Anilo's Kitchen in Islington

Fantastic friendly service Would highly recommend Lovely fresh cooked food we all enjoyed it so much our plates were clean

We had an excellent meal last night at Anilo’s. The food was good value, the friendly service was attentive without being intrusive and the ambience was calm. Two of us started while waiting for the third member of our party. We had an enjoyably fresh Tabbouleh, Baba Ganoush and warm Padron peppers, served with a generous basket of pitta bread, which came without extra charge. Wine was available by the glass in generous measures. The three of us then moved on to the Calamari, Zucchini and Lamb meatballs. Anilo and his staff coped with this flexible ordering with ease. Top marks for quality and value. If you want a restaurant heaving with other customers, this may not be the one for you - at least not yet. For much of this midweek evening we were the only customers. However, having walked past raucous eateries elsewhere in Exmouth Market, we decided we rather liked it that way.

A group of six of us had dinner at Anilo's on a Tuesday night. We were exceptionally well looked after by Anilo who advised us on food and drinks choices and was helpful and welcoming. We shared a big mixture of plates. The food was all excellent and good value, finished off with a nice aperitif.

The three of us had a wonderful time here.During our time,the 2 staff kept walking up and down.I ordered the Salmon and asked for a side salad and was told it came with salad.When my dish arrived,a friend said "looks like you need another salmon"it looked like the part of a two portion packet and the salad was small.My friends had a wonderful selection of Turkish dishes and Wine and Beer.There are seats and tables outside for the better weather.I do not remember the cost as the meal was a present for me.

Had a lovely meal here with a friend. Anilo was lovely and couldn’t do enough for us. We chose a selection of dishes and enjoyed all of them. Zucchini and Baba ghanoush were the highlights. We plan to return. Staff were all very nice. Music was a little random though!

We stumbled across Anilo’s Kitchen having struggled to find a family friendly lunch spot in the area, and so glad that we did! The food and service were amazing, and the staff were very friendly and welcoming to our three year old. A gem that’s far more on the inside than you expect from the outside.

Convenient location at entrance of trendy Exmouth Market. Delicious food, freshly cooked. Friendly and attentive staff.

We often go to Anilo’s Kitchen because the food is fresh and tasty, and the people ( especially Anilo) are so welcoming and attentive.

Thank you so much Anilo for such a great lunch today. It was a great experience great food great staff and a fantastic Father Christmas Jane loved it

Richard & his family had a wonderful evening . Food was delicious, exceptionally good service and a friendly, relaxed atmosphere. The Turkish wines were delicious.

Food was very tasty and nice. We were advised to choose 3 tapas each which was just about right if you order some chips too to share. Desserts were also yummy. I loved the 80's music. Waitress was just a tad over attentative but very friendly.

We went for an early dinner, and chose the restaurant because we are lovers of Mediterranean cuisine. We weren’t disappointed! Got a very friendly welcome from all the staff. We ordered a number of dishes and a bottle of wine. We started with both the signature starters which tasted great and were a nice twist on others we have tried. The rest of the dishes we had were all of really great quality and were very nicely presented. Anilo the owner came for a chat, he is very engaging and brings a genuine warmth and creates a vibe to the place. He is also a music lover who has a great soundtrack of ‘classics’ playing. After a very tasty dessert of Baklava and coffee, he insisted we join him for a liqueur/mint tea ‘on the house’ which was a really nice touch. We had a great time and would really recommend this for those seeking good Mediterranean/ Turkish food, a nice ambience and very good value for central London. Hopefully we will visit soon. Simon and Becci,x

I visited solo based on 5/5 reviews. A quiet Tuesday night (one other couple dining). Staff were attentive throughout. I could not fault the flavour- really great. Small mentions - at the price I paid the bread accompaniment was bought in pitta- a rad dry. I’ve never experienced that in a Turkish before. My seafood sauté tasted amazing it, small, had 4 mussels. I’ve broken, one unopened. I think an observant chef would have noticed and replaced. Small observations stopping me from giving a 5. I did appreciate the 100ml of free wine at the end!

Amazing service, outstanding staff. Brilliant food. This was just perfect for food and drinks, nothing was too much trouble. Definitely recommend.

Anolo's is a warm, welcoming restaurant. Anilo himself is great, as is his entire staff. We had a wonderful time there before the Ennglish National Ballet premiere.

We visited this restaurant after reading the great reviews. We were not disappointed! Great food, friendly staff and cute resaurant. I would definitly recommend this restaurant.

This restaurant is a little gem. Husband booked it as it was close to the theatre we were going to. I’m so glad he did. Delicious Mediterranean style tapas. We particularly enjoyed the Baba Ganoush and the Octopus. The Baklavas are home made and lovely....

What a genuinely lovely evening! Booked solely on the reviews, we were not disappointed. everything written about the customer service, welcome received and delicious food was all spot on.. really is a little gem and for a casual, sociable dining experience I couldn’t recommend highly...

Okish experience. There were two waiters on duty who were overwhelmed because we were a large group. The food came in dribs and drabs, so by the time others got their food, part of the group had finished eating . They did not have some...

A brilliant all round experience. Food was excellent with plenty of choice. The service was both friendly and professional. We were with a group of 18-20 year olds who loved the ambience and cocktails :-) Well done team Anilo’s you helped make it an unforgettable...

Had a lovely evening. It was a delight with Ivy serving us with such enthusiasm and care. Food was a delight.

We booked a table online a few days before and received a confirmation that evening. The waitress was friendly, polite, attentive and recommended 2-3 tapas per person. The food was prepared in good time and was nice and fresh. The restaurant has a nice decor,...

Cannot tell you what a fantastic experience it was eating here this evening. The waitress, Adline, was brilliant- happy to recommend food and great knowledge of each dish. The place has a really simple feel to it and the owners and staff are thrilled to...

We had burgers and dessert. Good service and delicious food. We went with our frien’s recommendation

Still amazing, visited in September ‘22, came back March ‘23, fantastic food, vegan & vegetarian food is brilliant. The owner & staff are so welcoming & accommodating. I wish it was in my local town! Can’t wait to return again (& again!)

We were 4 couples with one baby each. Since the beggining the staff has been very patient and professional. The chief has been very competent, polite and friendly. Nothing to say about the food but was simply amazing and delicious, a jump in the past...

Highly recommended. Good range of tapas with some more unusual dishes. All reasonably priced. Very friendly staff. Try the Turkish wine! My main recommendation is though, listen to the waiting staff. They know how to combine dishes and it worked really well.

Wow what a great find - every single tapas dish we ordered was delicious and couldn't resist ordering more. Particularly recommend the Mouhamara, Julienne of chicken and calamari. The service was excellent and we also got a warm welcome from Anilo himself, such a nice...

Anilo and his team were really great hosts and the food was amazing too!! Will definitely be going back.

Super find. The food is exquisite, authentic menu, depth of flavours. Brilliantly prepared. Brilliant service, so welcoming. Great value for money.

If you want to experience superb food prepared with passion and served by staff who really care about the whole dining experience there is no better place than this little restaurant! We were made to feel like royalty and would heartily recommend Anilo’s Kitchen to...

The food & staff are amazing. If you are near or far it’s definitely worth going. I highly recommend this lovely restaurant. Top marks for the cocktails too! Enjoy!