Losh Bar & Grill is a Mediterranean restaurant located on Station Road in the centre of Harpenden. Opened in March 2023, the restaurant was founded by owner and chef Huseyin Uzum with the aim of bringing authentic Mediterranean flavours, family recipes and traditional cooking techniques to a contemporary dining setting. Drawing on more than 45 years of family experience in the restaurant industry, Losh combines established culinary traditions with a modern restaurant experience in one of Harpenden’s busiest dining locations.
Food is at the heart of the Losh experience. The restaurant’s menu is inspired by Mediterranean and Turkish cuisine, with dishes prepared using recipes and techniques that have been passed down through generations. According to the restaurant, every chef is trained in the methods that define its cuisine, helping to ensure consistency across the menu while preserving the traditional flavours that form the foundation of the business. The kitchen places a strong emphasis on quality ingredients, sourcing premium meat from Smithfield Market, fresh vegetables from Spitalfields Market and seafood from Billingsgate Market.
The menu features a broad selection of Mediterranean and Turkish dishes, including hot and cold meze, charcoal-grilled meats, seafood and sharing options. The restaurant’s mixed grill is one of the signature recommendations for guests who are new to Turkish cuisine, offering the opportunity to sample several traditional dishes in a single meal. Charcoal grilling plays an important role throughout the menu, with dishes such as chicken shish and lamb shish reflecting the cooking methods commonly associated with Mediterranean cuisine.
Alongside its food offering, Losh has developed a reputation for its cocktail menu and evening dining experience. The restaurant regularly hosts entertainment and events, helping to create an atmosphere that differs from a traditional high street restaurant. Large party bookings are available, and the venue is regularly used for celebrations, family gatherings, business events and special occasions. The restaurant also offers takeaway and delivery services through major delivery platforms, providing customers with the option to enjoy its menu at home.
Owner Huseyin Uzum remains closely involved in the day-to-day operation of the restaurant and has described Losh as a family-run business built around hospitality, quality and attention to detail. In interviews, he has highlighted the importance of using carefully sourced ingredients, maintaining high standards in the kitchen and creating a welcoming experience for customers. This hands-on approach is reflected throughout the restaurant, from menu development to customer service.
Since opening, Losh has quickly established itself within Harpenden’s restaurant scene and was shortlisted for the British Kebab Awards in 2025. Its combination of Mediterranean and Turkish cooking, premium ingredients, contemporary surroundings and family-led hospitality has helped it become one of the town’s most distinctive independent restaurants.
For those searching for Turkish food in Harpenden, Mediterranean restaurants in Harpenden, charcoal-grilled dishes, cocktails, private dining or authentic Turkish cuisine, Losh Bar & Grill offers a modern dining experience rooted in family tradition and quality ingredients.
