Ephesus in Northumberland

My friend went in and asked for a lemon for a girl guiding challenge, and the staff were very friendly and supportive. Not to mention the lemon slices were delicious. Apologies if any of this was an inconvenience. But thank you to those involved you really helped. Brilliant customer service and friendly atmosphere.

Great dining experience. Food was lovely with wait staff on hand whenever I needed them. Didn't wait long at all for our starters. Amazing hot mezze sharing platter to start and the Lamb shank was fantastic literally falling off the bone. Would happily consider going again if I was in morpeth

Such a very nice restaurant - cute and relaxed, yet charmingly sophisticated in its authenticity - so easy to quickly feel encompassed into a really pleasurable serenity. Small, friendly and just wonderful. The staff are lovely and genuine… nothing being too much trouble or any bother - really attentive in a really admirable calm way. What a joy to dine here. Best restaurant we’ve eaten in for some good while. Beautiful and scrumptious food. Quality and fresh tasty authentic Turkish / Greek food. Fantastic menu and choices. Really good portions and served with so much style and panache - made the evening go with a real sense of occasion. Great bar! We felt very valued and regarded the staff back with equal feelings. It’s been such a long time since dining in someones restaurant and genuinely feeling like a welcome guest. Will dine here again.

Lovely meal and excellent service 😋

Really nice little place in morpeth. The food was fantastic and the service was good too. The prices are reasonable, 3 courses and a bottle of wine was just shy of £100

Delightful meal attentive staff l will return

We booked 2 weeks beforehand for a family of 7 & were shown upstairs where there were no other diners, The waiter made a point to tell us there was a busy kitchen that night so we must hurry to order! The meal was lovely, however a hoovering waiter cleared before everyone had finished, including clearing drinks glasses that weren't finished either. We arrived at 6.15pm & were rushed out by 7.15pm. We decided to make alternative arrangements for pudding. It was uncomfortable & on leaving never even had a thank you or goodbye. I was embarrassed to be honest as some of our family had travelled up from Lincoln to stay for the weekend. Ephesus won't be one of our choices on the next visit unfortunately 😕

We were a booked table of 6 for 6.15pm on a Saturday evening. Our ordering was rushed with the waiter stating that the kitchen was very busy tonight. We were the only table upstairs. Our plates were cleared before we had all finished eating. Our glasses were cleared before they were empty. We asked about dessert but decided against it as they seemed to want us out quick as could be. The food was nice but we were out for a family meal with relatives who we don't often get to see & we were in & out in under an hour. I don't think we'll be back.

Warm welcome. Friendly and attentive staff. Food was amazing x lovely atmosphere x

Unreal flavours ! We booked last minute and arrived to be shown to our seat upstairs. Brilliant dining experience, food was some of the tastiest dishes we've ever tasted. Will definitely be returning soon.

Outstanding food. Great service. A meat lovers delight!

The restaurant was busy but had a tab8le for 3. We called 20 mins before but they could accommodate us. Bread and dip was provided whilst we looked at the menu. The choices were made. Food was delivered quickly, and the staff were attentive. The food was good, well presented.

This is a terrific place. Food outstanding. Atmosphere perfect. Small and intimate. Service truly a high point. Bravo! First rate dining experience.

I read the reviews and most were positive, but this restaurant was not for me. We were sat under the air conditioning for which we were both cold and there was a draught coming down the stairs to make things worse! My wife ordered the chicken starter which was ok, and I got the prawns (£8.50 for three) which I thought were overpriced for the Portion you got. For our mains my wife had Seabass and I got the chicken which was very dry, and with one soft drink and a glass of wine, our bill came to £62.50, for which we found expensive.

We have been a couple of times now, the food everytime is amazing! The staff are all so lovely and friendly!

We had a lovely meal. The staff were very friendly and welcoming

We’ve eaten here a few times now and the food is absolutely superb. If you like Mediterranean food then you will love this. The atmosphere is fantastic and the service is great. As far as authentic Turkish food goes, this is as good as it gets!

Wonderful food. Brahim was so helpful and provided us with fantastic service. Thank you, Soggy southerners.

It was our wedding anniversary meal. The staff were so pleasant, the food was absolutely beautiful. Will definitely go back there and would certainly recommend.

Meal for 7 people (4 adults & 3 children) for a birthday celebration. Every dish was delicious, fresh & flavoursome. Would highly recommend & will be back when back in the area.

For my birthday we tried this place service excellent food very good booked at short notice wife myself daughter husband and 3 grandkids couldn't fault anything would highly recommend only downside difficult parking

Very nice Turkish restaurant. Nice and cosy and delicious food.

Downstairs seating not the best Food decent staff ok

Really good experience at Ephesus tonight- lovely staff - we had the happy hour menu which was very good - excellent presentation and lovely food!

A great find, charming little restaurant with excellent service from all staff that were very attentive and the food was excellent and very fresh, I will definitely be back.

For our starter we had the sharing platter that was fine nothing great. Main course was a kebab lamb I asked does this come a flat bread yes was the reply. It came with a tiny piece of what looked like a tortilla wrap . Very disappointed service was great shame the food wasn't that good

Turkish 'delight' !! Cosy restaurant vibes from a town centre eaterie...attentive staff, morish menu...a return visit a must...💞

We booked a table for 8 people on Easter Saturday at 8pm and were seated upstairs opposite a large party who were already seated. Our table was against the wall with the chairs pushed as far back to the wall as they would go, meaning everyone seated at that side had to slide along into their place. On taking our drinks order, there was no prosecco available and the staff quickly discovered that they could not physically walk between the 2 tables as there wasn't enough room. They asked to push our table further in which meant the people on the wall side had the table resting against their stomachs. We ordered starters and mains (only one vegetarian main option other than salad) which were all absolutely delicious however the table was beginning to be cleared while some people were still eating which was off putting. We asked to order deserts but the waitier apologised and said the kitchen was closed. The bill took a while to sort out as it had to be recalculated several times as there were things on that we either hadn't ordered or that hadn't arrived. Overall we would revisit as a smaller group as the food couldn't be faulted but it seemed like the restaurant was overfilled and the dining experience was very cramped and uncomfortable.

We had a table booked for 8 people and were seated upstairs opposite a large party, already seated. On ordering drinks there was no prosecco available and the staff could not physically walk between the two tables as there was no room so asked to push our table in. The people sat along the wall were already chair to wall, meaning that the table was pushed in so far that it touched their stomachs. We all ordered starters and mains which were beautiful but when we were ready to order desert we were told that the kitchen was closed. The bill took ages to sort out due to several things being on there that we hadn't ordered or that hadn't arrived. Would go back as the food was delicious and the staff were good but would potentially look elsewhere if booking for a larger group as we were extremely cramped.

Mage the mistake of going in Restaurant week, which we had not realised was on. They were very busy. We booked a table over a week before our visit but when we got there we were sat right in front of the door. It was freezing and in my opinion, those 2 tables should not have been in use. We had some absolutely lovely food ( not off the restauraunt week menu ) but it was spoilt because they rushed us so much. We had hardly finished a course before the plates were whisked away and the next course arrived. We booked a table for 19.30 and arrived at 19.20 and had paid our bill and left by 20.30. It was a really disappointing night.

Well done Ephesus, we enjoyed our meal, the atmosphere and the staff were great, Many thanks... John

Nice food, poor vegetarian options

Fantastic food, highly recommend

Excellent restaurant. Great food, service, and environment.

Family meal , clean plates all round Highly recommend

Fantastic good and service. Thanks a lot.

The best Turkish food in the North East never fails to impress, well done guys

Great food and atmosphere but toilet upstairs limited enjoyment with mobility limited member of our party

Really friendly staff, prompt service and delicious food. Booked for 7pm and all tables for full when we arrived We ordered feta cheese wrapped in filo pastry to start and then chicken wrap / minced lamb wrap - really tasty. A bottle of Sauvignon Blanc NZ was a good match for the food. Only issue was the cold air coming down the staircase and the window so it was chilly.

No complaints about the service or friendliness of the waiters. The restaurant was airy, clean, welcoming; so no complaints. Turkish food (as a seasoned traveller to the country for many years) is simple and delicious. Last night the food was not delicious for all of us. We were 6 in total and 2 of the meals were not to our liking, lacking in flavour but certainly still edible. The meals were however, in my opinion, overpriced. £19 for a portion of Moussaka seemed steep considering the ingredients. I think all the meals were priced higher than they should be and for that reason we will not be returning customers.

First meal here tonight for our wedding anniversary, and definitely will not not be the last. Superbly cooked food and amazingly tender. Great authentic food cooked to perfection. So good in fact, we have booked again.... that says it all.

Very good Turkish food. Kebabs were excellent.

Great service and generous portions of tasty dishes.

Phoned up to book a table last minute, they got us straight in. Friendly staff and great service, food was amazing, will most certainly be back. Thanks again to Rado and the team.

Great meal and lovely staff. Will definitely be returning.

A lovely place to eat. The staff are great and helpful. The food was very good and a good selection of wines. The place felt quite authentic and the atmosphere was friendly and family friendly. I really enjoyed the night and will definitely return.

Top notch. Met up with friends from school days (all in our 60's now). Smashing atmosphere and smashing staff

Omg really great welcome. Lovely food. Well priced. Don't pass this place by. Thanks from Alistair and Natalie

Excellent food! Really enjoyed the atmosphere and staff where lovely and accomodating to dairy free food. Lovely decor as well inside the restaurant, would definitely come back again. Thank you!

Best meal I've had in Morpeth. Very nice and very clean too.

Travelled from the North West for my birthday weekend, and the food was fantastic, the services was excellent

Was a really nice meal, we will return !

We really enjoyed the food and drink, lovely place and we been serve by (Hakan), he was very polite and friendly. We recommend this resturant and come back again.

Went for sons birthday. Absolutely loved it. Owner is so helpful. Food was amazing.

The restaurant has a very friendly feel and you are waited on by staff, who are more than willing to help. The food we had was from the early bird menu. The choices were limited but it was all freshly cooked and very tasty. We will definitely be going back there again to sample some of the other dishes on offer. We highly recommend Ephesus.

Went there for the first time last 🌃 night and it won't be the last. Food and presentation was excellent. There was a good choice on the menu. Prices were a little higher than other restaurants in the area but it was worth it

Perfectly run restaurant with pleasant staff and really good food. Service was prompt and professional.

Quality food and service highly recommended 👌

Amazing place. Food is next level.

Food is excellent and the atmosphere is cosy in a well decorated environment. Sometimes you need to be a bit patient with service but experience always positive.

Friendly, quick service and good food. We'll be back

Always perfect.. thank you very much ❤️

Very friendly and beautiful food. Perfectly prepared and ample portion

Outstanding food and drink, definitely recommend

A very warm welcome from super friendly staff. Lovely Turkish wine. Absolutely wonderful meal. The wife & I shared some hot starters & pitta bread. And then both chose chicken dishes which were beyond excellent. Rounded off with the traditional Baklava & Ice Cream….ahhhh, so nice. Highly recommended!!!

Good choice of dishes and a reasonable price. Staff are very friendly.

Food was amazing. Really delicious and service was great too

Staff are very friendly. Food is lovely. Would definitely recommend.

Good food and great service. Very reasonable prices too.

Such a great experience and the food was outstanding. Can't believe I've only discovered this place just this weekend. Definitely coming back, to probably try everything on the menu 🙌

Great atmosphere, fantastic food.

Lovely restaurant we all enjoyed the food. Would highly recommend.

Beautiful food and great service.

I visited this restaurant yesterday late afternoon for an office leaving do. The service was first class, the menu choices very good and value excellent. We were sitting upstairs and the restaurant has a good atmosphere. Plenty of choice for everyone. I will return.

Absolutely deserves 5 stars. The service was exemplary and attentive and the food was outstanding. If you're looking for good food, then Ephesus is the place. Can't sing the praises of this place enough.

Wonderful food and swift, polite service. The chargrilled lamb was delicious and highly recommend the baklava for dessert - just perfect.

We ate here a little while ago and it was fantastic. The food and service is second to none We were seated and served promptly and given suitable time to check the menu instead of feeling like we were being hassled to order. Definitely going back

As always great service. The food is delicioso and flavours excellent. The place is spotlessly clean and very relaxing.

Had a takeaway from here to try and it was amazing! Amazing flavours. Well worth a try.

Ephesus was recommended to me and we were very glad we went. Food was delicious and the service excellent. Went on a Thursday night in November and it was packed which just goes to show how rightly popular it is. I can readily recommend it to you

A delicious meal, matched with superb, attentive service. We'll definitely return. Thank you.

We went here after finding it on trip advisor, not at all disappointed! the reverse in fact. lovely food and restaurant would go again in a heartbeat! To be honest wish we lived closer so that we could visit more often.

Amazing everyone of us picked something different and we all loved it The lamb was so tender absolutely gorgeous I'm a chef so I know what I am talking about 10 out of 10 the service and food was so good will definitely go back...

Always a warm welcome, fantastic food and personal friendly service. Thank you once again

Not the cheapest, but Turkish food isn't wherever you go. Service was fantastic and the food was simply delicious. Would not gesitate to recommend Ephasus to any who (like us) loves Turkish food.

Booked online but no record. Food was good but given table next to serving hatch where waiters lingered, detracted from experience. Would I go back? Doubtful, which is a shame.

Very attentive service staff and quick service. Tasty food in perfect portion sizes

Great meal on Saturday night, food and service fantastic

I like it here. Food is authentic and delicious. Friendly service too. The Irish and Martini coffee liqueur’s were a let down though!

Excellent Turkish food. Reasonably priced. We eat here every time we visit from our home in Fuerteventura.

Wonderful service and super food, who could want for more?

The food was delicious and the staff very friendly. Would definitely come here again.

Delicious food and wonderland staff. We definitely be going again

Great food and friendly service.

Fabulous service, gorgeous food will definitely be back.

Food was ok. Staff need some training. Service was strange and slow. Told we could not have dessert as there were people waiting for tables. Spoilt the visit as we wanted to try the Baklava.

Great service and the food was so tasty, authentic and fresh. Would recommend a visit, we’ll definitely be going back very soon.

Enjoyed a lovely meal here with attentive staff. A great find in a small town.

This is a very good Turkish Restaurant. Food is always fresh and good. Definitely recommend.

Had a really delicious dinner here this evening for my birthday. The service was great very friendly. Food arrived quickly and was superb Thank you.