Top 30 Best Foodie restaurants near me 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.”

“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!!”

“Really authentic, delicious food. The hot coals make a real difference to the flavour (I ordered the lamb kofte) and the seasonings are really good. Fairly priced, and you get free tahini, hummus and tzatziki”

“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.”

“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.”

“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”

“So good I visited this place twice during my 2 week visit to London (and the GG Soyo twice as well) the smoked salmon is beyond delicious and the portion sizes are pretty big. The toffee cappuccino is just a little luxurious must.”

“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.”

“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.”

“A dive into some Egyptian cuisine for lunch yesterday. The waitress was helpful to explain what Egyptian dishes they had although not all were listed on the menu. I ordered the Molokhia (green soup) - usually served with chicken & rice Koshary (mixing pasta, rice and brown lentils, topped with a zesty tomato sauce, garlic vinegar and garnished with chickpeas and crispy fried onions). Bamya (lamb & okra stew) They also had Kebda eskandarani but I didn’t have space on on this visit. All of them were fresh, the stew being especially flavoursome. She also made a really nice mango lassi. Will likely be back to try other stuff”

“My first experience of Jamaican food. I always wanted to try jerk chicken at carnival but I end up too merry! This is the next best thing. Absolutely delicious :)”

“It was the first time I ordered from this place. All I can say the food was amazing, very nice and tasty. Omg a dream! My friend Jean who unfortunately passed away a few months ago due to Covid always used to order from here and she always praised their food I will definitely order again and again. Thank you so much!”

“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”

“Best lovely restaurant for locals Somali community I love the place. It's really amazing place to be chilling around burnt oak. Very nice 2 pool tables”

“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.”

“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”

“I’ve came here so many times with my family and every time, the service and food is outstanding. We are always made to feel so welcome and it’s so lovely when staff remember who you are, as my Grandad is in a wheelchair and requires extra assistance. Little things like this really mean a lot. And nothing is ever an issue and the food is always delicious and so fresh. Thank you so much for another lovely meal! We’ll be back soon!”

“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!”

“Absolutely loved the food, it’s fresh, delicious and made from your choice of vegetables. Masala chips is addictive!!! Service was great and all round brilliant experience, thank you Veggie Wok team!”

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

“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”

“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”