Fez Mangal Ladbroke Grove

Transformative, well rounded, intentional. I’m not the biggest fan of London restaurants, the hype around them usually doesn’t match the on-the-day experience, and frankly, I can count the good meals I’ve had in this city on fingers of my right hand… Fez Mangal is definitely up there, if not the best yet. From the shared started for two with the smoothest hummus and the most flavourful babaganoush, through to fabulous starter salad and cacik that left us seriously considering eating napkins dipped in them once the bread ran out (not that there wasn’t plenty of it to start with), all of the food left us colloquially ‘gobsmacked’. The freshly grilled sea bream was no less spectacular, probably the best one I have had, even when abroad. The food was simple, honest but bursting with flavour.

Went with a couple of work colleagues to this Turkish restaurant the other day. Lovely little restaurant and located very conveniently at walking distance to the tube station. Service was lovely and I ordered the yoghurt lamb shish which was my first time trying it. The meat was tender and particularly enjoyed the sauce though at the end I couldn’t finish all the meat. Would love more vegetables along with the dish but a very enjoyable dinner overall!

The first impression of Fez Mangal is how clean the restaurant is. The service was very good, nothing too much trouble for them when ordering main meals. Soft drinks are served, but no alcohol is served. The owner will allow you to bring your own alcohol to drink on the premises. The food was fantastic. I had a lamb shish kebab witch was cooked to perfection. I highly recommend trying the Fez Mangal.