Anatolia

Anatolia is located in the heart of Fourth Street, Bloomington's hub for all sorts of international cuisine. My friends and I choose to dine at Anatolia for its vast array of menu items, fair prices, vegetarian options, and unlimited black tea.  The restaurant itself is quite small, however it is beautifully decorated with all sorts of Turkish style artwork.  There is also a section in the back with floor and cushion style seating, which is a fun way to change up dining in Bloomington.

The service at Anatolia's is always welcoming and efficient.  Whenever I run out of black tea or water, there is always a server (even if it isn't our own) filling up my glass.  

What really blows me away about this place is the food.  Not only is there a great selection, but the prices are beyond reasonable.  Vegetarian dishes range from about $8-10 while meat dishes range from about$10-$15.  I am not a vegetarian, but I really enjoy the vegetarian items on the menu.  My favorite item on the menu is the Moussaka, a layered eggplant and potato-based dish covered in a homemade tomato sauce.  All full entrees come with a soup (I can't decide if I like the lentil or white bean better) and unlimited pita bread.  The portions are perfect, and I am always completely content when my meal is over.  

Try going during lunchtime when all menu items are $1-$2 cheaper! Grabbing lunch and enjoying a nice hot cup of tea is a great way to break up a stressful day and relax.

Anatolia is a perfect Turkish restaurant with great food and excellent ambience. It is located on 4th street in Bloomington, IN. The waiters are very nice. They make sure you have a great time and get everything you need in a timely manner. The seating arrangements, decorations, and the slow Turkish music take you to another world. You feel as if you're sitting on a roadside cafe in Istanbul, Turkey. The whole experience is absolutely magical.

The food that I usually order there is chicken sheesh kebab and red lentil soup. Their red lentil soup is simply amazing. Since it is a Muslim restaurant the meat they provide is "halal" (permissible) for Muslims, meaning Muslims can eat it. This way their market increases because people from all religions, cultures can visit their restaurant and enjoy traditional Turkish food. Their special "kava" tea is also very famous. It is basically black tea with a very unique taste. A typical meal at Anatolia costs around $12 - $16. This is a great price range given the quality of food and service provided.

The only negative about this restaurant is that they don't provide home delivery. I would order them everyday if they start providing delivery.

Over all Anatolia is a great restaurant and I would highly recommend it for anyone wanting to try something different instead of the regular burgers and pizzas.

Anatolia's (405 E 4th St., Bloomington, IN 47408) is one of my favorite restaurants of all time.  I'm always welcomed by the staff, and I like how you can choose to sit at a table or on the floor with pillows.  My favorite dish is the stuffed chicken (stuffed with spinach and feta cheese) and served with tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese, and rice.  Also, it is served with your choice of soup (I always have the white bean soup), bread, and tea.  I can never have enough of the tea! The chicken is superb, you're served a rather large portion of it, it's not spicy, but it is very flavorful.  The soup is the perfect temperature and texture, a little spicy, but I like to dip the bread into it.  The tea is so warm and with a few spoonfuls of sugar, it's the perfect taste, and becomes rather addicting.  I've never had anything other than the stuffed chicken and white bean soup, but I'm sure everything here is absolutely delicious.  Entrees are moderately priced, between $8.50 and $11.50 (the stuffed chicken is $11.50), the bread and tea are complementary, and the soup is included with the meal.  Service is always excellent, and servers are prompt and make rounds often for refills and to check to see if you need anything.  The atmosphere is warm and cozy, with authentic decorations and music.  Usually it is rather crowded on Friday nights, but the wait usually doesn't last long.  It is always clean, but sometimes can get a little loud given the small space of the restaurant, but I love Anatolia's and look forward to every visit!