Mem's Mezze in Swale

I first visited Mems Mezze back in 2019, the quality of their food and dining experience is still outstanding…It was great to see that the restaurant has expanded and original lay out has been improved giving a more open feel, just one thing now needing some attention is the WCs, where they were beautiful and modern when I first went, they are now a little tired and cold… but this should not be a reason for you to not book here for one of the most carefully prepared and presented food served by excellently presented and knowledgeable staff - thank you for a wonderful evening all at Mems

Really great night great value can't recommend it enough

What a find. Stumbled upon Mem's through some online searching. Very pleasantly surprised by the size of the restaurant and the amazing atmosphere. Very busy on a saturday evening but attentive service with plenty of staff. Prompt food (although the drinks at times were a little slow). Not cheap but such a good place to go. Clearly very popular place to eat with all ages and types of people. If we're ever back, we will return.

One of my favourite restaurants on island. Good portions and very tasty. Car park a bit tight

Saturday nights are lively and loud, but great music, great food, large portions. Can be busy so expect to wait a while.

Amazing food and service as always

Great service and amazing food. Thank you, Mem.

I recently visited with two friends, and we were really impressed with the food—the sharing platter, lamb shank, and stroganoff were all excellent. I understand that running a good restaurant takes a lot of effort, and I really appreciate the hard work that goes into it. However, there were a couple of small issues: the cutlery could have been cleaner, and we felt a bit rushed during our visit as we were informed there was a 2-hour window for our table. Despite this, we ended up waiting when it came time to order dessert. With a few adjustments, I believe this place could be outstanding. Overall, it was a good experience, and I recognise the dedication involved.

Amazing place. Highly recommend

The food is amazing. Service very good. Don’t sit next to the front door at the weekends because the ghost of Amy Winehouse is blaring out very loud music. Professionally though, Simply the Best. Great voice just a little too loud.

Lovely food Lovely staff will definitely come back thank you

Nice quiet evening dinner, hard to judge atmosphere (so can only give 4) Food and service were fantastic! Hot meze to start ticked all the right boxes Moussaka was so rich and tasty, Kleftico was amazingly tender without losing flavour Baklava was 10/10

Brilliant restaurant with excellent food and service been here many times

First time visit today with my daughter for early dinner. Great service, the food was amazing by far the best I've had.. Was quite the time we visited but I can imagine evenings and weekends have a great atmosphere. Will definitely be returning and trying the cocktails next time.

It's ok, the food is good, but you're made to feel rushed. Not a great fan of 35 different staff passing by to ask if I'm enjoying my meal. Cabaret singer ruined it for me by squawking away while I was trying to eat and converse with friend. Up your game mems

A fantastic place to go for a special occasion

Great food, great service. Highly recommend

Lovely food at reasonably prices. However they played very loud, hectic, mostly Spanish music. Would have loved something more quiet, relaxing and authentic.

Live very local nice to go there good food very welcoming like my second home

What can I say? This place was amazing Great food and service 👌 The atmosphere was electric it even had a bit of live entertainment in the shape of a singer who wasn't that bad as it happened, i wouldn't hesitate to recommend this restaurant and will most certainly be coming again sooner rather than later

Loved the place brilliant food nice staff

Didn't realise they had live music here. The night we went we spent the whole night shouting at each other across the table. Service was hit and miss. Some of the staff where great others obviously didn't want to be there. As a 44 year old man I found it quite amusing when I ordered a whisky sour and was asked if I'd had one before because they are quite strong. I also ordered a small bottle of Raki for the table and they insisted I try a small amount before committing to a full bottle. Food was average, atmosphere was very loud and the bill was expensive. Don't think I'll be back. Very busy and good reviews from others, just not my cup of tea.

Small parking space. A bit long wait for additional drinks and a bit too noisy. But food is delicious. Pices are reasonable and overall experience is good.

Superb meal. High quality food and well worth the visit.

Lovely food, great singer in the bar, staff are friendly

First time having mems, not sure why as I only live round the corner but ordered for collection and the food was absolutely amazing,best food I've had in a long time, the staff were friendly when I collected my food and the restaurant looked lovely , will 100% eat here again and will definitely dine in next time

Very good restaurant with amazing food and very friendly staff. Was a bit ashamed I didn’t carry much cash to leave a good tip (can’t tip by card).

Food is amazing quality, presentation 10/10 Food 10/10 Atmosphere 10/10 Always a singer there Saturday's Great vibe great night out

Fab, love Mem's. It's an all round place, whether it's date night or with family and friends. Food is amazing. Atmosphere is always really good and inviting

Thank you to the staff for looking after after us all on the eve of our son's wedding. I would recommend this restaurant to anyone and throughly enjoyed our visit

Beautiful place and food, they had a live band but I feel we just sat to close to it as could barely hear each others conversation but all in all a lovely evening.

Wonderful setting, friendly and polite staff the food is to die for

Oh my gosh this was the first visit to mems and it was so so good the staff the food the restaurant all first class. Went for our anniversary and without knowing we were presented with a cake and candle so special. Would rwxomend highly. Good food good company and good value.

Very nice place with great food and atmosphere 👍

This was my second visit to Mem's - the first visit was OK but this visit was not. I ordered Mezes and what we got was just a selection of dips and oil soaked pitta bread and then I ordered a lamb kebab and was stunned that it was not well cooked but leaked blood when I cut into it - I have never ever been served such rare meat before - I will certainly not be going there again!

Good food and service. Very busy and noisy as it was Christmas, couldn't really hear the singer.

Beautiful restaurant exquisite food and an overall lovely experience. From the olives the desserts you wont be disappointed.

Another great meal at Mem’s Mezze! Superb food, excellent service and fantastic atmosphere. Looking forward to going back again soon!!

Best place to eat on the island! Fantastic food, attentive staff and a brilliant atmosphere. Excellent choice of cocktails. Even if out elsewhere it's still good to pop in for a couple of drinks by the bar!

MDotR recommended so I tried it out, I’ll be honest. P turned fully red , will return, now the P dead

Food was amazing. Would highly recommend.

Pitty I had to drive the cocktails looked amazing! The food was fantastic

The absolute bollox need I say more

Really high quality menu at a reasonable price. Good selection of drinks and excellent service. What more do you need!

Delicious food & excellent Service.. Keep it up team Mem’s. Thanks Conor for your Excellent service. Keep it up Cheers 🥂👍🏻

Great food, especially strawberry cheesecake. Atmosphere very good and very good service. Cannot fault anything, will definitely be going back.

Fantastic restaurant, fantastic food, great staff and brilliant atmosphere, can't recommend highly enough

Great atmosphere and service only bettered by the top quality of the food. Four people four starters and four main courses all of which were superb. A great night out in really nice restaurant at a very reasonable and fair price. Excellent.

Food is amazing. Service and atmosphere is perfect.

Never again! Been here lots and always a great atmosphere,but on visiting Saturday 30th September with family including a 4 year old it was like walking into a nightclub. Music was deafening,we couldn't here each other,and people up dancing and shouting just didn't care if they got in our way. Most of them were drunk. We were shown to our our table but we quickly got up and walked out. Such a shame that this is what this once great place has become.

One of the best restaurants I’ve been to in ages. Friendly staff and really quick service - the food was gorgeous, fresh hot and well prepared. Tasted amazing. Try the kleftiko - it’s gorgeous. Thank you so much

Unbelievable experience above expectations

Really enjoyed our experience here. My group of 12 family and relatives came here to eat and the staff really pulled out all the stops. Superb service and food creating a truly memorable time. Will definitely be coming back ☺️

5*'s Great restaurant with a fantastic range of food. This is the second time I've been and I'll be going back. Food is exceptionally good, waiting staff are friendly and helpful. It has a great atmosphere and the decor is modern and relaxing. It looks small from the outside but inside is a different story. Probably one of the best restaurants I've been to, certainly the best in the area. Pricing is fair. 100% recommend.

Absolutely amazing night , food was 1st class staff were great will difffintly booking another night

Food great as always, but tonight the service was terrible we were sat for 30 minutes with empty glasses and not even offered a dessert. When I told the waiter he simply told me he was very busy tonight.

It's a all round good Turkish restaurant but the dress code... should be published up front and stuck to if that's what you put.The family travelled from other side of London to find they could not wear trainers found shoes got there and customers were wearing trainers, shorts etc either have a dress code or not. Smart casual will suffice .

The best resteraunt I have visited in a long time. The food was plentiful and perfectly cooked, the service impeccable, and the ambience relaxed in lovely surroundings. Absolutely recommended.

Told I had rush as we could only table for 1 and half hours wife brithday ,and booked way in advance

Popped in on a Wednesday just after they opened and food was really nice and the staff was really friendly

Yet another visit to Mem’s and the food, service and general atmosphere remain as good as ever. In fact, we have not come across a better Turkish restaurant anywhere - and we have tried hard to find one for sure !!! The food is super fresh, plentiful and the olives, bread and sauces to start are amazing.

Average place not really expensive.

you time to enjoy the experience without waiting for anything. Each time I asked for anything from the staff the response was prompt and professional. The food was AMAZING, I had spicy Turkish sausage for starter which was delicious and just the perfect amount for a starter. For main I had lamb shish which was probably the nicest meat I have ever had bar none. Cooked to absolute perfection. The young chef is very talented and is definitely going places. If you told me he had a Michelin star I would not be surprised, the food was that good. Overall experience 10/10. Could not fault this restaurant in any way. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

Its special resuturant and good for arabian people. Rice is very tasty and delcious.l like it.

This restaurant has beautiful decor, and is very clean, with on site parking. We were given a bread basket with dips for sharing on arrival. The menu had a large selection of food, and good choices for children too. The food and service were both excellent. I highly recommend this restaurant, and would return.

Was here last night which was our first visit. Just loved the decor, ambience and last but not least the food was superb. Staff very attentive but not overly so and service with a smile. They had a brilliant singer which was an added bonus. Will 100% be returning soon.

I get the impression it has changed ownership, it has been a while since I last came and it was great then. Bread was a bit greasy and not flavoursome as usual in such places. The Falafel was far too crumbly very difficult to eat. The skid of humous wasn't as tasty either. The main course Chicken shish was tasty enough but not as hot as I would like. The rice was bland didn't have the usual bulgar mix. Salad was a bit putrid. I didn't feel as wowed as I used to be coming here.

Extensive menu range. Great sttentative customer service. High quality food. Friendly staff.

Popped in on a Thursday evening for birthday celebrations. It was our first time eating at Mem's, and it certainly won't be the last. Extensive and well thought out menu; there really is something for every palette. The food is absolutely sublime, well presented, and generous portions. The wait staff were friendly but polite, and the service was always with a smile. Would highly recommend Mem's to anyone who is looking for somewhere nice to go and eat on the island.

Excellent food, lovely staff, lovely restaurant. Definitely going back and highly recommended. Antonio & Martin

Very nice restaurant, I liked it very much, the prices are cheap, the workers are very friendly

We had great night with our fantastic cousins ( Who are locals and love it too ) - we were on a vist from Australia. Awesome food, drinks and entertainment- a great vibe . Thanks for taking us Paul and Lorraine it was sensational 🤩🥰😃

Meat options looked nice and seemed to have good portions. I had the vegetarian kebab and I can’t say it was very nice. The description notes vegetable chunks chargrilled, so I imagined chopped up vegetables on a skewer, chargrilled, with some pitta, however when it came out it was more of a ratatouille than kebab. The vegetables were soggy and overall it wasn’t very nice and wasn’t as described. Plus, I wasn’t allowed to swap my rice for chips (which you could previously do). Despite getting a couple of the drinks wrong, the waiters were nice. But unfortunately, I can’t say I’d go back.

Meat options looked nice and were good portions. I had the vegetarian kebab and I can’t say it was very nice. The description notes medley of vegetables chargrilled, so I had imagined vegetable skewers with pita bread. Instead, when it came out it was more of a ratatouille. It didn’t taste great - the vegetables were soggy and in a watery tomato sauce. Plus, I wasn’t allowed to swap my rice for chips (which you could previously do). Unfortunately, I can’t say I’d go back.

Had a wonderful meal; as always for mums 72 birthday. Take mum here every birthday and they always make her feel so special. Go above n beyond..food is reasonably priced but superbly cooked . Thank you

The normal food ok but didn't know about gluten free food & my celiac wife was violently sick afterwards

Lovely food. If I could afford it I would eat there every week. They also do takeaway which I have used several times. Lovely service, friendly environment

Beautiful food, great atmosphere and an all round great place! The staff are friendly and the food is spot on! Will most certainly be returning. Thanks guys our New Years Evening here was one to remember!

Wonderful food beautifully decorated very attentive staff

Service always feels rushed. Food is good, but if you want a second drink your be left waiting.

Food and service was great. Thank you.

The restaurant has a lovely modern interior and a nice relaxing atmosphere. All our food was really good quality. Favourites were mixed grill and hot mix mezze starter . Good cocktails and extensive drink menu . Only thing I would say is you could easily get away without having starters as they do keep the fresh bread coming ( lovely but a lot ) with a decent Chilli & tomato dip . Will definitely be returning soon and would recommend everyone to give Mem’s Mezze a try.

Food was fantastic value for money brilliant atmosphere and service was excellent

Went for a meal with our son, staff welcoming & discreetly attentive. They were able to explain menu & offer suggestions with explanations. We went at a quiet time so difficult to judge atmosphere though suited us nicely.

Lovely atmosphere with friendly staff. Food is prepared and presented well and tastes lovely.

Brilliant service, very tasty food. Thanks

Excellent service Food was well priced and very nice didn't fill rushed would highly recommend and will be back next week Been to a load of Greek and Turkish restaurants Also lived in Cyprus for a few yearsThis is up there with the best

Absolutely outstanding venue, excellent service and the food was out of this world! We're definitely going back!

Fantastic place to dine in with live Kitchen too see if you are keen whats cooking in for you, they have a decent Bar and live karaoke going with decent singers.

Have not been here in years. Was pleasantly surprised that both the quality of food and service was just as exceptional as when they first opened. 👌🏻

Fabulous place! Food, staff and Entertainment all fantastic! 5*

Great night lovely food and friendly staff be back soon.

Good food but prices gone up compared to last time I visited.

Celebrated my son's 30th here.. group of 5. Food, atmosphere were amazing. The staff had the right combination of being helpful but giving you the right time between courses. I definitely recommend.

Although being an islander 1st time in mems tonight. Food ,amazing, atmosphere, fantastic, service, top notch,price,completely worth every penny. Will definitely be going back!

Perfect place go out and enjoy your time

First time visiting,but won't be the last.Cant recommend enough.

Beautiful presented restaurant, smart waiters, however the food wasn’t up to scratch! I’ve visited many Turkish restaurants the fried aubergine was absolutely terrible it wasn’t in a tomato sauce or garlic it tasted like brown sauce of some sort the portion size was really poor considering I’ve been to other Turkish restaurants and I looked at it and thought that’s really small for a starter, the chicken shish was tough, the salad I was most disappointed about, no red cabbage no red onion just a mixed leaf straight out a bag with chopped tomatoes and cucumbers small bowl between two, the bread was absolutely lovely and the chilli sauce, but I’m going to be honest and I’m really sorry But it’s actually rather sad for a first time visit to have such slum food dished up, the sauces and dips come out soon as we sat down, no bread arrived until the starters, what are we ment todo eat the dips with spoons? No bread until the starter ?? I felt also that the staff was all stood at the top end of the bar watching us eat just waiting for us to say can we have the bill, everything was very rushed, unfortunately we won’t be returning but good luck and Thankyou

Loved everything - food, atmosphere, staff, music, service. The food was mouthwatering. The staff is friendly and knows their stuff :)

This review is written with a heavy heart. Please take the time to read through it in its entirety. We had returned home from a hospital trip and wanted to grab a nice family meal after a stressful morning, it was 3 o'clock and we know there is not many places serving at this time of day on the island. As the restraunt opens at 3 and we have been here many times before, although not at this time of day. We was surprised to find a group of men sat at the end of the bar allready drinking. At this time they where not to badly behaved. They were however dressed in hi viz workwear and I know you should never judge a book by its cover but.... As we were hungry we decided to sit and order. As we progressed through our starters they started to become more and more louder. Shouting and swearing and at one point even setting off a firework. We had our daughter with us. These individuals had total disregard for anyone else. When challenged the staff apologised and simply said that they are regulars. Now the food itself was good. Staff were attentive. If you want a nice famiy meal DO NOT bother going to this restaurant. If you like a meal with some undesirables then probably this is a good place to go. The ironic thing is that about 100yrds up the road is a working man's club where the beer would be cheaper and no one would care if you wanted to stand there Shouting and swearing in your dirty hi viz clothing! I will never return and the friends and family which I have recommend this restaurant to will sadly be updated about our recent visit. Good luck in retaining your customers if you think this is the best way to treat them.