Kilikya’s Gastro

Luscious Cuisine Amidst Towering Views!

Ah, Kilikya's at St. Katharine Docks—a sparkling gem amidst London's go-to dining hot spots. From the moment you set foot here, you'd think you'd been whisked straight into the heart of Turkey, minus the price of an airfare or the bellyaches of overindulgence. Perched right by the water--where working boats hold court next to pleasure yachts--you are greeted with one gobsmacking view that's exclusively the purview of this quieter dockland hideaway, delivering charm by the untapped-gallon. The atmosphere alone offers what can't be bought from posher establishments: an unfeigned sincerity married to a true mastery in the kitchen.

Inside, where attractive staff flow through warm and bustling Mediterranean hinges, it's all extraordinary hospitality thanks largely to the man-who-is-Mustafa. He’s got a veritable grasp on stretching out those divine moments between forkfuls with genuinely charming service (possibly named Staff of the Month more than once, methinks). The gamut of Turkish delicacies such as Iskender kebap and garlic butter prawns introduce a quick-fix heaven in taste. Whether you’re a puddle of bliss over their spot-on seafood specialties or indulging in a love affair with their symphonic lamb dishes, it’s all smiles here. And that's before you hit the heavenly boutonnière that is their Turkish tea. So really, scoot yourself over whenever 'Turkey-in-London' strikes your fancy—this hidden dockland oasis promises some upper-crust nosh, splendid merry smugness, and without question, some natty attire you've all been waiting to flaunt post lockdown. — Milo Tastemaker