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Kilis Kitchen is a Turkish restaurant on Theberton Street in Islington, just off Upper Street near Angel. Founder Mehmet Kocakerim was born in Kilis, a city in Turkey's far south-east close to the Syrian border, and the menu draws on that region's cooking: charcoal kebabs, lahmacun, pide and pistachio baklava, alongside Syrian and Lebanese meze. Signature dishes include the Kilis…
Kilis Kitchen is a Turkish restaurant on Theberton Street in Islington, just off Upper Street near Angel. Founder Mehmet Kocakerim was born in Kilis, a city in Turkey’s far south-east close to the Syrian border, and the menu draws on that region’s cooking: charcoal kebabs, lahmacun, pide and pistachio baklava, alongside Syrian and Lebanese meze.
Signature dishes include the Kilis kebab, a pistachio kebab and Kilis tava, as well as Ali Nazik, İskender, oruk kebab and beyti, with pide from the wood-fired oven. Meze range from humous beirouty and humous chawarma to mutabbal, kısır and mücver, and there are vegetarian and vegan mezze platters.
It suits a relaxed weekday lunch, a dinner date or a birthday party, with set lunch menus, party menus and seasonal menus for occasions such as Ramadan and Christmas.
What to order at Kilis Kitchen
Here are the dishes that best show Kilis Kitchen’s south-east Turkish roots.
- Kilis Kebab – the house kebab from the charcoal grill, also served as a sharing platter for two to six
- Fıstıklı Kebap – pistachio kebab, a nod to the pistachio orchards of the Kilis region
- Ali Nazik – grilled lamb served on smoky aubergine with garlic yoghurt
- İskender Kebab – sliced kebab over bread with tomato sauce and yoghurt
- Lahmacun – thin flatbread from the wood-fired oven, topped with minced meat and vegetables
- Humous Chawarma – hummus topped with lamb, herbs and pine kernels
- Mücver – courgette and feta fritters with a yoghurt dip
- Künefe – freshly prepared, from the dessert menu
Atmosphere and good to know
Kilis Kitchen aims to recreate the feel of its namesake city, and it runs as a relaxed neighbourhood dining room with a cocktail list alongside wine and beer. Its website advertises close-up magic on Friday evenings, and the team takes enquiries for private parties, birthdays and special events through its website, by phone or by email.
Tables can be booked online via Dojo. Vegetarians and vegans have dedicated choices, including a vegan mezze platter and a separate vegetarian section. A 12.5% service charge is added for all parties. Halal status isn’t stated on its website, so ask staff if needed. Lunch menus run from 11:30am.
Kilis Kitchen opening hours
Monday to Thursday: 11:30–23:00; Friday to Saturday: 11:30–23:30; Sunday: 11:30–23:00. Hours can change on bank holidays, so check with the restaurant before you travel.
How to get to Kilis Kitchen
Kilis Kitchen is on Theberton Street, a side street off Upper Street. Angel Underground station (Northern line) is about a 7-minute walk, and Highbury & Islington (Victoria line, Overground and National Rail) is roughly 15 minutes away. Buses 4, 19, 30 and 43 run along Upper Street, with stops a couple of minutes from the door.
Menu, ordering and contact
View the menu · Order or book online · Kilis Kitchen website · Instagram · Facebook · Call 020 7226 5489
More Turkish food nearby
Nearby, try Nova Grill (The Grill Club) and Liman Restaurant, or browse all Turkish restaurants in Islington and Angel. New to Turkish food? Start with our guide to popular Turkish dishes or see the best Turkish restaurants in London.
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