Etci Baba Turkish Charcoal Grill & Steak House in Leicester

The service on our second visit here was a disappointment. I get that it was a very busy evening but the staff or the kitchen somehow forgot about our order and we waited for over 30 minutes for the food to arrive. Only when we asked about the food did the staff check the kitchen and tried to hurry them up. When the food arrived the rice didn't taste quite right perhaps because it was cooked in a hurry. They tried to make up for it by giving us free ice cream. But I'd be hesitant to dine here again. The first visit was great though but also because it was only us and two other clients dining there at the time.

10/10 one of the best steaks i've had in a while. Good food and atmosphere.

Awesome dinning experience here. Particularly loved the variety of meats 😄

Best Turkish food in town, fresh and tasty , had an amazing meal.

Amazing place with a great atmosphere!

First time experience, great food , great service . Definitely recommend. Photos don’t do the food justice .

Very nice and simple food at its best.

Really good food. The Pide was amazing, and so was the mix grill. Just make sure you bring your appetite. Service can be slow at times, but very friendly and always happy to offer any advice.

It's one of the best places if you fancy a nice steak. Individual portions can feel a bit "small" if you're a good eater. Last time we ordered one of their specials, decent size pfor sharing. Their dessert, baklava with ice cream really hits the spot after a good meal. All in all, it was a very good experience. Price wise, they aren't the cheapest. However, the food is worth it. Staff were always happy to help, polite, and friendly.

My husband and I stopped here when on route home south from Sheffield. We read the reviews online. As it’s the month of Ramadan where we are fasting. We were greeted with so much hospitality, accommodated with dates and water. The option to have food brought to the table when it was time to break the fast. We order d the sharing platter for 2. The meat was cooked to perfection. The food was 10/10 and we’d recommend the staff, the service, the atmosphere and most importantly the food. Most of the staff were fasting but that did not disappoint and we did ask of their food and we were told by the manager, the team had food set out for them to look after them this month. So Ramadan Mubarak, Etci family! Thank you for having us. We’ll be back to visit again.

Amazing food, really good customer service from all the staff.

5** We decided to try somewhere new and we couldn't be more pleased! The food was amazing! From homemade bread at the table with dips, to fresh ingredient food, seeing it all cooked in front of us and staff offering complimentary tea. It was a new experience for us taste wise and we loved it! Lots of lovely mocktails too! The pina coldas were amazing! The STAFF were amazing - from greeting to the waitress (who was smiley and attentive!) to the host who came to take our bill we felt so looked after! We also saw the teamwork the staff had and how happy and laughy the kitchen staff were and how the host looked after his staff members. It made the meal experience even better! IF YOU ARE THINKING OF COMING HERE I COULD NOT RECOMMEND IT MORE!!

Amazing service & incredible food.

Service was one of the worst experienced. Staff slow coming to take order, had to call them over after 20 minute wait. Dessert was served without any utensils or napkins. Had to ask for these, and then when the utensils came they were sticky and dirty. Table wasn't cleared before dessert came so had to contend with all the main dishes whilst trying to enjoy the dessert. Nothing upscale or lovely about this place, I'd avoid and stick to other Turkish establisments nearby.

Really great food and excellent, attentive service. Very reasonably priced. I would highly recommend

I had an amazing dining experience at Etci Baba in Leicester, thanks to the outstanding service provided by Riley and Yucel. From the moment we arrived, Riley was incredibly attentive, considerate, and polite, ensuring we had everything we needed without being intrusive. His respectful and professional approach made the evening even more enjoyable. Yucel was equally impressive, demonstrating great professionalism and going above and beyond to make our experience memorable. Both Riley and Yucel worked seamlessly together, creating a welcoming and comfortable atmosphere. Their attention to detail and dedication to customer satisfaction truly set them apart. Highly recommend dining at Etci Baba, and if you're lucky enough to be served by Riley and Yucel, you’re in for a fantastic experience!

Good food , vibes & quick service no complaints . Extremely busy, so it's best to always book a reservation .

Went last weekend on a saturday it was very busy. Food was great except the rice, it wasnt very warm and looked like microeaveable rice. The toilets werent as clean as id liked and there was no toilet paper in a cubicle. On top of this one of the asian front of house staff saw his freinds come in and in an attempt to get them through earlier yelled, "you booked a resevation, yeh?" And smiled. His freinds appeared confused and he repeated himself they laughed and said "oh yeh yeh". There were a few of us ahead of them inciuding another group of 6. We thought this was unprofessional and unfair. The othet staff were great.

The food is finger licking good and compliments to the chef. The staff is absolutely heavenly and very prompt. There were 10 of us and we did their heading so they patiently catered for all our needs. Much appreciated and we will definitely come back 🤗🙂

Tried to reserve a table but told dont worry, you’ll be seated soon as you come in, however we had to wait 30 mins. Food took over an hour to come which is ridiculous but they made up for it with free desserts. Too busy for the staff to handle and the kitchen is way too small for the number of tables available. Manager was apologetic, however logistics of how things are run need a hard look at. Wouldn’t go on a Saturday night again if i was to ever give it a second chance.

Really good sized portions. When they say it feeds 2-3 it genuinely does feed that many people. Food was good, looked great & some fun theatrics with dry ice however just lacked that “oh wow this taste incredible” feeling. The service was great, very attentive team and even though it was extremely busy the team were on standby to support. Imran & the wider team were great. Location is good, nice big restaurant. No parking directly outside however Nelson street car park in a 2-4 min walk away. Expect to pay £20-£30 per person for a meal/drink & small starter. Baby potatoes were really nice, the Asado gets you theatrics and a big portion of rib meat. The lamb chops and chicken wings are also stand outs.

good portions. good service. very fancy!

Really big portions, food was delicious. Great service

outside looks dodgy, inside is class service. love the bread, very impressed when the food came

came on a recommendation. doubted it from the outside, but as soon as we got in we loved it! service is great, we knew it was good as soon as the complimentary bread came.

It was fantastic I would come back again I loved everything there. Service food. I'd recommend to everyone

Food is very good, service has room for improvement although personal was really nice.

Food is yummy. Service is amazing

Tasty meaty is my favorite kind of food. This is a meat lovers paradise. Bit expensive but that is OK. The meat quality was very high. I ate a mix grill for 2. It also comes with rice and couscous but not a fan of both. Also I had Lamb with humus and grilled halloumi cheese. Again the staff were all great and were patient. Took our complicated large group orders and got everything perfectly right. All quality sevice. Nice family friendly place. Many people go there to celebrate birthdays. Large tables available for large group bookings.

INCREDIBLE. We had lamb grill with rice and it was just fantastic. Service was super quick, calm, and polite. Nice Turkish music. Very friendly staff. Great prices. 100% recommend

Best steakhouse in UK. Service is seriously fantastic. Please please maintain this service. Don't be like other restaurants who lost their credibility and charm.

Very nice place for family. I had a great meal there and it was delicious. The price is affordable and the staff are very professional and friendly. Would highly recommend this restaurant.

Good restaurant with fantastic food. Really enjoyed my dinner here and will come back in the future!

Brilliant food, responsibly priced & quality service. We enjoyed sharing platters for start with various Shish dishes.

I came in the other day the service from aisha was super lovely and friendly, was very quick to make sure I was okay. But the food, like good service alone couldn't keep me here. The food is okay but nothing special!

This day was my happiest day. I had no expectations. It was far above. I thank you very much for all your services. When we came from New Zealand, we asked about a Turkish restaurant. They said the company I worked for was Konak Restaurant. We were going there because we didn't know. Because they welcomed us with love. We were sure. We misunderstood. They came to the table and brought the payment slip. I said it was wrong a few times. This was the last time we went and it was exasperating. I went out. While we were sipping tea and eating our baklava, the bill slip came to us even though it is a place where payment is made at the cash register. I think it is discourtesy. If their employees are not polite, I think they should change them and I recommend them. I also wrote a letter to that restaurant, my opinion is that they are not sincere. I do not plan to go to that restaurant again. It's free. We don't eat. We pay for the service with pleasure👍Etci Baba, you surprised me until I walked out the door to the restaurant, full marks for the team work, because I was very.happy Turkish songs Dear Emel, Müslüm Baba etc. I loved it, thank you very much, I had a hard time getting in, but I never wanted to leave. We asked if a reservation was necessary, he said no, sir, no reservations are required for our guests. No one said to go, no one brought a receipt to the table and disturbed us.. Looking at you sideways because you sat for so long. It didn't happen, I ate comfortably for the first time.. I felt honored.. What you call a Turk is polite, respectful and smiling. It happens..👋THANKS DADDY👋

We ordered food(mix kofte and something else) and dessert. The food was delicious, and the dessert also tasted great. Plus, you can get free tea as well!

Really enjoyed the food, a great menu with chicken, kebabs, lamb, wings and ribs all top quality. Customer service was also excellent.

I have been here a couple of times now. Would recommend 👌

An HMC certified Halal Turkish restaurant in Leicester, where you get a variety of dishes to choose from. Professional friendly staff and hygienic. You also get to see the different meat types available before so you know what you're getting.

Very patient service staff not too busy. Ordered lamb chops and chicken legs to start and they were fantastic especially the chops. Ordered a ribeye for main and this was also great cooked medium rare. Reasonably priced although a little on the expensive side as no sides included with my £40 steak. If I'm ever in the area again will definitely come back. Service staff can be a bit more attentive.

Loved dinner here, third time dining and etci and defo not the last. portion sizes are amazing. Got so full!! The service was great they were so nice to my little ones and just so kind in general. The food was AMAZING everything was nice and clean. 1000/10 Thanks so much!

Rich treats and mixed kebab are wonderful. Taste can be found everywhere but the most important thing is the tolerance, kindness and hospitality of the employees. They put forth all their skills to make your short meal break enjoyable down to the smallest detail. Prices are very reasonable. Thank you Etci Baba family.

We went on Thursday evening with our family- so disappointing- the service was disgraceful- the staff did not care at all - very, very slow and a terrible disappointment- won’t be going back

Awesome Turkish restaurant with friendly professional customer service and amazing food. We must come back and try the rest of the menu one day soon..

This was my second time visiting, and the food was delicious as always. The customer service was great, and all the staff were lovely.

Excellent food and service. Very accommodating and very good servers

Quick service for incredible food which was very well priced considering the quality and quantity of portions. Drinks are always great and I love their mocktails! And of course, the staff are very friendly, a great experience overall.

We went there for my partner’s birthday and we were attended to by Tasneem. Very lovely service. She recommended we get the lamb platter which was sooo lovely. Pity I couldn’t eat much cos of menstrual cramp. She still gave us plate to take it home. She asked of allergies and all stuff. Very lovely restaurant. I totally recommend . The chef making the lamb specially with fire and stuff got me so excited. we absolutely enjoyed it.

Great food and friendly waiters. Will be back again in the future.

My go-to every time I'm in Leicester. Food is delicious and staff are always very welcoming and helpful 👍

Ample serving size. A platter for 2 would have been enough for 3-4 people. Complementary water and qehwa in the end. The highlight was “Sabia” - such a pleasant face and so proactive in helping (we had 2 kids and had to ask for stuff a few times). Rest of them were also great. Made our night out 😊 Would definitely go again

I thoroughly enjoyed dinner tonight. The drills were great, and the lemonade with mint was amazing. Not to forget, the high-standard service was exceptional.

The service was five-star, and the food was cooked perfectly. The restaurant is beautifully decorated and spacious. We will certainly return when we are next in Leicester.

This has got to be by far one of Leicesters most underrated restaurants, genuinely can't fault the place! I've been about 6 times through the year and every time they have been perfect. The atmosphere is so chill and the place is spacious with seating thats great for couples, families and parties etc.. service is top notch and nothing seems to be too much trouble for them. Food has always been amazing, flavourful and steak is always cooked to perfection! Very reasonably priced as well and the portion sizes are spot on. Would highly recommend!

Honestly one is best at Leicester City. Friendly stuff and food is great one. Recommended to All.

A great menu, large portions, friendly efficient service. A real up market feel, highly recommended.

- Beautiful experience - The people that served us were really kind Imran and Sam weee very nice

Food is amazing, service is also very good. 10/10.

10/10 restaurant, would greatly recommend, the food and service is excellent 👌

The restaurant service is impeccable.

Food was good, excellent service and environment

The service was top tier! Imran and Sam were really friendly! The food was great - I had an amazing time!

Beautiful experience and good food. The service was excellent. Imran and Sam were very helpful and nice.

Love it here so much, fabulous food!

The food was incredible and the staff was so amazing and kind especially Imran and Sam I really appreciated their service. Can’t wait to return back here again

I highly recommend the place for a nice dinner. Imran and Sam were very nice and helpful. 10/10 experience

Omo the food was nice sha :) Shoutout to Imran and Sam frfr Their customer service was 10/10!

Food was so bomb ten outta ten deffo recommend

Lovely service, definitely coming here again Imran and Sam really served us well with the customer service

Everything about this place is sensational

Super place to eat. Food was amazing and staff friendly and efficient. We are from Devon but certainly will return to Leicester just to go to this lovely restaurant.

Amazing food, especially the steak, friendly staff, and very romantic atmosphere. 10/10 would recommend!

Very good resteraunt! I highly reccomend. 10/10

Food and atmosphere was brilliant 🥳 The complimentary baklava was delicious 🥹👌🏼

Very good steaks. Excellent service. Calm and friendly atmosphere.

Complimentary bread, great Turkish pizza and milkshakes. Great atmosphere

Everything was perfect! The staff are really nice and attentive, immediately asked if I had any allergies right off the bat! You receive your food very quickly and the food is just impressive! Will most definitely be coming back again!

Ameera and Amani showed excellent service and I would recommend this place to everyone :)

Very friendly and approachable staff, Haani, amani and amira were amazing with their service. Definitely recommend!

Amira and Amani gave us great service

Absolutely fantastic experience at Etçi Bab Turkish Restaurant! The service was impeccable – the staff were attentive, friendly, and made us feel so welcome. The food was an absolute 10/10, bursting with authentic flavors. I tried the Sigara Böreği, which was crispy, perfectly spiced, and incredibly satisfying. The Sarma Beyti (lamb in a wrap) was a true standout – tender, flavorful, and beautifully presented. To top it all off, we were treated to complimentary tea, which was the perfect end to an unforgettable meal. Highly recommend this gem – can’t wait to return!

What an unbelievable disappointment. I had food delivered through uber eats, the food was so horrible £34 straight in the bin. I dont know what all these positive comments are all about but the food i had was disgusting. The lamb chop smelt like public restroom. Lamb and chicken shish tasted like yesterdays meat. (all strait in the bin) Salad bad. The only good thing was calamari but that's probably they didn't have to do too much other than frying it. Overall 1/10 Don't recommend!

It was amazing food and customer service was amazing

We love this spot. We are regulars and they serve the best lamb ribs, chops and mixed grill. I'm not joking when I say that their food tastes better than restaurants in Cappadocia and Istanbul. Highly recommend. Big shout out to Amani who always makes us feel special!

Great food & atmosphere, lovely meal with family

Our first visit. Lovely food. Staff were friendly and the atmosphere was really nice.

Great service, good value for money

Amazing service, offered complimentary tea and starter, food was really great and the sharing platter for two was more than enough

All around a very nice experience. We visited from out of town, would definitely visit again. Please open one of your restaurants in Luton.

From the moment we arrived to the moment we left, the warm welcome we received was outstanding. It was our first time visiting and the food was full of flavour, with the service being fantastic. This place have a great luxurious feel in every aspect, food, decor, vibe and service! Will definitely come back again! Overall, I can't recommend this restaurant highly enough. The combination of excellent service, delicious food, and warm ambiance makes it a must-visit

Fantastic food, great service and atmosphere. Would recommend!

Amazing food mel was really nice and made us feel so welcome especially

Very tasty food and a good atmosphere to accompany it.

Excellent place. Tasty food with good friendly service

over priced bland food under cooked steak

We visited and enjoyed the mixed grill for 2. Everything was clean and the staff were incredibly kind and accommodating. The bathrooms were clean and the food was fantastic. The prayer room is a little small but tidy alhamdulillah. We especially appreciated the lack of alcohol in the restaurant and made us feel even more comfortable eating here.

"Amazing Steak and a Fun Surprise at Etci Baba!" We had a fantastic dinner at Etci Baba in Leicester! The steak was perfectly cooked—juicy, tender, and full of flavor. The atmosphere was lively, but what really stood out was our waitress, Lamia. She explained everything in English like a pro, making our experience even better. The best part? At the end, she casually revealed she’s Bangali! We could’ve been chatting in Bangla the whole time—now that’s a twist we didn’t see coming! Great food, great service—definitely recommend!

Walked in off the street (no booking) and was greeted by a very warm welcome. Showed straight to a table for the four of us. First visit. First impression, excellent. Such friendly staff from the waiters and waitresses, to the managers and even the head chief took time to say hello from the kitchen. The food was superb. The whole visit was a very nice experience. Would we go back? 100% we would. Great place. Great staff. Great food. Great prices. What more could you ask for !

I planned an evening here a few weeks before and to be honest I felt super good, better than I expected. the atmosphere was super pleasant, the waiters were friendly and I really liked the food...the way the meat was prepared in front of us was spectacular. thank you for the hospitality and the efforts made for us to have a successful evening:x