Antep Turkish Kitchen in Gosport

Four friends. We had a super meal of authentic Turkish food. The platter was great to share. Staff were attentive and efficient. We love Efes!

Warm welcome from the waitress who was attentive, friendly, welcoming, polite and helpful. Drink and food order was taken quickly and was also served very quickly. The hot mezze platter to share was wonderful and very tasty. Main meals were generous, well presented and full of flavour. Great little place to enjoy with friends and family and I would definitely recommend.

Been many times before and always been treated amazingly , had a rare night without the kids so thought we would treat ourselves , very disappointed its as if the serving staff couldnt be bothered to be there waited nearly 10 mins to put in a drinks order and when we said we are ready for food order as well she sighed ,the food was half the portion size it had been on many previous visits and very bland no dressing on the salad which is always very tasty , they seemed to be serving every table like this such a shame as it used to be such an amazing restaurant hoping it was just a bad night

Visited with my brothers as they'd been previously and had a great evening. Unfortunately, the restaurant was dead (Monday night) so there was no hustle and bustle but our waitress was lovely and the food great. We were all stuffed. Three was plenty of choice on the menu so we'll definitely go back.

We have been here numerous times and it was packed but always made to feel special. This visit, tables empty and although food was good service was pretty bad

Food was superb - we came previously for a special birthday and it was good then, this time the restaurant had a special birthday and the place was completely full. We were left alone for a little longer than I think would be normal but it was okay - only recommendation would be to look at drinks - we sat for over an hour from first drink and no-one came to ask if we wanted another - lost revenue for you - we were happy to wait but would have definitely had another. Starters - Incredible !! Mains - Incredible !! Two Staff serving - Incredible !! It's good, really good, staff worked hard - can't wait to go back.

Antep Turkish Kitchen Le-on-the-Solent. I am staying with a friend, Gwen, for a couple of days in Lee-on-the-Solent. We decided to book for last night (Friday) at the Antep Turkish Kitchen. The fact that it was Turkish was a big plus for me and the fact that it is No.1 on Trip Advisor for the area was a big bonus. For Gwen this was her first Turkish experience. From the outside you don’t get a very good idea of the comfortable, modern interior and windowed kitchen and it would be easy to walk past and ignore it if you did not know what it was! We were met by a charming young lady who checked our booking and offered us a choice of seats. We chose ones towards the window where there was a little more natural light. The seating on one side was a nice soft bench and on the other, two very comfortable chairs. The two young waitresses were English but the slightly older (manageress/owner?) was Turkish. They were all attentive and well trained. Gwen did not immediate want a drink so ask for water. I, of course, ordered an Efes without looking at the menu. I was very pleasantly surprised when it arrived. I was expecting the standard bottle with a blue label proclaiming Efes! However, what I received was a stubby, brown bottle with the extra word “draft” on its label. It had been a long time since I had tried this particular version of the well known Turkish beer… and it was delightful. We decided on two starters to share and two different mains. To start we ordered the Falafel and a portion of the lambs liver. But, before this arrived we received the free starters that are much beloved of visitors to Turkey. A basket of one of the best Turkish flat breads I have ever eaten… and I have eaten many in over 25 years of visiting Turkey. Crisp on the outside and soft and tender inside. It was warm and had a rich flavour. Far better than the usual balloon bread. It was accompanied by the usual three dips. All were delicious and the portions very good. We did not have to argue about who was getting the last morsel… there was more than enough for the two of us. The falafel was home made and served on a thick bed of an excellent homemade humus. It was nicely cooked, soft and full of mixed vegetables and chickpeas. Certainly much better than the ready made ones the supermarkets sell! The liver was cut in small pieces and had been lightly sautéed. It was as tender as a good pate. The portion, for a starter, was surprisingly large and I only just managed to finish it off. But I did. For our main courses Gwen (who loves lamb as much as me) had decided on the Kleftico. This came in a large ceramic ovenproof dish with a small side-plate of white rice and bulgar wheat. The Kleftico was massive and I thought that there must have been a lot of bone… wrong! It contained just the usual small piece of leg bone. Gwen was ecstatic. She told me it was delicious and, I could see that it was just falling off of that small bone. For me there was only one choice. The lamb chops. I asked for them to be cooked “pink” and they were absolutely perfectly done. I received four huge chops. Each was about 3/4 of an inch thick they were moist, tasty and tender. Even though they were wonderful I only just managed to polish them off. Next time I will forgo the starter, good though it was. Obviously we had no room for a pudding, which was a shame as they looked interesting. We had enjoyed a lovely meal. Made more so by a charming couple we got talking to on the next table. I, as is often the case, decided to finish off a lovely meal with a Raki. To my surprise, Gwen said she would like to try one. And, to my great pleasure, she loved it. It was served correctly with the ice and water in different containers so that we could adjust the strength to our particular tastes. Before the bill arrived we were given a free glass of green apple tea. A lovely way to finish our meal. Prices. Efes Draft = £6.50 Falafel = £6.70 Liver = £7.50 Lamb Chops = £20.90 Kleftico = £20.90 Raki x 2 =£13 Total = £75.50. I thought that this was reasonable for a delicious meal, served with care and a smile in comfortable surroundings.

Incredible! Discovered this absolute gem last night. Delicious food, excellently presented. Appetisers served on the house - fresh traditional bread, yoghurt dip, harissa dip and olives. A nice touch. Highly recommend the yogurtlu lamb shish as a main - tender, succulent lamb, creamy yoghurt on top, served with fresh rice and salad. I savoured every mouthful of the generous portioned meal. And oh my... the kunefe dessert!!! Have the kunefe every opportunity you can!! Excuse the missing spoonful in the image... I was so excited to dig in I ate first then remembered the photo! 😅 Order 1 or more kunefe to go too and experience it all over again...buy it as a gift for others and they will love you forever.... All washed down with thirst quenching Turkish apple tea served in an impressive glass. Great atmosphere. Friendly and attentive staff. Easy parking outside. This is a must for every day and also special occasions... I'm back there for lunch today and have been raving about this place to everyone. Enjoy 😊!

What a hidden gem this place is. The food was absolutely superb along with the green apple tea we had to finish with. I would definitely recommend this place to anyone wanting Turkish food.

We together with my daughter, son in law & 2 grandsons visited this restaurant for a pre Birthday treat for me, our waitress showed us to our table and handed us menus at the same time. The menu was varied and covered Turkish and English dishes. Whilst the restaurant was not full, there were sufficient number of people to create a good atmosphere in. We all ordered food and drink and within 15 to 20 minutes out food arrived which it was not only piping hot but well cooked and presented. At the end of our meal all the waiters gained round our table and started signing Happy birthday and give me a small cake with candles, which was a nice gesture. We left 2 hours after arriving and all of us thoroughly enjoyed not only the food, but also the service and our overworked waitress.

Good choice of dishes Authentic ,nicely prepared We liked the lamb shish, among other things Pleasant and efficient staff Can be busy at week ends We like it!

Perfectly marinated meat and beautiful tender lamb, rice and wheat was a bit dry but overall very nice Cocktails very expensive unfortunately

As we arrived 6.00pm the table for us was a mess. Menus overspilling and an excess of plates. We had to help the waitress to clear the table. The waitress was giggling that the table was a mess and that she kept forgetting everything. We had paid a £25 charge to hold the table BTW. We ordered drinks, which took too long to arrive, when it finally did, we ordered our food starters and main. The starters arrived and we ate them they were very nice or perhaps we had waited do long! We had to ask for more glasses, and the kids drinks and the staff kept forgetting! An hour and a half later the mains had still not arrived. The girls were standing around doing nothing as far as we could see. No drinks offered, no attention to detail, no care at all, extremely poor customer service. don't be drawn in by their website like we were. No clean cutlery or Napkins brought to the table. When my wife asked how long the food would be as we have 3 children with us, their response was "which table are you sitting at". Poor poor poor, no observation. The decor had blu tac marks on the walls, no what is advertised. Lots of crumbs on chairs left from previous customers The owner is very ignorant, no sorry and no offering for our children. She was very defensive, she said they usually give people time between courses. an hour and a half..... Between courses, We said its been 1 and a half hours. She said people come to enjoy their food...... I said with what cutlery. She was more than happy to take our money, but very ignorant and in no way interested in finding a resolution. Her last words were if you don't want to listen........ And then walked off.

Absolutely fabulous as always, cannot fault this restaurant in any way, also would recommend the Turkish coffee afterwards

Had a super meal here with friends (6 of us all together) and although ordering separate dishes was very pleased when all arrived at the same time. The restaurant was very busy - always a good sign - but even so the service was really good, the staff friendly and obliging and the meal itself outstanding. The only criticism that we had was that the baklava dessert was still frozen at the centre. However, to compensate we were given two helpings to take away. These, once home and completely thawed, were delicious! Would definitely go again.

This was our second visit, to celebrate a birthday this time. Lovely restaurant, very friendly attentive staff and absolutely amazing food!

Who would have thought Lee on Solent would have been such a desert for vegetarian eateries? We definitely didn't. So, it was a bit of a result finding this place. Decor is lovely, waiting staff lovely and the chef breaks the trend of....lovely and is best be described as AMAZING!!! An absolutely faultless meal. Thank you all. We will see you again.

Food was overly priced for a takeaway. £18 for a shish kebab and rice. Paid £59 for a takeaway for 4 people. Food was dry and not that appetising. Also, previously I wanted to book a table for me, my husband and four kids but they said this was a ‘large’ party so charged me £30 deposit. I had to cancel due to illness and they wouldn’t even let me use this money to take off a takeaway. Bit greedy I think. Won’t go again!

Absolutely brilliant local restaurant. Really lovely, fresh food, plenty of it, brilliantly authentic and tasty. Really attentive service. Spot on.

Absolutely excellent!! Fabulous service and the food is divine. We had the lunchtime menu and I can't praise it enough... we are coming back!!!

Stumbled across this restaurant and were glad to see it was open for a late lunch as we were starving and it was after 3pm. Lovely warm welcome by a charming waitress and a lovely atmosphere . Nothing was too much trouble . There were four of us and we just fancied some tasty bits so ordered the hot mezze and the cold mezze , both of which are for two people to share . Hot bread and dips were delivered to our table which went down a treat and were delicious . The food then arrived and we were all really impressed , it was beautifully presented and there was lots of it ! We ended up taking some home . Would definitely recommend this restaurant and we will certainly be visiting it again .

Wow what great food, i had heard great things so had high expectations and it did itself justice. Can totally recommend the halloumi and Sucuk starter it was perfection. Will definitely return next time I’m looking for a nice night out. And try the Efes draught or the pink gin, both were nice

I visited this restaurant last night with 2 friends after a recommendation. Food and drink was lovely, cannot fault that. We had a table booked for 6pm. At 8.30pm a member of staff came over to us and asked us to leave as the table had another booking and the people were waiting! This was the first we had heard about having a time limit on our table. We were still having our drinks. 5 minutes later the same member of staff came back and again said we had to leave. At this point I became annoyed and asked if I could just finish my drink first which I had paid for. If they had told us when we first arrived that we had to be gone by 8.30pm then we would have been ok with that but to come over and ask us to leave I feel was really poor service. Because of this I wouldn't be in a rush to come back.

I’m gluten free and would like to thank the waitress we had Kayleigh for noticing burger wheat in my meal which stopped me from becoming very I’ll, fantastic service and food,looking forward to next time.

This was our first visit to this restaurant following several recommendations from friends and four of us visited on a Thursday evening. The young waitress seemed nervous and kept addressing us as “my dears”, which became a little annoying and patronising. When the drinks were served she spilled some wine from a glass onto the tray but there was no offer to refill or replace. This was a shame as the food was excellent and the portions generous. The complimentary bread and dips were very nice. We would be happy to return due to the quality of food and hope that the service was due to inexperience and nervousness.

The sea bass my wife had was like cardboard very over cooked, she managed to eat some of it. When we finally finished my wife complained,the answer was a new chef and different filets to what we normally have. We were offered a apology that...

First visit to this restaurant, but will not be the last. Lovely selection of hot and cold starters reasonably priced. Loads to choose from the mains but we opted for a sharing platter, absolutely lovely, so much meat on there with rice and could be...

Come here as a regular now and can not thank Carly for making every time so amazing. When she wasn’t there the service wasn’t as great, but the food is always to perfection. Carly is a diamond and a true asset to the front of...

We went for the first time the other night - not a good welcome with the waitress with food in her mouth to greet us !!!! After that good service and lovely food - large portions - choose wisely ! The hummus with pieces of...

We have just spent the late afternoon, sitting in the sunshine, eating the best Turkish food. Hot mezze platter and cold mezze platter to start were delicious. Chicken shish for me, the best I’ve ever had and I’ve been to Turkey a few times. Mixed...

First time. Went for a light lunch with a friend. We had the hot Meze sharing platter. Very nice and excellent value. Staff were smiling and pleasant. Decent Pilsner and nice cocktails. Will recommend to others and also visit again for other parts of the...

Food was OK but the service is pretty shocking and lacking in finesse. It took and hour between our starters and main course and we had to repeatedly ask for more bread and water. The atmosphere lacks authenticity - it has a 'new' feel to...

Our first time eating here and it won't be the last; generous portions of very tasty dishes, no hesitation in letting the oldest family members have second starters instead of mains and genuinely friendly service.

We enjoyed an excellent mid week lunch. The service was very efficient and friendly. We are looking forward to going there again in a couple of weeks.

Tried this restaurant and feel I’ve waisted my money. Food was rubbish, very expensive ( for what you got) and definitely will not bother going back! All our party didn’t enjoy our meals.

After reading these reviews I thought I had gone to the wrong place, I ordered the lamb chops and got 4 small overcooked dry chops with some rice, the salad came in a separate bowl and was to be shared with 3 overs, I give...

Just been there for lunch with my wife. We were greeted by a lovely lady front of house shown to our seats. Then it just got better. I had never been to a Turkish restaurant before but I can guarantee. I will again. Everything was...

Sitting outside on a lovely hot day. No other people eating so peaceful and great service. Driven past in the evening when it does get busy. Nicely presented and good quality food. Reasonably priced. Clean toilet. A nice change to an Indian mixed kebab. As...

I can’t fault this restaurant at all. The service was amazing the food was outstanding and can’t wait to go again 🥰 you guys are the best!

Called in around 3:30pm to ask if it was too late for lunch and they could not have been more accommodating. My wife and I enjoyed a delicious cooked meze starter as a light lunch with flat breads with spicy and yoghurt dips, followed by...

Lovely food in a bustling backdrop. Excellent Turkish food, very welcoming. Portion size is joyous. Best food in Lee on the solent

We had booked Antep for the final night of our week's holiday in Lee-on-the-Solent, and were looking forward to a special meal. Our table was ready for us but for the first few minutes after arrival we suffered from a boorish and loud fellow diner...

We booked our table for 20:00 and eventually had our orders taken at 20:35, the starters came quite quickly and were generally nice though nothing special. The mains arrived at 21:40 and to be fair were very tasty and full of flavour. Speaking to other...

Found this restaurant on TripAdvisor whist staying locally and boy what a gem. A family run restaurant and we found the service friendly and efficient throughout the evening. The food was outstanding, piping hot and full of flavour. Would certainly return when next in the...

What a splendid meal the chilli sauce with bread is to die for, it was so good I bought a punnet. Lamb chops were excellent lovely

We went for lunch on Saturday 23 rd for my granddaughters birthday The food was amazing, full of flavour and the chicken and lamb was so tasty, the staff were so nice and friendly and attentive, they came out with cake and candles and sang...

We were passing by and spotted this delightful place. Fortunately they could seat us and wow what a feast. The food is cooked and seasoned beautifully. A real pleasant change to the usual Indian, Chinese, etc They give you bread and dips. Plenty of water...

5-star service from start to finish 5-star food 5-star value Highly recommend just try it BEST MEAL OUT EVER

What a lovely restaurant I booked for my birthday meal with friends . It was all exceptional . Food Price and staff brilliant . We will be back

we booked for 2 of us on a Sunday afternoon. We have travelled in Turkey many times over a number of years and were hopeful but skeptical. What a surprise, genuine Turkish food cooked well by a lovely family and very friendly service. We hade...

Went for lunch on Mother’s Day. The portions are huge so much variety and really good quality. Service was great lovely and clean. Nice to be able to see the kitchen shows they have nothing to hide. Will definitely be returning.

Definitely recommend Antep as a place to have a great meal out where the staff are friendly and helpful.

We visited tonight for my son in laws Birthday. We were served by a friendly lady called Carly. We looked at the menu and there was a vast selection. Food was exceptional and delivered quickly despite being very busy. The drinks were good too we...

We have been waiting to visit this restaurant and so glad we finally made it. Welcomed by Carly (thank you). The food was excellent- huge portions - could probably have 1 main course and 1 desert between us. A real taste of Turkey. Will definitely...

Visited here with family after wanting to go there since they opened. Well worth the wait, great meals and good friendly service. Booked a 2 hour slot at 6pm, and had plenty of time to enjoy the evening and wasn’t rushed. Only criticism would be...

Myself and my husband Visited here for the first time this week with friends (a Wednesday evening), Food was delicious and staff friendly. My only critique would be that the service was very slow. We ordered 2x large sharing mixed grill platters consisting of rice...

What a great restaurant and great service have been there over 3 times and can not fault anything would highly recommend the food is outstanding

My husband and I had lunch here today. It was excellent from the warm friendly welcome to the amazing atmosphere and very good value for money lovely food. Really felt as though we had been transported back to beautiful Turkey. Would highly recommend this family...

Warm, friendly and attentive the staff are superb. The food we had was absolutely delicious and plentiful. (Mixed Kebab) Good value for money I can’t remember having Turkish food this good even in Istanbul!! Highly recommended!

Excellent lunchtime menu, attentive service and very reasonably priced. Definitely hope to be able to return soon to try the evening menu.

Great service but most importantly - the softest chicken ever! Amazing dishes. Clean and easy parking.

Fantastic tasting and generous food, friendly service, great atmosphere. Busy in a good way early evening. Loved it and we’ll be back!

Went for lunch with my mum and was really impressed. Sat near kitchen and waitress brought over a heater as my mum was cold, nice little touch. Orders food and drink. Waitress brought over some warm bread and some dips which were really nice, the...

Wow just wow!! They managed to squeeze us in on New Year’s Eve as there was a mix up with our booking at another restaurant so glad that this happened as this was so much I better than a curry!! the food was something else!!!...

We booked this for our daughter’s birthday, which happens to fall on Christmas Eve. We were not disappointed. The food was incredible. Good portion sizes....it’s a shame we have a turkey for tomorrow as we have lots of food in a doggy bag. The atmosphere...

Fantastic food cooked to order with a huge selection. All the meat selection is tender and tasty. The staff were attentive and helpful. Have dinned here many times and found the food to be constantly excellent. A nice addition to the restaurants at Lee on...

Attended for a birthday celebration with a party of nine. Very attentive, polite and responsive service from a smiling and cheerful team. Food was perfect. Plenty of it with generous portions and cooked to perfection. Lovely atmosphere and superb value. Will definitely go back as...

It was our first visit and we were so impressed. The restaurant was meticulously clean, all stay were so polite, service was very quick (drinks as well as food), food was delicious! Highly recommend the hot mezze of feta filo rolls, lamb mince kofte and...

Second visit and so lucky to have such a great and unique restaurant on our doorstep. Love it. We’ve had Shish & Mixed Grill, plus lovely Baklava.

The Antep has only been open 2 months but is already getting great reviews so we thought we would go for a “no cook Sunday” meal. We were not disappointed!! We had the hot sharing mezzie to start. The calamari and the halloumi were both...

Great meal out, food was amazing, freshly cooked and very tasty, staff were very attentive. Reasonabley priced, already booking again.

We visited this newly opened restaurant a couple of weeks after its opening, and what a great meal we had. The food was delicious and very filling and the Baklova was to die for !! Well done to the chefs and the waiting staff where...

A nice evening in the restaurant. I would have liked the cold and hot mezes to be served on separate plates or dishes. The main courses were very good. Drinks a tad expensive but a lovely touch for my wife with the birthday cake and...

Great food, friendly service and really good size portions. Every course from the warm breads to the Turkish coffee was excellent and well presented. Will definitely be back to try other dishes.

My husband and I went to this restaurant last night and just about managed to get in, having booked. It was full and we watched people being turned away. This is a real credit to the restaurant and I cannot fault it. The portions are...

Had a lovely family meal, including little one in a high chair. Really fresh food. Some of the best falafel I’ve ever had! Lovely staff. Will definitely be going again.

This restaurant is a breath of fresh air here in Lee-on-the-Solent. The food is lovely and very plentiful.

We would normally go to Ottermans in Southampton for Turkish food, So we were excited to hear about Antep, especially as its so local! Food was lovely, we actually agreed it was better than ottermans. The only thing I would say was there was quite...

Went to Antep this evening. The service, food, drinks and atmosphere was great and we are all looking forward to going back soon. Lots of choice and variety on the menu. Would definitely recommend this new restaurant at Lee on Solent.

Had a great meal here. Flavoursome food. Tentative staff. Nice ambiance. Will definitely be back! Thanks for a great night.

We really enjoyed a girls night out here, Great atmosphere and delicious food complimented by fantastic service. We couldn’t ask for more and I cannot wait to go back to try some of the other dishes.

Just back from a lovely evening at Antep with my wife. The people and service was excellent. The atmosphere was pleasant and the food was really good. For a restaurant that has recently opened they have really pulled it together. Everyone was really friendly and...

Lovely Turkish restaurant, located right in the town of Lee on Solent. Good amount of seating available, good menu choice and reasonable prices. Lovely food and great friendly service.

Excellent Restaurant, greeted & looked after so well, friendly and warm atmosphere, food was the best Turkish food we have ever had, we will be coming back soon.

Highly recommended , food well presented with good portion sizes and full of flavour. Really great meal , well worth a visit !

My husband and I have just had a fabulous Sunday lunch from the grill menu. Delightful food and great service from Bav - we would highly recommend all to try - so very much worth it!

We are always keen to try new and local places, we were not disappointed. The decor is warm, staff were friendly and the menu options were great. You can see the chefs cooking which is always reassuring. The food was excellent, well presented and full...

Alex and the team are amazing ! The food was lovely and overall a great restaurant/experience. would highly recommend!

Best Turkish restaurant I have ever been too. I will be returning again! The food was excellent and didn’t have to wait long for it. Thank you!

Had a excellent meal here. Recommend the lamb chops and the Turkish beer. Table service was very good and welcoming.

We were well met at the door by Amy who led us to our table. We had mixed olives and Sigara Böreği for starters. I then had the mixed kebab for my main meal. This was absolutely delicious. The chicken and Adana kebabs were well...