The Best Turkish Restaurants in North London
Turkish restaurants have had a home in London for decades but they’re not always the easiest places to keep track of when you want a really great meal. We’ve rounded up our favourite family places across north London – get the borek ready.
1. Petek
Restaurant, Turkish, Vegan, Vegetarian
Generous portions, a decent price and a taste of home – Petek offers a traditional Turkish experience in Finsbury Park. Non-greasy borek, soft and light warm bread and kofte that aren’t too dry; while none of the dishes are new, Petek gets the level of spice, grease and flavour spot on. Petek’s always busy and with good reason – it’s a great neighbourhood spot.
2. Sofra
Restaurant, Turkish, Vegetarian
3. Iznik
Restaurant, Turkish, Vegetarian
One of Islington’s favourite spots is this traditional Turkish restaurant, Iznik. Veggies are well catered for here with non-meat versions of classics like mousakka, while and classics like borek and falafel get an almost delicate touch: rather than huge plates of mixed grill and hearty dips, Iznik is a little more dainty. Definitely save room for the baklava.
5. Testi
Restaurant, Turkish, Vegetarian
6. Gokyuzu
Restaurant, Turkish, Vegetarian
One of the standout Turkish restaurants on Green Lanes (of which there are endless variations), Gokyuzu has been around for 20 years and it’s easy to see why. It’s always busy here so an evening is guaranteed to be lively and the family really care about the dishes they’re serving up. The décor is a step up from the strip lighting and plastic seating in some other places and the ingredients are super fresh. Don’t miss their lahmacun: it’s some of north London’s best. You’ll be hard pushed to eat it all however, portions are large – Turks like to feed their friends.
7. Antepliler
Restaurant, Turkish, Vegetarian
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