Reviews for Anatolia Mediterranean Restaurant in Somersworth, NH
We LOVED this place. Located in a former train station, it has a unique atmosphere, warm interior, and a very welcoming staff.... The food is amazing (I do not think there is anything on the menu that is not good). We started with a stuffed mushroom, warmfreshly baked lavash, a sampler of appetizers (dolmas, hummus, babagannush and Istanbul tabouli - fresh, delicious, simplygreat...). My friend has lamb sauteed served with homemade rice and I had lamb shish kebab served with homemade rice pilaf,Mediterranean mashed potato and Shepard salad. We shared our food, everything was so delicious, there are not enough words in 3languages I speak to describe its outstanding quality. We finished with pistachio baklava and black tea. Our waiter Makhmed ( Ihope I spelled his name correctly) was professional and attentive, the owner Ali stopped by to check if everything was ok. Ihope this restaurant will become wildly successful. For selfish reasons I would love them to move to Massachusetts ;) Thank youfor a great experience! Read more
Absolutely worth any drive and effort to get here. Everything was magnificent. The lavash bread amazing. The humus just... incredible. We had the chicken stir fry and the lamb stir fry. Generous portions, taking the rest home for lunch tomorrow. Andthe Turkish coffee was perfectly strong. We will be back! Read more
One of my favorite restaurants in the area, consistently hits the ball out of the park. The lamb is top notch, and the Turkish... ravioli was so good that my fiance who hates yogurt still loved it. Everyone is extremely nice and polite. Plus the aestheticand atmosphere are wonderful for a restaurant that caters to both the fancy and casual diner. Read more
This is definitely one of the best restaurants I\'ve ever been to. From someone who\'s actually eaten authentic Mediterranean... and Turkish food my entire life, I can say this is very authentic and delicious Turkish cuisine - it\'s actually better thanmany of the restaurants in Turkey.\n\nIt\'s a bit expensive, but the flavor and quality is excellent. The atmosphere is greatas well, and the owner seems genuinely very nice. Read more
The appetizers could have been a meal by itself. I left feeling so full and satisfied. I\'m disappointed I hadn\'t tried eating... here sooner. My fiance loved his lamb kebobs and I have never had such amazing falafels before. I highly suggest you try thisplace. The staff were incredibly friendly diligent. I eat hummus everyday and their hummus was perfect! I already can\'t wait togo back and try a different dish! Also the atmosphere is perfect. I loved the original stone walls and railroad decor. Read more
Fantastic and unusual setting in an old train station pub. Great service. Inventive and traditional Turkish dishes. Leave room... for desert (if possible :). Definitely a place to come back to. Read more
Went last night. Food was amazing. Our waitress was fantastic. The inside of the resturant is awesome. Zero complaints. Will... definitely go again. Read more
TL;DR - Fantastic flavor, quality, and service at very reasonable prices for generous portions. Do not sleep on this place!\n\nW... O W!!! I grew up in the area and while Turkish places have come and gone, I NEVER expected to eat at a place of this quality inthe Seacoast. In my opinion, the quality of the food and the flavor are head and shoulders above what I?ve tasted in GreaterBoston and elsewhere.\n\nMy parents highly recommended the chicken, beef, and lamb kebabs, though this time we went with themanti, the lahmacun (pronounced and sometimes spelled ?lahmejun?), and the stuffed eggplant for our mains, starting with somelavash and some babagannush. Everything was absolutely delicious!\n\nThe lavash came hot, tender, chewy, and crisp, a wonderfulaccompaniment to the smoky babagannush which frankly, could have been a meal on its own. Honestly, I could eat that lavash everyday of the week and not get tired of it.\n\nThe manti was perfect, the dough/pasta held was tender, but never mushy. And thesauce, it was delicate, complex, and flavorful but never too much; it kept me coming back bite after bite, even though in myestimation, this plate probably could have served two, if not more.\n\nThe lahmacun had a beautiful char on the outside, andwith the lemon, parsley, and tomato salad it was an incredible mix of textures and flavors. The fact that you get two piecesreally parks this dish in entrée territory, even if you?re used to swing it as more of a bakery or appetizer item.\n\nThestuffed eggplant was also delicious, rich, and deeply satisfying, perfect for fall, or colder weather. I?m not sure how the riceis prepared, but that too was flavorful and never distracted from the flavors in the spotlight, serving mostly to highlight thesavoriness of the beef and eggplant.\n\nIf I still lived in the area, I?d probably live here! The food is definitely worthcoming back for and according to my parents? it?s been incredibly consistent. The service was really wonderf Read more