Chez Tonton - Barnet

The French bistro ambiance at this restaurant is outstanding, and the French cuisine is truly delicious. Definitely recommend a visit!

Entering Chez Ton-Ton is like stepping into another world! Hidden away in furthest Barnet is this charming French restaurant lovingly presented and cared for by a real French couple. We enjoyed our experience as a whole, although perhaps we found the food lacking a little... ow you zay... I do not know ... I chose the duck fois gras served with figs. The fois gras has a lovely creamy flavour and texture and the figs provided a sharp counterpoint without overpowering the subtle duck flavour. Duck can be a strong and greasy meat so this was an interesting idea. I liked the salad includes cress which tarted the whole dish up nicely. My companion enjoyed a parsnip and leek...read more

This French restaurant is fantastic and authentic. I enjoy every meal I have here.

I was very disappointed with my recent visit to this restaurant. Despite being a regular customer for several years, the lack of apology and repentance on Tuesday, November 3rd was unacceptable. I ordered a simple sirloin steak cooked medium rare, but it came out either rare or overcooked on three separate occasions. The lack of attention to detail was frustrating, and the lack of apology from the chef or waiter only added to my disappointment. My dinner companion had finished their meal before my steak was finally cooked correctly. I expected better from a restaurant with a reputation like this one.

Probably more French than the French restaurants we visited this summer in Roquefort-les-Pins. the French thorny soup melts wonderfully, but was not as good as promised. the whole sea roast on the bone was delicious, as the accompanying sides. the house wine was one of the best I had for a long time and did not wish I had something else. the crepe was also excellent and liberal with brandy doused. it is not cheap, but it was a good value and the staff is very friendly and helpful. the only disappointment was that rene did not come out of the bar to sneak with yvette.