Business Details
17 Years
experience
Authentic Turkish Restaurant in Sheffield
Lokanta Restaurant was established in Sheffield in 2009, drawing inspiration from the region's history and Mediterranean traditions. Our Turkish heritage drives our commitment to fresh, daily-prepared cuisine, crafted by experienced chefs who blend authentic techniques with local influences. We offer a vibrant dining experience featuring grilled meats, seafood, and vegetarian dishes, complemented by private dining options for special occasions. Recognised at the 2018 British Kabab Awards for fine dining excellence, we maintain a customer-centric approach with flexible seating arrangements and a cosy, eclectic interior. Our menu showcases both traditional meze sharing platters and modern restaurant-style meals, while takeaway and delivery services extend our hospitality beyond the dining room.Sustainability is embedded in our practice through daily fresh ingredient sourcing and scratch cooking in our Broomhill kitchen. We prioritise accessibility with weekday meze offers, dietary requirement accommodations, and convenient on-street parking after 6:30pm. Our team combines decades of culinary expertise with fire show presentations to create memorable dining experiences. Customer loyalty since our snowy 2009 opening has been instrumental to our continued success in Sheffield's hospitality scene.
Services
Turkish Cuisine
Private Dining
Takeaway Service
Event Catering
Vegetarian Options
Details
- Year established: 2009
Highlights and features
- Experienced Turkish chefs with decades of culinary expertise
- Private dining solutions for business and celebration events
- 2018 British Kabab Awards winner for fine dining excellence
- Vegetarian and vegan options across all menu sections
- Family-friendly atmosphere with flexible seating arrangements
Associations and certifications
- British Kabab Awards
What people say
Authentic Turkish cuisine
Vibrant atmosphere
Exceptional service
Generous portions
Memorable experience
Services
Turkish Cuisine
Our Turkish cuisine combines traditional Anatolian recipes with Mediterranean influences, featuring daily-prepared dishes using fresh ingredients. Experienced chefs create authentic grilled meats, seafood, and vegetarian options while maintaining modern presentation standards. The menu reflects regional diversity through meze platters and signature dishes like lamb cutlets and sea bass fillets.
Private Dining
Private dining solutions cater to business events and celebrations with two floors of flexible seating. Our dedicated events team manages everything from corporate dinners to birthday parties, offering tailored menus and atmospheric decorations. The venue combines cosy interior design with professional service standards for memorable occasions.
Takeaway Service
Takeaway and delivery services extend our culinary offerings beyond the restaurant. Customers can collect orders by phone or use Deliveroo for home delivery. The full menu remains available through these channels with portion sizes and presentation adapted for off-site enjoyment while maintaining food quality standards.
Vegetarian Options
Vegetarian and vegan options feature prominently across all menu sections. From cold meze like hummus and aubergine puree to hot dishes including falafel and courgette fritters, plant-based dining receives equal attention. Special dietary requirements are accommodated with advance notice through our scratch-cooking kitchen operations.
Event Catering
Catering services support external events with restaurant-quality Turkish cuisine. Our team provides both food preparation and service management for occasions ranging from office parties to weddings. The menu adapts to event scale and location while maintaining the same ingredient sourcing and cooking standards as our Sheffield restaurant.
Questions
Do you offer vegetarian options?
Yes, our menu includes dedicated vegetarian and vegan sections with dishes like falafel, courgette fritters, and aubergine puree.
Can you accommodate large group bookings?
We have two floors available for events, accommodating both intimate dinners and larger celebrations with tailored menu options.
What parking options exist near the restaurant?
Broomhill on-street parking is available, with free evening use after 6:30pm and nearby bus route access.
Do you provide takeaway and delivery services?
Yes, we offer collection by phone order and Deliveroo delivery while maintaining our usual food quality standards.
What are your opening hours?
We're open Wednesday-Sunday 5pm-10:30pm, with private dining available by prior arrangement.
