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Charcoal-grilled lamb is a hard thing to pair badly, but it is an easy thing to pair lazily. Here is what actually works.
What is wine and beer with Turkish food?
Turkish grilled meat brings three things to the table that decide the pairing: smoke from the charcoal, fat from lamb, and red pepper heat from the kebabs. Red wine works when it has enough acidity to cut the fat — a Chianti does this well, which is why it sits at the top of our list. White wine and prosecco belong with the mezes and the fish-free cold starters rather than with the grill. Beer is the pragmatic choice with anything spicy: a pilsner’s bitterness resets the palate between mouthfuls of Adana. And rakı is the traditional answer, which is a category of its own.
How we prepare it at Anatolia Grill
We pour wine by the 150 ml glass and by the 750 ml bottle, so a table can share a bottle or everyone can have something different. Beers run from Czech pale lagers to Belgian wheat beer. If you are eating Adana kebab or anything with acılı ezme, take a beer or şalgam. If you are eating lamb chops, entrecôte or the mixed grill, take the Chianti. If you have an evening rather than an hour, take rakı and start with mezes.
On our menu
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Il Gargaiolo Chianti | Red | 150 ml | 195 CZK |
| Il Gargaiolo Chianti | Red | 750 ml | 899 CZK |
| Pinot Grigio Borgo Gortani | 150 ml | 195 CZK |
| Pinot Grigio Borgo Gortani | 750 ml | 899 CZK |
| Picco Bella | Red | 150 ml | 185 CZK |
| Picco Bella | Red | 750 ml | 899 CZK |
| Zonin Pinot Grigio | White | 150 ml | 185 CZK |
| Zonin Pinot Grigio | White | 750 ml | 799 CZK |
| Mionetto Prosecco | 150 ml | 185 CZK |
| Mionetto Prosecco | 750 ml | 799 CZK |
| Staropramen | 90 CZK |
| Stella Artois | 330 ml | 99 CZK |
| Pilsner Urquell | 330 ml | 99 CZK |
| Hoegaarden | 330 ml | 119 CZK |
| Corona Extra | 330 ml | 139 CZK |
Allergens: A (beer), L (wine) — see the allergen key printed on our menu.
Frequently asked questions
What wine goes with Turkish kebab?
A red with acidity and moderate tannin — the Il Gargaiolo Chianti on our list is the safest choice with lamb chops, entrecôte and the mixed grill. Whites and prosecco suit the meze course better.
What beer do you serve in Prague?
Pilsner Urquell and Staropramen from the Czech Republic, plus Stella Artois, Hoegaarden and Corona. Prices run from 90 to 139 CZK.
Do you serve alcohol even though the food is halal?
Yes. All our meat is halal, and we also serve wine, beer and rakı. Guests choose for themselves.
Where can I drink wine with Turkish food in Prague?
At Anatolia Grill Restaurant, Na Poříčí 1933/36, Praha 1 — wine by the glass or bottle, every day until midnight.
Visit Anatolia Grill Restaurant
We are on Na Poříčí, a few minutes’ walk from Náměstí Republiky, in the centre of Prague. The kitchen is open every day from 08:00 to 00:00, so breakfast, a late lunch and a midnight plate are all on the table.
- Address: Na Poříčí 1933/36, 110 00 Praha 1 – Nové Město
- Open: every day, 08:00 – 00:00
- Restaurant: +420 777 946 662 | Meat Market: +420 727 974 844
See the full Anatolia Grill menu, book a table by phone, visit the Anatolia Meat Market next door, or order online for delivery and pickup.