42 Freeman St, Grimsby DN32 7AG, United Kingdom
Embark on a culinary journey through the Eastern Mediterranean and beyond at Istanbul Restaurant. Savour authentic Turkish specialties alongside flavourful Kurdish dishes and hearty Romanian favourites. Explore a diverse menu brimming with fresh ingredients and bold, aromatic spices.
Visited today with family, it's nice to see the selection of meats on offer as you walk in, and the coal grill sizzling away. We was first welcomed with a small bowl of soup on the house, and I ordered the Mixed Shawarma. The great portion sizes, combined with the included naan bread, makes for a very filling meal. Service was friendly, and food was great but a change in decor could elevate this place higher. Overall, a lovely experience and will be returning soon.
Ordered chicken kavurna, on the menu it says a whole full chicken so I expected a full chicken. Instead I got a Dish full of bones and minimal chicken as shown by the photos. I'm not sure why they did this to me but berry disappointed. They also didn't bring out my bread I had to ask for it. Very strange. I just paid and left. So basically 12 pound for bread, rice, a bit of salad and the poor excuse they gave me for chicken.
Table was booked for 10 people had a last minute person decide to come - no problem. Usually being a big party things get forgotten or missed. Not one mistake, everything was perfect. They even played happy birthday to my very surprised brother and gave him a free Baklava which made him smile even more. Thank you to all the staff at Istanbul the food was amazing xx
Fabulous Turkish food in an authentic restaurant. Great menu choice and all cooked and served perfectly. Highlights were lamb and chicken kavurmas, bean stew and the special bread. Large portions, nicely presented and great value for money. Lovely touch was the gratis lentil soup to start and taste of baclava to finish. The staff were welcoming, helpful and friendly. We have been several times and never been disappointed. Please note this restaurant is alcohol free but Turkish tea, yoghurt drink, water and soft drinks are available. Enjoy - we did!
I just been to Istanbul restaurant today the food was very tasty all staff friendly and good price
My family and I came to the restaurant to eat in for my brother in law. We ordered the family grill special that came to £80. It was plenty for all of us four, all of the meat cooked beautifully and everything tasted delightful. Their lentil soup seems to given as a starter without asking and it was very comforting. Everyone was very accommodating. Look forward going there for just a regular take-away.
Istanbul Restaurant in Cleethorpes offers generally good-quality food at incredibly affordable prices. The menu features a variety of options that cater to different tastes, making it an enticing choice for those seeking Turkish cuisine without breaking the bank. While the food stands out for its taste and value, the service aspect leaves something to be desired. The restaurant's inflexibility in accommodating menu requests can be disappointing. For instance, when I expressed a desire for hummus with my main course, I was informed that it only comes with special bread, limiting the options for customization. Additionally, the mains generously include two naans by default, making it challenging to modify the accompaniments according to personal preferences. Despite these drawbacks, the overall quality of the dishes and the budget-friendly pricing make Istanbul Restaurant a viable choice for those primarily focused on delicious Turkish cuisine without expecting a high level of menu customization. If you can overlook the service limitations, the flavors and affordability might make it a worthwhile dining option in Grimsby.
Very lovely food with warm and friendly people. The owner was especially helpful in talking about the different dishes and cuisine. Was recommended to me by a friend, exceeded my expectations and will need to visit again very soon. Especially popular in catering to the local Turkish/Kurdish/Romanian community, a very well kept secret that deserves more attention.
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Best restaurant in the town
Popped for meal hete as going to yardbirds. Really good food and lovely service
The food is looking good but the taste of Turkish spice is missing
Large portions and cheap eats. Halal meats with chicken and lamb dishes only. Excellent service.
Food is authentic Turkish food sooo good staff are friendly and friendly love going there
I ordered lamb Shish kebab.my food came wrong finally I got my shish kebap but it has been over cooked (burned)
Very good food for ver good prices,soup.was amazing
I have been here twice now the food is amazing always nice and fresh the staff are lovely and always make us feel welcome
Friendly staff. Hospitable. Food tastes v nice. Adana kebab are probably the best in whole region. Served hot. Chicken shish , wings also good. Ask lamb chops to be well done so are fully cooked. Humus & taziki sauce are worth it. Shawarma is also reasonably fair as per British standards, obv you cant compare it with middle east/Mediterranean restaurant. Prices v economical. Shuts down a bit early as 9pm on weekend is not ideal, otherwise no complaints. Overall 7/10.
Ordered the lamb ribs and lamb shish. Lamb shish was cooked perfectly, tender and juicy and crisp on the outside ribs were a little on the chewy side however staff rectified this for us without even having to ask. Overall good experience, Staff very attentive, tasty food, thank you!
Great food . No delivery so had to pick up . I would recommend the food and the service . Staff pleasant and quite efficient
First time there 21st April, but not the last. Excellent food staff was spot on, nothing too much trouble. Even played happy birthday I assumed for my son. Thank you to all the staff . Kid-friendliness: Granddaughter, whos 3 was happy
Ordered last night, piping hot, lots of flavour and on time:) very impressed. Delivery driver very polite
Food was very filling and enjoyable. It was quite cold as the wind was blowing straight in the door.
Perfect place with brilliant food
Clean restaurant, friendly, helpful staff, large portions very reasonably priced. Food was absolutely delicious! Will definitely be coming back. Thank you.
Amazing food, generous portions.A truly unique and worthwhile experience.
Food was amazing the rice was out of This world don t seem very welcoming or friendly though which was disappointing didn t speak to us at all but will be returning just for the food
Absolutely the food is perfect and friendly staf will see you soon guys
I have been this place for first time I really Recommend them also very friendly staff Recommended dishes
Amazing food and a 5 star service best kebab house in Grimsby and its great you can sit in the restaurant and have a truly amazing food and the service and generosity is to die for keep up the good work guys and see you soon Vegetarian options: The salad is really fresh and very yummy Dietary restrictions: We are always asked if we have any allergies and the staff are so caring Kid-friendliness: The staff is so friendly and they are always so welcoming to familes Wheelchair accessibility: They have large doors to accommodate disabled customers
Thats the quantity that you get a single lamb and a single chicken kebab, Im not coming back there for sure!
The food is amazing and the staff are very polite and kind I would recommend this plase
This restaurant was recommended to us this afternoon and we decided to take a look. So glad we did and excellent tasty food. We had delicious lamb kebab and the lamb chops, very tender and superbly seasoned all complimented by fresh salad, rice, chips and such light Nan bread. Will certainly be visiting again. Thank you Vegetarian options: Plenty of roasted or barbecued veg options available. Kid-friendliness: Several families came in after us with lots of young children. Wheelchair accessibility: Wide enough to be accessed with a wheelchair.
Excellent! We have lived in the middle east and this is authentic beautiful food. Very impressed and can recommend highly,!! The kebabs are super,salads fresh and the homebaked bread great, also the Baba ganush !
Best food ever top service definitely go there agian
Very tasty family share meal for us all.
The lentil soup, falafel, vine rolls (yalanci), and fresh ayran (dairy fountain) are all tremendous.
Just been today food is fantastic service very friendly
Wonderful first experience. No airs and graces just lovely food. Well worth a visit.
Food is really good. but they cant keep up with orders and forget where they are. Told me my order would be 15 minutes. Only to ask me hour hour later what my order was. But like I said the food is really good. Which is more important.
Good variation on the menu,nicely spiced food.The soup they first bring to you once your seated was tasty.We sat in to eat, Id say it has more of a cafe feel than a restaurant.Will definitely be going back,good fast service,friendly welcoming staff,tasty food. Parking: Parking on the opposite side of the restaurant on the main road.
Got 2 portions of shish kebabs and it was sexy, good price too £20 altogether. They bring you free naan aswell which was really nice.
Will definitely return ! Friendly staff who took the time to explain all the different dishes. Thoroughly enjoyed the food and the great customer service !
Great food, great service, and under £30 for 2 people.
Very nice food
I ve seen a RAT was running on 03/12/2023 18.30 and I left without eating.
Twice they mess my order i did get completly diffrent order. Overpriced food nothing special never order there again
could not ask for more fantastic restaurant .
First visit. Given complimentary soup on arrival. Lovely waitress explained a couple of dishes. Ma aged to order too much bread tho Visit slightly annoying with 2 kids running round & screaming Food
Four of us ate here last night. Staff were very helpful and the food was fantastic. I highly recommend the spicy lamb shish. Very nice and top quality. Will definitely go again.
Amazing tasting food, always cooked to perfection. Honestly .... Unbeatable value for money with very attentive and friendly staff, always smiling and making you feel very welcomed and comfortable everytime.
My friend and I went here for tea one evening, omg what an experience, it was fab. Food eas amazing!!! People were so friendly and couldnt do enough for you . Prices were so good too Parking: Parking is plentyful on the street ourside Wheelchair accessibility: You could easilt get in a wheelchair
Food is tasty and good. Tasty. My 2nd visit, however unfortunately prices increased from previously in a months time, specially for grill platters which is almost same as more posh restaurants after price increase (but ambience better in other nearby places in similar prices). Only reason to come to them was economical but not anymore. 2ndly dips like taziki sauce are high price as they come with bread. Not give option to customize for sauce dip only. In other more fancy Turkish restaurant these come as complimentary dips. But here they charge you for these which increased bill. Lastly need little improvement in service as chef presented our mixed grill plater in a plastic dish instead of wooden dish we had last time. Presentation counts as I was with guests ftom other town and they were not impressed from Presentation (but taste was good). Overall great in taste but prices increased makes it at 2nd choice as compared to more fancy turkish restaurants nearby with much better ambience. I would suggest owner to keep mixed platter prices much lower than other nearby restaurants if he wants keep it an economical option.
Really nice food and friendly staff. Specially grail.nice