Anatolian Kitchen

4.8

670 Reviews

$30 and under

Turkish

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2 people

Mar 16, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 12 times today

About this restaurant

Good for business meals
Great for outdoor dining
Healthy

Anatolian Kitchen offers traditional Central/Eastern Turkish cuisine. We are family operated. Our menu choices are prepared directly on site, with a particular emphasis on freshness, and producing the many flavors native to the Anatolian region.
Come and observe the performance in our open kitchen, as we prepare fresh bread. We are excited to bring our cuisine to Palo Alto. Many of our customers are international, working here, far from their homes, and have expressed their appreciation for the menu that we offer. Come and enjoy.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Turkish, Mediterranean
Hours of operation
Lunch Daily 11:30 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–9:30 pm
Phone number
(650) 853-9700
Website
http://www.anatoliankitchenpaloalto.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Dino Tekdemir
Private party facilities
Anatolian Kitchen provides the best private dining & event catering in the Palo Alto area! We’re a prime location for corporate event venues, wedding event venues, as well as any office event catering services you’d need. We can accommodate any celebration or business event.

Location
340 California Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94306
Neighborhood
Palo Alto
Cross street
California Avenue
Parking details
very adequate parking, public parking structure directly behind the restaurant, another public lot directly across the street
Public transit
California Avenue Train station one block away.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Private dining

Lentil Soup
cup bowl
Hummus
garbanzo beans w/tahini, lemon juice garlic & extra virgin olive oil
Sigara Boregi
cigar-shaped filo dough pastry, stuffed w/feta cheese, parsley, & deep fried till golden brown
Dolma
house prepared grapevine leaves, stuffed w/rice, onions, pine nuts & herbs
Babaganoush
eggplant grilled over charcoal, w/garlic, pepper, fresh herbs, lemon & extra virgin olive oil
Cacik
yogurt with chopped cucumber, dill, garlic & extra virgin olive oil
Piyas
white beans, red onion, red & green bell pepper, parsley & extra virgin olive oil
Falafel Plate
garbanzo & fava beans, mixed w/ parsley, onion, garlic, deep fried, w/salad & hummus
Tabouleh
cracked wheat w/ tomato, parsley, red onion, lemon juice & extra virgin olive oil
Combo Appetizer
hummus, tabouleh, babaganoush, cacik, dolma, falafel, olives, piyas

Lunch - Salads

Shepherd's Salad
diced tomato, red bell peppers, cucumber, red onion, parsley, lemon juice, evoo
Anatolian Salad
spring mix, goat cheese, tomato, mint, cucumber, pomegranate juice, evoo
Beet Salad
beet & arugula w/ goat cheese pomegranate juice, extra virgin olive oil
Village Salad
romaine lettuce, tomato, cucumbers, olives, red onion, feta cheese lemon juice & extra virgin olive oil

Lunch - Anatolian Wraps

Doner Wrap
marinated slices of lamb & beef, cooked on gyro-style rotisserie, w/ tomato lettuce & tahini sauce
Chicken Wrap
slices of doner chicken, wrapped w/ tomato, lettuce & tahini sauce
Adana Wrap
ground lamb, spiced & grilled on skewers, w/ tomato, lettuce & tahini sauce
Vegetable Wrap
mixed grilled vegetables & tahini sauce
Falafel Wrap
falafel wrap in flat bread, w/ tomato, lettuce & tahini sauce

Lunch - Plates

Turlu
tomato, eggplant, potato, green & red bell pepper, garlic, extra virgin olive oil, served w/ rice
Adana Kebab
marinated ground lamb and beef w/ spices, grilled on skewers, served w/ rice
Chicken Doner
slices of rotisserie-cooked chicken, served w/rice &sauteed vegetables
Mousaka
sliced eggplant, w/ ground lamb and beef, onion, zucchini, potato, red bell peppers, tomato & parsley in homemade tomato sauce, topped w/ bechamel sauce
Veggie Mousaka
vegetarian version, as described above, with no meat
Gozleme
anatolian flat bread brushed w/ olive oil, filled with choice of spinach, ground beef, or feta cheese(or mixed)
Doner Kebab
rotisserie-cooked ground lamb and beef, served w/ rice & salad
Chicken Shish Kebab
tender cubes of marinated chicken breast, served w/ rice & salad
Lamb Shish Kebab
tender cubes of marinated lamb served w/ rice & salad
Lamb Saute
fresh cubed lamb, sauteed together w/ vegetables & served w/ rice
Kofte
seasoned meat patties, served w/ rice & salad
Ribeye Shish
tender marinated ribeye cubed, served w/ french fries
Grilled Salmon
grilled in a lemon butter sauce, served w/ rice & salad
Combo Grill
lamb, chicken, doner kebab, kofte, marinated on skewers, w/ rice & salad
Alexander's Favorite
(iskender)slices of ground lamb & beef layered over bread cubes, in a tomato sauce, melted butter & yogurt
Grilled Vegetables
mixed vegetables on a skewer, grilled & served w/ rice
Manti
ravioli-type pasta, filled w/ meat, served w/ garlic, yogurt
Veggie Manti
as above, filled w/ veggie(no meat)
Stuffed Eggplant
eggplant stuffed w/ tomato, onion, herbs, extra virgin olive oil, w/ rice

Lunch - Side Dishes

Rice
Falafel
French
Fries
Veggies
Chicken
Doner

Lunch - Drinks

Coke/diet
Coke/sprite
House Lemonade
Mineral Water
sm, lg
Ice
Tea
Yogurt Drink (ayran)
Orange Juice
Anatolian Tea
Anatolian Coffee

Dinner - Appetizers

Lentil Soup
cup bowl
Hummus
garbanzo beans w/tahini, lemon juice garlic & extra virgin olive oil
Sigara Boregi
cigar-shaped filo dough pastry, stuffed w/feta cheese, parsley, & deep fried till golden brown
Dolma
house prepared grapevine leaves, stuffed w/rice, onions, pine nuts & herbs
Babaganoush
eggplant grilled over charcoal, w/garlic, pepper, fresh herbs, lemon & extra virgin olive oil
Cacik
yogurt with chopped cucumber, dill, garlic & extra virgin olive oil
Piyas
white beans, red onion, red & green bell pepper, parsley & extra virgin olive oil
Falafel Plate
garbanzo & fava beans, mixed w/ parsley, onion, garlic, deep fried, w/salad & hummus
Tabouleh
cracked wheat w/ tomato, parsley, red onion, lemon juice & extra virgin olive oil
Combo Appetizer
hummus, tabouleh, babaganoush, cacik, dolma, falafel, olives, piyas

Dinner - Salads

Shepherd's Salad
diced tomato, red bell peppers, cucumber, red onion, parsley, lemon juice, evoo
Anatolian Salad
spring mix, goat cheese, tomato, mint, cucumber, pomegranate juice, evoo
Beet Salad
beet & arugula w/ goat cheese pomegranate juice, extra virgin olive oil
Village Salad
romaine lettuce, tomato, cucumbers, olives, red onion, feta cheese lemon juice & extra virgin olive oil

Dinner - Plates

Turlu
tomato, eggplant, potato, green & red bell pepper, garlic, extra virgin olive oil, served w/ rice
Adana Kebab
marinated ground lamb and beef w/ spices, grilled on skewers, served w/ rice
Chicken Doner
slices of rotisserie-cooked chicken, served w/rice &sauteed vegetables
Mousaka
sliced eggplant, w/ ground lamb and beef, onion, zucchini, potato, red bell peppers, tomato & parsley in homemade tomato sauce, topped w/ bechamel sauce
Veggie Mousaka
vegetarian version, as described above, with no meat
Doner Kebab
rotisserie-cooked ground lamb and beef, served w/ rice & salad
Chicken Shish Kebab
tender cubes of marinated chicken breast, served w/ rice & salad
Lamb Shish Kebab
tender cubes of marinated lamb served w/ rice & salad
Lamb Saute
fresh cubed lamb, sauteed together w/ vegetables & served w/ rice
Alexander's Favorite
(iskender)slices of ground lamb & beef layered over bread cubes, in a tomato sauce, melted butter & yogurt
Manti
ravioli-type pasta, filled w/ meat, served w/ garlic, yogurt
Veggie Manti
as above, filled w/ veggie(no meat)
Stuffed Eggplant
eggplant stuffed w/ tomato, onion, herbs, extra virgin olive oil, w/ rice
Kofte
seasoned meat patties, served w/ rice & salad
Ribeye Shish
tender marinated ribeye cubed, served w/ french fries
Grilled Salmon
grilled in a lemon butter sauce, served w/ rice & salad
Combo Grill
lamb, chicken, doner kebab, kofte, marinated on skewers, w/ rice & salad

Dinner - Side Dishes

Rice
Falafel
French
Fries
Veggies
Chicken
Doner

Dinner - Drinks

Coke/diet
Coke/sprite
House Lemonade
Mineral Water
sm, lg
Ice
Tea
Yogurt Drink (ayran)
Orange Juice
Anatolian Tea
Anatolian Coffee

Desserts

Baklava
layers of paper-thin filo dough, in a house syrup filled w/ ground nuts
Kunefe
shredded filo dough, filled w/ goat cheese & baked in a house syrup
Profiterols
cream puffs topped w/ homemade chocolate sauce
Rice Pudding
Gelato

What 670 people are saying

Anatolian Kitchen reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.8Service
4.6Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Peninsula
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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Anatolian Kitchen offers a delightful Turkish and Mediterranean dining experience in a cozy setting. Guests rave about its "delicious food," "excellent service," and "warm hospitality." Standout dishes like the "Alexander's Favorite," "chicken shish kebab," and "mixed appetizer platter" are highly recommended. A perfect spot for authentic cuisine with a welcoming ambiance.

670 Reviews

L
Linda
San Francisco37 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We stopped for a late lunch/early dinner. Inside was almost empty-some had opted to eat outside. Service was friendly and prompt. We had red lentil soup and Adana lamb. Lamb portion was large enough to split. Very flavorful. Pistachio baklava. We definitely would return.
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Larry
San Francisco41 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 24, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Alexander Favorite is also my favorite. The staff is friendly and prompt.
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Davide
San Francisco3 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My wife and I had a Valentine's Day dinner at Anatolian Kitchen. The ambience, service and quality of food was excellent!
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Marcie
San Francisco4 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 2, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The service was excellent. The food was really good. The noise level increased as more diners filled tables nearby. Will be going back.
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Felicia VIP
San Francisco5 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 31, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Beyond excellent service, delicious food, it’s a narrow restaurant and when the door opens you can feel the cold on a cold night. A gem of a place.
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Petra
San Francisco9 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 26, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was our second time and the food was delicious again. The appetizers and desserts are the best! We had the hot appetizers, hummus, eggplant, the salmon, the lamb and kunefe. I highly recommend this high quality Turkish restaurant to anyone. We will be back again soon!
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Karen
San Francisco26 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 22, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Anatolian kitchen has truly risen to the occasion at its California Avenue location. The service is warm, friendly yet professional and efficient at the same time. The menu has a wide selection of Turkish dishes and something for everyone. Truly delicious! I left my hat and they called me soon afterwards, I picked up the next day. It’s now a favorite place.
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inna
San Francisco2 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 19, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely amazing - food and service! I’d only recommend better cocktails but otherwise - outsanding!!!!
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Jade
Los Angeles1 review
5.0
Dined on January 18, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Out server was Incredible! The absolute best! Food was dreamy!
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Cathy
Washington DC8 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 2, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious food and great service. We will return.
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FAQs

Anatolian Kitchen offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (650) 853-9700.

Anatolian Kitchen is rated 4.8 stars by 670 OpenTable diners.

Anatolian Kitchen does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Mar 16, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 12 times today

Order delivery or takeout

340 California Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94306

Additional information

Cross street
California Avenue
Neighborhood
Palo Alto
Hours of operation
Lunch Daily 11:30 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–9:30 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Turkish, Mediterranean
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
very adequate parking, public parking structure directly behind the restaurant, another public lot directly across the street
Public transit
California Avenue Train station one block away.
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Dino Tekdemir
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.anatoliankitchenpaloalto.com/
Phone number
(650) 853-9700
Private party facilities
Anatolian Kitchen provides the best private dining & event catering in the Palo Alto area! We’re a prime location for corporate event venues, wedding event venues, as well as any office event catering services you’d need. We can accommodate any celebration or business event.

Gift card

Send gift cards instantly by email or print to present in person.

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Anatolian Kitchen

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Gift card

The Private Wine Bar

The Main Dining Room

Custom inquiry

Lunch - Appetizers

Lentil Soup

Hummus

Sigara Boregi

Dolma

Babaganoush

Cacik

Piyas

Falafel Plate

Tabouleh

Combo Appetizer

Lunch - Salads

Shepherd's Salad

Anatolian Salad

Beet Salad

Village Salad

Lunch - Anatolian Wraps

Doner Wrap

Chicken Wrap

Adana Wrap

Vegetable Wrap

Falafel Wrap

Lunch - Plates

Turlu

Adana Kebab

Chicken Doner

Mousaka

Veggie Mousaka

Gozleme

Doner Kebab

Chicken Shish Kebab

Lamb Shish Kebab

Lamb Saute

Kofte

Ribeye Shish

Grilled Salmon

Combo Grill

Alexander's Favorite

Grilled Vegetables

Manti

Veggie Manti

Stuffed Eggplant

Lunch - Side Dishes

Rice

Falafel

French

Fries

Veggies

Chicken

Doner

Lunch - Drinks

Coke/diet

Coke/sprite

House Lemonade

Mineral Water

Ice

Tea

Yogurt Drink (ayran)

Orange Juice

Anatolian Tea

Anatolian Coffee

Dinner - Appetizers

Lentil Soup

Hummus

Sigara Boregi

Dolma

Babaganoush

Cacik

Piyas

Falafel Plate

Tabouleh