Reviews of Kilim Petone. (Restaurant) in Lower Hutt (Wellington).

Kilim Petone

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Restaurant

Turkish restaurant

Takeout Restaurant

87 Jackson Street, Petone, Lower Hutt 5012, New Zealand

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Information of Kilim Petone, Restaurant in Lower Hutt (Wellington)

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Reviews of Kilim Petone

A. H.

OVERALL: 8 / 10. VALUE: good portions, average price range. SERVICE: fast and efficient. FOOD: good flavour, however takeaway salads are pre-made and not in refrigeration. AMBIENCE: a bit noisy, ok for families and groups. *Reviewed takeaway salad bowl.

P. V.

We visited Kilim at lunch hour on the weekend. The meals and all the other foods and desserts we ordered were really huge portions.. Service is excellent, cheerful, nimble and very efficient staff members.. The Turkish food is very tasty, quite different from typical other cuisines that restaurants generally serve. The place is very cozy, has a great ambience and is very neat and clean.. There are a few options for vegetarians too and is a really fantastic place for meat lovers.. Good place for anyone with a good appetite and for people who like to experiment with non stereo typical cuisine.. Our over experience was really nice, certainly worth a second and third visit, to try out the other stuff being served..

R. A.

Nice place! Very good serving. I ordered lamb Guvec. Was yummy but the salad need some dressing.

S. A.

I got the falafel salad, it was the best ive ever had! I always seem to find most falafel to be too dry, but the hummus soaked it up so well i was in heaven!! I came here with my friend the other day and have been wanting to go back since! I usually dont eat that much but i ate all of this salad non stop it was so delicious! Super nice seating layout, lovely customer service, gorgeous and tasty meal. I cannot stop raving about this place!!!

J. A.

My favourite place to have dinner. Great food. Byo beer and wine. Wait time is a little long though. One photo is eating in and the other is care of deliver easy. Always delicious.

H. M.

Not like it used to be. Still good healthy tasty food though. Too many chips in a meal though. I'd rather have more salad. The chicken grilled was yummy.

R. R.

Well designed Turkish place in Wellington. The place has a real Turkish vibe with all that Middle Easter ornaments. Menu is authentic Turkish menu with a touch of western cuisine but some of the main foods are not served in authentic and traditional way. For example Iskender kebab which is a very famous Turkish food and should be served on chopped Turkish bread and sauce, in this restaurant is served on rice. Staff are really friendly and polite. We ordered mixed grill plate, Adana burger and lamb güvec. I also inquired if they serve Ayran (Turkish yogurt drink) but the answer was no. Also place doesn’t serve alcohol but is a byo. Adana burger was food of the night for us. Authentic taste and decent size. It was spicy and this is the real Adana style food. Mixed grill was ok but really poor presentation. Everything was thrown in a plate with some salad and beetroot deep and a piece of Turkish bread which was covered with beetroot deep. My friend who doesn’t like beetroot was pretty upset so I swapped my bread with him. Güvec was really nice, well cooked and presented also really spicy which shouldn’t be! Actually all of our orders were spicy but it can be a misunderstanding from our side as my friend asked for spicy sauce which could be interpreted as we all wanted of our foods spicy! Price was reasonable in comparison to other Turkish places I have been and also if you consider the portion of the food. Kitchen closes at 9 pm. The place has no parking issues and there is lots of parking spaces on the street.

D. A.

Always love my meal when I go there. I've never been disappointed. Fully recommended if you haven't been there before.

T. S.

A group of us went on Sunday early evening. The young woman who was doing front of house went above and beyond to accommodate my situation which I really appreciated, thank you! We all had huge delicious meals! An awesome evening had by all!

A. I.

The best Turkish I have ever had, a family favourite and amazing value. I would rate it 10 stars if I could. So so yummy

A. B.

Cozy. Could be a bit noisy when all seats are filled. But you can still hear the person you are talking to. Food is superb. Very accommodating. We walked in at 8:30 pm. They close at 9 pm. But they still allowed us to come in and have dinner.

S. B.

Nice wallet friendly Turkish cafe. Been here multiple times with Family, Parents and in-laws over the years and have always enjoyed the experience. Meze is our must have dish. Donor Kebabs, Iskenders are equally appetising. They also have a Turkish Coffee as an alternative to Flat White. Nice strong coffee shot. The decor is pretty ethnic. Friendly staff. 13-March-2021 Went back again. Had the Chicken Meze and Tiramisu cake. Enjoyed it all over again!

T. W.

Great food. Tasty. Well-priced. Friendly vibe. Service somewhat lacking tonight, but otherwise great. Will return.

T.

I got a park down Jackson St at lunchtime, presumably because it's between Xmas and New Years so to celebrate I gave Kilim a shot. My chicken kebab wasn't quite right - I asked for garlic yoghurt and mild chilli sauces and I'm assuming the guy grabbed the tomato sauce by mistake. It wasn't great, and it was takeaway so couldn't deal with it at the time. That said, not a deal-breaker. Inside seems very atmospheric so I'm keen to go back and dine in for dinner so I can try other things.

F.

Very friendly and helpful staff. Kilim serves excellent Doner kebabs. I ordered 3 for my family and they thoroughly enjoyed the food! I recommend the sit in or takeaways to healthy conscious people! This is the ideal place!

s. s.

Liked the wrap here. Small eatery always a good place to be after your shopping Edit: an year later and nothing much has changed, lovely food lovely people, great ambiance. The lamb guvec and falafel were delicious, topped it up with a baklava.

d. h.

Had dinner there and it was good and ordered apple tea but it was too sweet but tasted good . I get that they tried to make it like a turkish vibes but it's decent the only problem is the space it's too small and noisy

B.

Food is great, super tasty, quick service, make sure you book in advance as they are always crazy busy. We go here a bit and never leave disappointed. Highly recommend.

M. S.

Awesome place to dine in & takeaway. Their food is delicious. Highly recommend.

S. s. M.

Great food . I love the portion sizes here . Very generous and delicious. The Iskender and kebabs have real meat and fresh taste compared to lot of processed ham that’s served at other kebab houses. There’s plenty of room at the back for large parties but good idea to make a booking .

S.

Best kebab shop in town

M. M.

My favourite place to go to for a decent meal. Always busy, so book ahead. Have tried nearly everything on the menu!

N.

Fantastic service, Delicious food. Good for the people who want healthy options. Recommended.

R. G.

A small cosy Turkish restaurant at Jackson street. The restaurant is crowded and busy on most days. It would be a great idea to book your table before walking in. You can also bring you own (BYO) wine to this cafe and theres no corkage fee for it. I went on a Monday evening and the restaurant was lively and crowded as often. We ordered Mixed grilled meal and my friend had opted for Turkish grilled chicken meal. Both the dishes were awesome. The meals are served along with a slice of Turkish bread, rice, salads and dips. The dishes are worth the try and filling too. I will be visiting again soon to try the Iskender meal which is one of the popular dish in here.

D.

Amazing food. Fresh, well prepared and plentiful. My first visit and was a great experience.

S.

Always great! Love this place. Fast service and best felafel in the Hutt.

L. C.

So much food! A dish cost around $20 and every bit of it tastes amazing. Cosy inside and staff are always friendly. Takeaway is super fast.

E. C.

Really tasty food and good atmosphere, would recommend.

B.

Great prices, huge portions and really tasty. Byo was a surprise wish I'd known lol. Loved all the different sauces but the rice was very plain but was too full to eat it anyway.

H. W.

I have found a new family favorite. Perfect vegetarian option as well. The Spanakoita was outstanding as was the baklava. Waiting staff were friendly and food was fast. Five stars!

R. A.

One of my favorite restaurant in Petone.Decent portion for price. Their menu had clear information that Lamb Doner might have beef which is my food restriction. Service was good.It was recommended to me by my friends and I would recommend for those who wants to try Turkish food.

J.

Delicious best fries crunchy mmmmmmm

N. W.

It's my first time trying Turkey dishes. I'm not very in favor of those flavors, just maybe because I have never tried it before and not in my favorite list.

B.

Food is great with lots of flavour. Now a regular at this venue.

A. L.

Amazing food, doner kebabs are so good, along with their felafel.

H. O.

Best place in Wellington to get a kebab, hands down. Great food any time of the day and always quick, friendly service. Certainly one of my favs.

A. R.

No alcohol for sale but BYO wine with no corkage fee. We had a yummy dinner and it wasn't so busy so it was nice having a relaxed dinner. I took my plate to the front thinking they will put it in takeaway instead a young lady gave me the takeaway container for me to put away. Didn't get the gesture of me bringing my plate up. Overall, it was nice

I.

Cozy place in Petone if you up for some Turkish food, everything is fresh and the service is good. They have a online menu that is up to date what helps when ordering over the phone. My favorite is the Lamb donner with garlic yogurt.

S. R. W.

Absolutely delicious, quick service and always busy! Great atmosphere inside if dining in.

K. W.

Always delicious!!! One of the best Turkish restaurants in wellington 😊

R.

Very upbeat and fun ambience. I'm having the choccy cake served at my funeral. - scrap that, very disappointed to see the chocolate cake is no longer on the menu. Have since moved from wellington and was in town so thought it was the perfect opportunity to go visit kilim for choccy cake and dinner and was so very upset about this. Changing 5 stars to 3.

A. K.

Good food, decent portions, great value for money. Recommended!!!

S.

The best tasty food with good quality n quantity. All Halal with good options not many but atill good for kids as well.

B. L.

The environment is comfortable. The bread is good and the meal is not fully cooked.

r.

The best meal on the menu has to the the mixed meze, lots of food and a massive variety.

S. K.

First visit to Kilim, busy place on a Tuesday night with very few tables spare. We had to wait about 10 minutes for menus but once ordered meals were brought quickly. I had the lamb gucha, very tasty. Loved the tomatoes in the dish, very hot but not spice hot. Meal came with small bowl of rice and another of salad.

J.

Basic and cheapish. The meal was tasty and a good size but not amazingly hot. No music or atmosphere. Service was slow. If you want a drink, you have to go back to the front of the restaurant to choose from a limited fridge content or help yourself from a filtered water tap. Obviously popular as a lot of take out customers. Good to try but not sure if we'll rush back.

Y. U.

Best Kebabs in town. But I'm giving 4 stars because they are using plastic packaging for their larger take away meals! Guys, sort this out; there are lots of sustainable packaging options. On the plus side, their Doner Kebabs have always been wrapped in paper (not foil or plastic), good stuff!

M. W.

This place was amazing. We were taken by a local and I must say, we will be returning everytime we are in the area!!

D.

Awesome kebabs 100% the best definitely worth the trip 👌

L. M.

Delicious food. Huge helpings. Price very reasonable. Need to reserve as staff rushed off their feet and seems very popular

A.

Always great food at Kilim. Super fast too! Meze highly recommended.

K.

My absolute favourite Turkish restaurant! Highly recommend the mixed iskender! DELISH!

P. v. d. W.

Tasty food. Meals were delivered quickly but did not synchronize the delivery of the meals for the 4 people at our table

D.

Great food and ambiance. Also one of the few places where I can leave with a satisfied stomach without emptying my wallet.

R.

The veggie sampler plate is so so good and pretty massive. The food is delicious, the prices are low, and the atmosphere is a little busy but very friendly and welcoming. Overall, a really nice lunch spot

J. D.

This place gives alot of value when it comes to food. Walk passed this restaurant after 6pm and it is likely crowded. Tiramisu portion is pretty nice but it could use some more alcohol if it has any already.

E. W.

great and fast paced food! best falafel so far (: had a salad and asked for a vegan option which was no problem! yikes! delicious hummus, too! used to get a bigger portion, also my partner and me where missing the tabbouleh which was a bit sad. love the atmosphere in the back of the restaurant. happy to spend money on good food! ♡

V. G.

Clean establishment with very fresh food, generous portions, delightful staff and a cozy ambience - and well priced to boot! 4 mains, 4 drinks and 3 desserts at 120$. Definitely going back!!

J.

Great food. Nice service

A.

Great food, always busy and popular. As well as great food appreciate that they give their staff a living wage. Plus food comes wrapped in biodegradable packaging.

M. M.

Pretty close to a Turkish meal outside of Turkey. Consistent and deliciousflavour and textures. Service is pretty good. Although this place does get busy on Friday. Always book! Family, casual dining.

P. W.

Good service. Good food. Very filling. Friendly staff. Only 1 thing I would change. Is that I wouldn't have the cutlery on the table standing upright. People will, without knowingly cough or touch it. And then the next customer ,has to us then.

S.

I liked their Food,i think i will come back.

E. S.

We love kilim we go here all the time we always get the mixed grill such great value fo money and you always know it will be a great meal, their garlic bread is soooooooooo good !!! Price is super awesome too !!

K. H.

Great food. Unfortunately we didn't get the dine-in experience we'd hoped for.... next time

B.

Good food, large selection and friendly people.

R.

Great place to have dinner and hang out with friends

S.

Food (Halal too), location, vibe is always great and delicious 💯👌 But the staff (I was served by a young male) at front counter needs to pay full attention to customers when taking orders as he only half listened and talked alot to other staff. So that's why only 4 stars.

K.

Delicious food, lots to choose from. Large filling meals.

V.

Nice place to sit down for a meal. Service is friendly and food always good. It can get a bit busy around peak times so pays to book.

L. T.

This is one of my favourite restaurants. Reasonably priced, generous meals, delicious food. Seems chaotic at times because of how busy they get, but the service is great. BYO with no corkage charge - how good is that? Try the mixed grill - very tasty.

D.

Great food, best Fallafel in Wellington!

L. J.

I've given this place four stars because for the price it is good turkish food; once I've eaten in I'll see if I bump it to five :) I haven't tried everything off the menu but what I have has been tasty and good value. Their mixed dips with turkish bread are my favorite - i once just had that for dinner. I have had the adena kebab which was tasty and a nice option that you don't get much elsewhere. I'm looking forward to trying more of their food in the future.

N. N.

Love the food here, been here a number of times over the years and the deliciousness and freshness of food is consistent. Hummus selection and variety is gorgeous, big fan of the eskender meals.

J. M.

Wow absolutely awesome just ordered 2 mix grill takeaways and a side of falafel. Beautiful flavoured meat with all the sides totally stuffed thoroughly recommend this Kilim, we will definitely be back soon. Very friendly quick service just enough time to get a pint across the road. Keep up the good work guys.

D. C.

We have been Kilim customers since they opened and usually love their food. But today 19/9/20 we had a take away mixed Iskander. The meat was extremely salty and the salad and rice soggy. Worst ever. 😞

D.

I really enjoy my iskenders, I have tried them across NZ, unfortunately I have to say this has been the worst, the rice was hard, the sauce was minimal, I was also not given an opportunity to opt out of any of the dressings which is a first for me. I'm giving it 3 stars cause it was filing and the service was good, maybe they were having an off night, I doubt I will return again.

R.

Good food at reasonable prices. However, our group was totally forgotten about, and we had to wave our hands in the air to get attention and service. No drinks (non alcohol) were offered, and we had to ask for refills of the water jugs. Therefore, there's room for improvement. Otherwise, delicious Turkish food!

T.

Good food, slow service however

D. B.

Always a great place to eat. Seated quickly, served dinner quickly and no fuss by staff. Super glad Kilim has survived the lockdown period. Amazing fresh flavors and yummy breads and meats. Look forward to coming again

I.

Good fresh food, nice coffee l

N.

Amazing as always, food & service, thank you!

A.

Nice food and amazing Turkish coffee.

E. S.

Wonderful staff, good salads inside the wrap. Delicious food. Excellent atmosphere, very welcoming and comfortable.

B. N.

Been coming to this place for years. Amazing food and vibe and always busy. Everything on the menu is great so be adventurous

B. S.

Awesome food as always. But me and my wife noticed the quantity of the food is getting low and low, specially for vegetarian and chicken iskender. I don't mind paying $1 or $2 extra but please serve enough quantity. Thanks

K. S.

The chicken meze is the best meal I have had. Absolutely amazing and lovely atmosphere, my partner and I really enjoyed it.

S. H.

Great place to either eat in, or to take out. The food is always very good. The service is fast, the staff are all very friendly. The food here stands out from other Turkish places I have been to. The difference is the attention to detail. The salads are layered with the most amazing flavours, the meats are all delicious. The falafel is also amazing too. There can sometimes be a bit of a wait at peak times, Friday/Saturday evenings, but never too long.

J.

Tasty and good value for money. I've been there a few times, always as a drop in, they're always in demand but find my guest and me somewhere to sit. They do takeaways too.

A.

Love this place. Everything is delicious, lot's of it and the service is super quick. A great choice for quick and healthy food too.

F.

Great food and great customer service!

N. R.

The food was great and the quantities were sizable. I had enough for lunch the next day. The baklava is definitely recommended over the tiramisu. Service was a bit slow for taking our orders, but it was (and usually is) pretty busy so can't complain. Free Byo was definitely a bonus!

N.

This is a great Turkish Restaurant with good quality food at very reasonable prices. Friendly staff and good quality delivery.

K.

Great food, lovely staff

e. m.

This is a fantastic little restaurant. The food is amazing and the portions very generous. You can dine in our take out. I have to admit to being parti addicted to their hummus which is velvety smooth. You can byo wine if dining in and the atmosphere vibrant here.

J.

Oooooo, the chicken burger is beautiful. Great little place. Gets really busy at lunch time. Very good

J.

Got takeaway kebabs and curly fries; kebabs were hands down the best we've ever had and the curly fries were amazing as well. Best falafel I've ever found!

M. L.

Delicious - a regular doner was the perfect size for lunch

A. G.

Fantastic food. The portions would satisfy the heartiest of eaters. 5 star service all round. A great place to greet a friend only hours into New Zealand from an overseas flight. We try to take her around our favourite places to eat every time she visits( last time it was la bella Italia also in petone) Do take the time to visit. I thoroughly recommend it.

L.

Been here numerous times, food is always great, the staff unfortunately have very little people skills, and some are can only be described as utterly incompetent. Tonight in particular several people with bookings were left waiting, as tables had simply been given to walk-ins. Customers are also sat at tables and expected to serve themselves to drinks as the useless staff tends to abandon customers once they're through the door

J. W.

Awesome food! Warm and comfy inviting restaurant .. Prices reasonable, customer service is great and very quick at having your meal/desert or kebab ready. Fresh and hot! Thanks Kilim you rock!!!👍

D. B.

Food was plentiful and very good, however, could have been served hotter. Very laid back place, and very popular. Will re visit gladly.

N. G.

. (05/2018) This amazing Turkish restaurants is conveniently located over Jackson Street and is easy to notice from a moving vehicle in normal traffic. Easily accessible. Well managed, organised and nicely maintained. Spacious and comfortable seating. Excellent ambiance and cosy atmosphere. Lovely interior with some amazing illustrations and beautiful handmade mini-carpets on display over the walls. Well timed and cordial service. The best part we liked about this restaurant was cheerful, witty and spontaneous staff who made all our tiredness go away. Plentiful food options including many vegan and vegetarian ones which are clearly marked over the menu. Delicious authentic Turkish Food and quantity is huge. Good presentation. Table service. Offers takeaways. Good place for quick bite. Normally busy during peak hours. Reservation can be made in advance and is recommended for big groups. Good for groups, celebrations, family, kids and catch-ups. PayWave facility is available at this location. Could not notice wheelchair accessible seating or high chair in plain view at this location. Outdoor seating is not available. There is no dedicated parking area available for this restaurant although ample street parking can be found around the entrance. Entrance is wheelchair accessible. Enjoyed the experience.

N.

Tastiest Turkish food I had before. Veg fritters and beef kebab platter something I had a month before was excellent. Tender beef kebab, fries, hummus, sauces and salad. Excellent service.👍👍👍👍👍

R.

Good food. Staff seem stressed. They understaffed.

D. S.

Had great meal and drinks. Thanks for the lovely service.

R. J.

Fresh and tasty. Always good

N.

Kilim is an absolute favourite among the family and many friends. They have affordable and friggin delicious meals and sides. Everything is so tasty, and great value for money. Obviously, the kebabs are a must-have!

A. M.

Jackson Street Petone, great location, great staff, friendly and welcoming and very accommodating. And of course the food was abundant and delicious. Even the facilities were classy and that hand dryer is the best I've ever used! I'll be back with a crowd!!

j.

What amazing food. My first time eating Turkish food. Great portions and super delicious.

g. j.

Awesome food and good staff

S. H.

Delicious as usual and great value for money. Reccomend getting there early and book a table, they are so popular and busy. Definately get their tiramisu (between two) it is A.Mazing!

K. H.

Wonderful food. Large portions. Great value for money. Service is fast albeit a bit gritty and gruff. As long as you aren't too precious you have nothing to worry about.

p. c.

Very nice. Big meals. Just lacking charm on entering the restaurant. Meaning it would be nice if staff look happy to see you. Maybe a culture thing to look bitter.

N.

You can't go wrong here. The food is fresh and delicious. I've not found a better kebab place than this. I totally recommend their grilled chicken kebabs and iskenders, they're my faves. Because the food is so good the place is often packed....oh and did I mention it's byo and there's no corkage fee!!!!

J.

From a simple take away Kebab to a full sit down dinner you wont be disappointed. A special note to the GF chocolate cake. So delicious it is a must when you visit.

J.

pretty decent food. Good flavours and they really pump the food out to serve everyone even know f they're busy.

K.

Great Turkish food and great service. Shared the meat platter between two and it was just enough. Non-gluttons should be satisfied sharing. The lamb shish was the highlight, but the lamb donna lacked texture and flavor.

A. C.

This place is a favourite of mine. Fresh, delicious Turkish food. Generous portions too. We particularly like the vege mezze plate, spicy adana and grilled haloumi. The tiramisu is amazing! Better than I've had at most Italian restaurants. You must order the tiramisu!!

D.

Superb food , dine in or take away

J.

Very good food, great service, what else can I say?

R. W.

Authentic Turkish kebabs (lamb or chicken). One of the best I've ever had! Gets very busy at lunch time and dinner with a waiting time up to 15 for a takeaway. They accept phone and txt orders.

J. W.

Friendly staff, laid back dining. Cheap but tasty meals, decent portions. BYO wine. Large mixed kebab takeaway is my regular... I'd give 5 stars but they went cheap on the mesclun a while back, which was what made their kebabs such a standout. Still, beats any kebab in the city...

N.

Huge and delicious Turkish meal. BYO, not sure if intentional but we didn't even seem to get charged corkage. Definitely recommend and will be going back!

R. S.

Updated Feb 2020 Improved their food quality. Great place for Turkish food. Keep it up guys. Updated 23 Mar 2019: They've compromised on the presentation or overall quality of the food. For the second time I can see the food is watery. Not removing the water from the Salads? I don't want to be eating a curry type meal. Old review:There are many Turkish restaurants/takeaways in the town, but no one can match the tastes of authentic Meze, mixed grills, sheesh and iskender meals they make. Bit pricey but generous servings.

S. D.

This place is incredible. We got the Turkish chicken burger and chicken Saganaki as mains, with a grilled halloumi to share as a starter. The mains were so big that the starter wasn't really necessary, and I was definitely impressed with how delicious the Saganaki was. Staff were friendly.

I.

Truly one of the best take-away options available in Lower Hutt. The Chicken Meze is our family's staple for a delicious, filling and affordable treat. The dine in experience is also great, albeit basic.

T.

It is amazing restaurant, delicious food and good environment. I and my family love to eat at Kilim.

B. S.

The food was delish,very well priced and lots of it. Staff really nice and service fast. Def. Go again.

J.

Excellent, we'll priced food. If you're hungry it's, the place to go

A. K.

Genuinely delicious. Small, lovely place. Prices are average. Can be a little loud if large groups attend but the staff are always happy to help accommodate your seating location.

A. F.

Kilim is always our #1 BYO option. The food is authentic, fresh and full of flavor. The hard working team are friendly and no matter how busy they are you are always made to feel like a valued customer.

N. C.

Fantastic!! Second visit here - was a pretty busy Saturday night yet food came out in less than 30 mins. Had the chicken saganaki which was flavoursome & The chicken itself perfectly cooked & tender.

J.

Wonderful food and great service

J. P.

Always good food, great tastes. Highly recommend.

S. M.

I had the chicken Mexe for dinner and it was without question one of the best takeaway meals I’ve ever eaten. Highly recommend and will be returning soon!!! Beautiful food thanks.

E.

Pretty good, but would have rated it 5 stars if they had pork

H.

Great place for Turkish food, awesome place actually. Food is authentic & delicious worth the price you pay. Highly recommend.

Q.

Always great food. Love the meze platter and free byo.

J. B.

The chicken meze platter is amazing. It has all you can want on a single plate and it happily feeds two people!

U. P.

My liking for Turkish food started here and among my favorite restaurants. In the past 2 years I have been here for a number of times and never had to complain about the quality.

A.

Great food, waaaay too big portions, and I found the stench, errh, scent of rosewater very overwhelming.

P.

Love the Iskender meals. Good prices. My partner loves this place

C. H.

Great food, pretty quick service and a nice (relatively) authentic atmosphere. Good take away as well as dine in options.

T. D.

One of the best meals around, amazing presented colours, flavours & excellent fast table service not to mention outstanding value for money, you won't be disappointed!

l.

best Turkish food in the whole of wellington

W.

We love Kilim! The food is TASTY, plentiful, affordable and fast. The atmosphere is cozy and the service is excellent. We've been to other Turkish restaurants in Wellington, and none of them compare to Killim. The difference between Kilim and other "Turkish" restaurants is that Kilim is actually owned and operated by Turkish people, as oppose to other restaurant and takeaway joints which own by people from other nationalities, but claim to make Turkish food.

C.

Once we got table service (took 15 minutes and had to get there attention) drinks and food came efficiently. Great value and fantastic flavors!

E.

Great food, great service. Nice atmosphere.

A. T.

Great price and service, it was quite busy so thats always a good sign. Even so the meals came in a reasonable time. Lots of choice so always something new to try. Cheers

L.

I ordered a large mixed kebab and a baklava for takeaway, the staff were friendly and the food was delicious, glad to see this place is still producing good food.

S.

Best Turkish food in all of Wellington!! Kebabs are great value, fresh and delicious! Eat-in plates very generously portioned.

S.

Fast, friendly service and a standard that is always high...the perfect place to grab a bite to eat if you're in a hurry or just want something different for lunch

F.

Excellent food, ambience and service. Parking is the only issue (dinner time) , need to go around few times to get the parking spot.

S.

One of our favourite places to eat. No frills, fast service & great food!! Recommend highly

D.

Food was delicious, but having to pay the "dine-in" price only to get it served wrapped up to go and get told as soon as you sit down, that you gotta go... Not cool. 5 stars for food, ZERO for service.

J.

Casual dining at its finest. Relaxed atmosphere, tasty food, and friendly staff. You get what you expect, with no pretension about being anything other than wholesome, simple, tasty Turkish cooking.

M.

Very friendly welcome and service, our mezes arrived on our table 5 minutes after we ordered, and the food was delicious and plentiful! Excellent!

H.

Absolutely delicious lunch. Good service and good music too.

A. L.

Love the food. Havent found a turkish place as good as this in wellington yet. People are talking about service (which from my experience isnt bad at all) but what about all those places with excellent service but pathetic food. I would highly recommend it

E. R. H.

Absolutely delicious. The meze platters are very filling, great variety and the bread is always pillowy.

J.

Brilliant place to eat really amazing food good heart servings and great middle western flavors. Staff are super quick and helpful.

R.

Great Turkish flavours and atmosphere in this cute little place. Plenty of people lined up for takeaways as well.

G.

As usual the food was great as was the service. Top place!

N.

Really nice food, generous portions and very affordable! Excellent! Does take away food too.

S. B.

Great food but service was quite slow, took a long time before we ordered then another long wait to get our food. Delicious though.

M.

Best to book a table so you don't miss out (although they do takeaways too). Lovely food with a decent selection. The falafal is 👌🏼

S.

Beautiful fresh authentic Turkish food. Great service and awesome atmosphere and decor too.

M. B.

Amazing food at a great price, and the don't even charge for corkage; what more could you ask for! Make sure you book ahead, as this place is always packed.

E.

Awesome place. Great food, great service. Would go back again with friends

L. V.

Kilim is my fave Cafe in Jackson St. I keep coming back. Food is authentic, fresh and yummy, friendly staff. I always recommend this place to my friends and to my airbnb guests.

J.

Good place, nice food. Some serving staff need more training. Otherwise all good

B.

Thoroughly enjoyed my meal. I had an Adana Iskander, the wife had the Chicken Iskander.

L.

Yummy! Always leave feeling full!

H.

Great food and authentic atmosphere. We just popped in for take away and they served as very quick

S.

amazing food and generous service size -never dissapointing!!

m.

Fantastic taste. Go there regularly. Best kebab shop in Wellington and I have been to nearly all of them.

A.

This place was recommended to me and they were right! Lots of good food for a great price. Definately returning.

H.

Every visit, without fail - the kebabs are scrumptious. Whether we want takeaway or to eat in - Kilim would be my first Turkish restaurant choice.

J. S.

Famous in Petone for some of NZ'S best Turkish food, Kilim is worth the visit and booking in advance. Though a little dingey, the food at Kilim will have you come back again and again - despite the grumpy staff. Enjoy a mezze platter with a little of everything including thick halloumi slices, dips, and Turkish bread. The spicy Adana plate or burger will satisfy those craving real-world hot flavours, and the traditional shish and kebabs will remind you what good Turkish food tastes like. No corkage fee and a nearby Liquor King encourage good drinking over brightly coloured meals. Go here for the best Turkish food, and enjoy the whole experience, topping off with delicious Turkish delight.

J. B.

Great portion size and decent price. Mixed grill was tasty and healthy. I'll definitely come back.

H.

First time. Great food. Definitely a place to return to.

S.

Great food and service good but not the fastest. That said they were constantly very busy with diners and take aways. we'll be back

A.

Kilims mixed grill is my favourite dish of all! Sooo yummy and full! But I also tried the lamb guvec last time and omg yummy!!

E. A.

Fantastic food reasonably priced. Text order available for takeaways. Generous servings. Book if you want a table as usually busy.

M. A.

I have been in NZ since 2009 with my wife. I have tried several traditional restaurants including turkish however I haven't tasted a very nice turkish meals as in Killim. Very good services as well. " WELL DONE "

A. K.

We just left this super duper friendly and lovely restaurant they were very generous by shearing bread and fluffy for my little girl...and the food was great but the gluten free cake was to dye for...

T.

Wonderful tasty food. Can be busy but that just shows how good they really are

W.

As always, Kilim is superb in location, food, service and atmosphere. Love the refurb of the back part of the cafe, but miss the wall rugs.

P.

Love it. The best authentic food. Great service. A real favourite to visit often.

B.

Good food at a reasonable price .fast service

R. B.

We've had lunch here. Was very good, big portions, tasty sauces. My favourite one is the beetroot one on the side. Yummy!:)

W.

A very cheap place to eat if you like Turkish Food. Food and service was A++++ a very tidy clean and staff very accommodating. Staff very friendly, can cater big crowds. It is also B.Y.O.

E.

The best baklava! A really lovely setting to dine in, the music & the vibe is really authentic!

M.

It was crowded when we arrived but we were soon seated and the meal was delicious

R.

Have been here 4times for dinner and the food is always delish. It is always busy also, so I would recommend to make a booking.

E.

Loved the food. Prompt service and clean venue. Will definitely be back.

I.

Had two shish meals, the serving was big, specially the mix one, and it tastes great. Best turkish food in NZ

S.

Great place for inexpensive , nice meal. Good value , and healthy food as well !

V.

From the pics here I thought it's gonna be a fast food but you can actually sit down in this cosy restaurant area. Amazing food, my new favorite spot in Lower Hutt.

W. R.

Great place excellent food with generous size meals. Good being BYO with no corkage fee. Often dine there.

L.

Fantastic food, fast service friendly staff and very good prices... highly recommend

S.

Delicious food good service. We always like Kilim when we want something Mediterranean

C.

Great food, staff and restaurant. It’s only downside is that it’s too good so too many people eat there.

N.

Delicious foods good values dine in or take away. Good friendly staff and they're fast.

M.

Definitely a Go To place. Excellent service. Yum food too.

L.

Delicious. Even my 2 year old loved it.

Y.

Amazing Food the best mixed iskander I have ever had. Great ambiance

J. C.

Brilliant place to eat really amazing food good heart servings and great middle western flavors. Staff are super quick and helpful.

P.

Lovely mixed meze. Busy even on an early Weds evening

C.

Best grill around Petone. Bring your own wine and have an awesome dinner..

R. S.

Have been here 4times for dinner and the food is always delish. It is always busy also, so I would recommend to make a booking.

N.

The food was great and the quantities were sizable. I had enough for lunch the next day. The baklava is definitely recommended over the tiramisu. Service was a bit slow for taking our orders, but it was (and usually is) pretty busy so can't complain. Free Byo was definitely a bonus!

W.

As always, Kilim is superb in location, food, service and atmosphere. Love the refurb of the back part of the cafe, but miss the wall rugs.

H. S.

Great food and authentic atmosphere. We just popped in for take away and they served as very quick

G.

Good food for a good price. Only issue is that the chairs are not exactly comfortable. Good for groups of 5-15.

M.

The food is so colourful and fragrant! Would come again

H.

They should’ve footnoted that Kebabs can be only served for takeaways/lunch on their blackboard menus. Otherwise the foods are good.

J.

Amazing food, affordable prices and a great atmosphere. What's not to like!

C.

Good food, large servings at a very good price.

M.

Delicious Turkish food that is great value for money. Great for dining in with great decor, but also good for takeaways as well.

C.

A fantastic, tasty, reliable Petone institution. Try their mixed grill and spinach borek! Always such great service from this genuine and locally owned gem

R.

Fabulous food, great service very reasonably priced. Recommend to everyone.

G. E.

A great atmosphere and amazing food. Been there 5 times in 6 weeks. Simply delicious food.

J.

Pretty good. Food really well seasoned and in a fair price. One great option on Jackson Street, in Petone.

Y.

Amazing Food the best mixed iskander I have ever had. Great ambiance

s.

Simply the best. Been eating for over 2 years and every time every meal has been amazing.

m.

Excellent food, good prices, always busy, tables are quite crowded together is my only downside

J.

Good Turkish. You need to be hungry. No small servings here, unless you ask. Hungry, go Kilom

A. T.

I really like the food from here - especially the mixed iskender meal. Great value, and quick service.

D.

Yummy Lamb kebab.

D. R.

Great food, although the establishment needs to get licenced as a cold beer with this meal would be excellent

J.

I've always enjoyed Kilim, food is always tatsy and enjoyable. The chicken burgers are particularly amazing, highly recommend.

T.

Great food, some of the staff can seem a little less than happy

R.

Very happy with our meals tonight. Good value and tasty dining. Will be back soon.

R. g.

One of my favourite places to eat in Petone, character atmosphere and a good choice of kebabs and vegetarian dishes.

R.

Always busy, great value and tasty!

H.

Super nice food, cheap price, friendly staff

E. C.

Cheap and cheerful. Beautifully prepared Turkish with friendly efficient staff. This is what casual dining out should be like.

A.

Lovely Turkish restaurant. Very welcoming and above all it is yummy 😋

M.

Beautiful food. Very busy restaurant that includes takeaways.

D.

Food so amazing and plenty of it. Staff wonderful as well.

A.

Beautiful food, quick service great atmosphere

S.

Delicious and fresh. Authentic. Excellent service. A little pricey.

C.

A busy place, but the food was nice. Tiramisu here is a must try!

A.

Service was a bit slow and the line to pay the bill was 20mins, downside of being so popular I suppose

L.

Kilim is always so good. Delicious fresh food and good service.

A.

great food! so many people they kick you off your table after 30min though so eat fast

K.

ive had a lot of kebabs from all over their food is highly nom nom nomy i would reconmend its really good such a excellent treat

M.

Have been coming here every week for the vegetarian meze - amazing! Delicious food, best lunch in Petone

S.

Great food as always!

G. R.

Good food for a good price. Only issue is that the chairs are not exactly comfortable. Good for groups of 5-15.

N.

Very tasty food and great value. Quick service.

L.

The lamb dish is amazing! Food is fantastic and very nice staff, totally recommend!

Q.

Amazing food. Friendly service. A favourite of mine.

H.

Best Kebabs around! Can not beat them.

L.

Always yum and refreshing food. very good vegetarian range which is what im after!

L.

Fantastic food, service & atmosphere. Value for money too!

r.

This is our regular - delicious fresh food. Quick friendly service! 😆

C.

Great food which was served fast, friendly staff and great atmosphere

r.

Great place, just dissatisfied with waiting 40 minutes for takeaways. Very yummy food!! 😊😊😊

K.

The food was amazing. Excellent service.

B.

Love this place!! The guy with the long hair is creepy lol jk hiiii naybourrrr 😂😂.... lovely friendly staff.. great food.. cozy setting.. cool turk tunes..😍😎😁❤👌👍🥙🥂🍾

A.

Great food, lovely people, value for money

R.

Fantastic honest food. Always lived up to expectation and standard. A must to try.

A.

Lovely environment, always packed with customers, friendly attitude. Authentic Turkish Halal foods restaurant.

C.

Nice kebabs! Best in town, fresh ingredients and lovely atmosphere

M.

amazing food and staff i always go in on my lunch break and i dont even wear my work name badge and they remember me must be because i go in heaps becase its amazing food and staff

M.

Best turkish ive been to amazing value meals. love this place

C.

Great food, cosy environment. Need to book on Friday and Saturday nights. Takeaways.

W.

Great tasting food and always filling. Well worth the price.

K.

Great food, great staff, more than reasonable prices. Highly recommended!

J.

Food is tasty and authentic. A variety of meals to choose from. Good value.

C.

Consistently delicious, good service and friendly staff, comfortably busy..value for money

M.

Food great but 50 mins to get our meal as they were so busy.

B.

This has long been one of my favourite places to eat in Wellington. Nice staff and AMAZING food.

N.

Great meal. Prompt service. Good value

D.

Great place, authentic food, good value, really nice people

R.

Love love Kilim never had a bad meal or bad service !

W.

Great service great food very welcoming

R.

Fast service delicious food no corkage charge - no wonder this place is popular! Recommended.

E.

Great food , reasonable price 👌

N.

Kilim does top quality Turkish at an affordable price. I'd recommend it to anyone who likes good food

L.

Love everything in the menu. This one is the spicy one, it was so good!!

M.

Food is ok service needs improving. Meat portions varies from time to time.

s.

Good tasty food! They should do something about the qualities as prices are high than others.

A.

Chicken was a bit dry but the salad ingredients we're nice and fresh

R.

Always excellent tasting food, lots on your plate and fabulous prices

S.

Excellent food! Service is good 👍

S.

Great food at a very reasonable price and plenty on the plate.

J.

Great food, reasonably priced, family and vegetarian friendly.

C.

Best grill around Petone. Bring your own wine and have an awesome dinner..

R.

Great food, large portion, nice ambience. Small and cosy.

C.

Great food, quick service. Highly recommend

J.

Very clean, friendly staff and food was amazing! Will come back for sure :)

o.

Amazing food, lovely service.

D.

Great venue and vibe. Service and food selection excellent. Will return.

N.

Kilim is my works go to place for food. It's BYO, has a good atmosphere and friendly staff.

J.

Great food,variety for vegetarian , you have the feel of actually being in Turkey not in Petone and service is good.

J.

Outstanding food,Great atmosphere,friendly staff

S.

Awesome food and nice cosy atmosphere :)

S.

Great Turkish food, some say the best in Wellington and I agree. They do takeaway as well.

T.

Love Kilim Petone friendly family atmosphere and they take the time to remember you I have told everyone I know to dine there when looking for somewhere to dine in Petone

c.

Amazingly fast table service, the place was pumping with customers.

S.

Always amazing flavorsome kebabs, definitely a must try 😉

D.

The food is great! But service was quite slow. Friendly but slow.

M.

This is a great Turkish restaurant offering tasty meals at very good prices

D.

We always have great food and it has a great atmosphere for groups

D.

Great service and food, would definitely recommend.

T.

As a Jackson Street resident this place never ceases to amaze me. Always delicious food and awesome service

J.

Great atmosphere, clean,tidy,good service. You would think you where in Turkey, love it!

T.

Great food, cosy atmosphere.

k.

Food is really good and the portion size is huge

B.

Great space... and the food was delicious.

T.

Always a great meal...could have been a little hotter.

B.

Small and cosy, but usually very busy place. Excellent food and service.

M.

Food was amazing and staff were friendly

M.

Food was great, service was quick. Really enjoyed it

J.

Best Kebabs in Wellington region. Get the beetroot sauce!

V.

Delicious iskender, good service and price

I.

Tasty and generously sized

J.

Meals delicious and huge!!! Great value for money :)

b.

Great food.

L.

Our favourite cafe in Petone. Always great food and really quick.

S.

A nice Turkish cafe with great food and friendly staff.

E.

Awesome kebabs takeaway, great value.

L.

Nice vibe, friendly staff and a great Falafel kebab.

J.

The best Turkish food full stop. You'll never be able to go anywhere else ever again.

S.

Really good simple food. Clean rest rooms. Friendly service.

J.

Best kebabs in Wellington, in my opinion

W.

Best turkish food in Wellington and good value for money.

H.

Iskender was very nice, but not enough food for me.

b.

Love this place! Food is incredibly good & great service.

P.

Lots of great Turkish food at great prices. What's not to like?

A.

Good, tasty, healthy food that is affordable with a different but pleasant ambience.

K.

Delirious!!!

J.

Huge meals. Great food. Very busy

C.

Been here a few times food is good and very reasonably priced

A.

They found my ring. Lovely food and friendly staff.

M.

Kilim is reliably amazing. Service is always friendly despite how busy they are!

D.

Incredible Turkish food with a great atmosphere and friendly staff!

M.

Very good food as always. Authentic Turkish food

A.

Great food and friendly staff 10 out of 10

T.

The mixed grill is fresh and delish. We had it as a takeaway.

J.

The good is great and the cafe is a nice place to eat

M.

very tasty food and good portion

j.

Lovely food at a good price. Value for money.

k.

Kilim always reliable for tasty generous food

I.

Great place, very quality food. Man this place is busy

N.

Great Turkish food and atmosphere.

C.

Very good food and very nice people!!! Top!

R.

Loved it all. Great food and service!

R.

Fantastic food as always and super quick service

T.

Amazing food cozy with great hospitality! Thanks

B.

Consistently delicious food and friendly service :-)

D.

Great food, can order on uber eats

D.

Good food Friendly staff Fast aervice Good prices Clean

D.

Love the chicken salad but they are really a kebab joint

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