Lezzet Turkish Kitchen in Cardiff

Travelled from Bristol to this restaurant and it was worth it!! Starters was really nice had a nice cold and hot meze, then followed an amazing mix grill which was full of flavour, the service was amazing. Metin and bilge was very accommodating and made us feel welcome start to finish. Highly recommend to come with family and friends.

Last night had fantastic meals. I had a Sultan’s Feast which was delicious and the others enjoyed all their different meals. Atmosphere was brilliant, service excellent, everyone enjoying themselves. Will definitely come again. Recommended a large group on the table opposite to have The Sultan’s Feast. The evening made my Birthday even more special. At end of evening The Owner approached me shook my hand and wished me a Happy Birthday. Will recommend to all my friends and family.

came for a lunch. was seated immediately seemed warm and friendly until he gave us the expensive set menu when there’s clearly a cheaper lunch menu found that odd? as a restaurant you should be giving customers both menus especially if there’s a lunch menu. clearly wanted to fool me and make more money. i ordered my food CLEARLY said chicken shish i get chicken kofte. ask the guy can we change i said shish keeps blaming me and saying no u said kofte couldn’t own up to his mistake and change my order i had not even touched it. any other restaurant would’ve changed and taken responsibility of being WRONG. appalling customer service if you cannot listen to your customers why are u in hospitality? the food was bland and wasn’t worth the money i spent my partners kofte looked raw lol. disgusting would never return many better restaurants on city road with MUCH better hospitality DO NOT GO HERE THEY CON U.

Great food and great place! Absolutely beautiful! The staff is amazing and they are very friendly. 100% recommended for everyone.

It is really great place! Very delicious food! I enjoyed it so much. Service is excellent! Thank you so much! Highly recommended place to go.

Great food, will highly recommend. Been wanting to go since I spotted this place when I first came to Cardiff And the food didn't disappoint. Rez the host gave us great recommendations and we were happy with the experience. This place is in the city centre and walkable from all public modes of transport.

Service was great, food was very fresh and flavourful, just the right amount of variety. We thoroughly enjoyed our starters, mains and dessert. Really enjoyed our experience.

The best turkish restaurant i have ever been to. I ordered a mixed grill and the lamb was so tasty and juicy and authentic. Coming to the service, they are top notch i say. Very impressed by their kindness. Would love to visit again soon.

We had a lovely evening here, the staff went out of their way to make the evening one to remember, the food was excellent and I would highly recommend it!

It was a great experience and Rezan service is the best 👌🏻

Lovely food and overall experience. Just think it's a little pricey for the portion size but other than that I really can't fault it!

I have visited this restaurant twice since arriving in Cardiff, and it is one of the most delicious restaurants I have tried. The first time, I had the seafood kebab, grilled sea bass, and grilled vegetables. The second time, I ordered lentil soup and grilled salmon. The food was incredibly delicious—you don’t even need to add salt or any other seasoning. I highly recommend trying this restaurant. The atmosphere is wonderful, the service is excellent, the place is very clean, and the staff is extremely hospitable. As for me, I would gladly come back a third and even a tenth time! The prices are also very reasonable.

Best turkish food i ever had,fresh, tasty,me and my two friends really enjoyed, lovely clean place and a nice atmosphere.The owner and the staff really nice people too. I would definitely come back again

Love coming here when in Cardiff. Lovely place to eat. Food is always high quality and the service from the staff is great too, always friendly and accommodating. Antonio was a great host and very friendly and made us laugh. See you all again thanks for great hospitality and food

Had a lovely visit with my parents. Staff were all friendly and welcoming. The food was delicious and there was a great atmosphere.

Went four lunch with three friends, we all thoroughly enjoyed our meals , good choice on lunch menu we all had starters and mains. The food was piping hot , well cooked, tasty and beautifully plated. The service was exceptional, we were not rushed , allowed to just chat and get on with it! Place was spotless and good atmosphere We were served by the tall, dark and handsome chap. Made our lunch even better!

Antonio is the best just I have encountered for a very long time. Food excellent.

Amazing I would have paid double the cost... the salmon was cooked to perfection

Food is fantastic, lovely service, highly recommend

What can I say other than an excellent place to eat. The staff were welcoming and friendly, The establishment is clean and tidy. The food is excellent and is well priced, as is the wine by the glass. What was unexpected was having a small bowl of olives and tortilla chips with a very nice tomato based dip placed on the table whilst waiting for our meals to come out. Don't see that in many restaurants unless you pay for it. Definitely a place to visit again.

Best Turkish cuisine in Cardiff and the service is good 🌟

service was very good, the manager of the waiters was not the best at serving though. Food wise, meat was tender, well seasoned but FOUND 2 medium (2inch) HAIRS on both my children plates, we did not want to comment then, because we were nearly finished. The side was simply unseasoned rice in butter, which was very dry even the sauces didn't help. Atmosphere was okey but quite noisy, if you are looking for a peaceful lunch, it is not the place for you.

Lovely place with amazing food. I can't wait to go there again .

Great location, great food and excellent service.

The best authentic Turkish food in Cardiff. We ordered Turkish grills, platters, pide and lahmachun. The service was amazing by Rezan. He was very friendly and suggested us the best dishes in the restaurant. Delicious food and prompt service !! 5 stars from me

Amazing quality food. Highly recommended

Amazing food! Our host Rezan was the warmest person I've ever met. Thank you.

Excellent in every respect. Owners kind and generous, staff fully trained, ever present . We had one of my best-ever evenings there.

Everything was great! From fresh breads right in front of your eyes till the whole platter of foods. It tasted as good as foods in Turkey. It was a bit noisy on a Friday night but still good for a restaurant. Well done to the staff who were caring. When they saw me with a child,they offered some chips, which cheered up my toddler, and everyone had a good family time.

Phenomenal Turkish cuisine. The main courses and appetizers are very good. I highly recommend it.

Terrible service, disrespectful waiters

The best place in Cardiff! Fantastic food and service. We visited Cardiff only for two nights and we ate there twice. Definitely I am coming back!

My mum and I attended on a Friday evening. The waiters were so attentive throughout. For mains, we had the seafood lezzet way and the moussaka which were both delicious and we didn't have to wait long at all.

I had a greay time here, the food were great and delicious- to die for! Our waiter, Rez was a delightful lad. Very cheerful, helpful, and we had a very pleasant time here. Must visit for Turkish cuisine if you're in Cardiff!!

We came to eat here with my friend we loved the lam and kuzu guvec nice meal we enjoyed all the staff nice god service our waiter Rez r rico he look at after us recommend to everyone

Food was great we had meze plate. Turkish mezra are the best. We had mixed shish and lamb iskender köfte. Meat was quite tasty. Stuff was friendly they gave us free baklava(dessert) prices were affordable. Shout out to chef @REZ great cooking

The food was great and our waiter Rez was just as good. Loved our chicken and lamb dishes, we will be coming back soon without a doubt.

We went for a team meeting in cardiff and booked to eat here after reading the reviews on trip advisor, well all I can say is the reviews were right it's absolutely stunning, I had the sarma beyti my friends had the mixed grill all of it was stunning and the waiters are so friendly and tentative

We had a really lovely lunch here!

True Turkish experience staff great good prices .

What a fantastic restaurant, the food always tastes great and the staff are always so friendly and helpful

Had a great waiter. Family platter for 4 fed a team of five adults. Chicken and lamb well flavoured.

Lovely restaurant. Service is always good and kind, I love the atmosphere there. And food is always on point. I have been though half the menu and it never dissapoints.

Absolutely fantastic experience! The pirzola was incredibly delicious—perfectly seasoned and so tender it practically melted in my mouth. The service was outstanding, with the staff being attentive, friendly, and welcoming throughout the visit. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a delightful dining experience. I’ll definitely be back!

Food was amazing. Very good and hospitality team specially Mr Metin. Very polite and incredible environment. Fresh bread and very tasty starters. Main course absolutely fantastic.

The food was delicious 👍The staff was friendly, many thanks to Mr. Metin for his interest.

Lovely meal with friends food and staff were fantastic will definitely be visiting again.

Food was good, but cannot say the same for service. The place was almost completely empty when we arrived. I asked for a table on the first floor. The answer was no because it was not open etc. Shortly after a family arrived and given a table on the first floor. We were not allowed to use the toilettes on the first floor. There was also hair in the pizza so we returned it.

One of senior staff was so biased in his treatment of Customers. Our kunaffa was burnt and found pricy for the portions. Otherwise junior staff was very friendly.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Lezzet Turkish Kitchen is simply outstanding! From the moment you step in, you’re welcomed by a warm and inviting atmosphere that makes you feel right at home. The food is nothing short of exceptional, with every dish prepared to perfection. The lahmacun and mixed grill are absolute must-tries – rich in flavor and beautifully presented. The staff are incredibly friendly and attentive, providing a level of service that goes above and beyond. They make sure every detail is taken care of, and the overall dining experience feels seamless and enjoyable. Don’t leave without trying their desserts! The baklava is perfectly flaky and indulgent, and the Turkish tea rounds off the meal perfectly. Lezzet Turkish Kitchen is a true gem for anyone who loves authentic Turkish cuisine. I’ll definitely be returning and highly recommend it to everyone!

It was awesome! We ate the Lahmacun. I enjoyed the starters. I hadn't had Lahmacun in years so this was an excellent experience for me. I am glad I went here. The Turkish tea was one of my favourites! It was delicious!

Very bad service .Took 2hrs to get the food.

Wonderful lunch here. We always have a good meal here. We were really well looked after by the staff. A lovely welcoming place and a really buzzy atmosphere. Highly recommended can't wait to come back.

I definitely do not recommend it. It was a terrible experience. It came with a green coloured lahmacun which was definitely not the same as Turkish style lahmacun and it cost £6.50 which is unbelievable

I’m Cardiff on a work trip and this was a lovely restaurant to visit. Lovely staff, delicious food. It was very popular for birthday celebrations the evening I was in. The food is extremely good value too. I highly recommend a visit to this restaurant.

Passed by this restaurant and it caught my eye straight away and did not disappoint.. went for the mixed shish . Service was great

The food is good but it doesn’t make up for the racist waiters. I would have loved to be served what I had ordered and I would have loved had the waiter not referred to every dish that was being served to me as “chicken tikka masala”. It would be a better place if that waiter is fired.

Kind and friendly staff, delicious food

Nice place!!! Rezan served us well

Fantastic Food, service and a very warm welcome will definitely go back and eat there again as so many different dishes / meals to eat and enjoy 5🌟

The food is awesome . I went for lunch and then for dinner . Rezan was very very good polite friendly although the restaurant was busy he was always there to help . He was very welcome remembered us so well a big Thankyou Rezan for making us feel at home your hospitality was outstanding and fabulous keep up the good work we will definitely visit you again with our daughters . God bless

Fantastic food. Staff extremely attentive and friendly. Would absolutely visit again.

Tuve una experiencia tan agradable en la cocina turca de Lezzet, las comidas eran tan sabrosas! El personal era rápido y servicial. Rezan era muy amable con nosotros. 👌👍

¡Qué experiencia tan increíble! La comida era absolutamente deliciosa, preparada justo como yo quería. Y no puedo decir suficientes cosas buenas sobre Rezan, el servidor — ¡es realmente una de las mejores personas que he conocido! Su amabilidad y atención al detalle hicieron que mi visita fuera inolvidable. Recomiendo encarecidamente este lugar a todo el mundo; solo tienes que comprobarlo por ti mismo y ver lo que quiero decir! ¡No te decepcionarás!

La comida era muy agradable, el personal increíble gente también, gran ambiente y Rezan muy buen miembro del equipo!

Tuve una experiencia increíble en Lezzet anoche. La comida era absolutamente deliciosa, especialmente la parrilla mixta y el servicio era de primera categoría. El gerente, Metin, fue muy atento y le hizo excelentes recomendaciones.

Called in for a lunch yesterday while Christmas shopping. Food was delicious, service was fast. Will definitely be back.

Lovely food and service. I didn't have a reservation but was seated for lunch. They also have a special lunch menu which was very reasonably priced. The hummus and falafel were delicious

A gem of an independent restaurant amongst all the chains. Lovely food, staff and atmosphere. I had the Lamb adana, absolutely delicious.

We came here as a group a couple of weeks ago and had a really wonderful time. We were quite late in the evening so there were a couple of desserts they'd run out of but we were informed very quickly and there were so many delicious options we really easily found alternatives. Everything arrived very quickly and was really tasty. They even made it really easy for us to pay separately which was really helpful. I'd absolutely recommend it to anyone, the menu has such a wide range of options that you're sure to find something to tempt you. I will 100% be back!

We were served by Rezan who was very friendly and polite. A bread bowl with hummus and olives was included on house, and a piece of baklava at the end. The food was amazing and really good portion size too!

That was the first time we have visit the restaurant and we can definitely recommend. We've been welcome with freshly baked starters, food was delicious, portions size just right, and everything was served almost immediately, in the most kind and professional manner I've seen for a long time. Thank you for that experience Rezan

We stumbled upon this place on a Saturday shopping expedition. The meat was marinated to perfection and beautifully cooked. A really lovely Saturday lunch with great service. Deff going back.

We went here because the online menu has clearly labelled vegan options, which were replicated on the printed menu we were given, once seated. However, when I started to discuss which dishes were vegan with our server, he said they offer vegetarian, but not vegan food. I pointed out their key at the front of the menu that indicated veggie/vegan/gluten free options. He said he'd worked there for 3 years and nobody had ever asked for vegan food. After going to check with a chef, he returned to inform us the chef could make vegetarian dishes but couldn't guarantee that any would be vegan, despite what the menu said. We thanked him for his honesty and left without ordering. I fully support any restaurant's right to not provide dishes to suit specialist requirements but it bothers me that the menu offers apparently false reassurances of dietary options that aren't reflected by the serving staff nor the chefs.

A lovely eating experience, great staff and great food with good views of Cardiff

Perfect food and service thanks see you again 🍀💪♥️🎊🥂

Great service and amazing food, highly recommended.

Made to feel very welcome. Food was outstanding and service equally so. Great entertainment when it was a customer's birthday. Would recommend a visit if you are in Cardiff.

What an amazing place in the heart of Cardiff! Excellent food, welcoming staff. My son felt like meeting old friends 😃Good variety of food but if you have fussy little eaters with you, there are fish finger and chicken nugget options for them. But for all others - try traditional Turkish food and you will not regret it. If we ever return to Cardiff, we will return to Lezzet Turkish Kitchen.

We didn't have a reservation but we were promptly seated. Had the mixed platter and kleftico. All the meats were very tasty. The mashed potatoes that accompanied the lamb wasn't the best but the lamb made it forgivable. The raspberry cooler was refreshingly sweet and the bartender was kind enough to make a strawberry version for my son. Overall, a nice experience. Would definitely visit again.

Beautiful setting, great atmosphere, excellent authentic Turkish food, excellent service with a personal touch. Our waiter was friendly and very helpful when deciding what to eat.

I visited Lezzet in Autumn 2024 for dinner. I had the mixed grill plate (pictured). The food was exceptional - all fresh and well cooked. Service was great and accommodating. I would recommend and visit again!

Me and my family went there in July and we were looking for a place to pray Asr and they welcomed us and gave us space to pray and to do Wudhuu. Even after we finished, they gave us free tea and refused to let us pay. Everything there was delicious and the service was beyond excellent. Thank you to everyone there 💓

One of the best Turkish restaurants in the UK

Not being locals and in need of good diner, the gamble on Turkish usually pays off at value and taste. Location is excellent and the styling was very welcoming. The restaurant was very busy for midweek evening, again a good sign. The service from start to finish was very good and friendly. Food was very tasty (lentil soup and anything out of the grill was perfect). Starters were too small portions (mixed meze on huge plate is just table space wasted) but mains were good size and delicious. It's on the pricey side but the experience was good.

Very friendly service, great food.

Amazing first visit. Thank you for the great food. Been back many times and today was Iskender kofte. Very tasty.

I wouldn't say it is the best Turkish restaurant I've ever been, but it still deserves 5* Staff are very welcoming, explaining the menu, and offering some bread, humus, and the best olives while I am waiting for my food. I've ordered a mixed shish, the portion is reasonable, but I was very hungry and had to order a lahmacum to topped up. Location is in the heart of town, just a few steps from the castle and the shopping centre. The restaurant is very clean and bright. I would definitely go back next time I'm in Cardiff.

Delicious food. Generous portions. I had a chicken shisk and other half had Chicken Princess. Sauvignon Blanc was good and again a generous glass. We had a slight wait but a large party was in just before us.

Lezzet Turkish Kitchen on St Mary Street, Cardiff, is a fantastic place for anyone looking to enjoy authentic Turkish cuisine in a vibrant and welcoming atmosphere. The restaurant delivers rich, flavorful dishes that capture the essence of Turkish dining. Highlights: Authentic Flavors: The menu offers a wide range of Turkish delicacies, with standout dishes like Lamb Shish Kebab, Chicken Shawarma, and Mixed Grill. The meats are perfectly seasoned and cooked, tender and juicy with a subtle smoky flavor. Delicious Mezze: The variety of cold and hot mezze, including Hummus, Baba Ghanoush, and Sigara Borek, provide the perfect start to your meal. Each dish is fresh, well-prepared, and bursting with flavor. Freshly Baked Bread: The freshly baked Turkish bread served with your meal adds a delightful touch, warm and fluffy, perfect for dipping into the mezze. Warm & Welcoming Atmosphere: The restaurant has a cozy and inviting ambiance, with traditional décor and comfortable seating, making it perfect for casual dining or special occasions. Great Service: The staff is attentive, friendly, and eager to recommend dishes, providing excellent service throughout the meal. They make sure you feel welcomed and enjoy your dining experience. Convenient Location: Situated on St Mary Street, Lezzet Turkish Kitchen is in the heart of Cardiff, making it a great stop after a day of shopping or sightseeing. Its central location makes it easy to access, whether you’re a local or a visitor. Value for Money: Portions are generous, and the prices are reasonable, especially considering the quality of the food and the service. You definitely get excellent value for money here. If you’re looking for a place to enjoy authentic Turkish food in Cardiff, Lezzet Turkish Kitchen is a must-visit. The combination of delicious food, friendly service, and a comfortable atmosphere ensures a memorable dining experience.

Ali James & ozan have been top tier

Our Manager Friend Metin welcomed us very well, the food was excellent, thank you..

The food was superb and couldn't fault the service. The platters were scraped clean!

Visiting from Australia we ate here for 3 nights. Each time we were made to feel most welcomed. The staff and food are exceptional, easily 5/5 stars. Thank you so much.

Went to lezzet today for the first time what a beautiful restaurant service was top notch food was superb and the overall atmosphere was lovely will definitely be returning

We have eaten at Lezzet several times in the last few months and the food and service have been brilliant every time. The staff are so friendly and welcoming and the atmosphere in the restaurant is always warm and relaxed no matter how busy it is. The menu is really varied offering a wide range of traditional Turkish cuisine - everything we have tried so far has been absolutely delicious. Highly recommend the Sarma Beyti - it’s a flavour sensation! Give it a go. You will not be disappointed.

Beautiful place , great service ,good food ….absolutely enjoyed

Really delicious, and such a lively, friendly atmosphere. The staff were incredible. They did forget to bring up our Moroccan mint tea, but they noticed this mistake after no more than 10 minutes (even we hadn't realised!) and they gave us another one on the house, which we certainly didn't expect, but really appreciated. I'll definitely be coming back!

Food was lovely but the staff hovered around us most of the time. When it came to paying I noticed they'd input an additional £10 (£75 instead of £65), I don't think it was an accident?!

Mr. Nevzat was very polite and provided excellent service. The flavors of the place were legendary, I highly recommend it. If you go, be sure to get in touch with Mr. Nevzat.