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Anatolia Turkish Restaurant
Anatolia Turkish Restaurant

Anatolia Turkish Restaurant Details

  • Dining Style: Fine Dining
  • Website: http://www.anatolia-restaurant.com
  • Email: info@anatolia-restaurant.com
  • Phone: (615) 356-1556
  • Hours of Operation: Brunch: Saturday - Sunday: 10:00am - 2:00pm; Lunch: Monday - Friday: 11:00am - 3:00pm; Dinner: Nightly: 5:00pm - 10:00pm
  • Payment Options: AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
  • Cuisine: Turkish, Mediterranean
  • Executive Chef: Harun Ustunkaya
  • Dress Code: Formal Attire
  • Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
  • Additional Details: Banquet/Private Rooms, Beer, Delivery, Non-Smoking Area, Personal wines welcome (corkage fee applies), Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Private Party Contact: Huseyin Ustunkaya (615) 525-7575

Getting there

  • Cross Street: Harding Road
  • Parking: Private Lot
A word from Anatolia Turkish Restaurant
For 10 years ANATOLIA Turkish Restaurant located in the heart of prestigious Belle Meade has been serving classic and cutting edge Turkish cuisine. The eloquent combination of a relaxed casual atmosphere with impeccable fine dining fare has built a devoted list of regular clientele that swear by… every spice, flavor and morsel. Highlighting classic dishes like traditional Lamb Chops, decadently Stuffed Eggplant, and melt in your mouth Baklava, alongside a one of a kind specialty like Manti (Turkish Ravioli in a delicious garlic yogurt sauce) and the extremely popular Kunefe desert, ANATOLIA has earned 4.5 of 5 stars on Yelp.com. For a dining experience you are sure to revisit often, come taste for yourself what everyone from top executives to notable country artists to your friends next door have been talking about… ANATOLIA, Nashville"s own neighborhood Turkish iconic dining experience!Continued
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  • "I've been wanting to try Anatolia for a while, being the foodie I am and I was not disappointed. We started out with the appetizer sampler, which included the hummus, stuffed grape leaves, and feta fried in filo dough with a rose dipping sauce. The only thing I didn't really care for were the stuffed grape leaves--they were a bit different than I'm used to (traditional dolmades) but they were the Turkish version and I appreciated trying them. I had the eggplant stuffed with lamb, which was great. I'm not a huge lamb fan because sometimes it's a little too gamey for me, but it was excellent. My husband had the tilapia which he enjoyed. The portions were large, and I wish I had some our food wrapped up--we were too full to have dessert"
    Dined on 2/15/2014
  • "The food was Classic Turkish. The waiter was outstanding. He took the time to explain the food and educated us a lot about the food culture in Turkey"
    Dined on 2/14/2014
  • "Our server was a lovely, kind person, though at times seemed a little busy. She was very helpful and helped us identify the best choices for our group, despite some dietary restrictions."
    Dined on 2/7/2014
  • "We really had a great time at Anatolia. It was recommended by friends and we were very pleasantly surprised. The ambiance was very good and slightly formal. Food was excellent (and a great value) and we had a delightful waiter (Greg) who gave us special attention and did not try to hurry us through our meal. Ethnic food is not too common in Nashville so never know what to expect when trying a new place, but this was certainly a gem. Will definitely go back."
    Dined on 2/1/2014
  • "We thoroughly enjoyed our dinner at Anatolia. Our table was ready promptly, our waitress, Nisha, was pleasant, courteous, and served us promptly. The food was tasty and attractively presented. Altogether is was a very good experience."
    Dined on 1/11/2014
  • "We were really looking forward to eating at this Turkish restaurant and we were not disappointed. Authentic cuisine (we had all been to Turkey in past) and the service was great."
    Dined on 1/4/2014
  • "Love the Turkish veggie dishes. The food is different, moderately priced, healthful comfort food."
    Dined on 1/1/2014
  • "We ordered the special dessert first (before our lunch) which takes 15 minutes to prepare. It arrived after 1.5 hours. It took them 45 mins. to bring some of us the salads-nothing interesting about them. The "Turkish" food did not have the spices and herbs that I have had before. I don't know what happened as in a previous visit two years ago, it was very nice. I ordered the tilapia. After 50 minutes of waiting, the server said they did not have it. So I ordered trout. Very, very bland. I also sampled the chicken stuffed with spinach. Very bland. The best parts of this meal: sometimes there was warm bread. The server did not charge us for the dessert. There is nothing at all to draw us back (group of 6)."
    Dined on 12/28/2013
  • "Whenever I want to have a quiet, relaxed conversation with a friend I always choose Anatolia. I love every way they prepare their lamb dishes and the rice pudding is perfect little finisher. The wait staff is the best I know. The last visit was on the day after Christmas and the pack was absolutely packed but even then I could still chat with my friend and hear everything they said. Great for lunch but even better for dinner."
    Dined on 12/27/2013
  • "Food is outstanding! Chicken stew is wonderful as are the lamb chops."
    Dined on 12/17/2013
  • "One of my favorite restaurants in Nashville. Love it for dinner and fabulous brunch."
    Dined on 11/10/2013
  • "Enjoyed our dinner at this cozy neighbourhood restaurant"
    Dined on 11/22/2013
  • "Food was of good quality but everything was way overcooked (kabobs, sea bass, etc). Shame as it was seasoned well also. Very good Hummus and good service"
    Dined on 11/13/2013
  • "If you want a genuine Middle Eastern food experience, I highly recommend this neighborhood gem. The ezme must be sampled; it's is an incredibly unique appetizer featuring crushed bell pepper, tomatoes, etc. Anatolia probably does lamb the best of all their dishes, and all of the stews have been simmered for hours; perfect for a cold winter evening. The Turkish red wine goes perfectly with most dishes and is made with four uniquely different grapes providing the wine lover with a unique wine experience. Prices have steadily increased with popularity, but portions are very ample so don't resist asking for a doggie bag."
    Dined on 11/10/2013
  • "We live in the neighborhood and dine here often. I appreciate the friendly service, and love the lamb chops. you must go on a Sunday or Thursday for the turkish pizza."
    Dined on 11/3/2013
  • "We had a delicious dinner at Anatolia. The Anatolia Eggplant was very good. Service was excellent."
    Dined on 10/31/2013
  • "Another must-see spot in Music City. Great food, great service & authentic Turkish wines."
    Dined on 10/15/2013
  • "I was stationed in Turkey in the military and I know good Turkish food. I have been eating here for years. The service is great. The food is great. There are vegetarian items available. Highly recommend."
    Dined on 10/12/2013
  • "Family owned establishment and the owners take pride in their offerings and service. Wait staff was very good. Food was just like mom would cook if I was Turkish."
    Dined on 9/15/2013
  • "Good vegitarian and non-veg choices. We all thought the food (appetizers and entres) , service and noise level were great. Prices were reasonible. The 5 of us were able to talk at normal noise levels. It was our first visit and we will return."
    Dined on 9/12/2013
  • "Anatolia is a great place for high-quality and flavorful food. Varied menu, including meat, seafood, and vegetarian options."
    Dined on 9/8/2013
  • "We decided to try Anatolia because it's near where we live and we saw the positive reviews. Anatolia lived up to the reviews. The Turkish wine was excellent. For an appetizer we tried the Sampler Platter. It was very good. My wife had the sea bass entree and I had the mixed grill in order to get a broad idea of their food. The mixed grill would have been enough for both of us! And both entrees were very good. I had to try the Turkish coffee with dessert. It was too thick for my taste, but, the Kunefe was great. We'll be back there often."
    Dined on 9/7/2013
  • "My wife and I went for an early supper. We had delicious lamb kabobs that you could cut with a fork. Anatolia has sour cherry juice that my wife always orders. The service was friendly and prompt. I would eat at Anatolia's more often if they would move to Hendersonville."
    Dined on 8/30/2013
  • "Tucked away in a White Bridge shopping center, Anatolia Turkish restaurant provides great food with many healthy vegan options. The food and the service are superb. I highly recommend experiencing this west Nashville gem."
    Dined on 8/5/2013
  • "Dinner at Anatolia is consistently well prepared and delicious. Our waitress could not have been more helpful to our companions who had not been there before. We will be back!"
    Dined on 7/28/2013
  • "LOVED this place!!! Great food & service and the location was convenient. Plenty of free parking. I will dine here often!"
    Dined on 7/22/2013
  • "if you really want to experience and enjoy ottoman (turkey) style dining, this is the place that you can enjoy here in america. great service outstanding food,outstanding ambience. if you really like culture then this is the place to be...."
    Dined on 7/20/2013
  • "As always, Anatolia was wonderful. We had a large group, and the restaurant was terrific at accommodating us and seeing to all our needs."
    Dined on 6/10/2013
  • "I was running late for my diviner appointment with a friend, and the waiter made her feel at ease and me too when I arrived. I was upset to be late, but my companion was feeling fine and the waiter was so calm and pleasant and efficient that I settled down and had a delightfully seasoned Tilapia filet."
    Dined on 5/31/2013
  • "Anatolia is a great find! Robust Turkish cooking, helpful and friendly service, and very reasonable pricing. The Turkish wines are a great addition to the meal. I have been here twice and the experience was even better this time. Order the roasted lamb in the baby eggplant. Delicious! And don't forget the baklava :) It's worth the trip alone."
    Dined on 5/25/2013
  • "If you like Mediterranean food this place is a gem. The food is fresh and well cooked. The desert was devine. Cost was modest, more than fair for the quality."
    Dined on 5/18/2013
  • "We celebrated Mother's Day here and had wonderful service and food. Would highly recommend that Nashvillians try this hidden gem. Turkish sausage is great, and the Quince dessert is delightful and includes cinnamon, pistachio and homemade whipped cream. Our server was very kind and attentive, and the ambience of the restaurant inspires you to learn more about Turkey and want to visit."
    Dined on 5/12/2013
  • "The staff are friendly and eager to serve. Food is exquisite."
    Dined on 5/12/2013
  • "We have eaten here many times. The food is always very fresh and they try to accommodate dietary needs such as i have which is a need for a low sodium option. I usually get one of the fish specials which is always served with a fresh tomatoe and garlic sauté along with rice. Their salads are always crisp and fresh. I also recommend their shrimp sauté which has large shrimp and sautéed vegetables . My husband enjoys their gyro meat and often asks them to serve it over a large Greek salad with yogurt cucumber sauce. The baclava and rice pudding are their best desserts. My one complaint is that the tea is sweetened and they do not serve warm tea which is not sweet!"
    Dined on 4/22/2013
  • "We thoroughly enjoyed our dinner selections of lamb chops and an earthy eggplant dish stuffed with lamb. The staff was incredibly friendly and gracious with our out of town guests from Brazil, Canada, and Mexico- all of which enjoyed their first experience with Turkish food."
    Dined on 4/19/2013
  • "They accept casual or dressy with ease. It has the feel of a neighborhood restaurant with the class of quasi fine dining."
    Dined on 4/19/2013
  • "Anatolia is always a terrific choice, and we love this restaurant."
    Dined on 4/9/2013
  • "Excellent service which they are proud to deliver. Food arrives piping hot. Very consistent. Also deliver to their neighborhood. Highly recommend. Dennis is excellent server."
    Dined on 4/7/2013
  • "The staff/servers were outstanding in delivering great service. The servers did everything they could to make our time and dinner a very positive experience. Food was very traditional and all felt the quality and taste was very good. I haven't been at the restaurant for quite awhile. Since that visit they have elevated their performance. Bravo to the Team at Anatolla!"
    Dined on 3/30/2013
  • "Great food. Best rice I've ever had and high quality meats. Give out generous bread portions."
    Dined on 3/15/2013
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