Antepliler Islington in Islington

only been there during lunch. Very good mix grill and mix meze. Nice ambience with a touch of class. lunch time normally quiet.

Great food and service, we had a great time there. Waiters were very accommodating in terms of guests arriving to my bhday.

shared mixed grill for 2-3 between 5 and it was loads of delicious food! love this area and antepliler is one of the best along this stretch of green lanes

Este es uno de mis lugares favoritos para comer en Upper Street y está allí con uno de los mejores restaurantes turcos que he estado nunca. Me encanta estar aquí. El servicio es de primera clase también. Siempre voy por la kofta como plato principal, que es increíble y siempre tienen unos de los platos mezze para comenzar. El vino es excelente.

The food, and the meat especially, is absolutely amazing. I've eaten in other Turkish restaurants that charge more than twice as much and they are not nearly as good. No wonder the place is always full!

Gran ambiente en Antepliler. La comida es tan rápido que te sientes es un poco 'entrar, salir", pero que también hace que sea un lugar estupendo para un rápido bocado. Las raciones son muy grandes en comparación con otros restaurantes en la calle, y la carne es tan suculentos y deliciosa. El menú se completa con cada plato que puedas desear, y por un precio razonable. (No sentarse cerca de la puerta principal durante el invierno, ya que podrá tomar un chill cada pocos minutos!)

Good Turkish restaurant, we really liked the food and the service, the internal decorations are fantastic.

Quality of food is good. But the prices are very high as compare to other turkish restaurant around.

This was nice enough Turkish food but I just think you can get better value for money and bigger portions elsewhere. I probably wouldn't come back simply because of the lack of value for money

En la calle superior está lleno de restaurantes no vale nada, quizás esto es la razón por la que nunca había probado este antes.

we only had the Ali Nazak and the Chargrilled Chicken Pirzola but they were both very nice, we wished we could have tasted more, the wine list was interesting and we had the merlot which matched the lamb very well, I definitely plan on coming back hopefully with a bigger party so we can try more dishes

I stopped by Antepliler for a quick lunch, I was with my partner and we were the only ones in the restaurant as it was quite early. We were attended to immediately but were equally left in peace to choose our drinks and food. I chose the Antep special kebab and my girlfriend chose the chicken shish. Both mains were absolutely delightful, the meat was perfectly cooked, very juicy and packed with flavour. The bulgur rice was first class too, truly delicious. The salads were also very fresh. The prices were very fair and service was excellent. Not much more to say apart from honestly saying that I will most definitely be returning!

Food took an hour to prepare, when we complained the waiters attitude was like so what, didn't provide any explanation. They ran out of sides for the main dishes and instead got us a a dressing as a replacement when we said that's not acceptable then only they changed it. They don't seem to be at all concerned about customer satisfaction when I asked for a dish that didn't taste good to be replaced they never asked why and tried to charge us even though we hadn't eat it. Overall not a nice experience you can tell they are under staffed but that's not something customers should be suffering from as consequences. Resturant business is quite competitive in this area and they need to improve a lot.

I went because had good reviews Wish I neverMeze plate had to many yoghurt things that lol tasted the same never got bread to go with meze just a spoon weird ...My main was horrible and staff were not very attentive Obs won't be returning

I went for lunch with a friend and found the staff very friendly, the service excellent and the food above all else was delicious. Very reasonable too.It's specifically related to the city of Gazentiep and so there were dishes I had never heard of before. The two starter and two mains we had (I tried a bit of the meals which weren't mine) were all of a very high standard.If I lived in London I would definitely go back.

Gracias a nuestros anfitriones visitamos este restaurant excelente.La especialidad es la cocina turca. La variedad es impresionante. Y también muy abundante. Mis favoritos son los humus y los preparados con berenjenas.Vale la pena llegarse a Islington para descubrir la excelente gastronomía de esos países.Muy bueno

Et gibi et ! Corba da cok iyiydi ! Kendime geldim resmen.Cok temiz,kaliteli ve guleryuzlu insanlar! Haftada 1 gun muhakkak gidilmeli!

we were their regular customers & we think this palace is under new management due to the service & food taste, 1st of all we don't like the manager who was looking over his glasses when his talking to customers, wearing jeans & striped casual shirt with his keys dangling from his back pocket, last time we were there we mentioned the food was very salty & yet tonight it was still very salty, last year it was always a long Que, you couldn't find place to sit, yet the last two times we were there it was only 3 - 4 tables which shows poor service & food.. they want be seen us there anymore.

4.5 stars - if I go back and I feel the same way about different dishes as well, I'll bump this up.We made reservations for a Saturday night around 8 pm. It didn't seem entirely necessary because there wasn't a long wait, but it doesn't hurt. This place can get very crowded and better to be safe than sorry. Most tables were full and by the time we left, there was still a full house.We were between several dishes, but we decided to go with the Sogan (onion) Kebab. Neither one of us had ever had this before as it's not commonly found on Turkish menus. It's a regional specialty. The dish is kofte (meatballs) and shallots slow-cooked in a pomegranate sauce. The dish is served with rice. A few notes about the dish. There were about 8 pieces of kofte, but these were not traditional koftes. They were very tiny and you could tell they had been cooked on a skewer (as the kebab name implies) because they had skewer holes. There were more shallots than koftes, maybe ten or so. The pomegranate sauce was brothy, light, and had a hint of sweetness where the pomegranate flavor came in. If you didn't know it was pomegranate, you probably would not be able to tell. But the overall flavour of the broth and the dish is amazing. It's powerful, but not overwhelming - still light at the same time - and not too sweet. Garnish of one grilled green pepper and half of a grilled tomato as traditionally comes with Turkish meals. The dish is served with a side of rice that is amply buttered and has chickpeas as well. The dish of rice is way too small for the meal, particularly with the sauce. We had to order a second, which was pretty expensive for such a small side.We also ordered the traditional shepherd salad with diced cucumbers, tomatoes, onions, and parsley. This was small portion, but big enough for two people to share as a side.The meals are served with a complimentary basket of flatbread. It's pretty good quality and soft. It's a great pairing with the dishes, particularly to soak up extra sauces or if you order some of the mezes.The ambiance is nice, although not as authentic as some of the other Turkish restaurants in the area. It's a bit more modern and it's roomier. Not as dimly lit and not as spirited, but more peaceful. It depends on the vibe you're going for. I'm excited to go back and try some other dishes. Would highly recommend this place.

Went for lunch on a Saturday, the restaurant was pretty empty at 13.00, but it was a bank holiday weekend, and the restaurant had started to fill by 14.00. Four of us shared the meze, lots of variety and plenty of tasty elements all with flat bread. For mains I had the special kebab, a huge selection of meats and poultry, all superbly cooked, moist and flavoursome, and very filling. With soft drinks the bill was about £20/head, I will happily return.

We've been in Antepliler twice before. On our third visit, we have been with our friends who never ate kebap in North London. It was a fantastic experience for them. They called Antepliler as meat heaven which is true I believe. They are cooking the best lahmacun I ever eat. We been 4 adults and 2 children. Large mixed kebap deal with mezze was more than enough for 4 of us. Kids wanted their own simple choices. I would advise the management to decrease number of mezze on that specific deal and increase the amount of meat instead. They are offering complimentary salads and tea. Turkish waiters are impeccable, attentive and fast but unfortunately the non Turkish speakers couldn't compete with them due the lack of understanding of menu. Antapliler doesn't accept reservations and you should be ready to wait for a while on busy time but it's worth it.

Nice decor, polite staff, not too stuffy, lively atmosphere. It's my new favourite Turkish restaurant in London. Reasonable prices too.

This was my first real Turkish dinner, so I don't have a benchmark. But I was there with a friend who comes from Istanbul. So I assumed that it was good indeed. Price are fair for the quality and location. Service is good. I liked it

My boyfriend and I were looking for a place to go to on upper street and came across this place as we fancied Turkish. The decor was really nice, soon as we walked in the waiter escorted us to our table and brought olives and bread with chilli sauce which I thought was really nice. We then ordered our food but waited around 10 minutes for anyone to acknowledge us. We ordered the mixed grill and manti for me. When the food come 30 minutes later we was slightly disappointed as the portions were quite small. Once we finished the waiter came and took our plates and was shocked that my boyfriend had finished his plate of food which I thought was funny because I could have even finished that. The food wasn't tasty and the manti which is dumpling with yoghurt and butter sauce was a little undercooked as it was still tough. Other than the decor there was nothing special about this place. I don't think I will be returning. I highly recommend they recruit some more staff as we had to wait ages to place an order and to pay for the food.

Went here for dessertWonderful location on upper streetVery nice place inside cute seatingKnafeh came with a scoop of ice cream very delicious! Crispy but soft and just enough cheesiness on the inside. Staff were not ultra friendly but it didnt matterThey got the food and were attentiveDefinitely would go back for a full meal

I often visit Antepliler (Islington) when I want to something quick, easy, and tasty. The food is often very well seasoned; its good value for money; and the decor is nice. It's probably equally good for couples as it is for larger groups. The only downside are the staff; there are usually only 2 people serving for the entire restaurant (and there should definitely be about 3 or 4) so that's probably why they rarely smile. All in all - really quite good for a local go-to restaurant.

My wife and I ate here on a recommendation. We ordered soup for starters which was very good, but the bread was not fresh (very dry and seemed to be microwaved). I asked for fresh bread and was given some albeit reluctantly. Then our drinks came 15 minutes after we started eating. I wouldn't normally mind this but we were the only people in the restaurant at the time!Our main course (mixed grill) came and it was tasteless! We also ordered a salad with our main course but it never appeared. However, it did appear on the bill later on.My biggest complaint is about the service from the staff, they just looked miserable, All Of Them!!! They made us very uncomfortable!!! It was not a good experience and I'm sure there are better places nearby to have an enjoyable meal.

Worth a visit to this place. The staff were friendly and service was good. The food was very nice, would definitely recommend and visit again.

Came across this as we had not booked anywhere for dinner on a Saturday night - fitted us in and was worth it. Services was generally good, though they lost the opportunity to get more out of me at the end, and my meal was excellent. Some interesting choice on the menu and reasonably priced food and wine.

On a busy Sat evening we got a friendly welcome, decent table and prompt service. Unfortunately the dish I chose (Ali Zazlik) turned out to be a disappointment - bland and mushy. My companion's meal was good, so perhaps I was just unlucky.

Caught up with one of my best friends over dinner here. Food is good (lamb cutlets were great) and service was friendly and efficient. Not too noisy which I like. Wine list might be due an update.

Nice place, friendly staff but some not great english so bit of communication barrier when trying to order. Couldn't fault the food for the price, nice free bread, olives and dip. Recommended, in a nice area too.

This restaurant is such a pleasure to eat in. The food is exquisite, fresh and beautifully prepared. There is a great range to choose from and lots of traditional dishes. The staff are so friendly and are very helpful when choosing.

We saw on Trip Advisor that this restaurant was ranked well. Four of my friends went on a weekday after work, and the place was all but deserted (the coffee shop next door had a better atmosphere). Food was substandard. We ordered starters and a few of us ordered hummus and when it arrived there was no bread. We asked for some and between us three were given one small basket, and that too reluctantly. I don't even remember what I had for mains. I could just about eat mines, but for the price it was tasteless. I could get better, tastier and cheaper Turkish food elsewhere.What also let it down was the service! Maybe its not always like this and we just had one bad experience, but the waiter had no patience. I asked for the waiter to come back as I had not decided on a main. He all but rolled his eyes at me and came back 2 mins later, rushing me to make my decision.I will say though that the interior and the actual feel of the place was good!!If you want to try it and go with the other reviews, go for it. Not my cup of tea though unfortunately.

I too ate in anteplilier (can't they give it an easier name!) on Friday night but I really enjoyed it. There were lots on the menu that I wanted to try and went for the chicken kebab. I like the way there were lots of different sections of food on the plate. We found the service to be good and liked the fact that they gave us bread with dips and water as we sat down. I hope one day to go back to try something else.

We waited over an hour for our order on Friday and we were then rudely told 'to be patient' when we asked about where our food was.Food is tasty when it finally arrives but service is chaotic and staff are impolite,

We had the mezzes- hot and veg which were very plentiful. I would have liked and expected a little more meat on the hot one and for the items to be hotter but it was a wide range and generously portoined. The veg one was the same without the single lamb kofta and liver- which was not much in the way of meat. Possibly the whole set meals are a better bet- more exciting and show off Turkish food better as the mezze had items which are now pretty standard for all of us.However very nice service, lovely interior- possibly the music could be quieter.

I've been to this restaurant a couple of times and it's always an interesting choice if I'm out in the Islington area. I don't think it's any disrespect to this restaurant in particular to say that the experience is average. There is nothing wrong with the food, service or ambience.I just think that Turkish food, while flavoursome, can often be slightly one-dimensional, not that versatile in terms of cooking method or texture and therefore quite simple, and sometimes a bit dry (a lot of the food is grilled or barbecued), whereas I like to dine out to try foods and ways of cooking that are a bit different and that I wouldn't cook at home and that offer me some new flavours and experiences.

Visited here more than once and never disappointed. If you've exposure to Turkish/Middle Eastern cuisine before, it's easy to choose, otherwise ask recommendations of staff, they're helpful and friendly. Mezes are nice as the main dishes, ask a couple of sharing platters as starter. For a truly authentic experience go for raki- an uozo / pastise like anise spirit- in ice covered glasses. Desserts are still above average, give it a try but don't expect the same taste as in Turkey. This is a real quality restaurant with the food, service and decor, good at price/quality. Not to be confused with a kebab fast food.

Islington is a real hot spot for food, and Antepliler didn't disappoint. We had a selection of mezes - including creamy humus, yoghurt base with vibrant herby flavours, even a fried egg and spicey sausage for a complete change. All prepared to a very high standard.Service was attentive, helpful and not intrusive. Decor and open-front street view on a warm summer evening created an authentic, fun atmosphere.Highly recommended! (i gave food 4 only because we had fairly simple dishes. No complaints!)

A colleague and I ate here in early June 2014 on a Wednesday evening. The restauarant was pleasantly busy and the food was good. my only comment on my main course is that is would have been nice to have some sort of sauce as it was a little dry - but I should have asked. I had liver as a main course which was delicious. The price is right as well - starters around £5.00, mains well below £20.00 and most less than £15.00.Well worth a try!

me and my girl friend went to antepliler, it was few tables in, half full it was, i had hellumi cheese a starter it was ok, as a main i had a lamb shish , i wasnt happy with my main meal, lamb was very faty i didnt like it, and they marinated, and they put to much tomato paste, it didnt taste good made it worth, i wonder why they put so much marinated , is has been changed the lamb taste, chef be skill with your knife to take it out all the fats from the lamb, you cant serve the lamb with so much fat in it, terrible, service was ok. place is nice, chef needs to improve his skills, over it all nice restaurantImprove guys with your food you be very good restaurant

I have been to many Turkish restaurants in London. Most of them were just average. As a Turkish person, I can say that this is the best one I have been. The decoration may look funny but the food is real Antep (a city in Turkey) food. We had mercimek köfte (lentil köfte), içli köfte, sucuk (Turkish sausage), kaburga (lamb ribs), mantı (dumplings), Antep salad and künefe (a traditional Turkish desert). All of them were really good. I really enjoyed the food and it didn't cost too much. I highly recommend this place if you want to taste real Turkish food in London.

Booked here before a gig at Union Chapel and enjoyed every bite - so nice to be able to eat outside on a lovely Spring day. Service was ok, and more than made up for by the excellent food and wine - highly recommended and will visit again if possible - enjoy!

Recommended by a Turkish colleague so we were expecting something good. It was as expected, good service, very good food, kebab was succulent. No complaints. Will be back.

We've made the trek to Green Lanes several times to go to Antepliler now, and it never lets us down. Go in the evening on a weekend and you might have to queue - and it'll be a tight squeeze when you do get a table, but it's worth it. Seats aren't particularly comfortable and it's quite warm (heat radiating from the kitchen can be quite intense) but you're not reading this because you're considering going to Green Lanes because you fancied a place with lots of luxury and terrible food, are you?The food is simple enough to describe: mostly standard Turkish fare - the cig kofte, hummus, borek and kebabs are all perfectly adequate. But look around at the (mostly Turkish) clientele and you'll realise you're the only ones ploughing through kebabs. Those who know stick to just a couple of things: the lahmacun and the pide.Pide are thick, bready Turkish pizzas and are delicious. But the lahmacun are the stars of the show. At the entrance is a production line of people shovelling them into an enormous kiln by the bucketload. They don't look like much: a thin dough base with a mean-looking smear of meat sauce on top. Don't be fooled. They are comfort food extraordinare, light as anything and tasty as hell. Pop in a little salad and lemon juice, roll them up and eat with your fingers. It's what everyone else is doing. Once we were sat next to a guy on his own who ordered six of them - he ate three and put the others in a box to take home. The lahmacun are also unbelievably good value.Top tip: afterwards walk 5 minutes down the road to Yasar Halim (495 Green Lanes) for a huge selection of Turkish breads and pastries (yes, the baklava are superb).

My friend and I went there for dinner on a saturday night. We were lucky to be seated promptly as we hadn't made a reservation and the restaurant was very busy. They offered us some warm bread and olives. We then shared some humus and Hallumi cheese which were both nice. Our mains took a good 30min to follow. We tried asking them a few times for our food but they were all too busy running around to stop and answer us. When the mains arrive, they were also good. I had the lamb shish which was tender and nicely spiced.

Siamo andati in questo ristorante su consiglio di una amica di Istanbul che vive a Islington. Ottimo indirizzo con un eccellente rapporto qualità/prezzo. Lo consiglio. Senza dubbio.

When I first came to this rather garishly blue tinged restaurant, my partner and I were but a few of the brave souls to enter its gaudy exterior. And we haven't looked back since. We have never had a bad meal here. The service has always been spot on, even with the great busy rush of Friday foodies lapping up the complementary bread and olives. Having been here several times, I would have to say the Cig Koftes are fantastic and I order them every time. As for mains, I stick to the Ali nazik. Though I'm glad Antepliler is doing well, I can't help being just slightly annoyed that know reservations on Friday and Saturday are a must. But it's all well worth, the tacky kitsch and all.

Great meze menu and fish dishes in the heart of Isslington. Service was a little hit and miss and we never got out after dinner coffees. However, the final bill was very good value.

This is my absolute favourite Turkish restaurant in London. Food is awesome, service is great and value for money really good.

I had dinner here in several times and it is one of the best Turkish kebab serving restaurant in London. Mezes and kebabs are perfect and one cannot criticize negatively. The only issue which did not allow me to give 5 stars to this restaurant is the tiring loud due to the very close neighbor tables and crowd of customers.

Was invited by friends to join them for dinner at a Turkish restaurant. I had never tried Turkish food before and was leaving very well fed!We shared a large plate of Soguk Mezze and a smaller plate of Sicak Mezze. I tried everything and enjoyed it all. Also managed to grab a slice of Kunefe (dessert) before leaving, very tasty.Would go back again when I have a bit more time to spend, I had a plane to catch so had to leave my friends still eating.

First went here on a late rainy night hungry for some good food! Went on a recommendation from a Turkish friend and are happy we did.. The place was packed (as it is every time we now walk past) and the food was amazing... Fresh, tasty, very good value for money and a great atmosphere.We liked it so much we went back for New Years Eve, which was the same menu, same prices and same great food :)This is now a firm favourite of ours and we have been back countless times, always enjoying our meal. Tips for food; order lots and share. Our favourites include; lamb or chicken shish, hummus, tzatziki, aubergine in tomato sauce is amazing! Halloumi equally so!We will definitely be back again soon...

Went here on a Saturday evening with some friends. The food was ok, nothing special but nothing bad either. Average!!!The service was quick but a little too quick. Felt a little rushed to eat up & move on by the waiters.

Its the usual Turkish menu here, which looked promising but The food was quite greasy,not great and there are so many better Turkish restaurants on upper street within a stone's throw

I went for a family dinner and the service was appalling - the waitress opened the bottle before coming to the table, poured it to the brim of the glass so that there was none left. Then the food came late and they disappeared and we waited another 20 minutes. Asked to speak to the manager and he stayed away from the table for the rest of our time there. Literally the poorest service I have ever experienced. Then got the full bill at the end, and no apology

We booked this restaurant for a special family meal, having read the great reviews...It was a mistake! We were sat on the table at the back which didn't have any light, and soon got very dark (we had to ask for candles to see our food!) We were also out of sight, so it took ages to get served each time. All of which we accepted..after all we had high hopes for the food. Oh dear.When the food came out, it was cold. Every one of our dishes had gone cold- and awkwardly, but neccessarily we asked to send them back. This is when things really took a turn. If looks could kill, I wouldn't be writing this! The waiter was clearly not impressed and there was much huffing and puffing, but eventually he took them away, whilst we waited 25 minutes for them to come back. During which time there were obviously lots of arguments amongst the staff. They were not having a good night! When we eventually asked to see the manager (the food was ages, service was being downgraded to dire) we were told that he didn't want to speak to us...And that we'd 'be given warm food, what more did we want'- this is an actual quote! We were all stunned- we had choosen that restaurant for a special family gathering and as well as the food being a bitter disappointment, the customer service was the most absymal I had ever known. Perhaps this is a great place if everything goes ok, but if it doesn't, expect a metaphorical slap in the face in the way of customer service, and some really very average food.

Very nice restaurant with nice ambiance and interesting menu with well cooked food served piping hot by pleasant waiters. Good value for money and would go again were I sure that the food would arrive more quickly than this evening - 45 minute wait for the main course.

One of the best Turkish food on upper street. I loved the atmosphere and the decor . I would definately recommend with the wide range of food choices and desserts to die for. We love Turkish food and dine almost every week in different Turkish places. The service is not pushy and relaxed with the beautiful decor.

Even with plenty of competition on Upper Street , this Turkish restaurant is a stand out. They specialise in Antep regional food (as reflected in the restaurant name) characterised by rich and tasty flavours. The complimentary bread and chili dip was excellent as was the mixed meze starter, perfect for three people. The Lahmacun (Turkish pizza) was exceptional and the Adana Kofte subtly spiced with a moderate pepper kick. Turkish coffees as they should be. Service friendly yet unobtrusive. We shall be returning.

First went here on a late rainy night hungry for some good food! Went on a recommendation from a Turkish friend and are happy we did.. The place was packed (as it is every time we now walk past) and the food was amazing... Fresh, tasty, very good value for money and a great atmosphere.We liked it so much we went back for New Years Eve, which was the same menu, same prices and same great food :)This is now a firm favourite of ours and we have been back countless times, always enjoying our meal. Tips for food; order lots and share. Our favourites include; lamb or chicken shish, hummus, tzatziki, aubergine in tomato sauce is amazing! Halloumi equally so!We will definitely be back again soon...

This Turkish restaurant is a worthy rival to the three Gallipolis on Upper Street.On the Saturday we visited, we were able to walk in at around 7.15pm and reserve a table for two at 8.00pm, so perhaps the word has yet to fully get out about the place. It was certainly busy, but (unlike the Gallipolis) not hectic and not particularly noisy. The food was excellent. The complimentary bread and chilli dip were delicious.We decided to skip on starters and go straight on to a main dish each: chargrilled lamb pirzola (ie, lamb chops) and Ali Nazik (diced lamb and bell peppers with strained yoghurt on a bed of mashed smoked aubergine). Both very tasty and to be recommended. Just one minor gripe: the service could have been a bit quicker, as I felt that the lamb chops on my plate could have been a bit hotter (in the temperature sense) when put in front of me.We will definitely return and try other dishes on the menu.By the way, I am a fan of the Gallipolis (and, for that matter, Pasha). More competition should hopefully keep all the restaurants on top of their game.

I went there with my girlfriend and my parents on New Year's Day. We were basically strolling upper street to scope out a place to eat. After looking in the window of about 7 places we chose Antepliler because of the amazing Time Out review (which may I add gave the place 4 stars!) displayed in the window. After the lady sat us down we were given some delicious bread to eat with a chilli based dip but unfortunately this is where the fun stopped. We waited 30 minutes for our food and when it came mine there was only 3 plates instead of 4. So I had to sit through 5 minutes of everyone else eating while I waited for mine. My mum and girlfriend had the mixed meze which was all completely bland and tasteless. Sounds harsh but everyone tried it and agreed. My dad had some type of diced lamb dish (forgot the name) and it was quite tasty however the "diced lamb" turned out to be more like meatballs. It tasted ok but the we were all expecting DICED lamb. As for me my dish called Ali nazir or something similar...it was also supposed to be a diced lamb dish but my lamb was shredded and was very fatty. It was served on top of a huge portion of yogurt and that came with a tiny amount if rice in a separate bowl. Very strange combination. I mean of course Turkish food includes rice and yogurt but that combination was very bizarre...especially considering there were no vegetables whatsoever. I think they are trying to hard to be "quirky" and are forgetting to earthy. That is about the only thing they are trying hard with though. The people serving us(there were 3 different waiters serving us at different times) were miserable. Maybe they were hungover from New Years ever? Who knows. They slammed plates down on our tables. The bill came to £54. Not outrageous but definitely overpriced for what was offered. Will NEVER even think about returning and I hope I have done my bit to prevent you from even considering going there. We all felt kind of deceived from the Time Out review so I wanted to do my bit to counter act it.

This is a lovely, but quite small restaurant - suggest a table reservation would be a must, particularly at the weekend. I went with with family on a Saturday night, and even though it was very busy, the service was perfect and the food excellent. Highly recommended is their Mixed Hot Meze and also their Manti - lovely stuffed pasta dish with a tomato and yoghurt sauce. Their Baklava is not to missed either!!

Having found Antepliler from Time Out London website, we were not sure what was waiting for us; but it turned to be a nice choice. We did not book but walked in on a Sunday afternoon, however we were able to find a table as it was too late for lunch and too early for dinner. The food was good enough to satisfy our homesick turkish taste buds and the prices were decent. We saw people from different nationalities dining there; a very crowded Russian family was feasting on pide (turkish pizzas), a number of white british tables were having kebabs and us eating as much as we can! The staff is very polite, and the restaurant is clean and well looked after. I would recommend booking for dinner as there were no tables available when we were leaving.

We returned to Antepliler on a recent visit to London, having first eaten there 18 months previously. The return trip did not disappoint - it was as good as we remembered. We didn't have a reservation but they managed to squeeze us in (the restaurant was very busy by 6:30 on Sunday evening and only got busier as the evening went on). We knew that the portion sizes were very generous so skipped a starter this time, ordering chicken shish and the veggie plate. We were treated to complimentary bread, dip and olives whilst we waited for our main course, soaking up the atmosphere and enjoying the music and opulent decor. The food was piping hot when it arrived and delicious. The veggie plate was a tasty platter of various hot and cold dishes and the chicken shish was served with all kinds of accompaniments, too. The bill, with a glass of wine and a soft drink came to around £30 which we thought represented very good value. We had paid £50 at Jamie's Italian the night before and for us there was no contest. We'll definitely be back!

C'était mon premier test d'un restaurant turc et je suis bien tombée ! Le lieu est joliment décore et la nourriture était vraiment fraiche et savoureuse, des mezze au plat (viande), tout m'a plu ! Supers assaisonnements ! le bémol : un service assez distrait, avec de l'attente malgré une salle relativement peu encombrée... Un point a revoir mais dans l'assiette c'était top !

Had a lovely evening with friends at Antepliler. The portions are tasty and generous, nice simple fare, lightly spiced. The service was fine and and I liked the fact the wine list was decent and inexpensive. Surprisingly the vegetarian options(not for me) looked excellent.

This is a great place for a reasonably priced Turkish meal. Starters are interesting and varied - lovely spicy Turkish sausages, good salads, houmous etc. Mains are pretty substantial - great char grilled lamb or chicken.....really fresh and succulent with good accompaniments (my lamb with tomato sauce and rice was simple, but very tasty). Desserts rather limited.....good baklava, but as per a previous review, rather weird stringy ice cream. Prices are pretty reasonable for Upper Street - mains are £10 - £14 and they don't stint on the portion size. Service was the let-down.....initially great, but got increasingly strained. They were very busy on a Saturday night with several huge parties (the waitress said it was like this most Saturdays) and did seem to forget us as the evening went on........but I guess that is just about excusable - it is very popular and the food is generally excellent.

I went to Antepliler restaurant with my mum last night as I know a couple of people who have been there and have said the food isn't bad but staff are not very aware of what is going on. The decor was nice and we fancied some turkish cuisine, so i thought let's give it a go.What a waste of £30.00 pounds, we only had a main and a soft drink, so already quite expensive.The service was terrible and the waiter who gave us our bill decided that it would be a good idea to take my mums debit card away from the table as oppose to bringing the cordless card machine to the table, so i had to call him back. The food was not very warm and the lamb dishes which both my mum and I had were very fatty and the meat was very pink. The kofte which my mum also had on her plate i had to send back as it was raw inside and tasted horrid. I asked a waiter to take it away and get us a cooked bit. So rather than taking the whole plate away, the waiter picked up the kofte and took it away on a seperate plate and then returned it again still uncooked. It tasted vile. PLEASE DO NOT BOTHER GOING HERE, AWFUL FOOD AND NO DECENT STAFF TRAINING. There are so many nice restaurants in upper street that you really do not need to bother with this one.

Good food, wide selection of Turkish dishes, lovely Turkish tea and really outstanding service. Owner is on top of everything and gives personal attention to everyone.

We've been to this restaurant several times. It's delightful. The decor is stylish. It specialises in Antep regional Turkish food. Try the Occe starter of parskey and red pepper fritters served with strained yoghurt. For the main course I'd recommend Ali Nazik - Lamb diced with peppers mixed with strained yoghurt on a bed of mashed smoked aubergine. The baklava is great but the ice cream is weird. Seems to have some sort of additive that makes it have a chewy texture. The coffee is excellent.

I love it here and have visited several times. i am always looking for something out of the ordinary and this really is a special place with wonderful food and service. If you want to treat someone, take them there.

Overall this place was an enjoyable experience.Did not enjoy being seated next to a group of young people on the next large table.Not worth complaining, but lack of thought to a single customer. Other single diners were better placed and alone, but still in their office suits.Excellent food, humous starter, mixed kebab of varied meats by definition and had no room for a sweet although, as usual, baklava was very tempting.If only they had asked about a seating preference it would have been relaxed.

I love Turkish food and have eaten the best and worst in London at some time. I will definitely eat here again and again, they make the stereotypical dishes fresh and flavourful, superb hummus, wonderful aubergine meze. Generous portions. Vegetarians will be spoilt for choice. They have a good selection of wine by the glass. The service was friendly and neiher brisk nor slack. Only caution, if you order the ice cream - it will be authentic Turkish style, a bit chewy and an acquired taste.