Antep Kitchen

We came out this evening for a birthday dinner, with the intention of going to a pizzeria. I've never been more happy that the place we intended to go was shut, because we instead came to Antep Kitchen on a last minute booking for 6. What a fantastic experience. A lively buzzing restaurant with a real passion for Turkish food. All the staff are friendly and clearly love what they do, and that shows in the standard of service. Every dish we ordered was excellent, freshly cooked on the grill and full of flavour. Highly recommended. Will definitely come back. PS. I saw a feature on Antep Kitchen on YouTube by @onlyscrans which inspired me to come here.

Fantastic kebabs at Antep Kitchen. Adana (lamb) was served hot, juicy, and full of flavour. We shared a plate between two of us and it was enough food, together with a mezze and their excellent (complimentary!) flatbread. It gets busy so reservations are a good idea.

We visited Antep Kitchen after reading the reviews. Unfortunately, in my opinion, it wasn't as good as I was expecting. I love Turkish food and have eaten it around the country and it was disappointing (for me). Bread - They provided free bread with garlic sauce and chilli to snack on whilst we're waiting for our food. The bread was cold and it was quite a job chewing through it. Lahmacun - Ordered this but were later told it was unavailable which was a shame. Mixed Grill with Cous Cous - It was fresh, hot and came with a really nice salad but it didn't have the X factor from a taste perspective which is a shame. Atmosphere - The atmosphere was amazing, the restaurant was full and there was a buzz around the restaurant.

Antep is a fantastic spot for authentic Turkish food in Cowley. The kebabs are perfectly cooked, the mezes are fresh and full of flavour, and the portions are generous. The atmosphere is warm and welcoming, and the staff are friendly and attentive. Great value for money and definitely worth a visit if you’re in Oxford.

Wow what a find!! Fabulous food, amazing service and a wonderful atmosphere 😀 If we're ever back in Oxford we will definitely come here again. I would recommend booking as it's a very busy restaurant (you can book online) If you love goid food I highly recommend giving the Antep kitchen a try.

We had an amazing family dinner at Antep Kitchen last weekend with our group of 8, including kids and grandparents. From the moment we walked in, the staff were incredibly welcoming and accommodated our large party without any hassle— they even pushed tables together for us seamlessly. The atmosphere is lively and authentic, with that wonderful aroma of grilled meats filling the air, making everyone excited right away. We started with a mix of appetizers like hummus, falafel, and a few lahmacuns, which the kids absolutely devoured (think Turkish pizza—crispy, flavorful, and perfect for sharing). For mains, we went for the mixed grill platter, which was massive and fed all of us generously: tender lamb shish, juicy chicken wings, spicy Adana kebabs, and those fall-off-the-bone ribs. Everything was seasoned to perfection, not too overpowering for the little ones, and came with fluffy rice, fresh salads, and warm bread. Portions are huge, so we had leftovers to take home! Service was top-notch—our waiter was patient with the kids’ orders and brought out complimentary Turkish tea at the end. It’s great value for money in Oxford, especially for a big group. Highly recommend for families looking for delicious Turkish food in a fun setting. 5 stars! We’ll be back soon.

Food was absolutely amazing. We got the sharer platter for 2-3 lots of rice and cus cus and salad but definitely could of had more meat onit. The bread to begin with was amazing aswell as the dip it came with. Didn't wait long at all all in all a very nice place to go.

This was the best Turkish restaurant I’ve been to in the U.K. thus far. Our appetizer, entrees, and dessert were amazing (if you’ve never tried Knafeh, give it a try here). Göksel was a great server and was very attentive. If you’re in Oxford and looking for some good Turkish food, I’d definitely recommend you try this place.

Amazing food, kind and friendly waiters, good atmosphere. Possibly best meal I've had in the UK Recommend the lamb and the couscous and the baklava and the kanoffee for dessert. The rice was eh

Great Turkish grill. Started with the meatballs, nice flavors, very large portion. Only issue is they forgot it and brought after the mains (once I asked). Mixed hebab grill main was fantastic. Tender and flavorful chicken kebab, lamb as good or better. Nice, large portion. Great food.

I'm from Canada and we have many Middle Eastern restaurants where I live. But I can honestly say Antep is the gold standard. Amazing depth of flavors, meat so tender and tasty, amazing staff and food service. Not sure when I'll be back in Oxford but should I be so fortunate, I'll definitely visit Antep again.

Oh my, the food here is just out of this world. Tender, juicy meat is the best I have had in a very long time. Complimentary freshly baked bread is super tasty, grilled meat is just delicious. Portions are huge, so yo wont leave hungry, that's for sure! Service is just excellent - fast and friendly. Now I understand why you have to wait to get in, but it's worth it! They also play funky music every time there is somebody's birthday, and give the birthday boy/girl a cake. While only in my presence they did it 3-4 times, I imagine how many times they had to do it over the day - but you can't tell it, cause every time the stuff are smiling.

Pide, Adana kofta, all great. I will take my Turkish relatives here. Only complaint is that it's loud, but I wasn't too bothered by this. Service was very attentive

Excellent pick by our daughter-in-law for an early dinner while visiting in Oxford. The 2 1/2 mile walk from our hotel was well worth it. The staff was extremely courteous, efficient and friendly. Excellent menu selections and reasonably priced. The portions are very ample. The hummus as an appetizer was extremely tasty and delicious and the Turkish bread that accompanied it was excellent. The Mixed Shish consisted of very tender cubes of lamb and chicken with a nice charcoal flavor. The rice and salad that accompanied the dish were very well seasoned, plentiful and delicious. The grilled king prawns was delicious, A little messy for sure but well worth the work in cleaning the prawns. This dish was also served with flavorful rice and tasty salads. The bowl of lemon water provided to rinse off was very much appreciated. The restaurant itself was comfortable, clean and well organized. Again, the staff couldn't be friendlier and more attentive without being intrusive. Definitely worth a visit!

Excellent service, very attentive and polite staff. The food is authentic Turkish meals, decent size portions and very good tasting. Might be too noisy, not easy to keep conversation, but just the right place if you want some cheering up. I think there is live music too at certain time. Good for big companies.