Ashtead, Turkish Restaurant Guide

“Great Turkish food – either to eat in or take away” has earned a more-than-local reputation for this pair of Anatolian charcoal BBQs, on Fulham Broadway and near West Kensington station. (Note, ‘Best Mangal 1996’ in North End Road is a separate business).

“Great Turkish food, either to eat-in or take-away” wins loyal fans for this “slightly dated, but consistently good” BBQ just north of the A4 and West Kensington tube. The ‘1996’ in the name was added to distinguish it from a now-closed cousin south of the A4 (owned by a separate branch of the family) and another (still operating) near Fulham Broadway.

“Generous portions of beautifully prepared food”, “great service” and a “lively atmosphere” combine to ensure this Turkish-Cypriot grill near Victoria station “never fails” to hit the spot. It has been consistently well rated for two decades.

“A default treat in Pimlico” – this Anatolian fixture near Victoria station with a “welcoming and helpful team” has served up “wonderful mezze and great grills” for more than 20 years. (“Made multiple visits this year, accompanied several times by close Turkish friends who say the food is authentic, and there’s a very fine Gold Raki”.)

2023 Review: “The chargrilled onions and flatbreads to start soon grab the attention” at this popular family-run Anatolian in Camberwell, founded across town in Islington more than 25 years ago. “The grilled lamb that follows is still as good as ever. Thankfully!”.

“Always a pleasure to eat” at this “buzzing, brilliant local” in Ladbroke Grove that may be “cramped, crowded and noisy”, but “can’t be beaten for flavoursome, proper Turkish grills” – “BYO is an added bonus”.

2022 Review: You don’t have to eat Korean food to eat well in Raynes Park! This “very friendly Turkish restaurant” serves “some original dishes alongside Turkish favourites and some excellent Turkish vintages”. “It’s a bonus to be able to see into the kitchen”.