Reviews in North London

We came to visit our friends in Whitestone and went out for dinner at Matthews Kitchen on Saturday evening. The atmosphere was fantastic—relaxed and never rushed. The decoration was lovely, and now let’s talk about the food: the seafood portions were generous, the quality was excellent, and everything was so fresh. We shared a starter, enjoyed a very well-priced bottle of wine nicely chilled in an ice bucket, and had some sharpies, which were delicious. The service was fantastic throughout. We definitely recommend this restaurant, and I’ll be sure to come back whenever I visit my friends again!

Fantastic experience. Excellent fresh seafood, we had the Matthew special. Lovely ambience. Great service. Waiters very attentive. Nice cocktails. Recommended.

Fantastic seafood restaurant in Whetstone A lovely family business with amazing food, cocktails perfect service, and a great atmosphere. Everything was just delicious from start to finish!

We went on a Friday night and had oysters, ceviche, fish soup, haddock, monkfish and a deliciously cold Macon. All very tasty, good portions, and great service. Really recommend this restaurant (and I'm very picky!)

Amazing fresh sea food unfortunately mussel madness wasn’t on. But didn’t mater prawns are the best in whetstone all the food was amazing and fresh and the service was amazing a great family run restaurant recommend to anyone .

Loved our corner table. Service 5 star. Food absolutely delicious.

We love Matthews and visit regularly with family and friends. We are greeted with a warm welcome and the food is beautifully cooked and presented. As fish lovers this is our first choice and handy that its so nearby. The cocktails are great too.

Good service, good food, good value. We'll definitely be back

Fantastic food and service, it always feels like a real treat to dine at Matthew’s.

We enjoyed the most excellent meal at Mathews Kitchen on Saturday evening. The food was exceptional in its quality and flavour and we were all very impressed. We were looked after by the charming team and enjoyed a really lovely evening. Many thanks all round. We will be back.

We had an excellent meal and couldn't really fault it apart from a a very noisy baby for part of the meal. This was outside the restaurants control but did distract slightly from the ambience otherwise I would have given a full 5 !! I will definitely go back.

We had the fish and chips which was delicious and the monkfish was cooked really well. Would definitely come again

Great food, good atmosphere and lovely staff.

We came with family and were looked after so well. Relaxed, cosy, and unforgettable seafood. I had a fantastic experience at Matthews Kitchen Seafood & Grill on Whetstone High Road. From the moment I walked in, I felt completely at ease. The restaurant is spotless, well-ventilated, and clearly takes cleanliness and hygiene seriously — something that really stood out to me. The staff were warm, professional, and followed all health and safety protocols without making it feel clinical. The tables were well spaced, everything was sparkling clean, and hand sanitiser was available at the entrance and by the restrooms. As for the food — absolutely outstanding. The seafood was incredibly fresh, beautifully cooked, and full of flavour. You can really tell they source quality ingredients and handle them with care. It’s rare to find a restaurant that offers both top-class food and a strong sense of safety and comfort. Matthews Kitchen gets it right on every level. Highly recommend for a relaxed, delicious, and safe meal out in North London.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Fantastic experience at Matthews Kitchen! The food was absolutely delicious, the service was top-class, and the ambience warm and welcoming. Angela’s old-fashioned cocktails were a highlight – beautifully made! You can really feel the passion in this hardworking family-run restaurant. Thank you so much – we’ll definitely be back and highly recommend it to family and friends!

An outstanding dining experience with excellent food and service, great ambience and the best whiskey sour in north London!

We loved the food, ambience and service. Would love to come back. However, 15% service is quite hefty especially as we like to drink so with service makes the bill quite expensive. Our dessert was forgotten as well, not a problem but again didn’t help with the high service charge. Would still highly recommend the restaurant but maybe negotiate service charge

It has a friendly, family atmosphere. The staff are helpful and efficient. The menu has some great choices and the food is delicious. It's a fantastic restaurant. We love it.