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4.3

Based on 1.024 opinions finded in 4 websites

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Nº 295 in 721 in Canterbury

Nº 3 of 6 Other european cuisines in Canterbury

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I recently attended a Christmas gathering with my work colleagues, and it was truly a night to remember. Dorota’s exceptional service made the evening seamless and enjoyable. She was attentive, professional, and brought a warm, festive spirit to the event. The food was lovely and perfect for the occasion. The live music was the icing on the cake, adding a magical touch to the atmosphere and making the experience all the more special. A huge thank you to Dorota for making our celebration unforgettable! Highly recommend!

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Livia G . 2024-12-16

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I booked this restaurant for a group of 8. We were greeted and seated promptly and drinks came soon after ordering. Our food was varied, good quality and cooked well. Our waitress Dorrin was superb throughout, very knowledgeable and a great communicator. Thanks all for a lovely evening.

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Alan R . 2024-12-12

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It was never delivered and no one has been able to help me sort this out. £150 down the drain

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Amanda . 2024-12-07

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Had a great business dinner with a number of my staff and Dorota and the team looked after us very well as always. Lovely evening with great food.

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Ruth M . 2024-12-05

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We celebrated my husband's 50th birthday here today and had a fantastic time. Dorota looked after us marvellously! The food was delicious as always and we were kept well supplied with everything we needed. Thankyou to Dorota and team for making the afternoon so delightful! We have been here for several family celebrations now and it has always been a wonderful experience. Today did not disappoint. We will definitely be back!

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sinead b . 2024-11-30

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What a cracking evening! The nosh was absolutely top-notch, beyond what we were expecting, and the service was brilliant. Our meals were served by Doreen, who was just fab! She helped us pick some cracking wine and cocktails, and she had a lovely smile that brightened up the place. We were well chuffed to find out she’s a doctor—what a surprise! We wish her all the best in her future endeavours. The vibe in the restaurant was ace, and it was decked out beautifully. We’ll definitely be coming back and will be telling everyone about this gem!

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Taylor M . 2024-11-28

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The service at A La Turka (Westgate) was excellent! The staff are so polite and attentive, going above and beyond to provide a wonderful eating experience. Thank you to our waitress Darota.

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Jayden . 2024-10-16

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Best place to enjoy Turkish Food in Canterbury

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PREMKUMAR . 2024-10-12

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I'm a solo traveller and like to have dinner around 5pm. I saw this place open and the menu offered a lot of choices. I ordered courgette fritters and sigara boregi. So much food! I wasn't expecting the salad and bread as well. Really enjoyed my meal, all delicious. The staff were very attentive. I'd return there over trying somewhere new next time in Canterbury.

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Claire N . 2024-10-07

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The food here was OK — but be warned about the large, hot green chili on the side of the plate! What our group most enjoyed was the good service in a pleasant restaurant with a nice ambience.

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JanChan . 2024-10-01

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Food took over 1.5 hours to arrive called them after 50m they said food had been sat there for 30m no collection called another 30mins later still no pick up asked they would refresh food they said no turned up after 1.5h cold and dry spent £90

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Sarah . 2024-09-29

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We came from London to Canterbury to have a nice Sunday out. Saw this restaurant that attracted us from the outside. My family and I are Turkish and thought we could do with a nice kebab. When we entered the restaurant, we greeted them in Turkish, however we only got a ‘nod’ back. We decided to order the food in Turkish with the waitress and she responded back in English to us and started smirking and laughing as if she was humiliating us because we spoke in Turkish. All of a sudden when I wanted to leave because she was being disrespectful, she decided to speak back in Turkish to persuade us to continue staying in. I told her that I felt violated because she laughed at us when we spoke in Turkish and she spoke back to us in English. Just to mention, I was born and raised in London so it’s not as if I did not know how to speak English, but I wanted to communicate in our native language in a TURKISH restaurant.

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D . 2024-09-29

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The food in this place never disappoints …… the Head Chef Abdullah made amazing food ….. a lovely vibe and staff are very friendly and want to look after you whilst there …. Thoroughly recommend

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Terrie H . 2024-09-15

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We stopped here randomly and exceeded our expectations. Food and service was amazing. We got the vegetarian moussaka, grape leaves, falafel, halloumi, included salad and pita bread. Would definitely go back if ever in Canterbury again and highly recommend. We’ve dreamed about this meal every day since we got it a week ago

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Nikki . 2024-08-25

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Amazing food , food was so unbelievable and service immaculate . Would definitely recommend to anyone best Turkish food in the region , special mention to shristie lovely waitress very friendly and really good at her job !

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Olliehagues . 2024-08-24

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The waitresses were so nice and professional. They are always there to make sure you are fine. They always have the smile on their face. They were there to solve a challenge I had with someone bugging me. Overall,it is a place to go with very satisfactory food. Trust me, you can’t have enough of it.

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ijaiyemakinde moses . 2024-08-19

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Visited this restaurant with my family recently but it failed to meet our expectations. The food didn’t feel fresh and the bread they served within our Hummus was stale, I had to ask them to replace it. I have dined at several Turkish places and my partner is Turkish as well for me to know the difference. The portion size were small as well. The aubergine with my dish wasn’t properly cooked either. There was only one server because of which the service was not good.

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Anish Advani . 2024-08-19

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Missed a whole meal and then refused to deliver what was missing, very poor customer service and refused to fix their error

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Peter . 2024-08-18

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ordered a mixed shish kebab with bulgar and the delivery arrived with a box of salad and a bag of pitta. I called the restaurant and they wouldn't help, just told me to speak to just eat who could replace the order, except the only option I had was to claim a refund!

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Miss . 2024-08-18

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Tastiest Turkish dish I had in UK so far, brilliant!

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Oğuzhan Göller . 2024-08-18

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The most disappointing Turkish breakfast I've ever had! £15 for a plate with just four or five green olives, a small bowl of honey, a tiny bar of butter, and one omelet.😳😳😳👎👎

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Masood . 2024-08-05

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Visited here a couple of nights ago. Called to check what time last orders were - 10.30 but we had to leave by 11.30. This was fab as it was only 9.30! Greeted by a rather abrupt waitress at the door.. told to sit down! We requested to sit at the back in the “garden room” - she agreed but then 2 of her colleagues began to argue against this in front of us in a foreign language! We sat down and had the most attentive warm and friendly waitress who looked after us UNTIL at 11pm her colleague came to the table and literally tried to usher us out by trying to take our unfinished dinner away. We said we were not finished! 5 minutes later another waitress did the same to which we said we were not finished and reiterated we had until 11.30 to leave. She argued and left the table disgruntled! Our lovely waitress was hugely apologetic and apologised. Then another waitress shouted we had to leave - the time was 11.20! Again our waitress apologised asking us to please finish our meal. We did finish and we left by 11.25…. As we walked out the 4 waitresses mentioned were sitting on an outside table eating and drinking bitching at us as we left! In a nutshell, our waitress was faultless but the rest of the rude, unprofessional, abrasive, surly staff should be asked to find a new career because front of house really isn’t their bag! The food was pretty good but I can’t see past the shocking service. I have been going here since the day they opened - the more successful they have become the less quality in both hospitality and service they deliver. I won’t be going back!

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melanie allan . 2024-08-04

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Took my family here. All 4 of us really enjoyed the restaurant. Delicious food and 6 star service from Dorrin! Highly recommended 👍

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Lei Li . 2024-08-03

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Delicious grilled chicken and lamb.. ​​Great service, many thanks to Tara. Delicious chicken and meat There is no parking Many sessions Convenient prices W.C

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متعب الفراج Moteb Alfarraj . 2024-08-02

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Great venue food and service. Particularly thanks to Dorota for her excellent service, all done with a smile even though it was very busy.

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Kimmy B . 2024-08-02

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Fantastic food, the food portions were more than generous and tasted superb. Whilst it wasn’t particularly busy, the staff were friendly and courteous. Would definitely recommend and would happily eat there again .

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G W . 2024-07-31

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Stayed at the Abode hotel and noticed that this restaurant was a 5 minute walk away. Wasn't disappointed. This is a true slice of turkey nestled in the heart of Canterbury. The staff were brilliant thank you to the 2 Indian ladies that served us and our conversation about cricket!!! The food was simply delicious thank you to the chef and his mate Kartallar kuralı!!!!!!!!!🦅we are back in Canterbury next month so we shall see you again very soon. Dikkatli ol Dan and yaz

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Daniel W . 2024-07-29

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Me and my husband have been coming to alaturka Northgate for quite some time. Since it is closed now, we decided to go to alaturka westgate. Food: We ordered Chicken Sarma Beyti and Grilled Salmon, with halloumi and Sigara boregi, and new Turkish bread, which I heard that this one specifically it is baked in Alaturka Whitstable (very tasty!). The food was delicious! And presented very nicely on the plate. We have also ordered some baklava and Turkish tea which I highly recommend. Atmosphere: It is just lovely, the colorful decorations make a positive impression of the restaurant. The only suggestion I could add is, it would be nice if there was more lively Turkish music in the restaurant, that would be perfect. Service: As I said, we were going to Northgate before, and for my surprise, thankfully, the staff from Northgate is working in westgate now. The blonde girl from Northgate, absolutely amazing, and professional at her job. Always found a moment to have a quick chat with us (she even remembered us!) and made sure our time in Alaturka is pleasant as always. We have recommended the restaurant to our friends and family. We will definitely come again!

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Jelena Tczewa . 2024-07-25

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We came as a large group, fantastic service. Mixed kebab was delicious and the paprika and chips were top notch. Fantastic service, will return

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L C . 2024-07-22

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Loved the Balaklava. It was very nice. In fact all.food was amazing. Would come back. Awesome service. Highly recomended

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Peter H . 2024-07-22

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Clean and tidy 🧹 Lovely friendly staff 🥰 Wonderful food, lots of it🍽🥂 Recommended 👍🏼

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Melanie Willimott . 2024-07-09

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Went to the restaurant for dinner with a large group. The choice of food was fantastic and I was not disappointed with the food which is good as often large groups get either over cooked or cold food. The staff were really attentive and the atmosphere was great initially the roof was open and when it started to get cold it was closed

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Neil “Neilb” . 2024-07-02

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Nice Turkish restaurant with options like Hoummous with lamb (yummy), grilled chicken wings, meat shish or kofte etc. Service was attentive and there was indoor and outdoor sitting. It was a quiet and enjoyable lunch.

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Serene Dubois-Lee . 2024-06-29

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Went out for dinner with friends tonight. The atmosphere at the restaurant was lovely, and the food was delicious and well presented. We had 2 waitresses serve us tonight, and one of them (the newer staff) was fantastic, enthusiastic and made sure we were well taken care of. She went above and beyond. The other waitress, who seemed to be more experienced, was unusually rude to our table. She gave off an exasperated attitude most times which was unprovoked and very strange. The way she spoke to us was bafflingly rude. She was especially rude to my friend who asked her for advice to identify a particular dish so she could order. She scolded my friend ("if its not on the menu, then it means we don't have it") instead of helping her. I ended up helping my friend order the right dish instead because I happened to order it elsewhere before. I understand that sometimes work is stressful but taking it out on customers is just not acceptable. I would also expect service staff to know the menu at their workplace. After experiencing all that, it felt so uncomfortable getting served by her that I really rather wished someone else came to serve our table.

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Narishka Roz . 2024-06-27

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I've been going to A La Turk Westgate for a few years now and have always loved it there, but I was incredibly disappointed today with the service. The waitress, Tara, spoke to me and my friends in the foulest manner. She was so horrible to us. I've never been spoken to like that in my life. My friend wanted to order the lamb shank, to which Tara basically shouted, "IF YOU CANT FIND IT, THEN ITS NOT ON THE MENU, IS IT??" I was genuinely shocked that she spoke to my friend like this. Normally, if customers are trying to find an item on the menu but don’t remember the exact name of the dish, one would assume the waitress would help and guide the customer. But no – instead, Tara was getting frustrated that we were taking our time to order. In the end, we realised the lamb shank is called Kleftico on the menu, which honestly I think the average person would call a lamb shank. (I’ll post a photo and you be the judge). Like sorry we didn’t know the exact terminology - English isn’t our first language, but we shouldn’t be spoken to like that regardless. On numerous occasions, Tara spoke to us like we were a burden. We felt like we were a bother and became scared to even ask for anything because of how aggressively she spoke to us. Maybe she was having a bad day, but at your job you have a duty to be professional with your customers. I actually lost my appetite entirely because of how we were spoken to. It ruined my evening completely. I didn’t end up eating my meal, that’s how much her behaviour impacted all of our night. It was so painful to watch the waitress Tara speak to my friend like this – there was absolutely no reason to belittle someone like this. I’m not even exaggerating at all. I asked Tara if we had offended her or done something wrong, as I was trying to understand why she was treating us so badly. She responded, "No, you didn’t offend me, I’m just very hot, it’s been a hot day." Tara didn’t apologise at all. Tara then came back, and we thought maybe she would come to apologise. But no – she just explained that her role is essentially to ask if we want anything extra, food or drink, and that is the process, and whatever is on the menu is on the menu. I saw her treating the new waitress so badly, it’s only an observation but I’m genuinely concerned she may be bullying her. The new waitress was so sweet to us and was the only reason we didn’t walk out. The new waitress was kind, smiley, and professional - she has fabulous customer service. It was honestly the worst experience I have ever had in a restaurant. I have to be honest, though, the food is still amazing; the quality of the food is great. The kitchen is definitely doing something right, but I’ll have to boycott this place as they clearly do not value customer service as highly as their food.

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N I . 2024-06-26

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Freshly cooked tasty food at a very reasonable price

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Pippa Gough . 2024-06-16

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Went for my partners birthday, food was rushed, delivered same time as starter. Asked for the mixed sheesh with yogurt, food was delivered in a small bowl with no plate and hardly any meat, rice was under cooked. Service was Terrible, the staff were very rude and rushed us on our starters ( mains arrived 2 minutes after) , they also never came to check if our food was ok once eating. I soon realised why the service was poor as all staff was eating lunch on the table round the corner In front of the kitchen! We arrived at the restaurant around 13:00. We will never be going back.

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Anthony Jones . 2024-06-09

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the food was nice but the service was really bad. the staff there the girl with the dark hair was very disrespectful and extremely rude. I asked airan and they gave me milk.

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mohammad aziz . 2024-06-02

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There was a young dark hair staff she took the order but the way she treated us i’ll never forget she was so rude to us but not to others i don’t know what was the reason, I believe they will lose their customers if she treat the customers like that .

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Mohammad mamandi . 2024-06-02

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First of all the food was great, but one of the staff was super rude, she was taking the order I was about to ask for her name but unfortunately I forgot.

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Hama 05 . 2024-06-02

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If I had an option to put 0 starts I would. Me and my family order beer efes, they didn’t inform us that they don’t have bottles, the beer tasted disgusting and was watery. The service of the waitress was poor, lack of positive attitude and treated us as we were not going to pay. Food very expensive and not as good either.

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Radka Nedelcheva . 2024-05-31

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The food was exceptional, the meat was grilled and cooked to perfection! I would definitely recommend getting hummus as a starter as it creamy and just delicious. Definitely recommend going here if u are visiting the area around it!

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Edith Crisu . 2024-05-26

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Tasteless food small portions don’t bother if you like your food go elsewhere bones in chicken nearly broke my tooth needs shutting down very bad

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Jon Cambridge . 2024-05-02

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Hi, my partner and friends had a wonderful dinner. The location is great, and we had a window table and watched the world go by The food was amazing, The toilets were spotlessly clean, Highly recommended

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D B . 2024-04-04

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It's a Turkish restaurant with a very nice ambiance that I go to every time I miss Turkish food. The food is really delicious and compared to other places, it is very affordable, especially when you go as a group. However, it should be noted that not all dishes are prepared according to traditional Turkish food recipes. We do not use Greek halloumi cheese, but I cannot say that reinterpreting the dishes is a bad experience. Additionally, raki is very expensive. I wish it was at a more affordable price so we could drink it without worrying. The service of the restaurant was very nice and at a level worthy of a restaurant in Antep. My European friends really liked having treats like in Turkey. The waiters are always friendly and helpful, they only have a general lack of knowledge about raki, so an information on this would be beneficial for the waiters. Finally, the atmosphere is very nice, it appeals to my style, but I would like to hear Turkish music at least once in a while.

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E. Haktan ALTIN . 2024-03-27

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Wholesome Halep Wonderfully Hearty

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Z . 2024-03-25

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Enjoyed the chicken shish. Unfortunately they forgot to bring my falafel but the bread and houmous was so nice it didn't matter. Friendly staff.

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Mrs West . 2024-03-19

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Excellent food and service. Amazing mixed special mezze and the meat both lamb and chicken is so soft and juicy, they use quality ingredients and know how to cook and serve with love.

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Federico Antonio Melillo . 2024-03-08

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Although some dishes were rather expensive, portion sizes were very good and with bread and salads provided for no extra charge, the overall bill was reasonable. A nice atmosphere; good food and service; definitely a place to consider.

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Ian C . 2024-02-28

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We held our wedding reception here for dinner and drinks with family and friends. We were able to pre order our food. The service and the food was amazing. We are frequent diners at A La Turka but have never held an event here but would definitely do so again ❤️

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Flyer51731539114 . 2024-02-17

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Having used ala turka restaurants regularly my husband and I were extremely disappointed with the abrupt lady staff, poor quality food including salad from a packet and chewy fatty chicken ,loud english pop music not indulging the Turkish ambience, sitted by a drafty door constantly being opened and slammed ,when we called over the lady manager she was alouf and couldn't care about our disappointed anniversary meal!very poor ,will never return!

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Louise Taylor . 2024-02-13

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Terrible. I haven’t received my order

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Mohadeseh . 2024-02-11

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A la Turka offers a delightful culinary journey through Turkish cuisine. From succulent kebabs to flavorful mezes, every dish is a masterpiece. The warm ambiance and attentive service elevate the dining experience. A must-visit destination for those seeking authentic Turkish flavors in the heart of Canterbury.

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Binoy Xavier . 2024-01-31

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Thos was my third time at A La Turka (2 timed at Westgate and once at northgate) and inhave to say it never fails to impress me! I won't lie it can get expensive depending on what you order, but it's great value for money as I truly can't fault the food. I would say Westgate trumps it for me out of the two as the venue is a lot more cosy and fitting for a romantic date night, while the service there is also great. The woman who served us (who's name has slipped my mind) is a wonderful character and .ade our experience so much better. I would go as far to say its the reason we went back there for new years, while our first experience was a first date! Both times we went we opted for the chicken shish (one with yogurt and one without), with a big salad. The first time we went I got the prawns and my partner go the calamari and everything was incredible. The service was quick and booking a table we had no issue both times, despite knowing how popular it can get. It's certainly a mid- range in terms of pricing, but I would recommend this venue for graduations, family meals and certainly date nights. Will certainly be going. Ack again!

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JimmyFoodJourno . 2024-01-30

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Ordered 3 off of deliveroo and one was missing, no communication about it just didn’t deliver it

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Elle Healey . 2024-01-29

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Been eating here for occasions and casual dining for years. Always a friendly welcome and great food. Not a cheap evening out but you know it is quality. We took 6 friends last night and were embarrassed when we all had to access the menu on our phones. This took away all the fun of discussing the menu as we were all focussed on our individual phones and it definitely slowed the ordering process as we each navigated through the pages on our small screens. Please bring back printed menus.

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Dawn L . 2024-01-28

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Good place for dinner in Canterbury. Good food and drinks with complimentary salad and bread. Slightly expensive for us and the place also seemed understaffed, so we had to wait for a while for everything.

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Hazzy M . 2024-01-28

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We come to this restaurant regularly. The one in Westgate, Canterbury has a great atmosphere and superb food. We had a great evening with our friends but found the QR menu really irritating. One person couldn’t get a signal one didn’t have enough phone battery life and then all of us were staring at phones for ages trying to work out what we wanted. It was pretty disappointing to be honest. Part of the fun of eating out is sharing ideas of what you fancy on the menu, jumping from starters to mains to sweets and back. This took all of this away. Just give me a proper menu.

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lilfordg . 2024-01-28

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We often visit A La Turka for dinner when we are in Canterbury. The food is always good, with huge portions, and there's a decent wine list. The decor is stylish and the atmosphere cosy and relaxing.

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travellingfrogs . 2024-01-27

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food is great as always but the size has been significantly reduced without any cost reduction

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Auryn . 2024-01-27

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We had a really lovely sharing platter for two. Excellent service. It was chilly in the restaurant but it was on the coldest night of the year so far and they did move us to a warmer area. Fantastic food, please give it a try.

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Mary Marchant . 2024-01-16

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Place was so nice service is 10 of 10 food was delicious 😋

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Krunal Bhandari . 2024-01-15

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I used to be a regular customer there. I visited recently when I came from London, I gave up. Cosmic prices!!! A few wings £18 plus some salad and a glass of wine almost £50!! In London you can eat the same thing for half the price. Really crazy prices.

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Thomas My Builder Renovation . 2024-01-15

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The mezes are amazing. Be wary of the desserts though, we had the one of the rice pudding dishes. You really didn’t get much for your £8 sadly.

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Mark . 2024-01-14

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Fantastic dinner with my friend we did have an amazing platter that was wonderful and the service by Dorota has been outstanding she has made our evening such a fun Definitely will go again

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Livia G . 2024-01-13

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The A La Turka special was absolutely amazing. More than enough for 4people. Our waitress Dorota was extremely welcoming and friendly, gave us exceptional service. All around amazing experience, will definitely return!

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jayden m . 2024-01-13

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food is absolutely incredible. and the portion would feed 4 easily. the quality of the food is impeccable

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Matt . 2024-01-12

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A very good evening, food was flawless, I had chicken shish and can say this was cooked to perfection. The service was excellent too. I will most certainly come back here. 👍

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steven johnson . 2024-01-08

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We had such a brilliant experience here on New Years Eve with our family. The food is consistently amazing without a doubt the best Turkish restaurant but what really sets it apart is the staff and the service. A huge shout out to shristi & Dorka (apologies as I have probably spelt your names wrong) such lovely ladies who couldn’t do enough for us, from your menu recommendations to your funny dispositions your energy was infectious and added to the wonderful experience we had here. Thank you we will definitely be back. X

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Keeleyperks . 2024-01-01

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Visited here last night 10 of us! We had booked and paid a £10 deposit each couple. We were greeted and taken to the back of the restaurant where we were seated at a long table - perfect! Our waitress (Asian lady with glasses) was great! She was so helpful and recommended dishes etc so we didn’t over order! (Chicken shish in yoghurt yum) The food was brilliant! We couldn’t believe how quiet the restaurant was! But it was great, maybe because of new year! I have been here before but feel its upped its game!

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hellymcg . 2023-12-30

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Served by Dorota 10/10!🌟 Fantastic dinner, fab service and the food Tanterlising my taste buds,compliments to chef & all 🥳🌟 Thank you, till next time xx 😘

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Sarah H . 2023-12-30

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Heavenly Halep... Hallelujah... Happy 2024

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Z . 2023-12-27

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Staff were lovely and funny. Very attentive. We had a sharing platter which was some of the best meat I've had in a long time. Would recommend A La Turka for group meals.

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Jessica G . 2023-12-18

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Good place with good service and food, rather than Citi Terrace. the quality of the food is awesome. we try some kebabs there were good

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liz t . 2023-12-15

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Food was delicious, service was attentive and well paced. A very enjoyable experience!

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Manuela Silva . 2023-11-22

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We had a lovely evening. Relaxing atmosphere, good food and excellent customer service: thank you Dorota

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Donatella A . 2023-11-16

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Delicious food as usual, restaurant wasn't toobusy and service was super friendly. Our waitress made a point of connecting with our kids, this place never disappoints. 👍👍

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Brechje Klok-White . 2023-11-12

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Amazing staff great atmosphere cosy warm affordable

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Triniti Ledene . 2023-11-12

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Shristi was INCREDIBLE!!!!!! funniest girl around town - manager give the girl a bloody raise now

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Bianca Besteleaga . 2023-11-03

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Had a late afternoon meal with friends it was laid out for a large party who fortunately arrive just as we left. Staff very helpful as I have mobility issues, we sat outside on the rear terrace and were very fortunate to have a warm sunny evening. Only soft drinks as I was driving, but the food was delicious as it is in their other venues. Well presented and freshly prepared as we could see as we passed the open plan kitchen on our way to the rear of the property.

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john Hippisley . 2023-10-25

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Terrible, food was low quality and expensive, service unfriendly, Waitress so rude , tell us if you are not ready to give order must be left restaurant we need a table... Not recommended this place

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Nklvdv22 . 2023-10-20

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Supernette Bedienungen an unterschiedlichen Abenden und extrem leckeres Essen. Schnell gebracht und auf den Punkt zubereitet. Auch das Lokal ist gemütlich und man sitzt dort gut. Die Preise sind völlig in Ordnung für die großen Portionen. Vielen Dank!

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Kirsten K . 2023-10-17

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So geht Gastronomie. Ein perfekter Abend mit hervorragenden Speisen und sehr freundlichem Service. Das habe ich in dieser Form lange nicht mehr erlebt.

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Journey16474405309 . 2023-10-17

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Went here for dinner with family and friends. Good food and reasonable prices. Staff was friendly but not always alert. We had to remind them to get our drinks though the food was already served. We sat at the back which was quite noisy because of two groups of men.

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Jip Janneke . 2023-10-13

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Great food and great service and menu choice advice from the lovely Doritos. There were four of us but the mixed platter for two was ample with a couple of extra sides. Lovely and interesting decor made this an all round treat.

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timbobulous . 2023-10-12

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The foods are great , staff is friendly as well. Overall, it’s a good restaurant to enjoy delicious food and have good times with friends.

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Ann Chang . 2023-10-11

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Lovely venue, delicious food, staff were amenable to us moving to a quieter area. The evening was made even better by our fantastic waitress Dorota and her dry sense of humour and attention.

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Susan K . 2023-10-08

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We stopped here for some lunch after a long walk and it didn’t disappoint. The food was delicious and the service was very friendly - they couldn’t do enough for you. Would definitely return here.

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hollyb397 . 2023-10-08

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We came across this restaurant by chance after we found out our intended venue of choice was closed on a Monday night. We were not disappointed. The food was authentic and delicious, good value and the staff were friendly and attentive. We shared the mixed mezze platter, freshly baked pita bread and a salad, followed by a lamb kebab. The portions were very generous so we struggled to finish everything. Would definitely recommend if you are staying in Canterbury.

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Gayle G . 2023-10-07

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The Russian girl today seemed so happy to work with us, haven’t seen yet such an excited waitress Made us compliments which added +100 to our moods Very polite and professional , felt so welcoming Super fast service and always there when needed. Had a little nice chat at the end when brought me my takeaway which left me with really nice impressions To be honest, would love to come back very soon just to feel that nice vibe again

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Maria Zaporojenco (Maria_nail_educator_Uk) . 2023-10-06

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What an amazing place! Exceptionally friendly service - and the food is fresh, colourful and soo tasty. Just one warning: the portions are very big. Lovely, welcoming atmosphere without loud music so you can actually have a conversation.

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b van rooij . 2023-10-03

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I do not care about the late delivery. We ordered 4 Coke Zero and received 1 Diet Coke. Not good. I paid for 4 drinks. I could not catch the driver once I realized the short order.

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Ron . 2023-10-01

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The food here is delicious, and the quantity of the food plate is very filling for a person. Love it!!

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Sanika Lagoo . 2023-09-29

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Great food so fresh and delicious amazing service by dorota and tara . So great to see such attentive waitresses

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Klaudia K . 2023-09-26

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Wife (a Turk) didn't like the meat so much. I loved the salad and grilled veg.

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Ibrahim . 2023-09-19

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I recently had the pleasure of dining at A La Turka, and I was very impressed with the overall experience. The food was delicious, the service was excellent, and the atmosphere was romantic and perfect for a date. I ordered the Chicken sarma beyti, which is a chargrilled seasoned minced chicken wrapped in lavash bread with cheese and parsley, drizzled with melted butter, topped with tomato sauce & served with creamy yoghurt, rice or bulgur. The dish was presented beautifully, and it was perfectly cooked. The chicken was juicy and flavorful, and the lavash bread was crispy and flaky. The cheese and parsley added a nice creaminess and freshness to the dish, and the tomato sauce was tangy and flavorful. The creamy yoghurt, rice, and bulgur were all delicious accompaniments. The service at A La Turka was also excellent. Our server was very attentive and knowledgeable about the menu. She was able to answer all of our questions and help us choose dishes that we would enjoy. The atmosphere at A La Turka is romantic and perfect for a date. The restaurant is dimly lit and decorated with traditional Turkish décor. We paid around £70-£80 in total for our meal, which we felt was very reasonable given the quality of the food and service. I recommend A La Turka to locals & visitors outside of Canterbury. It is a great place to go for a romantic dinner or a special occasion. The food is delicious, the service is excellent, and the atmosphere is perfect. Only thing I would suggest is the music selection to be Turkish music

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N . 2023-09-18

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Harika bir ortam, tertemiz bir mutfak, güler yüzlü personel, lezzetli Antep kebapları

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Bülent Yilmaz . 2023-09-16

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Möchten Sie ihren kulinarischen Horizont erweitern? Dann sind Sie hier genau richtig. Sehr gutes Essen, freundliches Personal und angenehmes Ambiente erwarten Sie hier. Wenn Sie sich für eine oder die andere Vorspeise zum Teilen entscheiden, dann genügt eine Portion für zwei Jugendliche, denn es sind sehr großzügige Portionen.

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michel t . 2023-09-11

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Recommended to us to use and the food was great. Service, well, we had to ask for the set lunch time menu which is listed on line, and tbh is a good saving. The waitress (no.1) who started serving us became abrupt after this on each table visit where as the other waitress (no.2) was extremely pleasant. Its not too much to ask for really is it. Atmosphere was good.

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Bob Goldsmith . 2023-09-10

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The food here is lovely and exceptionally good value for money! Staff are polite and friendly, been a couple of times and would keep going back again

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Kelsey Davis . 2023-08-29

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