- Cuisine
- Meze & Fine Dining
- Area
- Croydon
Mithras Croydon is a Turkish and Mediterranean restaurant on George Street in the town centre, a few minutes’ walk from East Croydon station. The restaurant describes its cooking as rooted in family traditions, with charcoal-grilled meats and seafood at the centre of the menu. Expect the grill favourites, from lamb şiş and Adana kebab to speciality sharing platters, alongside classic…
Mithras Croydon is a Turkish and Mediterranean restaurant on George Street in the town centre, a few minutes’ walk from East Croydon station. The restaurant describes its cooking as rooted in family traditions, with charcoal-grilled meats and seafood at the centre of the menu.
Expect the grill favourites, from lamb şiş and Adana kebab to speciality sharing platters, alongside classic meze such as hummus, falafel, calamari and grilled hellim. Lighter choices include fresh salads and vegetarian casseroles, and homemade breads and desserts such as sütlaç and baklava round things off.
Mithras is a versatile town-centre option. It runs a bottomless brunch, a happy hour and a full drinks list, and it hosts private parties for up to 100 guests, so it suits office lunches, birthdays and big family gatherings as well as dinner before a show at the Fairfield Halls.
What to order at Mithras
Grills and meze to order at Mithras:
- Adana Kebap – spiced minced lamb skewer grilled over charcoal
- Kuzu Şiş – tender lamb shish from the charcoal grill
- Karışık Izgara – speciality mixed grill platter for sharing
- Humus – classic chickpea and tahini dip with homemade bread
- Hellim – grilled halloumi cheese
- Kalamar – fried calamari, one of the classic starters
- Sütlaç – Turkish baked rice pudding
- Baklava – layered filo pastry with nuts and syrup
Atmosphere and good to know
Mithras is a spacious, casual restaurant that suits families, groups and celebrations. It takes private parties of up to 100 guests and offers seasonal set menus. Listings note wheelchair access and occasional live entertainment.
There is a full drinks list with wine, beer, spirits, cocktails and traditional Turkish drinks, plus a happy hour and bottomless brunch. A breakfast and brunch menu runs at weekends, when the restaurant opens at 10am. Vegetarian casseroles and meze are available. Booking through ResDiary is recommended at weekends.
Mithras opening hours
Monday: 12:00–22:00; Tuesday to Friday: 12:00–23:00; Saturday to Sunday: 10:00–23:00. Hours can change on bank holidays, so check with the restaurant before you travel.
How to get to Mithras
East Croydon station (Southern, Thameslink and Overground connections) is about a five-minute walk, and the George Street and East Croydon tram stops are close by. Many bus routes serve central Croydon, including the 119, 194, 197 and 410 on George Street and Wellesley Road.
Menu, ordering and contact
View the menu · Order or book online · Mithras website · Instagram · Facebook · Call 020 8688 7777
More Turkish food nearby
Nearby, try Helvadere, or browse all Turkish restaurants in Croydon. New to Turkish food? Start with our guide to popular Turkish dishes or see the best Turkish restaurants in London.
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