use social media so was curious. We dined during a Saturday evening. No booking but was seated out back , which looks like a big extension which is impressive in many ways. All built around a large oak-tree. Impressive. Front of house was extremely polite and welcoming. The member of staff was super polite and helpful with our menu selections and orders for beverages. Adding help and assistance along the way. I opted for a mocktail which was delicious and my dining guest had a milkshake which looked very nice. We chose starters which including chicken tikka and masala chips. Both were full of flavour and spice. In hindsight we should have shared our mains and naan to follow as the portion sizes for the mains were huge! My main was good. Full of chicken to the brim! I can't remember was my friend had but this looked and smelt amazing. My garlic naan was nice. This is my go to along with chicken tikka masala. We even took sight of chef with a yellow hat, looked the part. All things considered with price, service and quality you need to check this place out. Very recommended. Even the host looks like a magician in his red coat, a class act.”