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2323 Birch Street, Palo Alto, CA 94306
650-853-9700
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Ranked #12 of 268 restaurants in Palo Alto
5.0 of 5 stars 8 Reviews
Price range: $20 - $30
Cuisines: Mediterranean
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Dining style: Casual Dining
Cross street: California Avenue
Transit: California Avenue Train station one block away.
Description: 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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Charlottesville, Virginia
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9 reviews 9 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
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“Fun Experience”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 25, 2013

I never had Turkish cuisine before but it essentially was what you might find in any middle eastern restaurant but with a specialized flare. The appetizer sampler was fantastic with hummus, doma, babaghanoush, falafalel, cucumber salad, olives. I had the Mousaka which was delicious too. For dessert you must try the Kanafeh, yum! Prices were very reasonable and service was great!

Visited January 2013
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Redwood City, California
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“Lunch after the farmers' market - great food”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 8, 2013

We stopped in after shopping at the farmers' market on Sunday morning. We had the appetizer sampler and everything was wonderful. I followed up with the lamb wrap and it was really wonderfully done. Juicy, well seasoned meat with great fresh greens. We will be back again. The only downside is that it is such a small place and it was a little crowded around our table and the wait station. The food was excellent and the service very friendly.

  • Visited January 2013
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Atmosphere
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
    • 5 of 5 stars Food
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Davis, CA
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“This place is well worth a visit!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 16, 2012

The food was absolutely delicious, starting with their signature red lentil soup. I ate outside, completely comfortable, by myself, not ignored not hovered over and just really well fed. Alexander's special (lamb & beef in tomatoey sauce) was as good as the falafel plate. Definitely will go back.

Visited November 2012
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New York City, New York
1 review
“just very good”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed October 24, 2012

been seated outside, kind of hot, the food was good but the server was moving and talking too fast.overall very good

Visited June 2012
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Palo Alto, California
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“Best Mediterranean Restaurant in Palo Alto”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed August 17, 2012

This place has the most delicious, authentic Turkish food in the area. It is unpretentious, tastefully decorated, and prices are reasonable. An absolute must!

  • Visited August 2012
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Atmosphere
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
    • 5 of 5 stars Food
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