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Antep Kitchen

RestaurantsOxford

4.8 out of 5 stars4.8(3,088 reviews)

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Quick info

+44 186 524 75 55
228-230 Cowley Rd, Oxford OX4 1UH, United Kingdom
£20–30

About Antep Kitchen

Antep Kitchen is a Turkish restaurant at 228-230 Cowley Rd in Oxford, built around a charcoal grill that the restaurant describes as the largest in the city. For diners, that puts chargrilled cooking at the centre of the menu, including shish grills such as the mixed sheesh. Kuşbaşılı Alinazik, chargrilled aubergine with lamb, is another main option. Meze come both cold and hot, so a table can start with a mixed selection of each. Freshly baked Turkish flatbread arrives before the meal at no charge, and Turkish tea is served. A lunchtime menu includes a drink.

Good to know

  • Reservations
    Accepts reservations
  • Parking
    Free street parking · Parking
  • Accessibility
    Wheelchair: entrance, restroom, seating
  • Good for kids
    Good for kids · High chairs · Kids' menu
  • Dietary
    Vegan options · Vegetarian options

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Reviews

4.8/5
3,088 reviews

What reviewers say

Reviewers most often mention birthday celebration with music, Kuşbaşılı Alinazik, complimentary fresh flatbread and mixed meze.

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Customer Review Summary

Diners most often come for the charcoal-grilled meats, with the Kuşbaşılı Alinazik and the lamb Beyti singled out, and mixed sheesh and chicken shish also named. Close behind are the starters and breads: hot meze, mixed cold meze, and the complimentary flatbread, which one regular calls among the best from a Turkish restaurant. Reviewers describe generous portions, fresh and tasty food, and friendly, attentive staff, and several say the lunchtime menu gives a lot of food with a drink included. Turkish tea and lahmacun pide also get mentions. The recurring caveat is noise. One reviewer found the dining room extremely loud, with people talking so loudly it became uncomfortable at times, and another found the birthday music a bit too loud. Birthday celebrations are a repeated feature, with staff bringing out a dessert and playing energetic music while guests clap along. One family describes a surprise plate of Turkish baklava served that way.

Featured reviews

  • Jurate Vaitkeviciene
    “We travelled from another city and stopped here for a meal for the first time. Wow! The service was absolutely outstanding, and the food was incredibly delicious. We couldn’t have asked for a better experience. Highly recommended! We will definitely be back many more times whenever we’re in Oxford. ❤️”
  • Shamina Peters (chotipagli)
    “We visited Antep Kitchen Oxford to celebrate my husband’s birthday and had a really lovely meal. We ordered the Kuşbaşılı Alinazik, Kuzu Sarma Beyti, Turkish pizza, ezme salad and cacık. Everything was full of flavour, and the lamb dishes were particular highlights. The chargrilled aubergine with lamb was delicious, and the Beyti was rich, comforting and beautifully cooked. One thing we noticed was that there were quite a few Turkish diners in the restaurant, which for us was a really positive sign and gave us the impression that the food was genuinely authentic and well-loved. The atmosphere was welcoming, the food was delicious and it was a great choice for a birthday dinner. We’d happily return and would recommend it to anyone looking for Turkish food in Oxford.”
  • R P
    “Beautiful food and freshly cooked. We came here for lunch and it didn’t disappoint. They food is cooked to perfection bursting with flavours. They even accommodated our menu requests. The staff ate extremely friendly and greet you with a smile. Laura served us and she was professional and attentive. Thank you.”
  • Z Mughal
    “This was my 4th visit to this restaurant. The quality of the food has been consistent. Impressive Turkish food. The complementary bread is one of the best I’ve had from Turkish restaurants. I ordered the hot meze as a starter, and mixed sheesh for mains. Quite large portion sizes. Fresh salad added to the flavours. Good ambient music, although I found the birthday music was a bit too loud. Great service throughout. Very reasonable price. We had a delightful evening dining at Antep Kitchen, and I hope to make my 5th visit soon.”
  • MARIUSZ ADACH
    “We had a wonderful evening celebrating our daughter’s birthday. The food was absolutely top class, with generous portions, and you could see the passion and care that went into every stage of preparation. A special thank you to our waitress, Laura from Slovakia, who went above and beyond to make the evening truly perfect. She surprised us with delicious Turkish baklava, and when it was served, special music was played while all the guests clapped along. It was such a lovely and memorable moment! ❤️ This is definitely a perfect place to celebrate a birthday with family or friends, and without a doubt, one of the best restaurants in Oxford. A huge thank you to Laura for making Zuzia’s birthday so special! Mariusz, Magdalena & Zuzia ❤️”

Hours

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Highlights

“Antep Kitchen is one of the best restaurants in Oxford, known for authentic Turkish cuisine and exceptional charcoal-grilled dishes. We proudly use only the freshest, highest-quality ingredients, prepared daily by our skilled artisan chefs. Experience the theatre of cooking on Oxford’s largest charcoal grill, where tradition, flavour, and craftsmanship come together. Located in the heart of Cowley Road, Oxford, Antep Kitchen offers warm hospitality, bold flavours, and an unforgettable dining experience. Best Turkish restaurant in Oxford for charcoal grill, authentic flavours, and genuine service.”

  • Great coffee
  • Great dessert
  • Great tea selection
  • Popular for breakfast
  • Popular for lunch
  • Popular for dinner

Amenities

  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Free street parking
  • Accepts reservations
  • Outdoor seating
  • Delivery
  • Takeout
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  • Dine-in
  • Family-friendly
  • Vegan options
  • Bar onsite
  • Cozy
  • Onsite services
Offerings· 11
  • Alcohol
  • Beer
  • Cocktails
  • Coffee
  • Hard liquor
  • Healthy options
  • Late-night food
  • Quick bite
  • Small plates
  • Vegetarian options
  • Wine
Accessibility· 2
  • Wheelchair accessible restroom
  • Wheelchair accessible seating
Dining options· 8
  • Breakfast
  • Brunch
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Catering
  • Dessert
  • Seating
  • Table service
Popular for· 1
  • Solo dining
Facilities· 1
  • Restroom
Planning· 3
  • Brunch reservations recommended
  • Lunch reservations recommended
  • Dinner reservations recommended
Highlights· 3
  • Great coffee
  • Great dessert
  • Great tea selection
Atmosphere· 2
  • Casual
  • Trendy
Crowd· 4
  • Groups
  • LGBTQ+ friendly
  • Tourists
  • Transgender safespace
Parking· 1
  • Parking
Family-friendly· 3
  • Good for kids
  • High chairs
  • Kids' menu

Location

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