THE LARA
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Turkish Restaurants
THE LARA
33, Walton on the Naze CO14 8BG
# THE LARA - Restaurant Description
THE LARA is a Turkish and Mediterranean restaurant located on Walton on Naze's High Street, specialising in authentic Levantine cuisine. They serve diners seeking traditional charcoal-grilled kebabs, fresh seafood, and classic Mediterranean small plates in a relaxed setting.
The restaurant caters to both dine-in customers and those ordering takeaway, with a convenient online ordering system and free delivery within 3 miles on orders exceeding £25. Their menu reflects genuine Turkish and Cypriot culinary traditions, featuring house-made mezze starters like hummus, tarama, and spinach salatasi alongside hot plates including pan-fried halloumi, falafel, and crispy squid.
What distinguishes THE LARA is their commitment to char-grilled specialities prepared fresh to order. Their main courses showcase premium grilled meats—from marinated lamb cubes and Adana köfte to perfectly seasoned chicken wings and lamb chops. They also maintain an impressive seafood selection, offering whole fresh sea bass and sea bream, king prawns, and salmon, all charcoal-grilled and served with thoughtful accompaniments.
The restaurant balances meat-centric offerings with substantial vegetarian options, including grilled vegetable platters and chickpea-based dishes. Their house specials demonstrate kitchen skill, layering meats atop bread with yoghurt sauces and fresh vegetables. Operating until 21:30 and offering reliable phone ordering via two contact numbers, THE LARA provides accessible, quality Turkish dining to the Essex coastal community.
THE LARA is a Turkish and Mediterranean restaurant located on Walton on Naze's High Street, specialising in authentic Levantine cuisine. They serve diners seeking traditional charcoal-grilled kebabs, fresh seafood, and classic Mediterranean small plates in a relaxed setting.
The restaurant caters to both dine-in customers and those ordering takeaway, with a convenient online ordering system and free delivery within 3 miles on orders exceeding £25. Their menu reflects genuine Turkish and Cypriot culinary traditions, featuring house-made mezze starters like hummus, tarama, and spinach salatasi alongside hot plates including pan-fried halloumi, falafel, and crispy squid.
What distinguishes THE LARA is their commitment to char-grilled specialities prepared fresh to order. Their main courses showcase premium grilled meats—from marinated lamb cubes and Adana köfte to perfectly seasoned chicken wings and lamb chops. They also maintain an impressive seafood selection, offering whole fresh sea bass and sea bream, king prawns, and salmon, all charcoal-grilled and served with thoughtful accompaniments.
The restaurant balances meat-centric offerings with substantial vegetarian options, including grilled vegetable platters and chickpea-based dishes. Their house specials demonstrate kitchen skill, layering meats atop bread with yoghurt sauces and fresh vegetables. Operating until 21:30 and offering reliable phone ordering via two contact numbers, THE LARA provides accessible, quality Turkish dining to the Essex coastal community.
Services offered
Dine-in diningTakeaway ordersOnline orderingFree delivery within 3 milesCharcoal-grilled kebabsFresh seafoodVegetarian dishesPhone ordering