Lokal is coming to Fitzrovia this May
It’s got patisserie and Mediterranean-Italian food down with Fred Bakery and Faros, and now the same team behind those two concepts is taking on Turkish food with new restaurant Lokal. The Fitzrovia spot, boasting 110 covers (plus a few more outside), a semi-private dining room, a counter and a cocktail bar, will be showcasing Türkiye’s regional flavours.
Head Chefs Salih Serden and Akacan Agir will be doing a modern take on Turkish food, with handmade mezze, fresh salads, and their contemporary versions of classic dishes like lamb tandir, featuring on the menu. Cocktails sound suitably modern too, with serves including the Mesopotamia (padron pepper-infused tequila, rosé wine, Campari and rosehip cordial) and the Galata (Yeni rakı, Tokaji sweet wine, lychee liqueur and elderflower).
Speaking about the opening, co-founder Burak Demirelli comments, “Following the success of Fred Bakery and Faros, we wanted Lokal to move beyond expectations of Turkish food and showcase its depth, diversity, and versatility. London felt like the perfect place to do that—there’s an openness here to new ideas, while still appreciating authenticity. For us, it’s about bringing those two worlds together on one table.”
The site has been home to a fair few restaurants in recent years, including an outpost of Josh Katz’s Carmel and Cuban spot La Rampa, so it’ll be interesting to see how well Lokal makes a go of it.
Key Information
Opening date | Fri 1st May 2026
Address | 7-8 Market Place, London W1W 8AG
For more information | lokalrestaurant.co.uk
Dining and Cooking