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HomeRestaurantsCity of London, Greater LondonThe Iskele
The Iskele
4.8
9 reviews
100% will return

The Iskele

179 Whitecross Street, City of London, Greater London

Turkish$$

Halal summary

Staff has given verbal assurance of halal status.. All food at this restaurant is certified halal.

Fully halal
Alcohol served

About The Iskele

They do good £9 lunch menus with starter and main course. Quite busy during lunch hour. Situated on one of the oldest market streets in London, the Iskele adds a hint of Mediterranean spice to this historic part of London. Staying true to its Turkish roots, you will enjoy your dining experience surrounded by authentic ottomonian decor.

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Hours

Monday11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Tuesday11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Wednesday11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Thursday11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Friday11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Saturday11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Sunday11:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Amenities

Transit access

Location

179 Whitecross Street, City of London, Greater London

4.8
9 reviews·100% would return
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Oct 31, 2017•27 reviews
5

Halal status confirmed with waiter before ordering. Food, ambience and decor was great. Would definitely go again inshaAllah

Would return
Yelp

Anonymous

Yelp
Sep 12, 2024
5

Nice and neat place to dine… Children friendly. Nice food… great choice of drinks available… Kind and well mannered people serving there. A little bit pricy though

Would return
Yelp

Anonymous

Yelp
Sep 5, 2024
5

All around fabulous! The food was incredible, the staff was fantastic and the atmosphere was inviting. I might have had the best kunnefe of my life.

Would return
Yelp

Anonymous

Yelp
Mar 17, 2024
3

I recently visited this restaurant, and while some aspects were decent, there were a few key disappointments. First, there was no visible halal certification displayed, which is something many diners expect from a Turkish restaurant. The Adana kofte seemed readymade and lacked the fresh, flavorful quality you usually find in other Turkish establishments. Unfortunately, I would not recommend this place for Adana kofte. Additionally, no extra complementary sauces were offered, which is something I’ve enjoyed at other Turkish restaurants. Similarly, there were no desserts or tea provided after the meal, a gesture that’s typically standard in other places. On the positive side, the food was clean and the salad was nice. However, given that the prices are on par with other Turkish restaurants, the overall quality didn’t match up. I hope the restaurant can make improvements in these areas, especially when compared to similar places.

Would return
Yelp

Anonymous

Yelp
Dec 27, 2023
5

Visited them for team lunch. Booked it last minute for the group of 10. Amazing food and great service .

Would return
Yelp

Anonymous

Yelp
Jun 21, 2023
5

As someone who has had Turkish food from a variety of different restaurants across the world (including Türkiye itself) their offering of Adana Kebab is phenomenally good, and lived up to my expectations. It tastes as good as it looks. Seating and atmosphere was fantastic, and staff were attentive to any special requests. I’d like to visit again.

Would return
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Anonymous

Yelp
Nov 23, 2022
5

Iskele is great for dinner or lunch out! Staff are always friendly, helpful and welcoming. Every dish I’ve had is super tasty and their menu has lots of options for vegetarians and meat eaters alike.

Would return
Yelp

Anonymous

Yelp
Jul 2, 2022
5

We had a beautiful meal here and booked it through The Fork where we managed to get a generous discount. Staff were attentive and pleasant especially the lovely lady who made sure we had everything we needed. The serving sizes aren't as big as we're used to at other Mediterranean restaurants, but found that it was enough to satisfy the whole family, but don't expect huge portions here. They however do not disappoint in taste so everyone's still very happy and looking forward to our next visit.

Would return
Yelp

Anonymous

Yelp
Jun 13, 2022
5

Very clean and comfortable place with ample seating. Walking distance from Old Street station. Great service and the food was amazing. Although the choice of food is great and very tasty and fresh but the choice of soft drinks is limited.

Would return

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