Gallipolli

I like this place - while I wouldn't say that the food is out of this world, I would say that it is very good for the price you pay. If I have to catch up with friends I normally suggest this place as we can get the mezze and share it. The service is friendly and efficient enough. My only complaint would be that they seemed to have crammed a lot of tables into the space, so if you are a little taller (as I am) there is not much room for manoever.
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Liv - View all reviews by this user
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Food 7 | Service 7 | Atmosphere 8 | Value for money 9
Wednesday, January 23, 2008

I went to Gallipoli's once on a friends recommendation, and was disappointed. We were seated straight away but no-one came to take our drink orders until 20 mins later, and we opted to order our food at the same time. And it wasn't even busy (around 6pm). So wasn't pleased. When the food came, it was bland. Given the food and service I didn't think it was good value for money. I wouldnt go back there again.
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Suzi
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Food 4 | Service 2 | Atmosphere 5 | Value for money 2
Wednesday, February 21, 2007

I love this place! So much atmosphere and great food! I would recommend Gallipoli Again (it's a little further down Upper Street than Gallipoli), it's compact but it all adds to atmosphere. On a Friday and Saturday night there is likely to be dancing on the tables, so get your dancing shoes on! I wouldn't go here for a romantci dinner, far too loud, go with a large group of friends.

I always have the full meze, for a tenner you get about 13 dishes, all fanstactic and very filling!

One of my faves!!!
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Farah Mushasha
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Food 7 | Service 7 | Atmosphere 9 | Value for money 10
Monday, February 19, 2007

I have only been here at lunch times and the lunch menu is great value. The food tasted good and it is nice to be able to sit outside and eat in the summer.
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Margaret
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Food 7 | Service 8 | Atmosphere 7 | Value for money 9
Friday, January 19, 2007

ı think this is a very nice and otentic restaurant that everybody should go and have dinner. You will love the foods and the athmosfere soooo much.
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Ebru
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Food 10 | Service 9 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 9
Monday, November 27, 2006

Went here for a hen's night dinner - there were 10 of us, and had the best time! Fantastic atmosphere, great decor (fab lanterns hanging from the ceiling - have to be careful not to bang your head when dancing on chairs!)and the food was delicious - we had the set menu, which consisted of a delicious selection of mezze (we were stuffed full even before the mains came out), followed by a choice of mains - I had the harem chicken which was divine but could barely eat half of it - and finished off with some sweet pastries and fruit. All this plus several bottles of wine (reasonably priced)came out at about 22 quid a head including service. And our bride-to-be was treated to a flaming sambuca shot and then dancing on the table as all the staff came out, turned up the music, rang the cow bell (also attached to the ceiling!) and the whole restaurant got into the spirit of things...brilliant! Definitely recommended.
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Food 9 | Service 7 | Atmosphere 9 | Value for money 8
Saturday, April 22, 2006

The food here is fantastic - definitely get the assorted meze so you can try a bit of everything. The atmosphere is always buzzing so it's a great place to go with friends - I went with a group of 6 and they were more than happy to let us take our time in ordering different dishes as well as manning the camera all night for group photos :) It's always noisy and the seats are close together so don't come here if you're looking for peace and space... And I would always advise booking as it does tend to get very busy and if you just turn up you're liable to wait about 45 mins for a table. But this really is a fantastic place - probably the best on Upper Street.
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Cecilly
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Food 9 | Service 8 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 7
Tuesday, February 07, 2006

By far my favourite London restaurant. Staff are cheery, efficient and fun. Food is excellent value and top quality. Meze menu comes recommended. Atmosphere is always incredible - dancing on the chairs is a regular event. Guaranteed a top evening out, be it the two of you for a romantic meal, or 20 of you for a birthday.
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George
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Food 10 | Service 9 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 9
Tuesday, December 20, 2005

One of the worst meals I have had in a long time.

Set menu for a friend's birthday. Not really my place to complain but I would NEVER go back to this place. Horrendous food.

And to make things worse we were told at the end we could have a spirit insstead of dessert if we wished but all 12 in the group had to have the same!! I mean, how hard is it to bring some people drinks and others dessert ??!! Get your act together!
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Stuart
Sunday, November 20, 2005

One of the best meal I had in London in a LONG time. It was 5 of us, on a Friday evening and the place was quite busy. Nevertheless the food was to die for and the portions were more than generous and the service (only 2 of them serving) was friendly and efficient.

We had the meze menu - never tasted a better Taramasalata and grilled pittas! The fried Calamari were delicious and the lamb was sooo tender that it really melted in your mouth!

Definetly worth the money - I was really full by the end of the meal... I forgot... the baclavas with accomapnying fresh fruit were a nice finishing.

I cannot wait to go back there and try the fish meze!
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PM
Tuesday, November 15, 2005