Anatolia
Nashville, TN 37205-1411
Phone: (615) 356-1556
- Price:
- $
- Hours:
- Mon-Thu 11am-2pm, 5pm-10pm, Fri-Sat 11am-2pm, 5pm-11pm, Sun 5pm-10pm
Editorial Review for Anatolia – by Patrick Rains
In Short
Patrons of this small, strip-mall restaurant look past the sparsely decorated walls to enjoy the diverse flavors of its menu. A few tapestries and paintings of Turkish landscapes adorn the walls. Excellent starters include a freshly prepared hummus and a phyllo pastry filled with feta cheese. The biggest draw on the menu is the variety of shish kebabs, but the mixed grill allows diners to sample the beef, lamb and chicken.
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Insider Tips
Know Before You GoService tends to be quite slow, so allow plenty of time before any post-dining activities.
The ExtrasA private dining room in the rear of the restaurant is available for parties of 10 or more.
User Reviews for Anatolia
06/28/2008 Posted by Heidiallison
All I can say is WOW. We went last night and I was thoroughly impressed with everything! Dining room was full, but we were seated right away. Our waiter couldn't have been more nice and friendly- he had a geniune smile on his face for the entire meal service. We ordered a bit of everything- appetizer, soup, salad, and split the mixed grill entree, wine, and finishing off with some baklava and Turkish coffee-- everything tasted wonderful. Service was not slow at all- it was perfect. Our first courses and their yummy bread were served quickly (thank goodness- we were starved) and then the rest of the meal was served at a leisurely pace- but not too slow. There is nothing more frustrating then either being served too quickly (if I wanted "fast" food, I wouldn't have gotten out of my car), or too slowly---this was neither---it was great. I moved from Houston about a year ago, which had a thriving Middle Eastern/Mediterranean/Turkish culture, and I adored the restaurants. Since I moved here, I've found decent ones, but nothing that really compares or that I would like to take friends and Family....until now. I will be back to Anatolia often, and will bring people there any chance I get!! YUM...
Pros: Food, Food, Food, Service, Service, Service
Cons: nothing I can think of
03/18/2008 Posted by thenashvillian
I rarely give any restaurant a 5 star rating. I dine out so much in my travels that it is hard to find a "good 'restaurant that I would frequent, especially in my home town. Anatolia is not only authentic in its food but also in its atmosphere. Anyone who has enjoyed a full meal with a Turkish family or in a Turkish restaurant knows that time is not important when it comes to good food. I have seen some negative comments in these reviews about the service and I would like to respond by saying that this is not an in and out restaurant. Come in and order an appetizer and some hot tea (they refill it for free so enjoy as much as you like) and relax. Also, the food is all prepared from scratch, so it will take awhile as some of these dishes are complicated. I actually overheard one customer complaining how long one of the deserts took to arrive when it clearly states on the menu to order it in advance as it takes 20-30 min to cook it. This is a restaurant you come to enjoy your food and your dinner mate. Another positive quality of this restaurant is there wide range of food. Even the most timid and picky eaters can ease into this genre of food with recognizable and familiar food choices. The staff will never rush you and has always been attentive to an empty tea glass or finished dish to be cleared. Parking is never a problem. Finally, I would like to recommend the Iskander Kabob as a main dish. I have yet to find anyone out of the dozens of friends I have taken here who did not swoon over this simple yet amazing dish. Try this restaurant once and you will be hooked.
Pros: Amazing Food, Great Wait Staff, Relaxing Atmosphere, Good Variety
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