Welcome to Levante, Turkish cuisine specialist.

The beauty of Turkish cooking is the simplicity of basic cooking techniques, impressive variety and the honesty of the final product - food not hidden under sauces or masked by heavy handed use of herbs or spices.  Always, the main ingredients must come to the fore, other flavourings must 'hint' in the background - hence, aubergine tastes like aubergine and chicken like chicken.  

Besides the absolute freshness and quality of the ingredients, the key to delicious Turkish food is the fine balance of the ingredients combined to flavour the dish. Seasoning is usually used singly or sparingly such as mint, parsley, bay leaf or dill.  Oregano or Thyme - omnipresent in Greek cooking - are seldom used.  Of the spices, lemony sumac, pepper, piment (allspice), cinnamon and paprika powder are the most common.  A favourite garnish is a drizzle of melted butter with a little paprika and perhaps a dash or two of cayenne.  Onions play an important role in the dishes.  Garlic, currants, tomatoes or even yoghurt add another dimension to flavouring possibilities.

One can only conclude that the evolution of this glorious cuisine was not an accident. Anyone who visits Turkey or has had a meal in a Turkish home, regardless of the success of the particular cook, is sure to notice how unique the Cuisine is.

We invite you to Levante Restaurant to discover this unique, rich, delicious cuisine.

We offer all the gems of Turkish cuisine from mezes to charcoal grilled kebabs, pides (grand father of pizza) to traditional casseroles. Our food is prepared freshly with seasonal ingredients, herbs and spices. High quality ingredients combined with our chef’s talent. As a result; full of flavour and full of goodness.

Conveniently located in the hearth of Lewisham, friendly atmosphere and a great deal of tasty dishes, you wont be disappointed after visiting us. 

We look forward to seeing you soon…

Levante Team

 

 

 

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TURKISH FETA CHEESE

 £    2.90

 £    2.20

YOGHURT

 £    2.90

 £    2.20

HUMUS
(Pureed chick pea, tahini, garlic, fresh lemon juice and a touch of olice oil)

 £    3.40

 £    2.70

CACIK
(Yoghurt with diced cucumbers, garlic and dried mint)

 £    3.40

 £    2.70

RUSSIAN SALAD
(Sliced pickled cucumber, peas, carrots, potatoes blended with mayonnaise)

 £    3.40

 £    2.70

PATLICAN SOSLU
(Cooked and chopped aubergine, green and red peppers in special sauce)

 £    3.40

 £    2.70

TABBULEH
(Crashed wheat with parsley, fresh lemon juice and oil)

 £    3.40

 £    2.70

ANTEP EZMESI
(Finely chopped marinated mixed vegetables and spicy)

 £    3.40

 £    2.70

PATLICAN SALATASI
(Baked and crashed aubergine, green and red peppers blended in fresh lemon juice, garlic and oil)

 £    3.40

 £    2.70

KISIR
(Crashed wheat mixed with green vegetables and herbs)

 £    3.40

 £    2.70

TAZE FASULYE
(Marinated and cooked fresh beans)

 £    3.40

 £    2.70

DOLMA
(Marinated vine leaves filled with rice and herbs)

 £    3.40

 £    2.70

MUSHROOM SALAD
(Marinated sliced mushrooms with red peppers green peppers and sweetcorn)

 £    3.40

 £    2.70

TARAMA
(Marinated cod roe)

 £    3.40

 £    2.70

SPECIAL MIX MEZE (for 2 people)
(Selection of 6 starters)

 £    8.00

 £    6.00

SPECIAL MIX MEZE (for 4 people)
(Selection of 10 starters)

 £   16.00

 £   10.00

 

 

 

SICAK MEZELER- HOT STARTERS

 

 

 

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HELLIM CYPRUS HALLOUIM
(Grilled cheese)

 £    3.20

 £    2.70

SUCUK
(Grilled Turkish sausage)

 £    3.20

 £    2.70

SIGARA BOREGI
(Cheese pastries of feta and dill wrapped in a light seasoned coating)

 £    3.40

 £    2.70

KALAMAR
(Delicately tried squid in a light seasoned coating)

 £    3.50

 £    2.70

FALAFEL
(Lightly fried vegetable balls made of chick peas, onion, parsley and carrots served with humus)

 £    3.50

 £    2.70

GARLIC PRAWNS
(Double cream, parsley and garlic pan fried)

 £    3.90

 £    3.00

CHICKEN LIVER
(Marinated in flour and lightly fried tender pieces)

 £    3.50

 £    2.70

MISKET KOFTE
(Fried with butter, meat balls and sweet chilli powder)

 £    3.40

 £    2.70