Antepli Penn Hill serves the food of Gaziantep, among the most celebrated culinary regions in Turkey, in this corner of Poole. Charcoal cooking is at the centre of the menu, with kebabs, mezze and fish made in the tradition of Turkish gastronomy, and the dining room is warm and welcoming, mixing tradition with a more contemporary feel.
On the menu
The staples of southeastern Turkish cooking are done properly here: Adana kebab, mixed kebab and Beyti kebab, each cooked over charcoal, plus spreads of mezze, fresh fish and a raki pairing for anyone wanting the complete experience. Vegetarian dishes such as saksuka share the menu with the meat and fish, and baklava rounds the meal off. Dishes at any independent kitchen can change, so look at what's currently on before you go.
Finding it
Antepli is at 5 Bank Chambers, Penn Hill Avenue, BH14 9NB, in Poole's Penn Hill district, slightly inland from the seafront. It suits anyone exploring this side of Poole rather than the harbour or the Sandbanks end.
Practical details
Open seven days a week from midday until 11pm, Antepli offers dine-in, takeaway and delivery. As a small independent restaurant it's worth booking for evenings and weekends; phone directly or use the contact details on the website.
Other Turkish, Mediterranean and international restaurants in the area are in our food & drink guide, and our things to do guide covers the rest of what's on offer locally.