Istanbul Kitchen and Bar in Barnsley

We had a fantastic Christmas gathering at the restaurant. Brilliant food and atmosphere. Very nice staff, very polite, quick service. Would highly recommend to eat and have a fantastic time. Thank you for everything you have done for us all.

As the rating suggests, it wasn’t the best dining experience we’ve had. The meat was dry and overly salty, the sauce was watery and slightly off, and the dish was served with roasted potatoes, grated cheese, and plain boiled rice—an odd combination for a Turkish restaurant. The pièce de résistance was a spring roll, which felt completely out of place. Nothing about the restaurant had an authentic Turkish feel, and it wasn’t cheap for what was on offer. Best to avoid!

Had a Christmas get together with lads last night, Great food as always not my first visit great service as always. I had halloumi to start & Chefs special for mains! Only negative for me was it had a cold breeze every now & again as staff were opening doors to clear smoke from kitchen which we were sat near, Other than that can't fault it! 👌

I have visited this restaurant a few times, the food is pretty good. The prices are not cheap. Drinks are expensive. It can get very busy, booking is advisable.

Had a great evening. They have a great menu and the service and food were both fantastic. No hesitation in recommending this restaurant.

Been this evening really enjoyed food and atmosphere food top quality will definitely go again.

I have eaten in many a Turkish restaurant up and down the country, including rip-off London ones and small deliciously simple but superb local ones but this restaurant in Barnsley get the first prize for my money! Their Shish Kofte and lamb shish were as near as one can get to the ones you can get to the ones in the city of Istanbul without actually flying out there. Go treat yourself and have a great meal and congratulate the chef as you leave!

I recently dined at Istanbul Kitchen and Bar and had the lamb shank, which was exceptional. The meat was incredibly tender, falling off the bone, and rich with flavor. The dish was perfectly seasoned, complemented by a fragrant and hearty sauce. The restaurant's atmosphere was warm and inviting, and the service was friendly and attentive. Overall, it was a delightful dining experience that brought a true taste of Turkish cuisine. Highly recommend!

First time eating here, food amazing

Amazing authentic food. Most of the menu caters for gluten-free. The service is very welcoming, and the atmosphere is 👌

Absolutely amazing food and great service would definitely recommend and will definitely be going back for more

Really good food, beautifully served with a really good service. Really nice friendly stuff. Great place to eat in Barnsley. If you look for local tips and inspo follow me on insta: @emiliaa.czarnota

First time, and it won't be the last Great food, the staff are very good .

Excellent food and plenty of it. Staff lovely.

Fairly Ok, just remember that this is a bar, not a restaurant

Best meal we have had in a long time on the door step friendly service good menu Reasonably priced booking is Advisable 10/10

Fantastic restaurant. Food is delicious and so fresh and made with really high quality ingredients. Menu is great with lots of authentic dishes. Really nice restaurant, staff are lovely and we will definitely be back.

Food was nice service total rubbish

Food was lovely and well presented, staff were very friendly, would definitely recommend and will return, this was our first visit.

The best place to eat in Barnsley by far! Staff are so friendly and polite food is made fresh in front of you. Fast service and amazing quality😍

Great food and service definitely value for money!

Great food, wonderful atmosphere and friendly staff.

Really good food, excellent service. We had sharer for 2 set menu, plenty of food and all very tasty. ❤️

One of the best food I have ever eaten. Clean, god service, good prices and friendly staff. Thank you very much for the good food experience. I absolutely recommend people to eat there.

2nd time visiting Istanbul, fantastic service and great food on both occasions, this time we went for the set meal for 2 £48 gets you 2 cold starters, 2 hot starters, a big sharing platter and 2 deserts. Fantastic value for money and would highly recommend. We will be back, Thank you!

Great little Turkish restaurant situated in Barnsley town centre the staff are very friendly and helpful the food is of a good standard and a wide variety of dishes are available, the pricing is competitive & reasonable for the lower to medium budget.

Been here loads of times. Best restaurant in barnsley. Food excellent. Service always very good. Went new years eve.

Lovely place lovely staff. Found the food a bit bland to be honest Needs more seasoning. Will return to try the fish dishes

Totally loved the whole experience the food was delicious and very moreish, the staff and service was fantastic making for a amazing traditional atmosphere, I will 100% be returning for more.

First time went with a group defo 5 star.

Fantastic meal, really good service. The food was exceptional

Absolutely amazing. Food is excellent, and cooked right in front of you. Staff are really friendly, helpful and welcoming- especially Ibrahim, we've been twice in one month because we enjoyed it so much. Portion sizes are really good and it's very comfortable and clean. Definitely recommend

We loved the look, feel and everything we ve tasted so far amazing. Very friendly vibe! Thank you

Visited on Saturday after a recommendation. I must say what a gem, the place is brilliant, staff are very attentive and nothing is too much trouble. The food was absolutely brilliant, only thing I was disappointed with I couldn't finish it all. My go to Restaurant in Tarn now.

Went last night with 10 friends and everyone one of us had a lovely meal.no complaints and would definitely go again. Staff very welcoming. Meal served quick and was hot and tasty. Me and hubby shared the platter and it was amazing.

Just love the food! Staff so pleasant and service is perfect.

Very disappointing. Been a number of times, and it was lovely. Waited 40 minutes for them to take our order. Then another 30 mins for the starters to come, when they did, there was 1 missing. Mains came after another wait. I had sword fish it was over seasoned and very salty. Others in the party were also not happy with their food and it was not very warm.We had a party of 15 but they only set a table for 11 meaning 2 of our party were sat on their own. All in all, not a good experience. Think they have bitten off more than they can chew.

Lovely food & the staff are all so welcoming and friendly. Will be back.

Went in just by chance and glad we did. Food was excellent, as was the service.

My fav resturant. Food is amazing staff great and friendly. Not a bad thing to say. If you havent been yet go.

Amazing place. Service and atmosphere very pleasant, professional but it also feels very welcoming here. Food was also very tasty and prices not too high, so all together I definitely recommend. Definitely planning to visit again 😊

Everything was delicious. They welcomed us very well. Their service was very good. There is no parking problem either. I recommend the lamb Iskender.

Always fantastic food and service here!

Food was incredible, will definitely be back again :)

Went there spontaneously with a group of friends, food and service quality were astonishing. Enjoyed my mixed starters and kebab, felt like in Turkey!

Popped in straight after the match today, on review recommendations, they were just cleaning up, welcomed myself and my colleague in, we just want feeding, and wow, fed like kings. Beyti kebab, the picture don’t do it justice. If you’re in or near Barnsley, and love food, get booked in. One of the best plates of food ever. Staff was amazing considering we were just in and out! Can’t wait to go again!

Went for my retirement meal on Saturday night There were 14 of us We felt very welcome The food was delicious and the staff and service were excellent I have been twice before , once to eat in and the next time for a carry out. Great service and food both previous times too Will definitely go again Thank you

Wow! How have we never been here before?? The staff couldn't have been friendlier or more accommodating. They helped me choose my food (due to seed oil allergies) over the phone before our booking. Nothing was too much trouble. The most tasty, flavoursome, beautifully presented food on a plate. Portions excellent and service fantastic. Complimentary bread and dips to start. Cannot wait to visit again! 😊

Table booked for 7 tonight, from first walking through the door made to feel welcome Food is absolutely oit of this world , will definitely be back We all had different and everything was delicious Restaurant so clean and everyhwere so tidy, excellent staff

We went to another Turkish restaurant across the road before & asked for gluten free options but they didn’t seem to know anything so left & came to this restaurant. We asked for gluten free & the server let me know that the menu was labelled which was a nice relief. Service was very quick & we ordered starter & main. They brought complimentary bread & dios with gluten free bread which was very welcome. I would definitely recommend this restaurant & be back soon x

We come here a few times every month for three simple reasons: Superb food, fantastic service and great value for money. The team at Istanbul always go out of their way to make us feel so welcome, and the quality of the food, wine and service are always absolutely faultless. I’ve lived in Barnsley all my life, and I’ve eaten in almost every restaurant in Barnsley (including the posh ones on the outskirts of Barnsley), and I would say that in my opinion this is without a doubt the best restaurant in Barnsley. If you live in Barnsley, or you are visiting Barnsley, then the Istanbul restaurant really should be on your list to try; I promise you won’t be disappointed!

I love the restaurant and have been many times in the past and this became my favourite place to eat in the area. I noticed on entering last week that it felt different, with different staff and wondered then if it been taken over as I'd never been in with the previous owner not been there to give the usual warm welcome. All in all the food I ordered was ok, the Salmon on the other hand was a big disappointment, not the same portion size and pan fried, rather than grilled on the Turkish Grill. I'd recommend going back to the previous Salmon as to be honest I would order again what I ordered last week. The welcome to the restaurant was still a very friendly vibe and 3 of the 4 people were very happy with the order, but the Salmon was a big step down in size and quality with clearly been pan fried. Fethi would be hugely missed if he has sold the business and I wish him well for the future.

We had a set meal for x2 people, thought this was really good value for money. The food was good, and plenty of it. We wasn’t keen on the house red wine, but this could be us been picky. Would definitely visit again.

Like many others I was apprehensive with Fethi selling the business, but need not have worried. A lovely meal with family tonight with the most friendly and helpful staff I've ever met. Really nice and authentic Turkish food and excellent value for money. Can't wait to return again.

Superb evening with delicious food. Everything we ordered was tasty and freshly prepared. A very lovely meal, and we hope to return soon!

Called in as a party of four on a Saturday night and it was very busy - which is good to see. Despite how busy it was, service was excellent without being fussy. We all enjoyed our meals and they were excellent. Will definitely return and I will try something different just to start working my way through the excellent looking menu.

WOW!! the food was stunning the staff were amazing a massive thank you!!! Highly recommended! We will deffinatly be returning!!

It's about our 5th time here , food is amazing, staff are lovely. Best Sword Fish I have ever had. See you all again soon .

Absolutely 5 star. We booked this restaurant for a family 18th birthday meal so we had a mixed aged group. Not only was the food was amazing, which it was, but the service was second to none. We arrived and there were already happy Birthday...

Visited Istanbul Kitchen last night for the first time. From the first moment of stepping inside, I felt welcomed. Staff excellent and friendly. Food was very tasty and came in large portions! I had a mixed kebab, meats were flavourful and side salad tasty. Nice...

Visited on a Thursday and had the best iskender and beyti. Can also highly recommend the pastrami rolls to start. You won't leave hungry

My husband had booked a meal for 2 people for a start to New Year's Eve celebrations. Our table was for 9pm. We arrived at 8.45pm. We sat down and ordered a drink and our starters and main meals. Drinks arrived, the the lovely bread...

Fethi, yet another amazing meal in our favourite restaurant. Every aspect cooked to perfection. Congratulations on a amazing year and sending you all best wishes for 2023!

Absolutely beautiful food, fantastic service we loved our visit! Family meal for a birthday, staff were so fab treat little one really well. And the food! Omg unreal! So delicious every single bit! Thank you we will return soon!

Visited for the 1st time for my birthday. Beautiful food & drinks, really good atmosphere and staff all helpful and friendly. And had a lovely surprise with the birthday cake. We will be back. Thank you!

Group of 8 respectful women on a night out to celebrate my birthday. Chose this place due to being highly recommended by friends. One of the ladies in our party has been numerous times and was extremely upset as to what was said to her!...

Half full restaurant, table of 8 ladies .. yes we had giggles but NO foul language is, NO inappropriate behaviour, NO shouting or singing .. just chatter in an already bustley environment. To be told other guests had complained is an absolute lie .. we...

The service was very personable and nothing was too much trouble. The food was very well presented, well cooked, my only criticism being there was a tad too much and the window between courses could have been longer. Very much looking forward to a 2nd...

Our first visit to the Istanbul Kitchen and Bar, and we shall return. This is a lovely restaurant with a great atmosphere. The food was excellent and very reasonably priced. The staff were very friendly with just the right level of attentiveness. All in all,...

Visited here for my birthday last weekend with friends this was their 1st visit but our 5th and the place never fails. The food is outstanding, and the service is exceptional. I cannot recommend this place enough. Looking forward to my next visit which won't...

Booked a table here for our Mum’s 80th birthday because we wanted something a little bit special. We were 3 generations of family and each one of us enjoyed a lovely evening, as well as fabulous food. The restaurant was very busy yet the atmosphere...

Traveling all the way from London , went online to check opening times ,parked and by the time we got our coats etc it was 10:04, got told it’s too late to order even take away . Kitchen was long shut and cleaned, no sign...

We have been to this restaurant many times and it never fails to provide a fantastic meal everytime. The food is alway plentiful and you have a lot of choices. The staff are always welcoming and very attentive. You must try this lovely restaurant so...

Loved the food, plenty of selection and massive portions, the service was brilliant and all the staff were very friendly and keen to make sure you enjoyed your evening! The food is cooked within view which is nice touch, the service was efficient and food...

Just returned from a rare child free evening. So pleased we chose this restaurant. There is a vast amount of dishes; the smaller plates and starters make it an ideal location for a group get together. I was very impressed with the amount of fresh...

Excellent food and experience. I was introduced this restaurant by a friend as it wasn’t somewhere I would normally dine. Wow what a find. The food is just beautiful and we have now been numerous times and it never disappoints. The staff are friendly and...

What a find this place was. Quality service, a quality host and quality food. I'd recommend to anyone.

My family and I ate at Istanbul Kitchen having first visited (and enjoyed) a couple of years ago. The place is still as good as ever with plenty of variety, authenticity and cooked perfectly! Staff were attentive without being overbearing. The only thing that took...

Went for tea last night after work, we had Istanbul special for 2. the food was absolutly amazing,never tasted meat so tasty, the owner is such a lovely man. Excellent service, excellent food

Very friendly atmosphere and staff, they were very approachable and pleasantly attentive throughout. The food portions were generous and they offer takeaway packaging if you don't manage to finish your meal. The food was delicious, meat tender and very flavorsome, a variety of options available on the menu without being overwhelming. The restaurant and facilities were clean and tidy throughout and I would happily recommend going to this restaurant to family and friends. We had the 6 hot mezze starter, Istanbul Iskender and the Chefs special kebab.

Excellent evening. Will definitely come back. Lamb shank was amazing 😋 Recommended for a good evening out with friends.

Fantastic service and food . thankyou so much we will be back from the lamb shankers. See you again very soon

Clean good food and good service My first time visiting their will definitely go again thank you

Second time and already this is now our family favourite. Extensive menu, great food, atmosphere and service. We all ordered different meals and no-one had any complaints. If you can try the Lamb Chops you won't be disappointed.

Went for the first time last night. Very impressed. We were made very welcome The menu is exciting. All three of us were very happy with the taste , quantity, quality and price of our food , a mixture of Meze and main courses ....

Went last night as always excellent food and service, Chloe served us and she was really pleasant. See you again soon.

Loved the service, food, and ambience of this restaurant, a hidden gem in town. If I could change anything it would be to have different wine glasses, my only niggle. I had white wine, would have preferred the correct glass. This won't put me off from eating here again. Delish !!

Another lovely meal here on Saturday night introducing two new friends to the best turkish in Barnsley. It's clear that the current demand for employees, changes through covid and the situation in Ukraine is hitting every business including istanbul. Our friendly host went out of...

Excellent food but they fudged the bill adding £100, we had to add it up and show them. A few people have said they are bad for doing this.

Wonderful food and service as always.

We went Wednesday 27th family of 5 the food was outstanding very fresh and delicious the service was top notch we will definitely be going back

Fantastic food and great service

A fantastic restaurant that cooks the tastiest dishes with a friendly and welcoming atmosphere. Been going here for a number of years now and love it. Absolutely recommend!

Went on the 22nd of April for our friends Birthday, a very warm welcome and amazing food after beautiful bread and dips , we had the platter for each couple for two and we're stuffed! It was just like being back in Turkey the wonderful...

The food was fantastic along with the hospitality

My husband and I have visited several times and love it. Tonight I took 3 friends- first night out since COVID. My friends had never been before- they loved the food the service and they will go back with their family and friends. Thank you

Absolutely fantastic we couldn't fault it

Went back again for my birthday. Absolutely gorgeous. I tried to moussaka this time & wasn't disappointed. But still say the lamb casserole is my favourite. Looking forward to trying something new next time

I have just got back in. Think this is the go to restaurant in Barnsley. Third time I have been and the food is superb. Sharing platter for two? It would have fed four. Love this place. Five star and very highly recommended.

Absolutely fantastic meal tonight. Fantastic atmosphere and Fethi you sir are a legend. Can not fault you and your restaurant...