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