Kusadasi Taverna
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Turkish Restaurants
Kusadasi Taverna
90a Rainham Rd, Rainham RM13 7RJ
# Kusadasi Taverna
Kusadasi Taverna is a family-run Turkish restaurant located in Rainham, Essex, that has been serving authentic Mediterranean cuisine for 28 years. Founded by brothers Yildirim and Huseyin Esiroglu, who emigrated from Kusadasi in Turkey with a dream of opening a restaurant in England, the establishment combines traditional Turkish recipes with culinary influences gathered during their travels across Europe.
The restaurant serves both regulars and new customers seeking genuine Turkish dining experiences in a comfortable yet lively atmosphere. Their clientele ranges from families and couples to groups looking for evening entertainment. The kitchen is run by the brothers alongside Yildirim's wife Sharon, who collectively won the Archant London award for Best Modern European Restaurant in 2008 and 2009.
What distinguishes Kusadasi Taverna is its comprehensive entertainment offering alongside exceptional food. The venue features live Turkish music nightly, transitioning to classic hits from the 80s, 90s and 00s to encourage dancing. Saturday evenings showcase traditional belly-dancing performances, connecting diners to Ottoman cultural heritage. The restaurant operates as a late-night party destination on weekends, allowing customers to extend their experience beyond the meal itself.
The venue accommodates both dining in and takeaway service, making authentic Turkish cuisine accessible to the wider Rainham community. Their philosophy centres on making everyone feel at home—described as "the true Turkish way."
Kusadasi Taverna is a family-run Turkish restaurant located in Rainham, Essex, that has been serving authentic Mediterranean cuisine for 28 years. Founded by brothers Yildirim and Huseyin Esiroglu, who emigrated from Kusadasi in Turkey with a dream of opening a restaurant in England, the establishment combines traditional Turkish recipes with culinary influences gathered during their travels across Europe.
The restaurant serves both regulars and new customers seeking genuine Turkish dining experiences in a comfortable yet lively atmosphere. Their clientele ranges from families and couples to groups looking for evening entertainment. The kitchen is run by the brothers alongside Yildirim's wife Sharon, who collectively won the Archant London award for Best Modern European Restaurant in 2008 and 2009.
What distinguishes Kusadasi Taverna is its comprehensive entertainment offering alongside exceptional food. The venue features live Turkish music nightly, transitioning to classic hits from the 80s, 90s and 00s to encourage dancing. Saturday evenings showcase traditional belly-dancing performances, connecting diners to Ottoman cultural heritage. The restaurant operates as a late-night party destination on weekends, allowing customers to extend their experience beyond the meal itself.
The venue accommodates both dining in and takeaway service, making authentic Turkish cuisine accessible to the wider Rainham community. Their philosophy centres on making everyone feel at home—described as "the true Turkish way."
Services offered
Dine-in restaurantTakeaway serviceTable reservationsTurkish cuisineLive music entertainmentBelly-dancing performancesDJ and dancingPrivate event venue