Mithras Turkish Mediterranean Restaurant in Croydon

I recently dined at Mithras, a Turkish restaurant and had a wonderful experience. The atmosphere was warm and inviting, with beautiful Turkish decor that set the tone for a great meal. The staff was friendly and attentive, making sure we were comfortable and had everything we needed without being intrusive. The food was delicious—each dish was flavorful and beautifully presented. We started with a mix of mezze, which included creamy hummus, baba ghanoush, and fresh pita bread, all of which were excellent. For the main course, we had the sharing platter which included lamb kebabs, chicken wings, lamb chops and chicken shish, all cooked to perfection and seasoned beautifully. Overall, it was a great dining experience with good service and authentic flavors. I would definitely recommend it to anyone looking to enjoy Turkish cuisine!

Great food experience and certainly suitable for family and friends or a business catch up...

Awful . Waited ages for a drink then food came mine was cold no checkbook Ordered another drink when food came never turned up then they added service Do not recommend wasted 55

The food and bread are amazing, I highly recommend it.

Really lovely lamb shish so tender and tasty. With a good salad and rice. We had the recommended Turkish red wine also very good. Quick service before a show at Fairfield hall

Everything is fine, one thing is not clear - in the pub next door they are sitting on each other’s heads, but here there is almost no one, although it is much tastier

We were famished by the time we arrived. Unfortunately ate bland, heartless, not well cooked, lukewarm food. Suffering for it this morning. Mentioned the food was near cold when they asked for feedback. Cutlery wasn’t very clean either. The food wasn’t cheap and not too pleased they added a service charge, which was over 10% of the bill. We had to leave in a hurry so couldn’t follow up. Was a bad experience and very much regret going.

Dropped in on a whim. Had an excellent meal. It was a quiet Tuesday night. Polite and quick service. Watch the 12% service charge ! Food was excellent. I would recommend.

Delicious food, perfectly cooked, good atmosphere (dim enough, warm lighting although overhead). Waitress effective and charming. Only reason for 4 stars instead of 5 for food is that the menu page of pictures of each dish is misleading. With the £13.95 lunch special the lamb shish kebab you get is half the size you see in the photo, which is presumably the a la carte version. I found that disappointing.

Great food, excellent service and good music. If you want a nice meal, go to this place!

Here is the translation: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I highly recommend this Turkish restaurant! The food was incredibly delicious, authentic, and prepared with great care. The kebab and the meze, in particular, were outstanding! The cleanliness throughout the restaurant is remarkable, everything was spotless. The staff is extremely friendly, attentive, and creates a pleasant atmosphere. You feel completely comfortable here. For anyone who loves Turkish food or wants to try it, this restaurant is an absolute must! I will definitely come back!

Been here a couple of times and tried different dishes, each time it has been lovely. Staff are friendly as well!

Very nice service, very good intentions

This was my third visit, and once again, it was a delightful experience. The food was perfectly seasoned, with just the right blend of spices, and the portion sizes were very generous. The service has been consistently outstanding on every visit. I’ve come at various times of the day and each time, I’ve thoroughly enjoyed both the atmosphere and the experience. Highly recommend! It would be fantastic if the playlist could be improved to elevate the overall atmosphere for an even better night. Thank you for a lovely evening

It is really hard to find a nice tender Adana kebab in London. Had Adana kebab and it was very juicy and tender. I definitely recommend it 😊

Great staff , especially the waiter and bar tender.

From the moment we walked in, we were warmly greeted by Eky, who took control of our dining experience throughout. A very comfortable, airy and welcoming place to dine. The food was served in good time and had a very tasty, authentic Turkish dining experience with charming and attentive waiting staff. I will be recommending Mithras Turkish Mediterranean Restaurant to all who will listen. Reasonable pricing for an indulgence or a light lunch. A truly excellent experience!

I’ve had the best kebap experience ever! I haven’t eaten a kebap this good, even in Turkey. The owner Dear Zülfü Ağırbaş is such a kind and caring soul! %100 recommended!!

Excellent food, loved the moussaka and meze platter. Friendly service

Fantastic food, excellent service and a really enjoyable experience

Delicious food and great service, will definitely come back! Thank you

A great restaurant in every aspect; The atmosphere, staff, food and owner Zülfü Ağırbaş's hospitality are extraordinary.

Everything is very beautiful and delicious. The service is excellent. The owner, Mr. Zülfü, is very friendly and humorous. An environment where you can both eat and enjoy your meal. Thanks a lot…

Wonderful experience for such having a fantastic dinner, quality food and superb customer service. I was there alone but never that i felt i was just by myself at one corner, Ekrem and Uncle Zulfu made sure i received the authentic Mithras experience. Brilliant human beings. Priceless conversations. Definitely will come back and bring my family and friends.

I went there a few days ago with 2 of my friends and we not disappointed! The food there was excellent and in generous portion size (we ordered the Doners). The environment was lovely and the staff were friendly and polite. 10/10, would definitely recommend.

We were visiting family in Croydon and all went out yesterday for dinner. Spotted Mithras Turkish Restaurant which looked very nice and we were not disappointed. The service was very good even though they were clearly busy. The menu is very good, has a wide variety and prices are reasonable. Our group chose the chicken shish kebab and homemade donner kebab with side orders of chips. All meals were served very quickly we thought and we thought the food to be delicious!!!. The owner/manager was a lovely welcoming chap who really makes the whole visit even better for customers. We would definitely be visiting again soon and would highly recommend you check Mithras out yourselves. Perfect in every way!

Family celebration held at Mithras on Sunday about 28 of us including children. The food was amazing, I had Dolmas and Lamb Shank great portions and cooked to perfection, everybody enjoyed their meals. Staff were excellent, friendly and helpful. Would definitely recommend Mithras.

This restaurant has such a cozy and charming atmosphere! From the moment you walk in, you feel right at home. The warm lighting, rustic decor, and comfortable seating make it an ideal place for a relaxed meal.Thank you very much for our singer that sang happy birthday to my daughter today and for all the staff that served us. 🥂💙❤️

2 course lunch special around 15 pounds!

Out of all the restaurants in Croydon, I would say this is probably the best. The food is extremely delicious and the prices are really fair. The atmosphere is also really positive, and the owner and waiters exuded happy energy that made dining more enjoyable.

Immaculate, sweet owner and lovely food

Absolutely delicious, and the owner is an awesome lad

Very great service, so relaxing, clean. Delicious food and Drinks! Recommend piña colada! Definitely coming back!

Amazing food and service must visit!

Amazing, I had a wonderful time with my partner 🥰 great food, calming and beautiful atmosphere and lovely food 💕

Nice atmosphere with good seating and service. Good lamb chops. Appreciate the effort of the manager for a smooth family dinner. Chicken donor could have been better and Rice served could have been bulgur rice instead of white rice.

I had my wedding in this great place, the food was the best of all, the attention they gave us was unique, without a doubt, a great experience and the atmosphere and space was excellent. I thank the staff who gave everything excellent and highly recommended 🙏😎😇

Amazing food, staff are always friendly and service is great and quick! Moussaka is one of the best I ever tried! Thank you for lovely food.

Our host and waiter Ekrem was amazing. The food was top-notch. It’s been a long time where I can say that a restaurant has met all my criteria in food, excellence, service, and elegance. The server was exceptional. It was an honor having him host us. The food was a banger. I definitely recommend not one time not two times but 1 million times come and hear the food is great.

The food was great , the service was impeccable, would deffo come here again

Quiet & delicious! Lovely date night spot in the heart of Croydon Highstreet and great service that'll we'll definitely b back for. :)

Love this place the food was amazing and you get so much food for a decent price, the staff were so friendly and made me feel so welcomed, will definitely be back❤️

Recommend. Food was good. Only thing need to complaint that food portions are relatively small. No park space. Walk distance from East Croydon Station.

I went to Mithras and had a combination of chicken and lamb, the meat was cooked well but the portions are quiet small including the rice. At £21.50 I found it at bit expensive

Staff is really grateful, food is incredible, on 20 £ you won't be hungry for the restof the day. everything is good, I won't stop visiting this restaurant

Delicious Turkish food, the meat options are especially great. Limited vegetarian options, but the ones that are available are amazing. Definitely recommend to others.

We visited Mithraz today , looking to enjoy a nice relaxing lunch with authentic Turkish food. On entry, the waitress smile and service made us feel extremely welcomed. We chose the lunch special , particularly because we knew it included the cigaro feta borek. We also ordered shakshuka, and for mains, lamb Shish and chicken shish. We had two cocktails too, sex on the beach and a strawberry daiquiri. The cocktails were off menu and the manager bar guy, went out of his way to make them extra special. The starters were extra delicious, clean, presented so nicely, we had Turkish bread too. The chicken and lamb shish both came with a nice relaxing delay between the courses and was again so beautifully presented. The staff were extremely accommodating, they charged my phone and I also used my laptop in the restaurant. The price for the lunch special was great and the staff were superb. We would absolutely go back. Service ambience value for money and service were all five stars. Made our day and afternoon exactly what we hoped for. Thank you

Nice restaurant, foods nice. Priced right.

What a great experience. The service was really spot on. Greeted at the door by the waitress and got a nice table. Seating was comfortable and the overall environment inside was really nice. Not overboard but really well done. The music was on light enough to hear and not be overwhelmingly loud. Ordered drinks right away and an appetizer that came out quickly and was quite enjoyable. The meals themselves came out in a timely manner. We never felt rushed or anxious about getting our food, or being rushed to eat. We got two different chicken meals and both were moist and delicious and really didn’t need any sauces although I did use some of the garlic and chili sauce, quite sparingly because the taste was really on point. Got an order of sutlac for desert and it was plentiful to split between two of us. Closed the meal off with some Turkish tea that was quite delightful. I have two days left in London and you can count on my last meal being here.

Great turkish food and options, slightly pricey but great quality!

We had a lovely meal - very fresh and tasty chicken and avocado salad with some garlic mushrooms to start. Wonderful friendly Croydon service from staff.

A family gathering; the food was copiuos of the highest quality. The owner himself checked in on us regularly. Filling up our bread basket, gave great banter and some baklava and tea on the house. The best in Croydon !

Service was good. Food was filling 😋

If I could give -1 star I would absolutely terrible. If I was in the restaurant I would send the food back and refused to pay, just cuz it was over deliveroo they are lucky I couldn't send it back and refused to pay. £70 for 2 people and one of the portions were 4 tiny pieces of meatballs for £16!!! What a robbery!! Never again!!! The worst order I EVER had in my life!!!

I went to Mithras restaurant in Croydon for a lunchtime birthday celebration. We had a great time the food was amazing and the waiter we had gave us wonderful service. We had there set menu, the cost of the set menu is value for money.

Thank you all for making my birthday party so memorable. Especially the manager Ekrem who went out of his way to make it so enjoyable. All my guests 29 of them commented on the scrumptious food and plenty of it. Even provided takeaway containers because there was so much left over. Also just as I was leaving they presented me with a bottle of a prosecco as a birthday gift. Will be popping in for lunch soon.

The place is really cozy and vibrant. It was my birthday and they sang me a song!! The professionalism of the staff was top tier. The food tasted homemade all the way from the starter.It was a very warm and inviting atmosphere.

-Very good food which tasted great and high quality -amazing service

The best mediterranean dishes served - absolutely appetising

I recently celebrated my birthday here, and it was a really nice experience! The atmosphere was delightful, filled with warmth and charm. The staff were incredibly lovely and made us feel right at home from the moment we walked in. Food was a treat for the taste buds, and the cocktails were amazing, perfectly crafted and incredibly refreshing. Thank you, Mithas for your exceptional hospitality.

Thank you very much for the friendly staff, delicious food and wonderful presentation. Friendly workers, delicious food and presentation is amazing. Thank you so much.

Very good service and people who work their

I came from Turkey for vacation and discovered it on recommendation. It is not far from the best restaurants in Turkey. Especially the lamb shish and special meal platter are excellent.

Food was delicious, and the staff were very friendly! You can see how eager we were to tuck in here!

Lovely food, very friendly staff!

I'm not one for eating out but wow this food was on point it was amazing the waiter abir was so nice an polite she made the cocktails so refreshing too the manager is such a nice man we know him from a fish an chip shop he was amazing there an food was amazing too but not the game has changed it was to die for I recommend this place an get the Platter if there is two of u there is more then enough an I can't explain how good it is

Delicious meal. I tried lamb shish kebab and it was spectacular. Service is swift and kind. Atmosphere is calm and comfortable. Great place near Croydon Station.

We enjoyed the lanb shish & chicken shish. Decent portions. Staff polite, excellent. Cosy ambience, tidy, well-organised service and facilities.

The restaurant has amazing food and is very clean with friendly and attentive waitresses. Always enjoy a meal here and the nice atmosphere!

Wonderful, service, the food is fantastic and value for money, the staff are friendly and helpful. I love the atmosphere here and always feel welcomed and at home. The food is freshly prepared and beautifully presented.

This was by far the best thing we have eaten in a long time. Simply great!

The service is always attentive and cheerful. There is a decent choice of Turkish dishes and you can take home food you don't finish. The music adds to vibe of the place.

Food was okay. Falafel wasn't as we get in authentic Lebanese place. Halloumi was good. Can't justify the price £7.20 for 4 tiny pieces of falafel as seen in the pictures. Also they don't provide any sauces with it. Might be good for meat eaters, but not for vegetarians. Found it overpriced and okay quality food.

Amazing menu and the food is to die for! Very friendly hosts! Me and my family were big fans of this place! Definitely worth a visit! The baklava is very tasty as well :)

Amazing food and lovely service, normally Turkish food this good requires a trip to North London!! This place is exceedingly tasty and so friendly

I got the platter for £50 and it was incredible. Every piece on there was delicious. The rice was amazing. I honestly couldn’t fault anything. Service was great and accommodating of wheat and soya allergies. 10/10 would recommend 👏

Extremely tasty food. I have no bad points, the whole experience was perfect. If you haven't eaten here then see for yourself, I will defo be returning!!

What can I say!! This restaurant is one of the very best in Turkish restaurants I've visited. The food is absolutely superb and altho the wine list isn't large, the quality is very good. I most definitely would recommend it for truly superb authentic Turkish food. They even have EFES Pilsen beer as found in Turkey. I am looking forward to returning soon for more.

Dry meat, overpriced, bad service. Got the mixed grill.

Best meal I've had in a long time! Made for a great night for me and my girlfriend! The food was delicious and very flavoursome, the service was excellent and the atmosphere is very cozy. Would definitely recommend and will be visiting again soon!

Fantastic kebab that is not overcooked

Music was quite low so you could heard everything as the restaurant is very open plan. A lady with jet black hair served us and she was lovely and so patient. The food was good. Though, I did get a virgin fruit punch which was the same price as an alcoholic cocktail and did not taste nice. I didn't drink it.

Best food I ever had in the world highly recommended for a good time

The food is delicious, service was great. We had a Meze to start which and then I went for the mixed grill and it was all cooked perfectly. I'll be back again 100%,

I love this place i would rate it 100/10 i love the people there and how kind they are, me and my freinds enjoyed it so much i would really recommend to everyone for a special day.

I booked a table for 4 to celebrate my friends birthday on the 28th of March 2024. The hospitality was top-notch and friendly staff. I asked Aky one of the staff members to give a suggestion on what to order, his suggestion was heavenly. Always ask for suggestions lf you don't know exactly what what you want or feel confused like I was. Aky and another staff member by name Abir, a polite young lady, presented a chocolate cake to my friend and sang for her. In all, I love this place and, without doubt, the best Turkish restaurants I have been to in London. We spent about £130 for the four of us, which was not bad at all You Wil definitely see me every month as the food and professionalism has won my heart ❤️ 💙 💜 💖

My friends and I visited Mithras for the first time, we really enjoyed the meal, the services Akim gave us great. I recommend this restaurant to anyone. Lovely time we had. 👍🥰😋

Very nice staff, and extremely good food. + There are highchairs. + Can heat up baby food you have with you.

Very nice service, food is very good, authentic and comes in large portions. The restaurant itself is very beautiful.

One and only one 1️⃣ Restaurant we can eat amazing food in this area 😊 my favourite dish LAMB SHISH

This restaurant is very clean with friendly waitresses. The food is absolutely delicious. The owner and the whole team are very welcoming. I love them and feel comfortable there.

This is a wonderful place! Nice atmosphere! Delicious food! Fast service! Amazing thank you definitely 💯 I will be back

It was such a wonderful place to go with family. Mithras, wonderful Turkish cuisine with wonderful people and delicious food. We really enjoyed every moment and foods. Always recommend anybody to visit iconic Turkish Restaurant in posh part of East Croydon.

Void this restaurant Been food poisoned avoid by all means

Have been coming here as a large group almost every Thursday for the last 2 months, and we've loved every visit! The food is always delicious and fresh, the service is amazing and welcoming and the staff are great. Aky, the gentleman that looks after us everytime, is fabulous and makes us feel so comfortable. Thank you Aky and team! see you next week! 😝

The food that was served had no taste. The meat, in particular, was of cheap quality and lacked any flavour. Moreover, I was surprised to find that I was charged for a bit of extra bread, which seemed unreasonable. Additionally, I found the service charge to be excessively high, and overall, I felt that the prices of the dishes were not justified by the quality of the food. As someone with a deep appreciation for Turkish cuisine, having grown up with it, I was disheartened by the lack of authenticity and flavour in the dishes served. the tea which lacked any flavour. this was my first and last visit to your establishment. I don’t recommend your restaurant to anyone, given the underwhelming experience I had. the quality of ingredients, particularly the meat, do not meet the standards one would expect from an authentic Turkish restaurant.

Been here several times, really nice food, service and staff are great.

Food and service were great, Aky was very friendly and we all really enjoyed our meal

I have eaten here 5 times now and think the food, service and menu is fantastic. Each time I have tired a different dish, tonight was the vegetarian kebab, but also chicken dishes on previous visits and cannot fault the quality of the food .Our waiter, Aky is so friendly. He remembered our group even after one visit and is so hospitable . Cannot wait to return !

I visited Mithraas restaurant for dinner with my friend and the entire experience was so nice. The hospitality shown by the hosts and the waitress was really amazing, they were friendly, welcoming and made us feel very comfortable and explained about the dishes when we had queries. The ambience was very nice, peaceful and the vibe of the place was great. The drinks were made just as we had requested. And finally the food -- IT WAS ABSOLUTELY DELICIOUS. They served the tastiest chicken wings we had ever had and all the other dishes were great too. The baklava in desserts was just lip smacking. Cheers to the team at Mithraas, thank you for the great evening. I'm sure to visit again.