LEFKE Restaurant & Bar in Havering

£45 set meal for a £20.50 chicken shish (£10 in takeaway) & starters. So between 4 of we paid £100 for starters. Ridiculous. RIP off Food was so so. Drinks were extortionate Did not enjoy at all. Also one person rang a week before to say they couldn’t make it & refused deposit refunded. Again RIP off. One good thing was waitress. She was excellent.

What a shame its gone downhill! A group of us came to Lefke for dinner the other weekend and even though the food and place was great (they have recently had a refresh of the inside) the customer service has really taken a dive. Our server Rupee was so rude and dismissive of our requests and even got one of our orders wrong. Off the back of what we experienced, we wont be returning. We came to Lefke for dinner about 6 months ago and it was fantastic that's why we came back. The service was 10/10 - our servers had fun with us, and went above and beyond. I didn't see them in there so maybe they weren't working that day which is a shame but we wont bother coming back now!

Came with friends last night for dinner. I asked the waitress when she bought the menus what is Gluten free. She told me the salmon, seabass and a few others that were GF. I ordered the seabass and confirmed this was definitely GF. She confirmed. When the meals were bought over I again confirmed that my meal was GF - yes it was, confirmed the same waitress. The ‘rice’ looked different but as I’d asked several times I ate the whole meal. Once dishes were cleared my husband asked if the rice was in fact rice. She said she would check - off she went to the kitchen and came back saying that she was sorry but it was in fact bulgar wheat !!!!! She apologised and said she thought I was Dairy Free ?!!! The manager came over to apologise and asked if I would like a glass of water ?!! Or was there anything she could do - not really, as I’ve just eaten something that I was told would be ok and now I will be severely unwell. Be warned if you have ANY allergies and want to eat here. Got my dinner for free but would rather not have had the experience I had , free if not !!!

Me and two friends booked to go here for dinner and we paid a £20 deposit each, we called up and tried to move this booking to a different date and the lady was very rude and said bluntly we couldn’t and that they had cancelled loads of tables to have us? Not sure about that one. We received our starters which were nice, however they came round with a big plate of halloumi and cheesy pastry and only proceeded to give us one of each which was laughable. Our booking was at 7.30 and by 9.30 I would say we still hasn’t received our mains. It seems they bring everyone’s food out at the same time regardless if you are a table of 3 VS a table of 20 which was frustrating. Very overpriced for what they offer, I wouldn’t recommend.

By chance my sister suggested here in a brief conversation, I've lived in the area for many years but never been myself. The waitress Rupy was very accommodating, from when I initially called to the level of service provided at the table as well as the other staff members. The food portions were very good and it had plenty of flavour. The décor was modern and with the calm music, created a nice setting. This will definitely be a regular place to visit.

First time visit to Lefke, the experience left a wonderful impression Delicious vegetarian options, authentic taste, compliments to the chef. Served by Rupi who was delightful . Highly recommended.

One of my favourite spots to visit. The food the service everything is on point. Whatever you order you won’t be disappointed. The team and waitresses are always welcoming, I’m always comfortable when visiting. The vibe is also set with the dj, so once everyone has finished their food it’s time to party. A must visit.

Me my little girls had a wonderful time. Food was fresh and delicious. They really did amaze me with their level of service. My daughter has a serious intolerance to milk and egg. The team literally advised me on all the things she could have and literally pulled a few things together to make sure she could eat and not feel left out. Honestly I really can’t believe we have this little gym on our doorstep.

Our first time going to Lefke and we were not disappointed. Food, service and atmosphere were excellent. Thoroughly enjoyable and will be back.

Came from out of the area based on a recommendation to find the restaurant closed on a Tuesday. Both the restaurants own website and Google page state they are open until 23:30. Very frustrating!

This has now become one of my favourite restaurants in the UK. I have travelled a lot and eaten at a lot of places and i have two reasons for loving this place. Maybe 3. 1. The Whisky - I am a whisky guy and they have made the effort to have about 15 different ones that are not your standard Glenfiddich 12 and J&B. They even have some Kurayoshi Japanese whisky! I can't even find that anywhere. Yamazki also as well as Glencadam and Tomintoul. They are not charging the earth for it because they are not a whisky bar but it is appreciated from my side. My friends still don't drink much whisky so more for me. Great! 2. the food - The food .... the chicken. the bread. the grilling process they have. All just on point. I could happily eat there all the time if i lived nearby but i do not so it is a huge shame. Maybe more branches? There is no way they can sit here with what they make and just have one place. That is not fair to some of us who live in south london. Please! But anyway the chef is actually from Turkey and the food is pretty much what I would have out in Antalya etc. Everything they do is just gotten right. 3. The people and place - They host entertainment here and the bar girl, Rupy, just a magnificent host who always has a smile on her face, a genuine one, and cares about others. the owner is a great guy that just wants the best for people and personally greets you and has time for his people who come into the restaurant. You can just stand there and see it and there is never trouble or nonsense at this place. Finally somewhere that bucks trends & just returns us all to a state of enjoyment whilst being out. When the lights come in, you just can't believe that so much time has passed in a restaurant that is not a HUGE size. If you are ever in Upminster or somewhere within 30 mins of driving, you just need to go and you will see that everything I said here holds true. Just spectacular!

If you’re craving an unforgettable Turkish experience, then Upminster is the place to be. The food bursts with authentic flavors every bite transports you straight to Istanbul. The atmosphere is electric, with lively music setting the tone for a great night. And the belly dancer? Pure magic! She adds a touch of elegance and excitement that you won’t find anywhere else. A must-visit for anyone looking for a night out with amazing food and an even better vibe!

I went today with my friends! The service was Amazinggg, food is so so delicious we tried almost everything! Everything was so yummy 😋 they have the best bread I’ve ever had ❤️ I’m coming back for sure

£18 for the halloumi wrap and £20 for the chicken shish wrap. Are you kidding me? The size of the wrap is very small and completely empty. No salad???? I’m so disappointed with the portion size and I feel like I’ve been ripped off!

Great food, nice people and an excellent singer as well....perfect night! Thank you very much.

After UberEats whizzed off somewhere else with our order, Lefke Bar & Grill re-made our order rapidly and we went to pick it up ourselves - altogether a better solution! While the restaurant was putting the final touches to our order we had drinks and chatted with the lovely hostess. Food was succulent, very flavourful and there was lots of it. Next time we'll go and eat in situ: the restaurant is clean and tidy, and I like the fact that you can see the guys cooking. Highly recommended 👌

We organised a surprise 40th Birthday here for 36 people ages ranging from 25-75 and everyone had a brilliant night! the food and entertainment was amazing! Staff were so friendly, a special thank you to Rupy who made it an unforgettable night from start to finish! Highly recommend.

It's great in Lefke but didn't realise how small it was inside which is nice as its quite intimate. The food is great but the portions are quite big and I feel alot is wasted. The service is good, the manager is friendly and atmosphere is OK but sometimes feel forced. One of the waitresses kept on telling us to dance even though we didn't want to just yet. It's fine if it was just once, but a few times trying to pull my friend who sat at the end. Also, when we did start to dance the table next to us was empty so we'd put our glass there. Warning: don't do this as the they will take your drinks even if it's not finished as its "not your table". I had an argument with one of the waitresses about this. However, the music is good and we stayed until the end.

Had the venue as a private hire for my wife's 40th Birthday, could not have been happier. Managed to cover the 50 guest easily, constant food and drink with no delay and all eating together, which is sometime over looked with a large group. Food was excellent and the atmosphere perfect for what we wanted. Staff were amazing and the support and communication beforehand and during the night made it easy to arrange and enjoy with minimal stress. We will certainly be going back but just probably with a few less guests next time.

This was the first time me and my 2 friends have gone to this restaurant could not believe it when the owner said they have been there 9 years. We ordered a starter platter Hasan helped us pick out what we could have, we had a mixture of hot and cold of dips lovely warm flat bread caramari , whitebait, hot garlic mushrooms, and it was all very nice Our mains where chicken Shish with rice and salad and my friends had the lamb shish with rice and salad it was really very tasty not grease like some I have had and both meats were very tender The service we received from both Hasan and Ruby was first class they are lovely people and looked after us really well shall definitely be returning they are thinking about having tribute acts every now and then which would be so good Can highly recommend this restaurant the food and staff would definitely give it a 10/10

Nice meal food was excellent but more of a venue for groups who want entertainment.

The food is lovely, so tasty but the prices of the drinks are extortionate. Couldn’t believe how expensive they were. £8.50 for a glass of wine? Not again, thank you!

Went on a Friday evening, and we were a large group. The service, like the food, is exceptional. Everyone was well looked after, and the food was amazing as you can see from the photos. The entertainment-belly dancing- was fun. She was a great dancer and entertainer and included Everyone. Whether it's just you and your partner, or a group of friends, you'll really enjoy a night at Lefke.

An amazing place filled with lovely staff who wish to make it their business to satisfy customer needs! Chris, the manager was so lovely and remembered everyone’s drinks and was kind and very personable! Food was great and absolutely couldn’t believe the 50% off Thursdays- what a treat- I would pay the full amount for the food as it was soooo scrumptious and rich in flavour

Wow, excellent food, excellent service, great value for money and Christian the manager is so welcoming! We will be back, as the kids said 10/10

The food is fantastic. If you go mid week it's definitely value for money, however if you were to pay full price at the weekend then you are probably looking at 20% higher prices than similar places nearby. No complaints about the service or food at all.

Absolute take on. Extortionate price for essentially a chicken kebab.

This was our second visit and can't believe we left it so long. Great hospitality and service. Christian and his team made my birthday a very special evening with my family. The food was amazing and fantastic value for money and we will definitely be back soon.

I’ve recently been back to lefke for the 3rd time! I have also hired it in a Saturday evening for a private party They never fail to deliver! They cannot do enough for you and make it a priority to make sure everyone is having a great time! From the dinner to the belly dancer to the late night party it’s fantastic. Lefke is my go to for a great night out! And will continue to return again and again! Christian and the team are fantastic!!!

Had the best night at Lefke, would highly recommend. Great food, service and music. The manger Chris was absolutely amazing hosted really well, very welcoming and helpful.

The hospitality and food was A class. Just a great experience and good food. The staff are sound

Seamless from beginning to end. Lefke communicate with you right up until your booking. T&Cs are provided more than once. You are welcomed by the friendly faces of all the staff, and nothing is too much for them. Christian in particular ensured that we were enjoying our evening, and that our birthday girl got all the special attention she deserved. Food is cooked fresh and is absolutely delicious. We then partied the night away (DJ more than happy to take requests) Thank you for a great night and your spectacular service.

What a great restaurant! Food and service spot on and lively. Friendly welcoming staff and any request dealt with promptly. I will be going back here!

Lovely meal with my wife, great experience, helpful staff, would definitely be going back.

Absolutely perfect place to hold a celebration. Had my wife's 40th meal there and it was amazing. Food was gorgeous and the service from booking to bill was seamless! Highly recommended. Thanks Lefke crew!

Lovely atmosphere. Food was good.

The food was very nice and the service by Christian was excellent but no real atmosphere in there and the toilets need a bit of attention as they wasn't the best and also a 10% service charge for 4 people dining out on a Thursday was a bit of a liberty and could of been warned about it before we sat down and ordered our food. I would of given 5 stars if it wasn't for the service charge and the dodgy toilets.

I've been here 4 times and keep saying I'll leave a review. Amazing service & food. Had so much fun. Chris and team are fantastic! cannot wait for the next bingo night.

Wow! Absolutely delicious food with great portion sizes. We will definitely go there again. The service was excellent.

Had a lovely evening with great entertainment.

Tasty food and really great staff. They are extremely friendly and attend to customer needs even without asking : )

Great experience. Very welcoming staff Had the super mix grill.. decent portion size easily caters for 4 people. Superb value.

We were a group of 13 and each of one of us loved the food and the service was more than great! Also as a bonus they brought a piece of chocolate cake with candle for one of our friend’s as they just heard us singing for him which I find it very nice of them :) I highly recommend it and definitely will go again when I am near the area.

Best service in town, thanks for the amazing staff

Lovely place, and excellent service. This was the best kebab I’ve ever had around London area.

Absolutely amazing food , service, entertainment staff are friendly, polite and well organised We took 15 of our family and friends to lefke to celebrate our twin boys 21st birthday we had an amazing evening I highly recommend for any celebration Hassan was in touch with us all through the planning Thank you lefke for a wonderful evening

Great service, great food! Brilliant night out! Will always recommend and be back myself!

Delicious food with great service.

LEKFE restaurant, is truely a great representation of Turkish/Cypriot hospitality! It's an amazing night out and caters for all, the food, drinks, ambiance and atmosphere is fantastic! If your looking for a good night out, this is the place to be 💃🏽🧿🥳 The staff are amazing!

A must go to restaurant if you're in upminster. The food was amazing, the staff were excellent and very attentive and the atmosphere was great! Will definitely be going back!

So we did not have the best experience in lefke. Unless being under-nourished and having a headache is your thing, we did not have a good time. We went in for a birthday, only 5 of us on a Tuesday night. Firstly let's talk about the food, as it is a restaurant (apparently). The food we did have was adequate, but insubstantial. £22 for a kebab with 6 little cubes of meat and some salad? I don't have the appetite of a small hamster, so it was not enough regardless of quality. The atmosphere was quite simply diabolical. There was a Christmas party of middle aged women who haven't been shown a good time since last Christmas. This is fine when noone else is there. We were there. The management did not acknowledge this. They did not try and make the experience better for us by talking to them or offering us any compensation. This was quite simply unacceptable and not the way you surely want the "restaurant" to run. We will not be back. 2 stars for the friendly (but incompetent) waiter, and the amazing Turkish bread.

A great evening with friends. Food was incredible and Christian provided excellent service and was very attentive. I’ll definitely be coming back!

Great night out. Came on a Friday and had the set menu. The food was delicious. Started with breads and sauces then a selection of hot starters. I had a mix of vegetarian and chicken shish main. Lots of entertainment like belly dancing after the starters and after dinner they had a dj, they pushed the tables back and we danced all night. The owner was really nice and friendly and kept checking on guests. I had such a good evening and would certainly come back!

Went to Lefke last night and had the most amazing time! Food, service, entertainment, staff absolutely 100% could not fault it at all, can’t wait to go back and would highly recommend Big shout out to our server, I think the name was Ellie, so accommodating but every member of staff was so friendly, nothing was too much trouble, They genuinely wanted you to have the best time and we did! What an amazing team you are, no wonder everyone raves about you Keep doing what you’re doing Lefke, it’s fabulous Much love from myself and all of my team that were visiting you to celebrate my 40 years of service Thank you a million times 🥰😘

Haven't been to lefke in a while but was an absolutely lovely mid week treat. Thank you to Christian for making our girlie night very enjoyable, couldn't have asked for better service and your bubbly personality really added to the evening. The food was lovely, highly recommend adding the halloumi fries with whatever kebab you choose, very generous portion and incredibly tasty. Still yet to try a garage brunch here as seen how much fun those look. We will be seeing you again soon.

WRONG OPENING TIMES. Says they close at 1:30am it’s a lie, very disappointed coming from far to only find out it was closed. Update your opening times!

Came in for a light dinner of meze/starters and sides, and was thoroughly impressed by friendly and attentive service, delicious complimentary flatbread with dips, and food that was sublime in both taste and presentation. I'll be back here for sure!

Bought a takeaway mixed chicken and lamb shish for 4 people. Nice portion sizes and salad very fresh. Tad on the expensive side for what you actually get hence the dropped star. Would eat there again though.

Amazing place for turkish food lovers. Freshly cooked meals with an abundance of taste. Excellent service to match the food by the one and only Christian. Perfect place to enjoy a meal with familly or celebrate an event. Would recommend to everybody

Food is wonderful, lovely atmosphere. Garage brunch was so much fun and wish it went on longer! Will definitely be back 😊

Lovely restaurant and bar visited for a hen do very friendly, accomodating and courteous large group of us nothing was too much trouble amazing service, food was great I had the seabass highly recommended if you enjoy a fish meal. Tables were pushed back for a great evening entertainment and dancing the night away awesome thank you to the brilliant staff at Lefke restaurant you made our night! 🥂💯

Best restaurant in Essex! Christian and the rest of the staff at Lefke are so welcoming and go above and beyond to insure all guests have a wonderful evening.... the food is incredibly tasty, and the dj plays some brilliant music after dinner from 10pm til 1am... this place will not disappoint 👌🏽

OMG !! What an amazing night !! Booked for my mother in law's 70th birthday and the staff are amazing , was well looked after , food was delicious and entertainment great !! Will defo be returning ☺️

Fantastic evening last night! Food was fab and the staff were brilliant! Belly dancer was amusing and the DJ played music till 1am. So a great place for a meal and a night out! I'm sure I'll be back!

Used their online booking form and no one came back to me ..left various voicemails and still no reply. Finally got hold of them a week later and they said they couldn't accommodate us unless we came really early. Sure it is good if you can get in! Won't bother trying again now sadly

Fantastic food and atmosphere will go again!

Food was amazing and the staff was on point

Always a great night. Food was exceptional and the DJ kept us dancing all night. Highly recommend.

Food was excellent, very good service

Great service and lovely food . Great night out 💃🕺

Lovely food, great belly dancer & music. If in a group, make sure you know what you have imbibed.

The restaurant was over crowded. The noise level was so high that we had to shout into each other's ears to be heard, and that was even before the DJ arrived! Well over 100 decibels (as their display showed). The service was so slow that we didn't get our main until 2 hours later. Although the staff was friendly, they constantly pushed us to buy drinks. We were asked to get up so that the tables could be pushed back against the wall for dancing. This is not a restaurant, its a club with food. Food was good, but won't be back.

Nice food and atmosphere Great belly dancer to add to the party 🥳 mood Authentic food

Great food, excellent host and amazing cocktails. Defo recommended.

Amazing place, lovely food and great staff, Christian went above and beyond to make us feel welcome

I had nice and wonderful experience

Great food, drinks, atmosphere, people, staff, all round entertainment a must do for a great night.

Now a Thai restaurant, great staff and service.

Food was fresh and delicious and served at the same time, belly dancer great, atmosphere for a small restaurant was good and lively. The reason I didn't give it 5 stars was because from 10pm people were arriving after the meal in the already small space for drinks and Dancing. It was greedy of the owners to continue to let people in it was packed and uncomfortable and we felt backed into a corner. The bill was also high for the amount of food and drinks we had. A suggestion would be to get the tables to pay their bills before the disco starts then buy the rest of the drinks at the bar. Felt disorganised the later it got and we couldn't wait to get out of there.

Came to the restaurant with a friend as recommended, ordered the mixed Shish chicken and lamb was bang on reasonable and competitive price and more than enough food! Our host Christian was more than fantastic, entered the restaurant close to closing time but did not feel rushed and was treated like I was there in the middle of closing time.Highly recommend and will be returning!

I’ve been having Lefke takeaway for years and it has always been fantastic food so today I decided to eat in the restaurant. The restaurant is lovely inside, the food was faultless in every way. I had the mixed sheesh and it was lovely. Our host Christian was simply great, makes you feel very welcomed and at ease. The food is great but the atmosphere and staff is the cherry on the cake! Would recommend to everyone!

Lamb was unbelievable, vibes were friendly and fun. Entertainment was enjoyable, great night cheers guys

By far the best Turkish food in the area (absolutely in love with their seabass! Sooo tasty!) great food… they always go above and beyond. Great location, excellent settings and service and their takeaway is just as good too! 👍

Absolutely unbelievable food and an amazing restaurant. What a find!

Terrible. Food was cold. I ordered a donner with pitta and salad and they gave me a donner in a wrap completely plain without sauce or salad and charge £15 for it. Awful! Never again. Don't go there

Terrible. Food was cold. I ordered a donner with pitta and salad and they gave me a dinner in a wrap completely plain without sauce or salad and charge £15 for it. Awful! Never again. Don't go there!

Me and my partner had an amazing time at Lefke last Saturday. What a great night, the belly dancer put on a great show and had everyone up and dancing with her. The food was superb I’d highly recommend a lamb shish ! Cocktails were Devine and the staff couldn’t do more for you! Everyone finished their food before the lights went down and the DJ played and I’ve got to say the music was brilliant a bit of everything for everyone. We will be back very soon guys thank you for a wicked night x

I came for a hen party of 9 a few days ago and we had a great time! Really good evening. Good food. Good service and music. A fab evening out! I am coeliac so needed gluten free- I rang up and spoke to Luke and he was really helpful! Will return!

made a big order for delivery which we waited 30 minutes over estimated time for, no bread came with it. staff and manager extremely rude accused us of having the bread, wouldnt send out a driver as they would be out of pocket and as quoted from the manager "its not their problem" and "they have people in the restaurant who come first" terrible service chips were cold, calamari was soggy and lamb doner barley looked cooked! safe to say i will not be ordering from Lefke again 🤮🤮🤮

Brilliant food great service will defo be back

Lovely restaurant, great atmosphere. Food was fab Would def go again

Food was absolutely superb as always, great service by Christian and Luke, will be back for the weekly feast next week. Had the sharing meat platter, each bit of meat was perfectly cooked & seasoned, three men with very large appetites leaving stuffed

Stopped in on a recommendation from a friend and couldn’t have been happier! Our Cerberus Christian (the other american!), Barman Luke and the chef were absolutely amazing. So friendly in the intimate setting got to chat with everyone. Informative with any questions and have great suggestions also made my step son feel like part of the restaurant family. If you didn’t stop in while in Upminster you’d be missing out!

Fantastic food . Fantastic staff

Have been here too many times now to count - can’t fault it, service, food, decor, music, entertainment, all spot on, gets better each time we go. Would 110% recommend Lefke to anyone. Such a lovely atmosphere, all staff are friendly, caring and do everything to help. Already booked agin !!!

Went to this restaurant on the 22nd May to celebrate my birthday. Food was lovely and couldn’t fault the entire evening. All the staff were very friendly and the DJ playing good music all night just created a wonderful atmosphere. Can’t wait to go back!

Food is good and so is the entertainment.

Tried Lefke for the first time last week and was very impressed. Quality and quantity of the food we ordered was absolutely first class. Looking forward to Lefke being able to accommodate diners post-lockdown and will certainly be booking a table. Meantime we will be returning for takeaway.

POOR QUALITY COLD FOOD. SHOULDNT TAKE ORDERS IF YOU CAN'T DELIVER GOOD SERVICE TO CUSTOMERS. VERY DISAPOINTING. WON'T BE USING AGAIN

if I can give 0 I would give it, 3 pieces of calamari for 5 pounds, a small portion of lamb skewer 4 pieces of meat for 10 pounds, we ordered extra rice, rice is not just bulgur, I do not recommend to anyone, the food is cold.Do not buy anything from these restaurant,very poor,they just want to take money, they don't offer anything good for their prices!!!