Istanbul Meze Grill in Hillingdon

Horrendous food and very expensive. Service is 0.

Good food and good value for money

Good quality meats cooked well. Portions are large - the Istanbul special, a platter of grilled meats and peppers on a bed of 2 types of rice with salad and bread, is advertised as being for 2-3 people, but it is big enough for 4. Cost £56 for the special, but we brought home as much as we ate. This has more a cafe feel than a restaurant, but it is attractively decorated. The staff are friendly and efficient.

Just had a large chicken donar for lunch. Absolutely delicious chicken was tender and juicy. The gentleman who served me was welcoming and courteous. I highly recommend this restaurant.

Very disappointed with our recent visit, haven't been there since before covid and were looking forward it. Food not great, service dreadful, still eating our starter when they came with main course. They rushed us. I spoke to a member of staff on leaving and she said they were busy. No excuse, wouldn't recommend going, we won't go back.

Delicious food and lovely atmosphere on a Friday night

Excellent dishes, the meat, the sauces and the salad, everything was perfect.

Istanbul Restaurant is a unique place. Very good food and pleasant atmosphere. Nice service, including one very nice waitress from Poland. I recommend visiting!!

Real shame that Istanbul has gone down hill in both service and quality Went last week for lunch with a friend, service was appalling from the moment we walked in: 1. The waiter was very unwelcoming and had a disgusting attitude 2. The waiter then disappeared and there were no staff around for 10 minutes, I was considering to get up and leave when eventually a waitress had come out from the back and took our order 3. After taking our order the extra plates and cutlery on our table were not taken away 4. After receiving our starters, I had to remind the waitress of our drinks 5. We had a 35 minutes gap between our starters and mains despite there being only 1 other table of 4 at the time 6. The table was not cleared when the mains came out, instead we had to clear the table ourselves while the waiter stood there 7. The quality of food was not what we were used to, usually the chef is one of the owners but this time it was someone else 8.The staff then decided to take their break all at the same time and sat down on one of the tables for lunch, I felt I was being an inconvenience by disturbing them by asking for additional drinks and sauces 9. Went to visit the toilet which clearly needs work done to it and a good clean because the smell in there was horrific Towards the end of our meal, as we are about to leave, a gentleman dressed in a blue suit walked in and the staff immediately got up from their seats - turns out he must have been an owner/manager as clearly the staff started working I've been a regular here for at least 5 years and won't be returning again, this experience has really been off putting, I hope the management take this review seriously

Very good service Amazing food Highly recommend to everyone

Great food and a great service from a fabulous bunch of staff, unfortunately the tables outside have been removed, but the restaurant has a brilliant air con system witch was a must on a red hot evening.

Great food. Cosy place. Warm customer service.

We have visited Istanbul last Saturday for the first time and we will definetely come back! The food was fresh and really tasty. The staff was very polite. We were served by a young lady who was helpful and recommended us their most famous dishes

We used to eat from here often but we stopped and yesterday after getting a take away we remembered why. My lamb shish was just so fatty there was barely any meat to eat. The salad was brown and looked old. I had to throw it away.

Amazing service soon as we arrived we hade falafel and cacik and are main was Kleftiko and mix shish was the best Thank you istanbul Restaurant For great time

Last week i brought my family here because the place is amazing. The food was great, did not take long to come at all it was hot and well seasoned. Service was great, lovely girl called victoria served me.

Hi guys, we sat in the window on the 23rd June. We come to the Istanbul Restaurant whenever we visit family in Ruislip, the food is amazing and service is second to none and we always look forward to a visit. See you soon

The restaurant is quite simple decor wise but the food and service are excellent. The Greek salad is so fresh and the meat is really tender. Portions are large and very good value for money. The staff are great, we were served by Baki who introduced us to Turkish coffee and Turkish delight. Delicious! We’ll definitely be back..

Food is really amazing we love the food here so

Great to dine in or takeaway.. its on the expensive side BUT worth the money as food quality is outstanding

Been here numerous times and it's a lovely meal and pleasant atmosphere every time..The meat's and squeaky cheese are gorgeous.. Portions are big too we never manage to eat what we ordered.. Thoroughly recommended.

Amazing food and hospitality. It’s a hidden local gem and my husband feels it’s the best place he’s ever eaten at. Thank you for the lovely meal Istanbul :)!

Member of staff could not confirm whether food in this place was halal and therefore I did not eat here. The food did look nice and there was plenty of seating on the day that we visited myself and my wife it’s a real shame that food could not be confirmed to be hello so we left and went across the road.

Menu looks good but clearly struggle with their time keeping where opening times say they’re open and they're actually not e.g Monday 15th April @2pm. Best to call them before wasting a trip.

I was craving for some proper syrupy turkish baklava. Having tried a few local shops that sell rubbish in the name of Baklava, when I tried the Baklavas here, I was pleasantly surprised. They sell the best authentic fresh Turkish syrupy baklava in Ruislip. For those who are vegetarians, I was told that the baklava they sell are vegetarian. Hope, I have answered the questions for all proper baklava lovers so that you are not seen as someone taking the piss by calling them to ask questions.

This is a very nice restaurant with lovely staff and very tasty food. I would recomand this place!

Many places we visited for Turkish food, we love Mediterranean dishes. When we searched in Google, this one appeared. It’s a simple place, food was fine. Staff were friendly and food was served quickly. If it’s close by you may try once.

We've been going here for years, amazing food, friendly service. Even though we moved out of the area we still come in for takeaways!

Used to go here years ago and loved it but after todays visit I won’t be back again. The atmosphere….none! Staff were miserable and it wasn’t because it was busy, it was far from it, in fact we didn’t even get a smile. They served our starter with salad but didn’t clear the dishes etc before coming out with our mains. We asked where the salad was for the mains to be told the salad from the starter was it and he seemed pretty put out because we questioned it. I will add the salad wasn’t fresh either.The mains were ok but nothing special at all in fact mine was pretty dry and it’s small portions but as others have said the prices have gone up and portion sizes down. I then had to visit the toilet and that’s was enough for me. They can obviously refit the main eating area but can’t clean toilets or even refit those (I’ll include pics of it). Save your money and go somewhere else. Lots of lovely places to eat in this area so their establishment needs to improve as their competitors are certainly outshining Istanbul by far.

It was a nice family evening. All good, thanks. From Italy 🇮🇹 and Moldova 🇲🇩 with Love.

I visited this restaurant twice this week. Friendly staff. Excellent food. Big portions.Complimentary salad and pitta bread. We had chicken shish, sarma minced chicken, halumi starters. Super tasty food and definitely the place we would come back again in near future.

Food and taste quality wasnt same anymore. Meat smells and not properly cooked and too much salty.

Great casual eating spot. Food was good and large in portion. Complimentary salad, bread with dips with your meal.

Everything I have had from here has been made with quality ingredients, is freshly prepared with care, and absolutely delicious too. Friendly staff and great value for money as well. I eat a lot and was stuffed after starters and a main. A gem of a local place, would give 6 stars if I could. Edit: I recently visited after a long time and am happy to report taste and quality of ingredients is just as good as before, if not better. Restaurant was a little quiet when I arrived but was soon filled with a pleasant buzz and a lovely ambience. Also worth a mention, they do not include a service charge by default, which itself is to be commended in my humble opinion.

Went there with high hopes but was disappointed with the taste of the food. Did not like the food and it was very costly. Do not recommended.

Excellent value, excellent service and food...

Very disrespectful Send us back saying you have to book you have to book cause we were 8 Respect your customers specially when they come from far It’s not mention anywhere that you have to book

Staff really friendly and welcoming and take care throughout the meal food very tasty

Good selection on menu. We are vegetarian and they made up a vegetarian platter for us so that was good. Staff attentive and polite. Food came in good time once ordered. The decore is bery nice but it's still cafe feel type of place. All in all okay. We sat outside as we had our dog.

I usually love the food from here and choose it over anything else. We can't afford it but I still get it because it's been good. But won't be ordering again after today. Cold food arrived. Salad very wilted, bread very oily, chicken tasteless and strange texture, rice much less than usual. Very disappointed because it's actually a lot of money to waste.

Great decor not over the top, meet and greet was instantaneous, choice of seating was offered. Menu was good and when we ordered within 20minutes all the dishes were layed. Great taste, tender meats.Will definitely be going back. The attendance by staff was good at various times of our meal. Forgot to take photos of mains.

Great service and very friendly atmosphere. Highly recommended

Another 5 stars for a awesome takeaway

A very delicious food with a high cleaning rate, especially ferhat and ali, best review for them and the team

Always awesome food at a good price, well worth a visit!

Every time I visit, I discover another dish that leaves me wanting to go back sooner for more. What I am currently enjoying is the meze meat platter with lamb and chicken. It is all so succulent and just falls apart in your mouth. The meat needs no additional sauces or spices as it is perfect just the way it is. We, my friend Karen, and I shared this platter, along with a side of crispy fries, humus, flat bread, and green salad. The platter is essentially for one person, but we found this enough to satisfy our appetites. If you are still hungry, then order another portion... The Turkish house wines are really easy on the taste buds and chilled to perfection. I have been there at least 6 times and even celebrated my birthday, with friends in March. It is truly a favourite in the area, and it seems that everyone I mention to, know about the outstanding taste experiences at Istanbul.

Avoid with all cost dirty and hair in my food

Very nice food good service polite clean specially Mr Abraham serving customers very well 👌 will come back again thanx

We go to that place for more than 8 years but food is not the same quality as before and the quantity was reduced and prices have increased. It is regrettable because we used to like it but we will look for another alternative now.

Delicious authentic Turkish food, lovely friendly staff and reasonably priced food. Great set lunch menu too.

The best restaurant, very delicious food, very clean, very nice staff we have been going every weekend for 4 years, or we take it home.

Perhar very good man. Very good staff very good food I I recommend

Just ordered from them. Best in the area

The food was good, not as great as other Turkish restaurants I've been too. No atmosphere.

Absolutely love it here, amazing food... great service... and Absolutely lovely staff always very welcoming.

Delicious food cooked perfectly, staff very friendly, Atmosphere only 3 as the restaurant was empty, but I did notice constant takeaways whilst I was there.

My go to takeaway for a few years now, I wish I could order every weekend! Always delicious food… and their flatbread is addictive. Istanbul always delivers high standard 🤩

My 'go to' for Turkish food in the Ruislip area. The foods great, fairly priced and the staff are always lovely. If you like Turkish food, then it's a must

Food was wonderful, we arrived fairly late and nothing was too much trouble. Very reasonable prices too. Thanks

Great food, the lunch menu options were great! Staff was friendly and helpful

Worst kebab in the borough, god help you if you pick this dross! You have been warned! £11 for a chicken doner kebab, worst kebab I've ever recieved! The chicken was the tiniest portion ever, the rice was huge, the beans was huge, I ordered a kebeb - I didn't expect any of that b.s! Chicken, salad and bread, and I got 99% rice, a cut up bread I can't even eat the meat with, as I'm not 6 and don't expect to be served soldiers... Wasn't even asked what sauce I wanted.. Sod this place! I got more rice and bean than anything. The chicken was basically non existent. 1.2 our of 10. You're a mug to eat from this dive

Very tasty food and very quick service. Highly recommended for a quality, reasonably priced meal.

Again, another great evening, food was lovely, staff are so friendly and a nice calm, peaceful atmosphere. Will be back again.

Fantastic food! I haven't had a bad meal yet from this restaurant. Definitely worth a visit.

“One of the best places I’ve eaten. Highly Recommend

Best Turkish restaurant in Pinner/Ruislip! Lunch time menu was so lovely. Good service also, keep the excellent standard 😍

Best food around Ruislip good value for money

This is what mixed kebab gets you … he may look like a small plate but is really enough for 2 people….the meat is really tasty And tender and the rice(2 types) and bread is really good … definitely a good meal

Always enjoy the food and service

Today was my second visit to this restaurant and my review about it would be the same as the first one. They did an amazing job. The service was quick, staff is very friendly and polite. We reached late and stayed beyond 10pm which is their usual closing time. No one asked us to leave until we were done. Coming to the food, it was delicious. I ordered mixed grill and the meat was juicy, well cooked and had an amazing texture. Loved every bite of it. Serving size in my opinion can be improved by adding a bit more rice and maze. The restaurant was very clean and the staff was actively cleaning the tables after every customer. Overall score 9/10 Quality 10/10 Quantity 8/10 Value for money 9/10 Ambiance 7/10 Cleanliness 10/10 Didn't take the pictures, otherwise would have uploaded them.

AMAZING FOOD! Best Turkish place I know and they’re so kind there. Fab service, good takeaway!

Prices are fair, and the food was good.

We made a last minute decision to go here as a family as we fancied something light, hadn't booked ahead and wanted somewhere to sit in. None of us had been before and I have to say we were all very impressed. We were seated straight away even though it was quite busy for a Tuesday evening. A varied and inviting menu to choose from with many expected favourites from Turkish cuisine. The food all came out together, was delicious and reasonably priced. We wouldn't hesitate to go again.

Nice food , I enjoyed both my starter and main (lamb liver and chicken wings)

Brilliant service, brilliant food. Nice time had by all. 10/10

Great food and great service well worth the money 💰

Fantastic food. The Istanbul special is excellent value.

Consistently good food and good service. The lunch special during the week is good value too with decent portion sizes. Main menu portion sizes are generous.

Great family owned business. Fantastic food

Great good, great staff & great atmosphere.

First time of visiting here and it was a 70th birthday treat from my son and his family....I loved it. Food was delicious and fresh. The staff were lovely n friendly and the whole setting was informal and homely.

Loved the food and loved the staff. Good size portions and extremely tasty! Would definitely go back again and again!!

Very nice food at decent amount to pay... helpful and friendly staff... will always comeback here

Does not worth to waste the money in this place. Their food quality recently became very poor and very stingy small portions. Plate for 2 not enough for a kid. Unfriendly unhelpful rude staff. Never again.

Excellent food. Efficiently served, and with a smile!

Nice food, good value, friendly staff

Food is Good but its bit pricey as compared to others. Recommended

Heard about this gem for years and drove past it plenty of times smelling their amazing food but never had time to stop previously....i am SOOO happy i went here for food recently because NOW i understand the hype! Clean, aromatic and authentic food 👍🏻

Proper food there for a reasonable price. Also the rice dessert is a must try!

My favourite Turkish food restaurant. Their Istanbul platter is delicious and never fail to satisfy my cravings for meat!

By a mile the best Turkish restaurant in the area....the staff are very polite so don't see why one in particular review says otherwise...IMO it must be there manners that need looking at🤷🏼and food quality and price are second to non...been to this place 30+times and never disappointed once.

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Such a nice turkish with generous portions and the best bread x

Nice Turkish restaurant where some friends and I shared a really good hot & cold meze with a few bottles of fine house red wine. Service was good and not overly attentive although it did take some time to get the bill because our waiter kept forgetting us. 😊 Very reasonably priced, tasty food with an artery-hardening baklava to finish the meal. Great stuff.

I think I've probably reviewed these before. They are great. The food, the ambience and prices are excellent, as are the staff. Five stars all the way.

We are lucky to have many good Turkish restaurants in this area but Istanbul has an edge on all of them. Ordered takeaway tonight and I couldn’t fault them on anything. Excellent food. I look forward to my next meal with my now favourite Turkish restaurant - keep up the good work Istanbul !!!!

Very polite and attentive staff. The food is average and very very salty. Please make more effort to make the food tasty without just adding salt and oil, so we can come back.

Went last night with a group of friends. Staff were friendly and service good. Food was delicious. Will definitely visit again. Felt like a night out on holiday. Great atmosphere 😁😁

Nice food and good service. Will return.

We get takeaway from here regularly and eat in sometimes too. First rate food and always very welcoming.