Should you open a Turkish restaurant in Camden?
Quick answer
Camden scores 75 out of 100 on our demand index — likely worth exploring. The council currently has 31 Turkish restaurants against an estimated 4,930 monthly searches for Turkish food, which works out to roughly 6,180 residents for every Turkish restaurant already trading here. The single biggest factor behind that number is review volume per restaurant, which ranks higher here than in most other councils in England and Wales. That combination of supply, search interest and population is what the verdict above is based on: Camden looks likely worth exploring for someone weighing up whether to open a Turkish restaurant in the area, relative to every other council we track.
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How this score breaks down
How Camden compares in London
Camden ranks 6 of 33 councils in London by demand score, and 11 of 33 by number of Turkish restaurants. The table below shows its four nearest neighbours by score.
| Council | Demand score | Verdict | Turkish restaurants | Monthly searches |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camden | 75 | Underserved | 31 | 4,930 |
| Tower Hamlets | 77 | Underserved | 44 | 7,340 |
| Islington | 75 | Underserved | 34 | 5,000 |
| Richmond upon Thames | 74 | Underserved | 10 | 1,920 |
| Wandsworth | 73 | Underserved | 18 | 2,220 |
Where the gap is
- Camden doesn't show an obvious quality or saturation gap: its restaurants average 4.5 stars (close to the 4.3-star England & Wales average), and its 31 restaurants look broadly in line with local demand — a balanced market rather than an obvious opening.
The hygiene picture
Of the 32 Turkish food businesses we hold hygiene data for in Camden, 46% are rated 5 (the top FSA score) and 23% are rated 2 or below, with 2 still awaiting inspection — a new entrant that runs a clean, well-documented kitchen would stand out quickly.
Where they cluster: Most Turkish restaurants in Camden sit in NW6, NW1 and NW5 — 6 in NW6, 5 in NW1, 4 in NW5.
Restaurants already here
| Name | Postcode | Hygiene rating |
|---|---|---|
| Ekin Restaurant | NW6 4BT | 5 |
| ET HOUSE - SWISS COTTAGE | NW6 4EE | 5 |
| Laz @ Camden | NW1 7PN | 5 |
| PIDE & CO LIMITED | WC2B 6EX | 5 |
| Pitted Olive | WC1H 9EW | 5 |
| Sandwich Street Cafe | WC1H 9PZ | 5 |
| Tas Restaurant | WC1B 3QJ | 4 |
| Woody's Camden | NW1 9LG | 4 |
and 24 more See every Turkish restaurant in Camden
What it would cost here
Fitting out a 100 m² Turkish restaurant in Camden with a mid-range fit-out, using our London cost assumptions, comes to roughly £215,652 – £419,166 up front. The two largest lines are fit-out & build (£121,500 – £202,500) and kitchen equipment (£20,847 – £76,060).
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Local context
Camden's cluster runs along Kilburn High Road in NW6 and through Camden Town and Kentish Town in NW1 and NW5, with a Fitzrovia group in W1T shared with Westminster. Review volumes are high for the count, which reflects the tourist and nightlife trade around Camden Market rather than neighbourhood dining. Hampstead, Belsize Park and Primrose Hill have the borough's highest incomes and almost no Turkish restaurant, and search demand from those postcodes is steady. The format that fits is a smaller, higher-priced meze and grill restaurant rather than a large ocakbaşı.
By Turkish Restaurants UK Editorial Team · Updated 2026-09-04
Frequently asked questions
- How many Turkish restaurants are in Camden?
- Camden currently has 31 Turkish restaurants.
- Is there demand for a Turkish restaurant in Camden?
- Yes — an estimated 4,930 monthly searches relate to Turkish food in Camden, giving it a demand score of 75/100.
- What would it cost to open a Turkish restaurant in Camden?
- A 100 m² restaurant with a mid-range fit-out costs roughly £215,652 – £419,166 to open in Camden, based on our cost model.
- How does Camden compare to the rest of London?
- Camden scores 75/100 and ranks 6 of 33 in London. The region's top-scoring council is Kensington and Chelsea, at 90/100.
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