Gallipoli
- June 30, 2006
- Rated 4 of 5 by
ps12 from Baltimore, Maryland
Gallipoli (and its sister restaurants -- all located on Islington's Upper Street) is crowded for a reason. When you walk in, you feel as if you've been transported to Istanbul. The restaurant is small, but cozy on a cold day, and the pillows and wallhangings are all from Turkey. And if my Turkish friend brought me here for dinner, you know it has to be good!
I usually got the vegetarian mezze (really a starter) as a main course since it offered such a variety of wonderful foods. The mezze included different small sized samples of Turkish delicacies such as falafel, a filo pastry with cheese, eggplant dishes and dishes with lima beans. Yum! My husband would usually opt for some kind of lamb, the chicken wings, or the grilled chicken with rice. Everything was delicious, and the portions were a good size.
For us, going to Gallipoli was a special night out. If you want something different, I'd definitely recommend Gallipoli for the food and the atmosphere. After all, how often do you get a chance to eat fantastic Turkish food?
I'd also recommend the restaurant for a small party or a group of friends.
From journal Bang for Your Buck London Restaurants