Michael
Absolutely top notch night out. From the incredible service by one of the family (thanks for all the recommendations!), to the amazing wine and cocktails. Then the food, just incredible. All served to us right in front of the charcoal grill. Some of the best Turkish food I’ve had in memory. Highlights were the butternut squash and the halloumi. But also every dish we ate was incredibly cooked. The chef on the charcoal grill was an absolute master. Couldn’t fault a single part, will be back again asap!
Ilker Esener
This place is trying to tackle some misconceptions about Turkish cuisine. You cannot find classic kebab dishes that are usually being served outside Turkiye. They serve some traditional Turkish dishes with a modern twist.
The food is absolutely delicious and the service is very friendly. They have vegetarian options and some safe options for those who don’t feel adventurous. I was told certain parts of the menu keeps changing. I’ll certainly come back to try different dishes.
Chris Applegate
Absolute gem of a restaurant! We had excellent service from the moment we walked in and the staff were very helpful with my wife's allergies. We ordered the truffle hummus, the artichoke, the chicken thighs and the potato salad. All were delicious. You won't experience these flavours in many other restaurants! We will be returning
Samuel Tucker
Without a doubt one of the best restaurants in St Albans.
Food- So tasty, original and filling! Lots of options for vegans/veggies but also meat eaters.
Service- Exceptional, so professional and welcoming, very relaxed.
Drinks- Cocktails were really good!
We were visiting family from London and will come here again when we return!
Jr
Lunch time.
-Food and service are really good.
-Plenty vegeterian options.
No words for the vegeterian dish, all perfect and taste fresh.
If you are vegeterian you should try this place.
Alexander Woolston
Excellent range of choices available, delightful service, very tasty food, and great value for money.
Book ahead as it was busy, and order about 5 dishes per 2 people.
Halloumi, butternut squash, hummus were all great!
Ernest Pozzoni
Menu with complex flavors. Modern revisitation of Turkish cuisine. Fabulous. Two negative notes: for that price I expected at least tablecloths, in European and Mediterranean style. Not the unhygienic British one where the cutlery is placed directly on the table. Furthermore, if they make you eat at the counter in front of the chef who prepares the dishes, they should reduce the price.
balakrishnan c s
The food quality is so good. The tapas style allows to pick a lot of options and try on a sharing basis. The price is also quite reasonable. Very friendly staff. Great ambience. Really enjoyed an impromptu evening.
Christina Papa
The majority of what we tried (house dips, halloumi, chicken, kofte) was delicious and well cooked. The homemade walnut baklava was unfortunately very bland, dry at the top and very soggy at the bottom.
The atmosphere and vibe of the restaurant are great. Very friendly and accommodating staff. However, the portions are very small for their price, making it an overpriced restaurant -as far as I’m concerned. Would probably go back when I’m not too hungry ;)
Amelia Moore
Really great food, we have been coming here for years and it is always a high standard. Options for gluten free and great veggie options.
Melanie Domb
I'm sorry to throw a spanner in the works but I can't agree with the reviews below. On arrival, we were seated at a high table more suited to a bar. The waiter hardly spoke English, although friendly, and didn't understand my allergy question. We were advised that each dish would come when ready so, starters came in instalments as did mains. Plus the price tag of £138 for 4 starters, 4 mains and 2 sides was a bit steep considering there was only 1 beer, 1 Coke and 2 bottles of water. Very nice, tasty food, but not enough to bring me back.
Melanie McCarthy
It is one of our new favourites. Excellent food and a decent wine list.
Great veggie options plus plenty of meat and fiah and the Turkish wines are well worth trying.
Macky Harrington
This is a gem of a place to eat! The food is so tasty & the staff very helpful & welcoming. Lovely ambience. �
Delphine Stringer
Some of the best food I've ever had, the baklava dessert was to die for and the service was wonderful! Everyone was so friendly.
James Tweedie
Just the best food in St Albans, I particularly like the lambs livers the Malbec wine, with the cauliflower , the chicken wings and the starter of bread and a few dishes reminds me back of kalkan and my Turkish holidays
Love the family run business and the personal detail .
James and Alex
Huseyin Caner
Nice and welcoming reception, friendly team putting a lot of effort into giving you a great experience, food is tasty, nice selection of music. We were hoping to finish this lovely evening with a traditional Turkish desert - baklava but it was very disappointing, even more disappointed when I got charged for it even though my wife didn't eat it. Just a friendly reminder to Dear Hulya, you have done a fantastic job but as our elders say " bir fincan kahvenin kirk yil hatiri vardir!"
Gillian Delaney Harris
This is without a doubt the best restaurant in St Albans. Great decor great service with knowledgeable and smart team. You need to book as it is very busy, and rightly so.
Every mouthful of food is a foodies delight, matched with a tasty Turkish wine... amazing.
Debbie Dennick
Excellent service last night!.. Lots of food allergies and no problem at all... all individual ingredients were listed to me and was served with the most amazing food I've had in a while!.. Brilliant service! The owner provided a very personalised and reassuring service regarding food allergies and made it clear to me throughout the meal what dishes I could have and which ones to avoid. She was so lovely! Thank you Tabure... will be back in very soon!
Jemma Woolley
Lovely food, fantastic staff and great coffee! Highly recommend!
Siân Bright
Amazing food. My husband's choice as Turkish wouldn't have been my first choice. I am now an absolute convert. All the dishes we had were absolutely beautiful. So many new flavours. Will definitely be back. Thank you to your attentive staff.
Jo Wills
Fabulous evening celebrating an awesome couples wedding, the scrummiest food, great wine and v attentive staff, could not fault it. Thank you! Halloumi bites so addictive!
Dani Medlin
Fabulous food and service as always but disappointed the wonderful cauliflower dish and the sea bass stew has been taken off the new menu. Bring it back p l e a s e !
Nicola Kevin
Really disappointed even before 1st visit.
I booked a table in St Albans 3 weeks before I was due to go for a celebratory meal
With my husband. The only reservation I could get was 5pm which was a little early but I booked it anyway as I really wanted to go to this restaurant.
At 12.30pm on the day of our reservation I received a message saying that all bookings for the afternoon/ evening were now cancelled due to a wedding taking place.
I thought that this was really poor and short notice to cancel a booking that had been made over 3 weeks ago.
This experience has really put me off.
Jenny Clark
We had a great night- the service was excellent. I don't want to be rude but the waiter who was bald and wore glasses was outstanding- worth the tip as he was attentive, and funny.
Thank you!
Loza Lewis
The best place around for flavour
This is good for date nights or all the family! 5 Star all the way
Amy Flood
A very delicious meal! <br/><br/>I love the Turkish cuisine! Meats, dips, breads and sides! It’s always so flavourful. <br/><br/>We ordered multiple dishes. <br/>Lamb kofte <br/>Chicken wings<br/>Stuffed chicken breast <br/>Butternut squash (my favourite)<br/>Salad<br/>Broccoli <br/>Beetroot salad <br/><br/>All dishes were fab! Full of textures, flavours and spices! <br/><br/>Staff were also great! Will definitely be back.
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