Our first meal during our trip to the UK. The relative we stayed with ordered this as takeout as it's one of his favorite restaurants. We tried various pide's - the kids and missus enjoyed these and described them as a cross between a pizza and a calzone! I enjoyed their dips (I can live on hummus and eggplant dip) and also a couple of their köfte's - my favorite was the lamb. Would happily visit for dine-in next time. read more

Tas Pide - Lamb köfte - Turkish Near Me - London, XGL

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We had a great dinner here before a show at the Globe. The pides, boat-shaped "pizzas" with fresh toppings, were delicious, and I enjoyed a fruity pineapple mocktail. Our check came with a tasty bite of baklava. The service was prompt and friendly, the decor was warm and inviting, and it wasn't too loud for a conversation. I'm so glad we gave this a try. Highly recommend! read more

Tas Pide - Baklava was superb! - Turkish Near Me - London, XGL

If I'm being completely honest I cannot for the life of me recall the exact names of all our dishes!! This is a prime example of why you just don't wait 3 days to post a review. What I can say is the Pide was INSANE! It's the one with beef and it's insanely flavorful!! My dish was basically lamb and potatoes and again that was full of flavor, the lamb was cooked well but was slightly over and chewy. No one else had any complaints and the squid appeared to have been done with skill! The person eating said it was tender and not chewy at all!! Food freshness and quality gains 4 stars! The ambiance is beautiful and the restaurant was very clean. 5 stars for each of those! And service gains 5 stars as well! It is fairly pricey but we'll worth it. If you have a hotel that does not have a refrigerator or microwave for reheating I recommend you share. The portions are more than one person really needs. Thanks for a great time guys!! 100% would recommend! read more

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Ambience is good but food is somewhat average. The Turlu was pretty flavorless and low salt, but the Hellimi Ispanak was very good at least. I actually enjoyed their bread more than anything else! Wouldn't bother going back. read more

First, I want to thank the owner who kindly let me come in right before the kitchen was closing. I had just flown in from NY, got to my hotel, and there wasn't much open at all in the area... I think this was my last shot. And THANKFULLY for my tummy and taste buds they were open. The flavors here were next level. OH MY GOD the grilled meats were expertly seasoned and cooked. The juiciest and super satisfying. I loved how they took care of me, and even when about to close, didn't skimp on the quality at all. They are so damn good. I cannot wait to come back again! read more

Tas Pide - Turkish Near Me - London, XGL

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Nice warm atmosphere tasty food not in hurry mode highly recommended. We are visitors and couldn't decide where to have a dinner. It was a great choice. Clean place. Five stars. read more

This is an awesome location, just across from the Globe Theater and along the main walkway that follows the south side of the Thames. The hosts were quite welcoming and I was seated quickly and provided with some delicious Turkish bread, hummus and olives. The service did not disappoint, food was presented quickly and the pide was quite good, perfectly cooked and seasoned, the wait staff were very professional and efficient. The bathrooms were also both very clean and well designed/uniquely styled. Definitely recommend a visit, especially if you like Turkish cuisine. read more

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Superb ethnic, Turkish (Anatolian) food preparation with fresh ingredients and a wide menu choice. My wife had a well cooked and seared salmon filet. I had a flavorful lamb stew. Service knowledgeable and attentive! Old world, casual atmosphere. A couple doors away from the Globe Theater entrance. read more

Authentic Turkish food with a beautiful dining room. Yummy hummus, delicious flatbreads, and fresh tea made this a great first meal in London. read more

It is our family's first time to visit London, and one of our objectives is to try all varieties of food this metropolitan can offer. While visit of Tate Modern and Shakespeare Globe, we had lunch here, really enjoyed the food and atmosphere. It seems most of the guests are middle East looking, so I assume the food authentic enough. read more

Amazing food and huge helpings (I took my hummus with me & had it for 2 more days!). Traveling alone, it's rare to be made to feel welcome and seen but I did in this lovely spot across from The Globe read more

I am a New Yorker and used to direct and rude people...but man! Servers were outright hostile. Frowns all around, slammed food on the table without looking. The least friendly establishment I've set foot in. Food is fine, not special, and pricey given the location. read more

I guess Jamie W. and I landed on yet another chain in London. So much for being penny-pinching food snobs when we travel, but we ended up at Tas Pide because there was a dearth of lunchtime dining options around the Tate Modern, and Turkish food sounded pretty good since we were eating a lot of Italian during our London stopover. The decor did remind me a bit of Istanbul by way of HGTV with lots of rustic wood beams, cane-backed chairs and things you would have bargained to pilfer at the Grand Bazaar (photo: http://bit.ly/1imHxV7). At 2PM, the place was near-empty except for a group of young Eastern European women in heavy make-up and nearly-invisible shorts. I'm not presuming what they did for a living, but they did seem to text a lot. Ahem. Anyway, things looked bright right away as the young waiter brought us a basket of warm Turkish bread, a ramekin of hummus and another ramekin of marinated olives (photo: http://bit.ly/Rvlbta). They were still offering their £ 9.45 three-course lunch menu, so we took advantage (photo: http://bit.ly/1oCNyBY). I started with the Humus Kavurma which featured diced lamb, pine kernels and paprika (photo: http://bit.ly/1imHnwP). It was a bit oily but good, just what we wanted at that time of day. I just wish they provided pita wedges so we could scoop up more of it. Since I had not eaten a Turkish pizza in such a long time, I tried the Kiymali Pide, which was apparently one of their house specials. Quite doughy, it was shaped in the traditional eyelid shape with minced lamb (are you sensing a pattern here?), fresh tomatoes, onion, parsley, red pepper and a scrambled egg stuffed inside (photo: http://bit.ly/1imHoRw). While it sounded tasty, it was rather dry for all the effort, so i used the pickled red cabbage to lubricate it as much as I could. I guess I was expecting more of a kick given the plethora of ingredients. The meal ended with their only dessert option, the Kaymakli Kayisi, sauteed apricots in a house-made cream with chopped almonds and pistachios (photo: http://bit.ly/1jUHVOO). It was a bland little concoction hardly worth calling a course, but at least it gave us something sweet before our short walk back to our hotel. What we really needed was some Turkish delight. FOOD - 3 stars...pretty good Turkish fare though some shortcomings were evident AMBIANCE - 4 stars...the decor felt right even if the chairs were a bit uncomfortable SERVICE - 3.5 stars...very quiet and attentive even with the lure of Eastern European, ummm...entrepreneurs TOTAL - 3 stars...not quite a Turkish delight but if you need a hummus fix, here it is.. read more

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Was going to a production of Shakespeare's Twelfth Night at the Globe. Was looking for somewhere to escape the rain and find a bite to eat before the show. Tas Pide is right across the street. They have bright outdoor seating if you are lucky to have nice weather. Inside is a little dark and cozy. Tables and chairs are lower to then usual and close together. I went for a Turkish pide with feta, leek and tomato. It was kind of like a light, healthier pizza. It was nice, I agree with if other reviews that it lacks flavour. Service was efficient. Loved the live music. read more

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Tas restaurants are a small chain of Turkish restaurants, mostly in South London. This restaurant, beside the Globe theatre, specializes in Pide, which are described as Turkish pizza. Unlike most London Italian pizza there is not much emphasis on the cheese and tomato base. Instead, they are lighter, spiced and herbed - with a variety of toppings. The set menus are really good value here. There are a couple of mezze, a vegetarian option and another which includes a starter and pide. The service is attentive and quick. The décor is inspired by traditional Turkish restaurants, with lots of richly woven fabrics. All the food I have had here has been good. I would particularly recommend the calamari, borek as well as all the pide dishes. Additionally, it is worth leaving room for desert. There are a few that look good, but the one that I usually go for is the sundried apricots stuffed with pistachio and cream. It may sound a little underwhelming but it is delicious and works perfectly with a cup of Turkish coffee as an end to your meal. read more

Tas Pide - Turkish Near Me - London, XGL

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Tasty Turkish food served in a homely atmosphere, situated near The Globe Theatre on The Southbank. Try the Calamari, spicy sausage (sucuk) and hummus with lamb (Humus Kuvurma). The Lamb shank was to "die for" About £25 pp with the House white wine. read more

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Nice spot for dinner on the south side of the Thames next to the Globe Theatre. I guess "pides" is a popular Turkish dish. I never had it before but it was lovely, flavourfuñ and prepared by wood fire. A gentleman was playing traditional Turkish music on a lute/sitar like instrument. Toilets were impressive with stone and nice floor tiles. You don't see such attention to bathroom detail in the States usually. The chairs were a bit on the lowside. It was a bit of a challenge getting up. Watch out for 12.5% service charge on the bill. They don't exactly point it out to you but that might be custom in these unfamiliar parts. read more

First time eating Turkish food and had two in our group who have traveled to Turkey and attested to the authenticity of the dishes and the deliciousness of the food. This spot is super convenient for attending a show at Shakespeare's Globe as it is directly across the street (which we were doing) and was easy to jet over to the Globe before our play. Food was delicious and prepared beautifully!! I had the Globe Menu which allowed me to choose several dishes and a drink for only 20 pounds and was a great introduction and way to try several types of Turkish food. It was definitely a crowded spot, but everything was very clean; the service was prompt and attentive (we were a walk-in with no reservation and had very little wait); the food was amazing; and there was live music playing that was lovely. A definite recommendation for dinner before your Shakespeare Globe Theater play and delicious food! read more

After searching everywhere in the area for food around 10pm on a Tuesday evening, we were finally seated as Tas Pide by a very kind and enthusiastic host. Upon entering the warm and cozy dining area, we were quickly provided menus and bread/dips to start. Since the restaurant was known for its Pides, we both ordered the set menu of a pide and a soup. The lentil soup was very delicious and the pide was light but filling. Neither of us could finish our pides (one was the ground lamb with an egg on top and the other was the leek with cheese) and took them to go. Throughout the night, service was excellent, and the overall bill for two set menus and two glasses of wine was 40 pounds which was fine given the crazy prices in the city. We would definitely come back if not for anything but the warm and kind service we received. read more

Not that I do, but if you had a Turkish Grandma this is kind of place she would go... or run. Everything on the menu has some amazing turkish pronunciation that I am POSITIVE that I slaughtered, but by some miracle we actually got what we ordered, and it came really fast too. when we first got there we were just looking for some light food before the play at the old globe started. We got something that I thought was going to be similar to spanokopita, it was bad for us, but it was so yummy. It was basically fried spanokopita. yummm. The service was nice, but the host was a bit rude, but I am sure that was just because there was a rush of other people going to the Old Globe show too. read more

Stumbled across this place as we were leaving the Tate Modern. The specialty here is dish called a Pide which I fondly call a "pizza boat". Basically it's a doughy crust - a little softer, tarter, thinner and less chewy than a pizza dough - shaped like an American football with the edges turned up. On top is a variety of veggie or meat options. On the menu there is probably a dozen variations. There is not a sauce - or at least not a tomato sauce. The cheese is rubbery/chewy (in a good way!) and diced - the pide has been cooked and served warm but this is not the kind of cheese that gets really melty. Toppings vary but I had the one with dried apricots and it was delicious! Prices seemed very reasonable. Service was okay. The place is CRAMPED. Tables are basically on top of each other. Our table was separated from our neighbors by approximately a centimeter. I felt we should have introduced ourselves! This place was an unexpected find buy very tasty. I wish I could find a place like this back home. read more

Wow, excellent food. I went here before seeing a show at the Globe as it is literally across the street. Fluffy bread was served with yogurt dip and marinated olives. I ordered the Sahan set meal for 9.45, which was well worth it - a feta salad and a pide, which is kind of like a Turkish pizza, I guess. You can also get a more calzone-like version. The feta salad: I was not expecting much, but it was actually rather incredible. A dressing of balsamic glaze and lemon with mint and dill made it outstanding. The pide: minced lamb and red pepper, perfectly spiced, in a baked? fried? crusty thing. It really hit the spot. My friend had some delicious dolma and a different pide, with lamb and cheese. There are a number of vegetarian options, but gluten-free might be a problem. The desserts looked delicious but we were too full from the pide! I'm deducting one point for waiter service. I wondered if we were actually in the Anatolian deserts as I could not get a glass of water for the life of me even when my friend received her drink; finally asked a different waiter and still took him five minutes. Still a great restaurant for food and atmosphere. read more

Want to eat near the Globe? Better, cheaper, larger than the "Real Greek" chain around the corner with very short chairs to boot. I find it better than most of the places in the area. The only thing is the music: you either want twee "autentico" music along with your food... or you don't. I don't. It's not too bad if you don't have the table right by them. There are always specials on and, as a bonus, it's open late. And the specials iwll give you more food than you can eat in a couple of sittings... Post-Globe specialty! (and Turkish Delight onthe door for all your rosey-soap flavoured pudding needs) read more

Tas is such a find. We have visited a few branches in London and each meal has been delicious and each welcome has been warm. This time round we headed to tas pide by the Globe theatre after enjoying a Prosecco or two (or three...) and consequently I was rather overwhelmed by my delicious cheese and leek pide....my own fault! Our waitress was so upset that I hadnt finished my meal that she brought us a dessert to share plus two mint liqueurs!. Warm service, lovely house wine and bargain prices. What's not to like? read more

I really love to go there after Vinopolis. But even sauber, it's great place to get some authentic Turkish food. Good quality, good value and friendly staff. Though the seating might not be ideal for a romantic date :-) read more

I've never heard of pide before, even though I've had some Turkish food. I got the Mantarli Ispanakli, which is one of the vegetarian pides. No, I'm not vegetarian but when there are veggie options available that look to have sufficient flavor, I'm open to trying those over the meat options. Fortunately, I was right -- the combination of spinach, mushrooms, garlic, and egg (even after asking for the cheese to be held out -- I'm lactose intolerant) packed plenty of deliciousness! I also tried the red lentil soup which was also very good. The restaurant was quite busy on the Saturday night, which I guess should be expected with it being so close to the Tate Modern and Shakespeare's Globe Theater, so make a reservation if you can. Prices are cheap for the quality of food you get. read more

I may have made bad choices but I found my food a bit bland (dolma and a vegetarian pide with aubergine/tomato on it) though not unpleasant. There were some nice olives on the table. The nice waiter talked me into getting chocolate cake which was also nice - like a Sara Lee chocolate gateaux but nicer. All ok/nice. Minor downsides were that it is a bit of a squeeze - we were a group on a long thin table against the wall in the corner and if someone on the corner side needed to get out, the whole row of us had to completely leave the table! They were also pretty slow with tap water (an essential for me - water is genuinely my favourite drink and I don't see why I should pay for bottles of it when I like tap fine). This all said, I had a great time - the food was only ok for me, a couple of tiny annoyances - BUT this place has a lovely warm friendly feel, nice lighting/noise level/cosy decor so it was great for the group of us to laugh and chat and feel good and take our time. read more

I cannot say enough about this place. First of all, walking into the restaurant is like stepping into your Grandmothers kitchen, comforting and warm. A great atmosphere for friends catching up or an informal date As for the food, order everything you can. The selection is incredible and the quality of the food itself is mouthwatering. I went with both veggies and meat eaters and everyone left happy and feeling like we were rolling down the street. I would happily order food, wine and sit here for a full 5 hours and enjoy my surroundings. read more

Now I love Turkish food - meze, hummus and the whole atmosphere. So when I booked tickets for the Globe I thought to myself, 'right PERFECT chance to try Tas Pide.' Right by the theatre, looked quite busy but I had about 1 hr 15 mins so perfect to grab food before the performance. Lovely waiters, menu looked AMAZING and I wanted to sit there for about 6 hours and slowly eat all of it.. Before exploding from gluttony of course! But I restrained myself (casual pat on the back there, thank you very much) and ordered small. Nothing worse than feeling too full at a theatre performance, totally takes away from concentration. Now despite me ordering small, I received my food 15 minutes before the performance was due to start. That's about 45 minutes of waiting after I ordered. For not very much, mainly cold food. Super disappointing. I however will go back; the food was AMAZING. So tasty, shame I had to shovel it into my already big mouth and run. read more

I don't know much about Turkish food apart from the well known kebab and the influence they left in Greece so I was delighted when Gemma M. proposed we'd have dinner at Tas Pide before our Gobsmacked event with Yelp. First of all, I was stricken by the ornamentation of the place. A lot of green plants adorning the walls and windowsills. The furniture was carefully chosen and placed across the big space occupied by the restaurant. They also have a little terrace ornamented with flowers and more plants for the summer days. We came quite early so we almost had the place to ourselves and service, if not warm, was quite swift. Our waitress seemed a little impatient when we seemed to take our time to carefully read all the menu (which is quite large) but oh well, it was a good day and I decided not to mind. Upon arrival, we were served warm homemade (I guess) bread with olives and a creamy dip. It was a good start worth mentioning because both the bread and the dip tasted amazing. I didn't try the olives. For drinks they offer a big enough selection of wines and I had a nice Chenin Blanc (white wine). For food I decided on the £12 something menu which allows a starter and a pide, their specialty I guess? It's ab eyed shaped dough bowl filled with whatever you chose. The hummus was the best I've had in a while. I'm a very big fan of hummus and I was very happy. It was also served in a generous quantity. Then I had the minced lamb pide. It was good, the bread was warm and homemade in their traditional pit oven, and I do appreciate when a dish is appropriately seasoned. A very good experience in a nice environment ! read more

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This place would be bang on 2 and half stars if that existed in Yelp, but it doesn't so I have to settle for good ole 3. The staff are really lovely. The food came fast - but we didn't come during the pre theatre rush, although it was a busy Friday night. The bread they give you whilst you wait was good. I loved my Rose Sherbert soda drink which is actually Tas is own brand. My mini starter lamb pide was a bit bland, I found it needed more seasoning. Really loved the pide dough though, very delicious and crisp. I also had a reasonable but very unexciting fig salad which now I think about it I belatedly realise came with feta and not the goats cheese listed on the menu It was all pleasant enough, but nothing special. But not bad considering the location right next to the Globe, where you would expect tourist rip off joints. It is reasonably priced with decent value set menu deals to be had. I won't be rushing here again, but a good fix if you are in the area and hungry. No Turkish delight shocker- the stockpile by the door as we left the restaurant was dry! read more

The location is great, close the Thames path and across the Shakespeare's Globe Theater. Inside is spacious but the chairs are awkwardly low. The olives are great. You can also order olives as a side. We ordered two different pides. The taste was subpar. The lamb in the pide was not as tasteful. There were too much parsley added before serving which dominated the taste. The Turkish pastrami was over cooked. I don't know the other dishes but based on this experience it is hard to recommend the pides. read more

Tas Pide - Pastirmali pide - Turkish Near Me - London, XGL

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This is a spot right next to the Shakespeare's Globe. The first time I came here, I had just a quick drink but the next time I came, the hubby and I were ready for a nice meal after a couple drinks at the Oyster Shed. Service was pretty good compared to what I am used to (still not saying much), but better than expected. This is proper Anatolian Turkish cuisine which is different than other Arab places but still super yummy. The stars were what we ordered. We started with some homemade turkish bread with olive oil. We ordered a couple drinks: glass of champagne and a beer. Then the mains: Iskender, which was lovely, flavorful and rich. Also the mixed grill, which was a bunch of different meats which were equally delicious. I am so ready to go back! read more

This place is great if you like Turkish food. Baklava was perfect! The waiters were polite and the service was good. The place has a great decoration. read more

We also stumbled upon this restaurant by chance. Excellent humus. We had the lunch menu. Chicken and lamb. read more

Nothing special about pide. It's like wannabe pizza. I had one of the lamb pides. Waitress said it was her favorite...ugh...waitress must not have a very good sense of taste. It was a little bland if you ask me. I also had the calamari to start. It was good - most calamari is. They didn't serve it with any sauces, though. I'm sure I could have asked, but it was quite a small serving, so I didn't see the need to bother. Some of the meat and seafood dishes sounded good though, so maybe I should go back and try those. Oh, and one plus is that they serve complimentary bread and soup that were pretty good. I love anything complimentary. ;) The place is charming as far as ambiance and decor, but if pide is their specialty, then they're definitely lacking in terms of tastiness. read more

Great restaurant with helpful staff just around the corner from the Globe Theatre. They have a theatre menu and the restaurant was packed with people going to see plays Each dish was beautifully seasoned and presented. I suggest you make a reservation or come early. read more

I have to give this place four stars for food, but only two for service. I won't rhapsodise about the food, others have already done so. Suffice it to say, the food here is faultless. The service, especially front of house, is quite something else. We went with a group of friends having made a reservation for eight people at 8.30pm on a Saturday evening. We arrived at 8.35pm. The place was heaving and there was a party of four in the queue ahead of us who were given a suspiciously large table set for eight people (which was subsequently broken up to provide two tables for four people). Front of house staff then disappeared for a further 10 minutes. When we called for attention, a member of the front of house team arrived and was very off-hand. We stated that we had a reservation for 8.30pm and had been waiting a while already. We were told that the table had been given away because we were late by 15 minutes. Given that we had arrived at 8.35pm but not been acknowledged, and that the table had been given away within our sight at exactly that time - we sensed porky's being told. The member of staff in question was very belligerent, an experience quite outside my usual one when at this Tas branch (or any of the others for that matter). I can only assume we got them on a bad day. It was disappointing. We walked over to Ev instead (also owned by the Tas group - but no Pide) and had a nice meal there. It was sad to see an otherwise excellent restaurant, which displays extraordinarily high standards for it's medium price range, be so let down by such poor service. read more

Took some friends here for lunch on their suggestion and it was a great choice. In the street down beside the Globe Theatre, this is easily found by public transport. Being all vegetarian, we shared the haloumi style cheese and a wonderful broad bean and yoghurt starter. Then we had various vego Pides. There was complimentary bread and olives too. I recommend it as a stylish great place to eat that won't break the budget. read more

We happened upon this place whilst walking the river walk in London. The food was fantastic. I had the lamb pide, which is best described as a Turkish pizza with ground lamb, mint, diced onion, peppers, and an egg on top. They had my favorite cider (Rekorderlig, strawberry and lime). Service was fantastic. Great ambiance. A gentleman was playing music with a tiny guitar and wind instrument. I didn't give it 5 stars because it was too hot in the restaurant. The door was open, but it was blazing hot. read more

Tas Pide - Pide with veggies and egg. Delicious! - Turkish Near Me - London, XGL