Stopped in for a lovely brunch, was welcomed by the warm and friendly owner (I assume). An authentically warm person who you can instantly tell takes pride in taking care of his customers and making them feel welcome. The ambiance I would describe as classic, clean and elegant. Casual attire for breakfast and lunch and perhaps a little dressed up for dinner. The white fabric tablecloths and ambiance would no doubt make for a nice date night. The food was tasty and satisfying in the way you're hoping it will be. A hallmark of a middle eastern breakfast is a plethora of delicious choices and combinations. Simit goes well with everything and so does that honey and cream combo. read more

Anatolia - The "smaller" Turkish breakfast, delicious and more than enough for 2 hungry people - Mediterranean Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Anatolia was a nice restaurant overall. The ambiance was great, and the service was immaculate. I ordered the Beyti, which is seasoned meat rolled in a type of wrap and served with rice and a sauce. The dish itself was okay. I think it could have benefited from more salt and seasoning. It wasn't bad by any means, but it also wasn't something I would rave about. That said, I'd definitely be interested in trying some of their other dishes. The welcoming staff and great service would be enough to bring me back, even though the food didn't completely impress me this time. read more

Anatolia - Beyti - Mediterranean Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

------ATMOSPHERE------ Anatolia has such a warm, cozy vibe. It is perfect for a date night. The lighting is romantic and dark. ------FOOD & DRINKS------ The food is all halal. MIX GRILL - $69.99 We ordered the platter to share. It came with a generous variety, so you get to try a little bit of everything instead of committing to just one dish. Everything was fresh and flavorful, My favorite was the Adana Kebab. It was enough food for 3 people. Everyone at the table agreed the platter was a 10/10. ------PRICE------ The platter was reasonably priced for how much food you get and the upscale environment. WOULD I COME BACK? Yes! It's a great spot for a date night, and we'll definitely be back to try more of the menu. read more

Anatolia - Hummus and pita (free starter) - Mediterranean Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Went here for brunch, it seemed like a good deal and it was a lot of food. But I wasn't impressed, most of the food just seemed like frozen food from Costco that they heated up, the only thing that seemed homemade was the egg and tomato dish. It looked like they had some other dishes that were maybe better but wouldn't recommend for brunch. The interior was nice overall and the waitress was kind, but the food was just not worth it. Will not be going again. read more

Anatolia - Mediterranean Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Food here was absolutely delicious and the service was great! The restaurant was nicely decorated and felt great for either group dinners or 1 on 1s. Menu has gluten free markers which I find very helpful! To start they offer complimentary bread (will substitute with gluten free bread if needed) with a carrot yogurt dip. My friend and I ordered the babaghanoush which was just okay in its own but tasted great with my entree. I had the Adana kebab which was so much food for the price and so delicious. If celiac, I would note that this dish has some breading on the bottom and you should request it be removed. We also had the Turkish coffee martini as a dessert drink which was absolutely delicious and unique with a hint of what tasted like orange liqueur. Will come back again and try more menu items! read more

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What a food lineup! The lamb chops and skewers were amazing and we could not get over the lighting/environment. What wonderful service as we celebrated our engagement! read more

Anatolia - Mix Grill Plate - Mediterranean Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Love a Turkish breakfast - lots of space on a weekend, service was a lil slow but they're nice. Food was pretty yummy, I liked the assorted cheeses, menemen with soujouk, fried crispy dough, and the Turkish tea was great. A lot of food, the ~$85 breakfast fed 3 of us (2 hungry dudes and 1 hungry girlie) and there were still leftovers. read more

Anatolia - Turkish breakfast - Mediterranean Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Such an enjoyable early dinner. We spotted this new Turkish restaurant that had some interesting menu items. We were promptly sat and were given a complimentary appetizer: Pink Lady Dip which was based in Beet, Yogurt, and Garlic. It was served with a soft bread. The atmosphere was similar to fine dining but relaxed. We opted to try a few drinks. My husband an old fashion and I grabbed the evil eye. A lot of care was put into crafting each of these drinks. The evil eye was good but tasted of my youth. I have probably grown from this flavor palate but the drink was strong and complex. We ended up sharing the Grilled Mix Platter. It was a Mix of Mediterranean meats we opted for Mashed Potato, and Grilled Veggies. We loved all the different flavors and textures of the different meats. The spices were well balanced with the meat textures. I thoroughly enjoyed the meatballs and the kebabs. It was such an enjoyable meal with great service. We would definitely com back here and try some other entrees. read more

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Stopped down for a good dinner. Started off with a old-fashioned. It was mixed to perfection. The decor of this restaurant is is great for a date night dinner. Very cozy. Service is outstanding. The food is also amazing. We had the meat platter as pictured. There were so much food that we had to take it home and will enjoy our leftovers. If you're in the area, try this restaurant out. read more

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Convenient neighborhood place. We walked, but there was on street parking available. Our meal started with delicious warm pita and eggplant spread. We ordered the hummus. Iwe ordered a grilled meatball entree plate and had a steak dish. Both dishes were tasty.and were accompanied with a small salad, a side dish of choice and grilled garnish. Ambiance gives more a formal dining vibe but it was thankfully casual. Service was great. read more

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I have written reviews before for Anatolia. I wasn't able to go out for a couple of months but tonight my wife and I did go out to dinner, and we enjoyed it as we always have in the past visits. Great staff, excellent food, good, welcoming ambiance and reasonably priced as I have said before. For me, consistency is important: that you can depend on Anatolia to always provide you with good food. read more

Great new place! Casual to white table cloth. Turkish/Mediterranean. Very reasonably priced dinner options. Pleasing, relaxing atmosphere. We started with the grilled Hallumi which is a Kaseri like cheese served with a slice of tomato and cucumber; very tasty and a nice alternative to Saganaki which I like but which is considerably more caloric. I'd definitely order the hallumi again. And then the Beyti; this is a Doner(ground marinated lamb with spices). An incredibly flavorful dish with cheese and wrapped in a light dough and topped with a drizzle of tomato sauce, butter and a side of yogurt dressing. We also had the Lamb kebab; served as patties with a nice Bulgur rice on the side and a small salad. Again perfectly done and definitely a winner. We finished with elegantly presented Turkish tea and the Baklava cheesecake. Don't miss this one; it's a layer of baklava, topped with cheesecake and a sprinkling of pistachios. I'll be back. The price is right and the food is first rate! read more

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A few girlfriends and I visited Anatolia last week for dinner and had a really nice time! The ambiance and service were both great. We all shared the baba ganoush, Turkish stuffed eggplant, Adana kebab, and Anatolian salad. The eggplant could have been a bit more flavorful, but everything else was delicious. I especially loved the baba ganoush and the bread that it came with. The kebab was a bit too salty for me, but the salad was refreshing. Would love to come back again! read more

Excellent food and prompt professional service. The Adana kebab was delicious. I highly recommend the baklava as it is sweet without being syrupy, with a tasty nut filling. read more

I seriously enjoyed dining here. The hummus was delicious, the fresh bread with sesame, and the fried cheese with cucumber, tomatoes and olive oil hit the spot. I would have liked to see some of my favorite dishes from Turkey such as the cheese cigars and more vegetarian items, but what I had was delicious. read more

Anatolia - Grilled cheese with cucumber and tomato - Mediterranean Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

The latest addition of restaurants on Clark Street and very welcome. This Mediterranean restaurant specialities are their doners/kebabs. We had the shrimp, humus and fries (an interesting take on a poutine). All were delicious and the sauce on the fries was not cloyingly sweets which was a big win for me. We shared the nice grill which they said was enough to feed 2-3 and it definitely was. Delicious juicy variety of different t meats and their bulgar rice was very tasty too. The baklava cheesecake was outstanding. Our waitress was very sweet and attentive and the restaurant was tastefully decorated. A big must is their Turkish tea. Outstanding. So glad this opened round the corner from us. We will be returning! read more

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Delicious food, lovely service, relaxing atmosphere--definitely recommend. Complementary carrot appetizer was yummy, the beyti was amazing, and the lamb shank was tender and delicious. And the best balaclava for dessert! read more

Cool Mediterranean place in Lincoln park with patio. I love that they got bunch of wine options and even Turkish wines and beers read more

Anatolia - Cool Mediterranean place in town with a sick patio - Mediterranean Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Food - A+ Service - A+ Ambiance - A+ The wine is great! selendi Well done! Thank you and best of luck! read more

Delicious meal at Anatolia. We love Mediterranean food and this Turkish restaurant is one of our new favorites in Chicago. The ambiance is cozy and inviting. They offer well priced wines from Turkey as well. We would definitely recommend Anatolia read more

So so so good! I'm so excited to find real delicious Turkish food in Lincoln Park! The Turkish breakfast is delicious. They even have yummy omit with honey and this special cheese that I only had in Istanbul. The meatballs are delicious and totally on par with those we had in Istanbul as well. Our kids also loved it. read more

I'm confused by all the good reviews because our dinner was pretty mediocre.The service was lacking. We had to ask for things (like water) several times. They tried, but it just wasn't great. The grilled octopus appetizer was really chewy. Out of the mixed grill, the ground meat, lamb, and chicken were cooked well, but the beef was overcooked and super tough. I was baffled by their decision to serve rice on a flat board, because there's no way to scoop it onto your plate without half of it falling on the table. All in all, it was a solidly ok meal (some of the meat was good), but we will not be back. read more

Food was delicious and service was very friendly. Best saganaki I've ever had! They are also very knowledgeable about gluten free options.

Nice place, with wonderful food and great service. The zucchini fritters were some of the best ever. And the lambs chops tender and gently but imaginatively spiced. The cheesecake was also a standout. This restaurant deserves a committed following. read more

Very short staffed - but friendly. Food good - generous portions. Avoid the Turkish spicy kebab - bland overcooked hamburger and waitress didn't appear to care. read more

Lunch through dinner hours. Excellent service. Casual to dinner ambiance (white table cloths). Wonderful hot bread served with flavorful babaganoush for the table. I wanted more! Lemony riced stuffed grape leaves. Good selection of starters and nice assortment of entrees with choice of three sides (potatoes, bulgur rice, or rice). I liked the bulgur rice flavored with tomato and spices. Entree was the signature dish of Adana Kebab- Specially spiced lean minced meat (beef, maybe some lamb added) was very well flavored and grilled. Very tasty with a side of pickled onions and tzataziki dill sauce, yum! . Served with a nice side salad, and rice or potato of your choice. We had Turkish tea after dinner, beautifully served with traditional sugar cubes. Excellent food. Looking for a lunch portion menu to be added, hopefully soon, especially for take-out! I'll go back to try the mix grill (with lamb chops) and other starters. read more

Anatolia - Anatolia Mediterranean Restaurant Lamb - Mediterranean Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Amazing host, food and service! I strongly recommend the restaurant to all friends and family. The owner Tolunay is wonderful! I love that they are local too. I support local and this Turkish restaurant is wonderful with a modern twist. We will be hosting a big gathering there soon. read more

The food is amazing! The bread they bring out first is so good, fresh, and warm. The dips are incredible, and the entrees are great too. We loved everything we got, and the service was great too. Our waitress was very nice and had great recommendations. read more

Anatolia - Mediterranean Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Food was delicious, and the service was so friendly! We had leftovers that were even better the next day. We will definitely be back.

I was not expecting this to be as delicious as it was! Delicious dirty martini with blue cheese olives, spicy feta dip, pink lady dip and whatever the carrot dip is that they start you with were all so different and tasty in their own ways. We also got a steak skewer with mashed potatoes as the side and I was blown away by how incredible the steak was. I can't wait to go back read more

Super fresh, so many delicious options, and the unlimited Turkish tea was the cherry on top Everything tasted homemade and the price was really fair for the amount of food you get. Cozy atmosphere and perfect for a chill brunch with friends. Highly recommend! read more

Anatolia - Amazing Turkish breakfast in Chicago! - Mediterranean Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I heard about this brand new Turkish place over in Lincoln Park through the Lincoln Park Chamber of Commerce. Yesterday night, a party of 17 of us went over for a family dinner. I have to say the appetizers and the main courses blew us away. We ordered grilled halloumi, babagannous, pink lady, shrimp, hummus and saganaki. Everything was absolutely delicious. The main courses were even more incredible. We ordered the mixed platter with every variety of kebab served with a salad, french fries, rice, yoghurt dipping sauce and pickled onions. Everything was bursting with flavor. We also ordered the Adana Kebab and the Steak Skewer. I can't recollect a dining experience where I enjoyed everything that was ordered. The icing on the cake was the Turkish tea and the Baklava Cheesecake and Baklava. Epic! Finally, the ambiance - This place is perfect for an intimate dinner with a significant other or a family get together because what could be better than bonding over food or simply just to go over alone and be gluttonous because everything on the menu hits the spot. PS. Loved the service, the white tablecloths, the lovely warm table lighting and the attentive staff. PS. We will be back. Too many things on the menu left to try. read more

Amazing food and service! Highly recommend the Beyti and the Turkish Refresher cocktail!

The food was amazing but the service was incredible. I was there with my granddaughter who was 20 months and the staff could not have been more accommodating, friendly, and overall so sweet with my girl! It's definitely a place to go back to for the food and ambience, and especially if you have children! They were absolutely wonderful! read more

A Wonderful Experience! Dining at Anatolia Restaurant felt like taking a quick trip to Turkey. The Adana kebab and mezze platter were absolutely delicious--fresh, flavorful, and authentic. The ambiance was cozy yet elegant, and the staff were incredibly friendly and attentive. Service was quick but didn't feel rushed, which we really appreciated. We finished the meal with baklava, which was perfectly crisp and not overly sweet--just right. Great value for the quality you get. I'll definitely be coming back and highly recommend it to anyone looking for a true taste of Turkish cuisine. read more

Absolutely loved this place! They welcomed us with a complimentary Babagannus since they're new to the neighborhood & it was delicious. We also ordered the Atom starter, which was a hit with everyone. All the dishes were incredible, but my standout favorite was the Beyti-I highly recommend trying it. The lamb skewer kabobs were perfectly tender & packed with flavor. If you want to sample a bit of everything, the Mix Grill is a great choice for sharing. The steak was our favorite from the Mix Grill, but honestly, I'd order it all again. I'm so glad we checked this place out & can't wait to go back! It's easily some of the best Mediterranean I've had in Chicago. The service was fantastic, & the staff were genuinely kind. Plus, they have plenty of gluten-free options! read more

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We went here for our friends birthday. First, service was awesome from start to finish. Everyone was on their top game and ready to answer any questions. We started with martinis and they were on point. We got the cheese plate and it was clean and a good combo is cheese and dried fruits. Finally the food itself was awesome - very well seasoned and the flavors stood out. Finally they treated my friend to a great chocolate cake slice with candle! I live in LP and we are so happy to welcome you to the neighborhood! read more

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Great new place! Cute and delicious! The food was very homemade and tasty. The ambience is cozy, the service great.

I really enjoy having raki here. Great and unique cold & hot appetizer selection. Also perfect entrees 10/10

We got carry out döner, iskender, grilled chicken and salmon. The meat was over done,didn't' taste authentic. Tomato sauce was bitter and salad was limp. Bulgur was tasteless and mediocre.. chicken kebabs were too salty. there are better authentic Turkish places in town. I do not recommend. read more