I cannot understand how this restaurant can be rated at only 3.5 stars. My wife and I have been here twice now, sharing the most delectable lamb and aubergine (eggplant) stew we've ever eaten, both times, as well as exceptionally tasty lamb chops (pictured) and lamb Shish kabob. Our appetizers were fresh, very tasty and the two rice dishes included in our meal were excellent, as well. Service was very pleasant, though communications were a little challenging--just enough so to make it fun. The prices charged were quite reasonable. Two drinks (one yoghurt shake, one San Pellegrini), lamb chops entree, lamb aubergine stew, three dishes served as appetizers and tea and semolina cake. Oh, generous portion of fresh. Alex bread, as well. £27.00+optional service charge. Outstanding! read more

Diyarbakir - Turkish Near Me - Haringey, XGL

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Cosy restaurant friendly and respectful staff Delicious kebabs, fresh salads My favourite dish is iskender kebab most delicious meal with butter and bread All i can say that they are the best bbq restaurant in Lon read more

Cosy restaurant friendly and respectful staff Delicious kebabs, fresh salads My favourite dish is iskender kebab most delicious meal with butter and bread All i can say that they are the best bbq restaurant in London read more

For the longest while this was my favourite Turkish kebab house in London. I'm reviewing the TAKE-AWAY. In the last 6 to 9 months the food here has really gone down hill. I used to have to forcibly limit myself to one visit a week on health grounds but now I find myself drifting away. Yes the prices have gone up yes the portions have become smaller but my real beef with this place is the sloppiness in the way the food is prepared and served. On my last visit 28th september 2012 I ordered a large lamb kebab in a box. First thing you notice is that the meat on main kebab looks like its made from actual bits of meat rather than the more usual meat 'pulp' thats probably mostly whipped fat. The sever got a foil container in which he covered the base with some well cooked buttered rice. He then sliced bits from the well done areas of the rotating kebab meaning a nice crispy outer and a soft juicy layer underneath.... yum! Next was 2 generous dollops of a tomato based chilli sauce into another foil container which can only be described as chilli perfection! A lovely and full of tomato taste chilli with just the right amount of chilli to complement the meat. Too many other places chilli taste synthetic and way way too hot which means all you can taste is the burning hot chilli. So far so good but then it all started to go wrong.... he placed a 1/2 tomato that had been grilled over the charcoal in with the meat and rice. Unfortunately for not long enough as the centre bit tasted a touch under cooked and it was also only barely warm i.e. not particularly nice. The pepper although well cooked again was only luke warm. :( Next in my opinion he cut off a stingy chunk of flat bread. In the past this would have spent some time over the charcoal grill giving it a lovely warm almost toasty texture to which a layer of butter or better meat juices where rubbed. This time I got none of it and it was just warmed bread. Next a dollop of Tzatziki (Yogurt with cucumber) into a foil container. O.K but straight from the fridge! Lastly came a foil container of salad. Again this was a disappointment! The salad consisted of cucumber, tomato, onion. cabbage (from memory) with a wedge of lemon on the side. The pieces in my view were cut too large and there was very little flavour to them despite having some olive oil added. I used to like to mop up the salad juices with the bread but there weren't any! :( Conclusion. A year ago this place was a SOLID 5 stars today in remembrance of what there capable of I've given a 4 star review but in fairness if this had been my first visit it would have got 3 or maybe even a 2 star rating. Everything is there to produce a great meal but they seem to have stopped caring. I still see the man who used to serve me but now he appears to be a supervisor and they've got some trainees into cover him. Who knows I hope it improves as I've already been looking around at alternatives At the time of writing a large Lamb Kebab in a box cost £8 for takeaway. read more

Bring on the excess! If you know Green Lanes, you'll know that the area is full of restaurants like this. Every few years a place comes along, does incredibly well and then somehow falls off the face of the earth as another fills its absence. That's the case with Diyarbakir. You'll wait for a table on a busy weekend night. We were 8 people and waited 30 minutes. Not bad for a place this busy. Interior is pretty basic - nothing luxury here. That's not where the focus is and not where they are trying to impress you. The food, in a word, is fantastic. Every bite of the meze was a delight. Then came the lahmacun, which was superb. For our main course, we ordered a couple of their platters for the table - this is where they excel. Grilled meats piled high atop 2 different rices, along with salads and dips finished us off. The grills are cooked perfectly and plentiful. You'll not leave hungry. read more

This place is great if you want to eat a lot and drinking is low on the agenda. The lamb here is cooked to perfection and the mezze starter has a little bit of everything you love. Unfortunately I went with only one other person and they're a veggie. Both of these factors combined meant that I don't think I got the full experience. To the left and right of me were large groups with huge meat platters and since talking to some local friends I understand that's the USP of this joint -it's great for meat-eating groups...and not so much (half) veggie couples. I have to say the service was impeccable and they made us feel so at home. Maybe a little too much as we were thinking of ways of how to break it to them that we only had made it half way through our main (free bread & salad WILL fill you up, no matter how much you lie to yourself). The reason I don't come here a lot is because it's strictly no alcohol and I'm a sucker for a glass of wine/beer with my meal. I'd give it a 3 1/2 if Yelp would let me. read more

Oxford boasts the legenday Bodrum, but what's the best (affordable) Turkish restaurant in the capital? Diyarbakir, named after the gastronomically-famed city in Eastern Anatolia, has to be a leading contender. We visited for iftar during Ramadan and sure enough it was packed to the rafters. The decor is more contemporary, clean, and stylish as opposed to traditional, warm, and inviting but is nice in its own understated Turkish sense, with some tasteful 'faux-exposed brickwork.' I ordered the Yoghurt Kebab (with shish rather than doner lamb) while my wife went for something more traditional. We also went for the famous Lahmacuns. To get to the point, everything was absolutely perfect, sending jolts of taste-sensation throughout my mortal form. The fact that food this good is available at kebab-shop prices means you simply must give Diyarbakir a go. The only reason I'm not giving it 5 stars is that since I was fasting, I may have thought it sublime when in fact it was merely very good. A return visit looms on the horizon, like a great sea monster having just surfaced, promising to squash ancient Alexandria in an orgy of senseless destruction and carnage. read more

still good food but customer service is not good anymore. Good for take away read more

I live in Edmonton and there is a lot of restaurant I go pass to to come to Diyarbakir. it's a family run restaurant so it's got a authentic taste and wonderful atmospher.. read more

This place does my favourite Lahmacun in the area. Always cooked fresh and insanely cheap. I always think they give it me cheaper than what it says on the menu. They also serve it up with a great salad, either in it or as a side in a box. Can't complain, but be prepared to wait 5-10 minutes as it is always fresh, it's worth it so get two of them. (Visit - 13/08/2015 Dinner) read more

What makes this restaurant more special than others in Green Lanes is Adana kebab. It is hard to beat them. If you like wrap try it with onion salad. Yummy! I also tried soups but I will stick with the kebab. read more