- Price
- £
- Cuisine
- Gözleme & Mantı
- Area
- Walthamstow
Istanbul Gözleme is a small Turkish street-food spot on Forest Road in Walthamstow, close to Lloyd Park and the William Morris Gallery. It keeps short daytime hours and only opens on Wednesdays and at weekends. As the name says, gözleme is the focus: thin hand-rolled dough, filled, folded and cooked on a hot griddle until crisp at the edges. We…
Istanbul Gözleme is a small Turkish street-food spot on Forest Road in Walthamstow, close to Lloyd Park and the William Morris Gallery. It keeps short daytime hours and only opens on Wednesdays and at weekends.
As the name says, gözleme is the focus: thin hand-rolled dough, filled, folded and cooked on a hot griddle until crisp at the edges. We haven’t been able to confirm the full menu, so check the day’s fillings when you arrive.
It’s best for a quick lunch, a snack during a walk in the park or a weekend bite on the go.
What to order at Istanbul Gözleme
Keep it simple and order the dish the place is named after; fillings vary, so ask what’s freshly made that day.
- Gözleme – griddled flatbread folded around a savoury filling such as cheese, spinach, potato or mince
- Mantı – small Turkish dumplings, when they’re on, usually served with garlic yoghurt and chilli butter
- Çay – Turkish black tea, the usual partner for gözleme
Cook it at home
Liked what you ate at Istanbul Gözleme? Try our gözleme recipe and mantı recipe at home. You can also read more about gözleme.
Atmosphere and good to know
This is a casual, counter-style operation rather than a sit-down restaurant, so expect to eat on the go or nearby. Food is made to order, which can mean a short wait when it’s busy at the weekend.
Halal status isn’t stated. Gözleme is easy to order vegetarian, with cheese, spinach and potato fillings common. Opening is limited to Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday daytimes, so check before you make a special trip.
Istanbul Gözleme opening hours
Monday and Tuesday: Closed; Wednesday: 10:00–16:00; Thursday and Friday: Closed; Saturday and Sunday: 10:00–16:00. Hours can change on bank holidays, so check with the restaurant before you travel.
How to get to Istanbul Gözleme
Walthamstow Central (Victoria line and Overground) is around 12 minutes’ walk away. Buses 34, 123 and 275 run along Forest Road and stop nearby.
For live routes and disruptions, use the TfL Journey Planner.
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More Turkish food nearby
Nearby, try Pınar Kebab Walthamstow, Çınar Grill and Gökyüzü Walthamstow, or browse all Turkish restaurants in Walthamstow. New to Turkish food? Start with our guide to popular Turkish dishes or see the best Turkish restaurants in London.
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