The ayran drink, lentil soup, and lamb chops were fantastic. Turkish cuisine is the best in the region.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Mahesh Kallahalla
Very friendly staff. Great ambience.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Vivek Sharma
A large group of folks from our workplace decided to visit a Turkish Middle eastern restaurant as we were coming to the end of an event. It was decided to gather at the Anatolian Kitchen at 5 pm. I was able to find the parking within 2 minutes walking distance which was a huge plus considering I was not local and drove my own car. The server was patient enough as all of us arrived, gathered and decided to order or drinks. Once we were all in, we were helped with the selection of starters followed by the main course. Everything tasted delicious and there wasn't one person in the group of 12 that had anything bad to say. As we getting done, we were told about the family style platter of desserts. We ordered a few for the table and it made the evening close nicely. Delicious food with great service and perfect music that we could lightly listen to but wasn't too loud to not let us talk.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Richard
This was our first visit to Anatolian Kitchen. and we will definately be back. Excellent dinner with top flight service in a lovely setting. There is something for everyone on their extensive menu. All the classics -- kabobs, moussaka and so much more. Extensive array of appetizers, salads and entrees. Many dishes to share. Nice, interesting wine list. Every item worked.
Nick Atwell
Brought a work group of 16. Wonderful outdoor ambience. Delicious food from apps, to entrees and dessert. Wine was flowing. Excellent service. Will be back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Yousef Shahin
Place an order for pick up for 2 items (a dessert and french fries) that said it would be ready in 20 minutes . I got to the anatolian kitchen to pick up the food the owner/manager said it would be ready for another 15 minutes, that was no problem waited for another 15 minutes went to pick it up then he let me know that they were busy and it wouldnt be ready for another 30 minutes, so now waiting an extra 45 minutes from the time i was emailed it was ready for pick . Then the owner said he would give us a free dessert for be so patient and understanding . Not only did he not give us a free dessert they forgot to put the ice cream in the dessert we ordered and the fry’s and dessert were cold when we picked them up. This has been the worst experience ive ever had with a Restaurant. From service to food . Unfortunately it felt like a waste of 30 dollars but my lesson was learned and I will not be going back here. If you’re in the area and want good food good prices and great service I would go to zareens across the street . They’ve never done me wrong and the food always comes out hot . Thanks for listening and reading! Good luck on the hunt for good food folks!
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Carol
Great food, excellent service. I especially appreciated the opportunity to substitute vegetables for pilaf. Would have liked my lamb a little rarer, but perhaps the server asked how I wanted it, and I didn't hear him (I don't have hearing problems, but the noise level was high).
Wook Chung
The problem with Anatolian Kitchen is that nothing is memorable. It wasn't like we had terribly bad food or the atmosphere was noisy, or the server was negligent. In many ways, everything at Anatolian Kitchen was just middle of the line. But I think that is the problem, especially when you are situated on California Ave where culinary competition increases by the year.
The food is standard mediterranean. You get your healthy mix of pitas, cucumber and yogurt based dips, hummus, and lamb or beef. Standard presentation. Standard mixture. Everything is bland but not enough to complain. They're cooked well, but nothing is memorable.
And the last thing you want is bland beef or lamb kebabs that have no personality whatsoever. This is common across many mediterranean joints and again, this isn't detrimental for Anatolian for my never vowing to return again. But you're not going to go there for food. That much I can say.
Fortunately, I had great company and we had a wonderful time. Perhaps that's the only reason why I've left it at 3 stars. And as a slap i the face, the dessert - a coconut rice pudding - came cold from the fridge. Perhaps that is how it was meant to be served but coldness and rice just doesn't go well together.
Anatolian Kitchen has a lot to be desired but I don't want to just write it off. They have potential. They have the right intent. They just need to bring in the attitude into the food.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 4
Nina
This is an outstanding restaurant with an incredible staff and delicious food! 10 stars across the board, they took care of us from beginning to end! This is our new go to spot!!
The staff were amazing and super friendly however the food quality was not as expected and expensive for the price. Would not recommend!
Joanna
Excellent service provided to our large dinner group of 15. Our host recommended just the right amount of appetizers, wine and dessert to share. That allowed our group to relax and just focus on selecting our main course. All food was delicious and served in a timely manner. We spent a little over 2 hours dining and left happy and satisfied,
Konstantinos Vasilakakis
Very tasty food and very polite staff.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Funny Honney
It is only 50% anatolian style. The waiter guy was just trying to make us order more and more food & drink which was really more than annoying, I felt myself talking to a street seller.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 1
Bhavna
Service is excellent, attentive and efficient. The food was a mixed bag. The eggplant with tomato sauce was delicious and accompanied by pita and bread. The main I ordered, vegetable moussaka lacked flavor. The Turkish coffee tasted like regular coffee, though presented in a beautifully carved covered contraption. And the dessert, baked kunefe was outstanding!
The ayran drink, lentil soup, and lamb chops were fantastic. Turkish cuisine is the best in the region.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Very friendly staff. Great ambience.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
A large group of folks from our workplace decided to visit a Turkish Middle eastern restaurant as we were coming to the end of an event. It was decided to gather at the Anatolian Kitchen at 5 pm. I was able to find the parking within 2 minutes walking distance which was a huge plus considering I was not local and drove my own car. The server was patient enough as all of us arrived, gathered and decided to order or drinks. Once we were all in, we were helped with the selection of starters followed by the main course. Everything tasted delicious and there wasn't one person in the group of 12 that had anything bad to say. As we getting done, we were told about the family style platter of desserts. We ordered a few for the table and it made the evening close nicely. Delicious food with great service and perfect music that we could lightly listen to but wasn't too loud to not let us talk.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This was our first visit to Anatolian Kitchen. and we will definately be back. Excellent dinner with top flight service in a lovely setting. There is something for everyone on their extensive menu. All the classics -- kabobs, moussaka and so much more. Extensive array of appetizers, salads and entrees. Many dishes to share. Nice, interesting wine list. Every item worked.
Brought a work group of 16. Wonderful outdoor ambience. Delicious food from apps, to entrees and dessert. Wine was flowing. Excellent service. Will be back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Place an order for pick up for 2 items (a dessert and french fries) that said it would be ready in 20 minutes . I got to the anatolian kitchen to pick up the food the owner/manager said it would be ready for another 15 minutes, that was no problem waited for another 15 minutes went to pick it up then he let me know that they were busy and it wouldnt be ready for another 30 minutes, so now waiting an extra 45 minutes from the time i was emailed it was ready for pick . Then the owner said he would give us a free dessert for be so patient and understanding . Not only did he not give us a free dessert they forgot to put the ice cream in the dessert we ordered and the fry’s and dessert were cold when we picked them up. This has been the worst experience ive ever had with a Restaurant. From service to food . Unfortunately it felt like a waste of 30 dollars but my lesson was learned and I will not be going back here. If you’re in the area and want good food good prices and great service I would go to zareens across the street . They’ve never done me wrong and the food always comes out hot . Thanks for listening and reading! Good luck on the hunt for good food folks!
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Great food, excellent service. I especially appreciated the opportunity to substitute vegetables for pilaf. Would have liked my lamb a little rarer, but perhaps the server asked how I wanted it, and I didn't hear him (I don't have hearing problems, but the noise level was high).
The problem with Anatolian Kitchen is that nothing is memorable. It wasn't like we had terribly bad food or the atmosphere was noisy, or the server was negligent. In many ways, everything at Anatolian Kitchen was just middle of the line. But I think that is the problem, especially when you are situated on California Ave where culinary competition increases by the year.
The food is standard mediterranean. You get your healthy mix of pitas, cucumber and yogurt based dips, hummus, and lamb or beef. Standard presentation. Standard mixture. Everything is bland but not enough to complain. They're cooked well, but nothing is memorable.
And the last thing you want is bland beef or lamb kebabs that have no personality whatsoever. This is common across many mediterranean joints and again, this isn't detrimental for Anatolian for my never vowing to return again. But you're not going to go there for food. That much I can say.
Fortunately, I had great company and we had a wonderful time. Perhaps that's the only reason why I've left it at 3 stars. And as a slap i the face, the dessert - a coconut rice pudding - came cold from the fridge. Perhaps that is how it was meant to be served but coldness and rice just doesn't go well together.
Anatolian Kitchen has a lot to be desired but I don't want to just write it off. They have potential. They have the right intent. They just need to bring in the attitude into the food.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 4
This is an outstanding restaurant with an incredible staff and delicious food! 10 stars across the board, they took care of us from beginning to end! This is our new go to spot!!
Been here twice for dinner both times excellent
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
The staff were amazing and super friendly however the food quality was not as expected and expensive for the price. Would not recommend!
Excellent service provided to our large dinner group of 15. Our host recommended just the right amount of appetizers, wine and dessert to share. That allowed our group to relax and just focus on selecting our main course. All food was delicious and served in a timely manner. We spent a little over 2 hours dining and left happy and satisfied,
Very tasty food and very polite staff.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
It is only 50% anatolian style.
The waiter guy was just trying to make us order more and more food & drink which was really more than annoying, I felt myself talking to a street seller.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 1
Service is excellent, attentive and efficient. The food was a mixed bag. The eggplant with tomato sauce was delicious and accompanied by pita and bread. The main I ordered, vegetable moussaka lacked flavor. The Turkish coffee tasted like regular coffee, though presented in a beautifully carved covered contraption. And the dessert, baked kunefe was outstanding!
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