Turkish · Canary Wharf
Kirvem is a Turkish-Mediterranean restaurant on Commercial Road where the food is the real draw — think beautifully cooked house specials, melt-in-the-mouth baklava, and generous ribeye steaks at prices that won't sting. The service is attentive and the atmosphere is relaxed enough for a family dinner, and with buggy-accessible entry and highchairs available, younger children are well catered for practically speaking, though there's no dedicated children's menu so little ones will be sharing from the main menu. Vegan options are on offer too, making it a decent shout for mixed-diet families looking for something a bit different.
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