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 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.

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!

My wife and I went to Daphne for a meal and had an excellent time. We ended up having appetiser,…read morestarter, main, desssert and coffees, with a couple of bottles of wine as well. All the food was delicious, and it was the first time I had tried Sea Bass. My wife is a vegetarian, and was so pleased with the evening wanted to write to the local newspaper. The hospitality was great and we felt most welcome and the surroundings are very pleasant. The only shame was that we were not there when they had the belly dancer, but we will be going again, so can arrange to be there on the correct day. Big thanks to the staff at Daphne. Cheers from Pete and Dyanne

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

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.

Having spent many family holidays in Turkey it just so happens that this little gem is a few…read moreminutes walk from my flat, so it's a fairly easy choice to make make when deciding where to eat on an early summer evening! There's a sunny little terrace out front, with about 8 tables, and it gets a fair bit of sun. Inside it's pretty authentic Turkish decor, open kitchen so you can see the chefs in action. Ezo is located on the busy Gloucester rd so if you want somewhere tranquil this probably isn't the place for you. The food is great I would highly recommend the rolled chicken with feta and spinach, great flavours and cooked to perfection. My partner had the mixed grill which was also delicious this came with lamb, beef patties and grilled chicken with various vegetables, both mains came with rice. Meals are reasonably priced between £10-15 and there's a big selection to chose from. They also do a lunch special, a choice of different wraps served with salad and fries this costs around £7 and in my opinion is an absolute bargain! Drinks are 'ok' good selection of spirits, and bottles of wine as well as a choice of a couple of draught beers and some bottled as well. One down side for me was that if you want to drink wine by the glass you have to drink the house wine, which wasn't great to be honest. As I said before the food does take a while but it's freshly prepared and cooked so the delay is forgiven. It's a place to go to enjoy the atmosphere, company and watch the world go by, I'd highly recommend it and will be visiting again soon myself. Oh and one last don't forget to ask for chilli sauce, it's pretty yummy!!

From the outside, I mistakenly thought this would be some Amazon style restaurant. It is in fact…read moreTurkish...not quite sure who was behind the exterior design! I had never really tried authentic Turkish food before and I was pleasantly surprised. Prices aren't half bad either, with a main dish (and rice or an alternative side) costing roughly £9. I thought the food was really good. Everything is made fresh to order and the ingredients appear to be of high quality. If you are able to splash the cash try the Seabass...its amazing but much more expensive.

Friendly staff, great food... a break from traditional food in England (which I like as well..) the…read morelamb was wonderful, as was our friendly server.

My group had the best experience at Pasha! The staff were so friendly, helpful, and attentive. The…read morefood was amazing! Everything we got was seasoned and cooked so well and the presentation was great! I don't think you can go wrong with the menu.

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.