Alison T.
Yelp
We visited here after a day out in London when we fancied something different to our usual Indian/Chinese/Thai meals. The place was deserted at 7pm and we were slightly wary as we couldn't find any reviews online but thought we'd give it a try anyway and had a fabulous meal.
The decor at Antalya is lovely, murals and brightly painted ceilings, and the staff welcomed us as old friends rather than first time visitors. The atmosphere was good too traditional music played quietly in the background and by the time we left the place was buzzing.
The menu is extensive and there are plenty of meat, fish and vegetable choices. We chose hot mezze platter for two, followed by a chicken dish Tavuk Topkapi for me and Lamb Iskender for my partner, along with two Turkish beers.
We were chuffed to be given a freebie starter olive tapenade and a minty, garlicky sauce, along with some of the best bread I've ever tasted (and more bread with the main course!)
The mezzes were great, five or six things including a beautifully seasoned meat patty, a couple of beautiful filo parcels and calamari. There was also some halloumi cheese, which was slightly underdone as I prefer it a little softer and less rubbery.
Main courses were fantastic huge portions too. My chicken dish involved half a small chicken stuffed with rice flavoured with cinnamon, pine nuts and other spices,on a creamy sauce with spinach. It wasn't spicy hot, but was warm and delicately flavoured. It came with a portion of bulgar wheat which was also beautifully flavoured. Steve's lamb dish was even more delicious!
We didn't order pudding but were presented with some fresh fruit and Turkish Delight which was very welcome.
The meal, including a couple of beers, was £50 which seemed very reasonable, especially for somewhere in central London. We'll definitely go back again!