Monsieur Restaurant, Cafe & Lounge

Café · Middle Eastern · Café & brunchNorth Finchley4.6 (347 Google reviews)

No dishes marked gluten free

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Persian menu (breakfast to dessert)

Breakfast served from opening

Breakfast

  • Kaleh Pache£21.95

    A hearty and authentic Iranian breakfast, this dish features a sheep's head and trotters slow-cooked for hours until the meat is…

  • Fried Eggs & Sausage£10.95

    Three fried eggs with Persian sausage, served with warm naan

    Likely glutenLikely egg

  • Persian Breakfast£15.95

    A classic morning spread of feta cheese, walnuts, tomato, cucumber, butter, honey, jam, and clotted cream, served with naan.

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely nuts

  • Mediterranean Breakfast£15.95

    Feta cheese, halloumi, sucuk sausage, cucumber, tomato, olives, butter, honey, jam, clotted cream, and eggs of your choice, served with…

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely egg

  • English Breakfast£15.95

    Turkey bacon, Persian sausage, grilled tomato, mushrooms, baked beans, and eggs of your choice, served with toasted bread.

    Likely glutenLikely egg

  • Halim£9.95

    Traditional Persian wheat porridge slow-cooked with lamb neck, finished with cinnamon, sugar, and sesame seeds.

    Contains sesameLikely gluten

  • Eggs on Toast£8.95

    Scrambled or fried eggs served on toasted bread.

    Likely glutenLikely egg

  • Avocado & Eggs£10.95

    Crushed avocado topped with feta cheese and eggs of your choice, served on sourdough bread.

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely egg

  • Persian Omelette£9.95

    A rustic mix of eggs, tomato, onion, garlic, and turmeric, served with naan.

    Likely glutenLikely egg

  • Cheese & Bacon Omelette£9.95

    A hearty omelette with melted cheese and turkey bacon, served with naan.

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely egg

Starters (Cold)

  • Mast-o-Mousir£6.95

    Homemade yoghurt mixed with wild shallots.

    VegetarianLikely dairy

  • Olivieh Salad£7.95

    Persian potato salad with chicken, egg, gherkins, peas, and mayonnaise.

    Likely egg

  • Hummus£6.95

    Chickpeas blended with tahini, garlic, and lemon juice.

    VegetarianLikely sesame

  • Mast-o-Khiyar£6.95

    Homemade yoghurt with chopped cucumber and mint.

    VegetarianLikely dairy

  • Borani Esfenaj£7.95

    Yoghurt with steamed spinach and a hint of garlic.

    VegetarianLikely dairy

  • Borani Bademjan£7.95

    Yoghurt with aubergine, garlic, salt, and pepper.

    VegetarianLikely dairy

  • Paneer Sabzi£6.95

    Fresh Persian herbs with feta cheese, walnuts, spring onion, and radish.

    VegetarianLikely dairyLikely nuts

  • Sini Mazeh (For Sharing)£37

    A selection of Kashk Bademjan (v), Mirza Ghasemi (v), Mast-o-Khiyar (v), Hummus (v), and Olivieh.

    Likely dairyLikely eggLikely sesame

Starters (Hot)

  • Kashk Bademjan£7.95

    Chargrilled aubergine blended with fried onion, garlic, herbs, and kashk (whey).

    VegetarianLikely dairy

  • Mirza Ghasemi£7.95

    Chargrilled aubergine cooked with tomato, garlic, and egg.

    VegetarianLikely egg

  • Dolmeh (Vine Leaves)£7.95

    Stuffed vine leaves with rice, split peas, herbs, and Persian spices.

    Vegetarian

  • Ash-e Reshteh (Seasonal)£7.95

    Traditional Persian noodle soup with herbs, beans, and whey.

    VegetarianLikely glutenLikely dairy

  • Kooko Sabzi£7.95

    Persian herbs & egg omelette

    VegetarianLikely egg

  • Soup of the Day£7.95

    Ask your server for today's freshly made soup.

  • Chicken Wings£8.95

    Grilled chicken wings served with your choice of sweet chilli or BBQ sauce.

Appetisers

  • Special Naan£1.95

    Freshly baked Persian bread made with wholemeal flour, egg, and sesame seeds.

    Contains sesameLikely glutenLikely egg

  • Zeytoon Parvarde£6.95

    Green olives mixed with walnuts, pomegranate molasses, garlic, herbs, and olive oil.

    VegetarianLikely nuts

  • Torshi£5.95

    Traditional Persian home-made pickles.

    Vegetarian

  • Mixed Marinated Olives£5.95

    A bowl of mixed olives marinated in herbs and olive oil.

    Vegetarian

  • Shirazi Salad£6.95

    Finely chopped cucumber, tomato, and onion with dried mint, lemon juice, and olive oil.

    Vegetarian

  • Green Salad£5.95

    Crisp mixed leaves with a light house dressing.

    Vegetarian

Main Courses (Kebabs)

  • Koobideh (Minced Lamb)£15.95

    Two skewers of grilled minced lamb served with saffron rice or naan and grilled tomato.

  • Jujeh Kabab (Boneless)£17.95

    Grilled diced chicken breast marinated in saffron and lemon juice, served with saffron rice and grilled tomato.

  • Jujeh Kabab (On the Bone)£17.95

    Grilled poussin marinated in saffron and herbs, served with saffron rice and grilled tomato.

  • Ghafghazi Kebab£19.95

    Grilled diced lamb and chicken with onion, served with saffron rice and grilled tomato.

  • Momtaz£20.95

    A skewer of boneless chicken and a skewer of minced lamb, grilled and served with saffron rice and grilled tomato.

  • Koobideh with Naan£15.95

    Two skewers of grilled minced lamb served with freshly baked naan and grilled tomato.

    Likely gluten

  • Chenjeh (Lamb Fillet)£22.95

    Marinated lamb fillet, chargrilled and served with saffron rice and grilled tomato.

  • Soltani (Barg va Koobideh)£23.95

    A skewer of lamb fillet and a skewer of minced lamb, grilled and served with saffron rice and grilled tomato.

  • Kase Kabab£22.95

    A mix of chenjeh, koobideh, and jujeh kebab served with saffron rice and grilled tomato.

  • Barg (Lamb Fillet)£22.95

    Chargrilled tender lamb fillet served with saffron rice and grilled tomato.

  • Shishlik (Lamb Chops)£22.95

    Five pieces of grilled lamb chops served with saffron rice and grilled tomato.

  • Special Shishlik£26.95

    Five lamb chops and one skewer of koobideh, served with saffron rice and grilled tomato.

  • Makhsoos£26.95

    Marinated, grilled diced lamb fillet and a skewer of grilled minced lamb, served with saffron rice and grilled tomato.

  • Vaziry£22.95

    A skewer of on-the-bone chicken and a skewer of minced lamb, both grilled and served with saffron rice and grilled tomato.

Sharing Platters

  • Mix Grill for Two£49.95

    Two koobideh, one chenjeh, one chicken fillet, two lamb chops, two grilled tomatoes, and two portions of saffron rice.

  • Mix Grill for Three£75.95

    Three koobideh, one chenjeh, one boneless chicken, one on-the-bone chicken, three lamb chops, three grilled tomatoes, and three portions of…

  • Royal Family Mix Grill£109.95

    Four koobideh, one chenjeh, one barg, one boneless chicken, one on-the-bone chicken, four grilled tomatoes, four portions of rice, and…

Persian Specials

  • Khoresht-e Khalal (Chef's Special)£19.95

    Saffron-flavoured lamb stew with slivered almonds, black barberries, and dried lime.

    Likely nuts

  • Ghormeh Sabzi£16.95

    Lamb and herb stew with red kidney beans and dried lime, served with saffron rice.

  • Bamieh£16.95

    Slow-cooked lamb with okra, tomato, and Persian spices, served with saffron rice.

  • Fesenjan£16.95

    Chicken cooked with ground walnuts and pomegranate purée, served with saffron rice.

    Likely nuts

  • Loobia Polo£17.95

    Persian spiced rice with green beans, tomato, and diced lamb.

  • Zereshk Polo Ba Morgh£17.95

    Chicken in tomato sauce served with saffron rice, barberries, and pistachios.

    Likely nuts

  • Baghali Polo Ba Mahiche£22.95

    Slow-cooked lamb shank served with traditional Persian sauce and steamed rice with dill and broad beans.

  • Dizi with Naan£18.95

    Traditional lamb and potato stew served with naan, pickles, herbs, and fresh onion.

    Likely gluten

  • Gheymeh Bademjan£16.95

    Lamb and aubergine stew with yellow split peas, dried lime, and tomato sauce, served with saffron rice.

Vegetarian Dishes

  • Ghormeh Sabzi (Vegetarian)£12.95

    Persian herb stew with red kidney beans and dried lime, served with saffron rice.

    Vegetarian

  • Gheymeh Bademjan (Vegetarian)£12.95

    Tomato-based stew with yellow split peas and aubergine, served with saffron rice.

    Vegetarian

  • Bamieh (Vegetarian)£12.95

    Tomato-based okra stew, served with saffron rice.

    Vegetarian

Seafood

  • Grilled Sea Bass£22.95

    Grilled sea bass served with salad and a choice of side.

    Likely fish

  • Calamari£8.95

    Grilled squid slices served with lemon aioli dip.

    Likely eggLikely shellfish

  • King Prawns£8.95

    Grilled king prawns basted in garlic and chilli sauce.

    Likely shellfish

  • Grilled Salmon£22.95

    Grilled salmon served with saffron salad and a choice of side.

    Likely fish

Side Dishes

  • French Fries£5.95
  • Steamed Basmati Rice£5.95
  • Sautéed Mushrooms£5.95
  • Grilled Halloumi Cheese£7.95

    Likely dairy

  • Sautéed Broccoli£5.95
  • Baghali Polo Rice£6.95
  • Zereshk Polo Rice£6.95

Desserts

  • Biscoff Cheesecake£7

    A classic cheesecake with a spiced Biscoff biscuit base. Contains wheat, dairy, egg, and soya.

    Contains gluten, dairy, egg, soy

  • Persian Ice Cream£7

    Creamy saffron ice cream with pistachios and rosewater. Contains dairy and nuts.

    Contains dairy, nuts

  • Chocolate Cake£7

    Moist cocoa sponge with smooth chocolate frosting. Contains wheat, dairy, and egg.

    Contains gluten, dairy, egg

  • Carrot Cake£7

    Fragrant with cinnamon and warming spices. Contains wheat, dairy, and egg.

    Contains gluten, dairy, egg

  • Faloudeh Shirazi£7.95

    Refreshing vermicelli in iced rosewater syrup, a Persian classic.

  • Baklava (3 Pieces)£7

    Traditional layered pastry with nuts, rosewater, and saffron. Contains wheat, dairy, and nuts.

    Contains gluten, dairy, nuts

  • Havij Basntani£9.95

    Fresh carrot juice served with traditional saffron ice cream.

  • Ice Cream (Per Scoop)£2

    Choose from Vanilla, Saffron, Pistachio, or Chocolate.

    Likely dairy

  • Ice Cream (Choice of Flavours)£7.99

    Choose from Saffron Wafer, White Wafer, Melon, Watermelon, Mango, Vanilla, Chocolate, Peach, Pistachio.

  • Faloodeh and Bastani£9.95

The menu’s own key: Vegetarian dishes are marked 'Vegetarian'. All food is halal.

What the menu saysAllergen guide: 'Many grills, rice dishes and starters are naturally gluten-free. Tell us and we will adjust the accompaniments.' Site states the menu includes gluten-free options; no dish is individually labelled GF on the menu. Kitchen is not described as gluten free.
  • Allergen guide: 'Many grills, rice dishes and starters are naturally gluten-free. Tell us and we will adjust the accompaniments.' Site states the menu includes gluten-free options; no dish is individually labelled GF on the menu. Kitchen is not described as gluten free.
  • Our kitchen handles a variety of allergens, and dishes are cooked in shared preparation areas. Cannot guarantee an allergen-free environment. Dish-by-dish allergen information available on request for the 14 regulated allergens.

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Café

Facts

FactDetail
Address65 Woodhouse Rd, London N12 9ET, United Kingdom, North Finchley
AreaBarnet
KindCafé · Middle Eastern · Café & brunch
Phone+44 20 3342 0947
Websitemonsieurlounge.com
BookingOnline through Book online
Google rating4.6 from 347 reviews
Menu read9 Nov 2026 from monsieurlounge.com
Hours
  • Monday10am–11pm
  • Tuesday10am–11pm
  • Wednesday10am–11pm
  • Thursday10am–11pm
  • Friday8am–11pm
  • Saturday8am–11pm
  • Sunday8am–11pm
MapOpen in Google Maps

What diners say

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Where this comes from

Allergen answers come from the menu’s labels first, then the listed ingredients, then a model’s judgement checked when unsure. How allergen status is decided.

Questions about Monsieur Restaurant, Cafe & Lounge

Does Monsieur Restaurant, Cafe & Lounge have gluten-free options?

No dish is marked gluten free as served, from the menu read 9 Nov 2026. Each dish shows whether the venue labelled it or it was read from the ingredients.

Is Monsieur Restaurant, Cafe & Lounge coeliac friendly?

The venue notes: “Allergen guide: 'Many grills, rice dishes and starters are naturally gluten-free.”. Eatcrush reads each venue’s own menu and says where every answer came from. It never calls a dish safe: kitchens share fryers, boards and flour, and menus change. If you have coeliac disease or an allergy, confirm with staff before you order.

When is Monsieur Restaurant, Cafe & Lounge open?

Monday: 10am–11pm. Tuesday: 10am–11pm. Wednesday: 10am–11pm. Thursday: 10am–11pm. Friday: 8am–11pm. Saturday: 8am–11pm. Sunday: 8am–11pm. Hours can change on public holidays; check with the venue.

Can I book Monsieur Restaurant, Cafe & Lounge online?

Yes, through Book online: https://monsieurlounge.com/book

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