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Serving traditional Kurdish & Turkish cuisine in a lively setting, plus outdoor seating.
Hours
| Friday | 11:30 AM–9:30 PM |
| Saturday | 11:30 AM–9:30 PM |
| Sunday | 11:30 AM–9 PM |
| Monday | 11:30 AM–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 11:30 AM–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 11:30 AM–9 PM |
| Thursday | 11:30 AM–9 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 340 California Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94306
Phone: (650) 853-9700
Website: https://anatoliankitchen.com/
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Reservations: anatoliankitchen.com
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Anatolian Kitchen offers traditional Central/Eastern Turkish cuisine. We are family operated. Our menu choices are prepared directly on site.
Reviews
Salim Ali Khan
We visited Anatolian Kitchen in Palo Alto for a team dinner, and it turned out to be a great evening all around. A big plus right off the bat was that there’s a public parking lot less than a minute’s walk away, which makes visiting very convenient.Levant was an amazing host who took excellent care of our table throughout the night being attentive, friendly, and always on top of things. Everyone at the table had a wonderful time.
We started by ordering a mix of appetizers for the table, and they set the tone perfectly:
3-combo appetizer platter – an absolute standout; fresh, flavorful, and beautifully balanced. Everybody enjoyed the contents with the bread that was served.
Falafel – crisp on the outside, soft on the inside, and very satisfying
Pan-fried calamari – tender and well seasoned
Beet salad and Anatolian salad – fresh, vibrant, and refreshing
Every appetizer was excellent, but the combo platter clearly stole the show.
The main course spread was impressive, with something for everyone:
Iskender – rich, comforting, and full of flavor
Chicken Adana – bold, juicy, and well spiced
Vegetable moussaka – hearty and comforting
Grilled chicken shish – tender and flavorful
Grilled salmon – perfectly cooked and fresh
Grilled lamb shish – juicy and delicious
Whole Branzino – absolutely amazing; this was my order and I loved every bite.
Vegetarian turlu – (Stewed tomatoes, eggplant, potatoes, bell peppers, zucchini, and carrot served with rice pilaf) well-balanced and satisfying
We ended the evening with three orders of family-style desserts, and the desserts were truly standout, rounding off the meal on a high note.
I also placed a separate to-go order that included a mixed grilled platter and grilled lamb shish. While the food itself was excellent and tasted just as good at home, the only downside was being charged a large party fee, even though this was a separate personal to-go order. That aside, the quality and flavor were still top-notch, with clear 5-star food written all over it.
Overall, Anatolian Kitchen delivers exceptional Turkish cuisine, generous portions, and great service. Minor billing hiccup aside (for the to go order which ideally should have been separate from the table), this was a wonderful experience, and it’s a place I’d happily recommend and return to.
… moreWe started by ordering a mix of appetizers for the table, and they set the tone perfectly:
3-combo appetizer platter – an absolute standout; fresh, flavorful, and beautifully balanced. Everybody enjoyed the contents with the bread that was served.
Falafel – crisp on the outside, soft on the inside, and very satisfying
Pan-fried calamari – tender and well seasoned
Beet salad and Anatolian salad – fresh, vibrant, and refreshing
Every appetizer was excellent, but the combo platter clearly stole the show.
The main course spread was impressive, with something for everyone:
Iskender – rich, comforting, and full of flavor
Chicken Adana – bold, juicy, and well spiced
Vegetable moussaka – hearty and comforting
Grilled chicken shish – tender and flavorful
Grilled salmon – perfectly cooked and fresh
Grilled lamb shish – juicy and delicious
Whole Branzino – absolutely amazing; this was my order and I loved every bite.
Vegetarian turlu – (Stewed tomatoes, eggplant, potatoes, bell peppers, zucchini, and carrot served with rice pilaf) well-balanced and satisfying
We ended the evening with three orders of family-style desserts, and the desserts were truly standout, rounding off the meal on a high note.
I also placed a separate to-go order that included a mixed grilled platter and grilled lamb shish. While the food itself was excellent and tasted just as good at home, the only downside was being charged a large party fee, even though this was a separate personal to-go order. That aside, the quality and flavor were still top-notch, with clear 5-star food written all over it.
Overall, Anatolian Kitchen delivers exceptional Turkish cuisine, generous portions, and great service. Minor billing hiccup aside (for the to go order which ideally should have been separate from the table), this was a wonderful experience, and it’s a place I’d happily recommend and return to.
Vivek Sharma
A large group of folks from our workplace decided to visit a Turkish Middle eastern restaurant as we were coming to the end of an event. It was decided to gather at the Anatolian Kitchen at 5 pm. I was able to find the parking within 2 minutes walking distance which was a huge plus considering I was not local and drove my own car. The server was patient enough as all of us arrived, gathered and decided to order or drinks. Once we were all in, we were helped with the selection of starters followed by the main course. Everything tasted delicious and there wasn’t one person in the group of 12 that had anything bad to say. As we getting done, we were told about the family style platter of desserts. We ordered a few for the table and it made the evening close nicely. Delicious food with great service and perfect music that we could lightly listen to but wasn’t too loud to not let us talk.
… moreAngela Chetina (Psychology and sexology)
Anatolian Kitchen is such a warm and welcoming place! The service is always friendly and attentive, which immediately makes you feel at home. The food is incredibly fresh and flavorful — you can really taste the quality of the ingredients. The manti are absolutely delicious, perfectly prepared and full of flavor. I also loved their fresh vegetable salads — simple, vibrant, and full of taste. It’s a great spot for anyone who appreciates authentic, well-made food and a cozy atmosphere. Highly recommend!
… moreWook Chung
The problem with Anatolian Kitchen is that nothing is memorable. It wasn’t like we had terribly bad food or the atmosphere was noisy, or the server was negligent. In many ways, everything at Anatolian Kitchen was just middle of the line. But I think that is the problem, especially when you are situated on California Ave where culinary competition increases by the year.
The food is standard mediterranean. You get your healthy mix of pitas, cucumber and yogurt based dips, hummus, and lamb or beef. Standard presentation. Standard mixture. Everything is bland but not enough to complain. They’re cooked well, but nothing is memorable.
And the last thing you want is bland beef or lamb kebabs that have no personality whatsoever. This is common across many mediterranean joints and again, this isn’t detrimental for Anatolian for my never vowing to return again. But you’re not going to go there for food. That much I can say.
Fortunately, I had great company and we had a wonderful time. Perhaps that’s the only reason why I’ve left it at 3 stars. And as a slap i the face, the dessert – a coconut rice pudding – came cold from the fridge. Perhaps that is how it was meant to be served but coldness and rice just doesn’t go well together.
Anatolian Kitchen has a lot to be desired but I don’t want to just write it off. They have potential. They have the right intent. They just need to bring in the attitude into the food.
… moreThe food is standard mediterranean. You get your healthy mix of pitas, cucumber and yogurt based dips, hummus, and lamb or beef. Standard presentation. Standard mixture. Everything is bland but not enough to complain. They’re cooked well, but nothing is memorable.
And the last thing you want is bland beef or lamb kebabs that have no personality whatsoever. This is common across many mediterranean joints and again, this isn’t detrimental for Anatolian for my never vowing to return again. But you’re not going to go there for food. That much I can say.
Fortunately, I had great company and we had a wonderful time. Perhaps that’s the only reason why I’ve left it at 3 stars. And as a slap i the face, the dessert – a coconut rice pudding – came cold from the fridge. Perhaps that is how it was meant to be served but coldness and rice just doesn’t go well together.
Anatolian Kitchen has a lot to be desired but I don’t want to just write it off. They have potential. They have the right intent. They just need to bring in the attitude into the food.
Shahab Sassan
I had a great dining experience at Anatolian Kitchen! We started with the eggplant purée, which was decent, and the lentil soup, which was flavorful and comforting. The octopus salad wasn’t my favorite, but the truffle fries were absolutely delicious—highly recommended.
For the main course, the shish kebab was unfortunately quite tough and hard to chew, but the Adana kebab was full of flavor and cooked perfectly. The real highlight of the meal was the branzino fish—fresh, tender, and beautifully prepared.
We ended the night with baklava and künefe paired with Turkish tea, and they were both amazing—perfectly sweet and satisfying.
The hospitality really stood out; our server was attentive, friendly, and made the experience even better. Overall, I had a good time and will definitely be coming back!
… moreFor the main course, the shish kebab was unfortunately quite tough and hard to chew, but the Adana kebab was full of flavor and cooked perfectly. The real highlight of the meal was the branzino fish—fresh, tender, and beautifully prepared.
We ended the night with baklava and künefe paired with Turkish tea, and they were both amazing—perfectly sweet and satisfying.
The hospitality really stood out; our server was attentive, friendly, and made the experience even better. Overall, I had a good time and will definitely be coming back!
Mai
New favorite restaurant. The food is so delicious and the service is impeccable. My younger brother is scared of bugs so we asked them to turn on the heaters next to us and then eventually asked to move inside and they were accommodating with all. They always replenished our waters and bread. Best service I have ever gotten.
… moreAayushi Trivedi
Had the mixed appetizer platter, veggie moussaka, falafel plate and truffle fries — all solid picks. The place is definitely on the pricier side, and I expected the service to match that. We went during a slow time with only one other group there, but the staff seemed pretty disengaged, mostly on their phones, and it took a few tries to get their attention. Great food, but the service definitely needs a little work to match the vibe and price.
… moreKathy Long
Definitely not my favorite Mediterranean restaurant. Their Muhamarra lacked flavor and they didn’t serve flat bread with it which was odd to me. I ordered Manti. It was good but not great. Three in my group ordered veggie Mousakka. Two said it was very good, one didn’t care for it. The Baklava was the biggest disappointment to me. It was not sweet at all. Just filo and pistachio with a tiny bit of honey drizzled on top. Good thing we also ordered something with ice cream because with the ice cream, it was somewhat sweet and enjoyable. Without it, it was very bland.
I was also disappointed in the menu. There wasn’t a lot I wanted to order. But that’s me.
I did like the ambience which was a bit on the casual side instead of fancy which we wanted, and our waiter was so nice and caring. Together, that made the entire atmosphere very nice.
Do check the menu ahead of time and if there is enough to choose from to delight your palate, go for it.
… moreI was also disappointed in the menu. There wasn’t a lot I wanted to order. But that’s me.
I did like the ambience which was a bit on the casual side instead of fancy which we wanted, and our waiter was so nice and caring. Together, that made the entire atmosphere very nice.
Do check the menu ahead of time and if there is enough to choose from to delight your palate, go for it.
Urvashi Chaudhuri
Love the lamb adana, it’s tender and flavorful. The service is great, every staff member is polite and courteous. They value customer service which makes you go back to this place. You got to try every dessert on their menu. I haven’t tried the rice pudding but the rest 3 I have and they are a must try.
… moreErin Vetter
My family LOVED our dinner here at Anatolian Kitchen. We were treated so well and the food was fantastic. We started with the combo appetizer and the Sigara Boregi, before going onto our main meals. All delicious!! I had an allergy and was well informed of what I could and could not eat, overall felt very safe. The drinks, also, were very tasty 🙂 thank you for the service!!
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