The Skewer in Islington

Sit back and order your dinner, with the radio playing in the background, you can already feel like your in Istanbul proper. Then the food comes hot and ready to enjoy, I regularly come here with my son because of the excellent dishes served and the easy going staff - I often feel like I've saved myself the airfare!

Great tasting food, great service. Definitely worth paying a visit!

The entire experience at The Skewer was superb, from start to finish. I can't recommend it highly enough and I shall be returning for as long as they are around and I am in London.

The food is very comforting with big portions! I recommend the mixed doner kebab! Very friendly staff as well! Allowed us to customise our burger toppings! Very underrated!

Wonderful restaurant! Food was very good including the shawarma mixed platter and halloumi. Very nice and family friendly atmosphere. Would love to visit again! The owner was very attentive and his mother, who was making the bread, was lovely. We even received complimentary tea after our meal ☺️

Great food and great service! Portions are great

Food very good would recommend 10/10 you need to try. Dont miss spot on caledonian road! Best restaurant

Delicious food, fantastic service, cold beer. After a huge day exploring London these tourists from Australia were very impressed by this little place at the end of our street. Highly recommend this restaurant

What a Top Turkish restaurant. Great food, service and very friendly staff, especially the young one. Excellent value for money. Highly recommended👍😋

The food is sooo soooo good! Its the second time ive come this week! Great service too 😃

We stumbled upon this place completely by accident, and it turned out to be an absolute gem! The food was delicious – proper homemade dishes, full of flavor and clearly made with care. The service was also fantastic; the staff were super friendly and made us feel right at home. Highly recommended if you’re looking for a cozy spot with authentic, hearty meals.

A very friendly family owned business. Great food and service, highly recommend.

Perfect quality food! Best Turkish Kebab, I have had in a long time!!! Thanks 🙏

The kebabs are really delicious. The owner is friendly and friendly. If you come to Islington, you must try it. I recommend it.

Great food and amazing service! Thank you 🙏

Very friendly staff, 10/10 food. Highly recommend!

top 10/10 customer service from GG 🔥

Friendly family business with great food! Good quality meat and very tasty.

Charges extra money at checkout be careful

Best Restaurant and Kebab in Cally always fresh everything homemade. Highly recommend!!

The app shows that the order was delivered, but no courier came. We are still waiting. On the tracking map, the courier did not reach our address, and then the status was marked as “delivered.”

I don’t say this lightly—this kebab shop is next-level. From the moment I walked in, the aroma alone told me I was in for something special. The meat was perfectly grilled—juicy, tender, and bursting with flavor. You can tell they use top-quality ingredients and traditional techniques. The sauces? Insane. I could drink the garlic and chili sauces straight from the bottle. But it’s not just the food—the service was just as impressive. Friendly, fast, and genuine. You feel like a regular even on your first visit. Whether you’re grabbing a quick bite or craving a late-night feast, this place delivers every time. Easily the best kebab I’ve had in years. Do yourself a favor—go here, and thank me later.

£25 for extremely small portions, first ever shop to only give one sauce given the price. Food was bog standard, wouldn’t order again. Complete rip off

Very expensive for a very little portion, very stingy with the rice especially when ordering a large portion, will not waste money here again

To expensive for a very small portion

This place is banging!! Family run seriously good Turkish kebab spot where they no how cook !!! Really Really nice food 😋

Tried for the first time today. Will definitely be coming back top service and food quality

Fast and genuinely warm service. The chicken and lamb cubes were perfectly soft—yes, even the lamb, and we’re famously picky. No old sheep vibes here. The homemade sauces, courtesy of the mum whooshing around, added that perfect homely touch. Professional yet personal and at a fair price. We’ll be back.

I takeaway lamb donor for iftar, but unfortunately, it was not very good, and the service was very poor.

Really good Kebabs, an actual proper Lamb Doner unlike the countless processed rubber meat all around London. Authentic Turkish food and the boss man is a nice guy

The best food in this area 👍🏻👍🏻

I highly recommend this restaurant

Amazing food and amazing service, they literally couldn't have done more for us

the lamb doner and chilli sauce is top notch

Excellent mixed doner after a day at the pub. Great service and a homely atmosphere. Highly recommend, the kebab was huge as well

This place is my new favourite. Firstly they followed my notes to perfection. The food was fresh and not oily or over salty. Perfect. Love the quality and the presentation. I’ll Only will be ordering from here from now on.

Very good freshly made food. Homemade lentil soup and sauces were excellent. Meat cooked perfectly. Special note for the absence of cooking smells in the seating area

Great shop serving a top falafel

Great food and even better hospitality. A bright light in this dark city that I'll definitely be returning to.

Delicious quality food and very friendly staff I like everything I tried so far but especially I would recommend the get rice pudding!

Friendly staff and absolutely delicious food. Can't wait to go back!

Good quality food. Delicious and great value

Lovely Mediterranean restaurant offering kebabs and grilled meat with friendly staff and delicious cuisine. Impeccable cooking of the meat nice and fresh salad offered on the side and competitive prices. Although its simple appearance it can be a nice way to have a quick but great meal.

the best food ive ever tasted in my whole life!

For a large lamb doner, portion’s weren’t too generous but tasted great. Decenttttt

A very professional looking outfit that delivers excellent food quickly and with care. Squeaky clean in the restaurant, these people definitely care about their business and customers. Verdict: it cooks as good as it looks

I must say, i had an extraordinary experience at this restaurant ! The food was absolutely delicious, with every dish packed with authentic flavors. The portion sizes were generous, and the quality of the food was truly awesome. The staff were incredibly welcoming and attentive, making us feel right at home. The ambiance of the restaurant was warm and inviting, perfectly complementing the delightful meal. From the rich aroma to textures of the food, It was a feast for all the senses ! I wholeheartedly recommend this place to anyone looking for an exceptional dining experience.

First time food excellent staff friendly Would definitely recommend and go back

Best lambchops in Caledonian road

Delicious food, great friendly staff and large portions. Would recommend to anyone looking for a tasty filling plate.

Visited with uni friends. We had a great feast, taken care of by GG and his family. The platter and sides were all very tasty 👌🏼. Will visit again, as it's only a stones throw away from King's Cross.

We were a large group eating on a busy Saturday evening, but the service and food were both great. We had two large family platters and this was plentiful for 16 of us. I would highly recommend this restaurant for good quality food at reasonable prices for London. The service was exceptional. We took a cake for a celebration and they were happy to cut and serve to us. Thank you for a great service!

Great food, excellent service and a very friendly atmosphere.

Everything was great. Thank you.

Got a lunch to take away today - my first visit. Struck me as very clean and the food was delicious. Nice guy who runs it, I'll definitely come back again soon, thanks!

Big up G.G 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥. Love @Kimbo Best service ever

Lovely family restaurant serving meals using the freshest produce. Charming and attentive staff. We had the Lamb Kofta, the wings and the Iskender. See you again soon!

Absolutely delicious meal at this family-run restaurant. I will definitely travel across London to eat here again.

Friendly service, very welcoming. Food was very tasty and fresh. Great chilli sauce, nice and spicy. Guys were great with my order, everything was easy. Place was spacious and very clean

Great kebab, wonderful service!

Gg was a wonderful host, very attentive with exceptional service! The food was cooked perfectly, juicy and seasoned well. A must try for late nights! Definitely try this spot! Chicken and lamb kabobs were amazing, and the halumi was delicious.

Great food and host was super friendly and hospitable.

Great food & Super friendly staff!

Fantastic food and customer service from GG and family. I enjoyed my mixed combo with delicious chicken and lamb. Visiting from NY to celebrate our cousin’s 40th birthday, and the food was a great first meal in London!

The Skewer was fantastic, great food and GG provided amazing service! Recommend the mixed shish, halloumi and the chips were great!!

The food was excellent. Very good portion size we really enjoyed the food as a family. Thank you.

The Skewer restaurant offers an unforgettable Turkish dining experience. The atmosphere is warm and inviting, setting the stage for exceptional food. The service is friendly and attentive, making you feel right at home. Whether you're a fan of Turkish cuisine or new to it, The Skewer delivers rich flavors and a welcoming environment that guarantees a memorable meal. P.S - GG is the BEST!

Just had the halloumi wrap for lunch and wow - it might be the best I’ve ever had. So good. The service was super fast too, and everything was fresh and delicious. Highly recommend!

Best kebabs in Islington. Fresh produce, well packaged, great service. Nothing too much trouble. My go-to place for my kebab every time. Thank you the skewer your the best.

First time in London and found this place while walking in the streets! The food was 10/10! Best lamb I’ve eaten in a long time!

Can't miss The Skewer! Tasty and perfect service.

Food was delicous and worth the money. Will be our regular from now on!

The best Kebab & Doner place in London. A must try!!

Lamb Shish is amazing. Great people, great service.

This is our favourite local restaurant. The Lamb Shish with rice and salad is perfection. My partner and I always come back here for the quality & service. This place is the one ✨

I came to eat lunch with my partner where we ordered the Skewer Special for us to share, the service was quick and efficient. The food was beautiful, fresh and delicious, £50 and I can say it’s 100% worth It’s money with how much came in the platter and has now become my go to place if I’m craving Turkish food!

delicious food with good portion, and very friendly service here. The staff are very helpful, and provide free hot milk to our youngest child. The skewers are so tasty with a pleasant scent, really a treasure hidden in the city!

This was one the best chicken sheesh in London, I Defoe recommend. Friendly staff, great prices and clean restaurant. One of my fav places.

Definitely one of the best hummus we ever had. The lamb shish skewers were perfectly cooked and matched with Efes Beer. We shared a large one and were full. Service was fantastic. The owners helped us order and were very kind and accomodating

Smallest portion for a very large price. The kebab meat was half of what you would get in another restaurant.

It was my first time here I have seen it Many times passing going to and work I’m so glad I went a tried it as tried many Turkish but this one was so nice I went for the family Meal and extra salad. The meal fed 5 adults easy and some left over I swapped my chips for rice which was nice touch. From start to finish the service was absolutely amazing the guys behind the counter Ali I’m sure I caught his name right at every stage of the making process asking me how Many adults to make sure he offered enough food and in the end more than enough some for lunch the next day. Overal they guys there were absolutely amazing and food fresh and nice I will be going back which is always a good Sign when the whole family all agreed it’s their monthly takeaway. I will Also pop In there for lunch as it was very nice indeed. Thanks guys I will be back very soon.

We're visiting London and after reading great reviews, we decided to try The Skewer and we're very happy that we did. We thoroughly enjoyed the Lamb and Chicken Skewers served with rice or with chips and a delicious side salad of cucumber, red onion, tomato and red cabbage. The generous skewers were seasoned and cooked to perfection. We were very pleased. It is a family-owned restaurant and is run with a lot of heart, soul and pride. GG will make you feel at home and could not have been more attentive. If I was lucky enough to live close by, I would be eating here all the time. Thank you for a great meal!

Amazing food. Really tasty and filling! Had the mixed lamb and chicken donner with chips. Vibe was great as well with such a welcoming service provided by all the staff in there. Will definitely drop by again. Cheers!

Super food, service. Will definitely come back

Wonderful service and food. Best restaurant on Caledonian!

We went for a stroll and felt compelled to check it out. We were instantly SHOCKED and INSPIRED by the diverse menus, the very welcoming (and funny) staff who seemed to maintain a healthy workplace dynamic, with all there private jokes and interactions with other local residents and other restaurants goers. My falafels were perfectly round

Honestly one of the best places ive ever gone to have kebab

Really good Turkish cafe. Chicken and lamb doners are really good. The staff is super friendly, and makes you feel like you're at home ☺️

Amazing experience & really good service. Nice, fun & carrying people that made everything feel like home.

Honestly the food and prices are not bad but they are not true to their words. On the weekend. I was gonna order chicken doner on rice and the large guy with buzz cut and long beard was just talking too much, trying to convince me to spend more. At last he said “I’ll make you a big plate for £13 brother” and on top of that he said “go get a drink also brother”. Ofc as anyone would have though, I thought the drink was included to the price. After the meal he charged me for drink too!! On top of that, when I asked for white rice, he kept sayin he got a “special rice” showing me basic bulgur (which was in a small container and seemed like left overs) and trying to make me go for it. Please don’t act like your customers are stupid, trying to charge more or acting like you got “special rice”. Even though I liked the place a lot, the guy just ruined it for me as he acted like a basic scammer in bazaar, talking too much and trying to force me to buy things calling them “special” and insisting on going large with every order.

Great food restaurant run by my old friend Ali lovely family run business will defo come again and have been telling all my family and friends to try xx

The cuisine at Skewer restaurant is absolutely delightful. Every dish is bursting with flavor and is made with the freshest ingredients. The side salad is a perfect complement to the main meal, and it's just as outstandingly fresh as everything else. If you're looking for a fantastic dining experience, I highly suggest visiting Skewer restaurant.

Will be definitely going there again. Clean, modern and very attentive staff. Food is also really nice.

We had our midnight snack here and got adana kebap with rice and another order with a wrap. We also got milk rice pudding. Tastes amazing.

Great customer service and nice food… Very welcoming place. Ate couple times during trip from the US

The food is DELICIOUS! Made with love by a touching and amazing Turkish family who makes you feel home instantly. I can highly recommend the lentil soup, I have never had such a tasty and nourishing one! The Halloumi falafel wrap is also a full meal in itself! I will miss this place for sure! With love, your neighbors

This blew us away. Amazing kebab. Absolutely delicious. And the owner was serving and he made us hugely welcome. It makes all the difference. Wholly, hugely, enormously recommended. Perfect finish to our brilliant night out, old friends catching up.

The best food, the best staff and overall great atmosphere. So happy this is my local!!! Visit the Skewer

Fantastic atmosphere! The most amazing food and GG was a pleasure

Delish good and very kind service. 10/10 recommend