Aziziye Restaurant in Hackney

We came for a quick kebab but decided to sit down and found the whole experience to be a pleasure. Food was super fast and amazing, staff are friendly, and service was terrific. Yilmaz was very attentive and accomodating.

Our first visit to this lovely restaurant in its glorious building after living in Hackney for a LONG time. As starters we had humus and cacik and really amazing sigara boregi - very freshly made and delicious - the best I have ever eaten. We had delicious lamb shish and lamb doner, very fresh salad. Though I love Turkish wines, the restaurant doesn't serve alcohol - it is in a mosque - so we had a jug of mango lassi which was fantastic and I didn't miss my Cankaya a bit - for once. Yilmaz totally lived up to his reputation on the reviews here as a very attentive guide through the menu and a friendly waiter!

Absolutely amazing restaurant, highly recommend. This is my 2nd time visiting and I remembered why I loved it the first time round. The private seating area is so ideal and comfortable, and the staff are super friendly and communicative! The food in particular was worth every penny!!! It was very easy to pray as well, given that it’s just below a mosque.

The waiter Ahmet served us today. We come to this amazing restaurant all the time but Ahmad served us really well. Usually we have to request things like ketchup and sauces but Alhamdulillah he bought it all and served us with alot of grace. Jazak Allahu Khairan Ahmed. May الله سبحانه وتعالى increase you. Aameen

Food was really good, didn’t have to wait long at all, we got the Platter mixed grill for 2 people. It came as a selection of grilled meats on a bed of rice; chicken shish, lamb shish, chops, wings, ribs and kefta, along with a really nice green salad and a selection of sides such as hummus, cacik, and ezme which were delicious! It was a lot of food for us and we couldn’t finish it! Service was great. We enjoyed our private area sitting on the comfy floor sofas in our booth. There are different sized booths depending on how large your group/family is. Would definitely recommend and will be returning InShaaAllah. Also useful to have the masjid attached- just make sure you get there before the end of Isha prayer as the masjid does close after that time.

Chilad is a very good server and very nice and even gave us extra food and always smiles with the customers

Conveniently located right at the mosque, this place offers authentic flavours that truly stand out. The portions are generous, and I highly recommend trying the lamb—it’s absolutely delicious! Excellent value for money, too. A fantastic dining option!

Yilmaz was very attentive and presize and has a smile face.

We visited as a family of four and asked for a room with floor cushions for privacy. Initially, the staff claimed all rooms were fully reserved, but this was not true. but after some back and forth, we were given a room that was clearly free. The other rooms stayed empty for the entire hours we were there, which made us feel uncomfortable and unwelcome. We ordered the Platter for 2, extra naan, and drinks for around £50. The food was delicious with generous portions, and the Turkish ambiance was peaceful. However, no complimentary Turkish tea was offered, which is usually standard in other Turkish restaurants. The mosque upstairs is a great feature for those wanting to pray.

One of the best Turkish restaurants in London! Service was brilliant and of course the food. Highly recommend the Adana! yilmaz was a great host very attentive and friendly!

Great spot for Adana Kebab near Dalston, great service, everything is on spot. Yilmaz is very attentive and professional.

Great spot to eat attached to the mosque. Food is really good, and place itself was nice and cosy.

Good place to call past after yoga (yeah, I know) but head downstairs and sit at one of the low tables. Great service from Yilmaz. Fresh Ayran recommended and cracking falafel.

Lovely food, great service. Very clean and didn’t take forever to get the food! Really great authentic ocakbasi taste! Yılmaz served us and he was very attentive but gave us space too!

Food was excellent. The heating was not on. it was very cold when we complained, told by the manager / owner that heating is not working 😞. The guy was not very courteous. Waiting staff were good but the manager/owner was quite rude.

Excellent food and service from waiter Yilmaz. Solid candidate for one of the best Turkish restaurants around. Meats were fresh and expertly served.

Yilmaz is a very hospitable young man who made me feel welcome and comfortable in the restaurant. He served my family and I with the utmost care and respect. I will definitely recommend the Aziziye restaurant to my friends and family. The prices are great value for money and I will come back again and again. I have found my spot.

I came straight from Paris, Thanks to Yilmaz for the service it was excellent I recommend this restaurant and it's super good!

The food was very good. They gave very nice treats. Mr. Yılmaz took very good care of us, we were very pleased. Thank you very much again.

It was a wonderful dinner with our child. The waitstaff was kind and generous, and special thanks to Yılmaz for his excellent service.

Excellent food and service. Thank you, Mr. Yilmaz.

Yilmaz provided very good service

I was pleased to find it better than when I was a student 8 years ago. Mr. Yılmaz made us feel at home, thank you for your interest and taste.

Excellent food and an even better service from Yilmaz. The lamb chops here were my favourite 🙌🏽

Nice place and good food and service. Yilmaz good service

Thank you very much Yilmaz. You are professional and your service was excellent 👏 👌. Appreciate that Abdi Hussein

Delicious food, complements to the chef for the delicious platter. Absolutely amazing service from the server Yelmas.

Great food and Yilmaz was so attentive, but some Turkish music would have been great. Maybe some dim lighting also to give it a softer feel.

Stunning. Brilliant food, recommend the chops. Yilmaz was fantastic.

Yilmaz’s service is very good👍! Very delicious and a huge portion!

The best place to have proper HMC halal food. Delicious Food and always fresh. Amazing service friendly atmosphere, perfect for families. Waiter Yilmaz was so kind and helpful, made sure we had good food and an excellent service. Thank you

The food was good, the waiter Mr. Yılmaz provided very good service, we were satisfied, thank you as a family.

Everything was very nice and delicious, thank you for your efforts, especially Mr. Yılmaz, thank you very much, hopefully we will see you soon

good food. We came as 5 people. Thanks to Mr Yilmaz for excellent service. Merci khodafez güle güle

Yilmaz provided an excellent description of the menu and provided an excellent service

nice food love the veggie wraps ! peacefull, quiet, clean !

Good quality food! Lost my pictures for upload. The staff are very friendly and helpful. They are kind, and a nice bonus is the beautiful architecture outside and lovely mosque nearby .

Local institution, been here for years and consistently been top notch!

Been coming here for years. Lovely place with a great atmosphere and the main thing the food is exceptional, piping hot lahmacun. Juicy lamb chops and ribs. Highly recommended!

Visited for the first time at the weekend. We got: Platter for 2 Lahmacun Lamb beyti The food for the most part was good, nothing was absolutely amazing. Only complaint with regard to the food was that the lamb shish was quite dry and a little tough. They kindly allowed us to swap the chicken shish for lamb donner. This was actually quite enjoyable and had a nice bit of char on it. Bless, the guy serving our booth was not well but still did his best to accommodate us and serve us promptly. When we called to make the booking the man who answered was quite abrupt. I’ll give the benefit of the doubt that he may have been particularly busy getting ready for service. The floor booths are very cosy and comfortable. Really nice touch that we enjoyed as a family.

The best Turkish cousin restaurant in London. We had 2 platters mix grill that was absolutely delicious. As a Turkish, I found the meal's taste exactly same like in Turkey. Highly recommended with the warm and friendly stuff. Thank you for our delicious food experience and beautiful place.

Please must order Lamb chops. That's was amazing. So juice

The manager was very rude . Asked if I can have seating in the private booth as I had my family with me . Gave me a very rude reply and did NOT allow me to use them even though there were a few booths empty . I phoned in before I arrived and was told they will be available . The food was not to satisfactory standards either for the price they charge and the portions are tiny . Would NOT recommend or there ever again

Tasty food with Turkish peaceful ambience. We were seating in one of the rooms where you sit on cushions on the floor. The room provides privacy and coziness. The Turkish tea at the end of our meals were great too. I highly recommend the mix kebab and the ayran! The mosque upstairs is perfect too, ensuring you don't miss out on obligations.

The food quality was fairly good. However, the service was awful. We was rushed to eat our food and when we requested tea the manager refused to give us tea in a horrible manner. He spoke to us rudely throughout the time we were there. I do not recommend.

Updated review 30/08/24: The once pleasant customer service has considerably deteriorated, the manager was strangely stand-offish from the get go and wasn't very pleasant to speak to over the phone or in person. The closing time was clearly stated as 11pm but we were constantly being reminded that they would be cleaning up at 10:30pm. We arrived at 10pm and had finished eating by 10:20 so as not to cause any inconvenience, the bill was hastily brought to us and when we requested tea we were told that we've already been accommodated for and that tea wouldn't be provided. A word of advice, regardless how successful your business is, a quick way of losing once loyal customers is to make them feel as if they are doing you a favour by visiting your establishment. A kind word and maybe 5-10 minutes of your time goes a long way. Old review below: Very easy to call and make a booking and generally the customer service is good. One of the few places in London that offer a traditional Turkish private dining experience, this is one of the reasons my family and I really enjoy coming here. The booths are kept clean and it's really nice to sit on the floor and enjoy a slightly more intimate setting than a usual restaurant, I'd urge others to try this for themselves. Food is always brilliant and gets served surprisingly quickly. Only complaint would be that sometimes the pizza/bread oven closes rather early. Also prices have gone up slightly recently but this isn't too uncommon to see.

I've been here a few times in the past and the food and service was very nice. For whatever reason the manager today wasn't very nice rushed us to leave at 10:30 and refused to give us tea. Very disappointing i won't be coming back soon.

One of the halal places where alcohol not sold, comparing to other restaurants on a street. This one is 100% halal, I advice fellow muqmin to go here and avoid other Turkish restaurants where they sell alcohol

I traveled 250 miles to eat cag kebab. And what I was told is they had it long time ago and they weren’t doing it now. When I asked why didn’t update their web sites, the answer was “ we don’t care and don’t have time” so unfortunates

Went to the floor seated cubicle and loved the privacy. The food came really quick, and they were very accommodating. Thank you!

Overall good restaurant. Some items in the menu are fantastic and some are normal. Service is fair enough but prices are a bit high compared to the quality of food. The chops were not edible at all, like if I’m eating plastic!

İskender was mid but the Adana and lamb was 10/10. Bread was cold but tea was very nice. Nice service too.

Love this place. We get the floor seating in the sectioned area. So comfortable and clean. Food it's good portions and tasty.

I had a wonderful experience. The food was really good, with authentic flavors and high-quality ingredients. The private room added a special touch to the evening, providing an intimate and comfortable dining atmosphere. Although it is a bit pricey, the overall experience was worth it. I highly recommend this restaurant for anyone looking to enjoy delicious Turkish cuisine in a great setting.

Loved the food here. Great portions for the price. Highly recommend and I'd definitely revisit.

Neat and clean Turkish restaurant. The food is delicious and the prices are reasonable.

The food was so yummy. We enjoyed having food there, especially indoor sitting area

Excellent food with great customer service

We ordered lahmacun and ribs from Uber, even though I wrote a note, the lahmacun was spicy, not crispy, it was like dough, the meat in the rib was hard, tasteless and undercooked, the package was sloppy and of poor quality, I did not like it at all and was not satisfied.

Excellent and Authentic Turkish food. Meats and Kababs served fresh off the grill. Chicken Kabab and Adana kabab were juicy and flavorful. Highly recommend getting their Mix Grill Platter

Foods nice but would prefer the staff to be more welcoming when customers come

Went here today. Amazing sitting and good privacy especially for my niqabi sisters. Couldn’t believe myself when I found a turkish restaurant that didn’t serve any alcohol. We ordered the mixed grill came with a few sides. The food itself was very nice. Especially loved the chicken wings and adana kebab so flavourful. However found ribs a bit stale. Overall would definitely visit again!

Tasty. Well made. Beware of 10% extra charge for the floor seating

Fantastic food and brilliant service. I have been going to Aziziye for years, and the food is always 5-star. The servers are super friendly and very knowledgeable about the menu, so if you're ever stuck on what to order, be sure to ask for their recommendation. On our most recent visit, Volkan was our waiter, and he was very helpful and friendly. He gave us good recommendations on what to get, and it did not disappoint. The service he gave us was exceptional, and he was always available should we have a request, which I'm sure is a reflection of the entire waiting staff at Aziziye. There is also a mosque attached to the restaurant, which is convenient, as there are no issues with finding a place to pray. The food is also HMC halal. Will definitely be going again. P.S. They also provide high chairs for babies. They also do a lahmacun for £4, which is a good portion size, and is enough to fill you, especially for young children/teenagers.

A nice restaurant on the ground floor of Aziziye Mosque. Halal food. There are options such as soup, döner, lahmacun, kebab, pilaf and tea. The food is delicious and of high quality. There is also a grocery store and butcher here.

Lovely place been here quite a few time and service and food amazing will visit it again in-shaa-Allah

The dining area is superb with family privacy also being available. The taste of the food is quite decent . The price was very expensive. Be prepared to pay extra for eating in. Example of eat in price difference: take out price= £15.50 eat in price= £17.50

Early afternoon, relaxed lunch after a walk in nearby greenery. Two fab kebabs and tasty salad with an excellent waiter looking after us.

Been wanting to go to this place on recommendation of my neice.. Very cramped seating due to the cubicles which is a nice idea but not for everyone. Secondly the atmosphere was a bit dead maybe some ambient music or something. Food wise was nice nothing special to make me run back. The Jumbo platter could of done with a little more in regards to the price. The best thing I loved was that we Prayed in the mosque behind the Restaurant which was absolutely stunning. I would give Aziziye a 7/10

Great food and atmosphere. The duty manager was very accommodating. Other staff did not interact so warmly, although respectful. Perfect for families with hijab. It was quite when we went. They mistakenly mixed up our order but quickly resolved and apologised. Our second visit and we did not regret. It is under the beautiful Azizyah mosque so you can go and pray if you need to whilst your order is being prepared.

What a lovely restaurant. Very test food 😋

It's one my favourite restaurant in London Food, staff, my Son love the world flags!!!

Very good restaurant and food was amazing!!

What amazing restaurant and staff are very friendly

Just incredible restaurant, warm and caring staff. The food is exceptionally and above all accessible. THANKS !

Aziziye Restaurant sets the standard for excellence in dining. From the moment you step through the door, you're treated to a culinary experience that delights the senses.

The staff at Aziziye Restaurant go above and beyond to provide exceptional service. Their attentiveness and professionalism enhance the dining experience for every guest.Thanks🙏

Family-Friendly Haven: With its welcoming ambiance and diverse menu options, Aziziye Restaurant is the perfect spot for families to dine together and create lasting memories!!

Even one star is too much for that meat doner... Give it your due, it's a shame you don't give it away for free, it's raw meat, it's not cooked.

Decent turkish food place, has a takeaway/fast food upstairs and fine dining downstairs. They have these stools where you and your family can stay in and it's closed off to an extent and then has basic seeting chairs etc. Their food is the basic good turkish food and has good free starters.

I used to be a regular here for years with my husband and always loved it but sadly it has changed. I don’t know if the waiters have changed but the customer service is abysmal, I called just now to make a booking for a large group and asked the waiter what the maximum seating capacity was (just to be sure we wouldn’t be too many). The waiter on the phone was extremely rude and blunt and hung up on me, tried to ring back a few times, he rejected my calls. Perhaps he was having a bad day but this is how the customer service has been the last few times we’ve come. It’s definitely on the more expensive side for a turkish restaurant which would have been fine given the beautiful location underneath a mosque, but sadly the poor service really ruins the experience. I can see negative reviews have been left below and instead of apologising to customers and addressing the issues, management seem to be blaming them on ‘spam accounts’, which isn’t really how you run a business guys. We won’t be coming anymore.

We went there as a group of friends to experience the traditional Turkish foods. We really liked it. For the soup we ordered Paça Soup, it was really delicious. For the main, we ordered Jumbo Platter and it was enough for 6 people. We also tried Uludag Gazoz as a drink. For the dessert, we ordered Kunefe and Turkish tea. The only thing that I did not like was the cold. I asked one of the staff to turn on the hot AC but they did not. Other than that, it was good and we would like to go there again.

Be sure to try the Lahmacun and Künefe.

I truly loved this place and will be coming again, all the waiters were very attentive and met all our needs, all staff were very polite and respectful. The interior of the restaurant was fantastic and eye catching, it set a very good mood in the atmosphere. The food was divine, it was flavoursome and very tasty, overall i loved the service and definitely will be recommending it.

This is my third visit to Aziziye its Best Turkish restaurant I’ve been so far the food is always fresh friendly staff very authentic atmosphere specially i love the floor seating area makes you feel like you’re in Turkiye will definitely recommend.

I have never seen a better place than this before their foods are amazing, you want to carry on eating even though you’re full. Their customer service is very good very kind and nice, they always have a smiling face that spreads around positive energy. The atmosphere i have no words for, usual tables and seats, but you also have seats on the floor which is so comfortable and also i loved the privacy it gives. I recommend everyone to come and taste Aziziye food and see/ feel the comfort.

Extremely lovely staff they welcomed me and my friends very nicely there food was 10/10 definitely recommend to go there

Loved the food and the customer service.Amazing will recommend to everyone🥰

I can say that it is the only place in London where you can comfortably eat your meal in family rooms that are 100% halal, provide the best service with such delicious taste, a clean environment and friendly staff.

Great food, kind staff, perfect service. Highly recommended

Great service, amazing people coming with amazing food. Will definitely recommend to everybody❤️

Best food best restaurant and frendliy staff

Went for an iftar family of 10 food arrived on time all the meals were perfectly cooked the staff are very friendly and attentive will definitely come back again thanks again to all staff.

I was excited to visit Aziziye with my family this evening to break our fasting however I was left with the utmost shock with the costumer service. We were treated badly, ignored and mostly disrespected. The food was good but rip-off for the shared platter and when I called to book in they asked me to pay £120 to reserve and it’s non repay if you can’t make it- it’s ridiculous and unacceptable. I would not go there and would not recommend.

A Fantastic Dining Experience at Aziziye Restaurant Aziziye Restaurant, located on Newington High Road, has become one of my favorite places to dine in the area, and I've had the pleasure of visiting several times. The moment you enter Aziziye Restaurant, you're greeted with a cozy atmosphere and friendly staff, making you feel right at home. The decor is inviting, and the overall ambiance sets the stage for a wonderful dining experience. Now, let's talk about the food. The menu at Aziziye Restaurant offers a wide variety of Turkish dishes, each bursting with flavor and prepared with care. From delicious kebabs to hearty stews, there's something for everyone to enjoy. One dish that stands out for me is the grilled Kofte and doner meat which is always cooked to perfection and incredibly flavorful. The service at Aziziye Restaurant is also top-notch. The staff are attentive and helpful, ensuring that your dining experience is smooth and enjoyable. Whether you have dietary restrictions or simply need a recommendation, they are always happy to assist. In terms of value for money, Aziziye Restaurant offers great value for the quality of food and service provided. Whether you're dining alone, with friends, or with family, you'll leave feeling satisfied and eager to return. Overall, Aziziye Restaurant is a fantastic choice for anyone looking for delicious Turkish cuisine in a welcoming atmosphere. With its great food, friendly service, and reasonable prices, it's no wonder that I keep coming back for more.

Amazing atmosphere, delicious food, excellent service..

This is my second time here and I’m still blown away by the incredible food and service. I can’t recommend Aziziye enough - and special shout out to our server volkan he was amazing!

It was the most terrible experiences i have ever had. They did not serve us what we had ordered i have politely several times informed them that they have not brought our orders yet, they deliberately ignored at each time. i was not happy to pay over 100£ for 2 main course meal and 1 soup, 3 drink, even though their portion was ridiculously small. i had to force them to bring my soup indeed. They have charged me 10£ extra for my seating which was on the floor, small tucked no space and really cold. No hygiene. I spoke to the manager he was in a really rude manner didn't bother to even listen to me. And said i have to pay. AVOID THE BUSINESS. When charging for service fee legally it is not mandatory unless the customer is happy with the service, what makes you think you can do whatever you want. I am going to take this further. REZALET BIR ISLETME. Aksam calisan o menejere de terbiyesiz demek istiyorum. UTANMAZ

Best Turkish food I ever had ..

A beautiful place with yummy food. We didn’t make a reservation as we made a last minute decision to go. Waiters were not impressed by this. The restaurant wasn’t even full at the time of arrival nor at departure but we were told there was only a table upstairs which we gladly took because we just wanted to eat really. The service was dead, like it was literally as though they were waiting for us to leave with death stares. We ordered chicken shish and were given lamb shish instead which we didn’t really mind. We ate quickly, packed the remainder, paid and left. We weren’t offered tea or dessert nor did we ask because of the service. Fair enough we didn’t make a reservation, we would have however preferred to have been refused instead of such mannerless service.