Based on 1.015 opinions finded in 2 websites
Based on 1.015 opinions finded in 2 websites
Nº 219 in 472 in St Albans
Nº 12 of 13 Mediterranean in St Albans
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We’ve been coming here since it’s opened, had a lovely Xmas meal with family today, great taste and good service as always. Highly recommended if you live in St Albans.
qinqinsnake . 2024-12-15
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Done our Christmas do party at Ayos. It was a great party. Staff amazingly coordinated. Food very well presented. However too crowded and too noisy, lights too dimmed during dinner.
Ricardo Gomes . 2024-12-13
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I Had a very nice quality of lamb chops/cutlets, would definitely recommend it.
E. F. . 2024-12-11
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Had dinner here last night with a large group of friends. We spent a large amount of money and were told they needed the table back by 7.30 (which is fine). They were trying to kick us out 20 minutes before that time and people were still finishing drinks and food. The manager was incredibly rude and was setting up the new tables when people were still sat there. Incredibly rude and disrespectful. The staff then tried to argue with us saying we needed to leave even though we had 20 minutes left. Having to down drinks and being rushed is not the kind of service you should be receiving. They then tried to back track and say they didn’t say that and we could stay by which point we had already rushed ourselves out. We will not go back.
Yasmin S . 2024-12-08
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Good atmosphere expensive for what it is with hidden service charge but a good night out
craig norman . 2024-11-27
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AYOS kindly hosted my mum’s Celebration of Life lunch yesterday. The setting was perfect, the food amazing and the staff superb. I would like to thank everyone involved for their kindness and hospitality on a most difficult day for our family. I would thoroughly recommend to anyone. Thank you all.
Ben T . 2024-11-22
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Rodi, his brother, Oliver and the whole team at AYOS are fanatic and couldn’t be more helpful. We held a celebration of life for about 100 people there yesterday and it was truly amazing. The service was perfect and food 5 star. I really think their grandfather would be proud of the restaurant they have created. If you are looking for his traditional food and service this is the place to be
Matthew T . 2024-11-22
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Great place, choice on menu is wonderful and for a vegetarian it has a few good options so everyone could enjoy. Park at the train station as there's nowhere to park but it's really close
Rechenzo Isles . 2024-11-12
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The atmosphere was warm because of the nice decor however the staff weren’t particularly welcoming. The service was a little slow. We ordered a lamb meal and a the fish. The lamb meal was very tasty and had a good portion. Now the fish meal - the menu didn’t say that the fish was whole ie with bones and all. Unfortunately, I wasn’t given any proper fish utensils to take out the bones so I was left trying to get bones out with a fork and knife. Secondly, the salad was not fresh and although it looked really tasty, it tasted like fridge.
Eva Dabrowska . 2024-10-29
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First visit here and wasn't disappointed service was good and the food excellent...lovely tender meat will definitely visit again.
Tony Bland . 2024-10-26
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I walked in because they had a special lunch menu on for 12-4pm to try it. As I used to live in St Albans when it first opened but never managed to do whenever I happened to walk past. The food is awesome, service is great, with friendly staff and management. If you happen to have allergies they have great selection for most including lots of Gluten Free choices including a nice desserts HIGHLY RECOMMENDED, but if you are coming in the evening definitely book in advance
Steve B . 2024-09-26
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I recently visited the restaurant for a birthday lunch, and while there were some positive aspects, the experience was somewhat underwhelming overall. The atmosphere was okay, but it could definitely be improved to create a more welcoming and intimate setting, especially for special occasions like this. We ordered a meal for two, and while the octopus was decent, I’ve had better elsewhere, including at Ayos restaurant, where the grilled octopus was far superior. The lamb shish kebab was quite good, but the rice was disappointing—just plain basmati, lacking a nice flavour. The service was also underwhelming. The staff didn’t seem particularly welcoming, which, combined with the lackluster atmosphere, made the experience less enjoyable than I had hoped. While the food had its moments, the rice and the overall vibe of the restaurant definitely need improvement. Overall, I’d rate the experience 4 stars. There’s potential here, but with a more inviting atmosphere and a few tweaks to the food and service, it could easily become a standout dining spot.
Arturs Radionovs . 2024-09-24
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I recently visited the restaurant for a birthday lunch and, sadly, left feeling somewhat disappointed. The experience started on a less-than-ideal note with the service, as the staff didn’t seem particularly welcoming. While the atmosphere wasn’t unpleasant, it lacked the warm and inviting feel you expect, especially for a special occasion. We ordered a meal for two, and while the octopus dish was exceptional, the rest of the food didn’t live up to expectations. I ordered the lamb shish, and the portion size was surprisingly small for the price. To make matters worse, the rice was simply the worst I’ve ever had in a Turkish restaurant. It was glued together like poorly cooked basmati, which completely ruined the texture. It’s hard to enjoy a dish when such a staple component of the meal falls flat. Although the octopus was a highlight, the lamb and rice left much to be desired. Given the cost, I was expecting much better quality. The restaurant has potential, but there’s clearly room for improvement in both the food and the overall service. I’d hesitate to return unless these issues are addressed.
Arturs Radionovs . 2024-09-14
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We booked Ayos for a friends birthday and the food and ambience were great from the Minuty Wine, to the delicious Turkish cuisine and then to top it off great music to entertain us whilst we were at our table. The staff also sang Happy Birthday and brought a dessert for the birthday girl and shots for us all! Thanks for a fab night!
Sanj t . 2024-09-08
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Service and atmosphere good. Food is very basic, small portions and well over priced.
helen conteh . 2024-09-06
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Service and atmosphere good. Food is very basic, small portions and well over priced.
helen conteh . 2024-09-06
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My husband and I dine often at Ayo’s and it is always a pleasure. Fantastic food and fantastic staff. Great value and no matter what day of the week always a great atmosphere. Fridays and Saturdays with live music is an added bonus, but this restaurant never disappoints.
Victoria L . 2024-09-03
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Was great - the chilli sauce and onion salad was lovely with our food. My friend even ended up taking it home for her dad! We would recommend the Adana kebab and the grilled Hellim
M Akthar . 2024-09-02
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A mixed bag I would give 2.5 stars if I could as I’m somewhere in the middle. The mains were tasty, but the portions were small. I had the chicken kofte chokertme which was a bed of creamy chicken (delicious), covered in a bag of what can only be described as sainsburys potato sticks (from the crisps) section. Like I said the chicken was lovely though and the salad too. The starter was even worse value for money in my opinion. £7.90 plus 10% so effectively £8.69 for the tiniest portion of calamari I’ve ever had at a restaurant. 6 pieces some of which were very small. Desert did not save the day. I had the mint chocolate “bomb”. It was not a bomb at all. Described on the menu as having chocolate sauce in the middle, that was barely there and what was there wasn’t sauce it was frozen. So basically it was £7 or £7.70 for a scoop of mini chocolate ice cream in a chocolate shell. Had I know this I wouldn’t have ordered it. Had I known about my two other dishes in advance I wouldn’t have ordered them either. The service was nice in terms of the our server, however we arrived a 7:30, had placed our full order by 7:45, but didn’t receive our mains until after 9. When they did come one of the mains and a side dish were missing for 10 minutes, so most of our meals were on the cold side by the time we all started eating together. And finally the ambience. Loved the music and singing, however overall it was extremely loud and made it very difficult at times to hold a conversation with people who were sitting less than a metre away from me. It’s obviously fine if that’s what you’re looking for, but as I said a little loud of me, so be warned if you’re want to be able to talk easily to the people you are dining with, you might find it a bit difficult (Friday night). I wish them success, the restaurant itself is beautiful, but not great value for me.
Steven G . 2024-08-31
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Been coming here for a while and consistently great food and service. Great food, excellent service. Great food, excellent service.
djm123456 . 2024-08-26
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We sat down and ordered 2 double Hendricks and tonic. It arrived already mixed with no ice and tasted weird. The waitress told us it was fever tree when in fact it was Schweppes. We ordered calamari to start and 6 minute rings arrived that looked like they came out of a freezer along with a taramasalata and a beetroot dish. They forgot our hummus but eventually brought it. The restaurant had a 50th birthday party and was full but after 45minutes after our starters were cleared we asked how long our mains would be she said we’re busy and then that the chef had a problem. We decided not to stay and asked for the bill and left. Not an enjoyable experience!!
Kittttty . 2024-08-04
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If you’re looking for a good night out, with good food and service and with that extra special ingredient called love, stay away. Awful experience all round.
Mitchell Winter . 2024-08-04
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Probably the worst Saturday night restaurant experience I have encountered. From the noise of an atrocious singer when we walked in to poorly served drinks, starters that were incorrect with a serving of calamari with just six small rings on a plate that appeared to have been defrosted and thrown in a fryer. When we asked where our main courses were, our waitress blamed the late arrival on them being busy - what a surprise for a Saturday night - and then she declared we were being rude when we suggested the manager come and talk to us. Paid for our starters and we left. AVOID AT ALL COSTS!!
Paul Greenberg . 2024-08-03
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A fantastic restaurant. Brilliant range of very tasty food and wonderful cocktails. Helpful and friendly staff. I had a truly wonderful evening celebrating my birthday. Fantastic singer great fun to have a dance and enjoy lovely food. Highly recommended.
Jayne76794 . 2024-07-27
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Atmosphere and service 5* good 5*
Tomasz Wilczek . 2024-07-14
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I attended wedding reception at this restaurant so there was set menu. Loved everything I was served. Lamb shank was best. Excellent service and ambience.
Sam Butt . 2024-07-09
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Friendly staff and good food. Staff were very accommodating and helpful which made our birthday celebration all the more special.
Felex Lau . 2024-07-05
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Lovely atmosphere and very attentive staff. Food is lovely too! Looking forward to our next visit in August. Very good value.
SuperTyke . 2024-06-20
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Utterly disappointing moussaka. Please take it off the menu.
Andi Butterworth . 2024-06-19
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Very good food at very reasonable price
Grzegorz Zolynski . 2024-06-19
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We visited on Saturday night (2 couples) and had a lovely evening. The atmosphere was great and the live music a treat. For the most part, the food was nice, but the Moussaka was awful. Moussaka is pretty much my favourite dish in the world, I like to eat Moussaka whenever I get the opportunity, and on my recommendation my friend ordered it too.... What a disappointment, it definately wasn't fresh and was awful in so many respects. Sorry Ayo's, you let us down, you let yourselves down, and worst of all you let grandfather Ayo down.
Martin O . 2024-06-05
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Think I’m too old for this restaurant now. Came on a Saturday night , and knew they had a live singer as have been previously on a Sat night, but the music is now so very loud you can’t even hear yourself think let alone speak to your friends. Couldn’t wait to finish our food and get out of there tbh. Left the restaurant and my ears were ringing so badly, like I’d been in a nightclub all evening. Food was nice though, just won’t ever come back on a Saturday night.
HungyBunny . 2024-05-19
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Great food. Relaxed atmosphere. Waiting staff were attentive.
Terence Woodruff . 2024-05-08
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Friendly staff, great customer service, very tastey food. Would definately recommend
Sammy Pountney . 2024-04-30
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Very good food and atmosphere, but the service was extremely slow, so slow in fact that one of our party had to leave before his main course arrived, we were sat down at around 7.30, we received our starters at 8.55 and our mains at around 10.00, as previously mentioned the food was excellent, but way too long to get it.
Danny Webb . 2024-04-28
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The table was booked for 19:30 when we arrived the place was busy, which is a good sign. Very authentic food was lovely and fresh Staff we're welcoming and really helpful. I would definitely recommend and would definitely come back
Daniel . 2024-04-25
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Great food but really didn’t appreciate the live music that started playing as couldn’t have a conversation with anyone at my table…. Probably need to rethink the live music for a restaurant environment!!
Matthew Lowen . 2024-04-19
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It's a stylish restaurant in a good location, with friendly, attentive staff, but the food lets it down a little.
Lorraine Kirby . 2024-04-04
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I’m originally from Cyprus and have been eating this type of cuisine since I was 6 yrs old. The Food was ok , nothing special but definitely overpriced. Service wasn’t personal & disconnected . No passion. Toilet looked old and needs a definite refurb. Sorry but Nothing to ever drive me to return to this restaurant.
Steve Zacharia . 2024-03-26
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It was a bit too loud so couldn't talk but food was amazing
Alexis Parker . 2024-03-23
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very nice food and nice restruant.
alex chan . 2024-03-23
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Writing a review namely to thank Can (hope I spelt the name right) the waiter for his excellent service! Despite being an incredibly busy night he was very attentive, helped us pick the right food, super friendly, funny and made us feel really welcome. Thank you Can!
Tabitha Spivey . 2024-03-10
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Do not eat at this restaurant. My friend and I got food poisoning. I asked them for the ingredients list and they refuse to send them to me. Their customer service recover is atrocious. They are more concerned with their reputation than the welfare and of their customers. Here is the letter I sent you them after speaking with a rude, obnoxious manger on the phone. “Dear Dara, Thank you for your email. However, I must express my disappointment with the response provided. Firstly, let me address the matter of seeking medical attention. Unfortunately, my friend who dined with me and also fell ill after our visit to your restaurant is currently bedridden and unable to visit a doctor, especially considering it is the weekend when medical services are limited. This underscores the severity of the situation and the urgency of addressing it. Additionally, I experienced diarrhoea within a couple of hours after leaving the restaurant. It's worth noting that neither of us had anything to eat yesterday, further emphasizing the likelihood of the illness being linked to our dining experience at your establishment. Your suggestion that our symptoms may be attributed to unknown allergies is both unwarranted and insulting. Neither my friend nor I have a history of food allergies, and to imply otherwise is dismissive of the clear indications of food poisoning. Moreover, your proposal that we undergo allergy testing at our own expense is absurd. If you truly stand by the safety and quality of your food, providing an ingredients list should be a basic measure of transparency. Yet, I have not received this information despite my initial request. Furthermore, your assertion that no other customers reported issues on the day of our visit does not absolve your restaurant of responsibility. Food poisoning can manifest differently in individuals, and the absence of immediate complaints does not discount the possibility of contamination. It is concerning that you are more focused on defending your reputation than addressing the legitimate concerns of your customers. Given these circumstances, I will report this incident to several regulatory bodies and authorities responsible for monitoring food safety standards, including the Local Council's Environmental Health Department, FSA, Trading Standards, EHO, and FHRS. I will also be seeking legal counsel to explore avenues for recourse and loss of earnings due to the severity of the food poisoning. It is evident that, your restaurant needs to uphold the necessary hygiene and food safety standards. I am committed to ensuring appropriate action is taken to prevent others from experiencing similar harm. I expect a prompt response acknowledging the gravity of this situation and detailing the steps you will take to rectify it. Please confirm that you are the manager or the owner and provide your full name.
suzanne . 2024-02-28
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Lovely ambiance excellent service and great food definitely 5 🌟
oluwole oye . 2024-02-24
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Went here for the first time for a date night at the weekend. We love Turkish food so was super excited. Parking is quite limited but it is round the corner from the station so quite easy to find parking etc. When we walked in, the restaurant instantly amazed us. It looked beautiful! When I booked online, I had the choice to choose to sit in the main restaurant or the conservatory. I chose main restaurant as I thought it might feel warmer there. I also got a message to be warned that there is a reservation after us so we had to move after an hour and a half, which for two people is plenty of time. We shared the Cacik and Muska Borek. Both tasted amazing! The Muska Borek was SO good. Better than the ones I had in Turkey last year! For mains, I had the chicken shish whilst my boyfriend had ezmeli kebab chicken. Both of us thought our dishes were super tasty, good portion size. The only downside was that there was an incredibly loud table next to us celebrating a birthday and it meant I had to raise my voice to speak to my boyfriend. But that is not the restaurants fault. Another comment was the music was not as we expected, we thought it would be traditional Turkish music but we mainly heard current songs through the charts and it was quite loud and we personally felt it didn't fit the restaurants theme. Overall though, we had a great time and would return.
Corrina . 2024-02-13
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Nice interior and good service. However, the food was pretty average and we both got diarrhea and stomach pain after the dinner there. Having been to many Turkish restaurants, I would not recommend this place.
Alex M . 2024-02-02
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Had a delicious meal here. Service was great and we loved the decor. Would highly recommend Ayos and will definitely be back soon 😊
Jane Selby . 2024-01-21
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Visited this restaurant with my friend on a Friday night. On our way to the restaurant the Uber driver mentioned that they were really quite over priced for what they offered so our expectations were quite high. Upon entering we walked up to the bar to let them know we had a reservation as opposed to being met at the door.. We were told we can sit anywhere and felt quite left to our own devices so we proceeded to sit in the new glazed area of the restaurant. We reviewed the menus and I had ordered an Adana Kebab with rice and specifically asked for chilli sauce. Being half Turkish I know what I like. My friend ordered a salmon dish with rice. The protions were not big, more fine dining kind. The chilli sauce had to be asked for several times and this is not something I am in favour of especially for the prices on the menu and the type of restaurant this is trying to be. The Adana kebab should be a spicier lamb this was quite bland, but still nice. Finished off with "Turkish Tea" which was more like Lipton in a cup and Baklava which was fresh and nice. We were left on multiple occasions having to call for service and catch eyes the whole time with the waiters amongst waving multiple times to get service. The service let the place down and left a lot to be desired, for this reason we would not be returning.
Sara T . 2024-01-08
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The food is great. I like the calamari best, it’s juicy, fresh and not being to chewy. I’m surprised it was handled so well! The best calamari I have ever had. The interior of the restaurant is amazing. It’s exotic and warm at the same time. It’s spacious and not many people there. It’s a nice place to chill out with friends in the evening. But it would be better if they provide more desserts options. I really want to have kunefa…
Jane Wong . 2024-01-06
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Would not recommend, waiter was sexist and allowed my boyfriend to change something on his meal but when I asked to change the exact same thing on my meal he wouldn’t allow me to and told me off for trying, ruined the whole experience when the food wasn’t even that bad
Rebecca Heeley . 2023-12-31
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Fantastic place & beautiful restaurant! & absolutely amazing food Unbelievable flavours, even the beaad is ssooo good. Everything is fresh & obviously passionate to their cuisine Fancy venue & feels posh, you can dress up or be romantic
paul westwood . 2023-12-10
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The Lamb kleftiko fell off the bone and melted in my mouth. The mash potatoes were glorious. The moussaka was so flavoursome and should come with the choice of a salad.
Saren Rince . 2023-12-07
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The BEST restaurant in St Albans! My favourite place to dine. Food is spot on, and cocktails are fantastic! The staff are all very friendly and accomodating and I honestly haven't (yet) been to a restaurant that I think is better. Usually very popular to get in - so book ahead where you can! Have tried to walk in for drinks with my network in the evenings and sometimes can't get in due to them being so busy. It's a very popular place! Atmosphere is amazing too. Always great music being played and sometimes live singing performances, too. Feel free to reach me on Instagram if you have any specific questions or queries! @avatarowner
Avatar Owner . 2023-12-04
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Fabulous food from Sea Bass to Vegetarian kebab..Top rate
Dave Mitchell . 2023-11-27
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First time here Fantastic meal Falafel Prawn casserole Salmon Ice cream Baklava Plenty of drinks Outstanding service Wow 👍👍👍👍
davethedrill . 2023-11-17
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Great food, great staff and really looked after us (and we were a big group) for an enjoyable birthday celebration for my husband. Brilliant live singer Paolo really made our night. Thank you
Tracy B . 2023-11-11
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The food was beautiful, me and my friends loved it. The scenery/decorations inside are gorgeous as well, so peaceful and tasteful. The food was actually so good that I felt compelled to leave a review. Very attentive service too. Will definitely be coming back here!!
Eve . 2023-11-09
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Fantastic venue, food and atmosphere. We had the most amazing meal with 20 of our friends on Saturday evening. Food was served together, hot and absolutely delicious. The staff are really lovely and so welcoming and pleasant. We cannot wait to go back!
marcolombardelli . 2023-11-05
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Definitely recommend!! Brilliant service, generous portions, and good wine/drinks selection.
Sanjeev Solanki . 2023-10-22
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The food was very average but the price was expensive. The restaurant was cold and there was no music or background noise so felt a bit dead. The grilled octopus was very chewy. The chicken was okay. Expected more
Rahim Hankin . 2023-10-17
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Great food and service. Best Turkish we have been to in St Albans.
Barry Shlong . 2023-10-15
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We were disappointed by the lack of enthusiastic passionate waiters. It was our first time at Ayos and would have liked them to welcome us more warmly and sell us the menu. We were quite shocked at how expensive it was - £10 for one tentacle of octopus! £5.90 each for a dollop of hummus and taramasalata. £21 for kebab. The Shish kebabs were average, in my opinion there are better Turkish restaurants in St Albans for the same price with better quality fresher ingredients.
Claire J . 2023-10-11
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We've walked past this place a few times so decided to give it a go. We booked ahead and got seated. No one rushed to take a drinks order so we had to flag someone down as we had a deadline due to a show. We placed our order for the meal but that was a faff. I asked if I could have chips rather than rice with my chicken shish and you would have thought I'd asked to change the entire dish. The waiter muttered something about not doing amendments on Fridays or Saturdays and they'd be enough chips with my husbands dish to share. So I asked if they could just leave the rice off then given I don't eat it. Again, I was met with mutterings about not being sure if they could do that. Starting to lose patience I said don't bother, I'll just scrape it off myself if it's too much bother. Eventually they did it but it left me far from impressed on their customer service. The food was nice enough although £20 for a chicken shish (and not loads of chicken) and chips wasn't amazing value. They also all seemed unsure when asking about ingredients in sauces on some menu items. Overall, ok but won't be making a return visit.
ClareS1981 . 2023-10-09
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That's shame because food was very good, but customer service was horrible.
Katarzyna Palczynska . 2023-09-28
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Fantastic afternoon meal ..spot on friendly staff 👍
Kev Gwillim . 2023-09-25
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We have been coming here years and the food and service is excelent. Its family run and they are dedicated to a great experence.
djm123456 . 2023-09-22
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Good place for Dine in and lovely food.
Tallal Ahmad . 2023-09-20
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We went on a weekday evening for a friends birthday and it was sparsely occupied but 3 out of the 4 tables were celebrating birthdays there. We ordered quite a few things and it was suggested we order it together so that the kitchen doesn't get confused and they brought it out separately so that our mains dont get cold but it was quite a while before the mains came out after the starters were over. We ordered 3 starters - hummus with lamb, beef sausage, falafel - they were all delicious and I would definitely recommend For the mains we ordered - adana kofte, chicken casserole, chicken with cream and the chicken lightly wrapped with yogurt which was suggested to me by the Sohib the server. All but the Chicken with cream was wiped clean. My recommended dish was out of this world and I'm craving it every day since. Everything was served with rice as well. The drinks were tasty but I would say the fish bowl is overpriced. Regardless, I would definitely visit again for an amazing Turkish/Kurdish fine dining meal.
Anshula K . 2023-09-15
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Been there few times and never disappointed, live music always great with good freshly cooked food, good service and cocktails, highly recommended
_brahim_973 . 2023-09-12
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Casual family meal on Sunday evening. Although quite empty, the service was poor. The young men working were more interested in the group of 3 women celebrating their birthday - offering shots etc. I had to get up to ask for drinks and went to the bar to ask about a wine. They knew nothing and were unhelpful. I ordered and sat down then was asked after our meal was mainly over how it was? The waiter was shocked I said it was not good and still had not brought my drink. They he said there was an error in the system ?? Although I asked at the bar. The food was not good- small portions of not meagerly presented mixed grill, chewy sweet octopus and non existent limp salad. When we asked for the bill, they plainly said service was removed. Having paid cash we were then made to wait around as they had no changes!
543nisha . 2023-09-11
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Best place to eat and spend a friday or saturday night drinks
Aziz Usak . 2023-09-10
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Lovely service and extra special attention for my mums birthday. Treated us so well. Food was delicious! And what a lovely setting on a warm evening. Thankyou.
Annabelle Keatley . 2023-09-10
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Big expectations for this place but was really let down. The service was non existent, drinks order was quick but had to ask for our food order to be taken, and we were there for nearly 2hrs before our mains arrived - this was after asking 3 times without anyone coming over to explain or apologise! The calamari isn’t fresh, and the food is average and not worth the London prices!
honesttraveller22 . 2023-08-27
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Average food, very poor service; took 2 hours from arrival to getting our main course. When it came it was luke warm so another wait to get it heated up. Very inattentive/disinterested staff. For some reason the moussaka is served with rice which apparently can;t be changed on a Friday or Saturday, so I had to pay extra to get any salad. Very bland moussaka with more peas in it than anything else; hardly any aubergine, gristly meat. Very poor value for money Extremely noisy, very difficult to have any conversation with anyone
Elizabeth W . 2023-08-26
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Would definitely recommend! I’ve been there 3 times already and if someone ask me to go out in St Albans is the first restaurant that comes to my mind! Love there
Bruna Montaldi . 2023-08-22
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Excellent all round great to have some live music too
Julie Ashwell . 2023-08-21
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I will never get tired of Ayos. The excellent consistency of the food and service is second to none. My mum would like me to quote her “it’s the best, I want to come back tomorrow”.
tamaravega . 2023-08-19
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Great night, great food and fabulous ambience. Staff very attentive and we weren’t rushed to leave the table. Friday and Saturday nights they have a singer who was brilliant, he wasn’t too loud as we could still have a conversation! Will definitely be back.
TriciaG609 . 2023-08-05
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Lovely chilled restaurant. Had the fixed price lunch menu - everything was great. Desserts were standard except for the baclava which was excellent
Jamie Harris . 2023-08-04
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We’re regular visitors to Ayo’s and it’s never a disappointment. Consistently great food, wonderful service, and a really relaxing atmosphere. I would highly recommend.
Victoria L . 2023-08-03
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When I say this was the best kebab I've had I mean this was the best kebab I've ever had 👌🏻 Lovely pleasant staff and a wholesome owner who came by to check on us and the food. I would highly recommend yogurt lamb beyti - a distinctive flavour than other beytis I've had. Also the salad was at a different level of taste, recommend the Ezme salad too! Very relaxed chilled environment, don't take my word for it - see for yourselves 😁
Bir Türk Asker . 2023-08-01
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Although we had a sketchy start with it taking three members of staff to seat us after we gave all three our name upon request and saying that we had booked, it was a lovely evening. The food was very good and our table hosts were very attentive. We went earlier in the evening and it was quite quiet which meant a relaxed ambiance. It is a very trendy looking restaurant as well. We shared hummus, halloumi, sujuk and garlic mushrooms for starters and then had various shish meats for mains, along with a salmon. The meat was cooked perfectly and was nicely marinated. Overall, a nice family evening.
JMadders10 . 2023-07-29
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Great food puts you in a great mood. The service and food here is great. 👍 But make sure to make reservations and keep to time cos there is usually a rush on the weekend (starting on Friday) and finding a spot could be difficult.
Obi Emechebe . 2023-07-19
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Tasty lunch deal menu. Tried calamari, was very nice.
Anna Voloshchuk . 2023-07-18
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Such a shame. The food was good and the atmosphere was fun. But the main manager/ point of service was soooo rude. I simply would not go back because of him.
Emma Murray . 2023-07-17
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Went here to celebrate our wedding anniversary. Very nice inside. Food was excellent and the service matched it. There was a live singer who was also good. At times it was a little loud but it was a Saturday night.
Mark Rainey . 2023-07-16
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Went here to celebrate our wedding anniversary. Very nice inside. Food was excellent and the service matched it. There was a live singer who was also good. At times it was a little loud but it was a Saturday night.
Mark R . 2023-07-16
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Tasty food and great live music at the weekend.
Rak Hudson . 2023-07-15
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Really lovely food and cocktails and the music was good too, although songs were a bit cheesy but did get everyone up dancing. The live music was good. Service was a bit slow to start as we sat for ages before anyone came over and...
Popsicle200 . 2023-07-15
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Ayo's is a good idea, if you like Turkish and Kurdish dishes (the lamb is very delicious). The turkish coffee is excellent.
Tamás Mihályfi . 2023-07-03
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Fantastic restaurant with great atmosphere. Eaten there several times and never disappoints
Chris . 2023-07-01
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Lovely family own restaurant. Modern decor with dimmed lighting 😊 The octopus to start was cooked just right & the mixed sish was delicious and very tender, served with rice, salad and garlic/chilli sauces. Staff were relaxed and friendly. Overall a fantastic dinner 😄
Amy Green . 2023-06-27
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As always, the quality, service and value are top notch. Our server, Rodi, was lovely and the restaurant always has a good ambience. My mum and I are semi regulars here. Would recommend.
tamaravega . 2023-06-18
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Menu is incorrect and makes it very difficult to order with allergies and intolerances. Menu items labeled GF actually weren’t GF as communicated by the waiter (who was very helpful given the circumstances). Other Menu items labeled DF have butter cooked into the rice as...
Ruby H . 2023-06-15
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SO GOOD. The hot and cold mezze is divine. Lamb was perfect, will be back.
Leila Wolford . 2023-06-04
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Great food, friendly service, great atmosphere. Only challenge was how loud the music was!! The food, cocktails and wine were all delicious and couldn’t fault them if I tried. Restaurants seem to have an ambition to be a club and a restaurant in one: third...
strwberrydelight . 2023-05-19
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Had the most amazing meal yesterday evening. The food was amazing. We changed our table and it was no problem for our waitress Agnes.. She was absolutely superb, we had an extra table added as we ordered so much food can’t wait to return.
Zoe Parsons . 2023-05-13
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The atmosphere, food, dj & saxophone player were excellent but unfortunately the bottomless was not bottomless - we had about 3 glasses each, then trying to get another glass after 10 past 1 when there was 20 minutes left was impossible. Even though we called...
bridget f . 2023-05-13
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Fantastic place. Lovely food and great atmosphere. Friendly staff and would highly recommend a visit.
Paul Gurney . 2023-05-05
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This was the second time I’ve been to this restaurant but I won’t go back for a third. The food was tasty when we got some but the staff attitude there was awful. So we settled the bill after the starters and went somewhere else.
Michelle B . 2023-04-29
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