Kelebek Ocakbaşı, located on Fore Street in North London, stands out as a beacon of authentic Turkish cuisine. This bustling restaurant has garnered praise from numerous diners, who appreciate its delicious kebabs and welcoming atmosphere. One customer, Ali Turkmen, highlighted the liver kebab as a must-try dish, noting its tenderness and rich flavor. The complimentary starters, including fresh bread, dips, and the vibrant Coban salad, create an inviting prelude to the main course.
While some diners noted minor service hiccups, most reviews emphasize the attentive nature of the staff, especially the owner, whose dedication is evident in every visit. Saj Ahmed remarked upon the genuine hospitality, complemented by beautifully grilled meats that evoke the flavors of Türkiye without being overwhelmed by seasoning. Kemal further endorsed the restaurant for its community spirit, as the owner generously supports local initiatives.
Overall, Kelebek Ocakbaşı is more than just a restaurant; it’s a culinary escape where Turkish flavors come alive. With its hearty portions and commitment to quality, it’s an essential stop for anyone craving delightful, authentic cuisine in a warm, social setting. Don’t miss the chance to indulge in this North London gem!
Amenities and More
Accessibility
Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
Has wheelchair-accessible seating
Service options
Offers kerbside pickup
Offers delivery
Offers takeaway
Serves dine-in
Popular for
Popular for lunch
Popular for dinner
Good for solo dining
Offerings
Serves alcohol
Serves beer
Serves coffee
Serves halal food
Serves late-night food
Quick bite
Serves small plates
Serves spirits
Serves wine
Dining options
Serves breakfast
Serves lunch
Serves dinner
Serves dessert
Amenities
Has toilet
Atmosphere
Casual
Cosy
Crowd
Good for groups
Planning
Accepts reservations
Payments
Accepts credit cards
Accepts debit cards
Accepts NFC mobile payments
Credit cards
Children
Good for kids
Has kids' menu
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Reviews For Kelebek Ocakbaşı
Ali Turkmen
Jun 20,2025
One of the best kebab spots in North London! Kelebek Ocakbası in Edmonton truly delivers an authentic and delicious experience. The pre-meal service is fantastic — fresh bread, dips, and starters that set the tone perfectly. The liver kebab was absolutely superb — tender, flavourful, and perfectly grilled. The Coban salad was fresh and vibrant, the hot chilli sauce packed just the right punch, and the hummus was creamy and delicious. Without a doubt, some of the best kebabs in North London. Highly recommended for anyone craving proper Turkish food done right! #KelebekOcakbasi #EdmontonEats #BestKebab #TurkishCuisine #AuthenticFlavors #NorthLondonFood #FoodieFinds #LiverKebab #FreshSalad #HummusLovers #ChilliSauce #Ocakbasi #FoodReview #MustTryFood
Liam Armstrong
May 8,2025
The best restaurant in London I have been for the moment. Had a wonderful lunch with the Holland Bazaar team.
Saj Ahmed
May 1,2025
The restaurant itself was quiet and only at 30% capacity. The greeting staff welcomed us but there seemed to be a slight language barrier when communicating with him how big our party was as after confirming that we were a party of 13 he did not do anything. The owner himself then took over and seated us. He was polite and very friendly. The decor was standard with little attention to mood lighting. Music was playing at a comfortable level. Generous free starters including grilled lamb liver which was tasty but lacked salt. We ordered grilled onions which were slightly sour and cold but nonetheless enjoyable. We also ordered a salad that was like a minced chilli sauce, very tasty. It complemented the liver and humus beautifully. We ordered 2 mixed grills. The meat was not over flavoured like you get in some Turkish restaurants, this allowed the flavour of the meat to come through making it taste as though you were eating in Turkiye. The chilli sauce was not very appealing although it had some considerable kick. The owner made the point to come over and ask us if we needed anything else which was a nice touch. Overall, a great experience. A lovely authentic Turkish restaurant with good food and a lovely owner who really cares about his patrons.
Kemal
Apr 30,2025
The owner is the most humble person ever. He supported the local mosque with food for volunteers and staff, helped support other out of the kindness of his heart. The food is absolutely lovely too, taste amazing and great atmosphere overall!!
Onur Aksu
Apr 25,2025
Our favourite Turkish restaurant! Do not go to haringey and eat unnecessarily expensive and tasteless food. Come here, you will not regret it. Great service and amazing food
farming farming
Apr 17,2025
I went to this restaurant and the food was very delicious I highly recommend this restaurant... The team was very polite to me and gave us the best deals, thank you to the whole team for the food I ate today, here I will come back soon
Goksen Kara
Apr 8,2025
The food was nice and the staff was very friendly and good service I will go there again.
Fengfeng
Mar 20,2025
Great restaurant with amazing service! The staffs are very friendly. We ordered the menu No1. Everything was super delicious and quantity was quite big for 2 people.
Reviews For Kelebek Ocakbaşı