ANATOLI TURKISH RESTAURANT

BEST FOR A relaxed evening out with a group of friends. FOOD More than three decades on, Anatoli is still in its original location; the waiter still does the rounds carrying a mighty wooden tray with hot and cold mezze; and the slow-cooked lamb shank is still enormous. The garlic bread, sliced at your table with a flourish, is memorably good. The signature Anatolian lamb (cubed and cooked with rosemary, oregano, red peppers and tomatoes) is a family-sized helping of richly flavoured, tender lamb served with rice. The borani (spinach with yoghurt, caramelised onions, sultanas and turmeric) is deliciously zesty. You’ll have no room for dessert, which is a shame, because the cheesecake is made with Turkish delight. DRINKS Interesting contemporary Turkish cocktails and affordable house wines. SERVICE Friendly, confident and well-rehearsed staff. AMBIENCE Now 124 years old, this former Victorian coachhouse wears its Turkish garb well. The interior is richly coloured, warm and inviting. (AV)