The Turkish cafe that's been named one of London's top restaurants

On a list of London's best restaurants, you would expect to see the usual Michelin-starred suspects such as the Ledbury, Ikoyi and the Ritz.

- Sammy Gecsoyler

But high among these culinary heavyweights sits a humble salonu tucked away in the depths of north London.

Neco Tantuni, a small Turkish eatery specialising in the foodie delights of Mersin, a city on Turkey's southern coast, has been crowned the fourth best restaurant in London by Vittles, the trendy food magazine popular with those looking for the best - and more off-the-radar - grub in the capital.

"I'm totally shocked," said Eren Kaya, whose family's hard graft has resulted in their restaurant, situated in a far-flung corner of Enfield, ranking near the top of the 99-strong list.

The shop, which was a greasy-spoon cafe before being transformed into the Turkish food hotspot, hasn't fully shed the character of its former self. It seats about 20 people and, aside from the dazzling live cooking display where tantuni is prepared in front of customers, the layout has stayed largely the same. "It's a small and stocky place," said Kaya.