- Cuisine
- Ocakbaşı & Grill
- Area
- Finchley
Goda is a Turkish grill house on Ballards Lane in Finchley, recognisable by the rotisserie at the front window turning chickens and lamb over the coals. Goda Finchley opened in 2023 and has built a strong following on Ballards Lane since. Meat is the focus: rotisserie chicken, lamb neck and lamb ribs from the grill, with a jacket potato baked…
Goda is a Turkish grill house on Ballards Lane in Finchley, recognisable by the rotisserie at the front window turning chickens and lamb over the coals. Goda Finchley opened in 2023 and has built a strong following on Ballards Lane since.
Meat is the focus: rotisserie chicken, lamb neck and lamb ribs from the grill, with a jacket potato baked in the coals on the side. For celebrations, a whole roast lamb that feeds up to ten can be pre-ordered. Starters include ezme, cacık and a mixed meze, with baklava to finish.
The dining room has old film-star photographs on the walls and a bar serving cocktails and wine, so it works for a dinner with friends as well as a family feast.
What to order at Goda
What to order at Goda:
- Ezme – finely chopped tomato and pepper salad with pomegranate molasses
- Cacık – cucumber and garlic yoghurt dip
- Karışık Meze – a mixed platter of cold starters
- Çevirme Tavuk – rotisserie chicken turned over the coals
- Kuzu Kaburga – lamb ribs from the grill
- Kuzu Çevirme – whole roast lamb for up to ten, pre-order only
- Baklava – filo pastry layered with nuts and syrup
Atmosphere and good to know
Goda has a theatrical feel, with a rotisserie at the entrance, a red carpet and black-and-white photographs of film stars on the walls. It opens daily from 12pm to 11pm, and tables can be booked online, which is advisable on weekend evenings.
The Goda Bar serves cocktails and a wine list, along with Efes beer. Large-format dishes such as the whole lamb, lamb’s head and quail need to be ordered in advance, making it a good option for group celebrations.
Goda opening hours
Monday to Sunday: 12:00–23:00. Hours can change on bank holidays, so check with the restaurant before you travel.
How to get to Goda
West Finchley station (Northern line, High Barnet branch) is about a 6-minute walk, and Finchley Central is around 8 minutes away. Buses including the 82, 125, 143 and 326 stop on Ballards Lane close to the restaurant. Both stations are on the same branch of the Northern line.
Menu, ordering and contact
View the menu · Order or book online · Goda website · Instagram · Facebook · TikTok · Call 020 8244 2244
More Turkish food nearby
Nearby, try Izgara Finchley and Durum, or browse all Turkish restaurants in Finchley. New to Turkish food? Start with our guide to popular Turkish dishes or see the best Turkish restaurants in London.
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