Istanbul Restaurant in Manchester

A regular go to place for a taste of Istanbul. Nice revamp and decor. Food is amazing.

Lovely food, nice staff and atmosphere. Portions are huge, will be back.

Shukria was amazing! The food was amazing ! Hope to come back inshallah

Good quality food. Good service. Friendly staff. But prices bit high

Great first visit without a reservation. Despite the crowd, the five of us were seated quickly and warmly welcomed. Sarah offered excellent, personalized service, and the food is worth the price.

loved sarah and amina they was so lovely amd sweet theyprovided great service

The waitress sara was so lovely genuinely made my experience so nice thanks to her ill be coming back more often.

The food and ambience was wonderful, both Sarah and Amina treated us well and made our experience really nice. I 100% recommend!! The service was outstanding💗💗💗

Sarah’s service was great.she was polite and was able to cater for all the needs we asked for.

Sarah our server is amazing. So professional with excellent customer service. Food was divine. We will definitely visit again

Super value for money, all the meat done beautifully. The flavours are really spot on, well seasoned food and the portions very generous. The service is extremely attentive, constantly checking up on guests, recommending dishes etc. The drinks are a bit off the charts large and basically sugar shots. Don’t miss the kunafa, a Turkish desert with cheese and pistachios served with ice cream. Recommend a solid gym session before you go.

Meal was good. Atmosphere was really nice too. Our waiter (Sarah) was also very welcoming👍👍

Sarah was a brilliant waiter, lovely food and great atmosphere.

The restaurant was amazing they sang happy birthday and there was amazing staff especially one called Sara

Fantastic food and excellent service from Sarah. Highly recommend!

Sarah was AMAZING ! She was friendly and fun ! The food is great !!My second time here and going to come again

Served by Sarah, very friendly and helpful, elevated our dining experience

Sarah and Amina were so lovely 10/10 service, loved it! Food was amazing

Had a great experience as always. Sarah has been exceptional today, very attentive from start to end. Food was amazing. One of our favourite Turkish spots in Manchester. Highly recommended.

Sarah was fantastic and a great host

Outstanding food and service, especially from Sarah.

sarah and amina were amazing servers with a brilliant attitude towards serving and lit up our experience. i would definitely come back just because of their exquisite service. thank you sarah and amina!

This restaurants service was exceptional especially Sarah and Amina their vibe was so amazing, lit up everyone’s mood and food was delicious. Definitely recommend💖

Food was great, we ordered the platter to share (4-5 people). It was nicely presented and everything was cooked well. Unfortunately the chicken shawarma was a bit salty. The staff were nice however when we asked if we could pull an extra table over as we were running out of space the lady told us that we were fine even though they weren't busy and had lots of spare tables.

An excellent venue, brilliant atmosphere, tasty food. The staff were friendly and the service was excellent.

Zahra was very professional and provided amazing customer service. We felt very welcomed and the ambiance was nice. The food was 10/10. We even took home the rest. It was soo much we couldn’t finish it. Would definitely recommend and return.

The best one is Zahra she made my day

Staff were warm and kind. Food was delicious and Zahra was particularly pleasant. We will come again

Zahra was very pleasant and lovely, she attended to our needs well and made sure we enjoyed our stay. We'll come again and again to see her.

I ordered food and was shocked by the poor quality—my kebab was mixed with chicken skin and other unidentifiable bits. If you receive food like this, make sure to request a refund and don’t pay for subpar meals. Otherwise, they’ll continue serving low-quality food without making any effort to improve. Definitely not worth it.

The food was delicious and beautifully presented.

3 of us came. My friend foz liked the vibe, the chat from the staff. My friend Bil said the the food was fresh and halah which he appreciated. I liked the business and the culture of the place.

Really excited to try this place but food was really underwhelming and extremely underseasoned. Would not go back unfortunately as thought it was going to be really good.

I’m not into Turkish food but it is well cooked with good flavour but I did get something that I liked and it was salmon with some seasoning and tomato sauce mixed with something on top with a side of seasoned potatoes and that meal was very good. And the some of the staff are very committed and you get Turkish tea which is on the house aswell so that’s good

Mariam was smily and helpful waitress. We were happy with her service.

Everything was excellent. The food was delicious.

Amazing food I recommend the place welcoming and great atmosphere. The beautiful staff team very polite Miss Zahra she’s so lovely and polite. A credit to the restaurant.

Very bad experience I had lam shawarma it's like stones very hard avoid

Always great food, lovely ambience and excellent service. Highly recommend 👌

Zahia was a great server , thanks !

Lovely place, nice ambience, service was amazing!!, thanks to Zahra.

Zahra was really sweet and helped us in anything we needed thank you

Zahra has an amazing smile and respectful

It was a great service of zhira

Zahra was amazing, she is nice and polite. I love Istanbul Cheetham Hill

Zahra was a very helpful server.The service was quick,the atmosphere was very calm and the food was very delicious and filling.

I was served by Zahra service was amazingly and quick

Fue fantástico y muy bueno muy agradable y el personal era excelente especialmente el que nos atendió ( SERA ) ella es uno de los mejores gracias y los tiempos de espera estaba bien

Very good service atmosphere is calm and clean and Zahra was amazing

We were served by Zahra in our time at Istanbul Restaurant, she gave us exceptional service and catered to our every needs. Thank you Zahra!

Nice place and wonderful staff and tasty food

Very nice staff and good food definitely recommend this place 🥰🥰🥰

Good staffing. A lady call Zahra who served us friendly, professional and efficient.

The hospitality at this Turkish restaurant was exceptional — the staff were incredibly kind and welcoming. The manager was absolutely perfect, making sure we felt at home. We even received a complimentary drink, which was a lovely surprise. Everything from the food to the service was outstanding. I truly enjoyed every moment. Highly recommended!🍹🍹🥗😍🤗😍😍😍🤗🤗😍

This place is amazing im really fussy with food I only eat decent food first time visiting here I wasn't disappointed most tastiest kebabs I've ever eaten staff are brilliant place is lovely and clean decorated beautifully felt so comfortable and relaxed will definitely be visiting again 😊

Can of coke 2.90£ extremely expensive. Donner kebab is not nice as the take always give you long long slices plus too much yougurt they add to it so less donner meat is served. Disappointed. Too expensive for the portions.

Sarah was very good and she provided an excellent service

One of the places I’ve eaten in MCR for a long time. Really beautiful place with very friendly staff - aynaz who served me was a super star… thank you for such a magical experience

I love this restaurant. Honestly, one of the vest I've seen. The staff especially are sooo nice. There's this woman part of the staff called Sarah, who was extremely polite and very helpful in choosing different dishes, pls give a raise

Sarah was very kind and presented great service.

Sara was an amazing server polite and lighten the environment

Sara is the best one at restaurant Thanks so much for kind service

Good was amazing service was amazing thank you for out amazing waitress Sarah who made our experience so smooth and enjoyable

A popular Turkish eatery offering a wide range of traditional dishes, including kebabs, mezes, and baklava. The food is consistently praised for its quality and authenticity. The restaurant has a modern, clean interior and is known for its friendly staff and efficient service. However, some reviews mention occasional issues with service, such as misunderstandings over orders or billing. Despite these minor concerns, it remains a solid choice for Turkish cuisine in Manchester. No alcoholic drinks in this venue.

Very great service from staff, Sarah and Zahara are very friendly

Amazing food and service and great portions! I was pleasantly surprised to see katmer on the menu. Highly recommended. Will be back.

Sarah was a very friendly and welcoming. Food was tasty. Would recommend

What’s not to love about this place! The food is amazing, the place, the vibe, the family friendly environment, clean pleasant prayer room topped it! We’re regulars there and I just love seeing diners of all different cultures and backgrounds. You got to appreciate the waiters and waitresses because they graft hard! Despite busy periods we get seated within a reasonable time. 🤍

Sarah did a brilliant job and food was really nice aswell

It was amazing brilliant service especially the waiteres sarah

I had an excellent experience thanks to our wonderful waitress named SARAH. She was incredibly welcoming from the moment we arrived, making us feel comfortable and well taken care of throughout the meal. Her attention to detail was impressive — she anticipated our needs without us having to ask and made great menu recommendations. Despite the restaurant being busy, she remained calm, friendly, and attentive. It’s rare to find service that feels so genuine and effortless. She truly made our evening special. Highly recommend!

Sarah is the best!! Very good service!!

Sarah was very good and attentive, we asked for more sauce and she obliged, our kids were attended to with care.

The food was absolutely delicious. We received mixed platter for two and it was divine. The atmosphere was nice and boujee and the service was fantastic. Sarah was a very pleasant waitress who was kind and helpful in aiding us with our choices!

We were crowded table therefore we were asking many things in the restaurant and they all were so kind and polite, especially Sarah ( waitress) was so lovely and she was helpful and kind as a professional waitress. I really thank to her and the other staff in Istanbul Restaurant...thank you x

Huge portion. Worth the money. Fantastic service. Prime food

We really enjoyed ourselves Sarah is our assistant and we really appreciate her so much

Sara's service was very good, she was very interested and friendly

Sarah provided us with excellent customer service.

Just had the most beautiful meal this evening. Staff cannot do enough for you there all fantastic. Food is fresh, full of flavour and the portions you get are brilliant. The chicken/lamb kofta kebab was so tasty and came with plenty of rice and salad. Definitely recommend getting dessert. I had caramel apple crumble is to die for!

I want to mention the waiter Bahadir. Very hardworking and responsible, served us for all 5⭐️Thank you very much

I love food here my favorite restaurant

Fue una celebración muy agradable de nuestro aniversario. Tuvimos una comida encantadora y un servicio de primera clase. Los kebabs eran un poco duro, pero en general disfrutamos. El personal era muy amable y servicial. Mis hijos disfrutaron de la comida y los postres. Preguntaban cuándo podríamos ir de nuevo.

Came here this evening with the fam. Lovely service from all the staff, especially from the brilliant waiter Bismillah. He gave us a very nice warm welcome and served us with a tasty lentil soup for starters. Only 15 minute wait for the Jumbo Platter which was 🤤!! Definitely will be back :)

I am sad to say that and I decide to not comeback again because of the waiter was so rude to me and my friends when we asked him for extra tea and adds more orders food we want. He was impatient and annoyed says he is busy and look I am busy we didn't ask him for hurry up time as I just simple raise hands up and silent looking at him. So I decided to not come back again.

I am saw waiter rude and behaviour horrible no respect them because I been ask him need extra tea and more food and then but I can saw notice he still annoyed that’s why and I decided quit anymore…….

Great atmosphere Delicious pide , just one word perfect smoothies I like it you shuold be trying. I come to this restaurant often!!!!!!!! This’s one I came across recently MOTHER DAY And EASTER DAY ,,they are extremely busy. At this density trying to do {{{{ chef’s waitresses flor manager his or her }}} own job without making mistake, They are very polite ,warm,and friendly Amir,Fars ,Sara , Zehra,Afsin, Yemen, Bahadir Dr, Thank very much for everything istanbul restaurant STAFF.

Lovely food and atmosphere. We’re definitely coming back :)

Sutlac is not good and creamy like before

Food was bang on like every time I have been there. Service spot on like always

Excellent Turkish restaurant. I frequently go there with family and enjoy every visit. Highly recommended

Definitely recommend going to Istanbul Restaurant. Sarah was out waiter and she was just amazing. Thank you.

Very good service, thanks to Sarah!

Sarah is amazing! She made us feel welcome and provided best service.

Platter was huge and great! Edit: I really do wish you allowed half rice half chips. I want the joy of both but when I call up to ask for it you always reject, such a shame.

Had an amazing time, great food, great service. A birthday made very special and thank you Sarah for all your hospitality.

Very good service by Sarah. Extremely professional and courteous.

A nice variety of Turkish cuisine

The lamb ribs and chops were impossible to chew. Ribs need to be slow cooked but they weren't. The food was tasty though.

Super! Very tasty, fast, soulful!