Petek

Reviews

• Jeff C.

  star star star star star 2 June 2026

  We had a great dinner at Petek. It was a bit out of the way for us coming from Kensington, but we were going there to meet friends. The food was great and the quantities generous. A highlight for me was the baklava which had more flavor than just the sweetness which I find in most baklava.

• David L.

  star star star star star 24 May 2026

  Recommended this place by some friends while we were up the road at the pub grabbing some pints. Extensive menu with a wide array of offerings. I've never been to to a Turkish restaurant before.
  
  First on the table was some green olives, a small plate of spicy tomato sauce and piping hot crispy bread was delivered shortly after. My girlfriend ended up getting the lamb shish. Generous portion with intensely flavored minced lamb, molded over a skewer and grilled over hot coals.
  
  I opted for a couple of meze, Turkish appetizers. The marinated broadbean with dill and olive oil above a bed of yogurt and the lamb kidneys. The broadbeans were also fantastic, tender, but not mushy, with a great combination of flavors. The quantity of yogurt was a bit much for my palate, but still delicious. The lamb kidneys were the star, well seasoned with a generous amounts of sumac. They were still sizzling on the table when they arrived, topped with sliced red onions. Crispy on the outside yet tender and not over cooked at all.
  
  Thought it couldn't get better, but another friend ordered some spicy lamb dish that looked like mini grilled burger patties. She gave me a small piece and wow! Imbued with a delightful smokiness from the coals and that hot sauce it was brushed with was the perfect compliment.  I am a sucker for spicy food though.
  
  I highly recommend this place if you are ever in the neighborhood.

• Jennifer S.

  star star star star_border star_border 19 May 2026

  I got a whole array of veggie dishes for takeaway and the bill was was 29 quid, which is not bad at all. BUT as I note below, the amount of excessive oil in the dishes was disappointing. My plastic bag had a layer of grease when I opened it at home.
  
  The kisir- great flavor with the nutty flavor of hazelnut playing well off the other ingredients. But my god, the amount of OIL. I drained as much as I could out at home but even now, there is a layer on the bottom of the tupperware container in the fridge =/
  
  king prawns- the word king must have different meanings between the US and the UK. Because these were small and at four, a little too pricey. Again, a good flavor especially with the large lemon wedge but SO MUCH OIL.
  
  Veggie rocket salad- love the grilled halloumi and the portobello mushroom, but so. much. grease again
  
  the winner- and surprise, surprise, not that oily!- was the falafel with aubergine puree. Chunky, roasted aubergine tasted fantastic with the firm falafel. I might return just for this.
  
  The bread supplied with the meals is mediocre. A kind of white bread, it's bland. Gokayazu's pita blows it away.

• Adam G.

  star star star star_border star_border 18 May 2026

  We tried the mixed meze for two. All the dishes arrived at once (see picture) which was kind of overwhelming.  It was difficult to fit all the dishes on the table at once, and awkward to eat at first without knocking things. It also meant we ate the hot dishes first, hence the dishes that are traditionally appetizers went last.  I'd much prefer the dishes to come in two or more waves. Anyway, the food was fine. The grilled peppers with yogurt and the fried cheese pastries were best dishes, sausage discs were worst. They have solid 4 star food, with good veggie options, but struggling with too many dishes on a cramped table gets them down to three.

• Geoff Y.

  star star star star star_border 16 May 2026

  Found through Yelp, we went for dinner without a reservation and were shown a table. Staff were helpful and we got some mezze to start alongside a couple of mains.
  
  The starters were good, the dishes tasting fresh and homemade. The bread there is amazing though, it just makes the dips so much better. I'm glad we only ordered a couple though. The meats were nicely grilled and went well with the rice and salad on the plate.
  
  Staff were friendly and quick, and the food came quickly. The restaurant was possibly a little dark, it would have been nicer to see the food a little more.
  
  The only thing that really marred the dinner was the group that turned up and were sat next to us. A group of golfers that just couldn't keep it down, it was like they were trying to outdo each other in terms of noise. They were rude to the staff who commendably kept their cool. Seriously, who gives an order (it wasn't a request in any shape or form) to "bring food until we say stop" and then decline to answer any questions about what sort of food. He just got angrier and louder and kept repeating the same thing over and over again. The table next to us kind of tutted and said "them again" implying they were regulars...
  
  We watched for a short while while awaiting our bill and left. The food was good but if that's the kind of people that come here on a regular basis, I might head elsewhere.