Memed Grill & Meze Bar in Edinburgh, City of

Stellar service, food was incredible and just as rich as Turkish food should be. The ambiance was amazing, big fan of the low light situation going on and the tinted glass lamps, all so beautiful. Perfect place for a big special meal. Had the leftovers the next day - just perfect. 10/10! (Halal too)

Friendly and great food. I didn't expect it to be this close to the taste of Türkiye.

nice ambiance, staff was really nice , good halal food we ordered adana kebab flavor was 10/ 10 a bit expensive

Having read good things about this place I was keen to go for some early dinner. It was quiet at 5.30 when we arrived and seated promptly. The menu is extensive but for me as a vegetarian I found having only a few choices a little limiting. The chicken shish was excellent according to my dining partner. My vegetarian dish was tasty e ougj but didn't wow me. The free bread and dips is a nice touch but having dined in other Turkish restaurants I was slightly underwhelmed as there was no salad included. Starters were nice. The falafel was crisp and just right amount of spice. Staff were efficient but not overly engaging. On street parking can be a challenge unless after 6.30pm.

Absolutely amazing service and the food was perfect.

A great address for those who miss Turkish cuisine in Edinburgh. The mixed grill was really successful in terms of both taste and presentation. The meat was cooked to perfection and all was fresh and prepared with care. The service was fast and the employees were very polite and attentive. I recommend it wholeheartedly to those who want to have a nice dining experience.

A nice restaurant with a pleasant atmosphere. The lighting is very nice. However, we waited an hour and 10 minutes for the food, and it wasn’t that great. Disappointing.

We had a lovely dinner here. The lights in the restaurant were lovely. Everyone who served us were so helpful. The food was delicious 😋. We will definitely be back. Thank you.

He hasn't eaten such good Turkish food for a long time. A very warm and friendly atmosphere, especially Mr. Çetin, thank you very much for his interest.

Can't fault it - great food, great service, great prices.

They need learn what’s Turkish or Mediterranean food !!! The food is literally awful

We’ve been here for lunch and used the lunch package of two courses for £14.99. I liked Adana Kebab. We also had tea after lunch for free. I asked for extra bread which wasn’t quite fresh and just reheated a bit.

I been there with my friend It was delicious food I feel like I am in turkey great ambience and great atmosphere Oh we just find out it's been on the news of scotland as a finalised a British awards well good luck and well deserved

kind staff, nice atmosphere. Food was okey. But it was very cold inside and a little bit pricey

Beautiful Turkish food! Wonderful staff. Will be definitely be coming again!

The couplet we wanted chicken came twice as lamb. This of course could be a mistake, it is not even a mistake, we are not unsympathetic people, but my guest had to get up before he could eat anything. We were even embarrassed when you said that you wanted to offer it as a package to compensate for this, but at the end of the story, anyone who does not bother and packages the lamb couplet is not the right person for that business. This is clearly treating the customer as an IDIOT. :)

Portions are really very small !!! Even kids meals are larger in the other restaurants. I had to pay £21 for 4 pieces of meat and small rice and salad !!! Also red lentil soup was the worst part of my experience in Great Britain.

A very delicious restaurant with coffee, tea and food ♥️

The food is delicious, the staff is very friendly, I recommend it to everyone👌

Good prices, rich menu served by helpful staff. Overall great experience.

I had a disappointing experience with my Deliveroo order from Mehmed Grill and Meze Restaurant. I ordered food for two people and added baklava as a dessert. Unfortunately, the portion sizes were barely enough for one person, and to make matters worse, the baklava I was looking forward to never arrived. The quality of the delivery and service was extremely poor, and it left me regretting my choice. This was by far the worst delivery experience I've had. I hope the restaurant takes feedback seriously and improves both portion sizes and attention to detail with orders.

The food was delicious , it reminded me of my hometown’s food .

The restaurant is quiet and the food is delicious. The service is excellent and the staff are friendly and helpful. It is worth trying.

Visiting this restaurant was a great experience. Charming ambience. The food was beautifully presented, flavoursome and simply amazing. I had the aubergine pide, which I really recommend. The service was really great and friendly. They were very accommodating and even had great vegan options. We loved the traditional Turkish tea, the yummy dessert and the on the house starter. Their kindness and generosity made this a special moment during our Edinburgh visit. Thank you so much!

Lovely Turkish restaurant. Beautiful decor and a good lunch menu. Very quiet so atmosphere not as good as I'm sure it would be at night. Staff very friendly and helpful.

Very kind and generous the treat of starters!!! The bread is delicious!!! The food is tasty but the mains are little poor. The staff is very kind!!

Delicious food, and friendly and helpful staff. A perfect date spot!

Best food I’ve had by far! Came here with my fiancé for food and drinks- drinks were amazing and food was unreal. Love Turkish food and restaurant was beautiful. Staff were so friendly and welcoming. Can’t wait to be back.

One of best of authentic Turkish restaurant in town. Delicious not fake like the others. Definitely recommended

Visitamos Memed anoche por primera vez y sin duda volveremos. Tuvimos una maravillosa recepción en este restaurante muy bien presentado, el personal era increíblemente servicial, les formamos que estábamos asistiendo a un concierto en The Queens Hall, unos 150 metros de distancia y estaban en una escala de tiempo apretada. Ellos tomaron esto a bordo y nos trajeron nuestra maravillosa comida y bebidas. Gran ambiente, gran personal, buena comida y grandes bebidas. Nos encantó nuestra visita 😁❤️

One of the best restaurants in Edinburgh!

Guys, come and eat! Lamb Ribs are so delicious! There’s also a student discount! The clerk is very nice! And give away cakes! 17£ a person! Come and eat! The Lamb Ribs are delicious! There is also a student discount! The staff is very nice! And free delicious pancakes too! 17£ each!

El personal era muy amable y servicial, que era muy necesario que fuera nuestra primera experiencia verdadera de un restaurante turco. La comida era increíble, de principio a fin. Recomiendo encarecidamente la baklava que tenía un fuerte sabor a nuez. El ayran (una bebida encantadora, cremosa y de yogur) funcionó muy bien con el Pide. Ten en cuenta que estás en una gran comida aquí : )

Arriving earlier than expected to Hue & Cry 40 concert at Queens Hall we came across this amazing Turkish restaurant. We only had an hour to spare & hadn't booked but were lucky enough to be welcomed by the lovely restaurant team. Service was excellent, staff were so lovely & friendly & the selection of startes & mains we ordered to share was exceptional. We unfortunately didn't have time to fnish our meal off with the Turkish tea but will be an excuse to return..although no excuse needed as we will definitely be back and make sure we've booked & enjoy a relaxing lunch/dinner without looking at our watches. Thanks again for making us so welcome & enjoy our 1st visit to your restaurant 😊xx

Absolutely terrible. It takes a lot for me to come on and write a bad review but we just received a deliveroo order. We ordered a mixed grill with rice, chips and aubergine. It was freezing cold, chips were missing and I’m assuming the mixed grill at £28 would be for sharing the rice portion was undercooked, plain, and a portion size for 1 child never mind for sharing. £47 this was what a joke!

Decent food but I expected better

First time here, food was sooooo good, bloke serving us was so helpful and friendly. Wish we’d been here before! We just shared some starters and a baclava dessert and everything got devoured. Definitely coming back again. Highly recommend 👍

Fabulous food, excellent service & great atmosphere. Here as a party of 7, great menu choices - something for everyone & very reasonably priced. Warm & friendly staff, it's a great restaurant for the Southside.

I’ve been a few times, some of the best food I’ve ever had and the staff are very lovely.

We hosted a large event here as a society, everything was great, thanks to the great team.

Thank you for this beautiful service, the place was beautiful, the service was nice, the food was delicious, it was a choice of attitude for me and my family. Thank you.

Rlly nice of them to give free lavash, and it was quite well executed too. The herb butter that came along w it was esp impressive Shakshuka's(cold aubergine dip) aubergines were flavourful Mixed cheese and minced lamb pide was very well toasted, soft and super comforting. The lamb ribs were especially impressive, unbelievable flavour, no stench and very crispy We paid 13.5nett per pax, which is immensely value for money given the quality of the food. The only complaint is the waiting time, the food took about 20-30mins to come, although given the quality of the food it's very understandable Must visit

Among the tastiest Turkish dishes I've tasted!

Great food and very friendly staff. I really recommend if you are a fan of clean and very tasteful food.

Amazing food, service and atmosphere. Local to Edinburgh and first time visiting. Will be back.

Incredible food lovely wine!! 🍷

Came in at 7:30 pm on a Monday evening when there were very few customers. We were tired and hungry after a walk from Newington to Duddingston and back. The host was welcoming, all of the menu looked appetizing, and once we had ordered our dishes were served very quickly. Chicken shish, minced aubergine with tomato and peppers, lentil soup, and a large round of naan-like bread with herbed butter, olives and a tomato dip. It was exactly what we wanted, and all of it was excellent.

¡Otro gran hallazgo! Salimos a dar un paseo y nos encontramos con Memed's Grill, ¡qué contentos estamos de haber encontrado este lugar! Acogedor, amable, gran servicio y comida excepcional. Memed ciertamente conoce su arte, mi esposa y yo disfrutamos cada minuto aquí. Un lugar para ir... para cualquier persona y todo el mundo, orientado a la familia. Un placer haber cenado aquí, gracias.

It's a place that I'll be back as much as I can. Excelente service and delicioso dishes. 😋 Love it.

Super nice wait staff. Lighting was beautiful. Provided huge bread plate that was delicious. Had chicken shish and lentil soup, roasted humus. Everything was delicious.

Gran comida, tuvimos un entrante de hígado y baba ghanoush luego una parrilla mixta para 2 que vino en una cama de arroz todo envuelto en delicioso pan plano y acompañado con una ensalada crujiente. El aderezo de la ensalada corta los sabores de la carne. Todo estaba delicioso. Había un ambiente encantador, el personal era amable, pero dio espacio a los comensales. También me encanta la decoración, los tonos claros turcos son preciosos. Recomiendo.

Tuvimos una comida fantástica anoche, los entrantes fueron una gran cantidad de opciones. La parrilla mixta estaba deliciosa especias y carne combinada para una comida especial. El vino tinto de Turquía vale la pena probarlo.

Great food, we had a liver starter and baba ghanoush then a mixed grill for 2 which came on a bed of rice all enveloped in delicious flat bread and accompanied with a crunchy salad. The dressing on the salad cut across the flavours of the meat. It was all delicious. There was a lovely atmosphere, the staff were friendly but gave diners space. Also love the decor, the Turkish light shades are gorgeous. Recommend.

A restaurant with good food, and the owner of the restaurant is respectable and the one who serves the food, and yes, they are not short and they deserve a visit

Wonderful and very generous in their presentation. They provided us with hospitality in the form of a meal, and their treatment was very wonderful

- The food is very delicious. We tried: (hummus - eggplant shakshuka - cucumber yogurt - meat with dough - kebab - shish tarouk - pepperoni with cheese). - The service is excellent and the employees are very nice. - I strongly recommend it, the best grill restaurant in Edinburgh.

Overrated and overpriced with very poor service. We had to wait a long time for the food to arrive. The portions were very small, and the food was tasteless. The hummus didn’t taste like hummus but something else entirely. To top it off, the dishes arrived cold. We ordered kunafa after the meal but left after waiting around 15 minutes for it. PS: £20 for a single skewer of minced beef.

Located in Newington. Memed has been serving up delicious Turkish food since 1989. The restaurant is very spacious and doesn't at all feel like they have squeezed as many tables as possible in. Every table is served up delicious breads, dips and small mince style pizzas as a complimentary starter. This was absolutely delicious and I couldve ate that all night ( or until I couldn't any longer ! ) Along with this, our table of 5 had chicken wings and cheese stuffed mushrooms as the rest of our starters. For mains we ordered chicken breast, lamb shish, 2 chicken shish and a lamb steak. Everyone was in agreement that the food was fantastic. Piping hot, well cooked and super tasty. For desert, we ordered some wonderful Turkish Tea's and ice cream. In keeping with the theme this evening..... again we enjoyed everything served up. The staff are very friendly and happy to help you out by describing dishes and explaining the various flavours. I would definitely go back and try some of the other items from their menu. Would recommend for anyone wanting to try and authentic feeling Turkish dining experience.

The best restaurant in Edinburgh, chicken awsal, kebab and meat with dough

best food The best kebab restaurant

The best kebab restaurant in Dambra

Amazing experience! Great food and atmosphere,we loved the Turkish bread with sauses and mezze plate,lovely service and delicious Turkish coffee,we will definitely be back

Very good service and amazing food the manger and waitress was really nice to my family thank you to mr servan and mahlio will be back next time visiting Edinburgh

Lovely little place and food is always good

The food is delicious and halal, but the waiter asked for the food to be eaten and he gave me the bag so I could put it away

We stopped here by chance on a visit to Edinburgh and we were really impressed with the high quality homemade food. The owners were lovely and my son was delighted to find a children's menu which suited his tastes. We had the babagnush and flatbreads for our starter which were absolutely delicious. Then we all had different lamb or chicken grilled meat combinations. Everything was absolutely wonderful. To finish off the meal they offered you a complimentary glass of Turkish tea.

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We were greeted very friendly with six people. With the starter we ordered, we received a greeting from the kitchen, which was very good. The main courses were also very tasty. We were given a box to take the remaining food with us. There was a free glass of tea at the end. We were all very satisfied

The restaurant is quiet and elegant The dishes were large and delicious, and the grilled boneless chicken was delicious, but the rest of the grills were delicious, and the appetizers and meat with dough were delicious.

I just walked around the neighborhood when I saw Memed Barbecue Grill. I walked in, the host is very friendly. And surprisingly the food was very good. Excellent. Will sure to come back.

Excellent food with exceptional customer service. Good value for money when you come here. My family enjoyed the lamb chops and cleared all its meat off the bones!! Other meals on the menu are delicious as well. Highly recommend if you want authentic Turkish food as this is a Turkish owned family restaurant.

What a tasty food. I didn't any tasty Turkish food even in Istanbul

The interior design is amazing, those colourful turkish lamps make you feel you stepped in another world. The chicken kebap was very tasty, my partner had the mixed platter with lamb. Would not recommend the wings, too pricey for what they are and the salad needs some seasoning . Will come back again.

Good combi turkish warm/cold starter and lunch options. They have friendly staff and good service. Portions can still be improved.

Friendly staff, relaxed atmosphere, soft music so you could here each other speak. Would not hesitate to return, and the food authentic Turkish cuisine.

Awesome place. Lovely owner courteous and attentive staff. Xx

Second time here, amazing authentic food. First time had yogurt kebab, now the mixed grill. Generous portion of bread, lahmacun and dips for starters, and main was delicious. Wine was delightful as was the dessert: baked cheese with a sweet crust, pistachios, honey and ice cream (forgot what it was called, but it was buttery, creamy, nutty, sweet, sticky, yum!). Service was authentic and funny. Will come back!

We had the feta roll for starter alongside the free starter given which is flat bread and dips. We then had the mixed grill for 2. All were so good, the mixed grill comes on a platter with salad and mixed grains and rice covered by the flat bread word can’t do justice to how tasty this was. ABSOLUTELY STUNNING! We will be back

You deserve your prize of 12 best British grill & kebab 2024. French approved 👌

Great food, great staff. Best lamb chops. We were in Scotland for ten days, found Memed grill randomly on our first evening in Edinburgh. After travelling around the country we decided to visit Memed grill also on our last evening. Best decision, you should try it...

It is a really good Turkish restaurant in the town. Everything is so authentic and fresh. The ayran was homemade which was a pleasure to sip on. Must visit

The food is excellent, but the prices are higher than the menu pictured at 5-8 pounds, which was already expensive. Also, our order was very late until they attended it. Food was very good, but prices were too high, almost £5-8 more than the posted menu, which is already high. Also our food got too long time to be delivered. Won't repeat the experience with them again.

The food was so good! But what I really loved was the service. It’s a great place to sit down and have conversations at without the space being too loud. The servers were so kind and friendly that it really reminded me of home. (Im a tourist from the States). This is definitely a restaurant being put on my list to recommend for travel buddies!!

Our first visit ! Definitely not be the last . Excellent food and service . Waiter was fun . Restaurant /toilets were clean. A few people were in for dinner. Got busy just as we were finishing staff maintenance being attentive through out our meal. It was a lovely atmosphere . The staff were very helpful and we were offered complimentary balloon bread and dips. Absolutely fantastic food from start to finish .Complements to kitchen staff and wonderful Chef . Highly recommended . My daughters and husband really enjoyed the meal and experience .it kind of felt we were on holiday as the environment was authentic .

Friendly service and nice inside but the food was average to be honest.the lamb and chicken shish both lacked the charcoal taste and the flavour of verdo.the salad doesn't have the same variety and the bread is just normal sruff that you can get from the supermarket.its definitely not the best in Scotland as they claim. Verdo is still the best and I've been going there since 2015!

Beautiful menu, Beautiful food, Beautiful service and friendly staff who all work together to make this experience most pleasurable .. thank you for this lovely experience.

Nice atmosphere and very good and affordable lunch menu, great service and even better food.

Muammar gave us a first class tip top service, A1, the food was great and it was a reflection on Muammars professionalism, 10/10 for Muammar and the food. Thank you

Amazing food, we were too greedy and ordered way to much food. But it only means that we have an extra meal from Memed. 1000000/100! I would recommend it to anyone!

Late at night I was looking for a good dinner on the way to my guesthouse. At Memed we had a gigantic pide in addition to a starter mix plate and Adana skewer. We just couldn't manage the amount, so we took a breakfast snack with us. Food was good. The store is beautifully decorated in an oriental style, the staff is friendly, and the prices are somewhat higher. Overall recommended.

Zu später Stunde suchte ich noch nach einem guten Abendessen auf dem Weg zu meiner Pension. Im Memed hatten wir neben Vorspeisenmixteller und Adana Spieß ein gigantisches Pide. Wir schafften die Menge einfach nicht, haben noch einen Frühstücksimbiss mitgenommen. Essen war gut. Laden ist sehr schön orientalisch eingerichtet, das Personal freundlich, die Preise auf etwas höherem Niveau. Insgesamt empfehlenswert.

While on Vacation in November of last year to the UK my travel partner and I had the pleasure of eating lunch and dinner several times while in Edinburgh. Fabulous food and wine with excellent service and we would go back tomorrow. Thank you for making us feel welcomed. Mo Cuccia and Lori Valdez from Texas

Memed: A Taste of Turkish finesse in Edinburgh We were invited by a warm server while checking out the menu outside the restaurant. We opted for lunch meal ane some ala carte options. The menu has a lot of variety, but it's the chicken and lamb shish that steal the show. Cooked to perfection, they were succulent. We ended with Turkish tea, a fragrant delight that perfectly complemented the meal. Presentation was well done with each dish served with care and attention to detail. The atmosphere felt like fine dining. There however, was one minor misstep. The Turkish pizza, while flavorful, suffered from a slight sogginess. Overall, Memed is worth every penny. Disclaimer: the Turkish coffee and pizzas were complimentary.

Gorgeous food in a lovely setting. Very helpful staff. They were particularly helpful when we were choosing wines. We had the warm mixed mezze and lamb shish. The food was delicious. We will definitely be back

Food was lovely and the customer service was nice , although slightly disappointing. We went with the whole family on Eid and we we were the first customers and wanted to order off the lunch menu, however we were told that it’s not running for the 3 days of Eid which we understood . But it was disappointing when we saw some other people ( not Muslim ) allowed to order off the lunch menu , just didn’t seem fair .

Fabulous food, with excellent service. Would highly recommend this place, just a short walk from the Royal Mile!

A delicious restaurant, the quantity is plentiful, and the atmosphere is comfortable

We love Turkish food and usually go to Ada, thought we would try here for a change and it didn’t disappoint. It was for my daughter’s birthday. The kindly brought out cake which made the end of the night special! Very friendly and welcoming staff. Defo would recommend

A great meal and lovely service highly recommended a visit.

I felt like in Turkey! We loved it and we’re definitely going back!!! Wonderful place and wonderful people. Thank you.