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Nº 256 in 2648 in Liverpool

Nº 1 of 8 Turkish in Liverpool

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Went here for family meal on Easter Sunday. Must say it was a fantastic experience. Food was delicious, staff were really friendly and attentive. Would definitely, highly recommend a visit 👍👍👍👍👍

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Joe Bennett . 2024-03-31

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What a lovely little Gem, the food was lovely, the staff where very friendly. I could highly recomend it.

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Eddie Roberts . 2024-03-18

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Always like to visit this restaurant. Food is great. A good selection. Really friendly service. Nothing is too much trouble. Prices are reasonable & for us, it's fairly local.

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Ian Douglas . 2024-03-10

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We came for an early Mother’s Day meal. The food was Superb! We got the hummus to start and it was amazing, We got the mixed platter for our mains, WOW! It was beautiful! The kids meals were lovely too. Amazing friendly staff, Kate was our server she was great with the kids and was so lovely, helpful and promp with our service. Nothing was to much trouble. We will definitely be back! If you’re looking for fresh, delicious food this will be right up your street! We will definitely be returning thankyou so much all at Defne.

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Justy91 . 2024-03-09

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Great food but very quiet so we got first class service. Been a few times and will definitely be going again!

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Edward Brown . 2024-03-08

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Anniversary meal, food was fabulous and service was outstanding. Great atmosphere and great variety on menu. Staff were extremely helpful, friendly and nothing was to much trouble.

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Connector51669856131 . 2024-03-05

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Wow , what a gastronomic delight, you would be crazy to miss this amazing place !

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Michael Herring . 2024-03-02

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Amazing meal as always , one of our favourite restaurants in Liverpool. Food is always gorgeous and huge portion. Chicken kebab is my favourite

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Morris1234567890 . 2024-02-26

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Brilliant as always, here once a week and the foods always great. Friendly service, good atmosphere would recommend to anyone

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856mattyc . 2024-02-26

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Great relaxed atmosphere for a couple, food was unreal. Nice and quiet atmosphere. Great service, recommend the chicken beyti!

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Guide12489366453 . 2024-02-20

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Excellent meal once again at DEFNE been there many times and always had a lovely meal staff are amazing nothing is ever too much trouble food is always excellent quality and plenty of it highly recommend

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Rebecca M . 2024-02-18

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First time here we were greeted by very nice staff they made us feel very welcome,the service from start to finish was excellent,the food was delicious,full of flavour and well presented

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Julie Porter . 2024-02-18

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This was our first time at this venue. Food was lovely and tasty. Excellent and friendly service. Would definitely go back again. Food was thoroughly enjoyed by everyone in our goup. Would highly recommend this restaurant.

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Phyllis M . 2024-02-18

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Food was absolutely gorgeous, all cooked fresh and so tasty! The staff were brilliant, really friendly and helpful! Will definitely be back again!!

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Clare P . 2024-02-18

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Amazing food, best bread I’ve tasted, kebab so tasty, really great service, staff lovely. Can’t wait to come back very soon

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Resort633338 . 2024-02-18

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Have been going here for years with family. Food is always 10/10, so tasty. Service ok - sometimes average, sometimes good but the food quality is always great!

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Hels1212 . 2024-02-16

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Excellent food and great menu. Fantastic service and friendly casual atmosphere. Will definitely go again and highly recommend.

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KarenM8387 . 2024-02-10

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Amazing little restaurant, hidden gem! I have got to say it is by far the most tastiest place to eat! Service is absolutely outstanding! Little family run proppa Turkish restaurant! Prices are extremely cheap for the quality of food and top service! Brilliant atmosphere will always love this little restaurant! 5 stars ⭐️

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G6842XQkatem . 2024-02-08

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Best food.. lovely Katy served us. Happy atmosphere We were amongst three groups celebrating birthdays. Great night My friend is coming back on her birthday because she was so impressed. House wine delicious 😋

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Diane L . 2024-02-07

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2nd time we have been here now and it was as good as the 1st time. Lovely staff relaxed atmosphere and most of all good value for money food nothing overcooked all tasty will definitely be back again thanks :)

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F3918TBandrewr . 2024-02-06

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Really enjoyed it here. I went last night for the first time and I will be going back. The food was lovely and as were the staff. I got the halloumi kebab and it came with fried veg, rice and salad. I would get this again but then I’d want to try the other stuff on the menu. Lovely.

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Joanne Rushton . 2024-02-04

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A fantastic restaurant. The food and service were first class. Couldn't recommend it highly enough. Katie and Anna who looked after us were great. They were so friendly and couldn't do enough for us.

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Paul B . 2024-01-28

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I was at a lose end with a couple of hours to kill and was starving so decided to treat myself to a Turkish, I’ve never dined alone so was a bit apprehensive however the 2 lovely ladies that greeted me made me feel at...

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JonnyB7919 . 2024-01-27

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fabulous service. The food is delicious 😋 and very reasonably prices. Great atmosphere very authentic turkish. I'd visit here everyday if I could

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kelleymearle . 2024-01-25

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We were recommended to come here and it didn’t disappoint Food was amazing portion sizes are huge We got complimentary bread and Hummus Staff were so welcoming and helpful advising about the menu We will definitely be returning would highly recommend

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cathy i . 2024-01-25

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Best turkish in the area by far tried them all and nothing beats it here great atmosphere an small and just right. The service is second to none an staff are very friendly can can't do enough for you. The food is excellent, the meatballs...

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Alex M . 2024-01-25

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The staff were all friendly! The food… very bland. King prawns as a starter - wouldn’t recommend. Would I visit again? Possibly if other restaurants were fully booked.

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monique mclean . 2024-01-22

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Food was amazing service especially from Kate was perfect such a friendly polite and bubbly girl. Kate brings the service to a high profile service deffo coming back for food and to see Kate made a new friend xx

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debra o . 2024-01-21

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Been here a few times over the years. Not been for a few years but my Adana was full of grizzle. Not sure if they are using cheap mince but it put me off going back again. There are much better Turkish restaurants in Liverpool.

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neilg444 . 2024-01-20

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Great food, great staff and very well priced I would definitely go again and would recommend it to any one who is looking to try somewhere new

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Peter R . 2024-01-20

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Great restaurant, food delicious and nothing too much trouble for the staff. Chilled atmosphere. Would recommend.

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Justine C . 2024-01-19

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Our first visit and what can I say other than Epically Amazing!!! ... Amazing food. Amazing service. Amazing cocktails. Would definitely recommend and we'll definitely be back!

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Liam R . 2024-01-19

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What can I say amazing food, and fantastic staff. Been a few times and food always gorgeous. Big shout out to Kate and the team for looking after us and making our evening memorable.

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Boys2325 . 2024-01-17

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Been a quite a few times and every visit the food is amazing. The chicken and lamb kebab is my favourite. Never had a bad meal. Portion sizes are good, always a struggle to finish when you have a starter. The restaurant has a lovely...

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R5547JCjennyb . 2024-01-17

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The food and staff are amazing. Lovely place to eat. The mixed grill was Sue-Perb!! My first time, but definitely not the last

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James W . 2024-01-14

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Been here a million times love the food and atmosphere, special shout out to the blonde lady, she’s been here a while which shows good management too. Food always spot on, hot and nice to see the chefs prepare it !!

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Sarah M . 2024-01-13

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Second visit here and they never fail Gorgeous meal I had the mixed fish kebabs Lovely atmosphere And amazing service

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Katie A . 2024-01-13

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Couldn’t fault the food atall, everything was super fresh. Amazing atmosphere & staff couldn’t do more for me and my group. The blonde lady service in particular was amazing! Highly recommend

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Callum H . 2024-01-13

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Amazing food! Second vist here and will definitely be returning again soon. Staff are lovely. Lots of choice on menu and reasonable prices. Really good tasty food 😋 👌🏻

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DPats113 . 2024-01-12

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Food is always amazing! The staff are always really nice and attentive. We have been multiple times and we would definitely recommend!

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siobhanmolyneux . 2024-01-06

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First time coming to this restaurant after wanting to come for ages. It has a lovely feel when you walk in and the staff were all so friendly and helpful. I had the soup which was homemade and lovely. The chicken wings wer so succulent...

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Deanhulme147 . 2024-01-06

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Love the food here and good kids menu too. We have had both takeaway and sat in and just as good whichever we do

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Emma Dadswell . 2024-01-04

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Really good (as always) we always get the chicken kebab and it’s always cooked well and tastes fresh, there are loads of Turkish places but this one in my opinion is by far the best - never had a bad meal here in 6 years...

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robert t . 2024-01-04

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We came for a late lunch / early dinner on NY Eve. Everything, from making the reservation thru to end of our visit was PERFECT! The food was wonderful for all 7 of our party (starters and mains). The flavours were fantastic. The seafood casserole...

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Jojobonner44 . 2024-01-04

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Always a pleasure to dine here. Staff including the chef are always welcoming and give a great service. Food is amazing and we always bring visitors here when they come to stay.

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Heather Styles . 2024-01-02

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Absolutely outstanding food, generous portions and amazing staff. Prices very reasonable too. It’s been a while since we visited but we will be back very soon 😍😍😍

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salbonner . 2023-12-31

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Been here a few times & excellent every visit. Fish kebab & mixed kebab both spot on. Staff really friendly & the place has a nice atmosphere. Great value for money too.

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John F . 2023-12-28

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I have been coming here for years with my family and friends. Friendly staff, and excellent food and good service.

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Diane J . 2023-12-23

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Delicious food , Lamb shank was fall off the bone - don't eat before you come seriously !!! Staff attentive and friendly .

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chica442 . 2023-12-18

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We visited as the restaurant had great reviews and they were not wrong. Lovely authentic Turkish food, service was fast and the staff were fabulous! We would highly recommend.

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Yasmina H . 2023-12-16

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after reading good reviews found the food pretty ordinary - got mixed grill -basic with no sauces or complimentary bread they were extra !!! Starter of garlic mushrooms was slop looked and tasted like tinned or frozen with a sloppy garlic sauce poured over the top won't be rushing back

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Mersey Bus . 2023-12-15

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Brilliant service, lovely food waitress couldn’t do enough for us would definitely recommend this restaurant

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Julie S . 2023-12-12

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Fantastic food and fantastic service as always. Absolutely love it here staff couldn’t do enough for us !!!!!

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Michelle J . 2023-12-12

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We booked upstairs out for a big family meal For our grandads 93rd birthday. Upstairs was lovely. We had a young lad and a young girl serving us all night. They were smiley happy and polite. Nothing at all was a problem. They were so...

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cmooney210490 . 2023-12-12

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Amazing restaurant. Just wandered in off the street during a business trip and found this gem of a restaurant. The staff were friendly and the food was absolutely out of this world. The food was incredibly authentic, plentiful and super tasty. My fish kebab was...

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philipcX393TN . 2023-12-12

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I come all the time with my family, lovely service, great food and fabulous for a casual night for food and drink!!

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Sadie G . 2023-12-10

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I regularly return to this restaurant because of the lovely food and excellent service. Staff are always welcoming and chatty without being overbearing which gives it a nice atmosphere. The food is delicious, especially the chicken defne and the amazing complementary bread! 😋

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Claire H . 2023-12-09

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Absolutely fantastic food, lovely restaurant and great service! I would highly recommend!

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Natasha Gleave . 2023-12-09

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Best Turkish around tried a few but find myself coming back again and again to Defne, food excellent, staff attentive and chatty price reasonable. Keep up the good work

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747Bryan . 2023-12-08

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Lovely food, great service. Would defo go again.

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Lynn Bentley . 2023-12-07

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This is our 'go to' place if we want a delicious meal, greeted by lovely staff in a great atmosphere. Always welcoming and accommodating. Definitely recommend it.

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Carla B . 2023-12-05

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Fantastic, friendly, welcoming staff. Lovely food, tried a number of dishes from the menu, starters, and mains. Would definitely recommend for families and couples.

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Ian F . 2023-12-05

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Food was lovely and fresh, the staff super friendly and welcoming and really chatty. Would recommend

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meganlouises2020 . 2023-12-03

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Amazing food couldn’t fault it at all restaurant was a little bit cold but I got the mixed kebab and partner got beytik lamb which was amazing would definitely go back

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Lee M . 2023-12-02

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Absolutely delicious food every time. I’m autistic, so consistency is very important for me. The starters, mains, cocktails, and desserts have all been top notch, and the staff are so wonderfully friendly. Aintree’s had great take-out places for a while, but not really any stand-out...

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Marie D . 2023-11-28

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Very welcoming restaurant, staff were great and food was gorgeous. Such big portion sizes deffo get your moneys worth. Ended up bringing some home with us. Filo pastry with feta and parsley i would deffo recommend 👍🏽 great for a little night out.

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Rebecca C . 2023-11-28

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The food was amazing !! So fresh and tasty and the service was 10/10. Staff were so lovely and attentive to our needs. Couldn’t recommend this place any more! I’ll be back.

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lucy M . 2023-11-27

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staff are lovely, very friendly and bubbly food was delicious and very fast out the kitchen. With a variety of wine options on the menu

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Stevie B . 2023-11-25

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Best chicken Beyti I’ve ever had! Lovely place I keep coming back to. Chef even wrote my name out on the dish <3

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Inspire57704124934 . 2023-11-20

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Excellent service and wonderful staff. highly recommended this restaurant, the food was delicious will 100% be back!

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F285WAchristieb . 2023-11-19

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Very interesting menu choices, we could have ordered any one of about ten dishes, our selections were very satisfying, we will probably skip breakfast tomorrow, our waitress Kate was very helpful throughout from arrival to departure, we c are G happy to recommend Defne as...

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Tom E . 2023-11-16

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First time here, granddaughter’s choice for her 10th birthday meal. Fabulous food, fabulous staff will be back.

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Pam P . 2023-11-16

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Delicious Turkish food, fabulous Turkish wine,very good value, great atmosphere and top hosting and hospitality from Kate, thank you very much. It was our 2nd visit and we will be back again for sure. The mixed grill is a highlight, generous portion and full of...

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morganenright1 . 2023-11-16

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This is genuinely my favourite place to eat in Liverpool. Really friendly staff; excellent food and drink. Good for a night out, and family friendly! Give it a try!!!

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John Gradwell . 2023-11-14

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I've been here a few times and it hasn't disappointed once. Both the food and the atmosphere are brilliant; the staff are friendly and helpful, and the cocktail menu is excellent! FYI, it's also a great place to visit after going to Aintree Races. Give...

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John G . 2023-11-14

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Excellent service lovely people made u feel at home . Kate and Anne an asset to the business nothing was a bother. The mixed grill was phenomenal by top chef Hassan the Turkish kebab king , and will be back 😀

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Louis S . 2023-11-13

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Great find on the way back from the football! Lovely service and fantastic food. Really enjoyed the mixed grill.

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charlotte m . 2023-11-12

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Excellent food and service by kate

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Billy Wilson . 2023-11-12

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Brilliant place with lovely food and staff, our favourite restaurant , staff always give great service

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Michelle C . 2023-11-09

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Lovely service and delicious food! I’ve been afew times would definitely go back The people who work there are so friendly! I got the beyti for my main and it was amazing!

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Ellie0816 . 2023-11-07

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We’ve been regulars here since we moved to the area a few years ago. Food has been consistently excellent, accompanied by lovely service from Kate and the team. Nothing is too much trouble: the chef was once on his way out the door to go...

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132berrya . 2023-11-06

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Always Lovely Food & Staff are really friendly. A firm favourite of my family. The best Turkish restaurant around.

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GrandTour06942735153 . 2023-11-06

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This is basically a kebab shop - am I missing something ? The chicken was dry and the salad limp and all together uninspiring.

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I5883JVkeith . 2023-11-03

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This place is lovely the tea time special was really good value the dips and fresh warm bread where my highlight as that’s my favourite Mains where massive couldn’t finish everything definitely worth a trip with family or friends waiters where lovely and they have...

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Mobile591015 . 2023-11-03

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Great food as always mixed grill is are favourite nice friendly staff that make you feel welcome the best Turkish around

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Lee w . 2023-11-01

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The best Turkish restaurant around food is excellent staff are always pleasant and welcoming we go most weeks

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Nelly M . 2023-11-01

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Absolutely fantastic restaurant. Food is amazing, staff are so attentive and friendly, nothing is too much for them! Would highly recommend, such a lovely restaurant

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H7871ANlindaw . 2023-10-29

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Fabulous meal, cant believe it is on our doorstep and we haven't been before. Walking distance of Aintree Racecourse. Spent a lovely day at Aintree, booked into Defne for dinner, took about 8 mins if that to reach restaurant from course. Staff very welcoming on...

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Gordon t . 2023-10-29

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Food is amazing and staff go above and beyond lamb shank and tiger prawns we’re delicious everything on menu is delicious

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NorthStar15043661282 . 2023-10-28

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Really friendly staff from the moment we stepped foot in the door. There were a few tables left and was given the choice of where we’d like to sit which was nice. We ordered the mixed platter for starter which was more than enough food...

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justinewoollard89 . 2023-10-26

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Great night out with friends. Party of 14. Food was fabulous and plenty of it. Lovely atmosphere and friendly staff.

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susancN2 . 2023-10-26

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Had a lovely chicken kebab. Quickly seated and served. Lovely girl served us. Everyone friendly and welcoming. Would come again!

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Tess T . 2023-10-25

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Have visited here several times now and the food is always great. Staff are nice, friendly and helpful. Tahini is one of the best around and sometimes we will go just to have a selection of starters. I highly recommend a visit here as it...

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Meek01 . 2023-10-24

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This is our favourite Turkish restaurant for both eating in and taking out. Food is always so fresh and amazing! We dined in tonight, and the food was the nicest we've ever had there. Waitresses are lovely too and saw to our every need. Can't...

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emmadL8111PY . 2023-10-23

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Perfect place for a lovely meal. Staff are amazing every time we go. Lamb chops and chicken wings are amazing

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Emmagoodman93 . 2023-10-23

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Our dinner was lovely , thank you so much to our waiters Anna and Kate 10/10, lovely atmosphere and drinks

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Lucy A . 2023-10-22

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Outstanding. Amazing tasty food. Great portions all served by the most friendly and wonderful staff. Even given complimentary bread and the best ever home made hummus I've eaten here numerous times and wouldn't hesitate in recommending. You MUST give it a go. I 100% guarantee...

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Lee L . 2023-10-22

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Really tasty, quick, friendly service from Kim. Good portion size. Nice relaxed atmosphere. We had mixed kebab and lamb kebab. Dips and bread to start: really nice

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deej250483 . 2023-10-22

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Food is unreal. Cocktails unreal Poliet friendly helpful staff. Definitely recommended

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Courtney Mccarthy . 2023-10-22

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Absolutely outstanding, delicious food. Piping hot, tasty food. Great menu. The staff are so welcoming, nice to see the staff so happy & helpful. Are favourite place to eat. 5 Stars

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Hayls123S . 2023-10-20

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