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Now also at Belmont Farm, The Ridgeway, London NW7 1QT
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Summary
“The jewel of Cockfosters” at the northern end of the Piccadilly Line – this vibey self-styled ‘Anatolian with attitude’ serves “posh Turkish food” in a “great atmosphere” (“like you’re in a central London restaurant”, according to fans). The grilled meat is “very good”, and “on Saturday night there’s a DJ and people really dress up”. There’s a second branch at The Grove spa hotel near Watford and also (as of July 2025) an outpost in the West End (inside the Horizons Casino in Leicester Square).
Summary
This “trendy Turkish restaurant in Cockfosters” has given the Anatolian grill a smart makeover over the past decade, and now “has the vibe of a West End restaurant, with a DJ at the weekend” and “faultless service”. According to its biggest fans, “Cockfosters is becoming a destination thanks to restaurants like Skewd!”
Summary
This “fantastic upscaled-local Turkish restaurant” in Cockfosters gives the traditional North London Anatolian grill a modern makeover – and fans say it’s “wonderful to see it so deservedly busy” on account of its “excellent food and service”. “They’ve just expanded”, but it’s “harder than ever to get a table on a Saturday night”.
Summary
This “really buzzy upmarket Turkish restaurant” puts a modern slant on the traditional Anatolian grill. It makes a “great local addition” to Cockfosters, and celebrates its tenth year in 2023.
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12 Cockfosters Parade, London, EN4 0BX
Restaurant details
Prices
 Drinks |
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| Wine per bottle | £29.90 |
| Filter Coffee | £3.00 |
 Extras |
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| Service | 10.00% |
12 Cockfosters Parade, London, EN4 0BX
Opening hours
| Monday | 5 pm‑11:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 5 pm‑11:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 5 pm‑11:30 pm |
| Thursday | 5 pm‑11:30 pm |
| Friday | 12 pm‑11:30 pm |
| Saturday | 12 pm‑11:30 pm |
| Sunday | 10 am‑11 pm |
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