• Mem & Laz

     
  • A ‘Mediterranean restaurant' based on Turkish cuisine with a largely Turkish staff, Mem & Laz feels no great pressure from its heritage. Turkish dishes are offered, bizarrely, alongside Italian fare – but the decor is all Anatolian. Dark wood and clusters of lamps dominate. While we were ordering, sun-dried tomato bread and olive bread arrived: a nice touch, even if it marked another break from the traditional. Two large grilled sardines made an excellent starter. We also enjoyed an obviously freshly-made pepper dolma, with sweet rice and raisins stuffed in a green pepper. To follow, a sizeable portion of grilled halibut was served with boiled potatoes and a heavy salad. Köfte meatballs were well spiced (though arguably undercooked), and came with thick yoghurt and a salad. A separate menu offers daily changing specials. Service was friendly, if a little over-attentive at times.

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  • 8 Theberton Street, Islington, N1 0QX
  • Tel: 020 7704 9089
  • Category: Turkish
  • Travel: Angel tube/Highbury & Islington tube/rail
  • Times: Meals served 11.30am-11.30pm Mon-Thur, Sun; 11.30am-midnight Fri, Sat.
  • Price: £14-£17
  • Credit cards: AmEx, MC, V
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