This was my first ever experience with Turkish food and it was fantastic! Manolya is a lovely restaurant set back from the main road in Ware. It's a nice sized restaurant with indoor seating only. The dim lighting and candles on the tables made for a very romantic atmosphere. Though olives and bread are provided at no charge, we were feeling piggish and ordered starters. The baby garlic mushrooms are to die for...I could have drank an entire vat of that garlic and cheese sauce! For the main I had the turlu (a mix of roasted veggies and spices) and my husband had the vegetable musakka (a lasagna-esque dish) and both were excellent. I wanted to lick my plate clean afterwards and would have if there weren't so many people sitting near us! Both mains were served with rice and salad and the portions were pretty good-sized. I felt like I was back in America with the exceptional service. Both our waiter and another were constantly at our table asking how everything was and offering to refill our drinks. I have missed good customer service! But, the most impressive part of the evening was the bill--we both had a three-course meal, wine and coffees and it came to only £37.00. I expeced a good deal more for such a nice restaurant and all that food. You're awesome Manolya! read more