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4,6

Based on 889 opinions finded in 2 websites

4.6Ambience4.6Cuisine4.6Price4.6Service
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Nº 55 in 456 in Braintree

Nº 2 of 7 Turkish in Braintree

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The whole experience was superb. The staff are amazing as is the food Worth more than 5 stars

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Martyn Drake . 2024-02-21

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A brilliant restaurant, amazing food and fantastic atmosphere

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Samantha Rose . 2024-02-19

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Good food with plenty of choice , we were a group of 6 and found it hard to talk to each other across the table as the music was pretty loud. Very busy evening but waiting time was minimal.

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Sharon Carr . 2024-02-19

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Great experience, good atmosphere, waiters very friendly. Went for my birthday and celebrated with my friends, at the end of the evening they brought over a cake and sang happy birthday to me without being asked. It really made my night

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Maps42104414940 . 2024-02-17

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Lovely food and service. Lacks atmosphere

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Zishan Panjwani . 2024-02-07

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Lovely food, great service, hugely inflated prices. A bottle of Turkush pink fizz £36.90, mains averaging £18 and upwards. I couldn't fault the food, but nearly £5 for a couple of tablespoons of tarama is ludicrous, as I used to shop in Turkish super markets and get 500g for £3 max. I understand the need to make a profit but this is just extortionation.

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Diane Fassoms . 2024-02-02

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Love the atmosphere, food and hospitality. Definitely must go place.

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Dormant Pegasus . 2024-01-27

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One of the best Turkish restaurants in Essex. Big shout out to Ayhan!!!!👍🏻👍🏻

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MD Naeem Hassan . 2024-01-27

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Excellent food, great service and nice environment, I really liked this place.

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md parvez . 2024-01-27

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It was a bit of a shame, the food did not reflect the cost or service. My mushroom starter was tinned mushrooms, not great, the meat was a bit chewy, ok, but not the best, however the staff were very helpful and friendly. Not sure I would bother again!

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Donna S . 2024-01-07

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A very good restaurant best in the braintree Witham area always good food never had a bad experience always happy to see you

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michael phillips . 2023-12-28

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Great atmosphere, lovely decor, food amazing and staff so attentive and friendly. Visited many times with friends, a definite go to, highly recommend!

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Jemma Cadd . 2023-12-28

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I really recommend this place, the food is perfect, big and also stuff is wonderful and really helpful.

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Wiktoria R . 2023-12-23

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Great food. Very good service. Friendly atmosphere

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StevieLee . 2023-12-19

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Lovely food and a great meal out. Starters were slightly above average, and the meat platter was really well cooked and seasoned. Shame there is no doner meat on the platter however. It was quite noisy and packed in, and the male toilets are upstairs so beware of that for accessibility issues. Other than that, recommended!

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Callum Lambert . 2023-12-16

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Delicious food, lovely atmosphere!

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Justyna Sędek . 2023-12-02

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Excellent food and service! We were a large group 15 but were catered for superbly. Excellent hot and cold choices and children’s menu was good too We will return

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Louanne1985 . 2023-11-06

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It was Absolutly awfull not cooked properly couldn’t finish it salad wilted meat like offal not barbque properly some of it cold left with stomach cramps within half hour of eating some of it wouldn’t recommend it seriously bad all show no go

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Tracy S . 2023-10-29

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Been on the loo all night after eating in this place terrible experiences would not advise going here

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Mr john J . 2023-10-29

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Absolutely love this place!! The food is really good, tasty, well presented and amazing value for money. The staff are great too! Will visit more often.

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Allie W . 2023-10-26

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I had a date there with Orange Bombshell, she was amazing and everything else was on very high level, except couple next to us staring at us. But i believe they had their reasons for that .

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Ainars Zellis . 2023-10-07

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I recently dined at Astare Turkish restaurant with my family and we had a fantastic experience. The food was delicious, and the flavors were mouthwatering. The restaurant's ambiance was cozy and inviting, adding to the overall enjoyment of the meal. The staff was friendly, making me feel right at home. I'll definitely be coming back for another delightful meal.

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InanArkn . 2023-10-05

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Just a lovely lunchtime. Staff attentive but not intrusive

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Stuart Royden . 2023-09-30

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Food was amazing staff were very welcoming will be back

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Sandra Kelly . 2023-09-29

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My friends and I really enjoyed our meal here. The food was cooked really well and was delicious; it was very fresh and not greasy at all. The service was very efficient. Large clean restaurant. I would recommend eating here.

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53117SML . 2023-09-26

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Fabulous meal. Highly recommend this restaurant

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Alison Kelly . 2023-09-24

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Astare has been recommended on a few occasions so we decided to try it out. We were given a warm welcome and the atmosphere was nice. We ordered the set menu and was very impressed. The portions were good and it was all very tasty.

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Natasha Kefil . 2023-09-11

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We had a lovely evening at Astare! Booked an early table, and the restaurant soon filled up. We had starters of Halloumi and spicy sausage, both delicious! For mains we had the chicken and lamb sarma beyti, also just as nice. Lovely wine and cocktails. Really good restaurant with great staff members. Highly recommended!

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Grace2502 . 2023-08-08

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Food was very nice very typical Turkish food which I love!!! But sad to sad the service was not so good very rude waiters and management needs to crack a smile once in a while been here many times and always the same! Can say only go for the food definitely not the service.

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rickysX3222DV . 2023-06-02

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1st visit - very impressed - food was excellent and service too. Lovely environment and authentic music in background.

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48dane . 2023-05-01

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Very cosy place, great choices of Turkish cuisine, prices are good. Sadly,staff not the most happy /chatty people. As it wasn't very busy when we went,staff just pasted up/down,made me feel uncomfortable. We had a problem with a cocktail and there didn't care less to make it right. Staff didn't really make you feel special. Food was great, service not the greatest.

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530svenjaj . 2023-03-18

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Me and wife have been many Turkish restaurants in our region but we never seen any restaurant like here ..friendly ,atmospheric and most importantly delicious Turkish food We absolutely love it

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Fuat A . 2023-03-07

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We have been to Astare several times over the last few years and are always impressed with the food, atmosphere and service. The garlic king prawns are the best I’ve ever had! Can’t wait to go yet again!

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elf26888 . 2023-02-25

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Disgusting service over the phone from the manager/ owner. We ordered online and only received part of my order. Was told, ‘what the hell do you want me to do?’ over the phone. Then manager/ owner hung up phone rudely on me. Despicable service. How dare you talk to a paying customer who has just been conned out of a meal that way! We will be actively avoiding this restaurant and advertising their horrendous customer service. How dare you. Paid over £77 for 3 meals and starters to only receive half. Told it wasn’t their problem. Should not be in service if thats the way you treat paying customers. Shameful!

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Kirsty A . 2023-02-12

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First time i visited with my daughter for my birthday. The service was brilliant,the guy who served us was very helpful and friendly The food itself was amazing.everything was piping hot and so full of flavour , the portions were very filling. Will definitley be...

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azlord . 2022-12-23

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Not worth the money one has to shell out for low quality and bad tasting food. Disappointing is an understatement. A kebab takeaway in the industrial estate in Witham serves far tastier food for less. Don't waste your money. You will be left with nothing...

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jeevanjames268 . 2022-08-29

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Astare is forever our go to for Turkish food! We have been so many times and never been disappointed. Portion sizes huge, lovely fresh salad along side your main meal every time.

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Holly E . 2022-08-29

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We visited again for the first time in a couple of years and the food, service and surroundings are all the same great level as before. The lunch menu remains fantastic value, albeit a little more than two years ago. There are good options for...

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Keith H . 2022-08-26

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Lovely traditional Turkish food with a modern feel! Staff very attentive and felt we were looked after well. Chicken Iskender was delicious!

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Jax P . 2022-08-08

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We were very well looked after and as I dont like spicy things the manager helped me with my choices. The food was amazing and so was the service.

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Donna V . 2022-08-06

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Meal with friends Been this place quite few times,always busy,fresh and nice food. Definitely will be go there Again. Thanks

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Gonca E . 2022-08-02

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We have been there with my family. I will recommend everyone who are fancy about Turkish Food. Astare is the one of the most delicious Turkish Restaurant around essex. Food was absolutely lovely. Service was friendly and very quick. Very warm and friendly atmosphere.

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engin a . 2022-07-30

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Visited for a small family birthday meal, as always the food and service were first class. The restaurant is always spotlessly clean with the highest attention to detail and nice decor. The staff are attentive without being overbearing and the food is always freshly cooked,...

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441sids . 2022-07-26

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We use this restaurant about once a month , but no more . Food good service good a nice place to be .But what used to cost £45 for two is now over £70 for two , that a big increase in less than 2...

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andrew T . 2022-05-28

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We took some important clients here for lunch and it was fantastic. The service was second to none, the food came quickly which was great as against the clock and the food was beautiful - really fresh and flavoursome. All the clients commented on how...

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Tempy83 . 2022-05-19

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Maybe I’m too old for this sort of place, but certainly is expensive style over substance. Not even cooked on a bbq, so no lovely smokey flavour

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Chaddersy . 2022-05-12

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choice of the birthday girl and what a great choice. From booking it and from the first moment we entered until the moment we left the service was excellent. The staff were so friendly and helpful. No issues with birthday cake that we brought in...

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GrahamP113 . 2022-04-12

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The sharing starter was amazing, however, my seabass main was disappointing and over priced for the amount of bones that had to be removed from each mouthful, so much so I had to ask for a bowl for them, this put me off so I...

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ljc35 . 2022-03-05

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The service was excellent, fast but not rushed and very friendly. The food was flavoursome and delicious and the atmosphere was excellent. It was very busy which was lovey to see and a sign of how well the restaurant is received.

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Dalsie73 . 2022-03-05

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Have been twice now, outstanding food with incredible service. I look forward to coming back soon!

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Matthew Pavyer . 2022-01-04

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Staff polite and helpful food is great

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Sam Carroll . 2021-12-18

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Great food, great atmosphere. Will go back again soon.

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Ellwin G . 2021-12-15

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Very popular. book to not be disappointed. fast efficient staff but not rushed. on street parking opposite

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Philip Locke-Wheaton . 2021-12-14

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Amazing service and over all great food

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Mr Enderman . 2021-12-14

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Lovely place to go and eat. Food good, service good, staff very friendly, prices average to a little above average, but overall highly recommended. Well done Astare

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Robert Field . 2021-11-22

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Their food is amazing!! Got a takeaway this evening and the food was ready to collect on time and the order was complete. The food is very fresh, delicious with generous portion sizes. We have tried other restaurants but these are the best.

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LesaRayner . 2021-11-21

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Really good food & atmosphere. We hadn't booked but were offered a table straight away. Definitely the best Turkish food outside Turkey!

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patsy vincent . 2021-11-18

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Superb food nice atmosphere and friendly service we will b back

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Peter Wright . 2021-11-16

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My first time, lunch with my mum for my birthday, food was excellent, will definitely go there again.

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Dawn Hagland . 2021-11-16

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Excellent food and Excellent service very friendly and welcoming. Recommended anyone to pay a visit you won't be disappointed.

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R4020RIsamb . 2021-11-14

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Food very good although some menu items could be cheaper, the drinks is where they catch you out, otherwise all round good place to eat

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Luke Freeman . 2021-11-08

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Fantastic food was excellent, service was excellent, I will definitely be going back again.

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Cindy Pryke . 2021-11-04

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Came here with a friend for the first time, there are a lot of Turkish restaurants nowadays but this one was exceptional! Service, food and value all brilliant. We loved it and will definitely come again.

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EmJoShirley . 2021-11-01

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Nice atmosphere and big portions of authentic dishes. Staff were great and came up with a surprise birthday treat!

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Andrew Linnett . 2021-10-31

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Great food nice chilled atmosphere

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Steve watkinson . 2021-10-29

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Food was lovely, Amazing service, I coughed and they bought a glass of water over to our table for me without me asking! The most attentive staff. Food was beautiful cannot fault it.

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Lee-anne654 . 2021-10-29

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Visited for the second time recently and the experience was just as good. Fantastic food, service and atmosphere.

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Ellie Thurgood . 2021-10-19

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Very nice food and nice chilled atmosphere

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Steve . 2021-10-12

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Brilliant restaurant!!! Wonderful food, great sevice. After we ordered the food came out really soon and the staff are so nice. The only problem is deciding what to eat as its all so delicious.

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Blake Hendy . 2021-10-05

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Absolutely outstanding. We eat out regularly however this is a league above others in both service and food quality. We will be back.

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Quest14485233293 . 2021-10-02

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Great food.... great service Loved it

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Denise Kempen . 2021-10-01

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Lovely food, generous portions, well worth a visit.

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Jackie Shanley . 2021-09-25

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We stop on the way back from visiting our parents and we have the best meal ever. The service, the food and restaurant was outstanding, I will recommend it to anyone that love their food.

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Sandrine Moreaux . 2021-09-21

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Lovely food and very polite, helpful staff. A pleasant evening

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Sandy Carrington . 2021-09-20

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OMFG! This is an amazing restaurant. Food. The food was perfectly cooked, each meal was perfectly well flavored. You knew what you were tasting, yoy didn't have to differentiate an overwhelming amount of flavors. Powerful and super tasty. The Chef's have it down to a T. I have the lamb Liver for starter and it was out of this world with flavor. Cannot speak highly enough of it. Service. The floor staff were friendly, quick and on point with their service. They didn't interrupt you to ask if it's nice, they used their eyes and saw we were enjoying the meal and left us too it. I love that! So many places are up in your face. Not this place. Also the staff are the next best thing to psychic, we didn't even have to ask for the dessert menu. It appeared infront of us, I ususpect we were overheard. But still, you cannot fault their punctuality; common sense and listening skills. All in all I have not 1 bad word to say, no ifs or buts. Amazing food and amazing service. I absolutely loved it.

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ED F . 2021-09-19

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Superb meal and service. Will definitely be back 🙂👍

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Matthew Launchbury . 2021-09-18

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Love food and staff. fast service Would go again

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Daniela Duvoisin . 2021-09-14

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best food i have had in years, and for the price absolutely unbeatable. i had the lamb chops and for £17 ish per head i cannot complain. i have been to resturaunts that charge double that for a quarter of the quality. a must try if you are in the area

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Harry Britt . 2021-09-09

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Visited as a family for a really good meal. Service is excellent and no charge on the bill. We tipped of course because it was well deserved. We tried a sharing platter for four and there really was plenty. The wine was good and the...

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903audreyd . 2021-09-06

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Excellent food and service . Friendly competent staff.

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Sarah Thorogood . 2021-08-29

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Well amazing as usual, I went twice i a couple of months once for wedding anniversary and on a lads night out, great food, fair price and amazing service. Love this place, would I go back, everyday if I could. the staff are always attentive and polite. Amazing well done again!

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scott howell . 2021-08-22

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Wonderful food Wonderful service and atmosphere 😀 👌

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MARY JAMES . 2021-08-14

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We visited here last night for the first time . We went to see a live band called Frog on a Rocket who we know . The staff are really friendly and attend to your every need without going over the top. The food itself...

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andrewfU264ME . 2021-08-13

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Excellent meal. Loved the Lamb Beyti! Service was excellent, food was fresh and came out very quickly. Loved the atmosphere inside too!

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Taz Khan . 2021-08-07

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Posh kebab. Friendly, clean personaly think it is overpriced. This is my own opinion.

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Garry Chumbley . 2021-08-05

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Went there for a family members birthday. Great atmosphere & nice food.

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London Girl . 2021-07-29

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Good value lunchtime menu, nice food & friendly staff.

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Wendy Fautley . 2021-07-27

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Absolutely fabulous food and great service!!

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Andrew Rymer . 2021-07-27

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Delicious food. Amazing service. Very peaceful environment. Would recommend

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trudy tring . 2021-07-19

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Nice friendly efficient service. Pretty good set meal for the price. I'd recommend it.

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Kevin Gallifant . 2021-07-18

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Love this place. Service great, food amazing!

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Leigh Mullinger . 2021-07-17

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We went on a Saturday evening and we managed to get a table for 7 so just perfect, the food was amazing both the starters and main coarse. The staff were very helpfull and friendly, proper Turkish Efres beer was available so it reminded us...

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190735PaulA . 2021-07-16

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It's rather hard to write a review about Turkish cuisine as it's new to me, however, from the two visits, I can say I like it. The food is delicious, the service great. I had a combination kebab on my first visit and Kleftiko the...

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Edward M . 2021-07-05

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Wow, my friends and I had truly the best time last night. The staff were fantastic, the food was amazing. One of of our party was late arriving, they didn't push us for our order, we were also the last to leave, again they did not rush us once. Faultless evening. Thank you Astare for making our much needed night out special.

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Claire partridge . 2021-07-03

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Unimpressed by the limited lunchtime menu.

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Tony Lyons . 2021-06-28

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Great food, friendly service, just a really relaxed place to eat.

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Edward Mcallister . 2021-06-26

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Easy to book, incredible food Brilliant service. Great social distancing meansures in place. you have to visit this place!

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Funkyfire78 . 2021-06-20

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Great service. Great food. Lovely cocktails. Excellent hygiene - even a foot pedal for sanitiser - every premises should have those! The only thing I wouldn't recommend was the mushroom starter. Thankfully, we had it as a side dish, but as a starter I'd be disappointed as it was just a dish of mushrooms.

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Alison Louise Mitchell . 2021-06-20

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One of our two favourite restaurants in the area. Great atmosphere friendly service and excellent food. What's not to like!!

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522tonyf . 2021-06-20

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Nice surroundings, pleasant and accomodating staff.

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Maureen COOTE . 2021-06-13

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