Carlos Bbq & Takeaway in Cambridge

I'm usually not inclined to leave reviews but this is an exception! As soon as I walked in the owner, Carlos, was extremely welcoming and prepared me a seat and brought a tea to drink whilst waiting for the food. I had the lamb shank which honestly was one of the best I've had and he even gave a free baklava at the end, which again was extremely good! Honestly one of the best places in Cambridge both for the food but also the hospitality from Carlos and I regret not having come here before today! Despite seeming very unassuming from the outside I would highly recommend this place to anyone in the area!

Needs to explain what the salad is and the sauce I’m allergic and it was cold

Favorite kebab in Cambridge. Carlos is the sweetest

Train delayed? About a mile from the station is this kebab shop / cafe. The owner, Carlos?, was polite and cheerful. The burger topped with kebab meat was made for me while I waited with my hot chocolate. Well worth a visit.

Carlos' doner kebab and desserts are amazing. Carlos' humanity is also number 10. It is a must-visit place for those who happen to be in Cambridge.

Very tasty food, good prices, friendly service - they even bring you a free cup of tea!

WOW! We were blown away by the warmth and care of Carlos. Thank you for serving us the most delicious kebab and making our day with the gorgeous tea and treats! Kind regards, your Cameroonian Friend!

I am very surprised by the good reviews! I recommend you to look in his kitchen! I have never seen such a dirty place anywhere!

Loved the food. One of the best halal foods in Cambridge. Truly delightful and delicious 😋. Perfect quantity and quality.

I have been at this place many times over the years. Three things have been constant. First, the food is of very good quality, with savours complementing each other nicely. Second, the quantity of food is on the generous side. Third, the staff is very welcoming, generous and kind. They often give us something we did not order, whether it's tea, a plate of hummus or some desserts. This is an assuming place from the outside, but really welcoming and heart-warming once you get in. I really recommend to give it a go. Thank you Carlos bbq for a wonderful experience.

Carlos always welcomes us warmly when we arrive . The food he prepares is of a very high standard and today's lamb shank, served on a bed of rice, with a large fresh salad, tart and with hints of lemon juice and possibly cider vinegar, and warm pitta and humus, drizzled in olive oil, was the best ive had yet. The lamb was so mouth wateringly soft and moist, it virtually fell off the bone. This was served with strong Turkish tea, and finished off with baklava. My friend had the chicken special which was just as good by his estimation. In my opinion Carlos makes the absolute best Turkish food in Cambridge. And he is so welcoming, he always greets his customers like old friends. I recommend him, and his food, most highly.

Great food, great portions, reasonable price!

Friendly chef, lots of tables, shared a plate with my boy and we had a good time trying all the desserts. Good value, too.

Really kind people and good service , amazing chai here ❤️

A few weeks ago I can and got me some lamb donner and when I say it was the best tasting dinner I mean it the boss man had given me free baklava I enjoyed everything top notch I recommend.

Never ever order from here they always ignore the order notes ask for garlic and lamb done no salad no chilli they were filled with them!

First time having lunch here. The portion of the dish of lamb doner with rice was huge, and it was tasty and hot 😋👍 The owner was very nice, he gave me a cup of hot tea and a piece of turkish delight for free😊 Definitely recommend

Good tasty large cheap bonus extras

You always know what you’re getting with Carlos,happy smile, Great character the most amazing tea,nice little cakes super chicken kebabs what more can a man want!!

Brilliant halal food and service. My only complaint would be that carlos doesn’t always give you what you order 😆. Feels like I’m being fed by my own family members at times. If I order a wrap on its own he’s like ‘No no you need to eat more’ (if he does make me something more expensive that I didn’t order he’ll knock a couple £ off the price, and sometimes give me a free piece of dessert to compensate). He is a great guy (other reviews would back this) and the prices are justified by big portion sizes. Rice was a bit bland, pitta wasn’t great either but the bulgur and salad were both nice. Meat is excellent (most important thing) and so are the sauces. Desserts are great. You’re given tea while you wait as well. Food comes very very quickly. Highly recommend 👍

Very delicious halal food and Carlos was very very welcoming ! Thank you so much will come again for sure

Always use Carlos what excellent food . Always hot and tasty there lamb and chicken is so well cooked.sevice always quick and efficient.would recommend anyone to try it

Hi, I have had the chicken Doner kebab at Carlos bbq tonight and I can say I was not ready to taste something that good. It was great and delicious. The hospitality and service was very nice and I will definitely return again to try more things on the menu. I recommend it !!!!!

One of the best restaurants in local area good price friendly people

Rubbish Don't waste money this rude man and his disgusting service deserve nothing. 10 meters ahead in the corner, the Greek is better

Edit : i am hearing its NOT halal. Carlos Bbq is like one of those cafes in world-is-ending postapoclyptic movies where some people get stuck,barricade the door and feel safer. 😀

Arrived mushed and soggy not exactly a word class meal

Definitely the best kebabs in Cambridge. I have been enjoying them for 12 years and am finally getting around to leaving a review. Do be very clear about your order because they can get mixed up, but the kebabs never disappoint. The lamb shish is a particular favourite, good quality and cooked just right.

Fresh & Best Kebab shop also baklava is best one. Carlos is caring and loving person

First time visiting this restaurant with a friend and it didn't disappoint at all. The food there was absolutely delicious and the owner makes everyone feel welcomed, I highly recommend this place for anyone who loves middle eastern or central asian food!!

Ordered from here last night. Had a Sheesh kebab, the chicken was super dry and tasteless, the chips were cold, the salad wasn't fresh and soaking wet. Overall gutted as it cost me £20! Won't be ordering from here again.

This was the worst meal i have ever had from anywhere in Cambridge over 40yrs, kebab meat was probably cooked hours ago & for insult they thew in a few potatoes wedges to make it look like meat . Take my advice, don't waste good money with them.

Me and a friend went there for the first time and honestly it was such a lovely and happy environment. The owner was very happy welcoming us in. The food came quickly and was very yummy. I can’t recommend it enough and will be coming here again.

Must try if you need a place for hot food and friendly service for kids and elderly. Lamb with rice is fantasticly soft. Potato and pepper in the dish is well fried. Lovely BBQ Chicken skew is a good choice for members not eating lamb . Don't forget the dessert pistachio pastry, essence of the whole meal.

Generous portions of food, and a relaxing atmosphere. Amidst it all, owner Carlos is the life and soul of this place. Highly recommended.

Best dinner kebab I’ve ever had. Absolutely perfect. And huge portion (couldn’t finish).

Awful experience (read to know why): Hard to know where to start. I avoid looking at what happened with bad intention, but now looking back, it's hard not to do so. - General: The guy is so random and ignorant of how he treats the customers. - Food: for £15.9, you should expect a good meal. A big portion of carbohydrates (bread + rice). Meat was chewy and tasteless. Rice was cold, tasteless, and hard. - Receipt issue: I wanted a VAT copy. I paid using a card. He couldn't give me a VAT copy for an unclear reason. - Transparency issue: He did not communicate clearly and most of the time discussed the issue with his friends in their language. - Extra charge: He asked me to pay about £1.7 extra to get a VAT copy. Again, it was not clear why although I asked why, and he kept talking with his friends and telling them, 'I pay my taxes.'. - Was it a scam?: To fix the issue, he suggested to pay in cash, and he will refund the money. I did not have the cash, so he asked me to go bring cash!!! I just wanted to sort the issue, not enter an argument. So I was annoyed but brought the cash. He claimed that he refunded the money, which might take 48 hours to show on my bank account. Now, after more than 48 hours, the refund has not arrived yet. - Customer service: no one answered the phone number as I was aiming to fix the problem before writing this review. This is my experience, it might not apply to other customers. I am not interested in what this person's motive is. But please be aware, be careful, and argue if any of these happened to you. Enjoy your trip to Cambridge, its amazing city <3.

**Delivery Review: Disappointing Experience** I recently ordered a chicken kebab and chips, and I regret to say the experience was far from satisfactory. Despite the delivery being remarkably quick, the food arrived cold, which was unexpected given the speed. The quality of the food was disappointing. The chips included a mix of straight fries and curly fries, with small, greasy bits that seemed old. (I did not order curly fries) Everything was thrown together in a large aluminum tub, including the salad. The yogurt sauce mixed with everything else, turning the meal into a damp, unappetizing mess. Having been a loyal customer for years, it's disheartening to see such a decline in standards. The food used to be consistently good, but that no longer seems to be the case. The current quality is not something I believe Carlos would have allowed. I was reluctant to leave this review, but after paying for such poor quality, I felt it necessary. I hope this feedback is taken seriously and that improvements are made. Customers deserve consistency, regardless of circumstances. It felt like the food was prepared without care or effort. Please address these issues, as it's not fair to take customers' money and provide such subpar food. Thank you.

cok lezzetliydi cok sevdik herkesin gitmesi gerekiyo gidebilceginiz en lezzetli restoranlardan biri ozellikle tavuk doner tercih edebilirsiniz

I definitely recommend this beautiful business run by our Turkish Cypriot brother.

Wow ! amazing food, portion size, value for money and kindness. Carlos is so loved by so many people. He looked after my dear friend Vera for years in this cafe. Feeding her up. He treated her with so much love and kindness., it was always her favourite place to go. After her many strokes, when she could no longer speak she would try so hard when I showed her a kind message from Carlos. A lovely man, that puts love and kindness into the food he cooks for you. You are literally eating kindness. We love you Carlos. Best place to eat.

Food was great and fresh. Gave complimentary dessert and drink. Was very generous.Thank you Carlos for making a memorable family lunch.

Wonderful home cooked food at good prices. Large portions and friendly atmosphere.

Very worth going. Not only is the portion size big, also tastes good.

The owner is just so friendly and the food was great. The deserts are delicious.

The best takeaway on Mill Road, great food, friendly atmosphere and good value.

Great food & friendly owner. Will visit again soon!

Best Turkish food I’ve had in Cambridge.

This man is very nice and makes you laugh atmosphere is very good 👍👍

Had a great chicken shish wrap here. Owner was super friendly as well, can't recommend enough.

I don’t know what should I say it really really outstanding food is so delicious specially dessert 😍😍😍 I never try it before I came here first time

I bought 5 different dishes off food. It looked fine when I saw the big takeaway boxes. I ordered lam and chicken fishers. At home I opens the dishes and what I saw was rice, only rice withe a little bit of meat. The lam was over seasoned and not eatable and the chicken was dry like hell. If you like to eat rice you can go to Carlos! Is not the money worth!!!

Amazing food and great service. I've got to admit one of the best burritos i have tried in Cambridge.

Best Shavarma i ever being eating in my life. Thanks Carlos

Amazing kebab, highly recommended

Hands down the best Turkish spot in Cambridge. Carlos is determined to provide an amazing and speedy service going above and beyond. Food was soo delicious I had to go back twice in one week. He kindly gave me Turkish tea as I waited and added some baklava to my order. Carlos never forgets a face or an order so I would 100% recommend👏🏽

Carlos the best in all of Cambridge!!!!!

Amazingly friendly staff, every occasion we’ve been we’ve been offered a cup of tea or free samosas while we wait for our food. Classic selection of kebabs, wraps, plus an impressive selection of baklava, deserts and always a few specials on. Could not recommend enough- quick service, tasty food and we both ate very well for under £25. Carlos, you’re the man.

Carlos is on a mission to provide good quality affordable food in a welcoming atmosphere. The meat is better quality than other places that buy the cheapest they can get. The salad is always has different ingredients because he only buys the best quality on the day. The pastries are home-made. The portions are generous. Mission accomplished.

often come here. terrific boss, large portion, more than enough for one meal!!!

Love Carlos. Known him since Bosphorus days! Lovely bloke & great food! King if Kebabs! 😍

Terrific place to eat all around. I come here to eat often and am never disappointed. The owner is very friendly and nice. I’ve taken friends and family to eat here to raving reviews. Plus the food portion is always massive, great value for money and 100% will recommend!

Very friendly staff they let us taste the meat to make a choice with generous portion. Excellent food and nice place to eat.

Great lamb doner and cheesey chips. Fresh and tasty salad an hummus. Very friendly staff.

Hummus was great. Fresh bread was great. The lamb kofta was epic (i was totally surprised about how good that was. I'd return just for that - juicy and full of flavour wow), the lamb shish was tasty as was the chicken shish tasty too. The chicken shawerma was not the best, his fried chicken wings were surprisingly good and chips were good. The Cacik was delicious. The atmosphere is old school turkish cafe vibe. The kinda place you help yourself to your own drinks. Carlos himself is friendly, welcoming and hard working. The prices are reasonable. We paid £35 total for everything - mixed grill and 3 drinks. Easily enough food for 3 people. Don't be shy to go in. They are welcoming and it's worth it - especially that lamb kofte... honest food, honest prices, generous portions

Brill. Good atmosphere, quickly seated and served, beautiful lamb ribs with bread and salad and humus. Wonderful and walked away home and slept well. Would come back.

The restaurant is easy to find, Mr. Carlos is also super friendly. But it seems like I'm getting price gouged here. I was persuaded to order a fish side dish which was not on the list, I also added snack cakes. I didn't know it was so expensive. Ha ha ha. It doesn't feel like it's really special. What is clear, it makes you full. I'm still curious about coming here. But next time, order what is already listed on the menu complete with prices.

Tasty food with very good price and value. The mixed grill is more than enough for two people. Bossman Carlos is super nice and he also gave us free dessert after the meat feast. Will definitely come back again next time when we are in the city.

Carlos bbq is 10/10 he always accommodates to customers and is very friendly and gives free extras every time I’m there

It's worth going, the food is delicious, the service is very nice. When leaving, the children got sweets :)

Carlos i love your food, its incredible, tasty, and fabulous. I definitely recomend you to come. Incredible people with marvelous food

The food is great but when the chill sauce is put all over the food and I don't want or have an option to de select I can't order from here again Bought lamb done couldn't eat it since chilli sauce was spread all over it even though I didn't want it

Always friendly and welcoming, I look forward to working a long night and getting the chance to pop in and fuel myself with the best Kebab in town. Always fresh and full of flavour, enough to fill me up with more left for later. Mixed Doner with rice in a 9x9x2 inch foil box, masses of food for £14! Fuel for the soul !

Thank you very much for your atmosphere and delicious dishes. The welcome is very pleasant.

Very good food and good service. Thank you!!!!

f you are looking for the best value meal in Cambridge, go to Carlos. Food is fresh. yummy, balanced, abundant and much more... Barbecued meat is delicious but there are also slow cooked specialities and many vegetarian options. Not mentioning the mouth watering desserts. The atmosphere is Mediterranean-Middle- Eastern-Mill Road, decidedly friendly with a touch of joyful madness. And they are one of the very few restaurants to stay open late in Cambridge. If you try it once, you will come again!

Almost every time I come to Cambridge, I pop into Carlo's to get some turkish food, tea, and baklava. Delicious.

That's why he's the king thank you both Carlos and just eat

Ordinarily don't leave reviews - but what a place. I ordered, and after 10 minutes the chef said he didn't see me - and was so open and honest about it - and offered to give me the food for free. Despite me stating happy to pay for honesty, he insisted. Been eating here for 19 years - a great touch.

That's why he's the king kebab... Everything is perfect!

Only thing better than their food is their hospitality

The lamb doner, you can’t miss the hot sauce, it’s very delicious, the best lamb doner I’ve ever had. Great with rice/fries. There's more salad and it's healthier when paired with fries. Serve with rice for a more filling meal and less with a salad. Dessert was Bakklava, a bit sweet for Chinese people, but acceptable. The skin is crispy and the inside is filled with green, which looks like mung bean paste (I guess). The boss also gave us 2 cups of Turkish black tea, which smelled like British and German black tea. It was a bit hot in the sun when I came in the afternoon and I was sweating while sitting, so I recommend coming later. But there are many people at night, so you may have to wait for a table.

They serve you what they want and charge what they want. The food is not very good, my falafels were hard. The only thing that stood out is that it is a family atmosphere and that is nice

Ordered a yogurtlu kebab, a kofte with some sauces on it. I was given a cold, clammy lamb doner with some sauce on it. The lad rudely tried to explain to me that this is how it traditionally is - even though I came here in the past, ordered the same thing and got served the correct dish - either this man doesn’t know anything about Turkish food, or he’s trying to scam his customers. He also went on to act confused when I asked for my fries, saying this dish doesn’t come with fries. Even though it says all kebabs come with fries.

Carlos service is so friendly and kind. We always have a wonderful experience eating there. Take-away is really excellent! 👌🏽 Would highly recommend. Great value for money! 💕

Best service. Feels like home and food is as well as the service. Little Turkey in Cambridge

It was rank. Loved it last time but no salad this time?!! Chicken wings = disgusting

I had really nice lamb shank today thank you carlos

The box with chips is half empty

Asked for no sauce clearly on my order, delivered with sauce over the food. Couldn't eat, contacted just eat

Ordered mixed kebab with chips & got rice. For over £45 on the order no chicken wings either. Tasted good, but not great.

Best kebab in Cambridge. Carlos the Kebab King. Great food🍔🍔🍔

gorgeous food everytime 5***** would highly recommend

I’ll be honest, this place is hella mid. The meat wasn’t flavourful, and the chips were cold. That being said, I’ve heard from others that the food has banged on previous occasions - but it wasn’t the case this time round. Worth giving them a try though! Their meat is all halal.

Alhamdulillah First time in Cambridge. The food was exceptional, we had the steak also the lamb done. After the meal we had turkish tea we complimentary baklava from the owner. Will recommend to come to this establishment. Many thanks to the team and may Allah grant you all barakah.

Super delicious food, big portions. The owner gave us dessert and Turkish tea on the house. Definitely go back again.

This is not the Carlos I remember from Bosphorus No pitta

Meat was cold, and the juice from the wrap had leaked all over the inside of the bag. What a mess! Will still try again, could've been a one off

get a lot for you pounds ok

Amazing guy Have ordered in and done takeout, very good quality ingredients and well cooked. Service always with a smile, simple but all done perfectly Must try place for authentic Turkish cuisine