Took a friend here for lunch who had never had Turkish food. She was quite pleased with the Vegetable Sampler and took leftovers home for dinner. The complimentary bread and dipping oil appetizer was delicious. The service is always very good here. I enjoy the calm and quiet atmosphere. You can easily have conversation. read more

Excellent service, delicious food. Celebrated my birthday with family and the hostess even had a candle for my favorite rice pudding dessert. Highly recommend. read more

Anatolia Turkish restaurant is a tucked away little gem (also a hidden gem nearby is Sonobana sushi but different story.) I can't speak to the authenticity of the Turkish cuisine here, but I can speak to the food quality. Starting off is a beautiful focaccia loaf with a mix of light spices and olive oil. It's odd to say bread is relaxing and refreshing but here it is. The hummus is quite the same, lightly spiced but bright and refreshing. The ezme is interesting. To me it resembles a Turkish version of chips and salsa, very tomato forward but lightly spiced. Only complaint of the meal for me was the lamb kabobs. I am notorious for over seasoning things, and that is simply how my palette is. The lamb was cooked perfectly, not dried out and moist, however I would've liked a little more seasoning. The Billur kabob has been a repeat favorite of mine over the years. The combination of sautéed eggplant, pashamal sauce and onions/peppers/mushrooms creates an explosion of varying textures and tastes. Everything sort of melds together perfectly once it's cooked on the stone oven and becomes a cohesive entree better than the sum of its parts. The servers are always very attentive, respectful and knowledgeable about the menu. When I first started coming here they always had fantastic recommendations. All in all this has been and continues to be a delicious meal no matter what I have ordered here. read more

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Last minute came here to eat the other night. I heard from a friend that this place was authentic and legit. I got the grilled platter to try all the different meats. They were all very soft and tender but the chicken and beef lacked some flavor and seasoning. The rice was lightly seasoned and the white sauce was very refreshing and a great pair with the rest of the plate. Overall, this was a solid meal and I would come here again for a nice plate of freshly grilled meats. read more

Anatolia Turkish Restaurant - Mixed Grill Platter - Turkish Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

I ordered the mixed grill to go and it was so much smaller than I thought it would be. The meat was good but the lamb chop was small, the kofta was small, and the skewers were pretty average. Wouldn't come back, but it was okay. The rice was good, though, especially with the tzatziki sauce on top. read more

Anatolia Turkish Restaurant - Mixed Grill Platter - Turkish Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

Came again on a whim, got the Anatolia eggplant which came with rice and salad. The eggplant was soft and there was plenty of lamb, but all of it lacked flavor - maybe needs more salt, but also likely needs more marination for the lamb and more spices. Pretty pricey too at almost $25 post-tax, but they let us sit there for a few hours after and didn't kick us out. read more

Let's talk about one of the hottest restaurants in Nashville. Anatolia maintains magnificent ratings including a 4.3 on Yelp, a 4.4 on Google, and a 4.5 on TripAdvisor with nearly 1,500 combined reviews at the end of 2024! In fact, a few years after the Ustunkaya brothers opened the establishment in 2003, it started burning up the user-drive platforms. That was sufficient to inspire its addition to my local restaurant bucket list. It only took me 20 years to get there. I blame Nashville for opening up so many incredible eateries!! Having eaten in various regions of Turkey, I can confirm that the food at Anatolia is very authentic! The interior is quite pleasant, dare I say even romantic. The menu is extensive and provides a superb sampling of the varied flavors of Turkish food. Having sampled a little bit of everything, I'll provide my opinion. This should assist in your selection process from a such a vast menu of tempting options. The Stuffed Grape Leaves, Fillo Dough Rolls, Kunefe dessert, and complimentary fresh warm bread are all pretty good. The lamb chops are very good, tender and beautifully cooked with mild Turkish spices. But it's the olive oil dip with spices that comes with the starter bread that's among the most amazing things you'll eat here, as well as the spectacular rice that accompanies many of the main dishes! And the hummus may just be the best in the entire city of Nashville! That's their greatest dish! Pro tip: Pour some of that complimentary dip into the hummus and it's pure magic! Anatolia is a great spot for the adventurous eater curious about Turkish food and has similarities to Greek food for reference. I was especially impressed that when I ordered the Kunefe dessert at the beginning of the meal, something that takes 20 minutes to make fresh, my waiter cleverly put in the order so that it came out just as I was finishing my main course. Nice! They also offered a free Turkish tea to a woman awaiting a to-go order that didn't come out until seven or eight minutes after she had arrived. I love their hospitality and attention to detail! read more

Anatolia is easily one of my favorite restaurants in Nashville. My boyfriend and I went for dinner for our anniversary this week and I went for my birthday last year. Both times and many other times, it has always been so good. At this point I always get the lamb Shish kabob and if you like lamb then you can absolutely not go wrong with them. My boyfriend got the Beef Kofta kabobs and they were yummy as well in addition to the stuffed grape leaves. To make things even better parking is super easy with a huge lot right out front that a few different restaurants and stores share. I've never had an issue with parking. read more

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I cannot say enough good things about this place!! White table cloths and excellent, friendly service! Parking is easy and while you can make a reservation to secure a spot we didn't have any trouble walking in on a weeknight and securing a table for 2. The food is incredible and priced well. The bread that comes to the table is fresh and soft. The turkish pasta is a must try and we loved the variety of the protein platter (plus it already comes with a side!). Will be recommending this place to everyone and will definitely be back! read more

Food was flavorful and I loved the free bread. They had four vegetarian main options, and all the soups and many of the appetizers were vegetarian. My favorite starters were the lentil soup and the free bread. We also tried hummus and ezme. The ezme tasted like Mediterranean pico de gallo. The vegetarian sampler had more mellow flavors and the rice tasted quite plain. Our server was friendly. We sat outside (dog friendly) and they had 4 tables four outdoor seating with roof overhead (in case of rain). read more

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Food: 4/5. Service: 4/5. Ambiance: 4/5. We stopped here as it was nearby and we wanted to eat middle eastern. We were not disappointed. The service was good and they kept bringing out fresh bread for us. We had stuffed grape leaves and filo dough fried and stuffed with cheese. Both yummy. Then for an entree we had adana kabob (my favorite) and iskender kabob (also very good). Definitely will be returning to try the rest of the menu out. read more

Anatolia Turkish Restaurant - Adana Kabob - Turkish Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

For a long time we talked about Anatolia with our neighbors as a good place for traditional Turkish ethnic food. Finally we did it. Restaurant is located in the strip mall. Nothing to bring to your attention to walk in. That's why Yelp is helpful and I enjoy writing reviews. It's a traditional seating, nice clean table, what I like because reminds me of the my home. Service was excellent with extra effort from the server to accommodate meals choices and specially wine. We wanted to taste Turkish white wine. All four meals were excellent including dessert that we shared. Finally, prices are a very reasonable . It's a place to come back and maybe, enjoy the lunch menu. read more

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This place is overpriced and the simplest thing like chicken sheesh tawook is not prepared correctly. There was No flavor to it, you can only taste the coal or the char taste but no seasoning of any kind. It was really a waste of money. I'm saddened to see another overpriced terrible service Turkish restaurant. read more

This place is DELICIOUS! I love having Turkish food so close to my side of town compared to driving towards the south east side of Nashville. The food is great, service is good BUT not that quick- so plan on spending some time there to enjoy the music playing, food and a dessert! They also do a lot of carryout/takeaway orders so you can have Turkish food at home! read more

It's a nice , cozy Turkish restaurant with Turkish music playing in the background. I received great service by a very beautiful Turkish hostess. Rose hip tea was a nice touch, which was filled without my asking (though I was contemplating asking). Adana Kabob was very good, except I found it to be slightly greasy for my taste. The area was clean, including the bathroom. If I'm in the area, I will return. The owner suspected me of being Turkish, even though I'm Armenian. =) read more

Well, I love Turkish food so I thought this place would be amazing. It was not. The best thing about this place are the table linens. The euro meat tasted like it came out of a frozen bag from Costco and the pita bread was in tiny little strips underneath it. I don't know how that is considered a gyro. Don't waste your time. The soup bowl was half empty. The waitress was very nice so will give her points for that but if you wanna go to this place to eat, then save your appetite for something reasonable I mean literally I think even airport food would be better than this. read more

Terrible service, I waited 30 mints for the waiter to come take my order. When I came in I did mention that I was in for tea and dessert. I guess he decided I was not worthy of his time. The restaurant was empty just me and another table. You could hear the people in the kitchen talking in Spanish with swear words. When I finally got my dessert and tea the dessert was cold , the waiter never came to check on. Me or asked how was the service. read more

I enjoyed everything that we ordered here today. It was a very pleasant experience. The staff were nice as well. I would recommend. read more

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Service was a little slow, but friendly. We got the appetizer sampler and it was incredible. The grape leaves were out of this world the little filo rolls stuffed with feta were my favorite thing we ate that night and the hummus was some of the best I have had. I was debating and I wish I had gotten the salmon instead of the spinach stuffed chicken. I took a bit of something hard in the chicken and it turned me off of the dish. Friends got the baked ravioli and eggplant stuffed with chicken and various other things. They both loved theirs. Overall a very pleasant dinner with friends. Would definitely go back. read more

Service was good. The restaurant was quiet even though in a busy area. The lentil soup, hummus, and stuffed grape leaves were all really good. This place was pretty kid friendly. They had high chairs, and coloring sheets. I can't recall if there was a changing table or not in the bathroom. read more

This restaurant is totally amazing. Turkish food is to die for and this place is the perfect place to try it in the US. The atmosphere is very pleasing and the service is very good. I recommend trying the rakı; it's a little rough, but worth it for an authentic Turkish experience. If you get any meat, make sure you dip it in the yogurt, it will greatly enhance the experience. I Turkey read more

Anatolia Turkish Restaurant - Rakı - Turkish Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

After experiencing Immersive Van Gogh, I was ready for dinner. I did a search and found Anatolia Turkish Restaurant. I love Turkish food. It felt fitting to have dinner at an eatery on my final full day in Nashville. The drive over here was three minutes during rush hour. I parked practically in front of the restaurant, which is located in a plaza. I backed into a spot and headed over to the main door. There have been times where I can't open the front door in my life. It happened twice at two different eateries in Charlotte, NC. Add this restaurant to my list. I'm not exactly weak, but I tugged at the door handle and it didn't budge. A woman opened the door for me on the opposite side. Weird. It's me. I was seated at a nice table, off to the side of the restaurant. I loved the artwork of Istanbul everywhere, which made me miss the city. It was super hot outside. I wanted an unsweetened iced tea. My weakness is Turkish tea. I loved getting Turkish tea at the bazaar in Istanbul. I felt that I needed to relive that joy here. My server was Marianne. She was knowledgeable and helped answer all my questions. I asked whether the Turkish tea was hot. It was. I ordered it because I missed it so much. My favourite Turkish meal is kofta. It was on the menu. I was elated and was done making my mind up. Marianne mixed the dip for my starter bread. Being stateside, the starter bread was half a loaf. It was warm. I loved that the exterior was crusty and inside was soft, just the way it should be. The dip was flavourful. I enjoyed it as I waited for my main meal. The unsweetened ice tea was excellent. The tea was strong and delightfully refreshing. My Turkish tea transported me back to Turkey. It was the real deal, served the traditional way in that iconic glass. It was black tea. It was fragrant and did not have any sugar. I loved it. My kofta dinner came. In a nutshell, it was Turkish authentic food with American portions. The kofta morsels were gigantic. In Istanbul, each one was easily half the size of what I had. The beef was done medium. I would have liked them medium-well or even well. However, each morsel was seasoned well and I loved them. Luckily, I got a skewer of veggies. They balanced the meatfest that I was enduring. The yogurt sauce kept everything light. I loved it. The rice was the perfect portion for me. It was on the smaller side. I was thankful because the kofta was extremely filling. Although I felt stuffed, my favourite Turkish dessert, kunefe, was on the menu. I asked my server how large it was. It was a decent size, but she said that she could pack whatever I couldn't eat in a box. I said yes to it. The kunefe was fabulous. It was authentic, with stretchy cheese. It was crunchy and slightly sweet. I highly recommend getting it, stuffed or not! Marianne packed up my remaining kunefe in a box and provided a plastic bag. She was great. I paid with a credit card. She ran it through and all was great. I thanked her and left with my dessert. I had it as a snack later that evening. So good! More patrons were there when I had left. It was a good sign of a great restaurant. I would return to this eatery for my Turkish food fix in a heartbeat. If you want great food without flying over to Istanbul, come here. The atmosphere is casual, the food is authentic, and staff are great. (354) read more

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Anatolia is a favorite of mine in Nashville and they consistently serve quality food! This unassuming establishment is located in a strip mall in West Nashville. There is plenty of parking and they do take reservations ahead of time so I highly recommend calling in advance! I came here to celebrate a coworkers birthday and loved every bit of my meal. The servers started us off with a complimentary appetizer of bread and oil. The bread was clearly cooked fresh minutes before serving and was a delight. I ordered the lamb shish kabab which came with a side of veggies and rice. The lamb was juicy and tender. The yogurt sauce on the side was also homemade, which I loved. For desert, I got the kunefe. They make it on the spot so make sure to allow for at least 20 min for them to prepare this. I went ahead and ordered it in the middle of my meal. The kunefe was soft, warm, crunchy, and sweet. It came with four pieces and my party finished every last bite. I had a wonderful time at Anatolia and highly recommend everyone check this place out! read more

Anatolia Turkish Restaurant - Lamb Shish Kabob - Turkish Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

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The food is always great here. I love the stuffed grape leaves. The service is also great.

Zilan made our visit the BEST BEST BEST ever!!!! My girlfriends Pearl and Beckah and I came here on a whim after our foot experience at the spa. I mean I had no idea what a joyous experience we would have. We came in super late but they made us feel welcomed from the moment we set foot inside..:::the ambiance was on point.... I felt the Turkey feels. The sampler plate was so full and rich with flavor and texture. Great job chef people's. 5 star experience. I'll bring my friends back!!! Zilan. We love you. read more

Anatolia Turkish Restaurant - Anatolia Sampler Platter...:yummmmmm - Turkish Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

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Food - The lamb chops are my absolute favorite thing to eat here. It's always perfectly made. I had the sampler platter as well - personally was not a fan of the grape leaves because I didn't know it was going to be cold but everything else on the platter was good especially the humus. They have this Turkish soda that tastes like a tropical sprite and the Turkish red wine is a must. Service - The servers were excellent! Everyone was so nice. They really wanted us to have a good meal. Ambiance - This establishment gives off very relaxed, intimate vibes. It's dim lit and perfect for date night. I love how it's not too loud in there as well. read more

Anatolia Turkish Restaurant - Anatolia Sampler Platter - Turkish Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

Great food and service! We enjoyed very much our Sunday dinner at this restaurant. The lamb was great!

Charming & lively, a dinner at Anatolia could be a great choice for a date or a dinner with friends. My visit was of the latter variety & lasted over 2 hours as we sampled several appetizers such as the hummus & filo cheese pastry. The Turkish white wine was also enjoyed by three of the four at our table (myself included) & was quite good. Heavy pour at $9 a glass. I let the waiter choose my meal for me giving him the options of the homemade ravioli or Iskender kabob. He assured me that the iskender was the better choice & I rolled with that. It was very good & the tomato sauce on the top added a nice acidic quality to the salty thinly sliced meat below it. It's all served on top of a pita as well so you get all that flavor soaked into it when you finished. Rice was tasty as well. Veggies were not impressive though and needed the yogurt sauce to overcome the bland taste that grilled veggies sometimes have (carrot being the better of the options surprisingly though). Id come back to try the lamb chops! read more

Anatolia Turkish Restaurant - Iskender kabob - Turkish Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

We had a party of 10 on a Wednesday night and were seated right away. The bread is amazing. The food was good! There were a lot of options for wine. I got the Anatolia Eggplant. The description is a bit misleading, because the eggplant wasn't actually stuffed with lamb. Still, it was delicious and it was perfectly portioned. It came with a salad, which was also really good! Others in my party had the Lamb Shish Kabob, Fresh Grilled Salmon, and Vegetarian Sampler. Everyone was very pleased with their food! I would definitely go back! read more

Anatolia Turkish Restaurant - Anatolia Eggplant - Turkish Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

This was my first experience eating Turkish food, and I'm sure it will not be the last! Anatolia has an extensive amount of options on their menu to please everyone! I went recently for a birthday dinner with a large party (about 20 people). They sat us in a back room that fit everyone comfortably and the service was fast. I ordered the Baked Turkish Ravioli which was delicious. If you're not a fan of a yogurt sauce, I wouldn't suggest it, but I liked it. My boyfriend ordered the Mediterranean Pasta and added chicken. I tried a piece of chicken, which came in a kebab, and it was juicy and cooked to perfection. He wasn't a fan of the black olives that was added, and would ask for it to be removed next time. Looking around at everyone else's meals, the food looked great. I heard the soup options were really good. If you're in the Belle Meade area, you should stop by for a visit. read more

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Doesn't look like much from the outside and it's in a strip mall! Get past that and walk inside and you will discover a quiet, quaint and delicious authentic Turkish Restaurant that will not disappoint! My food was excellent, my server was great, my wine was perfect and the cost is reasonable. I think their rice is amazing!! My lamb kabobs were cooked to perfection!! read more

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I came here right before rush hour on a Saturday night. We were seated fast and quickly got served some complimentary bread with spiced olive oil for dipping. The restaurant has a classy look inside, making it a nice date night spot. We ordered falafel for the appetizer, which was lukewarm. It had some suspicious plastic wrap at the corners of the plate, which makes me think it was microwaved. For our entrees, we both ordered lamb chops, which is one of the pricier menu items. It was absolutely worth it. However, I do wish there were side veggies that came with the lamb instead of a plain salad before the dish arrives. read more

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As usual we were looking for Mediterranean food in Nashville. We visited Anatolia and the place was so nice and romantic with deemed lights and beautiful wallpapers around. We had a chicken and a beef Shish Kebab dish and some hummus and falafels (not pictured) the food was enough for us to eat a mini meal the next day it was a lot. The price was right and fiar for the amount of food we had and the service was perfectly done! Totally recommend this place if you have never tidied Turkish food, we got lucky discovering this one! read more

Anatolia Turkish Restaurant - Chicken Shish Kabob - Turkish Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

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Not a bad option.. the only disappointment was the kabobs very very dry and the service was super slow.. the place was not really over crowded for a saturday night.. it almost too an hour tfor the food to arrive when there were only two other tables filled with people.. Hope they make sure the food is served on time..coz kabobs make no sesne if they are not fresh out of grill...the falafel's were very dry as well.. On the other hand the drinks sucked big time.. we ordered an old fashioned and jack&coke.. the old fashioned was way more bitters that i can literally tast in my mouth and the other drink was just coke on the rocks.. Will go there abother time just to make sure if its a bad day we went there or is the service bad.. read more

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Thank you, Yelp, for putting an otherwise obscure (to me) restaurant on my radar! The Yelp community was spot on with this one. It sits in an ordinary but nice strip mall. I made a reservation for 11:30 am on a Thursday thinking there wouldn't be many other diners there. And while we would have been seated without a reservation, it was quite busy. Our server recommended anything with lamb, the chicken stew and the lentil soup. We ate every bite. We also enjoyed the baklava. I typically don't venture out to non mainstream ethnic restaurants. But I look forward to sampling more Turkish delicacies at Anatolia! read more

What a wonderful time, the food AND service was amazing. It was my first time experiencing this restaurant. I was really impressed with the server and how attentive he was. His recommendations for food was spot on for what I was wanting. Thank you for such an amazing experience!!! read more

Really good flavors, Anatolia eggplant was seasoned well and the rose jam was delicious. The only reason I'm docking a point here instead of rating five stars is because I had ordered delivery a few weeks prior and the food was far inferior delivered and the quantity was about half of what you get in person. So, in person I would give a 4.5 or 5, but delivery I would give a 3/5. Also, be wary of wait times during peak hours. Ordered at 6:15, food didn't arrive until 7:45. read more

Anatolia Turkish Restaurant - Anatolia eggplant - Turkish Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

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Everything! The food is wonderful. The service is excellent. It's homey and yet feels upscale with softer lighting and white table linens.

Visiting Nashville and tried this local place. So glad we did. Delicious food, good atmosphere and lovely staff service.

We came here on Christmas Day when there were limited options available in Nashville. For appetizers we shared the baba ghanoush. It wasn't what we expected based on our other experiences with Turkish food in the USA and Turkey. Definitely a disappointment. However, everything else was excellent. I ordered the lamb chops, which were cooked a perfect medium rare and except for needing a bit of salt, they were delicious and plentiful (6 pieces!). My wife ordered their eggplant with lamb and that was outstanding as well. The kebabs were excellent too. Our server was very friendly and honest in directing us to make the right choices, which was appreciated . Although the outdoor seating was a tad depressing (basically in a strip mall parking lot), the overall experience was very good. I highly recommend it! read more