Kirvem in Tower Hamlets

The food was extraordinarily good and very well cooked, portions are of very decent size definitely gonna get your money's worth, super friendly and communicative members of staff they even called us in from our cigarette break when the food was ready. Would highly recommend, disappointment is not an option.

I think Kirvem may well be one of the best Turkish restaurants in London. The food was delicious and had a real comfort-food feel to it - everything from the grill was juicy and very nicely flavoured. The atmosphere is very pleasant, and the rustic interior gives the place a very cosy and unpretentious vibe. The service was also very quick and the staff was lovely. Highly recommend and will definitely return!

They have delicious food. The employees are nice people. I can say that it is the best restaurant in this region.

Excellent Mediterranean restaurant with great ribeye steak options. Portion sizes are huge for the price, and speedy fast attentive service. Good place to have drinks and dinner with friends and family, with a great mellow ambiance. Parking is available on the side roads with Restuarant being located on the Main Street.

The staff very friendly and attentive. The food was absolutely delicious. So tasty and full of flavour. Prices where reasonable. Located very close to the troxy theatre. Would recommend.

Buena ubicación, limpio y atractivo. Comida típica muy sabrosa. Realmente una sorpresa para una cena relajante. Seguramente lo recomendaría.

My wife and I had dinner here last night.. I went for the vine leaves followed by mixed grill and my wife had sukuk and halloumi to start followed by chicken shish.. all the dishes were beautifully cooked / prepared and the cocktails we had were top notch! Owner was friendly and attentive and his secret recipe complimentary almond liquor was delicious! Best Turkish restaurant we have visited and we've been to a few.. highly recommend!

Very good food. We had a mixed grilled plate.

Thank you for great food, and great hospitality… Kebabs are better than Turkey… Land lord is a great guy, cant do enough for you…

really lovely restaurant honestly, nice music and decor is perfect, the food was so tasty would 100% recommend 👍🏼

Acabamos de tener la comida más increíble. Todo estaba delicioso. El servicio fue excelente y un ambiente maravilloso... Una de las mejores comidas que he tenido localmente a Limehouse Marina...

A great local find..! We have just had the most amazing meal this evening.! Absolutely delicious.! Excellent food and service and a lovely atmosphere. I highly recommend Kirvem. Go and visit… you are in for a treat…!

Lovely staff, friendly and professional. The food is scrumptious, yum yum yum.

Great Turkish food, loved the aubergine parcels and lamb chops especially. Service is welcoming and a the atmosphere cozy.

Se trata de comida turca de muy alta calidad con porciones muy generosas. Excelente cordero - debería estar más ocupado que esto en un sábado por la noche! Sin duda volveremos!

Corta parada en Limehouse, elegí este restaurante debido a la cercanía a donde me alojaba. Tropieza con una joya, un interior encantador, y una cálida bienvenida. Tuve un entrante y un principal ( Halloumi y luego un Shish ) , ambos somos excelentes. Normalmente no tendría un desierto a mitad de semana, pero animado por la gran comida que ya había comido, pedí desierto también!

Restaurant near Limehouse. Very good grilled meat. Family business. Friendly dealings

We had a mixed grill and a chicken kebab. The portion sizes were good. The food was good. Staff were welcoming and friendly. Overall, the place is a solid choice if you're in the area but I wouldn't say it was mind-blowing.

Qué fabuloso hallazgo - elegido únicamente en las críticas y la proximidad a donde nos alojamos. La comida era divina y el servicio de primera categoría. ¡Muy recomendable!

If you find yourself near Canary Wharf and have a craving for authentic Turkish cuisine, I highly recommend visiting this local gem. The restaurant offers a rustic and inviting ambiance, perfect for enjoying a meal that's both delicious and great value for money. The standout dish has to be the savory lamb ribs, cooked to perfection and packed with flavor. The appetizers are equally delightful, setting the stage for a memorable dining experience. While the ribeye steak is decent by London standards, the lamb dishes truly shine here. Service is attentive and accommodating, ensuring a pleasant visit each time.

We only had a few starters for a quick bite, but they were so delicious. Amazing food - really tasty, I'd highly recommend.

With a desire for Turkish, my family and I headed to Commercial Road to try a new restaurant, and the experience was a warming one. The restaurant was quiet, mostly due to the fact it was late evening on a Wednesday, but it was pleasant for us. The service was wonderful from the staff still there and the food was most certainly delicious. We ordered a platter to share between the four of us, and I must say the Lamb Ribs have got to be the most mouth-watering ribs I have ever tasted, the stand out of the platter. The Lamb Chops were a close second followed by the humus and bread. I will say though, that you might find the food too salty depending on your preference. For me I loved it but the rest of my family wasn't too keen on it. Prices are also a bit on the high end (£5 for a soft drink is not it), but otherwise for the most part I'd say this restaurant was worth the outing for.

Kirvem is a local favourite and we eat here often. Ali and the team always give us a warm welcome and the food is always fresh, tasty, and home made. Our most recent visit, two dishes were stand outs. I had the Kirvem Special Lamb which was perfectly seasoned and cooked - a new favourite. For the first time, we had a dessert - baked pumpkin. It was outstanding and the tahini was a surprising addition but really made the dish sing. Can’t wait to go back.

Great little gem , highly recommend, sweet friendly service, reasonable prices delicious food !

Food was fantastic and the staff were very friendly and helpful.

A super delicious authentic Turkish restaurant! One of the best we've had, certainly in East London. We were here for a pre show at Troxy and this did not disappoint. The food was cooked fresh and the choices were excellent, would highly recommend going if this is your type of cuisine. The staff were super too. It's a very short walk from Limehouse station, which is on the DLR line, it's super easy to get to as well. We shared the mixed grill as a main, had a few starters which included the halloumi. A solid A***** LDT x

Friendly, family run Turkish Restaurant- great food and good service. Excellent hummus and tabbouleh and the lamb was terrific.

I spent a year at Limehouse, but now I regret why I didn't come to this store sooner. Not only the atmosphere of the restaurant, but also the service of the staff was excellent, and I was completely satisfied with the taste. The red wine recommended by the owner was from Turkey, and had just the right weight, mellowness, and berry aroma that went well with the meat. Although it was reasonably priced, I was very satisfied. We recommend this store when you stop by Limehouse!

The food is very delicious. The employees are friendly and enjoy their job. The design of the place has been done carefully. You will feel very special.

Great place excellent food highly recommended reasonable prices

We had a fabulous meal here. We ordered a mixed meze and a couple of hot starters- fish cakes, and halloumi. Everything was delicious and the bread was fantastic. Will definitely go again.

Great place to eat. We all enjoyed our meal and wine and will happily eat there again. Staff were very attentive and friendly The restaurant has impressive decor.

A lovely restaurant!! Amazing food and great service!!!

We were down from Scotland visiting our daughter. We dined in Kirvem on the Saturday night. (having pre booked) The interior of the restaurant is very impressive, the staff are lovely and our meal was stunning. Thank you all at team Kirvem.

We were down from Scotland visiting our daughter. We dined in Kirvem on the Saturday night. (having pre booked) The interior of the restaurant is very impressive, the staff are lovely and our meal was stunning. Thank you all at team Kirvem.

Was in the area and decided to pop in for dinner and WOW WHAT A TREAT! The food was INCREDIBLE! Very clean environment, attentive staff and catered for my dietary requirements, even made me a special salad. If I lived locally, I would definitely make this a regular place to visit.

Whenever we have a family meal we come to this restaurant, there’s only one thing bette than the food here and that’s the service. We always feel welcome and nothing is ever to much.

Probably the best restaurant in London. I love the quality…. Definitely Recommend

The place is good but in my flat the vegetables had cardboard and they took a long time.

Food is ok. The rice isn’t that tasty. The meat is 7/10. The service was quite good and friendly. Prices are slightly higher than similar restaurant in that area. Nice atmosphere overall.

We came here for our anniversary dinner and had a wonderful experience. The food was a little pricier than we would usually pay but was absolutely delicious and huge portions as well. They brought us free bread, cheese and olives as well and the cheese was amazing and made in the restaurant. The staff were friendly and attentive and the service was speedy. The restaurant is clean and has great vibes, just the right balance of background noise and quiet. Would love to come back again!

I have been living about 500m away from this place and I regret going there until 2 days ago. Spectacular service, I couldn't be happier with the treatment we got and the level of attention the couple I was hosting received. One of them has a very specific set of food allergies and the waitress always treated us great. I really really hope management read this and somehow reward the attention of the waitress that helped us. The food was great and the amount fair for the prices they have, it's not the cheapest but the amount is plenty and craftsmanship superb. I will be going again soon. What a pleasant surprise a restaurant of this quality in an area that is so boring and ugly, haha.

Good food, staff very friendly and accommodating.

Very authentic and delicious food Fast service, we didn’t wait much for our food

Delicious food, lovely atmosphere, nice and welcoming staff.

We found this gem on the fly! The food was very fresh and tasty. We also had a nice starter of olives & fresh hot bread, on the house. We were served by a lovely waitress called Aiysha, she was very friendly and polite, from Antalya. Thanks for a beautiful dining experience, welcoming respectful staff. We will definitely come back!

Food was absolutely delicious, so rich in flavours and beautiful presentation. Looked empty but the food didn’t disappoint. Would come back again. Lovely ambiance and service.

The best Turkish restaurant in Limehouse. Delicious food, great atmosphere and amazing customer service! 🤩 we feel very welcomed every time we go there and never been disappointed! Highly recommend 🤩

Actually pretty spectacular Turkish food in a very nice setting with cool music. The staff are also very friendly and helpful. Cocktails were good too and great value for £10.

Definitely worth a visit as staff are very attentive and friendly and the food is excellent too. Very generous portions!

I fancied something different, so after a quick map check, I found this Turkish restaurant. The reviews were great but it was a 30 minute walk after a long day. I'm so glad I went. The place is beautifully decorated. The lady who looked after me was very attentive but not annoyingly so. She was a delight. The food was amazing and I thought it was reasonably priced. (I'm a Londoner but have lived abroad for 6 years so found some places a bit pricey!) I highly recommend visiting and enjoying a relaxed meal in a relaxing atmosphere.

Wonderful Trukish restaurant near Limehouse Station. Food is execellent! Service is always the best and food is money worth while!

The food was delicious and the staff were kind, hard working and efficient. We had a great night!

Nice and cozy restaurant very close to the station. We had a dinner there for our Team of 18 and the staff was very attentive and flexible with all our demands (even the last-minute changes😊). Nice atmosphere, big portions of delicious food, we enjoyed very much the dinner at your restaurant. We highly recommend this restaurant and will definitely visit again.

We love the place a lot ,amazing atmosphere and food is so clean and delicious every time you come,everyone is so friendly ,highly recommended!!⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

After 26 miles of running earlier in the day for the London marathon, and staying in the nearby Limehouse Library Hotel, Kirvem was the perfect post-race reward on our doorstep. My wife and I both had the mixed grill. Fantastic food, much needed drink, and a warm welcome and attentive service from all staff. We couldn't have asked for more and would thoroughly recommend.

Great food and service..highly recommended!

Excellent authentic Turkish dining. Staff were fun, friendly and accommodating. Food was delicious.

There was really nice environment every one was really kind we really enjoyed our meal with my family

Despite being crazily busy the service was still very prompt a great start to our evening

This was a great find! We had a selection of hot meze, all of which were great. Coupled with Takut, a Turkish wine, we had a great meal. Staff, atmosphere, all were great too. Would definitely recommend Kirvem for lunch or dinner.

Chef was on fire today, polished everything that came out

We are Turkish , we loved this restaurant’s atmosphere, food and service. Iskender was sensational :) we ordered soup of the day (lentil) , lahmacun ( it was more like starter), iskender and traditional Turkish pumpkin dessert. All were good, delicious :)

Friendly and attentionate waitress and waiter in a great atmosphere. The food was delicious.

Absolutely racist. It is such a shame that in 2024 racism still exist. My family and I just came from an amazing worship night and decided to come in for dinner. The lovely waiter told us to take a seat whilst waiting for our table, within one second the manager ran towards us and was extremely aggressive and annoyed at the fact that we took a seat. He proceeded to treated us terribly , he said why are we sitting and not standing up “this is a restaurant you know” he then further said ‘now that you’ve sat there do you think I’d want my other customers to sit there’ then he became even more aggressive and said “this is a restaurant you know” the most interesting thing about this all is I am a lawyer and humbly can afford the whole restaurant, to be frank, I’ve sat at restaurant higher than this. It’s such a shame that my family was treated like this simply based on our skin and nothing else and to top it, everyone in the restaurant was white at the time. At no point we’re we rude and we even attempted to make him aware of how he treated us , to make matters worse as we left due to feeling extremely uncomfortable, he held the door open with a smile. Please think before spending your money , whether you are white or black , please be aware where your money is going and the kind of person it’s going too. It so sad that people still behave like this.

Fantastic food Just an issue with the parking suggest you get a cab.

If I could give 6stars, I would! Delicious halal food, Spotless service from beginning to end! Worth every penny! Definitely will come back

Good authentic food and pleasant service. Recommended!

A very cozy restaurant with very attentive and professional service. The food was all very delicious and of quality.

Love this restaurant.Have been there many times and never disappointed

The service quality is outstanding. The food was so delicious that I consider this place as one of my favorites in London and I don’t have many favorites.

The Kirvem restaurant has a lovely atmosphere. The staff were very attentive without being overbearing. The food was amazing and we had a lovely afternoon. I would recommend this restaurant 👌👌

Had a couple of Meze just before closing time. No real complaints.

Still love this restaurant even though the staff have changed a lot. The environment is beautiful and I love listening to the Turkish music. My husband and I love the food too! The wine is also excellent! Thank you for a brilliant dinner once again.

For us it an excellent experience. Well worth it. Recommend to everyone.

Cozy place, real good service, delicious food!

Very over priced, only vegan option , shop bought hummus and falafel £16!

Lovely ambience. Friendly staff.

Very good! I highly recommend it!

Best food! Try the lamb and the liver hands down. Awesome service and cosy atmosphere. Would recommend to everyone.

Food is good but prices are a bit high

Great restaurant. Totally recommended. We ordered lahmacun, beyti and ayran. Tasty combination if you want to try a bit of everything. The Turkish tea and delight at the end are on the house.

What a way to finish the year, great food, great people, great conversation. Thanks for the wonderful memories from these new years eve.

We had dinner here on Christmas Eve. Lovely atmosphere, delicious food, and welcoming staff. Would highly recommend

I had the pleasure of stopping at Kirvem Restaurant in London after a tiring journey and the experience was outstanding. Not only was the food delicious, but the atmosphere and service helped make my stay a real treat. The culinary variety and quality were impressive, and the staff was extremely attentive and friendly. I highly recommend Kirvem Restaurant and am happy to give it 5 stars for this first class dining experience!

Good overall. Order a ribeye steak asked for it medium rare and it came out well done. Also the size of the steak for the price point wasn’t the best as £26 for a steak so should be decently sized. I changed my order to the chicken steak was a lot better.

The food was great and the staff was nice. Their baklava was delicious. The service was a bit slow, maybe because it was very busy.

Out standing! Service 10/10 Food 11/10 I finally found a REASTURANT near home! Fresh food and top quality with great service!

I visited this restaurant regularly and last night I went back with friends for Christmas gathering after few years of absence due to relocation. The food, as usual, was really good. I always have lamb (either lamb chops or lamb shank) and the flavour was so good. The lamb chops were full of flavour. The desserts were equally as good. We would love to try more dishes but the portions were decent so we were all stuffed. Service has also been consistent. Very friendly and helpful. In the past year I’ve eaten out in a lot of upper scale restaurants in London. The meal at Kirvem is definitely one of the best and the price is also very reasonable.

We had an amazing dining experience here before attending an event at Troxy

I really happy to spend Christmas Lunch here for although the menu provides traditional roast turkey I prefer something a little more tasty so torn between Grilled Sea Bass with Mango Sauce or Grilled King Tiger Prawns. Either way always a treat to dine here. Oh great price and lovely wines.

I was on an overnight business trip and hadn’t had time to eat but was greatly in need of food, at the awkward hour of 3pm. And Kirvem was open. There were no other customers so intially I ordered a take-away, but despite the emptiness the place was lovely, warm, and the waitress was genuinely welcoming. I decided to stay to eat. The food was great, the service was so good, and any lone female travellers will know that it is not always so. I stayed an hour, felt so restored I did some work with a beautiful glass of mint tea, and as a food writer friend of mine says, Humanity is at the heart of hospitality. If you’re in need of good food and good cheer and in the area, this is the place. Also, while I was there I heard them deal with a complicated cancellation and rebooking of a Christmas event with grace.

100% recommended Quality food Lovely staff 10/10

Excellent food, great service and helpful advice. Fantastic find! Food was great quality, portion sizes good. Couldn't fault it!

Super restaurant where we had a very good dinner with the children. Impeccable service.

Lovely little place nice atmosphere and really good food. I had the lamb kofte and it was freshly cooked and delicious. Would come back

I visited this restaurant with my mum this evening and had a lovely evening. Amazing and attentive customer service and really great food for an affordable price. Great atmosphere, definitely one of the best restaurants in the area.

Food was very nice House wine was extortionate price 4 glasses £34 …… made in the full affordable night into expensive night

If you are looking for a cozy place to dine, whether with friends or your loved one, a place with a nice relaxing atmosphere where you can talk and have a wonderful dinner, this is the right one. The food is outstanding, and the staff is incredibly friendly and caring. In particular, Rabia was amazing; she not only helped with the food choice but also engaged us in a truly inspiring conversation about her birthplace Istanbul, adding even more value to our visit. I had a wonderful dinner with a friend on Saturday night, enjoying the best of Turkish cuisine, including Turkish tea and treats. Davide

A gem of Turkish cuisine! Islam kebab to order absolutely!