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18 Shepherd St, London, W1J 7JG, United Kingdom · Turkish restaurant, Bar, Middle Eastern restaurant · Mayfair

A long-established Mayfair Turkish restaurant praised for authentic, generous cooking and warm hospitality, but its small room, service-charge expectations, and a minority of serious service complaints merit awareness.

The verdict

Sofra delivers solid food quality anchored by well-executed lamb, grilled meats, and traditional meze, though occasional inconsistencies in preparation prevent flawless execution. Service remains attentive and knowledgeable overall, while its Mayfair location and attractive traditional-modern setting provide genuine appeal. The compact dining room and mixed value perceptions keep it just short of the very top tier.

One caveat: The dining room is small, and several diners found certain tables exposed to the door, kitchen traffic or general bustle.

What to order

• Hummus with warm bread or pide
• Lamb shish
• Monkfish and octopus

What diners say

• The feeling of being welcomed into a Turkish family gathering rather than a generic tourist restaurant.
• Tender, smoky lamb and well-executed mixed grills with portions that often satisfy generously.
• Hummus, warm bread, manti and meze that reviewers describe with genuine enthusiasm.

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