Anatolian Flame

Des Plaines, IL · Turkish restaurant

Rating
4.4/5
★★★★☆ 4.4
Reviews
20
Rank in Des Plaines
#30
of 134 restaurants
City Percentile
51%
rating percentile
Address
Anatolian Flame, 961 Elmhurst Rd, Des Plaines, IL 60016
Phone
(847) 264-8216
Status
Closed · Opens 11 AM

Anatolian Flame is a restaurant located in Des Plaines, IL. It is one of 134 restaurants listed in Des Plaines. Its 4.4-star rating is above the Des Plaines city average of 4.2 stars. There are 10 photos associated with this location.

About Anatolian Flame

Anatolian Flame is a family owned restaurant in Des Plaines offering freshly prepared Mediterranean and Anatolian inspired cuisine made with high quality ingredients. Our menu features charcoal grilled kebabs, homemade mezes, warm breads, flavorful... More

Hours

Saturday11 AM–9 PM
Sunday11 AM–9 PM
Monday11 AM–9 PM
Tuesday11 AM–9 PM
Wednesday11 AM–9 PM
Thursday11 AM–9 PM
Friday11 AM–9 PM

Customer Reviews

★★★★★ 5.0 Ahmed Osman Tekin · Mar 2026

This is a fantastic addition to the Chicago area’s restaurant scene. I highly recommend trying İnegol Kofte, a unique recipe from the town of İnegol in Bursa, Turkey. The “süt helvasi” dessert was particularly special and unlike anything I’ve ever tasted. The beef doner was also incredibly delicious. They even added cigkofte and sarma to our family’s iftar dinner, and we had a wonderful time. The ambiance of this lovely family restaurant was truly great.

★★★★★ 5.0 Yasin · Mar 2026

I recently visited Anatolian Flame Restaurant and had an amazing experience. I tried the lamb soup, and it was absolutely delicious . A great way to start the meal! The Iskender kebab was outstanding ,the meat was tender and juicy, served over fresh bread with a rich,savory sauce. Everything tasted authentic and freshly prepared. For dessert, I had the pumpkin dessert, and it was incredible! Perfectly sweet, soft, and full of flavor . a wonderful way to finish the meal. A special thank you to the owners Huseyin and Deniz for the warm hospitality. The atmosphere was welcoming, and the staff were friendly and attentive throughout. Highly recommend this place if you’re looking for great Turkish food and delicious desserts. I’ll definitely be back!

★★★★★ 5.0 Tugba Serbest · Mar 2026

Everything was so delicious and full of flavor. The food tasted really fresh, especially the grilled meats, and the portions were really good too. I can’t wait to visit again.

★★★★★ 5.0 Betul Serbest · Mar 2026

We had a great dinner here with our friends. The lahmacun, pide, and adana were our favorite. The staff were really nice and all the food tasted fresh and house made.

★★★★★ 5.0 Hüseyin Çevik · Mar 2026

We especially loved the Adana kebab and the lamb casserole — both were absolutely delicious. Everything we tried was very well prepared and full of flavor. The service was friendly and welcoming, which made the experience even better. Overall, a great place with amazing food. We will definitely be coming back!

Accessibility & Amenities

✓ Curbside Pickup ✓ No Contact Delivery ✓ Delivery ✓ Takeout ✓ Dine In ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Entrance ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Parking Lot ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Restroom ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Seating ✓ Breakfast ✓ Brunch ✓ Lunch ✓ Dinner ✓ Catering ✓ Counter Service ✓ Dessert

Services

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