Elif in Liverpool

Delicious, can't wait to return.

Food so tasty. Don’t generally go for Turkish food but this is a good spot

Got a recommendation from a friend for a day out in Liverpool, absolutely top notch, the 2 course lunch option is such good value, the rice!!OMG , the best...Helin was so helpful and friendly, 6 stars...highly recommended

Everyone knows you can’t go wrong with Elif, authentic, fresh and absolutely delicious!! Good service, good vibes, and amazing food.

The initial server male was in a rush and not bothered about us. But the woman who delivered the food was lovely the food was nice and place was clean bit crammed but was good I got a window seat.

The staff is amazing and great, but the food was mediocre to a huge extent. The meat was bland and the chicken was crisp inside and burnt outside. The salad was chunks of carrot chunks of onions and chunks of tomato. Its not a salad thats veggies cut in a bowl. The price compared to the quality was very expensive. For 2 people might be hey okay still though too expensive for the quality. Verdict is 3 stars just because of the staff otherwise id give 2 stars.

Good late night option. Kebabs were legit.

Amazing authentic food. Very different from other Turkish / Kebab places and I recommend you try some new things. Lamb livers, Tarator and Mixed platter (Although the portion felt smaller compared to a year ago) were all brilliant. Must go.

Had Eid lunch here Amazing food & they gave us Eid chocolate! Wil definitely come back. Highly recommend the Sharing dish

I was invited on the evening of Sat. 29 March 2025 by a colleague to meet him in the Bold Street restaurant. The food itself was very nice, and I didn't mind having to wait a while outside, before being admitted. But what I did mind - in fact, what I found rather unpleasant and embarrassing - was being asked (in effect) to hurry up and go, when we had still got nowhere near to finishing the (admittedly large) meal. The way this was conveyed was rather indirect: it began "I'm sorry, would you mind moving tables, we have a party of ten coming?" but when I responded "Of course, that's fine", it became clear that the waitress really just wanted us gone, because I was too slow eating! The waitress, possibly perceiving my (unenunciated) surprise at this added: "Your friend usually eats so quickly" which, being approx. one third my age, may well be true. My friend was mortified. I told him not to worry. But looking at the reviews now (the next morning), I see that our experience of poor service, though not the norm, is by no means isolated. Given how we were treated, might I suggest that a stop-clock be positioned on each table, so that patrons might know when their time is up?!

I have nothing but positive things to say! The food was amazing, and they even asked if we were fasting so they could offer us dates to break our fast. The service was flawless—everyone was incredibly kind and attentive. I’d definitely go back and highly recommend it to everyone!

Great value for lunch menu served till late and very tasty food 👌

The food is a 10, the lamb is phenomenal. The portions are very generous especially the portions to share for 2 or 3, 4 people. The prices are a bit above average but the quality and quantity are on par. The waiters are very well trained and help you make the right choice.

My friends say it's a must try restaurant, I shall be visiting soon. According to them food,atmosphere and service was great.

I made a reservation and visited, and they told me to wait a bit, but they gave me a good seat by the window. Usually, they tell me to sit anywhere for two people, but this place has seats for four, but since I made a reservation, they said they would give it to me. Thanks to that, I was able to eat comfortably and spaciously at the only window seat, rather than the slightly crowded interior. The portions were really generous and large, so I ate until I was full. The fried rice spread out on the floor felt a bit oily, but it had a strange taste that made me want to keep eating. The grilled bell peppers were amazing, and the meat had a meaty flavor that wasn't overpowering, so I ate well.

Great food and a good deal on weekdays lunch. Big meals available and big portion. Just make sure you ask for the lunch menu if you go on the weekdays. Great amount of seating inside and food serves fast.

Listen, I don’t know what kind of wizardry is happening in Elif’s kitchen, but it needs to be studied. The food here is outrageously good—so good, in fact, that I found myself getting stressed about how I was supposed to go back to eating regular food after this. How am I supposed to just carry on with my life, knowing that not every meal will taste like this? It’s unreasonable. I’ve eaten here a few times now, and they never miss. Every dish is a masterpiece. Every time I leave, I feel like I need a moment of silence to process what just happened. If you haven’t been yet, what are you doing? Go. Now. Your taste buds will thank you. Your future meals will feel inadequate. And honestly, that’s a sacrifice worth making.

The food is just incredible. Spicy but not fiery. Got pay for quality right. Well worth the spend

We ate here as a family of 4 staff were amazing always at hand if you needed anything. The food was bang on as always when we've eaten here before. Highly recommended

Good food and good value for money

Wonderful tasty food as usual. Great lunchtime menu

I absolutely love this place , and my family too.

Excellent food and great value at £14.95 for 2 courses. The Sea Bass and Ali Nasik were both superb.

We asked 3 separate people where we should go for dinner on our last night. They all said Elif. They were correct. The food, service, and atmosphere were great. We had the olives, grape leaves, and the dinner for 2. Highly recommend. If I get the chance to come back to Liverpool, I will be eating here again.

very delicious food. Halal. was with one of my friends on a visit to Liverpool on June, 2024. It was a wonderful experience and that's why the place is always busy. Highly recommended.

Very good Delicious food plenty of chicken Very pleasant staff We were met & immediately showed to seats Restaurant was busy but staff willing to accommodate

The food is really nice and worth the price. But it take a while for them to cook the food. The staffs are very friendly. Overall a good restaurant for small groups.

Absolutely love elif. The food is tasty, you get generous portions, it's always hot and freshly served. The staff are always courteous and helpful 10/10 Great place for a lunch or dinner. Can't recommend it highly enough

Great food like always. Staff is moody at times. Will say service has to match the food. Their branch in the centre is relatively better

Absolutely exemplary. Lunch deal is great value with a wide choice. If the bread is good in a restaurant it's a good sign there is hope for the starter and main and oh boy was the bread good! The Tavuk Sis I had was a large portion and cooked to perfection. Service was fast, starter, main and drinks came promptly and in the correct order. Highly recommend - other restaurants in the area take note

Great value lunch time deal for two courses. Food was really tasty. Everything felt fresh. Portions were generous. Staff were very friendly and service was very quick, but we didn’t feel rushed to leave, even though it was really busy. Will definitely come back.

Wonderful meal and superb value for money with the lunch set. Had to wait for a table on a Saturday lunchtime but well worth it.

Glad we came across this restaurant. We took advantage of the lunch offer and it was simply amazing - extremely tasty food and very good value for money. Staff was very attentive. Would highly recommend.

Decided to try the £14.99 lunch time deal while in Liverpool, absolutely fantastic tasty food served in great surroundings, great service from the friendly waiting staff, will definitely be back

We were told about this place two years ago, but every time we passed there was a queue out of the door. So we didn't bother . But yesterday we managed to get a table ..the food was excellent ,the staff were very friendly and attentive, everything was even better than what we were expecting even though we were told that it is very good we didn't expect it to be that good ...I tried to practise my Turkish language with a guy who I think was the owner (dead funny ,coz I hadn't practised for ages) would I reccomend it to friends ,YES I WOULD...the problem is that I'm scared now of never being able to get a table coz I have highly reccomended it .😆😆..,its well worth a visit coz its excellent food and the prices are brilliant ,ten out of ten Elif 👍👍👍

Visited here not too long ago. Incredible food. If you want an all rounder, I highly recommend the Karışık option.

Food is delicious here. Portions are matching prices

Best turkish restaurant I've been to! Staff are very friendly and food was absolutely delicious! Would highly recommend

The best Turkish kebab I had. Food is amazing, they cleaned properly before we sit down, everything is just so nice

A very popular place. We had the lunch menu, which was good value and tasty.

Good food. Lamb ribs 👌. Waiting time is a lot as the site is small compared to diners.

What a fabulous experience. The food and prompt service was delivered with care and attention. We ordered the meat platter for two and it was both spectacular and delicious. We were just sad we couldn't finish it all. The Turkish coffee and complementary Turkish delight finished off the feast perfectly. Thank you Elif. Can't recommend you enough. You made us feel like family.

Big thanks Erdal, delicious food and excellent service.

Food was delicious, freshly prepared and well presented. The service was a little slow, it took around 45 mins for our starter to arrive. I would definitely return and recommend.

Stunning quality of food and lovely staff. Our favourite restaurant on Bold Street, we never book but they are always so friendly and warm. My calamari was delicious followed by scrummy lamb chops and ribs. Prices are just right.

The drinks taste like they have tap water in them—I can definitely tell!

When I entered I tried to sit at any table but I was taken back and waited a few minutes for a table. I ordered mixed kebab. I wanted to get meat instead of chicken but my request was turned down by the chef.

Great little find this place. Highly recommend. We went for lunch, and there's a special deal that was a bargain at £15 for 2 courses. It was a no-brainer, really. It's not a huge venue but it's very busy in here which speaks volumes. You don't have to wait too long for food and it's delicious. There's complimentary freshly made bread, dips and salad. I promise you'll leave stuffed and very happy. The staff are fab. Very friendly and attentive. Will be back.

My friend and I ate here for the 1st time on my birthday and it was the perfect choice, it was busy as it was a Saturday and the queue for a table was out of the door, so that says everything, But worth the wait, the food was beautiful, the service was faultless, and the prices are very reasonable, Would I eat here again ....ABSOLUTELY

Best turkish restaurant in Liverpool.

I recommend even if you wait in line it's worth it It's a good photo

I recently dined at Elif on Bold Street in Liverpool, and I must say, the lamb ribs were absolutely phenomenal! Tender, flavourful, and cooked to perfection, they were the highlight of my meal. The atmosphere was warm and inviting, making it a great spot to enjoy a delicious dinner. Highly recommend for anyone looking to indulge in some amazing lamb dishes!

This restaurant truly deserves all the recommendations I received. It’s a must-visit spot in Liverpool, offering high-quality Turkish dishes with a wide variety of choices.

Great Atmosphere and service, good value from the dishes and we left with a full stomach feeling good after a nice meal, that’s all you can ask for. Will be coming back again and would recommend to anyone who likes Turkish food.

Great meal here- had the lunch deal. Soup and lamb shank £14.99. Both superb. Good service all round- a special mention to the young waitress who was knowledgeable and polite and put up with me asking about her experience at the local university that my son might go to! The lamb shank was really great, melt in the mouth. The restaurant doesn't look great from the outside- not as much 'kerb appeal' as some of the other eateries on Bold street, once inside its smart and clean and atmospheric. 100% will return, can't fault it at all.

Food hygiene rating 1/5 …. At least now i know why i had “ belly problem “

By God Almighty, they are thieves.. The Arab Brotherhood, beware of them, they take advantage of you, and in manipulating prices and adding fees or service fees, they deceive you.. Beware!!!!

Fantastic food, lamb was brilliant 🔥

Very welcoming staff. Very clean place. Quick service. Good quality food. Elif KNOW how to make tasty Turkish food. I had the four hot starters as a main late afternoon meal. This was the lentil soup, falafel, grilled obergine with roasted onions chickpeas, and lamb mince pastry called borek. It was very very tasty and large portions. But it is a heavy meal so I didn't have much else to eat for the rest of the day. This is one place to visit in Liverpool if you are a foodie.

Came in for the lunch menu, great food and attentive service.

A very nice Turkish restaurant. The employees are caring and warm-hearted. Also, the ambience of the place is very nice.

Had a great meal at Elif last night. Had the mixed kebabs with rice, salad and two sauces. Delicious. Busy place. Great to see the staff cooking by the window. That’s what drew me in. Staff were very friendly. Nice to get thank yous from them as I left. I’ll be going back there.

Visited Turkey a lot, eaten Turkish food a lot. Definitely one of the better places. Staff, service and atmosphere great.

We've been at Elif on bold street many times what a lovely place amazing food amazing atmosphere lovely staff can't wait to be back.Really recommend 😀

Delicious food, great sized portions too!

Great food ..massive portions excellent service..lovely atmosphere highly recommended

That was a very rude customer service I ever had , we visited at lunch time around 1:00pm , and start the service is ok , but after the main dash on , waiter is keeping wipe the table for us , 3 times at less , they didn’t told us how long we need to finish the meal and gave them back the table before we come in , at last one man come in look like a manager just show up and say I need this table give a card machine and rush us to pay , and we didn’t finish yet , that’s is very rude , is a bad experience. We went this restaurant few time ago but didn’t have this bad level customer service. Which is so rude . By the way we only have a hour around from start to finish.

Incredible food and service!! We loved absolutely everything. The bread is AMAZING! Can't wait to go again!!!!

as someone who is very strict with kebab, their kebabs are amazing.. warm and cosey atmosphere, friendly and polite staff, they serve alcohol as well. I have been in Turkey and in Turkish Cyprus as well and I know how Turkish food should be. Definitely recommend. oh and please of you are a beer person don’t miss a pint of Effes as well (my favorite beer)

Gorgeous authentic Turkish food. Everything is made fresh in front of your eyes in their open plan kitchen. I feel like the rice was packeted microwaved rubbish but the chicken, veg and salad was all freshly prepared. I'm knocking down one star for adding a mandatory service charge... why? It's a restaurant.. why am I paying you a charge just to take my order and lay a plate on my table? Sorry but extortionate rip-off considering they BAN takeaways!!! Knocking down another star as although the customer service was pleasant they refused to treat my disabled friend with respect, empathy and affection.

We had booked a table so only waited a minute to be seated by friendly staff. The food arrived quickly was excellent. We shared hummus as a starter followed by a Karisik (for 2) and some chips which was absolutely fantastic. There was plenty left over which we boxed up and brought home. Looking forward for going again

Last minute pop in late tonight , amazing place , spotless , great staff , food the best ever was cooked to order , best chicken kebab I’ve ever had , even in turkey , highly recommended Look forward to dining in soon “ thank you “ 5*

Fantastic quality food and flavours, excellent warm welcome and prompt service....Bread and dips beautiful..Thanks guys.

Came to Eric after wondering which restaurant to choose on Bold st… (there are lots to choose) What a find. We had the share menu for 2… as there is so much choice…you would want them all! Salad and sauces (chilli and the best garlic sauce) The a plate with the mists amazing platter of Lamb chops, lamb, ribs, chicken, kofta, chicken wings, bread, flat bread and a generous amount of rice… It was the best meal I’ve had in a long time. You will not be disappointed in choosing this restaurant… service outstanding too. Well done Erif! Topped off a super day 👏👏👏

Delicious food, great service and atmosphere, and very reasonably priced. We liked it so much we ate here two nights in a row.

Im so happy and grateful has been this restaurant ı can not find enough words ı had a great time ı will definitely come back as soon as possible food and services so lovely with nice and friendly people combined so good thanks for everything.great ambiance

I recently visited this restaurant with my friends, intending to place an order for just one person since we’re vegetarian. Despite that, the service was incredibly disappointing. They outright ignored my order, simply because it was only for a £30 bill. It’s frustrating to be treated like that as a customer. In the end, we decided to leave without ordering anything. The service was terrible, and the restaurant definitely isn’t worth the hype. I wouldn't recommend it.

Staff were quite rude to us and not helpful at all which wasn’t too happy with but the food was actually lovely and really enjoyed that side of thing

Fantastic food and great value. Staff friendly and accommodating. What more could you ask for. We will be returning soon

We stopped there by chance and, without a doubt, it was the best place we ate in Liverpool. In fact, after our flight was canceled two days in a row, we went back and ate there again. The quality of the food is excellent, everything was delicious and you can tell that the ingredients are fresh and well selected. The staff was super fast and very friendly, which made the experience even better. However, something to keep in mind: the portions are huge! So make sure you order carefully, because the quantities are quite generous. Without a doubt, we will return.

Amazing food!!! The only place where the lamb doesnt smell!

Great food great staff what a vibe truly top shelf

Great portions of delicious food. Staff helpful and friendly.

Absolutely fantastic meal. Called in for lunch, greeted by a gentleman wearing a Santa hat, he was extremely helpful and showed us straight to our table. Lovely food, great quality and plenty of it. Thank you very much, we will definitely be going back.

My husband and I went here after Christmas shopping and were seated straight away despite it being super busy. Excellent service and very good food (I had salmon and he had mixed grill) we both enjoyed. I loved the flatbread though and could have eaten basket loads of it. Friendly and cosy atmosphere, perfect for casual dining - would highly recommend.

Food is great, really good two course for £15 lunch deal.

OMG we went for the sharing plate and the food was amazing. Total price includes drinks.

Always busy, food and service were A+, great start to our visit to the Philamonic on Friday to see Brad Kella.

The ideal place for meat lovers. Super friendly people, super service. When you are in Liverpool a must go place.

Thanks Kamal & joka, best restaurant in the twon

The food was really nice and the service was good. Cosey place! The only disappointing thing was that the garlic mushrooms didn't have any taste of garlic.

Very tasty. The wait is worth it. They are the best.

So rude! No prams allowed apparently and was told to leave the pram outside on the street. We didn’t even bother and left!

Food is okay food portions are good but taste is mediocre, one is rude and treats u like ur a burden

Love this place defo a must when going to Liverpool

Fabulously spicy. Great service

This place is perfect, staff lovely 😍 Managers super wonderful ❤️ Food omg delicious 😋 Been going for years I've never been disappointed 😘😘😘😘😘😘😘Elif is Amazing 👏

So so good and tasty food. And loads of it!

Had to wait a bit, but oh God the food is so worth it

Myself and my partner stumbled across this place last Sunday evening and we had such a fantastic meal! Absolutely delicious food, large portions, great service and a lovely friendly atmosphere. Will definitely go back!