Giacomo's - Barnet

This very friendly, family run business offered us very good value. The menu is huge and it is all a bit 1980’s but it tasted fine and was well presented. It is a very small restaurant and the tables are very close together but it seems to be hugely popular, many guests being regulars. This was my first time there but it is definitely worth a return visit.

This family run restaurant is on Finchley road. It looks like a tacky restaurant from outside. Must book. Mostly locals visit this restaurant. The owner is the cook. Try their pasta dishes and their Cotellat Milanese . Also their zabaglione is excellent for desert.

Always a joy to eat here. Always full with locals who know how good it is. We visit two or three times a year (from 150+ miles north) and are sure of a welcome. The food is consistently delicious. Ravioli, veal, chicken, sea bass, lemon sole are all perfectly cooked. We would also recommend the Zabaglione, the best I have eaten, hot, alcoholic and beautifully blended. Complimentary biscotti, unique to Giacomo’s are put out at the end of the meal. They are soft, fruity, spicy and incredibly more-ish; be sure to leave a little space. The proprietor often does the FoH on her own with astonishing efficiency and an unenviable work load, however all is still prompt and timely. We like to spend a whole evening soaking up the busy and sociable atmosphere. Looking forward to our next visit.

Absolutely amazing! Saturday evening, we were staying in the area and just wanted some nice food after a long day of sightseeing… We came, we were 5, had no reservations, it was fully booked, we still have been accommodated! Amazing home made food, so comforting after such a long day! I can only recommend this place, but make sur to book in advance to have the full experience! It is a very small place, which is probably why the food is so fresh and amazing! Thank you again!

Happened to find this little gem of a restaurant whilst in the area for a meeting and was pleasently surprised by the family atmosphere, cosy decor, quality service and top-notch pasta. I had the penne alla puttanesca and it was absolutely delicious and perfectly Al-Dente. My friend had the penne with meatballs and we both enjoyed it very much. We shall be back for sure!