Zara in Camden

Not good and expensive. Will not return.

I can't praise this beautiful Turkish restaurant highly enough. The healthy cuisine, including classic Anatolian dishes, is matched by a simple, peaceful dining room. Comfortable, welcoming and delicious. One of my best eating out experiences!

Came for a meal with the family. Very “Kitchen Nightmares” atmosphere, with the owner sitting next to you, frozen food and quite poor service. Food is mediocre for the price, for example lamb meatballs - 5/6 meatballs, tiny bit of overcooked rice and the rest of the plate is the salad which is leaves and lettuce, 3 slices of cucumber and 1 slice of empty tomato. To be fair, if service would be nicer, these things wouldn’t even be noticeable.

Food was amazing but took around 45min as I'm pretty sure the waiter forgot to log our order as he came back to reconfirm about 25min after first taking our order. Staff were all very friendly but not so attentive. It was late in the evening so perhaps they were tired. Will try again another day as the food was amazing.

Visited a second time for afternoon rakı and meze. The food was better than the last time, all mezes were fresh the kebabs were good. Rakı was plenty 🥂 I recommend tzatziki, calamari and mücver as must try dishes. We will definitely do a third visit. The service was friendly and great as before.

Absolutely loved my experience at Zara Restaurant! This place is truly timeless. I have fond memories of visiting in my youth, and I'm so glad I returned recently. The food is exceptional—every bite reminded me of just how good it is. The decor sets a beautiful ambiance, and the vibes are simply perfect. The mezes were so delicious that I couldn't resist ordering seconds! The shish was incredibly succulent, bursting with flavor. To top it all off, the yogurt dessert was a delightful treat. Highly recommend this gem!

We were visiting the Royal Free Hospital, and this restaurant is just a short walk away. We stopped in for lunch and had a quick, enjoyable meal. The restaurant was clean, and the staff were friendly. We wanted something more substantial than just a sandwich. The menu offered plenty of options, but we chose a couple of simple dishes so we could eat quickly and be on our way. The decor was pleasant, and if we're in the area again, we'd definitely consider coming back.

Amazing food, great atmosphere and very friendly staff Highly recommend for a walk in foodie experience ✨

The food we had was ok!! But very over priced considering the portion sizes. The service could have been a little more attentive, especially considering being a mid-week visit. ‘Enginar’, the artichoke heart, was served as pictured.. it was underwhelming at a steep £7.50. The chilli sauce (which was not offered, only discovered mid-meal when overhearing another table being offered) was a bland edition to the ‘Tavuk Shish’, which was screaming for some bread on the side. However, the Turkish delight with the bill is a nice touch! Although the outside seating may be alluring, I am not sure I’ll be coming back here for some food anytime soon. Prices might’ve been justified if complimentary salads were served with main as is in other Turkish restaurants.

We were there for a long due catch up with friends. More than 6 -7 of us arrived at different times. Warm friendly attentive service, delicious food - best lamb sish kebab and definitely amazing value for money. Baklava and tea was on the house. Very casual friendly environment.

A really nice place with a cool atmosphere but unfortunately baklava is unexpectedly bad. This is not the right place to eat baklava.

A really nice place with a cool atmosphere but unfortunately baklava is unexpectedly bad. This is not the right place to eat baklava.

Great surprise, nice service, the lamb shops were amazing

Lentil soup was not hot enough and foods are too much oily

Service was great, nice friendly staff but food was awful super oily and bland! Sadly won’t recommend

Really great authentic atmosphere and delicious food!

Good location. Friendly and welcoming service. Free bread with soup. Nice Turkish delight with bill. The lentil soup was delicious. Inegol meatball’s meatballs were tasty but did not like the taste of the rice, and salad can be improved.

We wanted to have something light as a small lunch /snack and picked the best place. The food was fresh, tasty and super light - we had a lentil soup, sudjuk sausage with tomato sauce and potatoes and a portion of cooked green beans with vegetables. The food was served with delicious complementary pita bread to dip into all the sauces. Simple and nice atmosphere. Would definitely come back and try other dishes.

Firstly our server/s were on point! So the review doesn’t reflect them but reflects our food. The restaurant had been on the to try list for a while having lived close by for a while. Unfortunately we were severely underwhelmed by the food. We were started off with some complimentary hummus and pita, which is a nice touch. It wasn’t a massive dish helped tie us over till our mains came. We shared the Chicken Shish and Falafel mains. The chicken and falafel were ok. Presentation was ok, besides the silly amount of lettuce dashed on the plate. There was nothing particularly spectacular for us, I think the falafel was nice but lacked just a bit of herby freshness and could have done with being a bit crisper but this is more just a preference. The chicken was again ok. I do feel there are a lot better places for Turkish food about, that are also cheaper and offer a greater selection per dish. There wasn’t much to show for each being at £16.90 + £16.95. The dish was mainly lettuce. I’m disappointed because it feels they’ve tried to bulk out the meal with leafy rubbish, I love salad but that salad was pathetic, something I would have fed my pet rabbit. We also ordered chips which I’m glad because I would have left hungry. The chips also weren’t anything special, bit soggy and bland. Other Turkish places Iv been have been seasoned with a good crisp fry. Generally the quality of the food doesn't warranty the price tag, neither does the portion size, nothing of considerable size. I would not come back anytime soon. Sorry. Much better options for Turkish around. Most Turkish give you a loaded plate with a good variety. Also the “chilli” sauce wasn’t great. Like a roasted pepper sauce. Needs a proper chilli and garlic sauce also. Sorry again

Fast and friendly service, gorgeous apple tea, fantastic Moussaka, fab Baklava

The restaurant is situated at a welcoming location. The two waiting staff who served me were friendly and inviting. I had ordered hummus and falafels as starters. They were well prepared and of a decent portion size. However, I found the Külbasti cutlets of lamb for its price was difficult to justify. All in all, not a bad experience.

I went to many Turkish restaurants in London. Most of them are not bad considering London conditions. But Zara restaurant is sooooo good! This kind of thing is not even available in most famous restaurants in Turkey. It has a rich menu that is very different from the standard menus you know. And they did justice to every dish on the menu. You should DEFINITELY try the lamb in the oven. In fact, I recommend you to go as hungry as possible and enjoy the wonderful food even more 😅

Excellent service and food. Feels like a family run place, very cosy and quality food.

Poor portion sizes and very expensive. Better options around.

We had a delicious meal at Zara - lamb chops and lamb shish kebab. Attentive, helpful service. Excellent guidance on wine. We will definitely go again. Highly recommend!

Get to gather with your friends makes beautiful memories of your life. Zara restaurant is the place that make it four time beautiful with excellent services, outstanding food and enjoyable view. You could visit here to make the beautiful memories of your life.

My wife and I went to Zara recently for lunch. We were going to Hampstead Heath and restaurant very close to Overground station and Heath. We made reservation and got table by window. Service was very attentive and friendly. Food was so tasty and spot on Turkish yumminess. We loved our experience and I highly recommend.

One of the best Indian food I have had and the services are excellent. Specially thanks to Mr Azad Mr Antor, and Mr Zahid.

Delicious food with excellent presentation

Delicious food and great vibes! Best in the summer to sit outside and soak up the sun

Relaxed atmosphere, staff were very sweet and the iskander was excellent - definitely worth a visit

The best Turkish food I've had in a very long time!

واحد من افضل المطاعم التركية اللي زرتها خلال تواجدي في لندن .. اجواء هادئة ومريحة والعائلة اللي تدير المطعم محترمين جدا ولطفاء، والاكل ما شاءالله لذيذ وناطع والتشكيلة متنوعة وجميلة .. اسعار المطعم معقولة مقارنة بالمطاعم الأخرى، والاطباق مشبعة وكميتها ممتازة وطبعا اهم شي ان اللحوم والاكل اللي يقدمونه حلال موقع المطعم قريب من مستشفى رويال فري وهذا شي يفيد الناس اللي تجي للعلاج او يكون لهم اقارب يتعالجون في المستشفى فهذا المطعم يعتبر جدا ممتاز لهم تمنياتي لهم بالتوفيق This is one of the best restaurant I visited in London .. The restaurant is so cozy quite lovely & its managed by Turkish Family are so kindly & respectful people The food was from Turkish cuisine, & its so delicious tasty & the platers was so rich, even the prices are good vs other Restaurants Also they offering Halal Food, which is good for muslim people who come to the Royal Free Hospital for treatment and they looking for Halal food Good luck

Had their salmon dish which was lovely, would probably try their meat dishes next time

Good, but inconsistent. Free bread at times, others not. Nice Turkish delight with bill at times, others not. And waiters, please stop pacing up and down the aisle while customers are dining, very unnerving! But the food is delicious. Consistency would be an upgrade.

Lovely little restaurant close to the Royal Free Hospital. Great selection of small plates, with hummus, pitta, Babaganoush, falafel, spicy sausage and greek(?) salad.

We went for lunch on a wet and windy day. Service was informal but excellent, the food, mixed hot and cold tapas, equally good. A large proportion of the food is vegetarian or vegan which suited us very well. Good value for money.

This was some of the best food I’ve had in London! Amazing lamb and vegetable dishes and coffee. Great atmosphere and service.

Exceptional cuisine, a warm ambiance, and friendly staff make this restaurant a must-visit. Every dish is a flavorful masterpiece, and the cozy setting ensures a delightful dining experience. Highly recommended for a taste of culinary excellence and genuine hospitality.

Iskender kebap is delicious!! Lovely atmosphere and staff are great.

Beautiful cousy place I was there yesterday. One Homless guy just sat down one of the outside table . He was very ill & bleedding. Owner of the restaurant called ambulance but later he decided to walked to Royal free hospital to take a wheel chair. I helped him to take the gentleman to hospital. Such a brilliant heart warming man . Will allways go & dine there . Thanks

Anna was superb with her service and hospitality and Nevin looked after us so well. The food was stunning, each and every item. Once again thank you Anna and Nevin. Will definitely come back again.

Very nice family owned restaurant in London. Came here last Sunday after drinks in Garden Gate. Food was very good, but what I admired the most was when an older gentleman, who seemed a bit “out of it”, either drunk or special needs came in and almost caused a scene. Some patrons immediately noticed him, but the owner did something you rarely see in London; he treated him like a customer and a human being. After sitting there for a long time asking for cigarettes, the owner fixed him a plate and said he would give him a cigarette after he ate. Truly touching and we need more people like this owner. His caring nature showed in both how he treat customers but also his amazing food. Will definitely come back!

Reliable and tasty. Love it here

Bugün 26 Eylül 2023 salı Hempstead te Zara Anatolian Restourant'a denk geldik. Güler yüzlü hoş sohbet işletmecileri ile keyifli diyalogların geçtiği bir akşam oldu. Hasan abiyi ve arkadaşı Kenan abiyi de iyi ki tanımışız. Sıradaki ziyaretimde kesin uğrayacak karnım tok olsa dahi bir çayını içmek için uğrayacağım güzel bir insanı daha listeme eklemiş oldum. Bu arada kabak tatlısını şiddetle tavsiye ediyorum. :)

We have been to Zara 3 times over the past 10 years. The first time - we were given a lamb dish which actually had no lamb in it. A month ago we turned up at 11.45am and they would not even entertain us with a drink or take an order: just said we don’t open until 12! Then today we arrive at a lightly occupied restaurant with people in the middle of their meals at 4.45pm. And the waitress immediately said - sorry the kitchen is closed - we have been busy. Did she ask whether we just wanted a drink: no! She said then the kitchen will open at five and yet did not want to take an order! What kind of service???!!!! Also they insist on selling a mixed mezze at £13.50 per person but with minimum two people is simply crooked… it’s a starter! It should not need a minimum number of customers! Selling a kebab for £19 is just beyond the pale. We are local and frankly they are a disgrace to this community…don’t go here…

Kebab was not very tasty today and Turkish tea was too strong

The wait was so long, over 1 hour just to get the first dish. It's cold mezze dishes — it should already be prepared. I have no idea what's happening in the kitchen.

Pros: Yesterday I had the Best Most delicious Iskender Kebab In London at Zara Restaurant. Overall the restaurant had a nice decoration which attracted us to try the food. As a family we all were happy with the meal and atmosphere the price wise was a bit expensive but you wont be disappointed the quality of meal worth every penny it. Cons: I ordered Sour Cherry Juice. I expected they bring it a bigger glass but it was small glass of juice.

Friendly atmosphere but food was neither tasty or cooked right. Kısır: 2/5 Mücver: 2/5 Chicken Fillet: 0/5

The place!!! Must visit!!! Delicious food!!!

Amazing lamb, very kind service and super authentic atmosphere. Greetings from the Netherlands

Great food and ambience. Vegan option was really good.

Dishonest and predatory pricing on the menu. The mixed meze which has a minimum order for two people was advertised as £13 on the menu but when the bill came the amount charged was twice this; the establishment had taped over the part of the original menu which stated it was 13 per person giving the impression the minimum you will be charged is 13. This happened to us twice before we realised, the food quality for such a price was subpar at best, the entrées were of no special value, mostly lacking seasoning.

Food is always great. Service is a bit sloppy but it's still getting a 5 star from me because at least they are nice

Awful customer service which ruined the whole experience. Not worth the money or time. Disappointed to say the least

This place is my family's favourite place to eat. I don't know whats inside their marinate but its amazing and the meat itself is so juicy and soft. The service is very friendly and welcoming and they have an amazing selection of wines to choose from. I will definitely recommend to try this place out, you won’t regret it!

A gem! Total gem! Probably one of the nicest places, and best people in all of London. At least. We look forward coming back.

I went here to eat food with my partner. The service was absolutely terrible. The food presentation was also absolutely unprofessional. The food looked like it had just been snapped on the plate, with no care or professional presentation. The staff members were opening drinks and drinking it, while the rest of the staff were having a conversation and missing around. As for the service they forgot to bring us bread. Did not check with us, to whether or not the food was all okay. And lastly, when we asked for the bill, kept us waiting there. The food is definitely over priced for the portion and service you receive. If you would like a good experience in a Turkish restaurant, I would not recommend this one.

Fantastic restaurant, good service & so friendly stuff & owner 😀 👍 👌

Nice food, drinks, decor, atmosphere. Service good too. I had chicken as main course which was well cooked. Portions are not big but not very small either

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Had a very poor experience and would not recommend.

Be very careful if you're gluten intolerant/coeliac. My daughter is in terrible pain after having a GF meal, and after asking for confirmation the meal was gluten free.

This is one of the nicest places to eat in Hampstead. The ambiance is lovely, the place is tastefully decorated with Ottoman prints and instruments, and the music is always a subtle mix of traditional instrumental Turkish. The starters and mains are excellent, particularly the stews and oven cooked dishes. But note: the plates are small, and unless you order a couple of starters and pita, you'll be left wishing for more rice (possibly more of everything). The desserts are the weak link on the menu. The baklava is nice enough, but everything else feels hastily put together. Overall, recommend, but be prepared to order lots and fork out a good £30/pp+.

Great little restaurant with fabulous food. We had the hot meze selections and the baklava, all of which were lovely. Well priced, too! Staff are lovely and friendly and have a nice family feel to it.

Delicious food, efficient service. Lovely decor, warm and welcoming. Bit of a language barrier with a couple of waitress as to explaining food. There are a variety of salads and very authentic. Easy to eat vegan and veggie.

Incredible food, awesome staff, beautiful decor and music

The lentil soup was really good, the shish kebab meat was amazing, tender and very well spiced. The salad and rice were a little boring. The service was gentle, professional and the atmosphere is just as good as the service.

We had been in hospital visiting my grandad all day. Left feeling hungry. This gem of a restaurant is just around the corner from The Royal Free. The staff are fantastic friendly and nothing is too much trouble. They took the green peppers out of my dinner. The food is absolutely delicious. The best Turkish food I've ever eaten! My only disappointment was for desert there was only one pear left, so my sister and I had to share it. I cannot rate this restaurant high enough... wish it was closer to home.

مطعم تركي جيد والطاقم اتراك واجانب .. شيش الطاووق ووالحمص وبابا غنوج طيب

No había probado la comida turca, me ha encantado!!! El plato muy preparado, los nutrientes bien combinados El servicio atento y todo muy bueno y sabroso.

Great local food for all the classica

I was passing by this lovely looking restaurant and thought I'd stop for lunch. I ordered the Tavuk Shish at £15.90. The meat and the rice was cooked very nicely. There was a very, very, small portion of side salad. It was all served and cooked very nicely but I found the portions very small. The total bill including service was £17.90 but I was still quite hungry afterwards. Seeing as rice and basic salad isn't at all expensive I think the price for a few cubes of meat is a bit too much.

This was my favourite restaurant ,But!! Was there last night and food wasn't as good and restaurant didn't have same feel it was messy and old I felt like it hadn't been cleaned .....I ordered shish kebabs houmous and calamari two glasses of wine the bill was 96 pounds ???....last time I went there for same dishes was 60 pounds ?? Never going back !!!!

Had a very special evening at Zara, highly recommend it!! The food, service and ambiance is all amazing, will definitely be coming back!!

The most delicious Turkish food I’ve had in london, or anywhere.. lovely lovely service as well. Also delicious wine!!!!!

Used to be a lovely restaurant and a family favourite, but sadly its gone down hill. Had to wait an hour for a main course. When it did arrive it was inedible - I think it had been under a lamp for the whole hour. Sent it back, but still had to ask for it to be taken off the bill. Front of house staff trying to do the best, but that only goes so far.

Turkish hospitality and cuisine at its worst. Oh dear!

Walked past and thought it looked lovely, booked a table for 7.30 so we could pop across the road and enjoy a drink first. Lady server kindly put a reserve sign on an outside table underneath the canopy. Came back to find our table had been allocated to someone else. They brought a new table out ( which was wonky). However as no room under the canopy, we were on the pavement. 5 minutes later it started to rain so we had no option to move inside. Would not have needed to if they had given us our original table. Now I could have forgiven that had the food been exceptional, sadly not . I had the meatballs, which were so dry i had to ask for a sauce/dip to accompany them. The meal which included boiled rice & salad was dry and of poor quality. My other half ordered lamb moussaka. The comment was it was ok but could not see much lamb. When the bill came we saw why, they had given her a vegetarian moussaka ! We pointed this out to the waitress, no apology and no interest, shrugged her shoulders and walked off. On a side note another table had the bill brought to them 3 times as they had been charged for extra items that had not been part of there meal.

Lovely meźze, very friendly staff

Very nice place to have diner. Great atmosphere and good food.

Lovely Turkish restaurant just outside Hampstead Heath park, 15-minute walk from Belsize park tube station. Simple restaurant but very welcoming and smiling staff. Nice environment. Good food, very tasty and traditional. Recommended

Waste of money very expensive not food at all Not tasty food I ordered lamb chops And rice very very little portion and not tasty at all

Not impressed, and I won't be back. Ordered chicken breast in an interesting sounding tomato sauce with herbs and garlic, incl. rice and salad (Tavuk Tava). I got chicken pieces in a very watery sauce that tasted like a watered-down shop-bought spaghetti sauce. Had to use the teaspoon that came with my tea in order to eat some of it. The amount of rice was far too small, and so it was difficult to eat the sauce. The salad was uninspired and covered in salad sauce which I hate and hadn't ordered. Usually I eat salad with olive oil or something like that if I have it in a Mediterranean restaurant. The entire meal tasted very ordinary and cost £15.95. For £9.50 I wouldn't have said anything... The waitress was friendly. I won't be back. Worst Turkish meal I've ever had. Just a lack of love!

Kicked out! For ordering only coffee

Everything was really tasty, delicious and fresh. Thank you so much! Herşey o kadar güzel ve lezzetliydi ki, mezeler, güveç…Bi an annem gelmiş hissi yarattı :) iyi ki varsınız

The food was very delicious and authentic. The service was quick, although they forgot to bring us the water first and brought cutlery after bringing the starter. The facilities were clean and tidy and the restaurant had nice music. It gets busy on a Sunday afternoon, so consider booking in advance. The prices are quite high but it's worth it.

I’m giving you one star because I placed an order via Uber eats, it was showing the order was on its way and then one hour later you cancelled the order.

Food was 'ok' took them over 50 mins to prepare our food (2 meals only) I requested a take away in the end and didn't find it particularly tasty or special But this is coming from someone that is in Turkey every 3-4weeks maybe my expectation was higher due to this. I won't be back unfortunately. Nice location and nice staff.

One of the best restaurants in London providing delicious and healthy mediterranean food from Turkish, Kurdish, and Greek cuisine. Tastes like home-made food. Super-friendly staff

A small restaurant that brings you a taste and feel of Turkey. There's a generous diversity on Turkish dishes and the food is quite good, the staff are friendly, but not so welcoming. The prices on the other hand are ridiculous if you're coming in a group of friends.

This is a meze costing £15. So very disappointing.

Nous avons choisi le lieu car bien noté sur google mais nous avons été très déçus ! Plats : 1/5 : Nous n’avons pris que des mezze froid et chauds, les produits sont basiques et mal cuisinés. Ne prenez surtout pas les artichauts qui baignent dans un liquide ragoûteux. Les plats ne sont pas aboutis Service : 1/5 : le restaurant doit manquer d’organisation car le service n’est pas efficace malgré le peu de monde lorsque nous y étions. De plus, la personne qui nous a servi n’était pas aimable, n’a pas noté notre commande et est revenue nous demander ce qu’on a choisi un peu plus tard. Ils ont oublié de nous servir nos boissons malgré que nous leur ayons rappelé 2 fois. Nous sommes partis sans consommer les boissons. Accessibilité fauteuil roulant : 4/5 : l’entrée du restaurant n’a pas de marches. La salle est suffisamment grande pour un fauteuil roulant. Je n’ai pas testé les toilettes.

Very nice Greek food had a nice shish kofte with taramasalata and pita bread

Visited on Friday my husband had the Lamb and I had King Prawns in a cream sauce both lovely and very tasty would visit again if visiting Hampstead

A delightful family restaurant right by Hampstead Heath. Today was my first time at Zara. The food was standout: lots of choice and the best falafels I’ve ever had: light, crispy and juicy, melt-in-the mouth tastyness! The owner Hassan is the perfect host and the service generally was warm, informal and attentive. Today was cold and the fireside tables at the back beneath the lovely coloured glass lanterns from Istanbul made for a cosy gorgeous setting. We had a proper feast. Highly recommend!

Very good. Turkish. Lovely coffee and baklava.

Beautiful place, friendly atmosphere, you will love it!

Small restaurant with plenty of big tasteful food. Absolutely love their grilled fish. Highly recommend it if you're near the Belsize Park area