Best Restaurants for Birthdays in East Finchley/Finchley/North Finchley

One of the best afternoon tea experiences we’ve had in London. The High Palms Tea Room is a really comfortable specious venue. The staff were attentive and friendly, keeping our plates topped up with sandwiches and our tea pots full. The food was excellent, we had a good range of sandwich fillings, moist scones and a delicious cake selection. If you like a traditional afternoon tea on a crisp table cloth, with fine bone china and cake stands then this is the perfect place to go.

I always have a lovely time when I come here for lunch. Service impeccable and always a warm welcome from the French maitre d’ . Waiter very polite and attentive. Lovely food and not rushed off my favourite table!

It was our wedding anniversary. We booked in advance which you must as it do gets very busy. We were in the Paddington area an hour before our 8.45 booking so we told them as we passed and they did call us as soon as a table was free. Which was a nice gesture from them. Then we were also given a glass of bubbly each and we felt very special. One of the other guests also bought us a drink as he’d noticed the fuss and it was just wonderful. We were very well taken care of by 2 people in particular. Alfredo and Fabrizio were brilliant, attentive and so friendly. The food was also spectacular and all our dishes were amazing. Thank you so much for a beautiful evening. X

Always prompt polite and great food with a good atmosphere

Traveling solo I wanted a tasty Christmas dinner in a casual cozy restaurant. Bennie’s delivered on all fronts. The small restaurant was busy but not overly packed. I truly appreciate the staff who came into work on Christmas Day evening and provide a delicious meal and friendly service to their diners. I chose the 3 course dinner and asked to substitute sparking water for the champagne which they did with no fuss. The Chicken Pate was served with a wonderful fresh bread. It was savory and the raspberries provided just the right touch of tart and sweet. The Duck Breast was flavorful and the cranberry sauce again provided a nice touch to cut through the richness of the meat. Rounding out the meal I chose the Chocolate Mousse which was delicious. I’ll definitely return next time I’m staying in the area.