Istanblue in Oldham

Received a call requesting change of booking from 6 pm to 4:30 pm as we needed to be out of restaurant by 6 pm. Agreed to change however several groups of people came into the restaurant for 6 pm bookings. The food was good but not happy about the reason given for the change. There was no need for our booking to be change, it was like we were an inconvenience!

atmosphere was amazing but the tall blonde waitress i believe her name was ashleigh upstairs in momos cocktail bar was so nice and very respectful always making sure we are looked after

This was my second visit since the refurbishment. Both times I have been absolutely amazed at the food and the service. I will definitely be returning and telling as many of my friends about Istanblue. The food was fabulous and the service second to none!

We had an amazing time at istanblue last weekend, the food never fails to amaze me and the service was absolutely on point. The staff are so enthusiastic not only at the restaurant but in bono Istanblue’s new bar. Truly the best businesses in Royton!!

An amazing restaurant with a very welcoming atmosphere and ambience. Food was incredible and the service was just as good. Naomi served our table and was amazing the other staff were all so smiley and inviting. Definitely recommend.

We have a fantastic brunch with amazing service

The atmosphere and surroundings are great and the food is delicious. The service was very good but its a shame that the service charge is added onto the bill. I think you should be able to decide yourself how much you would like to tip. The drinks are well over priced, lemonade £4.25! Saying that we had a lovely evening.

Lovely meal out with the wife. King prawn starter was very tasty. Delicious lamb main. My wife had hummus & then chicken, which she really enjoyed. The 2 different Turkish red wines we tried were really good and the baklava was lovely. Great staff & convenient free parking right behind.

Great place, the mix grill is amazing. The best homemade tzatziki. Great staff, aways on form

I’ve been coming here for years. It’s always fantastic. Loving the new decor. Thanks very much much. The VIP mix grill is our favourite dish, worth every penny!

Great food lovely staff. Lovely atmosphere

Lovely place for lunch, great atmosphere! Will definitely recommend and we will be back, thank you!

After being on a walk in the local area we called into the restaurant as we needed something to eat. Wow, what a lovely meal we had. It was a Sunday afternoon and we all had the 3 course menu. Delicious. We will be back.

Istanblue is a fantastic restaurant with a beautiful seating area that’s both spacious and comfortable. The food is delicious, offering a great variety of flavors that truly stand out. Highly recommended for a delightful dining experience!

Cocktail bar was amazing some very polite young men Behide the bar and lovely women out front to help you order cocktails we’re 10/10 spot on and decor was very modern and very vibey.

The platter to share was sumptuous. Great atmosphere. Attentive service.

Beautiful atmosphere and place. Service was 1st rate very attentive to your every need when you have picky eaters haha. Food was well presented and tasted amazing. Our table server was amazingly beautiful with a beautiful persona to go with it. Bill was abit of a shock for an Oldham restaurant but hey inflation is a b@£#h these days. Over all a wonderful experience

Amazing food and lovely ambiance. Service was fabulous xx

This is a wonderful Restaurant in the heart of Royton. The food (Sunday Roast Dinner) was delicious, the service was attentive and high quality and the decor beautiful. We had a 3 course Sunday lunch, starter was mushroom with garlic cheese, roast beef with all the trimmings and a gorgeous warm chocolate cake with ice cream. I wish every restaurant was as great as this one!

Perfect as usual, high quality service. Top notch food , feel like you are in Istanbul

10/10 as always, good vibes, perfect service and amazing food! the new refurb looks fab too very cozy and intimate. Will be back soon!

Amazing service, very friendly staff and the food is incredible, served very quick. Would definitely recommend.

Beautiful restaurant, attentive service, lovely food- enjoyed by all!

Amazing food and service!! Highly recommend.

This reseraunt is amazing! I would highly recommend. The food was absolutely amazing, matched perfectly with the outstanding service we received from the wonderful service staff who were very attentive and accommodated all our needs.

Fabulous food, great friendly staff. Just what you want from a restaurant

I came to the restaurant just after they reopened after refurbishing. Food was absolutely delicious and the service was amazing. Staff are very attentive and tend to your needs incredibly, we had Leah serving us for the night and she ensured we had everything we needed.

My family and I have always loved istanblue, however after their refurb, we went to try the Sunday roast dinner today and couldn’t have been more pleased. First of all, the service is second to none (as always. ) Secondly, what they have done with the decor is truly beautiful, and OF COURSE! The food is always beautiful, hence why we always return, however I’m so excited they are going down the route of offering breakfast and Sunday roast- they truly didn’t disappoint! Also want to add the owner always goes out of his way to ensure everyone is happy and asks for feedback- I honestly think this is something that is overseen by many restaurants these days, and I just think that’s an extra special touch. Couldn’t recommend this place enough. Credit to Royton.

Been a few times always enjoyed it. Food very good, staff excellent and good atmosphere. 4/10/2024. Restaurant has been closed for a refurbishment and reopened today, we we're invited by a friend who work's at the restaurant to go and see the new layout and try the new menu. The new layout makes the restaurant brighter with new tables and chairs. The food and service was excellent, another 5 🌟 stars.

Never been before but will go again. Great welcome, plenty of menu choices and my friends and I had delicious foods and drinks. Great start to a lovely evening!

Our wedding anniversary, decided to come back here,as our previous visit was a huge hit! We were not disappointed. The staff are so friendly, and although early on a Monday evening, the atmosphere was welcoming. We had the VIP sharing platter, it was absolutely delicious and far more than we could manage, but looking forward to left overs for lunch! Sadly no room for dessert, I had been looking so forward to baklava ( homemade served warm with a scoop of ice cream) SO the free portion was so very much appreciated! We will be hurrying back!

Very tasteful and authentic food

Early bird menu is fantastic value for money, great service too.

The food is delicious, staff very friendly, polite and attentive. Before 6pm it's £19.95 for 2 course. The portions are very generous . We had tzatziki and vine leaves with delicious warm bread. Then lamb and chicken kebabs served with lovely salad, rice, peppers and sauces. Irish coffee was served with lots of cream and fruit. We were also served with complimentary balaclava. I would have no hesitation in recommending this restaurant for couples, families, and parties.

Food NEVER fails. Always fresh, delicious and great portions. The sea bass is always my go to and to finish it off with the poached pear is just marvellous. The staff is also lovely too, Mehmet is very kind and accommodating. I can confidently say this is one of best restaurants in Royton, you can tell there is thought behind the food and its preparation. Always a pleasure to dine when in Royton.

Great night last night food superb little nephew had a 13th birthday they brought his cake out and did all this smoke effect and had this tune in the background well done istanblue you made his night

Great food and a great atmosphere

Food was bang on... Just take a better date.

Our lovely friend and ( we joke,) our adopted daughter, treated my husband and I to a meal for Father's day. The atmosphere was lively as the restaurant was rather full, this did not at all deter from the prompt efficient service we received, the staff were super friendly and attentive and funny, and really interacted with us. The food was fresh and ample and totally TOTALLY delicious. A great hit and we are excited to return.

I was expecting it to be fantastic going of the other reviews but was left underwhelmed, the place is nice, clean and tidy, the staff are friendly however not brilliant at their job, the food was tasty and well presented but some was obviously bought from a wholesalers pre made (pizza/garlic bread base's for example)

Great food. Recommend the VIP Mixed Grill to any meat lovers

Very enjoyable and a great evening. We visited daughter who lives in Royton so she booked for us all to go to The Istanbul. After a disastrous meal we had in Turkey years ago we had our doubts about this evening but were willing to give it a go on her recommendation. We started in the cocktail bar and enjoyed the cocktails. Then moved down to the restaurant. Husband and i went for the Bodrum and it was delicious. Service was spot on and the staff was very friendly. We would go again on a future visit to Royton.

Had a great dinner here last night, the food was delicious, the staff was very friendly and at the end of the night we got to meet with the head chef Ozan, who was very kind and nice to talk to. Thanks for your great hospitality and delicious food Ozan! Can’t wait to be back here.

Lovely authentic Turkish food. Staff friendly and helpful, particularly Gem (not sure about the spelling), he was really nice to deal with. Atmosphere and decor takes you back to Turkey.

There was 14 of us, and we all said the same thing about the meal it was amazing, the staff were friendly and very quick to serve our food.

Visited 1st time for a while, the food was lovely, bit of a mix up with order at first was sorted quickly with apologies and dessert and coffees on house ( TBH think the mix up was 50 percent my fault as well) will we visit again YES without a doubt,

Extremely overpriced. Food wasnt worth what you pay and it came out alarmingly quick which is never a good signb if you ask me. Napkins were not fully dried so don't know why they had been put out. Decor is lovely. First time trying and won't be going back.

Fantastic food. Staff amazing. Thank you for a fabulous night

I love it What a day They even accommodate my autistic son

A great place with really friendly staff and fantastic service. The food was superb, especially the Baklava! Could have finished 2 of them! Great place, will be going back for sure.

Very nice place. Lovely decor, lovely staff, and the food is top note.

Went to celebrate my leapyear birthday with my family. Went for cocktails first at Momo's, which was also brilliant - lovely place and lovely bar staff. Never had a mocktail before but would definitely recommend it - I had a Summer Love - delicious 😋 Staff at Istanblue couldn't have been better, very friendly. Atmosphere perfect - lovely atmospheric low lighting - lovely decor and the music was excellent. The food was also excellent - my family enjoyed various dishes - they loved the pepper hummus, Kofte and Tavuk Shish, I can't remember the names of all the dishes but they were all delicious 😋. I had a Margherita pizza with mushrooms which was perfect. At the end of the meal I ordered the fudge cake - we had told them it was my birthday - 29 February - so it came complete with birthday music, singing, and a dried ice spectacular 🎇..thank you Istanblue 🥰 - it made my day. Very attentive and accommodating staff...we will definitely be going back and recommending them to all our friends 🎂🎉❤️🍸

Excellent authentic Turkish food, very busy but service was brilliant. Suggest booking beforehand. Price reasonable for what you get, portions more than adequate, I was stuffed and I have a big appetite. Bill came to £95 but with a bottle of wine included and drinks beforehand

Excellent restaurant of Turkish cuisine, service was amazing even though it was busy. Staff very friendly and pleasant would recommend trying it

Fantastic food as always. Naomi was a pleasure. Very attentive and warm. Absolutely would recommend this place. Ali nazik is the best dish I have ever had. 5* in my book

Food is amazing with exceptional service. Very cosy restaurant. We even got complementary baklava once we got the bill. Will come again

Great restaurant, really good service with a relaxed vibe, would recommend to anyone to come here. You won't be disappointed

Came in with 6 mates, ordered various cocktails - pornstar martinis, espresso martinis- they short change you on alcohol, very watery

Gorgeous food in a beautiful setting. Highly recommend this establishment x staff are so lovely xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Absolutely phenomenal! We had the mixed grill for two and it was by far some of the nicest meat I’ve ever tasted. So tender and very well marinated. If your a meat lover this place is an absolute must!

Visit Istanblue fairly regularly as we live local and have to say it’s always a delightful experience. Food is tasty, staff are really welcoming and attentive and there is an all round great atmosphere.

Amazing food everything was superb

Went for a catch up with a friend and the staff were lovely and not pushy or trying to rush us. Food was excellent and reasonably priced.

Cant fault it, everything was good, everyone of our group of 6 enjoyed it, service was ok and price was normal. i would go again.

We had an amazing night, there’s a great environment with really helpful staff especially Naomi and mia. The food was exellent. Will recommend to anyone and everyone.

the staff are amazingly kind and helpful. naomi and leah made our experience welcoming and comfortable. the food portions are worth the price and the food is fantastic quality. must visit

Lovely service, great staff and food was delicious!!

First time in here, extremely friendly and lovely food, great options a defo must and we will be back .

Lovely Quality Food Top Notch Service great Friendly Staff Will Be Back

What a good day Husband's birthday, first visit Will defo be back, food fantastic, cocktails spot on, service brilliant All round good restaurant

Recommended by a friend. Relaxing ambience, welcoming staff, friendly and knowledgeable. Food absolutely delicious and will definitely come back.

Food and staff we're brilliant. Highly recommend.

absolutely amazing food and drinks, staff were polite and very welcoming, great atmosphere and beautiful set out! the VIP mix grill is to die for special mention to Olivia our waitress be back again for sure kirsty&liam xx

Absolutely amazing food and lovely cocktails and cosy atmosphere. Staff very very friendly and. Definitely will be back.

Really enjoyable evening. Food was lovely. Service was great, even when we had a few young children who can be a handful. Staff even brought out some dry ice to create steam to entertain the kids. Really happy with the experience.

Awesome food, amazing service, very attentive.

The food was excellent the service was brilliant really good atmosphere , would definitely not hesitate to recommend to others.

Lovely food, great service. Will be coming back

Beautiful atmospheric interior and tasty, interesting and satisfying food. I also recommend highly the Limoncello cocktail!!

Great great staff great service food great service

Excellent service 👏🏾 Very friendly staff.

They were very friendly and Nicee. Food was amazing A1

Vip mixed grill was to die for!!

Absolutely amazing the food was SO good and the service was really good and staff really nice. Nice music inside the restaurant and I highly recommend the chicken wings, Absolutely perfect cooked to perfection the spice on them was perfect and the chicken chunks chicken breasts were the same. All the meat there was perfectly. 10/10 💯

Really enjoy it here, food's consistently great and portion sizes are very good. Too good! Beer prices are what you expect of a restaurant, and service is excellent. Happily go again and again

Boxing day meal with family. Each ordered different dishes everybody enjoyed. Will return

Need to be a bit more light in there.

A superb meal, with superb service. If your in the area it definitely worth treating yourselves. 100% satisfied Thank you

Was there for new years eve with girlfriend Fantastic food the staff are look after you perfectly. Great atmosphere. We will definitely be revisiting

Fantastic meal, really friendly staff and nothing was too much trouble. Very generous portion sizes… the lamb chops were amazing! Great value for money and so good to have fresh food cooked in traditional ways. I can’t recommend the place highly enough!

Love dining at Istanblue. Always scrumptious fresh food and very generous portions. Never have to wait long. Can’t fault anything. Love all the staff as they’re super friendly and always enjoy a free cheeky shot at the end of our meal. Definitely a place to...

Great customer service and attitude. Food very, very tasty

Really nice place, friendly staff and tasty food.

Food was a bit blunt and overcooked today. Last time was brilliant. Buy service is exceptional.

Beautiful decor and really comfortable environment. The staff where lovely and fast, they always appeared at the right time, for drinks and to see if we where alright. Good service. The food was gorgeous, really tasty. I have always heard great things about this place and as my first visit goes really really good. Lives up to its reputation

Superb food and service as always

Cocktails, what more could you want, great staff and a good happy hour which is longer than an hour.

Good food and good people. Will definitely come back, highly recommend.

The most expensive Turkish food I ever had. The food was good, but in my view it's overpriced.

Fantastic everything was perfect food service atmosphere they couldn't improve anything it's great