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East End / East London
1.5 miles from Emirates Stadium
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Testi is the proud winners of 'The Best Turkish Restaurant North and West London 2019'... Testi has been serving the hungry locals of Stoke Newington since the year 2000. Under going a massive refurbishment in 2019, Testi now serves their delicious meals in a beautiful atmosphere. As well as Lamb and Chicken dishes Testi has a large selection of Vegetarian and Vegan options too with great cocktails
PRICE RANGE
US$19 - US$25
Special Diets
Vegetarian Friendly, Halal, Gluten Free Options
Meals
Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, After-hours, Drinks
CUISINES
Mediterranean, Barbecue, Turkish, Middle Eastern
FEATURES
Takeout, Seating, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Accepts Visa, Free Wifi, Reservations, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service
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All reviews lamb ribs salad bread rice mixed grill turkish food cooked to perfection mouth watering highly recommend this restaurant i've eaten newington meat charcoal
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Reviewed 17 July 2023 via mobile

This was an outstandingly good meal. I had lamb shank which was cooked beautifully. Lots of extras like flatbread and salads were supplied, also all excellent. It isn’t cheap, but you do get what you pay for. My friend, who lives locally, tells me this...is the best Turkish in the area by far and also the most expensive. Wine is particularly expensive. However I wouldn’t hesitate to go again.More

Date of visit: July 2023
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Reviewed 17 July 2023

Simply put, the most outstanding Turkish food, eat in or take away, this side of Ankara. And that's it.

Date of visit: July 2023
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Reviewed 29 June 2023

An amazing place,the food is amazing the service is great. Is not the first time we visited the place, always wonderful Our waitress Ceren she’s so wonderful

Date of visit: June 2023
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Reviewed 13 April 2023

We used to love this place, the food was delicious, plentiful and affordable. Unsure what has happened, but our mixed platter was almost half the size, £10 per person dearer, once we paid the service charge. We had such tiny pieces of lamb shish that...they were overcooked and dry; Literally one piece cut into four cubes and served as a portion. Half of the lamb ribs were no larger than a little finger. I cannot recommend and probably will not go back again either.More

Date of visit: April 2023
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Reviewed 19 February 2023

Went there after it was recommended by a friend, and it was great. The food was hot and cooked to perfection. Delicious. Good portion sizes with great quality. Will be back soon.

Date of visit: February 2023
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Reviewed 4 February 2023

My good friend lives in Stoke-Newington, a largely Turkish neighborhood in London. He brought me to an Anatolian ocakbasi restaurant (I had never heard of either word) called Testi. WOW. Beside the reeally great atmosphere and amicable service, they have a Lamb Shish that will...knock your socks off....It is all I can ever get myself to order. Last time in London I actually talked friends into taking a bus all the way there...nearly a half hour, and they were very happy they went. Many places in the neighborhood serve Lamb Shish, and I have tried most, but Testi is theMore

Date of visit: April 2022
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Reviewed 28 January 2023 via mobile

This was the 'go to' Turkish restaurant for us last year. Worth the 80 mile round trip to visit it. But what a difference three to four months make. The owners have clearly decided to head downwards and cut corners to counter inflation. The bread,...previoysly a delicacy in itself is only a couple of millimetres thick now with the result it burns easily. 50% of our slices were charcoal 😕 Expensive ingredients reduced with salad and rice used to hide the lack of meat. Mixed grill for one not worth it I'm afraid. Drink prices hiked up. £7 for half a pint of Efes draft lager. Total bill nearly £80 for two what last year was low £50s, max £60. Not worth the money with service of 12.5% to watch the staff having a good chat and being unattentive. Depressed at having to trek back 40 miles now after such a disappointing evening. 😔More

Date of visit: January 2023
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Reviewed 19 October 2022

I ordered Testi for an event I hosted in London. The staff came super early to help set up and were so helpful -- the food was amazing, and everyone was raving about it! This was a mainly veggie friendly event but I've also tried...the meats in restaurant and they're amazing! Thank you so much Testi team - would 100% recommend using them for events or dinners or just popping by if you get a chance. I've eaten in a lot of Turkish places in London and this is hands down, one of the best.More

Date of visit: October 2022
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Reviewed 10 August 2022 via mobile

Omg this was the best food I've ever had. The flavors were perfect. The staff well omg they were so nice and polite. 100% in everyday. A must u won't be disappointed bang on.

Date of visit: August 2022
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Reviewed 5 August 2022 via mobile

This restaurant is A star ⭐️ the food is fresh, full of flavour and there is plenty of it. The salad is amazing and so tasty. The bread is so moreish it’s seasoned and nice hot. The Turkish tea was very nice, we had a...few cups each. They have a children menu too. We didn’t have the dessert, our stomachs was full. The food is so filling we took some home. The staff are welcoming, nice, kind and very helpful as well as professional people. Loved the atmosphere. The doors open right out at the front of restaurant to outside which has tables and chairs for eating outside. The restaurant is spotless high end clean, everything clean cutlery, glasses and plates. Toilets kept clean and tidy with mellow music. My family and I will be going to the restaurant again, that’s for sure.More

Date of visit: August 2022
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Reviewed 10 July 2022 via mobile

Great people, staff, food and the atmosphere generally! The staff member Elif and Leyla were very kind and patient with us and warm hearted and again the food was mouth-watering and the drinks were cooling and refreshing!

Date of visit: June 2022
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Reviewed 6 July 2022 via mobile

Honestly one of the best Turkish restaurants in London! Food has a lot of flavour and Layla also does the best cocktails 👍👍

Date of visit: July 2022
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Reviewed 5 June 2022 via mobile

Elif was amazing and caring to us, we felt very welcomed, as it was our first time coming to Testi. Really enjoyed the starters, dessert and the drinks. Highly recommend this restaurant for everyone. ☺️

Date of visit: June 2022
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Reviewed 31 October 2021 via mobile

What a fantastic Restaurant! The food was lovely as well as a brilliant costumer service! Husayin and his team did an absolute fantastic job, top notch restaurant 👌#testi #goodvibe

Date of visit: October 2021
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Reviewed 6 September 2021

Went for the first time in years for my birthday after waxing lyrical about it to my friends. Did not disappoint - great service, incredible food and great vibes all round. Best lamb I think I've ever had and plenty on a plate to take...home and feed you happily the next day... and the day after that. You'd be a fool not to goMore

Date of visit: September 2021
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Testi Restaurant is rated accordingly in the following categories by Tripadvisor travellers:
  • Food: 4.5
  • Service: 4.5
  • Value: 4.5
  • Atmosphere: 4