Yildiz Restaurant in Hackney

The most amazing authentic Turkish food, been coming here for years, love the service everyone is lovely. I truly recommend!!

We had a lovely kebab here on "The Arsenal Boys" Christmas drinks. After an extensive discussion about the fact that Taramasalata was Cod roe and a light debate about who likes it and who doesn't I decided to try this pinkish creamy delight. I have to say, on reflection, it's not a bit of me. I recommend they rebrand it with more manly colours. Everything else here was delicious. Hummus, which is apparently made from a baby chickens pee. Delicious! Highly recommend. I also recommend drinking beer.

The *best* Turkish in London. Used to be my local for around 5/6 years, now every time I order from a Dalston Turkish place I'm reminded how much better and better value Yildiz is.

Great food get a take away usually.

Great tasting food. Great service. Good atmosphere. But its a big shame they put ptices up on match days.

Absolutely unreal Turkish cuisine, and perfect for a bite to eat before the football. Not cheap, but you get what you pay for, genuinely the best Turkish I’ve had (and there’s been a few!). Keep it up guys! Up the Gunners 👍🏼

My favourite Turkish restaurant in London (the world, actually). The best pre-match meal you can have before an Arsenal game.

AMAZING LOVE IT SUCH GOOD FOOD. People really nice and food is amazing always a go to when we don’t have food At home. Amazing eat in or takeaway and the food is always good especially the bread and rice!!!

Mouthwatering good! Meat has so much taste and the bread was really good. No complaints.

Amazing place delicious food smiley staff and great vegetarian and vegan options too. Best on Blackstock road !

We went with family on a football day, ensure you pre-book a table if there is a game on. Food was absolutely stunning. Service was brilliant.

UNBELIEVABLE!!! Absolutely gorgeous food and great service

Excellent service. Ordered for 50 people and it was more than enough food. They arrived right on time for thr event and were so lovely. Food was amazing the wings are Yum,

This is a proper authentic Turkish restaurant. From cold starters to kebabs, everything is really delicious. Everything we tried was great. And the staff are very helpful and friendly. Highly recommended, I definitely will be going frequently.

The food was fantastic and the staff are really friendly and outgoing. In the entire area I’d say this is my favourite restaurant. The food was great quality, delicious, and really good value. Will be coming back on a weekly basis

Amazing food and great service. Best turkish food I had in London, would definitely recommend.

If you want to experience real Turkish kebab, forget all the kebab shops in Haringay or other places! Unfortunately, I discovered Yildiz Restaurant too late. I can easily say that it is the only restaurant in the UK where you can get the same taste and flavour as if you were eating in Turkey. The two young chefs you will see at the grill will prepare a feast for your mouth in one word. A smiling, fast, team, a spotlessly clean place, Once you try it, you will never be able to give it up again. Again, I would like to thank the team who gave us a feast last night.❤️

Guys there are no words to say! You have have have to try! It’s the best kebap I’ve ever had in London. Definitely go for an Adana

My message to the owners of Yildiz, stop ripping Arsenal fans off by having a match day menu (with higher prices) when you know your restaurant will be full simply because there are 60,000 fans in the area. In future we will just turn up and order food only and drink in the pubs nearby instead of ordering overpriced Efes at £7.90 a bottle, when its £2 in Turkish supermarkets all over North London. And that is not even a pint. This review wont be changed until you decide to charge match day fans the same as you would on any other lunch/evening during the week. £66 each for two courses and 3 beers, is not good value. I note the website doesn't show the prices of each dish, meaning they can charge what they like on any day. Thats price gouging in my book.

Mi mensaje a los dueños de Yildiz, deja de sacar la meada de los aficionados del Arsenal y cobrar 8 libras por una botella de Efes, cuando esté disponible por 2 libras la botella en los supermercados locales. Pagamos £ 66 (incluido el cargo por servicio) para un entrante una principal y en promedio 3 botellas de efes. La comida era excepcional, pero un mal sabor de boca fue dejado por la factura. Está claro que este establecimiento está descabellando a los aficionados del Arsenal al tener un menú para el día de partido. Mi consejo a los aficionados del Arsenal es que eviten pedir alcohol, coman la buena comida y vayan a la taberna Highbury a tomar una cerveza a mitad de precio razonable.

Excellent grub. Everything you want from a lamb and chicken shish. So much that I couldn’t finish and this guy got his share as well. Thanks and will be back.

It's really so delicious! If you come near Finsbury Park, be sure to eat here. It's rare for me to revisit a place multiple times, but I actually visited this place more than three times. The staff are very friendly and the Lamb shish is especially delicious!😋 (Ah! The photo is of Iskender Kebab!) This place is incredibly delicious! If you come near Finsbury Park, you must try it here. It's rare for me to revisit a place multiple times, but I've been here more than three times. The staff is super friendly, and the Lamb Shish is especially amazing! 😋( Oh! The photo is of Iskender Kebab! )

fabulosa comida gente encantadora. El pollo y el cordero eran divinos. El servicio fue excelente. Ambiente muy agradable y relajado. Definitivamente vale la pena una visita.

This place never fails to impress, the food is fresh and cooked over a hot coal grill. Food is delicious as always

Been here many times and the lamb ribs are absolutely divine. With some baklava to finish (wonderful dessert!)

Words aren't enough to describe how amazing this place is.

Best turkish resturant in the area

Buena comida y servicio amable. Estuve en este restaurante un par de veces y nunca decepciona. Las porciones son generosas y aunque no es el restaurante más barato de su tipo, siempre hemos disfrutado mucho de la experiencia de comer aquí.

Such wonderful food and service at Yildiz!! Both takeaway and eating in the food is amazing and the staff are so friendly and generous with their help. A fabulous experience and we will definitely be back, thank you :))

Yildiz ocupa un lugar especial en el corazón de nuestra familia, ya que hacemos que sea una tradición visitar antes de cada partido del Arsenal para una deliciosa comida. El restaurante se ha convertido en nuestro lugar de destino para reuniones previas al partido, y por una buena razón. El sabroso shish de cordero, el shish de pollo y las chuletas de cordero siempre son un éxito para nuestra familia. Los sabores son consistentemente excelentes, y la calidad de los ingredientes es de primera categoría. Agradecemos el cuidado y la atención al detalle que los chefs ponen en cada plato, asegurando una experiencia gastronómica memorable en cada ocasión. Pero no es sólo la comida lo que nos hace volver. El personal de Yildiz siempre ha sido acogedor y servicial, haciéndonos sentir como parte de su familia extensa. Ellos entienden la emoción y la energía que rodea los días de partido, y su cálida hospitalidad se suma al disfrute general de nuestra visita. La ubicación del restaurante en Blackstock Road también es una ventaja importante. Está convenientemente cerca del Emirates Stadium, lo que nos facilita disfrutar de una comida satisfactoria antes de ir al partido. La proximidad nos ahorra tiempo y nos permite sumergirnos completamente en el ambiente previo al partido. Yildiz se ha convertido en algo más que un restaurante para nosotros. Se ha convertido en parte de nuestro ritual del día del partido, un lugar donde podemos reunirnos en familia, disfrutar de deliciosa comida y absorber la emoción antes de animar a nuestro querido Arsenal. Recomendamos encarecidamente Yildiz a cualquiera que busque una fantástica comida previa al partido y un ambiente acogedor.

I am not big fun of Turkish food's why _ Because its mixtures cuisine, comes from Arabic _ Greek _ farsi _ balkans etc .. but to be honest it's the best restaurant is yaldiz Clean fast tasty good customer service I like it and 10 for 10 👍 👍 👍 This is mustafa Thanks guy's

Top food Top service Top Turkish restaurant

Very good quality halal price We eat the meat salad really well… everything is very good… The welcoming staff at the top I recommend it if you are spending a stay in London, don’t forget to go there :)

All the food was delicious, hummus, skewers, salads, we repeated 2 days out of 6 that we were in London.

Good kebab in North London but too much expensive

Probably the best middle Eastern food I've eaten in the UK great veggie selection

Very good place but disappointed by the constant rise of price since 2020, an halloumi wrap was £8 and now £12 only 4 years later which seems inflated despite being very good.

Great mixed kebab and service at a great price! Price was reasonable too

Eat there ever match day attended over past years. Great food. Never disappointed. Got a bit pricey but food quality consistent. Nowhere else comes close

Excellent all round really friendly staff, food is great. The rice is very good so is the chicken.

Very busy - fast polite service and very tasty food

Best chicken Shish I’ve had in London. And the kebab was huge! Quality & quantity.

Service was genuinely the shining star of this place - absolutely lovely staff, so attentive and friendly! Food was great, pretty expensive for what it was in my opinion but still very tasty. Atmosphere was good but the only reason I’ve given it a 3 is that it was very draughty and pretty chilly, at least where we were sat, even with the door closed. Overall a very fine option for dinner :)

27 October 8 friends We chose Yıldız Restaurant. The best Turkish Restaurant in the Finsbury Park area. The waiters are very friendly and attentive. We went at a busy hour, but we did not regret it at all. Appetizers, Kebabs are very delicious. They serve hot buttery bread. We will come back again. I recommend it. ⭐️🌟🌟 🌟🌟

Really authentic Turkish food! Highly recommend the lamb ribs and chicken wings.

Best wrap of my life! The guy was really nice and friendly. The food was really delicious. I love the taste!

If you are looking for a comfortable place to make you forget the tiredness of the day, this will be exactly the place you are looking for. From the manager to the staff, they are all friendly and polite people. We preferred kebab and a few appetizers and salads. They were all delicious. An extremely comfortable and warm environment. It makes you feel like you're at home. I definitely recommend it.

Great place for a quick lunch or huge meal . Been a few times of the years, great food for reasonable prices compared to other places that are hugely overpriced . Always return amd recommend .

Loving Yildiz. Great place for birthday dinner before or after games. Recommend to book in advance. The portions are large. We usually end up sharing platters.

We have been coming here for years and the food is always plentiful and excellent

Hits the spot every-time, moved out the area recently but still go back. Chicken wings delicious, chicken and lamb shish always tender and tasty. Adana their speciality.

Yildiz is great because it combines great tasting food with personable and friendly service. Their bread tastes great and the meat is flavoursome and succulent. Great to have as a local.

Best Turkish meal we have had in a long time! Yildiz was recommended to me by a colleague. I went with my partner on the spur of the moment a few evenings ago. It's a cosy place, very welcoming and with good service. We had adana and lamb shish - perfectly cook and deliciously seasoned. It was accompanied with a fantastic salad (which we had seconds of!) and, of course, fresh Turkish bread. It's priced in line with your average kebab meal - I'm not sure why I'd go anywhere else now.

I don't know what they do to their chicken shish here. I've contemplated over plates if it's MSG, MDMA, the chicken sourcing or chicken sorcery, but it's magical. The best grilled plucked poultry I've had in Europe. Their frivolous use of pomegranate molasses, balanced with equal amounts of lemon juice and salt, creates another drug like house salad. The buttered rice binds the chicken moisture and salad dressing together perfectly. Never misses the spot.

The 5 of us were here Saturday 12/8 after the Arsenal game. We ordered the cold mixed meze to share (was plenty) and a variety of grilled mains - chicken, lamb, etc. The place was buzzing but the service was still friendly and quick. Food was perfectly cooked. This was our 3rd visit and it won't be our last. Almost hate to share...try and enjoy!

Delicious food, great service, super atmosphere! The 5 of us were here Saturday 12/8 after the Arsenal game. We ordered the cold mixed meze to share (was plenty) and a variety of grilled mains - chicken, lamb, etc. The place was buzzing but the service was still friendly and quick. Food was perfectly cooked. This was our 3rd visit and it won't be our last. Almost hate to share...try and enjoy!

The hummus and thin flat bread was delicious. Definitely a lot of red onion in the salads but cleverly positioned on one side of the takeout container so easy to remove if you are not a fan. The chicken skewer and minced chicken skewer were okay but dry.

The food is good but the staff are rude. We wanted to sit in and eat at the restaurant. When they took our order, they didn’t confirm this with us so we assumed they knew, especially as we then sat down at a table! They then packed our order in takeout boxes and got angry at us when we said that actually we had wanted to eat in. You’d think this wouldn’t be a big deal, but they responded as if we’d spit on their faces! They refused to bring us any cutlery or plates and just left us at the table with our boxes. We waited for a few minutes but I felt so angry and upset with their treatment we decided to leave. Truly dreadful customer service.

The lamb ribs were finger licking good- would definitely recommend.!! 😋👌🏾- however, my husband and I did find it pricey for what it is..😏

It’s a shame that their match day menu is so limited. Food is very nice, I would have given it 4 stars if they had a full menu every day.

Great food! Helpful & friendly staff

Excellent food at Yildiz and highly recommend! We enjoyed the lamb kofta, the Yildiz special salad, and the calamari and we were not expecting the amount of beautifully presented food including such colourful, stunning salads. The koftas/kebabs come with a bowl of delicious fresh pittas, a superb side salad with marinated onions and pickled red cabbage, and some rice. The calamari was juicy and fresh, and the Yildiz salad was enormous with really juicy delicious cubes of feta. It exceeded all expectations and was thoroughly delicious (and so filling). The menu is extensive, and caters really well to vegetarians & vegans, and all the allergens are flagged on the menu (such as molluscs or gluten). The staff were very friendly and welcoming, and knowledgeable about the menu.

Brilliant restaurant was in this restaurant after arsenal game food was excellent

I have been using this place for near 20 years. Love it. The food is really good. Recently it has become too expensive. £75 for a takeaway for three? One main each. Some salad. Some bread. £££

Herşey 10 numara Hiçbir hizmet'de kusur yoktur gerçekten

Adana kebap ve mezeler inanılmaz lezzetliydi. Adana’da yediğiniz kebapların lezzetiyle benzer. Niyazi ustanın ellerine sağlık. Yolu düşen herkese tavsiye ederim

Adana kebap, sucuk ızgara, şakşuka, ezme ve salata çok iyiydi.

Was drinking in the gunners pub watching Arsenal. At half time I walked to the nearest kebab shop. Ordered 2 chicken and 2 lamb wraps for me and friends. The meat looked sumptuous, the flat bread was wrapped around the meat and filled with salad, chilli sauce on top. Longer than usual wraps about 10" long. When I asked to pay the girl said £48, £12 each! I was shocked, thought there must be a mistake, never the less I thought it's got to be special, I see how I feel after I'd tried it. Wow! It was sensational! I've tried thousands of these, I am Greek Cypriot but love Turkish wraps, this was the best I'd ever had. I will be going back, the quality was second to none, could be a little cheaper though! Fantastic!!

Best kebabs /wraps we've ever eaten. Tasty fresh food, highly recommend.

a wonderful place with wonderful and friendly workers, a restaurant with great authority and potential.. and the food is so tasty and juicy, I have no words, unique, just everyone who tries it once will want it again and the second time I love Turkish food🥰🥰🥰

Food is good but price has got ridiculous and they add service charge automatically.

This place used to be a very regular spot for myself and my friends. Wraps used to cost £7. Good value, great food. This was maybe two years ago. Now the same wraps are £12!! Zero increase in quality, in an area with frozen business rates. Needless to say they've lost our regular business. Hope it's worth it for the match days.

Too expensive the menu you see in Google is old .. Helap and 1 glass of coke was 27.80 way too much money come with salad and bread no rice . Rice was 4.50 ... Definitely won't go back I'd rather go to harringrey to a proper restaurant where the food is better and cheaper

Delicious food, friendly staff! 💫

Great little kebab/meze spot. Becoming a regular pre or post match spot.

Such a good place.. The cooking on charcoals is something else… lovely family run place..

Varmı yıldız restorant gıbısi ve sahipleri calişani mütevazilik süper teşekür yıldız restorant 😘😘

This used to be a decent quality kebab but on the last 2 occasions the standard has been very poor. It seems the individuals cooking are not paying any attention to the timing and which has resulted in very hard and chewy chicken and inedibly hard bread. £16 for a chicken shish box to takeaway at that quality is criminal

Friendly staff lovely food and the best lamb chops, give it a go, you'll love it.

Good food but there's no justifying 12 quid for a chicken wrap

Family owned business, decor is simple and quaint designed.The customer Service was definitely 10/10 They were quick to take our orders and were very accommodating to all our needs. I ordered the chefs special lamb ribs, I opted for the chips instead of rice, this was recommended by my freind. one taste of it I was amazed how delicious it was, the flavour of it up until now is still on my mind I can never forget. Now am thier regular customer!

Each time I am in the area for work, I go for a meal here. Great staff, good selection of dishes, really nice food and reasonable price. Definitely recommend.

Very friendly staffs … cosy restaurant….welcoming… nice atmosphere. One one of the best Turkish restaurant in north London. The food is absolutely amazing and tasty. Lamb shish, chicken beyti are my favourite , I absolutely love the chips.

Apart from the fact that this is the best Turkish in North London, the food is delicious & staff so lovely, they also sent me a get well note and a free baklava when I said in the deliveroo notes that I was sick with COVID so needed contact free delivery. Legends.

Generous plates of excellent meats and interesting salads. Friendly people cooking and serving.

Best lamb shish. Would highly recommend.

Friendly staff and delicious food. I would highly recommend this place.

This is a great place Polite Attentive staff served us with the best Mixed grill giant portions with rice and mouthwatering salad and rice in a lively atmosphere. What a lovely place

Oh my God! - far too awesome. Humble place, humble people; stunning food. I drop in every time I'm near just to sit in for a chicken shish.

Fantastic food, and really nice people! I highly recommend Yildiz. Their food is seriously good!

Yildiz has been in Highbury, for as long as I can remember! I have since moved away, but still have family and friends in the area - so I paid it a visit on Sunday. It did not disappoint! Great food, nice sized portions and a friendly team. Suitable for all bookings - lunch or dinner time. Thanks!

Sono italiano sono entrato per caso sono rimasto molto contento . pulito molto buono cordiali e bravi . Complimenti

A few nice vegan/vegetarian options. Falafel is tasty. A dish comes with a usual Turkish style salad and bread. Big portions should satisfy everyone.

Quality varies per dish. I thought the halloumi starter was very good but the minced chicken kebab lacked flavour. Staff were friendly.

The standard of Turkish food in london is generally quite consistent and high, but this place exceeds them all. Friendly atmosphere, can cater to both small and big groups, and the food is exceptional. A fav!

A very good quality Turkish restaurant and takeaway.All food cooked in front of you. It is valid and wonderfully cooked and spiced ro perfection.Reasonable prices.Highly recommended

Very clean.. Staff were helpfull.unfortunately it not very wheel chair friendly its very diffcult to Dine in

Hi everyone I hope you are all well and safe I had the worst experience in my life with this restaurant!!! I been going to this restaurant for over 10 years when I went in there couple of months ago they served me gone of fish which I got food poisoning from I was so ill I nearly died !!! When I went back there they were very abusive towards me, they took matters in their own hands and called some police officers off duty to threaten me!!!

Love it Great food staff excellent clean and a great atmosphere.. if you like Turkish food you must go.

Staff were very accommodating. Service fast and friendly. Food was fantastic, had the lamb ribs and kofte+shish kebab. Would recommend.