Of all the varied places to eat along Charminster Road, Baraca is definitely my favourite…read more Every time I visit, the food is absolutely delicious and great value for money. Breakfasts, salads, Mediterranean dishes, burgers, sandwiches, Turkish toast and fab desserts. Great for vegetarians (the vegetable moussaka is amazing) and friendly service. Plenty of locals descend on this place at all times of day, and I can totally see why. Recommended!

I first came across Bosphorus in Cardiff, and then discovered they also have a restaurant in…read moreBristol. While this means they must be a small chain, they each feel fairly unique - since the one I ate at in Cardiff has a waterside location very different to this one on Baldwin Street in Bristol. The smell of charred meat is what probably draws a lot of customers in here initially, particularly in the summer when the doors are open onto the street - but for me it was the promise of one of my all-time favourite Turkish dishes: Imam bayildi, which translates as "the imam fainted" and is made with aubergine stuffed with onion, garlic and tomatoes. The cavern-like interior is thoughtfully decorated if a little over-the-top, with mosaics and freezes on the wall depicting scenes from ancient Turkey. The mezze selection is wonderful and tasty, and the main dishes - although a little meat-heavy - have plenty of seafood options and are equally delicious. The most disappointing aspect of Bosphorus is how quiet it often is, and reading other reviews it seems not everyone has enjoyed such a good dining experience as I did, and this could account for their lack of popularity. What's great about Turkish restaurants in general, however, is how passionate the staff tend to be about their country and cuisine. I always end up in conversation with the waiter about Turkey, finding out where they're from and which dishes they were brought up eating. The staff here are no different - very friendly and engaging, and very happy to stop for a chat.

As you walk into Bristol and pass over the Bristol Bridge, the first samples of it's culinary…read moredelights are less than impressive. Bosphorus restaurant appears large from the outside, and is also large and empty on the inside. The serve traditional turkish food, and the staff are pretty friendly and helpful. The meals are distinctly average, but make for a good fill up if that's what you're after.

Found this place on Yelp and decided to give it a try...my wife and I were so happy that we did!…read moreWhat a delicious meal and wonderful service!!! The chicken kabobs were grilled to perfection, the lamb shish was juicy and tender, and the eggplant mousaka was superb!

Downright proper Turkish grill, ideal for the carnivores among us…read more Seldom have restaurants been able to demonstrate mastery of variety meat grilling and Marmaris came through with flying colors. The mixed grill plate featured a surprisingly tender piece if prime lamb chop and chicken breast, nestled in a heaps of doner meats and coleslaw. Highly recommend drenching that with their house hot sauce for that extra kick. Vegetarian? Maybe the lamb knuckle will change your mind about your misguided choice of lifestyle.

Service is great. The food was delicious. I got one of the regular dishes with lamb and love the…read moresauces and the vegetables that come in it.

Who doesn't love a Mediterranean diet??? Pretty much the perfect way to eat ..... well except for…read morethe breads.... and the rice.....but forget about that.....I tried the chicken korma which comes with rice that is pretty rich but good. The chicken was under seasoned but that pretty much sums up most food in England.. Service is good... ambiance is nice and bright with room for each table to chat without others listening in...

Delicious food! Had the chicken shish plate and it was amazing and came with 3 really good salads…read moreand rice. Complimentary Turkish flat bread and olives were a nice touch. This is so much better than any takeaway. Watching the chef chargrilling the chicken while controlling the flames with a hand fan was really cool and easily the best Turkish food I've had anywhere in the UK and considering I've been to nearly every city and eaten kebab in all of them, that's saying something. Not greasy or fake. This food is fresh, healthy and delicious!

Fabulous restaurant and incredibly cheap…read more Very basic decor but the food more than makes up for it. Mixed meze with kofta and borek to start - the borek is amazing. I then had chicken kebab tightly wrapped in a sort of tortilla thing - beautiful. Served with rice and salad. Would not hesitate to go back here again. Mixed meze, borek and kofta, Lamb kebab and chicken kebab plus 2 cokes and 3 beers - £30. Bargain.

This is a family run eaterie (and so much more) close to the station. Friendly, relaxed atmosphere…read morewith a huge outdoor space at the rear and a historically-inspired menu. The pastrami wrapped in pastry was delicious and of the main courses, the lamb stood out. Our desserts included the most unctuous baklava I have ever eaten. The wine list is also Turkish and there is belly dancing Friday & Saturday. If you just want food, you'll be missing out on feeling like you've been transported on a one-night holiday. Truly unique.

Paid a visit this past weekend to this highly recommended restaurant on Saturday evening to see…read morewhat the buzz was all about. As authentic as authentic gets. As soon as you walk in the decor screams Arabian nights. The simplistic menu helps to not over complicate choices. The friendly staff were very friendly. The belly dancer was an authentic touch. The food was great and fresh. The only issue was we waited a long time for our main but was acknowledged and we received an apology which is all we wanted really :) as we were sitting away from the rest of the guests it's understandable why we may have been forgotten. But the food was well worth it. A must try just don't sit far away from others :)

Newly opened in 2014, in a 600 year old building the decor is modern and in fussy. Starters (inc…read more mezze) priced from £2.99, mains from £7.50 and desserts from £3. We had the cheese Boragi and humus (their spelling) and both were outstanding. The Boragi pastry was crisp and flavourful and the fresh ricotta-type cheese enhanced by a touch of mint. The humus was home-made and creamy delicious. Our mains were the Kuzu shish (chargrilled skewered lamb) and Geltik kebab (chargrilled beef strips with special fried potatoes and spicy tomato). In both dishes, the meat was tender, lean and we ate every scrap washed down with Turkish red wine - a bit unsophisticated and acidic, but works with the food to make it feel authentic. Desserts were the baklava and Turkish rice pudding. Not as good as the savoury dishes but pretty good. Great value for money and only didn't get the 5th star because the menu was missing half the descriptions, the rice pudding came in a foil takeaway container and the service, though good and well-intentioned needs a bit more warmth. Also, be warned, the bar area you walk into off the street is cold and unwelcoming but don't let that put you off! Note: The restaurant in on the first floor, accessible only by a flight of stairs. Disabled diners,and those preferring to, can eat in the ground floor bar area.

The food was amazing as was the service. We had the hummus as an appetizer and falafel for a main…read more Being vegetarian, Fez really hit the mark in every way.

This place is great, friendly staff, good food and nice coffee - though a little hidden.read more