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.

My exploration of the suburbs continue. This time after a few beers I decided to run in here and…read moreget a quick takeaway....I had heard good things and they were all true. What a great little place. I wandered in and my first question was what have you got that i can take away in the next five minutes. My UBER was on the way and i needed this to be quick. The friendly lady behind the counter suggested chicken meat with rice and salad......Healthy......chek......fast.......check........and everything looked great so i instantly signed up and she got going with the prep. There was a whole load of salad on offer which I liked...I standardly wait for the works with chili and garlic as well as the welcome addition of pomegranate sauce! A good condiment selection took this place from 4-5* by the way......also the face the chilli and garlic were homemade.....winning! The food was fresh, tasty and not greasy at all. i was a very happy boy! If you are in the Kings Heath area check this little place out if you want some good grub on the go.

Have been here twice in one week with my partner, so I think it is fair to say we love it…read more On both occasions we have gone for the meal for two. This includes delicious Turkish bread, 4 different meat skewers, a lovely big salad, dips and rice for £14.99. And you definitely won't leave hungry. Everything seems fresh and is really tasty. It may not be the classiest place to sit down for a meal, and the location isn't stunning, but this place is great.

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.

I really loved the delicious food, evening dinner and lunch was tasty…read more Antep kebab with rice was my choice. Atmosphere was good, service reasonable.

Excellent food and service. The house wines are good also. Altogether great fun and good value.read more

From the owner: We welcome you to our little corner of Istanbul in the heart of Little Chalfont. Istanbul has been…read moredescribed as the capital of the world, a natural hub for many civilisations and our restaurant has quickly become a buzzing hub for the community to enjoy our wonderful dishes. Our chefs have previously worked in Michelin star restaurants and have bought with them the high standards and skills required to create the unforgettable dishes we serve in Little Instanbul. Here we offer fresh, hot or cold meze starters which boast traditional flavours from across the Eastern Mediterranean to enjoy alongside our freshly baked home-made bread. Our delicious Mangal kebabs are home cooked to order on our traditional charcoal grill. To accompany your meal we have selected some of the owners' favourite Turkish wines, but if that's not to your taste we also offer the world famous Efes larger. The open plan style of Little Istanbul lends itself to a relaxed and sociable atmosphere, a perfect setting for family and friends to enjoy a meal together.

Really good service food full of flavour. The adana kofta cooked to perfection. Great service from…read morestaff. Highly recommend.

We got there early to avoid a crowd because we had 2 small children with us. We decided to order…read morethe feast for 4 to keep things simple. What a lovely medley of foods, tastes, and aromas. The appetizer platter had hummus, a dipping fish sauce, baba ganoush, couscous ? The salad was a fresh combo of tomatoes,lettuce, and cucumbers with light seasoning. The main platter included chickens kabob, chicken wings, lamb chunks, ground lamb kabobs. All grilled to perfection atop a bed of two grains -- rice for sure; maybe bulgar? Really there was enough food for 6, not 4 folks. Service was attentive but not overly so.

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...

Once I had gotten over the fact that this restaurant isn't licensed (so an ideal place to bring the…read morekids or grandkids!!) I settled down with a glass of chilled water, to enjoy the tenderest, most tasty dishes I've eaten in a long while!! Very pleasant waiting staff and everything is cooked and prepared in full view, so no problems there! Clean, well presented, tasty - and reasonably priced! Will definitely return when back in Birmingham, given the chance (ideal short taxi ride from the NEC hotels).

Now, this has to be a great place, I mean you can get a Belly Dancer with party bookings of 15 or…read moremore people! You can't say fairer than that! Nazar is described on a website as: "A Nazar or evil eye stone (Turkish: Nazar Boncugu) is an amulet that is meant to protect against the evil eye." It certainly does that, and that seems to have a side affect, which is amazing food! The food is all very traditional, and you can tell it all comes from very frsh sources (and tasty ones at that). You can also indulge yourself in a good selection of Turkish Wines. 'What on in Bristol' says that: "The restaurant attracts a wide range of customers from families eager to discover Turkish cuisine and to cherish memories of being on holiday in Turkey and enjoy the fine delights." Now, i've never been to Turkey, and from sampling some of the food I certainly want to visit! But, I am a bit worried that my expectation might be to high... There is a great feel from the service you recieve, I wouldn't be surprised if it was a family run business (which I am pretty sure it is)

The Nazar is a Turkish and Mediterranean restaurant on Fishponds Road - near Lodge Causeway…read moreWe went there for a meal as it was our wedding anniversary and we hadnt tried Turkish food before. We were not disappointed. Being a novice at Turkish cuisine we opted for the set meal for 2 at £18.50 a head. We had some bread and olives to start - bread was fluffy but really nice. Then came a nice selection of cold dishes including dips, Dolmas, Humos and others we could not pronounce. Next came a selection of hot meze, holumi cheese, meatballs and others. Large portions for starters very nice and good value. This was followed by 2 large mixed grills with chicken and lamb kebabs, lamb chop, savoury meat balls stir fry veg, salad and rice ( loads and enough for another person) The waiter was genuinly friendly and explained what everythiing was. Then we had a selection of Turkish deserts strawberries and cream followed by filter or Turkish coffee. We drank the house wine which was very nice too. Everything was freshly cooked and tasted delicious. What a wonderful place to eat - great menu great service very reasonable prices - we are definately coming again. Recommended please try it - its one of the best restaurants we have been to

Food was amazing. It's hard to find somewhere that delivers to our village that doesn't charge the…read moreearth for delivery and arrives piping hot. Would 100% recommend

Was visiting and this place was recommended by Aunt Judy -- who never steers us wrong. Nice food…read moreand atmosphere -- we had the shish kebab combo -- generous portion, good flavor, and a nice change from all the fish and chip places we went to. You might not expect good Turkish food in Witney -- but I'd give this place a try if you're in the neighborhood.