Istanbul Turkish BBQ in Birmingham

Just been tonight and for £60 it was awful. Cheapo rice. Halloumi might as well have not been cooked. Overated meat. Apparently didn’t have a chef on for the pride bread. Should make this aware to people before making the order. Don’t waste your money, just go to the near by chicken places for half the price and taste a lot better.

Had a good catch up with my friends while eating some delicious food, very friendly staff, they even opened the door for us when we got there and when we left. Loved the vibe of the place and the food is just amazing.

Real authentic Turkish food. The best Turkish food in Birmingham definitely. Go for the 4 people sharing platter so you can try a bit of everything... Truly amazing, one of the best meals you will ever have.

I had an amazing experience at Istanbul Restaurant! The food was delicious, and the atmosphere was lovely. I especially want to thank Adelah, the waitress, for her exceptional service. She was attentive, friendly, and made the whole experience even better. Adelah is truly the star of the restaurant, and I can't recommend her service enough! I will definitely be coming back.

Best food ive eaten in a long time, great portions, lovely environment will defo be back !!

Came with friends shared the platter for 3 along with a couple if extra Meza dishes, was absolutely phenomenal the flavours were just insane,

Beautiful food as always .. absolutely love the Turkish bread. One of our favourite places to go as a family .

Visited Istanbul restaurant for the first time and I was wowed at the service. The staff were very professional and accommodating as well serve us delicious food. I don’t have any complaints and wanted to write this review so others can understand the level of service they provide. Will 100% recommend family and friends. Thank you.

As usual fresh & quickly food been delivered to our door step in rainy weather last night… Same driver bringing always hot food from couple of years has polite attitude and well behaved… 10/10. Excellent customer services with quality food..

What service! I came here for the first time, based on the reviews and loved it! Erdinch greeted me and took great care to handpick a selection for me. The food is super fresh. I’ll definitely be back!

What service! I came here for the first time, based on the reviews and loved it! Erdinch greeted me and took great care to handpick a selection for me. The food is super fresh. I’ll definitely be back!

Had a mixed platter for 2, quick service and nice food.

Excellent service, delicious food!

I've been coming here for years. Almost always order a platter for 2/4. Love the food, although I would say portion sizes have gotten smaller but only slightly. Nice option for good halal Turkish food.

Food is very good, cooked fresh and service is very good. Great for families. Can park across road in morrisons few for couple hrs.

Beautiful fresh authentic Turkish food made me feel like I’m eating in turkey again on holiday lovely staff and excellent service would highly recommend.

Visited the restaurant on Friday evening and was incredibly impressed with the quality of the food. The chicken was delicious and the salad selection was impressive. My new favourite Turkish spot in Birmingham!

بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم If I could give them more than 5 stars I would!!!!!!!!!!! As soon as we entered we noticed the tantalising aromas and the gorgeous traditional decor, which reminded us of our visit to Türkiye. All the food we ordered was so fresh and tasty, absolutely delicious. The staff members were all so friendly and warm, we felt welcomed and comfortable. Each visit to Istanbul so far hasn’t disappointed and we are always impressed with the quality and fantastic taste of the dishes. I pray to Allah The Almighty for an abundance of blessings in their business and lives.

The food I ordered wasn’t fresh made. The bread was too old bread that heated up and the rice as well. The lamb shish and the lamb chops is beef not lamb. The baklavas wasn’t fresh as well. Very disappointed with the food quality in general.

You waitress adeela is very kind and nice

Been here several times always ok I found the price increases to be a little on the high side the service was ok but definitely the food has always been decent.

Everything was lovely, I was disappointed that the rice was just long grain rice instead of Turkish rice which is delicious Everything else spot on

The food was smelly and lamb was off of date

Worst kebab I ate in the last months. The meat both chicken and lamb was gummy like being removed from a soup with, no taste. I don't think kebab is just some meat thrown on a table. Also the restaurant was very noisy and I could barely manage to discuss with the people on my table. Not recommended

Delicious food and friendly staff. Unfortunately, we were so hungry that we ate all the food and I forgot to take pictures for review :)))) I recommend them. The only downside is that they have no parking, but you can park on the street or over the road.

This place is over the top, been going there for years and their taste still remains exactly the same. Definitely worth a meal.

Welcoming and friendly staff. The restaurant is very clean and tidy and the food mmmmm simple beautiful.

I ordered over the phone for a pick up and I drove 10 mins to there restaurant and i payed extremely high price for my food .I drove home and opened my bag and I was missing the humis .I then called them and told them i did not have any humis they said sorry and asked for my address and that they will deliver the humis . I waited for 2 hours and they did not bother coming I had a box of meat/chips/wraps/salad and I had no sauce and i payed Xtra 6 pounds for the humis that was never put in my bag or delivered as promised they let me wait for 2 hours and my food went cold waiting .I had to then microwave my dry food and eat it without humis .if they where honest and said they could not deliver because they where busy I would of just ate my food when it was warm.they will not answer the phone to me either I will not be back

I would put 0 star if there was an option.

The staff was really nice and friendly 🙂

Authentic Turkish food super delicious

Family friendly and food was quite good

Fresh food and big portions would recommend

Great venue for the meat lovers superb selection various kebab and ribbed meats on offer all cooked on an open grill in front of you. Friendly staff with a cool vibe only downside is limited parking. But please go try their food it is very good.

We had a platter for three and it was good, fresh salad and good food

Today had a visit with my friends in Istanbul Restaurant Sheldon that offers a vibrate taste with its authentic menu. The atmosphere is warm and welcoming, with intricate Turkish decor and friendly and swift service that makes you feel right at home. Prices are reasonable for the quality and portion sizes, making it a great value for an immersive culinary experience. Whether you're new to Turkish cuisine or a seasoned aficionado, Istanbul Restaurant Sheldon is a must-visit for a delicious, amazing and satisfying meal. Would love to come again and recommend othere too. Keep it up guys👍

Food was excellent, service was good, atmosphere wasn't bad per se, in fact I reminded me of my times at restaurants in Turkey with the music played and all, just the sound was a bit loud considering it is a family restaurant. Still, will come back.

Food always nice and flavoursome, The only issue was that some of the food was out of stock and some of the staff were very rude when we asked for items such as cutlery or glasses.

Beautiful place welcoming staff especially the service staff great experience big thanks to sana for taking care of us 😊

been a bit skeptical bc of a few bad reviews. i ordered it for collection whilst i was shopping at morrisons across the road. it was prepared in less than 15 minutes & i got a phone call to remind me to collect my order. everything tasted beautifully fresh. a lot of people trying turkish cuisine complain of the lack of spices, but you honestly don’t need your tongue on fire for something to taste good. the herbs and flavours used in the lamb casserole were so rich and flavourful, the rice was cooked perfectly and so was the bread. would for sure eat from here again!!!

Nice place shame about the takeaway lamb chops marinated in sand I think sausage x4 that's one of them lol looks like one cut so thin into 4 to me give them a swerve. That sausage was one of the 4 slices that cost over £5 really 😑 and the lamb was inedible.

Took at bit long to prepare the takeaway, but that was a Friday evening, so they were very busy

Very nice authentic Turkish restaurant. The food is amazing and very decently priced. Will def come here again whilst in Birmingham.

1st time going for a family birthday meal and I was very impressed , food was lovely and very reasonably priced , will def go again

Lovely food. good sized portions. staff friendly and helpful definitely recommend this place.

Best Turkish restaurant in the area! Top food and service!

I've been ther first time. Very nice and tasty food. Only parking space is a problem.

I've been to this restaurant many times and the food has always been excellent, but this time I felt let down. There was no lamb doner and we were told that we would be compensated with extra chicken doner, this was not the case. The lamb kofte kebab tasted off. Sadly, I don't think I'll be returning as there are other place that offer better food for the same money.

I ordered lamb sheesh wrap which was very tasty and filling by itself. Chips were very good too. Definitely recommend 👌

Went in for two take away doners at 7pm on Saturday night, told out of lamb when could see it. Went to chippy next door. Felt really unwelcome

Just gone in for a take away, 2 lamb doners....told out of lamb when there was some on spit. Restaurant busy with seated guests. Poor customer service. Went to chip shop next door. Won't be revisiting

This restaurant seems can be paid by cash only. Their food quality is really good, except the dessert is abit too sweet to me. Most of the Kebab restaurants would be full of oily smells at the ambient but they get a really good ventilation here therefore you need not to worry about getting unpleasant smell on your clothes after meal.

Food was not bad but most horrible service and atmosphere. Tables are all attached to each other and waitresses stand chatting on one corner without any concern about customers. Never going again

Amazing service, very fresh food very reasonable prices 👌 highly recommend

Just had our first takeaway, fantastic would recommend it, thank you

Bu ülkede yediğim en güzel yemek karışık mix kebab ellerinize sağlık.

Prefect place lovely food 5 star

My missus n me had the best food here and the staff went above and beyond! The food was cooked to perfection 👌 I highly recommend this place!!!

So I headed to Birmingham to see a friend for the day. Thought I’d try some Turkish, Lebanese, Mediterranean, and found this spot! What a lovely place to meet and eat good food. My only issue was that it is dark and needs a little love. New decor to brighten the place up, would tempt more people to attend. I had a mix grill for one which me and my friend shared. The meat was tender, the lamb donor had flavour, chicken was good. Not a shish kebab fan, so don’t want to mark down. Didn’t try it. The ribs were soft. The rice cooked nicely The humus with lamb!!! You have to try this! Love it!! The staff are kind and lovely! Doesn’t take card only cash! Annoying when ur fighting to pay the bill 🫣

Best kebab I’ve ever had… The starters served with fresh bread. Friendly staff.. Definitely recommend.

Great food and atmosphere, just felt it was a little.on the expensive side. But you cannot fault the food.

Really nice spot for shawarma. Opted for the mix shawarma with chips, good price for a big portion. Came with Turkish bread, salad and sauces separately which I didn’t even ask for. Very nice people working there, even showed me the prices on the till to say they charging me the right price. Shawarma was freshly cut in front of you, very tasty, no hard bits as some places have them. Bread was very nice, first time trying it, fresh salad and tasty sauces.

Amazing place we had recently family gathering. Out table was booked we really enjoyed food it was delicious with plenty of Turkish food choices .staff always polite & humble definitely come back again Thanks istanbul 😘

❌❌❌❌❌❌❌❌❌❌❌❌❌❌❌ Sharing feedback isn't something I usually do, but after several visits, a recurring issue has caught my attention. The person manning the grill consistently displays a lack of enthusiasm and manners. Their responses exude arrogance, creating an unfortunate customer experience. During my latest visit, I received burnt and leftover fries alongside my order. If you come across the individual depicted in the photo, it might be wise to reconsider. Unfortunately, the overall service quality appears to be overlooked!! For those who prioritize both delectable cuisine and exceptional customer service, I recommend bypassing any interaction with this particular employee and considering alternative dining options!! 🚫🚫🚫🚫🚫🚫🚫🚫🚫🚫🚫🚫🚫🚫🚫

A great little find in Sheldon. Freshly flame grilled kebabs koftas and other meaty delights - all prepared and served by delightful staff. No frills - none needed! Just good honest tasty food.

The best taste and quality i have ever tried in Birmingham

Delicious mixed kebab takeaway. Very mild and was missing the extra chilies I asked for. Aryan had gone off, it was fizzy 😞

Excellent food, worth every penny. Cute little restaurant. Friendly staff, clean and good service.

DO NOT EAT IN WITH CHILDREN! The staff are very ignorant and don’t even respond after calling several times. We were given a warning of being chucked out only because our toddler was walking between our 2 tables. Water and glasses are very limited, we were given 4 glasses and 2 bottles of water to share between 13 people. We ordered multiple platters, the food was ok but some did the kebabs were overcooked and hard. It was definitely overpriced and definitely not worth a second visit. Definitely not a place for families or young children. Very rude staff.

Amazing food, doesn't accept card. Bit of an inconvenience.

Enjoyed dinner, the lamb wraps were lovely, I'll return another day.

Love this restaurant! The atmosphere is always great along with the service, food is always bang on. Love the little starters they give for free - bread and dips. Always so fresh. We got sjuck for starters which aren’t bad and for mains we got chicken Iskender. We wanted a mix of chicken and meat but meat ran out which was quite sad! But chicken was just as good! Fresh salad served alongside and also a choice of chips or rice. Would recommend to try the food deffo. We tend to get takeaway and are never disappointed tbh but sitting it everything’s extra warm and yummy! Also order early and go maybe before 7pm as the sharwama tends to be gone by 8/9pm!

Went early sunday Ordered mix kebab for one £17 Plus drink and Turkish tea. Worked out to £20 per head. Only downside is cash only Food was excellent, service was excellent. Highly recommended.

Two friends and I ordered lamb , chicken and donor kebabs, all the food was Absolutely disgusting, dry over cooked and tasted strange I complained to the guy behind the counter and he said there was nothing wrong with the food 😳 We can honestly say they were the worst kebabs we have ever eaten and we all had upset stomach’s throughout the night and the next morning Please do yourself a favour and avoid this place I will be contacting Coventry city council regarding their food hygiene

Excellent food, especially the garlic prawns. FYI they don't serve alcohol but the waiter said we could buy a bottle and bring it in with no corkage fee. They also only took cash when we went. One of the cooks was really lovely and gave my toddler a mini magnum when we were watching them cook on the grill. No baby changing facilities forget anyone who needs it but many families with babies were there and it was very busy on a weekday by 7:30pm.

Disappointingly told to leave because customers were waiting for our table. Odd when most other tables were in fact empty!!

Asked for dips and the guy told me there's sauce in wrap, then immediately said it's a charge for the dips separately like I didn't have the money and ended up losing a customer just because he tried charge me for a dip that costs nothing. + What business doesn't accept card.

Went for a meal tonight with work friends as one of them was leaving 😭 Had a lovely meal such great service and meals so fresh and hot We will return Thank you

The finest place for lovely Turkish food. The chicken and lamb shwarma has a lively taste and well cooked. The chicken skewers were really nice and the naan bread with the sauces they give tastes lovely.

Ordered the platter for 2. Everything was very tasty and fresh The lamb donner is especially delicious and the service was great and welcoming.

Good Turkish food, service great, went during quiet period, so atmosphere was not there, overall a decent place, resonable prices and portions

Best Turkish I’ve had in Birmingham!

Very comforting, Staff were great and prices were reasonable

Although this wasn't my first visit, but this was the first time I went there with a large group of 35+ people. Saturday evening, the restaurant was packed. Food was served on time, but couple of items were a little bit under cooked. It was a hot summer evening. The air conditions weren't working - so I can't say it was a very relaxing experience.

Firstly I would like to say what a nice atmosphere, good table service and a nice variety of fresh grilled food and shwarma. Healthy so really enjoyed it so would recommend still

The food is really good and we were given complimentary Turkish tea while we waited for our order the cost is more than some other place but the food is such good quality it's worth the extra few £ it might cost but it's still very reasonable double 👍👍

22:26pm and they say kitchen it's close and the kitchen should be close at 23:00. We drived for over 30 min. Waste of time and the way the manager talked to us make us feel like we are not welcome. Shame and disgraceful customer service.

I was attending an exhibition at the NEC today and looked online for something fairly local and stumbled upon this place. The food was fresh, service was fast and efficient, and the quality was amazing. The portion sizes were generous, and complimentary bread, salad and sauces were provided which were delicious. I would highly recommend this restaurant if you’re looking for somewhere to eat after attending the NEC. There is a big Morrisons and M&S food hall directly opposite with plenty of free parking as well. I would not hesitate to come back when attending the NEC in future.

The staff were professional, polite and the food came quickly. The food was delicious. I definitely recommend Istanbul.

Came here bc of all the good reviews, had a terrible meal unfortunately. Husband got the lamb moussaka....was oily and bland. I had the king prawn stew - no king prawns to be found just the normal small ones, and the seafood was way way overcooked and literally inedible. I spoke to the staff and explained, and swapped it out for ribs. The ribs tasted fine but they were small with barely any meat on them. The bulgur was also oily and generally not great. Unfortunately we won't be coming back here after terrible food.

If I could rate the food alone I would give it 10/10 because the food is amazing and honestly worth the price. The only issue that lets this place down is the customer service, it’s absolutely appalling! You get ignored most of the time when asking for anything extra, the staff just walk pass you even though they can see and hear you calling out. I disagree with the ‘only cash policy’ it’s quite difficult to find a cash point with money in it. Would I go back? It’s a no.

Lovely food, hence the 2 stars, but prices are a joke.

Excellent fresh food, nice service. Cash only so be warned.

Best BBQ meat I have ever tasted since I moved to the UK, no card payment, that's a bit disappointing.

Really nice food at reasonable prices. Staff are polite and attentive.

Went with a work group, lovely food excellent service. We had a mixture of cultures in our group, and we were all happy with the menu. We have finally found our place.

Wow what a great place to go staff and service was great and the food was amazing would definitely recommend and will be going back ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

A nice clean restaurant with friendly staff and generally nice atmosphere. The food takes some time to be served but plenty of complimentary bread and dips while we wait. The food itself is quite nice, portions are very large and filling. Prices are around average for this kind of restaurant.

Large portions, great customer service, sadly couldn’t try the Lahmacun, however would have expected good things. Highly recommend 👍

Great big platter of kebabs and some very nice Whitebait