Mantl

In Knightsbridge, Mantl channels Turkish flavours through a modern lens. The cooking leans into fire and fragrance, bringing together the comfort of time honoured recipes and the clarity of fresh, bright accompaniments. It is the sort of place where simplicity is a virtue and generosity is part of the seasoning.

To begin, there is the familiar embrace of hummus, rich with tahini and olive oil, and the cool snap of cacık with cucumber and garlic. Warm plates follow: manti, those delicate lamb and beef dumplings, and calamari touched with garlic, setting the tone for a meal that balances softness with bite.

From The Mantl, skewers take centre stage: a tender lamb fillet skewer or a mix skewer of chicken and lamb, joined by dry-aged rib eye or fillet served with chips. Speciality dishes deliver a flourish, from pistachio lamb cutlets to Iskender layered over pita with sauce. Freshness runs alongside richness in a summer salad of watermelon, cucumber and mint, the classic shepherd’s salad, and sides such as pilav and hand cut chips.

The mood is unhurried and convivial, made for sharing plates and second helpings. Settle in, follow the aroma of the grill, and let Mantl do the persuading. Book in, bring an appetite, and take it from there, straight from the mantl, so to speak.