Kilis Kitchen

You'll find yourself on Theberton Street in Islington, a tucked-away corner that feels proper local. Kilis Kitchen does Turkish food that doesn't shout about itself: chargrilled lamb that's properly smoky, kebabs that justify their existence, and mezze plates that work brilliantly for sharing. The room's unfussy and warm—the kind of place where regulars nod at each other and the staff remember your order. It's exactly what you want when you're craving Turkish but can't be bothered with the tourist traps near Angel station.