Situated on Whitecross Street, a bustling market street close to the Barbican Centre, The Iskele offers guests the pleasures of authentic Turkish and Mediterranean cuisine in the heart of Clerkenwell. A lavish Ottomonian setting seeks to evoke the spirit of a more sumptuous age, with attention to detail and friendly service setting the tone for an enjoyable dining experience.

The hot and cold meze includes stuffed vine leaves, aubergine ratatouille, cod roe pâté, pan fried mussels, garlic tiger prawns, chicken wings and Albanian liver. Main courses range from kleftiko, a traditional dish of oven baked shank of lamb cooked with tomatoes, vegetables and new potatoes, to lamb tagine and seafood casserole. For something from the grill choose between sirloin steak, lamb cutlets, chicken on skewer or the Mexican chilli steak. Creamy desserts in the form of sutlac or kazandibi will bring the meal to a delightful end for those with a sweet tooth.

The drinks list includes an extensive range of wines, cocktails and cold beers to accompany your meal.