- Price
- ££
- Cuisine
- Ocakbaşı & Grill
- Area
- Wood Green
Tarshish is a stylish Turkish and Mediterranean restaurant at the southern end of Wood Green High Road, right by Turnpike Lane station. It won Best Newcomer at the British Kebab Awards in 2017, and it has a calm, grown-up feel compared with the grill houses around it. The menu covers Turkish meze and grills, with vegetarian starters such as babagannuş…
Tarshish is a stylish Turkish and Mediterranean restaurant at the southern end of Wood Green High Road, right by Turnpike Lane station. It won Best Newcomer at the British Kebab Awards in 2017, and it has a calm, grown-up feel compared with the grill houses around it.
The menu covers Turkish meze and grills, with vegetarian starters such as babagannuş and tabule, kebabs from the charcoal grill and slow-braised lamb shank among the mains. A cocktail list sits alongside the usual Turkish drinks.
It suits a date night or a relaxed evening meal with friends, and it opens from late afternoon until late.
What to order at Tarshish
These are dishes that come up for Tarshish, from meze to the grill.
- Babagannuş – smoky chargrilled aubergine dip
- Tabule – parsley, bulgur and tomato salad
- Kuzu incik – slow-braised lamb shank
- Ayran – chilled salted yoghurt drink
Cook it at home
Liked what you ate at Tarshish? Try our ayran recipe, Adana kebab recipe and grilled köfte recipe at home. You can also read more about kebabs.
Atmosphere and good to know
The room is sleek and fairly romantic, and there has been live jazz on some evenings. Cocktails are served, so it works as much for drinks as for dinner. Vegetarians do well among the meze. Halal status isn’t stated.
It opens from 5pm on weekdays and from 3pm at weekends, staying open until 1am on Friday and Saturday. Booking is a good idea at weekends.
Tarshish opening hours
Monday to Thursday: 17:00–00:00; Friday: 17:00–01:00; Saturday: 15:00–01:00; Sunday: 15:00–00:00. Hours can change on bank holidays, so check with the restaurant before you travel.
How to get to Tarshish
Turnpike Lane station (Piccadilly line) is around 2 minutes’ walk away, and Wood Green station is about 10 minutes up the High Road. Bus routes 29, 141, 144 and 221 stop on the High Road nearby.
For live routes and disruptions, use the TfL Journey Planner.
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More Turkish food nearby
Nearby, try Diyarbakır Taş Fırın and Kervan Sofrasi – Wood Green, or browse all Turkish restaurants in Wood Green. New to Turkish food? Start with our guide to popular Turkish dishes or see the best Turkish restaurants in London.
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