Ilbay's Turkish cuisine in Gateshead

Amazing food yet again and well looked after by staff will defo be bk

Best dinner I had for a while. Friendly service and gorgeous food. I will come back.

Delicious authentic food, our whole family enjoyed every bit, excellent friendly service too-we will be back, thank you

Sorry no photos but wish I’d took some The food was absolutely amazing couldn’t fault it I must admit it’s the best Turkish food I’ve had the staff are very warm and welcoming me and my husband were absolutely in awe with everything we would definitely be recommending ilbays to family and friends and definitely returning I can’t wait thank you for such beautiful food 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

Mains and desert superb. Friendly staff, enjoyed.

Lovely, freshly cooked Turkish food with fantastic friendly staff. We had the mixed grill.

Excellent barbecue restaurant I have been there several times never been disappointed ❤️

What a little gem,great food great service the atmosphere is almost intimate, Food was presented hot and looked lovely and tasted lovely Looks very authentic we will be back

Food is fantastic. This is the best place to be in Low Fell.

Excellent restaurant. Food and service are great.

Lovely to be back. Shared a starter and a main each. Great service, nice atmosphere and more importantly, excellent food.

We visited on a Thursday early evening. We were given a very warm welcome. We chose to get a hot sharing platter for 2 although there was 3 of us. The portion was more than enough for us all. This was served with lovely warm bread. We then ordered a meat platter to share which was huge and only ment for 2 people. We followed with blakava for dessert. All the food was amazing. Truly delicious. This along with the atmosphere and lovely staff means we highly recommend a visit. 5 stars definately

Visited this Turkish restaurant several times now. Always receive a lovely friendly welcome. Surroundings are cosy and always a great atmosphere. Food is amazing and very good value for money. There’s a good selection of drinks too. Definitely recommend this restaurant

Visited this Turkish restaurant several times now. Always receive a lovely friendly welcome. Surroundings are cosy and always a great atmosphere. Food is amazing and very good value for money. There’s a good selection of drinks too. Definitely recommend this restaurant

Lamb in any form is to die for including the Sunday lunch

I've been here a few times over the last few years. When Ilbay's first arrived on Low Fell I thought it was good but it is even better now. Their Hummus is the best I've ever had, it is exceptional. I normally get a Chicken Shish and this is also excellent. It's incredible value for money and the ingredients always taste fresh - even for takeaway Thanks ilbays well done 👏

the first I want to thank to everyone in this IIbay.s restaurant They are sensational good food full respect And the best service. and specially thanks to owner to care about everyone Definitely come back again.🥰👍

Most amazing flavours and texture. Brilliant food cooked perfectly. Absolutely fantastic thank you the food was amazing

Really really enjoy the foods. This is second time for me and service is excellent also price is acceptable. By the way delivery is on time. Delicious foods try it 😀

I’d been seeing Ilbays pop up on Facebook and was excited to try their delicious looking cuisine for the first time. Our first delivery from Ilbay’s was punctual and very well presented in user-friendly containers. The food itself was full of flavour and extremely tasty: All lovely in the best of Turkish tradition. The selection of starters we ordered were delicious with the humus being our favourite followed by the aubergine dishes. However we were very disappointed with the size of 2 of the 3 main courses and consider £10.95 for a total of 4 small falafel to be overpriced even if they were very good, the falafel size was ‘fa’laugh’able! Paying £19.95 for the Mixed Grill was also overpriced considering how small the portion, tasty though it was. The grill items were appetizing but the one lamb chop was absolutely tiny and there just wasn’t enough in this to justify the price. The presentation was faultless for all of the mains but the quantity of the 2 portions mentioned above were definitely inadequate for the price. However the portion size of the vegetarian Musakka was good and it was absolutely mouthwatering. All in all, Ilbays provided us with well prepared and presented, flavoursome food which we enjoyed, but taking into consideration other comparable eateries, the prices for some of the food were too much for the quantity supplied.

I’d been seeing Ilbays pop up on Facebook and was excited to try their delicious looking cuisine for the first time. Our first delivery from Ilbay’s was punctual and very well presented in user-friendly containers. The food itself was full of flavour and extremely tasty: All lovely in the best of Turkish tradition. The selection of starters we ordered were delicious with the humus being our favourite followed by the aubergine dishes. However we were very disappointed with the size of 2 of the 3 main courses and consider £10.95 for a total of 4 small falafel to be overpriced even if they were very good. The falafel size was ‘fa’laugh’able! Paying £19.95 for the Mixed Grill was also overpriced considering how small the portion, tasty though it was. The grill items were appetizing but the one lamb chop was absolutely tiny and there just wasn’t enough in this to justify the price. The presentation was faultless for all of the mains but the quantity of the 2 portions mentioned above were definitely inadequate for the price. However the portion size of the vegetarian Musakka was good and it was absolutely mouthwatering. All in all, Ilbays provided us with well prepared and presented, flavoursome food which we enjoyed, but taking into consideration other comparable eateries, the prices for some of the food were too much for the quantity supplied.

Start to finish this was fantastic we could not fault on thing in this restaurant. From entering being greeted and seated served drinks and fed food it was perfect. Thank you Ilbays 👏👏👏👏👌

We been here few times for turkish food but today we want to try sunday dinner just wow the best sunday dinner amazing taste great service nice chill atmosphere I would highly recommend everyone 👏

highly recommended. best turkish restaurant in the town. the food quality is very good and the prices are very reasonable.

Got takeaway Sundays dinners. Lovely also got free desert

highly recommended, best turkish food in town. 🇹🇷🇬🇧

Brilliant meal last night as a party of 10. Great service from lovely staff and fab food. Happy to swap sides to accommodate GF, great with kids and brought cake and a candle to celebrate the anniversary we were out for. Definitely recommend!

The best turkish restaurant and turkish food I’ve had in a long time! The service is also amazing, we wanted to order for delivery but the restaurant was too far, however, they called us back and delivered the food within an hour and it was still hot! The taste is amazing and the value for food is very good

One of the best Turkish restaurants The food was delicious

Visited Ilbays as a party of 20 for a friends birthday, food and service were excellent. Great value for money and would definitely recommend.

Amazing food, brilliant service and such good value for money. We regularly visit Ilbay’s and always receive the best service, food is outstanding and all the staff can’t do enough to make your experience the best ever - thank you

Been here a few times now and the food has been fantastic every time👌 and the prices are very reasonable or so my dad tells me 🤭

Visited Ilbays for the first time with friends, food and service were excellent, and staff very friendly. Very reasonably priced too, highly recommend.

First time here. Warm hospitality with good food. Very pleasant evening. Hopefully will return again.

Fantastic food and everything we tried was absolutely delicious from the mezze to the main to the complimentary baklava! Quite busy on a Thursday night with a nice ambience. We're not local so we found the restaurant on TripAdvisor there is no %10 service charge at all some reviews are not true ! The owner of the restaurant is great man we meet .. He has done a great job, it takes an extra talent to fill the second floor with customers and we saw a lot of it while we were there. Congratulations We would definitely recommend it and would happily visit again Thank you ilbays

Ok service meals bit expensive for what you get

Fantastic food and everything we tried was absolutely delicious from the mezze to the main to the complimentary baklava! Quite busy on a Thursday night with a nice ambience. We're not local so we found the restaurant on TripAdvisor there is no %10 service charge at all some reviews are not true ! The owner of the restaurant is great man we meet .. He has done a great job, it takes an extra talent to fill the second floor with customers and we saw a lot of it while we were there. Congratulations We would definitely recommend it and would happily visit again Thank you ilbays

The food was amazing! So much flavour and portions were really big! The meat quality was perfect and they have a huge menu with loads to choose from!

I am from Leeds area and we with my friend have business trip to Newcast last evening and before we are start travel back to home deciding to stop somewhere for a food. We opened a google map and checked for a restaurant near us, and this one got the best review, and we went inside. It was busy but not madness. We ordered food trying and love it. Long we not eat that's gregarious food that's was a delicious tasty. I recommend to everyone, and I will definitely come back worthy to seating in the car and drive 110 miles for a day out meal and visit Newcastle, of course. Thank you so much, and see you again. By the way, Chef is a top-class. My fold forgot to make a picture, but will next time .

Absolutely fantastic meal with first class service, as usual. Great choice of food, love the Effes, always a great time here

This place has it all! Traditional, welcoming and amazing food. The staff are amazing. Extremely kind, always there checking on the table making sure you have everything you need. Food is exceptional! If I could put 10 starts I would! Highly recommend!

Food here is just something else! 😍You need to try it people. Thank you Ilbays 🔥🏆

Food is absolutely beautiful and very generous portions, staff all 5 star will definitely be back!

The staff are very friendly and the mixed hot mezzie stater is amazing also the chicken shish Thanks Paul and Carole

Another fantastic evening with amazing food. I’m never disappointed at Ilbays with fresh tasty food. We had the Christmas menu where we had loads to choose from and a good price. We were well looked after and even got complementary shots. I’d highly recommend Ilbays and one of the best places for Turkish food 😋

Visited this restaurant last night with a friend. We received a lovely warm welcome from staff. We had the 2 course special which was fantastic value for money. I had the Hollumi and Adana. The flavours were amazing and food well presented. We both had a great night and can’t wait for our next visit. Definitely recommend

Absolutely amazing food, service and EVERYTHING Thank you!!!!!!!! The staff were amazing so attentive and just fabulous We've been a few times and will definitely be back

Me and my friend dined here and it was absolutely fantastic from the minute we got there, lovely waiter, starters arrived in a timely manner. I highly recommend the lamb hummus starter it was incredible and so soft. We shared the Mixed Grill, this thing...

I have been saturday in Ilbays and I can recommend this Turkish restaurant on 100percent.Food and service 10/10.

Fantastic Sunday lunch at Ilbays. 2 courses for £11.95 is great value. The hummus was so flavoursome and was great with Turkish bread and the tasty sucuk. The slow cooked lamb came out piping hot with tasty mash, Yorkie pud and veggies. The Beyti Sarma was beautiful and herby with a fresh addition of yoghurt. Would definitely visit again and would also consider getting food delivered.

Amazing Food was amazing, so much choice. Will definitely be back to try more dishes.Staff were lovely and welcoming ✨✨✨✨✨

Great restaurant. Great food. Great atmosphere. We visited here for a quick lunch and were not disappointed. As vegetarians we were both very pleased that they had a great selection even on their lunch special menu which was tremendous value and the portions were very...

Amazing food. Very good portion sizes and presented beautiful. Cant wait to try more lovely dishes from the menu. The food was really lovely and very tasty Well done

This was absoulately stunning experience for me and my friends having our dinner at Ilbays Turkish Restaurant. Service we had, food quality and ambiance were amazing. There are only few Turkish restaurant in Newcastle but Ilbays is much far away from others on food quality...

I’ve visited iibays on regular bases the food and service is amazing definitely recommend lunch and dinner menu’s there. Great atmosphere and service one of the best Turkish restaurants in the north east .

Ordered a bottle of the Shiraz and it was quite possibly the worst red wine I've ever tasted. Was hoping the food could revive the night, however again this was rather disappointing as the lamb was tough and frankly tasted of pork, with the dish as a whole being rather bland. The restaurant itself was very basic and generally dull. Would definitely recommend finding a nicer experience for around £25 a head.

avoid this place if you like nice food, good wine and a quiet ambience. typical of gateshead though, do yourself a favour and go to newcastle, loads of good restaurants there..

Beautiful place and very good food. I love Turkish style 🥳🥳🫠🫠🤤🤤🤤

Four of us went there for Friday night dinner. The restaurant welcoming and the food delicious. We enjoyed some of the classics plus some things more unusual like the Lamb's Liver. All very tasty, we were too full for dessert.

We went for about 5pm had the 3 courses for 13.95 omg the food was amazing my husband said the moussaka was the best he had ever tasted and the baklava was simply delicious 10/10 well done to all the team . We will be...

Had lovely food here. Staff were really friendly, service was great and reasonably priced. Would definitely go back again

perfect service with delicious food. I would highly recommend this little gem in Low fell. Reasonable prices too. We will be back soon fantastic food.

Took a chance for an early evening meal here and we’re not disappointed. The early bird menu was great value for money with lots of choices. I have to say that after 3 courses and coffee we were stuffed! Particularly loved the filo pastry starter...

Absolutely brilliant. Food was delicious and high quality. Staff were very friendly and attentive. Thoroughly enjoyed my anniversary meal. Thank you.

Food was amazing, so much choice. Will definitely be back to try more dishes.Staff were lovely and welcoming

Amazing food. Very good portion sizes and presented beautiful. Cant wait to try more lovely dishes from the menu. The food was really lovely and very tasty.

Stunning food as always, fab staff very professional and polite. Lovely restaurant, spotlessly clean and gentle music, a perfect evening meal. THANK YOU :)

Having previously enjoyed a takeaway we decided to pop in on Friday night and were lucky they could squeeze us in! Very popular, and all the food looked great as it was coming out from the kitchen. Generous portion sizes. Particularly enjoyed the special salad...

Always friendly nothing is too much trouble food is absolutely fantastic so fresh and tasty never fails to impress thank you

Went for bottomless brunch was absolutely fantastic,food was amazing , staff were fantastic and welcoming can’t wait to go back !!

Bottomless brunch. There nothing bottomless about it! 3 drinks in 2 hours. 20mins to get our 1st drink ordered. Terrible service, Terrible attitude from management! Only plus was the food was delicious. Avoid the so called bottomless brunch!

We go to Ilbays about once a month and it’s always excellent. Delicious kebabs, nice houlimi and homous, and the baklava is lovely as well.

Best place to eat it’s my fave restaurant! Staff are so friendly and the food is out of this world very tasty everything has so much flavour

We visited Ilbay's for the first time today and were not disappointed. Greeted by a very warm welcome, service was excellent and the choice of menu is very good. Although the restaurant was quiet the service was very quick and the food was excellent, presented...

Had an order delivered on time nice and fresh and it was delicious I have never had a bad meal from them whether eat in or delivered

Great food and great value will definitely be going again and I recommend it highly can't wait to go back for more

I have been Sunday in Ilbays and I can recommend this Turkish restaurant on 100percent.Food and service 10/10.

Visited this restaurant lastnight, party of 25 people, we were put on two tables, one table received their food the other table didn't receive there's. The food that was received was very nice but the restaurant cannot cope with a big party.

Tonight I visited ilbays ,food and service was fantastic as always however large party spoilt it for us on this occasion as they were very loud and seemed quite drunk and disruptive with no regards for other customers , the restraunt was packed so obviously...

This restaurant is one of the nicest places i have been to. Tonight we went and the food and service was excellent. I would highly recommend it to all

As recommended by the lovely young lady I was dining out with. A lovely clean and tidy restaurant, first class customer service, Xmas music playing but at a low level so conversions were easy enough without raising voices. I was that into the place and...

Eaten at this restaurant many times, but just getting round to reviewing it now. And I don’t know why because I’ve never had a poor meal or a bad night here. The weather outside was awful last night, but we got a warm welcome and...

As usual, our early evening visit before a show was absolutely fantastic. Service was first class, friendly and professional. The food was served in a relaxed manner with no undue sense of urgency and it was, as always WONDERFUL!!! Tasty and very filling, we will...

We visited today for a late lunch, its approx our 30th time here and we haven't been disappointed yet. Staff and owner are super friendly and very welcoming. Restaurant is clean, as are the toilets. We shared Kisir, warm Turkish bread and potato skins for...

Fantastic, tasty cuisine! Service is excellent. We have visited many times and will continue to support this great local restaurant! Would definitely recommend!

I was served raw chicken. Last weekend my family and I went out for a meal. I ordered chicken and lamb shish. Unfortunately my chicken was raw… not a little pink as I was told. but raw! Disgusting totally put me off. Never again!

Love this restaurant. Great food and lovely atmosphere. This was my 3rd visit with my family and they never fail to impress. Great value and would highly recommend

This restaurant is a gem in Low Fell. The standard of food is exceptional and never fails be it lunch time or for the evening menu. Each plate is tantalising in flavour and presentation. Staff are always pleasant and most courteous. Highly recommend.

Wife and I called in today for 3 course Sunday lunch which was superb. I had chicken and she had lamb dinner. Amazing.

Great food and brilliant customer service. I got the mix grill which was amazing. I Would reccomend this Turkish restaurant. Staff helpful and friendly.

Always such a treat! The menu is extensive and meat lovers heaven! Service and staff fab and such good value for money! This is such a gem in Low Fell- try it/ you’ll be glad you did!

Ilbays was amazing as usual! The best kofte I have ever tasted! I usually get the mixed grill but decided to try the izmir kofte. The tomato sauce was absolutely delicious and the kofte meatballs were really tasty! Lovely staff! Will definately be back and...

I feel unhappy writing this review, but I have to be honest. I have been reading the fantastic reviews, & am wondering if we were just very unlucky, as I am very sad to say our experience was not 4 or 5 star. To put...

my family and I have been here many many times, it’s our go to for true authentic Turkish food and its right on our doorstep, (take away is always lush too) and the staff are really friendly. Really nice and warm inside, with pretty decor,...

The world is always lush. The service is 5 star - friendly. All the family loves it. The chicken shish portion service is huge.

Absolutely love this place. Some of the best Turkish food ive eaten Staff are lovely. Love the decor and food cant be beaten. Highly recommend the mixed platter starters if u are after trying few different things. Mixed grill is to die for

Visited here many times and definitely my favourite in the area. Always a great friendly welcome and beautiful food. My favourite is Chicken shish or Pirzola (the lamb is always perfect) and the accompaniments are so tasty! Happy hour is available and great for Sunday...

Firstly we would like to thanks Ilbays for their kind donation for our charity event. We have since dined here and the food and service is outstanding.

Can’t fault this place. Excellent food and service every time we visit and this time was no different. Food is exceptional and really great value for money. Drinks are great quality and the service is second to none.

Lovely outing today at Ilbays Turkish restaurant in Low Fell, Gateshead. Our first visit. Excellent food and service all round. Would recommend and definitely visit again.