Anatolian Palace Gloucester in Gloucester

This place is a gem! The food is top drawer but what makes this place a must visit is the service. The staff are so attentive, but not in an overbearing way which can sometimes be the case when dining out. If you are lucky enough to have Stan or Christiana waiting your table you will have a fantastic time! They are a credit to themselves and the restaurant. Farah.

First time at the restaurant and we had a wonderful experience, all staff were amazing and couldn’t do enough for us. Food was amazing so much flavour and didn’t have to wait long for the food to arrive. Our waiter Ahmet (I hope I spelt that right) was wonderful, we couldn’t ask anymore of the service he gave. We will be coming back again with family and friends so they can all experience what an amazing place this is!

Charlie was amazing and then some more. Happy and attentive! Made the experience worthwhile

Amazing first visit. Looked after very well by Mammet. Came for dinner with my dad and will definitely be back. Food was excellent, service was excellent. No waiting around, very attentive staff. Highly recommend

Sefik is the best! Really good food. And great service. I hope I have him serve me again. Food didn’t take too long to come either

My favourite restaurant in the Cheltenham and Gloucester area! The food is prepared with good quality, fresh ingredients and never disappoints. The portions are very very generous. The staff goes above and beyond for their customers and makes sure you leave the restaurant well fed and happy.

The food was very delicious, the service one of the best I've seen, and props to Shafiq and Valli for giving us a great time

Such friendly welcoming staff and the food was very good. Complimentary bread and some dips which was a lovely touch …. We enjoyed the hummus and halloumi cheese for starters and lamb Shish with rice and fresh salad. No extortionate service charge added which is becoming the norm …but we did leave a healthy tip as the service was excellent. Would definitely return.

Our visit to Gloucester Rugby was preceded by a visit here completely by chance - and what a find. Super friendly service , lovely fresh food, great atmosphere- all so simple yet done so well

Lovely food, lovely staff. Didn't get a pic of my main, but I had the shish kebab which was amazing! Not fatty at all, and made in lovely seasoning. The cheesecake was delicious and so was the Turkish tea

Brilliant restaurant. Food is amazing. Lots of choice on menu. Staff are very friendly and helpful. It's that nice that we have been a few times now. Highly recommend

Fast and friendly service, and plenty of staff. There were two of us, so we ordered the House Special to share. Very tasty! After, they gave us complimentary Turkish Delight. My absolute favourite, rose flavour! Would definitely recommend this restaurant.

Outstanding food and service Amazing atmosphere 👏

Wonderful food. Efficient,friendly service a first class experience. Excellent service from Memhet

I visited for the second time and everything was excellent 👌 Tasty food 😁, good service and amazing 😍 atmosphere with 🙂 music

I think tonight was our 5th visit to Anatolian Palace and every single time the service has been top notch. All the members of staff are friendly and helpful. Today we was served by Shafiq (hope I got his name correct) Shafiq was very friendly, happy and helpful and gave us perfect service. It was our sons 13th Birthday so we made sure they did the complimentary song and dance which never fails. This is by far the best restaurant we have here in Gloucester the food is perfect, staff are friendly and helpful, atmosphere is second to none aswell as it being a clean and beautiful restaurant. Just to add we have very picky eaters in our family yet everytime we come here we are all so happy with our food and not one complaint not even from our 13yrs, 11yrs and 6yr olds, clean plates all round!

That was my second visit on Eid-ul- Fitr, 2025 holiday. However, I would like to say, my first visit experience was much better than this one regarding the food. I took the set menu where the lamb ribs fry was not up to the mark otherwise all other menus were perfect 👍

Great food, service and atmosphere. Must visit if in gloucester

AMAZING Turkish food!!! One of my new favourite Turkish food spots in the UK! From the hummus to the sujuk to the fresh bread with ezme and garlic dip, it was all heavenly!!! The mains were out of this world too as I got the house special which had an adana, chicken and lamb shish and some lamb ribs. All of the meat was incredibly tender and I would highly recommend if you are in the area!

Delicious food, friendly service.

I recently dined at Anatolian Palace with my family, and while there were some positives to our visit, overall, I left feeling quite disappointed. There were a few things the restaurant did really well, but unfortunately, the food itself didn’t quite live up to expectations. Starting with the good points—the service was great. We were seated quickly upon arrival, and our food came out in good time, which is always appreciated. The staff were also very friendly and welcoming, which helped to create a nice atmosphere. The restaurant itself is well laid out, with a modern and stylish design that makes for a pleasant dining experience. One thing I really liked was that they brought out free bread at the start of the meal. It was a nice touch and something that added to the experience. However, the food itself was where things fell short. I started with the calamari, which was a big letdown. The batter was dry and slightly oily, making it quite unpleasant to eat. It was served with sweet chili sauce, which I personally don’t think was the best choice. A classic tartar sauce would have been much better, as it complements seafood far more than a sweet sauce does. For my main, I ordered the house special. The flavors were nice, but I found the food quite dry without any sauce. I asked for some garlic mayo to help with this, only to later realize that they charged £3 for it! In most restaurants, sauces like this are usually complimentary or at least reasonably priced, so this felt very sneaky and unnecessary. If you’re already paying a premium price for the meal, charging extra for something as simple as a bit of sauce feels like an unfair additional cost. On top of that, I found the lamb cuts to be overly salty, which took away from the overall enjoyment of the dish. My mum ordered the lamb shank, and unfortunately, she wasn’t a fan. While the meat itself was tender, the entire plate was drowned in gravy, which overwhelmed everything else. The carrots were undercooked and hard, and the potatoes were just as tough. Even the mashed potatoes were completely soaked in the gravy, turning the entire dish into a soggy mess rather than a well-balanced meal. My dad had the sea bass, and while the portion size was generous for the price, he found the fish to be very bland and dry. There was a serious lack of seasoning, which is a shame because sea bass has so much potential when cooked well. It just needed a bit more spice or even a drizzle of lemon and butter to lift the flavours. My sister had the Et Sauté Lamb, which she enjoyed, especially the rice, but even she mentioned that it could have done with a bit more spice to really bring out the flavours. Another thing I think the restaurant could improve on is the pricing. For the quality of food we received, I do think it was overpriced. While the portion sizes were fair, the actual execution of the dishes didn’t match the cost. And again, the £3 charge for a small portion of garlic mayo was ridiculous—something like that should either be included or at least charged at a much lower price. One small suggestion I would make to the restaurant is to offer a free jug of tap water on the table. It’s a small gesture, but it really does go a long way in making guests feel valued. Overall, Anatolian Palace has potential—it’s a lovely restaurant with great staff and a welcoming atmosphere, but the food needs improvement, especially in terms of seasoning, texture, and balance. The pricing also needs to be reconsidered, as certain charges feel excessive. I wouldn’t rule out visiting again, but I’d hope to see some changes before doing so. The free bread at the start was a nice touch, but unfortunately, it wasn’t enough to make up for the disappointing meal.

Came for a friends birthday, absolutely stunning food and the atmosphere was fantastic. Staff were very attentive but a special mention to Stan and Christiana for looking after our table!

One of the best restaurants I have ever been to .Ive been here a couple of times and love it. Shafiq was very exceptional in delivering service. kudos to him 🙌🏽

Brilliant atmosphere to celebrate a birthday! The food was delicious and service by Shafiq was excellent…would definitely recommend and return!

Brilliant experience, every part of the evening was superb including the food which was delicious! Would really recommend for any occasion

What an all round lovely experience! Food was amazing! Even for a vegetarian like me considering it’s a mostly meat based menu. Service was exceptional! The venue was decorated beautifully for Valentines Day! Ladies toilets were extremely clean! I have nothing but praise! Definitely recommend and will be returning!

What a lovely place. Despite it being very busy on a Friday night, the team worked like a clockwork making sure every table is served promptly. The food was delicious and the atmosphere was great.

What a joy to eat here. Like being in Istanbul. Really simple restaurant serving great food quality, service and hospitality. Full house aswell .

Great food and excellent service 😄

Absolutely brilliant! Scrumptious food, excellent service. We celebrated our friend's birthday; and the staff organised a lovely little ceremony for him at the end of our meal, greatly appreciated. We will definitely come back. Special thanks to lovely Mehmet who helped us throughout the evening!

OMG. The food was amazing. I had a feta salad. I know it was only a salad but the ingredients were so fresh. The salad dressing was plenty of olive oil mmm yummy and something else. The feta there was a very generous helping. My daughter had wraps of course I tasted the dish again delicious. My son in law had the big dish of food it looked amazing. I had to take my salad home as it was so much. Excellent value for money. They were so busy bit there was not a long wait for food. Definitely worth a visit.

Fabulous food, great service but be prepared for things to get very loud and wild if it's someone's birthday. Great fun.

We regularly come here for the lamb chops, halloumi, and hummus. The lamb is the absolute best, and the staff is always so welcoming and accommodating. Love it here!

Myself and my partner dined here on Sunday 9th March and were blown away from the minute we walked in having received a very warm welcome. The menu offered a great selection of Turkish dishes, we were spoilt for choice. The food came promptly and the staff were attentive throughout. Our complimentary bread and dip starter set the tone for what was an absolutely delicious and tasty authentic meal. We could not fault anything and will definitely be visiting again. Would highly recommend, you will not be disappointed.

The food here is top notch you really get what you pay for. Everything from the presentation to the quality, to the temperature cannot be faltered. I’ve been here a few times now and it’s very consistent. Service is excellent and also rather funny sometimes, p.s. if it’s someone your dining withs birthday, make sure you let them know… And of course the atmosphere is nothing short of energetic and alive. Anatolian Palace really is a great place to dine

Excellent Turkish food and beer good value large portions

Really friendly staff and good quality food

Had the 2 course lunch deal today and was blown away. The fresh bread was amazing. The calamari and chicken a la créme were so tasty. Impeccable service as well. Will definitely be visiting again :)

10 out of 10 on the food, 100% recommend going with friends or family for a meal, good vibes, good people, shout out to Shafiq good and friendly waiter

Came here on 27th Feb for my Mums birthday. So glad we did, Shafiq our waiter took such great care of us. He was so attentive to us and made sure we were having a very positive experience. The food was incredible and authentic, the restaurant was beautifully done out and most of all the staff really make your night. Singing and dancing to 'free from desire' with the restaurant joining in made my Mums evening. Thank you shafiq and the rest of the team. We WILL be back!

Had a lovely family meal for my birthday, the food and service was excellent as usual and our waiter Shafiq was amazing nothing was too much trouble and we had a fabulous time. Thanks so much Shafiq.

Very good food, I recommend the menu (assortment of cold starters and grilled meats), which is very good, but very plentiful! In the end, £40 per person. The place is lively with quite a few birthday songs, the staff is very attentive and helpful.

Visiting Gloucester for a couple of days. Passed by this place on the first night and it was very busy so we booked for the following night. So glad we did. Great food and a wonderful atmosphere. Sisi made us feel very welcome and was very helpful with our menu choices. Would highly recommend.

Best meal and service I've had anywhere in a long time!

Charlie is the best. We will definately call again

Lovely food and staff are super lovely. Zain was really friendly and welcoming and helped with anything we needed. Big time

My first time eating here. Our server was Zain, a very polite and attentive young man. He was very helpful and we will definitely come again.

Best restaurant in Gloucester, very good service thanks to Zain

Zain was out server and had great service. Would recommend and will come again.

Zain thanks so much for your wonderful service. Kind and a happy person.You made us feel warm and welcome.The food was 10/10

Food was really good, really good service from a waiter called zain. Lovely guy and took care of our table at all times thank youu

We were given a gift voucher as a present and used it to pay for a wonderful lunch. All the food was delicious and the service excellent.

They resolved my concern we went back and enjoyed it and had great time

Overall we loved it today we celebrate our 1st wedding anniversary and they made our day ❤️🌸 whole staff is amazing and lovely 🌹

Had an amazing meal here 15/02/2025 with some friends, the restaurant was busy but we had a great time. The music was loud and in theme but even louder when singing for people's birthdays which was so much fun. We were served fresh hot bread and dips for the table which tasted delicious, we all nearly ordered more! The food came out quick and again was so flavourful and delicious. I had the Lamb Beyti and I can't fault it. The staff were also great! They were welcoming and friendly, very understanding and accommodating when we couldn't hear them due to the birthday music. Cannot wait to plan another meal here!

Excellent service. Spotlessly clean .food was of a hign standard . good value for money 💰 will be returning

Food wasn’t cooked properly and service was poor.

Food is always very tasty & served by friendly staff. Best place in the area

Brilliant lively restaurant. Food and service is excellent. Boy do they know how to have fun . Highly recommended.

Delicious food, generous portions, attentive staff and an atmosphere i’ve never experienced before - amazing experience!!

Amazing food and drinks! Turgut thank you for the friendly service as always! Would highly recommend

Brilliant food and service by Mehmet

I had an amazing meal at this restaurant! The food was incredibly fresh and packed with flavor, making each bite a delight. The staff were excellent, providing attentive and friendly service throughout our visit. The atmosphere was fantastic, creating a welcoming and enjoyable dining experience. I highly recommend booking in advance, as it’s a really busy restaurant.

Really dissapointed as we have been on two occasions and have waited longer than 40 mins for our food, not particularly busy time we visited and we only had pide, Lahmachmum.

Perfect night whit my family amazing food Highly recommended Delicious house specials 10/10 Great staff 👍

Already my second visit and definitely not the last one . Fresh food , fantastic friendly service and lovely atmosphere.

I had an amazing experience at Anatolian restaurant. That's a wonderful place for all halal food . The food is delicious and the staff is friendly. Spontaneous service. I would love to visit it again. 10/10.

Best turkish food ever. Good service frendly staff. Definitely we come back. Highy recommended 10/10

Excellent meal at Turkish restaurant in Gloucester Quays. Hot meze did not disappoint followed by Lamb shish with rice and salad. Service was first rate and Mehmet was very welcoming Recommended

Amazing food, amazing service. Great restaurant and decoŕ. Highly recommend

Very great experience, food was amazing

Popped in with daughter , lovely place 😄 lovely staff 😉😁we will be back , especially for the mint tea !

I don’t know who made the bread and lahmacun , but this is one of the best lahmacun and bread I have ever had in my life also the cocktails are phenomenal. I am pretty sure the bar man is doing a great job. Definitely recommending Anatolian Palace Gloucestershire

Gloucester Anatolian Palace offers a delightful culinary journey through Turkish cuisine. The warm ambiance and attentive staff create a welcoming atmosphere. The menu boasts a diverse selection of authentic dishes, from savory kebabs to flavorful mezes. Standout items include the succulent lamb shish and the creamy hummus. The restaurant's commitment to using fresh, high-quality ingredients shines through in every bite. Whether you're a seasoned fan of Turkish cuisine or a newcomer, Gloucester Anatolian Palace provides a satisfying and memorable dining experience.

I loved the hospitality offered here.Nice staff and sweet food.

For them sujuk is normal sausage and sarma is cut tortilla. Not sure if the blinking lightbulbs are effect or defect. Tuesday was a busy night - they kept adding more and more tables until you can barely move. Grossly overrated.

Good service, enjoyed the meal and drinks. ,turgut so welcoming and we will be back again

Well, what a pleasant surprise! My first visit to this restaurant and it brought back happy memories of the many times I've visited Turkey. The restaurant was extremely busy which, I think, is a testament of thier popularity. We had a short wait for our pre-booked table but we were able to get a drink at the bar easily enough. The bar staff, although busy, had a smile for everyone. We were seated soon after. We found the table a little small for all 7 of us but it wasn't too bad. A short wait before our orders were taken but we had lots to talk about. The food arrived all together and was actually delicious and plenty of it. The atmosphere continued with several birthday celebrations and some singing and a little dance around. I found this typical of the Turkish nights I'd experienced many times. All the staff were very welcoming and couldn't do enough for you. The ladies toilets were lovely and clean. They did run out of toilet roll but that was soon rectified once they were informed. All in all, the whole place was spotless, cheerful, friendly and a pleasure to visit.

Was really disappointed although the food was so good the manager ( guy that wears a black top ) was so so rude to me, at the end of the meal I asked for a receipt and the guy says "it's receipt not receipts if you want one" extremely rude, there was absolutely no need for it, I was extremely polite as I work with the public myself so I always go the extra steps to be nice. Such a shame because I'll never go back now because of this awful rude service.

Yasin was very helpful with the food choices and made our stay at the restaurant unforgettable. Food was delicious, amazing atmosphere!

Came shopping for the day and was ready to eat late afternoon although it was empty when we arrived but read reviews and came in to lovely welcoming staff. The food was absolutely delicious 10/10 So fresh freshly cooked and a taste sensation. Would strongly recommend and we will definitely be back (from Birmingham)

It was my 1st time here and the food and service was 1st class

Impeccable service, a great atmosphere and one of the tastiest turkish food I've had in a long time.

This place was great, the only thing that stopped it being an 'excellent' review is that the food came too quickly, the starters were there almost immediately after ordering and the mains arrived just as my wife was finishing her last mouthful of starter. This was maybe because we went on a cold January Tuesday and the place was not very busy. The staff were nice, especially our waitress Christina (Christiana) who was smiley and helpful and with whom we had a nice chat after we had finished eating. Food was all good, nice big helpings, too big for my wife so she had a doggy bag, which I ate the following day. We had the mixed hot starter to share, with complimentary bread (made in house) and dips. For mains we had a lamb and a chicken Yogurtlu with chips. that is a kebab with yoghurt and tomato sauce. We also had a very nice bottle of the red Turkish house wine (recommended by Christiana) We didn't have room for any Baklava which was a shame because it looked nice. Did mange to squeeze in a bit of Turkish delight when paying the reasonable bill. Would i go back, definitely.

First visit, but certainly not the last. Food and service was exceptional. Our party of four people had the lunch menu which was full of delightful flavours. We had plenty to eat, and it was all served by the very knowledgable and caring staff. The quiet atmosphere was broken when the staff arrived in traditional dress to sing to a diner celebrating her birthday. It was wonderful and we thank you all for everything. We will be back.

We went here for a Christmas Work night out and it was amazing! 16 people and all our food came out at the same time, brilliant waiters, good fun, very reasonably priced!

The service is more than fantastic, the staff are so friendly and patient, the food is the best ,I never felt that way on my birthday before,thanks so much

Great service. Fantastic food. Friendly staff

Last night was perfect for me and my family and friends to celebrate New Year at Anatolian Palace, amazing food and atmosphere and friendly staff Thanks - SISSY see you soon🍀♥️🥂🎊

Amazing New Years Eve the atmosphere was wonderful delicious food and big thanks to our waitress Sissy will back again soon

First and last time. They charged me for extra bread unlike most of Turkish restaurants. Which I thought it’s complimentery because of the food delay..they Took ages to bring the main to the table. And very weirdly charged us for chilli sauce !!!! ,After all. The food was very ordinary.service is very poor. Never again.

The food was very delicious, Sisi served us, I am fascinated by her. We will visit the restaurant again.

We have spent a great Christmas Eve night . We have enjoyed a very delicious food as usual, amazing atmosphere and a brilliant service by a smiled , very kind and always happy to answer all our desires and needs Sevdelina Vodenicharova. We are thankful for the last night and any other before and definetely recommend that place .

We had a family lunch and the food and service were brilliant. Our server Sisi was excellent, a great asset to the restaurant.

Turkish food is easy.. keep things simple and make everything fresh. This is what Anatolian place gets right. Service is also very good and the staff is very attentive. Bread is fresh off the oven, but perhaps not enough for the sharer platter.

The food here is simply amazing! Each dish we sampled was full of flavor and expertly prepared. I highly suggest trying the kıymalı pide and house special.

Gorgeous place, fantastic food and extremely friendly staff. What else do you need! We have tried cover (liver) and kanat (chicken wings) and both were delicious.

Highly recommended, excellent food great staff and our waitress Sisi was fantastic, we’ll be back again soon!

Very happy, food was great. We will be back again soon. Sisi was great 👍👍

Excellent place and great service from Sisi, we came here last year for our work party and again this year. Highly recommended.