Sultan Ahmet

What is Sultan Ahmet? Located on Alexander Street just east of Yonge, Sultan Ahmet brings classic Anatolian hospitality to the Church-Wellesley Village in a lively, family-forward dining room. The space is anchored by spacious communal tables and casual booths suited for bustling group dining, serving downtowners looking for quick lunches alongside multi-generational gatherings. It operates with a versatile dual format: an expansive à la carte spread and an all-you-can-eat Turkish buffet spread across the week.

Sultan Ahmet Menu & What to Order Start by tearing into warm flatbread paired with the mix meze plate, which balances smoky baba ganoush, bright cacik, and punchy ezme. The kitchen hits its stride with the Iskender Kebab, layering shaved beef doner over pita cubes bathed in spiced tomato gravy, browned butter, and tangy yogurt, as well as the charred Adana and Beyti Sarma wrapped neatly in lavash. Save room for the cheese-pull theatre of hot kunefe soaked in syrup, washed down with frothy, salted ayran or a tulip glass of hot Turkish black tea.

Know Before You Go Booking a table is wise on weekends when the dinner buffet draws sizable groups, though mid-week walk-ins are routinely accommodated. The restaurant sits just a two-minute walk from Wellesley subway station, making the TTC significantly less stressful than hunting for Alexander Street parking. Service runs daily from 11 a.m. during the week and 9 a.m. on weekends, staying open until midnight on Fridays and Saturdays.