Nora: high-end Turkish restaurant opens in Canary Wharf

Canary Wharf has welcomed a significant new addition to its dining scene with the highly anticipated opening of Nora, a new high-end Turkish restaurant that promises to elevate the perception of Anatolian cuisine in central London. Nora’s launch, which took place in late 2025, signals a growing trend of sophisticated Turkish dining moving beyond established community areas into prime financial districts.

Located at 7 West Lane, Canary Wharf, London E22 3AA, Nora is the latest venture from brothers Ozgur and Sidar Akyuz, the team behind the popular North London chain, Café Beam. However, Nora is an entirely new concept, designed to bring a modern, refined twist to traditional Turkish flavours.

The restaurant’s menu draws inspiration from the vibrant food culture of Istanbul, featuring dishes that blend ancient recipes with contemporary presentation. Diners can expect items such as freshly baked pide and bazlama, alongside modern interpretations of classics like manti and charcoal-grilled specialties. The drinks menu complements the food with wines from Turkey and the wider region, and cocktails built around Turkish ingredients like raki, saffron, and sumac.

With a sleek, elegant design and a focus on both quality and sophisticated hospitality, Nora is betting on the transformation of Wood Wharf into a new culinary destination. The restaurant is poised to become a central London hotspot for business dining and celebratory occasions, demonstrating the capacity of Turkish cuisine to compete in the capital’s competitive fine dining market.