Alaturka Turkish Restaurant

Tucked along the busy stretch of Small Heath, Alaturka brings a touch of polish to Birmingham's eastside Turkish dining scene. The room is known for its smart, comfortable setting, where complimentary warm bread and dips tend to arrive before you have even decided what to order. It is the kind of place locals bring family for a proper sit-down meal as much as for a quick wrap to carry home, and the open charcoal grill does the heavy lifting, turning out skewers of marinated meat cooked until smoky and tender.

Regulars come back for the chargrilled favourites, with the Lamb Shish and a generously stacked Doner Kebab among the most ordered plates, rounded out with rice, salad and that house bread. Reviewers rate it 4.1 out of 5 on Google, praising friendly service and the freshness of the mezze, though a few note it can get busy at peak times. Whether you want a relaxed Mediterranean dinner or a hearty grill to take away, it has built a steady following across the Small Heath community for authentic Turkish cooking.