awesome food! nice vibe! difficult parking space.. a little pricey.. portion size could be better.. read more

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Been here few times, food is alwsys consistent. Baba ganush and cucumber salad were both good, I thought chicken shish kabobs was a bit dry. But overall, consistent experience read more

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The only place open for sit down in Cleveland Heights on Christmas Day. Peaceful and open space this evening. The liver as usual was absolutely fantastic. Salty, savory, cooked perfectly and not dry at all. The feta rolls were tasty and the calamari was very flavorful and salty with the hummus dip. The spicy ezme dip was basically a spicy pico de gallo with the occasional small piece of walnut. My lamb shish kabob came with seven or so juicy large chunks of perfectly cooked lamb with a cup of moist rice and also salty but very flavorful mixed cabbage slaw. All around a great smorgasbord. The sour cherry cocktail was pretty good too and unique for the area. read more

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Pretty good food, great service, and excellent ambience for the area. Probably the best restaurant on Lee Road near Silsby. This restaurant is probably neck and neck with Taza, however I think this restaurant is more expensive but more authentic (has more of a homemade feel). read more

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Forgot how great the food was here. Everything tastes amazing, well worth the price! Best Mediterranean food in town. Prices are a little higher and have went up over the last few years, but thankfully the quality is still the same. Service was quick! And ambiance was top tier. Highly recommend read more

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We came on a weekday dinner and the place was not too crowded! We were immediately seated, and greeted by our server and server - in - training. They explained the specials of the night and were very attentive, refilling our drinks constantly throughout the night. We stayed a while, catching up, and even though it was nearing closing, the staff still made every effort to make us feel welcomed and not rushed. We enjoyed the delicious mixed grilled platter, which was such a generous serving of grilled kebabs plated over a pile of lamb gyro! This is definitely the most tender meats I've had kebab style amongst the cleveland restaurants! Will be back for sure read more

Anatolia Cafe - Turkish Near Me - Cleveland Heights, Ohio

It was so good, the steak tasted delicious, i enjoyed it so much. The place looked amazing just like the view, especially the decor and the vibe, and the service was so good, the people are so kind and helpful we spoke a lot we had a good time. read more

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The food was out of this world! We had an octopus salad, hummus and a flatbread. All of it was beyond delicious. The service was excellent and the staff was personable. The restaurant is beautifully decorated. The ambiance is inviting and warm. If I could give this more than five stars I would give it a ten easily. I forgot to take pictures of everything but I did take a picture of the closed flatbread. read more

Anatolia Cafe - Wrapped up flatbread - Turkish Near Me - Cleveland Heights, Ohio

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Marvelous Mediterranean food!!! Had bread and spread to start and the Doner lamb/beef. Also, nice drink selections and many imported beer types. Great service and atmosphere, too. read more

Anatolia Cafe - Outside - Turkish Near Me - Cleveland Heights, Ohio

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The restaurant has Excellent customer service, excellent food, and excellent prices. Highly recommend. read more

Anatolia Cafe - Inside - Turkish Near Me - Cleveland Heights, Ohio

Came here for after dinner drinks and ordered the Knafeh for dessert. Actually a big fan of this place after spending a short time here. Large space inside that wasn't obvious from the outside. Looking forward to coming back for a meal! read more

Anatolia Cafe - Turkish Near Me - Cleveland Heights, Ohio

This is a great gem north of Coventry!! The inside is super warm with multiple fireplaces and authentic decor. I came with a big group of people, and we were seated immediately on a Friday night and was pretty empty probably bc of the rain. There's a small parking lot behind the restaurant but there's a much larger one a block away. For the FOOD! So good!!! I tried the Filet Mignon kebabs (5/5) for $22. Meat was cooked perfectly and the sides were fresh and yum!! My bf got the Lamb kebabs (4/5) but the lamb was dry.... Overall great quality food and delicious taste! Would love to try the baklava and ice cream read more

Anatolia Cafe - Filet Mignon Kebab - Turkish Near Me - Cleveland Heights, Ohio

This place is shady. I brought a tiny cake for my friend's birthday for a party of 5. We got charged for $25 dollar for a cake that I bought for less than that and no one told us about this "cake fee." $25 for cake fee is outrageous and expensive! Had we known, I would have just kept the cake. When I called to ask about the fee, they just said "I am sorry your server did not tell you." This will be be my last time here. read more

We had a delicious dinner. The samplings of meat were juicy and tender. Comfortable surroundings are our service was excellent. read more

Anatolia Cafe - Mixed grill platter - Turkish Near Me - Cleveland Heights, Ohio

Stopped here and sat outside on a beautiful nite. We were sat quickly and the food was delish. Got the mezze platter and split the donor dish. Plenty of food for two and the food was great. Only thing to detract was pretty under average service. A little disappointing. Nice place though, glad we stopped here. read more

Very good food! Service was good too. But food was amazing!! Have gone back many times since

I went to Anatolia for a friend's birthday. She's vegan, so we wanted to go somewhere with plenty of veggie options which this place is perfect for. I got the shrimp sauté. It tasted pretty good, but in my opinion this place is way overpriced. Overall, i would say I won't come back for dinner. HOWEVER, i will come back for the baklava. wow. it was so good!!! not sure if they make it in-house or from somewhere else. read more

Anatolia Cafe - Shrimp Saute - Turkish Near Me - Cleveland Heights, Ohio

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Delicious food. Accommodating service. Lovely dining rooms. But the prices are much too high!

Three of us, late night. The place is very pretty inside and there is a HUGE wood burning fireplace right nest to where we were seated. One had filet mignon medallions which he loved. One had a special for the evening - which he enjoyed! I had Chicken Adana and that was yum! And we shared Baklava and ice cream. The server was excellent and very attentive! All in all, a Turkish delight! read more

Anatolia Cafe - Inside - Turkish Near Me - Cleveland Heights, Ohio

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Anatolia has yummy food, but in my opinion is a bit overpriced. Great spot for the occasional dinner though! I have been here twice and the food was delicious both times. The chicken kebab was my favorite of the meat options - the meat was so juicy and seasoned deliciously! Highly recommend ordering the falafel too - might be the best I've had in Cleveland. And finally, I usually don't love baklava but the baklava at Anatolia is AMAZING. I need to remember to drop in just to pick some up for dessert sometime :) The atmosphere was great as well, with fun decor and some moving images of pretty views of turkey projected on one wall. The staff was friendly (although 1 meal in our very large party came out pretty late), and we were all overall happy with our experience. read more

Anatolia Cafe - Chicken kebab - Turkish Near Me - Cleveland Heights, Ohio

I went here looking for Greek food but what I found was an experience of Turkish cuisine which was an eye opener. Delicious, familiar but unique and intriguing. The service was attentive, helpful with suggestions for offerings which might be what I was looking for. I was not disappointed. The decor was exceptionally attractive. It was well planned, tastefully decorated, and comfortable. The adjacent wine bar, connected to the dining areas by a bakery display area, was also well designed and stocked. A great experience! I'll be back. read more

As someone who lived in Turkey for five years, this place has great Mediterranean food! The ambiance is fire-- great decorations and a homey atmosphere. The outdoor seating is casual and roomy, and the indoor space is decked out with artwork from the Anatolia region. The meze platter is a MUST, along with some sort of shawarma or meat & rice combo. Tea after dinner is essential, though sadly it is around $4-5. The service has always been quick and the servers are always kind and patient. We have been there two times and ordered twice and we will continue going! 4/5 stars because certain things seem a bit overpriced, like the tea. read more

Anatolia Cafe - Bag of Pita(Nan) (5 pieces), Small Meze Platter - Turkish Near Me - Cleveland Heights, Ohio

We enjoyed a delicious dinner before a play at Dobama Theater. The food was delicious. The grape leaves special appetizer was so yummy. My lamb kabob was tender and delicious. The side of rice and slaw-like veggies were incredibly tasty. Service was exceptional. If you're there on a Thursday or Friday, as for Alicu (perhaps misspelled). Impeccable service and guidance about the menu. read more

Very good Turkish food Most of staff from turkey or neighboring countries Recommend gyros baked whole fish All deserts read more

Tasty! Healthy! Fun! Mediterranean! This is a long time favorite of mine and many friends. Love getting lamb here. The great deserts. The staff is fun. It has a nice area to eat outside on Lee when the weather is nice, and an exotic atmosphere inside for when it is not! The Baklava is to die for I am told, but I love the rice pudding. Love the Turkish coffee and some lamb chops. A friend loves the Iskender Kebap and chocolate mousse! There is a lot to choose from! Come enjoy an exotic escape from your day! read more

Did wine tasting with the owner My New Year's Eve. What a great experience! My blog, wine sage review, covered all the details but I have to say I can't wait to go back and eat there too. https://winesagereview.wordpress.com/2023/12/31/12943/ read more

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So delicious! First time here and we did take out. Ordered the sigara böregi for the appetizer and mixed grill for the main course then of course got the wine!! When I was leaving the waiter ran out to bring me sauces as well so that was really nice of him!! Will go back soon read more

Anatolia Cafe - Sigara Boregi Must Try Mixed Grill - Turkish Near Me - Cleveland Heights, Ohio

Really great food, reasonable prices, nice ambience, and good service. We make the trip in sometimes we're craving some really good grape leaves! read more

Had an excellent dinner on their spacious patio this weekend. The Filet Mignon Shish Kebab was the star of the show and cooked perfectly medium. The Mixed Appetizer Plate didn't disappoint nor did the village salad. My husband had the spicy grilled chicken thighs which was also very good but not at all spicy. Make sure you ask for the chili sauce and white sauce on the side to add to your rice both are tasty and just the kick you need for the otherwise plain rice. read more

Had a wonderful dinner next to the fireplace. Our waitress was very friendly. She was not familiar with the choices at the bar. But she was very receptive to checking for us. I had the lamb special dinner. Note that it doesn't come with any rice. So you may want to order pita or rice with it. We also got the Olive appetizer which comes with quite a lot of cheese. The wine selection is small but good. read more

Turkish fare in the Cleveland area isn't exactly abundant, which is why visiting this place was high on my priority list. Located along a bustling stretch of Lee Road, Anatolia Cafe is easily accessible and readily identifiable thanks to distinctive lighting and outdoor seating. As it wasn't very busy, I was quickly seated and given a menu. The interior is warm and intimate, with an array of rugs and other cultural artifacts adorning the walls. This emits a unique vibe that sets the stage for your meal. The server was quite friendly and familiar with the menu, which offered a variety of Turkish fare including lamb, beef, chicken, seafood, yogurt kebabs, and soups and salads. Complementary flatbread is served with every entree and was warm and satisfying. While there are countless tantalizing options from which to choose, I ultimately decided on the Shrimp Shish Kebab - generous helping of skewered shrimp with grilled vegetables with a side of rice. This dish was simply outstanding! You don't have to fly to Istanbul to sample the fragrant and savory sensations of Turkish fare, instead go to Anatolia! read more

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The food here was delicious, we shared the appetizer sampler, the grape leaves and shepherds salad. Our server was very knowledgeable and attentive and gave us great service. We sat outside and had a great experience on the patio; the owner even stopped by our table to check on our experience. read more

Best Turkish food around. Reminds of my days back in Ankara. Thank you for the great flood and service.

Amazing that I have not written a review for Anatolia Cafe yet. It is a great restaurant and one of my friend's favorites. Located in the Cedar Lee area, Anatolia has carved out an excellent option for some of the best Mediterranean food available in Cleveland. The decor feels comfortable with enough of a Turkish flavor to make it feel like a mini vacation. There is a very nice patio out front and a couple of dining rooms and a bar room to give you options on where you want to dine. The menu is not huge, but offers some great options. The starters has some really great options. The babaganoush is smooth with a nice smoky flavor and is sided with warm pita pieces for dipping. The calamari is lightly fried and served with a mild white sauce. You can also get the three dips appetizer plate to have as a dinner and the falafel app is also very good. On the dinner side, I usually end up with the shrimp saute or the fish. The shrimp are large perfectly cooked with peppers, onions and mushrooms in a slightly spicy tomato sauce; tasty and satisfying. The fish is usually branzino which is always expertly cooked. On the meat side my friend loves the lamb chops, the stuffed eggplant and the lamb shank when it is available as a special. Overall the food is incredibly well cooked, with simple flavors that are really well done. For dessert you can get your chocolate fix with the mousse, it is a rich dark chocolate mousse on top of a small chocolate cake then covered with ganache; you get a triple chocolate fix that is hard to beat. Service is friendly and professional, they will treat you well. If you are looking for a great dinner Anatolia is a fine option, check them out. read more

Dessert run we had balaclava & kunefe this is our favorite place to eat and have dessert. read more

Anatolia Cafe - Turkish Near Me - Cleveland Heights, Ohio

The best Turkish food in Cleveland hands-down. The appetizer platter has a wide variety of Turkish options, including hummus, tabouli, baba, etc. the eggplant with sauce appetizer is our favorite, the flavors are amazing. Grape leaves are made from scratch. Not always on menu so you might have the ask. Service is always great. The outdoor patio during the summer months is very nice. read more

Anatolia Cafe - Mixed Greens Salad with grape leaves - Turkish Near Me - Cleveland Heights, Ohio

Delicious Mediterranean food! I recently visited Anatolia for the first time and really enjoyed my experience. The staff were very kind to me and my friends. They have a nice variety on their menu, especially with their grilled items. I ordered the mixed grill which comes with a variety of kebabs, rice, and a salad. There was a lot of meat and the salad was light and refreshing. The meat was seasoned very well but still allowed for the quality of the meat to shine. It definitely gave me my protein fix for the day. Their hummus wasn't my favorite but still a solid appetizer if you are in the mood. Check this place out! read more

Anatolia Cafe - Turkish Near Me - Cleveland Heights, Ohio

I highly recommend this restaurant. The food is quite delicious and the service is top notch. People always say that it's too pricey yet I've been to plenty of other restaurants where I spent the same and people didn't complain but the food wasn't as good. The food alone is well worth it let alone the service. I'm looking forward to returning once employed again! read more

I came here an hour before they were set to open b/c their Google times were inaccurate but the staff let us in and served us--super accommodating! Only ordered appetizers but the taste and presentation were great and had to have seconds of that Turkish tea! Our server was so nice and knowledgeable about everything. read more

I remember having a pleasant experience several years ago; however, the most recent experience was very bad. My family was there celebrating a special occasion and the entire dining experience was a waste of time and money. Here are the reasons: 1. Service was very slow 2. The portion of our appetizer looked like a tiny sample of romaine lettuce with barely any tabuli. It was not enough for one person, let alone to share. 3. After waiting nearly 45 min-1 hour for our dinner, the waiter said they ran out of one of the meals. So one dinner came out and we did not have the second. 4. Instead of offering to zero out the bill, they overcharged gratuity on our credit card (meaning, we left a cash tip but they also charged a tip to our card without our permission. 5. When trying to speak to the person in charge, he kept interrupting and didn't let me explain the experience. I will never return. read more