Alla Turca is a Turkish restaurant in Glasgow’s city centre but it is so authentic that professional restaurant critics have compared it to the mezze bars of Istanbul. A family-run concern, it is popular with couples, groups, lunching workers and, given its proximity to the King’s, lots of theatre fans. Thanks to its Turkish cushions and ornamental hookah pipes, Alla Turca certainly looks the part and the unobtrusive live music provided by the house guitarist adds to the atmosphere.
Glasgow Turkish
Traditional Turkish dishes are the mainstay of the menu at Glasgow’s Alla Turca but they are complemented by the kitchen’s own innovations. Barbecued lamb and chicken feature prominently along side hot and cold mezze such as humus, babaganoush and spicy sucuk sausage. Local ingredients are used where possible and they crop up in choices such as the grilled Scottish scallops, asparagus and watercress salad or the carpaccio of Scottish beef. House specials include the Alla Turca mixed grill of lamb, chicken, kofte and lamb chops as well as the pan-fried Shetland king scallops with asparagus, sucuk and salsa. If there is a large group of you, Alla Turca offers private dining for up to 40 people, or the main restaurant can be booked for up to 60 people. What ever the size of your party, if you are looking for a taste of Istanbul just off Sauchiehall Street then Alla Turca should be your destination.