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Dem Restaurant (Traditional Turkish Restaurant, Meze Grill)

turkish • ££

4.8Rating
2,483Reviews
5/5FSA Rating
FSA Rating
5/ 5
9.8
BIL Score
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Exceptional
Weighted score blending Google, TripAdvisor, FSA, and editorial signals
Detailed Breakdown
ambience
4.2
value
3.6
cleanliness
4.0
service
2.4
experience
3.5
Best in London Score
Google: 60% • Reviews: 20% • FSA: 20%
4.8Google
2,483 Google reviews

About

Located in Central London, this turkish restaurant offers a distinctive dining experience with a 4.8-star rating based on 2,483 reviews. The restaurant maintains a 5/5 Food Standards Agency hygiene rating and offers ££ pricing, serving authentic Turkish cuisine with Mediterranean influences. The restaurant provides a welcoming atmosphere for both casual diners and special occasions, combining quality food with excellent service. With its commitment to quality and customer satisfaction, this establishment has become a popular choice among locals and visitors alike.

What People Say

4.8Google Reviews
Based on 2,483 reviews
🏥5/5FSA Hygiene Rating
Food Standards Agency hygiene inspection
Best of London Score
Our proprietary rating combines Google reviews (60%), review quality (20%), and FSA hygiene (20%) to give you the most comprehensive assessment of London's dining scene.

Location & Contact

Address
11 Central Hill, London
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Opening Hours

Monday12:00 – 11:00 PM
Tuesday12:00 – 11:00 PM
Wednesday12:00 – 11:00 PM
Thursday12:00 – 11:00 PM
Friday12:00 – 11:00 PM
Saturday12:00 – 11:00 PM
Sunday12:00 – 11:00 PM

Price Per Person

£25 - £50Moderate

Estimated price per person for a typical meal including starter, main, and drink

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What People Say

Emma
a week ago

What an absolute Turkish Delight. This restaurant is A-Mazing... Plenty of food options, with lots of delicious choices. Meat is grilled inside with open kitchen viewing, so inside can get a little hot. Extensive drinks and cocktail menu, the cocktails are strong & tasty. Environment is really cosy, and great for couples, families, groups, etc Food was 10/10, no room for any issues whatsoever. The chicken, beef and lamb was exceptionally cooked, flavoursome and delicious. Condiments and accompaniments were spot on. Total feast for a foodie. Staff were so friendly, and welcoming. And to end the meal you are given complementary Bakalava, which although I was stuffed; tasted divine and finished the experience off to perfection.

Virgil Stoian
2 weeks ago

Went there for dinner on a Monday evening with my wife and another couple. Once we walked in, we were warmly greated by one of the chefs and then we went to the table where our friend was waiting for us. The menus were already on the table, so we started thinking what we were going to have so by the time the last member of our group arrived, we could place the orders. We started with a cold mix meze platter and 2 ayrans to drink. The flatbread that came with the platter was very nice and full of flavour as it had been warmed up on the grill where the meats were being done. On the platter there was a combination of yoghurt with spinach and herbs, hummus, olives, tabuleh and a few slices of cucumbers and tomatoes. After thoroughly enjoying that, it was the time for the main event: the Dem Jumbo meal platter. As we were 4 people, we originally asked if this would be enough and our host was quick to reassure us that it will be. We were definitely impressed with the size of the platter. It had chicken breast, wings and lamb on top, flatbread in the middle and rice and bulgur wheat as the base. Everything was incredibly flavoured and we actually had to take some of the food as takeaway as it was too much. At the end, we ordered some Turkish tea and baclava. The tea was nice and hot, so it helped with the digestion, whereas the baclava's sweetness was welcomed after all the meat intake. The service was very good and the host was kind enough to take off the baclava from the bill, a small gesture which we appreciated. The atmosphere in the restaurant was nice and quiet up until 2 large groups came in. They were having a good time, but they could've been a bit more mindful about the other customers. This does not take anything from the great service we received. Overall a very nice experience, incredible food and we would love to come back again.

A&B Sonmez-Khagram
2 weeks ago

My friend and I have been here multiple times, and we love it so much we travel over from SW London. The food, service and atmosphere are always wonderful, come hungry cause the portions are really generous and the complimentary bread and dips are drool inducing. Will definitely be back soon.

BertJan
2 months ago

We recently dined at this delightful Turkish restaurant and had a thoroughly enjoyable experience. The meal began with a lovely touch: a complimentary salad, fresh and vibrant, accompanied by warm, fluffy bread and a variety of flavorful sauces that set the tone for the meal. I ordered the shish mixed chicken and lamb, which was a highlight—beautifully grilled, tender, and packed with smoky flavor. My partner opted for a lamb shish, which she found tasty but noted was somewhat tough in texture. We both agreed that the meats could have benefited from a touch more seasoning to elevate the flavors further, but this was a minor critique in an otherwise excellent meal. The true star of the evening was the complimentary baklava offered at the end. It was absolutely amazing crisp, sweet, and perfectly layered with nuts and syrup, leaving us both smiling. Overall, the warm hospitality, generous extras, and quality of the food made for a very nice dining experience. We’d happily return!

Topher Winters
5 months ago

Brought my wife here for her birthday dinner. The staff were welcoming and friendly from the moment we entered. They were attentive at every stage of the meal. We had a cold meze starter platter and selections from the yoghurt grill. There was more food than the two of us could finish but it was so delicious we tried our best to clear our plates. We will definitely return, and bring friends and family in town.