Anatolia is an absolute treasure for anyone who appreciates authentic Turkish cuisine. From the moment you walk in, you’re greeted with warmth and genuine hospitality that sets the tone for an exceptional dining experience.
The food is nothing short of brilliant—every dish is packed with rich, traditional flavors and cooked to perfection. From the tender lamb shish to the fragrant rice pilaf, the mezze selection to the melt-in-your-mouth baklava, each bite feels like a trip to Turkey. The freshness of the ingredients and the balance of spices truly showcase the culinary mastery behind the scenes.
What really sets Anatolia apart, though, is the service. Every member of the staff is attentive, friendly, and passionate about what they do. They go out of their way to make you feel welcome, offering thoughtful recommendations and ensuring your meal is flawless from start to finish.
Whether you’re a longtime lover of Turkish food or trying it for the first time, Anatolia delivers a dining experience that’s both memorable and heartwarming. An absolute must-visit—you’ll be planning your return before the...
Read moreStaff were INCREDIBLY rude! My boyfriend and I had a very negative experience. Do not come to this restaurant, it doesn't even deserve 1 star! First of all the waitress was very unhelpful and gave us plenty of attitude, made me feel as if I was bothering her. She did not understand my order and could not cater to my needs so I just took what she offered. Her tone was very rude. The guy on the grill would not allow us to close the front shop door to stop the strong smell of cigarette smoke coming in and said he needs to think about himself since he was so hot and that we should just move. We were served stale old bread, and the best part was, when our TWO mains arrived, they were served on ONE plate with a little scrape of rice. When we complained the staff were defensive, and their customer service was very poor, they just argued with my boyfriend and said that that was the portion that they served. As someone who works in hospitality herself, I was extremely disappointed with the service and will not be returning to this 'restaurant'. The staff were so rude that we just...
Read moreYesterday, after living in Leyton since March, I decided to visit Anatolia’s restaurant for lunch, with my wife.
We were on our way somewhere and we didn’t have much time for an elaborate meal, so we both ordered a quick lamb doner wrap, my wife small, and me a large one.
I don’t have any complaints about the food’s quality, nor the service from the waitress, however my large wrap, seemed exactly the same size as my wife’s small one, even the waitress was unsure that there was any difference, and she went to the kitchen to ask.
Upon returning to our table, she reported that it was indeed large and that there was more meat in mine.
I am attaching a picture on this review, which my wife took, it’s not super obvious maybe, but people should be able to notice the size being quite the same as the other.
I paid £5 extra for a large doner wrap and I expected a relatively bigger wrap, to be honest, why charging extra if the size is the same?
That’s the reason...
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