Sofra Mayfair

Price

££

Cuisine

Home Cooking (Lokanta)

Area

Soho & West End

Sofra Mayfair is a Turkish restaurant on Shepherd Street in Shepherd Market, the small village-like corner of Mayfair between Piccadilly and Curzon Street. It’s one of the Sofra group’s central London restaurants, a group closely associated with restaurateur Hüseyin Özer.

The menu runs from Turkish breakfast and meze to slow-cooked Ottoman-style mains. Hünkar beğendi, lamb over smoky aubergine purée, is a signature, alongside İskender, islim kebab wrapped in aubergine, and grills such as şiş köfte and chicken şiş. Desserts include künefe, kazandibi and su muhallebisi.

It suits a smart but relaxed dinner, a long lunch in Mayfair or a meal before a night out in the West End.

What to order at Sofra Mayfair

The menu is built for sharing, so order a few meze and a slow-cooked main for the table.

• Hünkar beğendi – lamb or chicken over smoky aubergine and cheese purée
• İslim kebap – slow-cooked lamb wrapped in aubergine with tomato sauce and rice
• İskender – lamb or chicken over bread with tomato sauce and yoghurt
• Kuru fasulye – white bean stew with meat, served with rice
• Börek – filo parcels filled with spinach and cheese
• Menemen – eggs cooked with peppers and tomatoes
• Künefe – hot shredded pastry with melted cheese and syrup
• Kazandibi – caramelised milk pudding

Atmosphere and good to know

The dining room is warm and comfortable, with linen on the tables and friendly, efficient service. There’s a full drinks list with wine, Champagne, beer and rakı, plus ayran and Turkish tea and coffee.

Halal status isn’t stated. Vegetarians have meze, börek and egg dishes to choose from. You can book by phone, email or through the restaurant’s website.

Sofra Mayfair opening hours

Open every day, 12:00–22:30. Hours can change on bank holidays, so check with the restaurant before you travel.

How to get to Sofra Mayfair

Green Park station (Jubilee, Piccadilly and Victoria lines) is around 6 minutes’ walk away, and Hyde Park Corner (Piccadilly line) is about 8 minutes. Buses 9, 14, 19 and 38 run along Piccadilly nearby.

For live routes and disruptions, use the TfL Journey Planner.

Menu, ordering and contact

Official website · Menu · Call 020 7493 3320

More Turkish food nearby

Nearby, try Chargal, Sheesh Mayfair and Yasmin, or browse all Turkish restaurants in Soho & West End. New to Turkish food? Start with our guide to popular Turkish dishes or see the best Turkish restaurants in London.

Features

• Alcohol served

Location