Efendy in Craven

We received a warm welcome and enjoyable Turkish cuisine here. There's plenty to choose from, including a good vegetarian range and wine from Turkey itself. Leave room for baklava, if you love a proper dessert! We'd love to return

Really great restaurant! I visited with a friend for an early tea. There was so much choice on the menu one of the staff helped us choose and we took his recommendation and the meal was seriously good. We had baklava for a dessert which was gorgeous and coffee to finish. Staff were absolutely lovely, atmosphere was great and the price for food was very reasonable. Brilliant restaurant in Skipton, will certainly be back. Very good! Thank you

This isn't my first review of Efendy, but wanted to do a more up to date one. We visited last night Friday 23rd and had the fish sharing platter for the first time, it was absolutely amazing, so healthy, fresh and tasty! Not going to go on and on but the hot part of Salmon, sea bream and a fish "stew" with all the veg etc were amazing. The sauce which the "stew" was in was so good I could have drank a pint of it! The staff as ever were amazing! One small tip, no pun intended, but if you do visit, you will want to leave a tip for the staff, take cash as you can not pay the tip on card. Keep it up!

A lovely meal out with a friend. I had the salmon and she had the lamb skewer. Both were delicious! Service is always friendly and welcoming. Good atmosphere inside. Portions good size. Always happy to return and recommend to others.

I've been twice recently and loved it both times - lovely staff, very good food, nice atmosphere. Highly recommended, can't wait to go again!

We brought a friend for a birthday meal and the restaurant made us feel special, putting up our balloons and decorating the table for us. Food was delicious ,we had slow cooked lamb , pizza, moussaka - all great . Good sharing starters . Would go again

We visited Efendy with some family for a birthday celebration. From the minute we got there all of the staff erre so friendly and amenable. We hadnt been before so we wernt too sure of some of the menu options but the guy who looked after us was really helpful at explaining everything We were celebrating a birthday and I took a cake and some candles and after we had finished the meal they brought it out and everyone sang hsppy birthday anf they were playing traditional turkish instruments - a really nice touch All food was delicious snd cooked to perfection - would just like to say thank you totbe whole team for a wonderful evening and such great service and food

Wonderful meal for Christmas eve with the family. Busy restaurant was pleasing to see. Staff very friendly and polite. Food was amazing. Portions are superb! We had a sharing platter for 2 and it was ample for 4! Then our mains were delicious! Defintely recommend the salmon and mixed grill. Service was good throughout. Would definitely recommend!

Had a lovely family meal to celebrate my 70th birthday. Service and food were excellent. Nothing to fault at all. They even brought out a dessert and presented it me whilst singing Happy Birthday. Very impressed.

Great night enjoyed with friends. Highly recommend visiting this restaurant if you're in Skipton. Book to avoid disappointment!

First time at Efendi, no booking, they sat us just In front at the door but kindly they moved us to the 1st floor and we were really surprised! Tiny restaurant but with a lot of atmosphere, super friendly manager and efficient staff. The food just amazing! We both eat a lot and the portions are big and everything super tasty.

Last minute booking but so pleased that we did. The restaurant was buzzing on a Friday night but although busy the staff and management could not have been more helpful. We were initially seated at a table for 2 but the manager/owner advised us that a larger table was available upstairs if we would like to move which we did. Thd food was tasty and well cooked. On our departure we were thanked warmly by all the staff. Don't be deceived by the plain tables and chairs this restaurant should be highly recommended.

Been to this restaurant several times (not enough to be a regular but visit once every few months) and we’re always welcomed like old friends. The owner/manager remembers our requirements and ensures we have a great experience. The food is incredible, freshly made and tasty. The mixed grill is highly recommended as is the sucuk. There are vegetarian and gluten free options so they make dining with requirements easier. As it is so good, it gets very busy, so for evenings you must book in advance.

Fabulous!! We booked a table on a Sunday evening during a weekend stay in Skipton after walking past the restaurant a couple of times and we were not disappointed! Service was friendly and quick and the waitress was helpful when we asked about the dishes. Our food was very fresh and hot and SO tasty. Wish we lived closer as it would be on our list of regular places to eat.

I have been visiting Efendy since it opened and I have never once had a disappointing experience. It is without a doubt one of the best restaurants I have been to, and I have travelled all over the world. The food is to an excellent standard. The bread is delicious and the hummus is out of this world. I always have the Beyti or Adana Kofta but recently I tried the Mousakka and that was also incredible. The most special part of this restaurant has to he the service. Aykut is almost always front of house and greets every single customer with a smile. Nothing is too much trouble and he is incredibly attentive and does his best to make sure every guest has a great experience. He has a great team of staff who all work incredibly hard. I have taken many friends and family members to Efendy and they all love it too. We also have a Holiday Let in Skipton and we always suggest to our guests to visit Efendy. Our visitors books often says what a great meal they have had there. My family and I are looking forward to many more years of dining and celebrating our special occastions with Aykut and his team at Efendy. Xxx

Called in after finding this place on Saturday for lunch had the sharing Meze/ mixed grill for 2 , really tasty well presented also had 1 dessert and 3 cokes all for £70. We thought excellent value and quality .

We’ve visited many times and , as time has gone on we feel the quality, of service , and food,, has gone down. I honestly don’t feel the food and the experience is worth the cost. This was meant to be a 50th birthday celebration...

came to this restaurant for my friends birthday and as soon as we entered staff were already rudely staring at us, about 15 waitresses were stood around, felt intimidating as we were only here for a meal. A hair was found in my friends food...

Not very authentic Turkish fare. The salads with Imam bayaldi were very basic and not as good as in other Turkish restaurants. Bread did not compare well either. Not good value for the price.

We really enjoyed our meal at Efendy it's a very unique restaurant amazing mezzes and sharing platters. Also best baklava I have ever had !

Oh my goodness - haven’t enjoyed food this good in a loooong time. 5 stars is simply not enough!!! The staff were lovely too - what more could you ask x

Efendy is always 10/10, been 5 times this year had a different thing on the menu each time but it is always perfect. Such friendly staff and welcoming every time The lamb chops or mixed grill are the go to with calamari for starter, their...

Excellent food and service. We did enjoy everything we had but we did think that it was expensive. We have found this with most Turkish restaurants though. Worth a visit.

Lovely service special mention to Arran a friendly young man . Got us in last minute as it was busy and can see why it’s popular the food was lovely . Definitely would go again When visiting skipton .

Amazing food, place, and service 10/10. Great location and great business. Can tell love and effort put into the food. Love the energy and vibe of this place aswell, a great buissness that deserves all the praise it gets 5 stars would give more if...

3 of us ate last night, the food and service were amazing. I had the mixed grill and the meat was very tender and tasty, highly recommend!

Turkish place in Skipton High Street, busy on a Wednesday evening but we were fortunate to get a late reservation. Very fortunate: the food’s outstanding, the ambience is good and the staff welcoming, friendly and efficient. Delicious moussaka and on the skewers, the tenderest, juiciest...

My friend invited me for lunch to celebrate the end of the school year ( we again survived it :) ). Knowing from her about this fantastic place and delicious Mediterranean food, I decided to choose this restaurant out of many in Skipton. Efendy restaurant...

Enjoyed some excellent food at this lovely little restaurant situated on the high street. The menu is just the right size, offering plenty of choice without being overwhelming. We shared humous and a spicy salsa dip to start, both of which were delicious. My husband...

Visited last night had to wait an hour to get our starters was good but took too long the main meals were the lamb in red wine sauce which was watery and a mixed grill the lamb chop was very small but tasty as for...

Excellent Service and delicious food. I have to write one hundred characters but that says it all.

Firstly I would like to say thank you to Yakut and his team for making my wife's birthday unforgettable. We really enjoyed the food and you get great value for whatever you eat. We were only staying in Skipton for two nights and we visited...

It was our first time visiting. The Food was really tasty and it was all lovely and hot. We found the service to be fab too. I will certainly be returning.

First time to Efendy, and it was excellent. Food was really tasty, and plenty of it. We will certainly come back here again!

Excellent food and wonderful service. Efendy is the best restaurant in Skipton. The vegetarian menu is superb. I recommend the sharing platter. Desserts are great. Check out the cocktails - the White Russian and Espresso Martini are simply first class.

We had been in Skipton for a few days and read some of the rave reviews, Glad to say we were not disappointed. Great little restaurant, the food was lovely ,the staff are warm and friendly and it’s got a great atmosphere. What more could...

Return visit. The staff are still lovely and friendly, very efficient even when very busy. The food is still authentic, good quality, well cooked and blooming tasty! We will be back again. Thank you for a lovely meal

Amazing food, brillaint service. Was meeting up with an old uni mate. We are both foodies. Could talk happily despite being next to the bar downstairs. Nice level of noise. Had starters and mains, came away feeling like we'd been on holiday. Definitely take extra...

The atmosphere of this restaurant is good but no food is worth waiting 1 hour 15 mins for. When I asked about the delay, I just told 'yes it's busy' the food was nice when it came but the long wait and lack of acknowledgement...

Wonderful restaurant Really busy when we visited. Staff were friendly and very efficient. Menu is varied - something for everyone. Great specials - the salmon pate was a treat that ought to be permanently on the menu. The mixed grill was popular as was the...

Lovely atmosphere, friendly staff, amazing food and even a special birthday song for my Mum 🙊. We'll definitely be going again 😁 Thank you for a lovely evening.

A group of 8 to celebrate a birthday, we arrived 20 minutes early and we were able to have our table. The restaurant had called earlier in the day to confirm we were still coming and numbers. The staff are all very friendly and professional,...

Been going to Turkey for 30 years where the owner is from and it was like being back there food wise . Taste flavours even Efe’s beer on draught . This place is truly authentic . Great dips to start then my wife had sea...

Another fantastic meal at one of our favourite restaurants. The warm welcome, the good quality delicious food has been consistent on every visit. Would definitely recommend

Easy street parking in a busy Town was the first surprise but to say the quality of the food beat that

This place has got to be the best Turkish restaurant in the world!! My wife and I had the most wonderful and tasty meals on our two day visit to Skipton. I had Karasik (mixed grill), and she had the hot and cold meze as...

We spent a few days in Skipton [20th-222nd April] and came across this restaurant. Didn't think to book but on arrival was shown to a table. The staff were excellent and the starters and main meal were superb. The total cost was also very reasonable....

What an amazing restaurant! Great service and fantastic, authentic Turkish food, reasonably priced too. I had the mixed Turkish style fajitas, also consumed at our table were lamb koftas and chicken fajitas as well as cheese rolls and mushrooms to start. We’ll definitely be back...

we took an ad hoc drive out to the countryside, and decided to have a meal out before returning home. As we entered a gentleman approached us. Very friendly, and let us have a table, the place was busy, with a lovely atmosphere. pretty wall...

Efendy is such a wonderful place to eat out! I went for an early dinner so when I walked into the restaurant at 15:30 on a Wednesday it was almost empty but that didn’t ruin it in any way. I got to meet the lovely...

Family run independent restaurant. Quick efficient and friendly service. Amazing home made bread and humus. The vegetarian moussaka is spot on . My friend enjoyed her meat dish . Wine reasonably priced. This is the third time I have been will definitely go again.

We had a reservation for 8.30. When we arrived the restaurant was full with a great atmosphere. Our table wasn’t ready so we agreed to return at 9. We ordered but had to wait a long time for our mains to arrive (10.45) the owner...

Came across this fantastic restaurant by chance on a day out in Skipton. Very friendly and accommodating, we didn't have a booking but it was still busy for a Wednesday afternoon. Nice chilled decor with Turkish lamps and decorations. The menu is great and very...

As a family we have been several times, and is always excellent food and service. We went today for mother's day, a family of 7 and no one was disappointed.

We ate early at 6pm and booked a few days before for which we were grateful as it seems very busy and popular, even in February. The service was friendly and efficient and the food was good. We both had the mixed grill which was...

This is our favourite restaurant in Skipton. We love Turkish food and it’s amazing in this place. We had friendly and attentive service from Aykut and all the Efendy team in this cosy restaurant. On Sunday afternoon we had the king prawns to start, for...

Our friends came up from Bath to visit after new year so we thought we would try Efendy as we live in Skipton and got a taxis down all I can say is wow it was amazing the service was great and the food was...

Friendly staff, you are always made to feel welcome. The food is amazing. We travel from Manchester to dine here so it must be good. If you do want to dine here i advise you to book, as the restaurant is always very busy.

Thank you so much to everyone here as you are all so friendly and welcoming. The team really catered for us and my baby daughter. Nothing was too much trouble and they were more than happy to provide a high chair and a place to...

I had the sea bass and hubby had the mixed grill. Both were outstanding. The baklava was special as well. The first time we are from Manchester but not the last time, we couldn't recommend enough 😉.

Simply the best meal we’ve had for quite a while. Fresh, fragrant, and delicious food. Combined with super-friendly service; a flawless meal. Highly recommended if you happen to be in Skipton.

Exceptional food and service! Everyone enjoyed their food and it all looked and smelt amazing. Very authentic Turkish food and high quality meat. Would highly recommend a visit to this little gem!

We came last year for my birthday dinner and 1 year on we are here again . So pleased to see this lovely restaurant doing well. Friday evening and it was full upstairs and downstairs….amazing for a cold January evening. Food was delicious, staff very...

Went last night, good food and service,my only criticism, i asked what food was on the mixed starter, i got told a few bits off the starters!! Id have like to have been told exactly what as I'm not fussed on all of the starters....

First visit to Skipton and so grateful to the owners of our accommodation for recommending this restaurant. Charming, cosy, Mediterranean surroundings are really absorbing and make you forget the lashing-down rain you braved to get there! Lovely warm welcome helps too - thank you. Fantastic...

Myself and some work colleagues dined here this evening. Drinks were served quickly and to our specifications. The food was amazing, served hot and well presented. Staff were lovely and accomodating. We are already planning our next visit!

Just got back from a wonderful lunchtime meal at this restaurant. I booked a table for 14 people of various ages from 7 up to 75 and thought it may be a big ask for them to keep everyone happy and to get us all...

We were considering eating out in Skipton after shopping this afternoon. We were lucky to pop into Efendy and get a table. Really tasty food, friendly staff and lovely restaurant. Thank you for fitting us in tonight. We will definately book next time.

Went for a meal to celebrate a friends 87th birthday & it was my first time. The food was good, however the female member of staff was not good at all! I asked for a bag to take my spare food home in to which...

Had a beautiful meal here NYE teatime. Can only reiterate what has been said, what a lovely & friendly welcome, nothing was too much trouble. The food was just gorgeous and well presented, lots of it too. Will definitely return next time we are in...

We visited Skipton yesterday and noticed this restaurant, we often go to Skipton but have never eaten here before. We will definitely be back again. Lovely choice of food, very good value for money, we ate from the lunch menu but look forward to going...

First time we visited here for a family NYE Lunch: there was 6 of us a 4 adults, 1 infant and a baby. We had reserved our table and when we arrived. We received a warm welcome and seated straight away. The menu is extensive...

We had a fantastic experience on Christmas Day! The food was amazing, but what makes this place stand out from the rest is the brilliant service and warm welcome that awaits you. Thank you so much for making our Christmas Day perfect

Really enjoyed. The food was delicious and the service excellent. One of the best restaurants we have eaten at. Well worth a visit

I was delighted when I heard that one of my favourite cuisines was going to be represented in Skipton, but it has taken me a while to get there and try it for myself. I wasn't disappointed - we enjoyed an excellent meal, and there...

We go at least once a month with lots of different friends and family. The food is authentically Turkish and staff are friendly and efficient. It is always busy simply because it is the best restaurant in Skipton.

Heard lots of good reports so finally went with friends last night. Staff were excellent and initially sat us on left as you go in but every time the door opened it was freezing so when we mentioned it without any fuss they moved us...

The food was really excellent, traditional Turkish cuisine, well prepared, great presentation, superb taste. The guys and girls who worked there were really helpful and friendly. One of our party has a very serious gluten allergy. They prepared their food separately. The location and ambience...

Brilliant food, glad our friend recommended it too us. Great choice, the team looked afterwards and I came out stuff. Definitely somewhere to go again.

Lovely lively atmosphere and a warm welcome on arrival. We chose the sharing platter and were heartened to be told on ordering, that what ever we left would be boxed up for us to take away if we wanted it! The food was lovely as...

We arrived to a lovely warm welcome from the owner who is very professional and a really friendly guy. We had the Feta Cheese & Olives to start, Hot & Cold Meze for 2 which is a really good selection of Turkish & Mediterranean food...

Visited with a group of work colleagues (10 of us in total). Second visit in 6 months for me. I had the aubergine starter followed by the salmon with sautéed potatoes and stir fried veg. Excellent, all cooked to perfection. The service was great too....

Had a fabulous 21st birthday meal for 12 of us. The food was all delicious, service was great and the staff were super-friendly and couldn't do enough for us. Even got Turkish happy birthday with drums. A perfect evening.

Lower floor was full when we arrived at 8pm but a table became available. Service was excellent, Efes lager and a crisp sauvignon blanc were good value. We had the specials of the day, stuffed jalapeños and moussaka for a main. Definitely worth a visit.

Found this lovely place by chance, on a day visit. Excellent friendly staff, very accommodating. Lovely food. We had Hummus and bread between us to start, followed by Som Baligi (salmon) and Adana Kofte (minced lamb skewer). Both excellent and very well presented.

By 7pm the restaurant was buzzing. Service was friendly and attentive. We ordered Moussaka for my wife and the Mixed Grill fro me. The moussaka was nice, perhaps not the best we have eaten or made, but certainly acceptable. My grill was excellent and contained...

Very tasty food but a little bit expensive. Not enough meat 🥩 for the price of the main. Drinks where reasonable priced.

Friendly greeting, given drinks and menus - so far so good. Despite prompting, it then took ages for someone to take our order, ending up being an hour before our starters arrived. The mains similarly took a long time to arrive - so we gave...

Our first time at this place and it was good. The service was quick and efficient but not rushed. The food was very good with plenty to choose from, both meat based and vegetable based. The beer was good and there was a good selection...

This is my 3rd time eating at this restaurant in 3 months. Each time the food has been fantastic quality and the service excellent. The menu is very extensive and I think you'd find something that everyone likes here. I would never have thought Turkish...

Fantastic, freshly made food, served with a smile. All our choices were wonderful, with the wonderful spices and taste of Turkey. Finished off with an amazing home made Baklava- delicious. Highly Recommend!

We went to Efendy last night after reading all the good reviews. It was a birthday celebration with friends. It started well, we had drinks and ordered our meal. We thoroughly enjoyed our starters but then the wait began…… At least 3 tables arrived, ordered...

I had the seafood special and my husband had the mixed grill (lamb lovers heaven). The food was hot and plentiful, the drinks were cold and service was quick and friendly.

Made very welcome service was exceptional and the food was good value Just one or two small issues The window seat isn’t big enough for 6 diners and if your facing the window it’s very bright so a blind would be good Music is a...

My partner and I were on an overnight trip to Skipton and having stayed a while long in the inviting pubs than anticipated, were on our way to Aagrah for a curry to refuel. However en route we spotted Efendy and liked the look of...

Booked a table to catch up with friends. Staff were friendly and helpful. Food was well presented snd tasty. A great evening. Thank you very much.

What a great place, lovely food and staff really made us welcome. A good choice of Mediterranean dishes.

A large group of us had dinner here and everyone's food was fantastic. The manager and staff were attentive and helpful and we had a lovely time because of that. It's also reasonably priced. Looking forward to going again.

I usually come with a group of friends to dine here and it's never a let down. Food is gorgeous, light and tasty and service always extra friendly. If you are looking for a Mediterranean experience in Skipton, this is the place.

Efendy is our favourite restaurant in Skipton. The service and the food are amazing. We had ezme with homemade bread to start and for mains the chargrilled lamb chops and seabass. We had draught Efes and bottle of Yakut red wine too. We love this...