Istanbul Restaurant Normanton in Derby

Perfect. Everything is delicious, the grill, the salad, the coffee. The service is also very good.

The place is nice,the food it s very good and the staff are very kind

The Istanbul restaurant was recommended and booked by our manager for an evening meal of six. We were staying in central Derby and had a 15 minute walk up hill on a bleak February evening. I said to my colleagues this better be worth it after that walk. Well, what can I say? The food and service were excellent from start to finish. The staff helped us with our selections and accommodated any changes we wanted. The platters are huge and a mixture of various meats, couscous rice, and salad that will keep you wanting more. There is a Lidl next to the restaurant if you want alcohol with your meal as there are only non alcoholic drinks on the menu. We are definitely going to book again for another great night.

Amazing food and fantastic manager, me and my family were really made to feel welcome by all staff!!

Restaurant, Istanbul is very good amazing delicious food

The food was good but the atmosphere was so noisy.

Went in after an event, food came promptly and tasted amazing, had the Lamb chops and enjoyed the meal very much. Manager/waiters were accommodating and friendly

The food was great, excellent portion sizes, a very spacious restaurant and an open kitchen which is so clean it shines.

The waiter was eager to take our order, and we waited for an hour for our food. The waiter got his food on time, and we are still waiting. We came from Nottingham.

Good food, great staff, free parking after 6 pm

Best place to eat, kids loved it. All staff provided great warm welcome. Marvellous food . Highly recommended for birthday parties:)

Best experience ever, all the staff were pleasant and super attentive.

We had a birthday party today. We really enjoyed it, service and food was very nice. Highly recommended😊😊😊😊😊

I had my birthday dinner at the restaurant, it was a fun filled experience, the atmosphere was welcoming, the party was awesome after having our meal. I had a nice birthday dinner 🥰

Food great manager very handsome special birthday free pavlova recommend very much 10/10

It’s delicious and good prices. Boss is fantastic man

Had a lovely time with our family (20+ members) always a pleasure coming here. Lovely food, starters including the baklava! Great vibes and service from all staff.

Had a lovely time with family at this restaurant. Manager always looks after us! We also book in advance when we have a birthday meal, around 20 people plus and the food & vibes never disappoint!!

Good place, calm, elegant.. Luv the team .. the food Perfect

Service was very slow on Saturday evening. The hummus was very bland. Rest of the food was OK.

What a beautiful meal. Adil you are a star. Perfect experience thankyou x

Amazing atmosphere and beautiful, friendly vibe. Best food and place I have been to in a while. Noah the manager was a legend. 100% recommend

Noah was a fantastic host delicious food recommend to anyone family friends parties

Went for our anniversary, we were not disappointed. The team pulled out all the stops to make our night really special, and even sang us the ‘happy anniversary song’ (I didn’t even know there was a happy anniversary song!) The food was amazing, I holidayed in turkey a few years back and the meats are grilled to perfection just like they were there. The platter for two is huge! We had plenty to take home and the prices were very reasonable, far less than other restaurants. We even got a little anniversary cake at the end which just topped it off. An exceptional experience from start to finish.

Very nice, lovely food brilliant service and amazing atmosphere 10 out of 10

First time trying this place, mixed feelings on whether we will return. food was very nice. We ordered the mixed kebab for one with cous cous which was really nice , glad chose to have cous cous as it all would have been bland with plain boiled rice. And Pide which was nice too- great option for kids as its a bit like pizza. Appreciated the bread which was added as a side as no extra cost, and tea was offered at the end too. However, the service from the waiting staff was awful! The young woman came to ask if we were ready to order, I asked if we could have 2 more minutes, she literally tutted and walked off. And it was as if we did something wrong and offended her. 20 minutes later There were 3 of the staff stood chatting as we tried to get their attention to order. I had to walk over to them to ask them to come take our order. Food came and was well presented, We observed that all 3 staff members were very attentive towards all the other tables, but did not once ask us if everything was OK, or if we needed to order anything else e.g drinks. We had to go up and ask for the bill as we were done and decided not to ask for dessert as they made us feel like our presence was an inconvenience. The strawberry Daiquiri mocktail was a disappointment, it tasted like a cheap summer fruits squash and after the foamy bubbles dissolved, it left just half a glass! We were pleased with the food. The portions were huge and we took half home with us which they kindly agreed to pack for us.

Best restaurant in Derby Great food and customer service

Enjoying good food is a delightful experience for the senses. Fresh ingredients and careful preparation enhance the flavors. Sharing a delicious meal with others creates lasting memories. The aroma and presentation of a well-crafted dish are truly appealing. Good food nourishes the body and brings joy to the table.

Met our expectations and much more. Food was good enough by itself. However we were immersed with the hospitality of the manager (Noah) and his sense of commitment to the customer, as he went over and beyond. Whist dining we witnessed two birthday celebrations. He made it in his best interest to involve everybody in the restaurant. This created a warm and welcoming environment. Staff were accommodating and were happy to meet our needs. Is it worth visiting? The answer is, Yes!! Good vaule for money and food portion size is more than you can handle. Had to leave with the left overs in a take away bag. 👍🏾

We had a lovely meal this evening. The host was fantastic he made us feel welcome. I would definitely recommend you visit Ibstanbul.😊

One of the best lamb chops I’ve ever had! This is a new favorite place for me whenever I visit Derby. The service was also very good.

Very nice food and service thanks for all staff And Nawa

Best sevice ever amazing food and i had best kunafe manager make me feell home great great hospitality

It was OK I have had much better

We took our community here for the 3rd year in a row for our new year meal :) the service was fantastic & quick, everything freshly made and tasted beautiful. The manager Noa was so accommodating and lovely, him and the staff really looked after us and treated us so well, we will definitely be visiting them, best meal I’ve had for a long time, would advise anyone to go and eat in the instantly restaurant in Normanton :) top service authentic tasty food and a brilliant vibe.

We absolutely loved it, the food is fresh, big portions and delicious The staff was nice and helpful. The only thing I didn't like is the plastic plates.....

Absolutely amazing evening, great service, great food, Highly recommended 👍🏻

Excellent time and staff amaizing

Came with a large party and welcomed, manager was very nice and accommodated all are needs

It was our mums birthday the staff went out of their way to make it special for her the manager was so kind to us all thank you to evryone all the staff for making today special for our mum.

The place is ace, all the people are so fantastic the food is amazing the service is out of this world. It is the go to place for everyone. I'd world give all the stars in the heavens.

My second time, everything was very good, very good service, everyone very friendly, very beautiful and cozy atmosphere, wonderful and very tasty food, I will definitely come back many times.

I was feeling very joyful A best customer service with very testy food and friendly staff specially The manager (Nawzad) was really really helpful I will definitely recommend this butifull place to enjoy your self👍

Best service Great food Making my family feel home Manager making best service Thanks ****%100 recommend 👌

Absolutely stunning food and service Extremely friendly and helpful Definitely coming back

It's a clean, beautiful environment, and the waiters, chef, and owner are down to earth. It's a lovely place to take your family out.

Fabulous restaurant and the food is wonderful. Very authentic. Would definitely recommend

Best food I have ever had. Amazing service too, beautiful restaurant and very friendly staff

First time trying Turkish food and it's really good!. The staffs are nice too

Nice place for groups , had good time with friends and food is affordable!

Had the 2 platters for 10 people. Fabulous food and fabulous host Nawa is his name and hebis the goat. Come here and get some food and I am pretty sure that you will love it.

The host, waiters and waitressess were very accomodating and helpful to our requests and needs. All the food was great and cooked perfectly!

Lovely place nice authentic food

Amazing customer service. Very child friendly and quick service.

Fantastic food! Highly recommend the Chicken shish and the baklava, the bread was amazing too. The staff are so helpful and so friendly, will be going back again and again! Definitely try the Turkish tea!

Food has gone really downhill since my last review. I have changed this from 5 stars to 1. We gave feedback to the staff, the couldn’t have cared less.

Amazing experience, great service and most importantly the food is really really good!

Great food and a great manager. One of the best places in Derby

This was our 4th visit here today absolutely love this place all the staff really friendly and food is lovely and good size portions . This definately wont be our last visit here

The restaurant looks great, the food was delicious (excellent value too) and the service was top tier. Would definitely recommend and will be going again soon. 👌 💯

Great place to eat great food and great service I look forward to going again thank you for the lovely time.

Manager and staff are SUPERB!!! I highly recommend 👌. Food was excellent.

“I recently visited Istanbul Restaurant in Derby, and I must say, it was an outstanding experience! The food was absolutely delicious, with a variety of flavorful dishes that truly captured the essence of authentic Turkish cuisine. The staff were incredibly friendly, attentive, and made sure we felt welcome throughout our visit. A special shoutout to the manager, Nawzad, who went above and beyond to ensure everything was perfect. His warm hospitality and attention to detail really stood out. Whether you’re looking for a cozy dinner or a special occasion, Istanbul Restaurant is the place to go. Highly recommended!”

Nawzad such a nice and friendly Manager good service and greaf food. Definently will hope to see Mr Nawzad again and return. 100% reccomend this restaurant.

Went for my sons 30th Birthday. The manager made a fuss of him and 2 other people who's Birthday it was. He advised us on what to chose and saved us money because of it. Food was very good and still loads left over when we were finished. Got a free desert and cups of Turkish tea. Try it for yourself you'll be surprised how good it is.

it was my birthday and my parents planned a suprise. you pay for your meal and i got a complimentary slice of cake with a candle and the staff sang me happy birthday and also put on birthday music. i was completely suprised and so shocked and happy. it made my day! the food is also delicious and the decor is so pretty i reccomend this resturant 100%

When I went in person, they got my order wrong and gave me something completely different from what I asked for. I asked for a mixed kebab and was given a chicken kebab that looked half eaten compared to what the table got. I paid good money for a dish that was so small compared to the other people at my table. Ordering online is also a very big hassle. They will force you to cancel because of a technicality with Uber Eats too. Both when dining in and ordering, constantly have problems with things being 'out of ingredients'. Disappointing to be honest because I wanted to like it. But the atmosphere was nice, though it can't say the same for the food quality...

Mama nawai dlw gold the best service in the history of kurdish waitress

I absolutely recommend it, lovely staff , especially mama nawzad ,so sociable , approachable

Attended for a surprise birthday party. Excellent food, friendly staff with good service. Will be returning in future

I had a surprise birthday dinner booked for a friend with about 13 other people and the service for that was incredible! All staff came out to sing along! Very happy with the food. Thank you to Rahul and the other staff I didn’t catch their names who helped with the cakes and overall service, I appreciate them all! I’ve had a second birthday here and honestly it was just as incredible, thank you so much to all the staff who were beyond incredible, very grateful !!

Great place, nice food, great service

The service was slow but the restaurent was busy and the owner filled in the gaps to keep the atmosphere light hearted. We had a range of food but everyone was surprised how good the Lamb Sote I chose was. All in all a good place to eat.

An amazing Turkish dining experience! Authentic flavours, beautifully crafted dishes, and warm, welcoming service made it perfect. Highly recommended for a taste of Turkey!

Great food, great stafff!!! Lovely place

Best place for food and customer service Manager is the best person

Beat food in derby amazing service We love the manager service And he make us feel Special and home /100 recommend

Been to many turkish restaurants in the UK, and have to say that this was one of the best experiences i’ve had; the quality of the food, the service, hospitality, was top rated. the desserts are some of the best i’ve had even compared to spots in Istanbul. throughouly recommend not just as an experience but as a dining must. Topped off at the end by complementary turkish tea and an owner who courteously ensured the highest level of service. Would definitely recommend and will be back as soon as possible!

Had their platter. Unbelievable food, really enjoyed it.

The prices are good, the atmosphere is nice, the food is very tasty. always good service. A million cool!

It was great and all the staff were amazing the food was delicious

AN AMAZING PLACE where we love spending time with family and friends. The fantastic manager Nawa makes the whole restaurant burst in joy. Service is absolutely stunning.

Absolute perfection. Beautiful atmosphere beautiful service my favourite restaurant. Not far from my home my family loves the food and the drinks. Welcomed my son perfectly who is autistic, everything FRESH and clean and quality food. Thankyou so much. Sofia xx

Lovely fresh food, warm and welcoming atmosphere. Friendly staff & a great manager at normanton road istanbul!

This is without a shadow of a doubt the best place to eat in derby Food is 10/10 Service is 10/10 Quality all round Thanks for my experience I am so happy I came here with my family

This restaurant is just amazing. Absolutely lovely food, service is super, makes you wanna come back again and again! Would highly recommend to anyone in Derby or visiting the city. Thank you

My most favorite and unbeatable food and service in Derby. Our children are well cared for get free desert and lolies. The manager is amazing.

Did my Mrs birthday there, excellent customer service. Turkish tea was on the house. Highly recommend

It's a nice place, and I recommend it ❤️ Five stars 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

if you want to get food poisoning and potentially kick the bucket then feel free to eat from here.... disgusting, how are they running a shop with a 0 rating... the fact they are allowed to be open is a disgrace... shut them down......

disappointed and discussing place , very rude manager. this guy needs putting in his place , food warm and not cooked, avoid avoid avoid

This was our first visit and we are so glad we came to Istanbul. The food was great, excellent portion sizes, a very spacious restaurant and an open kitchen which is so clean it shines. Every member of staff we met was really really nice. For what you get, the price is good too. Thanks so much for making our evening so nice, we look forward to returning very soon.

We had dinner yesterday,food was ok, but the restaurant, seating Service was 10/10 very friendly staff specially the manager was too kind and generous.

Ate in on recommendation, staff not trained, sauce was Heinz tomato soup, meat was made to look more by hiding bread underneath. Won’t go again

Ivo provided us with the excellent service, super impressed.

Top experience....Highly recommended...The whole team had a wonderful smile...

The food was very nice as usual, and the service was even better. They even gave the kids free ice cream. We'll definitely be back soon!

The place is great with a great atmosphere. The food is very delicious as well. My only complaint is the price of the food. It has gone over what I can usually afford. It's a great place to go on special occasions, but not somewhere you can eat often.

Istanbul derby restaurant is the best. I enjoy the food and excellent service by there staff. Very lovely. Thank u. I will surely come again.

Portion sizes were very small, and prices very high. Ordered minced lamb kebab for 14.95, it was a single skewer with a tiny portion of rice. At odds with reviews stating good prices and generous portion sizes. The ayran was nearly half filled with ice cubes, and very little actual substance!