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Anatolia
- 183 Hempstead Ave, West Hempstead, NY 11552

Mediterranean restaurant, Halal restaurant ★4.0 (358)·$20–30

183 Hempstead Ave, West Hempstead, NY 11552, USA

4.0
I had such a wonderful experience at Anatolia. The atmosphere is cozy, romantic, and beautifully decorated with warm lighting and elegant touches—it’s the perfect spot for a nice dinner or even a date night.Our server Alice was incredibly kind and accommodating, which made the whole evening even better. The service felt personal and welcoming.Now onto the food—absolutely bomb! I ordered the Anatolia’s Special Mix, and I can’t recommend it enough, especially if it’s your first time visiting. It’s the perfect way to try a variety of their dishes and really get a taste of what they have to offer. Every bite was flavorful and perfectly cooked.Overall, a 10/10 experience—great food, amazing service, and a beautiful vibe. Definitely worth coming back! - Allexandra Saba
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Anatolia Introduce

For New Yorkers craving a taste of the Mediterranean and authentic Turkish cuisine, Anatolia stands out as a premier dining destination in West Hempstead, Long Island. This esteemed establishment offers a warm, inviting escape where traditional recipes, fresh ingredients, and exceptional service converge to create a truly memorable experience. More than just a restaurant, Anatolia is a culinary journey across the Aegean, specializing in flavorful, high-quality, and certified Halal meals that cater to diverse tastes and preferences.

Whether you are seeking a quick, healthy lunch, a cozy spot for a romantic date night, or a delicious family dinner, Anatolia provides a welcoming, trendy, and casual atmosphere perfect for any occasion. The menu is a comprehensive celebration of Turkish and Mediterranean flavors, featuring everything from delectable kebabs cooked to perfection to a wide array of vegetarian and vegan options, ensuring there is something to delight every patron. The restaurant’s commitment to excellent food and outstanding hospitality has made it a beloved spot for locals and a must-visit for tourists exploring the Nassau County area.

Anatolia proudly holds the designation of being a Halal restaurant, providing peace of mind and quality assurance for diners adhering to Halal dietary standards. The focus on authenticity is evident in every dish, from the rich and savory Lahmacun baked in a brick Turkish oven to the classic Baklava and the extensive selection of refreshing, unique Turkish beverages like Ayran and Salgam.

Location and Accessibility

Conveniently situated in the heart of Nassau County, Anatolia is easily accessible for residents across Long Island and the greater New York metropolitan area.

The restaurant's address is 183 Hempstead Ave, West Hempstead, NY 11552, USA. This location is key for local residents and offers excellent accessibility features for all guests.

Accessibility details:

  • The facility is designed with inclusivity in mind, featuring a Wheelchair accessible entrance.
  • Guests will find a dedicated Wheelchair accessible parking lot.
  • Wheelchair accessible restrooms and seating are available to ensure comfort for all diners.
  • Ample, free parking is provided in the parking lot, making visits stress-free.

Its placement on Hempstead Avenue makes it a simple drive for anyone in the West Hempstead, Garden City, or surrounding Long Island communities, offering a high-quality Mediterranean dining experience without the hassle of traveling into the city.

Services Offered

Anatolia is dedicated to accommodating the diverse needs and schedules of its New York clientele by offering a comprehensive range of services:

  • Dine-in: Enjoy the cozy, trendy, and beautifully decorated indoor seating area, complete with table service and a casual, family-friendly atmosphere.
  • Outdoor Seating: Take advantage of the pleasant weather with comfortable outdoor seating options.
  • Takeout: Order your favorite Turkish and Mediterranean dishes to enjoy at home or on the go.
  • Delivery & No-Contact Delivery: Convenient delivery services are available, including a no-contact option for maximum safety and ease.
  • Reservations: The restaurant accepts and recommends dinner reservations, especially for larger groups or peak hours, though walk-ins are welcome.
  • Catering: Bring the rich flavors of Anatolia to your next event with their professional catering service.
  • Dining Options: Serving a full range of meals including Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, and Dessert.
  • Payment Options: Accepts Credit Cards, Debit Cards, and NFC mobile payments for a seamless transaction.

Features / Highlights

Anatolia offers a distinct and high-quality dining experience, distinguishing itself with several key features that enhance the visit:

  • Authentic Halal Cuisine: Specializing in Halal-certified Turkish and Mediterranean food, providing a trustworthy and authentic culinary experience.
  • Live Music: Guests can enjoy a unique ambiance with occasional live music, perfect for an elegant or romantic evening.
  • Great Coffee: Known for excellent coffee, including traditional Turkish Coffee, making it an ideal spot for a post-meal treat.
  • Fast and Friendly Service: Patrons consistently praise the service for being outstanding, kind, accommodating, and fast, enhancing the overall dining experience.
  • Extensive Menu Options: A broad menu featuring Healthy options, Vegan options, Vegetarian options, Comfort food, Small plates, and a dedicated Kids' menu.
  • Full Beverage Selection: Offering Alcohol, Beer, Cocktails, and a selection of Wine to complement the meal.
  • Inviting Atmosphere: Described as Cozy, Romantic, Trendy, and Family-friendly, with elegant decor and warm lighting, making it perfect for date nights or group gatherings.
  • Community Welcoming: A noted LGBTQ+ friendly and Transgender safespace.

Contact Information

To plan your visit, place an order, or inquire about catering, use the following contact details:

Address: 183 Hempstead Ave, West Hempstead, NY 11552, USA

Phone: (516) 280-5858

What Is Worth Choosing

For New York diners, Anatolia offers a genuine and high-value dining proposition, making it an excellent choice for several compelling reasons:

The Mixed Grill Experience: If you are a first-time visitor, the Anatolia's Special Mix is highly recommended by local patrons. This platter provides the perfect introduction to the kitchen's mastery, allowing you to sample a variety of perfectly cooked, flavorful meats, including the restaurant's top kebabs. This is arguably the best way to "try a variety of their dishes and really get a taste of what they have to offer."

Authentic Brick Oven Delicacies: Do not miss the selections from the Brick Turkish Oven. Options like the Lahmacun (a Turkish flatbread) or the Kiymali Pide (a boat-shaped pie topped with ground lamb) showcase the traditional preparation methods and rich, authentic flavors that set Anatolia apart.

Halal and Health-Conscious Choices: The restaurant is a top choice for those seeking Halal food and for diners looking for healthy, fresh Mediterranean fare. The menu is rich in options like the Mediterranean Salad, Grilled Salmon, and various Vegetarian options (such as the Falafel Platter and Vegetable Shish Kebab), ensuring both quality and dietary integrity.

Unbeatable Hospitality and Vibe: Beyond the food, the consistent feedback highlights the restaurant's beautiful vibe and outstanding service. The combination of a cozy, elegant setting, welcoming staff, and the added feature of live music elevates a simple meal into a delightful, 10/10 experience, making Anatolia one of Long Island's most recommended spots for a great night out.

Anatolia Menu

  • Soups

  • Red Lentil Soup $5.00

    Pureed red lentils, onions, carrots, garlic, butter, tomato paste, cumin, black pepper, and dry mint

  • Chicken Vegetable Soup $5.00
  • Salads

  • Mediterranean Salad $14.95

    Mixed greens, tomatoes, cucumbers, red cabbage, onion, carrots and olives. Topped with feta cheese and house dressing

  • Shepherd Salad, small $7.95

    Chopped tomatoes, cucumbers, green pepper, onion and parsley tossed with a lemon and olive oil vinaigrette

  • Shepherd Salad, large $12.95

    Chopped tomatoes, cucumbers, green pepper, onion and parsley tossed with a lemon and olive oil vinaigrette

  • Anatolia Salad $14.95

    Mixed greens, tomatoes, cucumbers, roasted peppers, baby corn, croutons, feta cheese and dry cranberry tossed with house dressing

  • Avocado Salad $14.95

    Avocado, mixed greens, tomatoes, cucumbers, red onion. Topped with house dressing

  • Chicken Salad $14.95

    Grilled chicken breast on top of mixed greens, tomatoes, red onion, cucumbers, baby corn and olives tossed with olive oil and vinegar

  • Gavurdagi Salad $14.95

    Tomatoes, cucumbers, onion, parsley, green peppers and walnuts. Served with olive oil and pomegranate sauce

  • Cold Appetizers

  • Hummus $6.95

    Chick peas mashed into a paste with olive oil, lemon juice and flavored with tahini

  • Baba Ganoush $6.95

    Smoked eggplant purée, tahini, olive oil, cream, lemon juice and a hint of garlic

  • Stuffed Grape Leaves $6.95

    Yaprak Sarmasi. Grape leaves stuffed with blend of rice, pine nuts, herbs and spices

  • Cacik (Tzatziki) $5.95

    Chopped cucumbers blended with garlic, fresh mint, dill and yogurt

  • Lebni (Haydari) $5.95

    Creamy yogurt mixed with chopped walnuts, fresh dill, garlic and olive oil

  • Eggplant with Sauce $6.95

    Small pieces of eggplant in a moderate spicy sauce of fresh tomatoes, peppers, onions, garlic and parsley

  • Feta Cheese $4.95

    A healthy portion of feta cheese served with fresh greens and tomatoes

  • Mixed Pickles (Tursu) $5.95

    Variety of Turkish pickled vegetables (cucumbers, cabbage, carrots, peppers)

  • Eggplant Salad $6.95

    Smoked eggplant mixed with roasted bell pepper flavored with garlic and herbs

  • Acili Ezme $5.95

    Spicy Vegetables. Mashed tomatoes, green and red peppers and onions mixed with walnuts, garlic, paprika, olive oil and lemon juice

  • Mixed Appetizer Platter $16.95

    Combination of hummus, babaganoush, eggplant salad, lebni, acili ezme and stuffed grape leaves

  • Hot Appetizers

  • Cigar Borek $6.95

    Phyllo Rolls. Five pieces of golden fried pastry filled with feta cheese and parsley

  • French Fries $5.00
  • Seasoned Fries $5.00
  • Mozzarella Sticks $5.00

    Served with Marinara or BBQ sauce

  • Onion Rings $5.00
  • Falafel with Hummus $9.95

    Chick peas and vegetables blended with spices deep fried and served with hummus

  • Chicken Wings $9.95

    Served with Marinara or BBQ sauce

  • Brick Turkish Oven

  • Lahmacun (2 pieces) $8.00

    Turkish thin dough meat pie topped with a blend of ground lamb and spices. Served with parsley, tomatoes, onion and lemon

  • Cheese Pie $13.95

    Kasarli Pide. Crispy crust of dough topped with Turkish kashari cheese

  • Kiymali Pide $15.95

    Thin crust topped with a blend of ground lamb, onions and black pepper

  • Sucuklu Pide $15.95

    A thin crust topped with Turkish sausage (sucuk) and mozzarella cheese

  • Kusbasili Pide $15.95

    A special pie topped with chopped lamb, green and red peppers, tomatoes and onions

  • Mix Pide $17.95

    Thin crust topped with chopped lamb, green and red peppers, onions, Turkish sausage and mozzarella cheese

  • Sandwiches

  • Lamb Gyro Sandwich $9.95
  • Lamb Adana Sandwich $9.95
  • Kofte (Meatballs) Sandwich $9.95
  • Chicken Shish Sandwich $8.95
  • Chicken Adana Sandwich $8.95
  • Lamb Shish Sandwich $11.95
  • Falafel Sandwich (Vegetarian) $8.95
  • Meat Dishes

  • Lamb Doner Kebab (Gyro) $13.95

    Ground lamb is wrapped around a large vertical split and grilled in front of an infenious tier of charcoal fires. Served with rice and house salad

  • Iskender Kebab $16.95

    Lamb gyro kebab in a lightly hot tomato sauce over toasted pita bread. Served with yogurt

  • Lamb Adana Kebab $16.95

    Slightly seasoned hand-chopped lamb flavored with red bell peppers and grilled on skewers. Served with rice and house salad

  • Lamb Shish Kebab $19.95

    Cubes of baby lamb marinated in our special sauce and char-grilled to delight on skewers. Served with rice and house salad

  • Lamb Chops $21.95

    Baby lamb chops slightly seasoned with spices and herbs and grilled to order. Served with rice and house salad

  • Lamb Mixed Grill $21.95

    Mixed grill assortment of lamb adana, lamb shish, Turkish meatballs (kofte) and baby lamb chop. Served with rice and house salad

  • Turkish Meatballs (Kofte) $15.95

    Ground meat mixed with onions and special spices. Served with rice and house salad

  • Manti $16.95

    Homemade dumplings. Dough stuffed with ground meat, onions and spices. Served with garlic yogurt sauce, topped with spices

  • Anatolia's Special Mix $29.95

    Combination of lamb adana, lamb shish, chicken adana and chicken shish. Served with rice and house salad

  • Mixed Platters

  • Chicken Shish + Chicken Adana $17.95

    Served with rice and house salad

  • Chicken Shish + Lamb Shish $19.95

    Served with rice and house salad

  • Lamb Shish + Lamb Adana $19.95

    Served with rice and house salad

  • Chicken Adana + Lamb Adana $18.95

    Served with rice and house salad

  • Chicken Dishes

  • Chicken Adana Kebab $15.95

    Char-grilled chopped chicken seasoned with spices and herbs. Served with rice and house salad

  • Chicken Shish Kebab $15.95

    Tender chunks of chicken marinated with our special spices and herbs. Served with rice and house salad

  • Chicken Chops $16.95

    Char-grilled chicken leg and thigh. Served with rice and house salad

  • Chicken Mixed Grill $18.95

    Combination of chicken shish, chicken adana and chicken chops. Served with rice and house salad

  • Vegetarian

  • Falafel Platter $14.95

    Six pieces of falafel, deep fried and served with hummus, rice and house salad

  • Vegetable Shish Kebab $14.95

    Grilled tomatoes, onions, mushrooms, eggplant and green peppers. Served with rice and house salad

  • Seafood

  • Grilled Salmon $19.95

    Grilled salmon seasoned with our special spices. Served with rice and house salad

  • Branzino $22.95

    Mediterranean sea bass. Tender delicious white meat. Char-grilled and served whole with house salad

  • Desserts

  • Baklava $6.95

    Paper thin dough filled with pistachios

  • Saray Sarma $5.95

    Rolled baklava with walnuts

  • Kadaif $5.95

    Very thin filo dough with chopped pistachios

  • Lady Lips $6.95

    Classic Ottoman Empire special baklava

  • Pistachio Rolls $7.95

    Rolls with extra pistachio filling

  • Walnut Rolls $7.95

    Rolls with extra walnut filling

  • Kazandibi $5.95

    Slightly caramelized milk custard

  • Rice Pudding $5.95

    Oven-baked pudding made with milk, rice and sugar

  • Sobiyet $6.95

    Triangle shaped baklava stuffed with cream

  • Mussel (Midie) Baklava $7.95

    Layers of filo pastry, filled with pistachio and butter cream

  • Kunefe $7.95

    Turkish dessert made with cheese and shredded kadaifi dough, baked in oven and soaked in sweet syrup

  • Assorted Baklava $7.95

    4 pieces of assorted baklava

  • Beverages

  • Soda (Coke, Diet Coke, Coke Zero, Sprite, Ginger Ale) $1.75
  • Seltzer $1.75
  • Lemonade $2.00
  • Brisk Iced Tea $1.75
  • Snapple $2.00
  • Water (Still or Sparkling Water) $1.75
  • Orange Juice $2.00
  • Apple Juice $2.00
  • Special Turkish Beverages

  • Ayran $2.50

    Turkish Yogurt Drink

  • Gazoz $1.75

    Turkish Sprite or Orange

  • Sarikiz $1.75

    Mineral Water

  • Salgam $1.75
  • Tamek Juice $1.75

    Cherry, Peach, Apricot, Mango, Pineapple, Mix

  • Turkish Coffee $3.50
  • Uludag Frutti $1.75

    Pear, Melon, Forest Fruits

  • Turkish Tea $0.00

Anatolia Details

  • Service options

  • Outdoor seating
  • No-contact delivery
  • Delivery
  • Takeout
  • Dine-in
  • Highlights

  • Fast service
  • Great coffee
  • Live music
  • Popular for

  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Solo dining
  • Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Wheelchair accessible restroom
  • Wheelchair accessible seating
  • Offerings

  • Alcohol
  • Beer
  • Cocktails
  • Coffee
  • Comfort food
  • Halal food
  • Healthy options
  • Small plates
  • Vegan options
  • Vegetarian options
  • Wine
  • Dining options

  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Catering
  • Dessert
  • Seating
  • Table service
  • Amenities

  • Restroom
  • Wi-Fi
  • Wi-Fi
  • Atmosphere

  • Casual
  • Cozy
  • Trendy
  • Crowd

  • Family-friendly
  • Groups
  • LGBTQ+ friendly
  • Tourists
  • Transgender safespace
  • Planning

  • Dinner reservations recommended
  • Accepts reservations
  • Payments

  • Credit cards
  • Debit cards
  • NFC mobile payments
  • Credit cards
  • Children

  • Good for kids
  • High chairs
  • Kids' menu
  • Parking

  • Free parking lot
  • Parking

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Anatolia Location

Anatolia

183 Hempstead Ave, West Hempstead, NY 11552, USA

Anatolia Reviews

An average rating of ★4.4 from 920 user reviews.

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