Istanbul Bistro

We had booked a table for four to meet friends from Australia and the staff were not fazed when five of us turned up and made an extra place even though the restaurant was full. The food was delicious and very good value for money. The staff were helpful and efficient and friendly. Definitely recommend.

This is a usually nice place to eat from. However today we were very disappointed with how the staff seemed to want to rush us out. I was having dinner with my son and had staff come over to my table 6 times to check if I had finished eating when we had lots of food on our plates. I then had to ask for takeaway boxes because they clearly wanted us out. The staff kept coming to peep on us to see if we were done which was very irritating! This really spoilt my experience at this restaurant that I’ve dined at several Times! There was only four of us in the main dining area . 5 tables seating 4 people were free and one table Seating 2 people was also free so I am Still not sure why they displayed this attitude. If there was a queue of people waiting I can understand but this was not the case. Very off putting and extremely disappointing.

We don’t visit London very often but when we do, this is always on our go to list, we called for a light lunch on Sunday, staff were friendly and we managed to get table outside to sit and watch the world go by. We had the cold meze for 2 which was delicious, 2 others ordered sandwiches which were freshly made but could of done with a little salad or something on the side. We have had the hot meze previously which we would recommend.

Absolutely appalling! We ordered two main courses both with chips. Only one arrived and the server apologised and said the second one would come as soon as possible, for which no charge would be made. A generous and nice gesture, since we had to share from the same plate and then wait 25 minutes for the second one to arrive. Incidentally, we also went there for lunch and drinks on the same day. When it came to paying the bill, we were charged for both meals and when we brought the matter to their attention, the server concerned denied the offer of a reduced charge and called us liars! After much rudeness and shouting by three staff, they eventually relented and credited the bill. We left feeling very unhappy and felt the staff were generally apathetic and belligerent. A nasty experience.

We went there for breakfast and it was perfect. Beautiful setting, welcoming and attentionate staff, delicious food. I would definitely go back!