Saray Jesmond Turkish Grill House in Newcastle upon Tyne

Best restaurant in the North East, great food, decor and service. Highly recommended.

Been wanting to come here for a while as I follow them on Instagram. It didn't disappoint. Situated on Osborne Road in Jesmond, it has a nicely decorated interior and very friendly, efficient staff. We shared 3 starters - Pembe Sultan (beetroot mayo,) Muska Boregi (Feta cheese parcels) & Sucuk ( beef sausage.) Also ordered some of their wonderful Turkish bread (made fresh daily.) For mains we had a Saray Mixed Grill (for one) & Isplanaki Yumurta (spinach & onion topped with frilled cheese.) All so tasty. I also had a Cinderella mocktail - a very sweet drink including strawberry & Grenadine. There were several people celebrating their birthday & they were each loudly serenaded by the staff. Can't wait to go back.

I would give it more stars if I could. Fantastic food, brilliant interior design and atmosphere but most importantly the staff are amazing. Simply can’t beat the service standards and they are always so welcoming. Ali Abi, Bariş Abi and the rest of the team work really hard to keep everyone happy. Rikki & Lisa.

A Turkish restaurant in Newcastle in the Jesmond area. The atmosphere inside the restaurant is very wonderful... and the service is beyond excellent... and the food is very, very delicious and clean... and the workers inside the restaurant are wonderful. It deserves to be investigated with distinction.. An experience worth repeating in the future.. Thank you to the restaurant management for the wonderful night.

Best meals ever in Newcastle, polite stafff Well ✅

Service was amazing as soon as we stepped through the door, the food was fantastic and the restaurant was beautiful.

Beautiful food excellent service

Great if you love a mixed grill probably one of the best in the city. But the starter plates are always pretty tiny

Went here due to the reviews on TripAdvisor The four of us weren’t disappointed the food and service was excellent My wife had the lamb shank and I had the sharing mixed grill which was unbelievable Chicken pieces, wings, lamb ribs, lamb chops, minced lamb, Salad and bread You need to be hungry and great value at £49 for two Will definitely be back

Fantastic food, great portion of crispy potato skins, chicken wrap was delicious. Very friendly staff great service, such a incredible restaurant

It was delicious food and drink. We enjoyed lots. Highly recommend for visit at this restaurant. We will be back around.

Excellent food and excellent, attentive service. One of the best Turkish restaurants and one of my favourites in Newcastle.

Situated in nice area of Newcastle. Easy to make a booking and plenty of seating. Teste kebab and mixed kebabs were very tasty. Although I'm not usually a fan, the Baklava was superb. Staff were friendly and efficient and we didn't have to wait long for the food. Good dining experience and would recommend.

Fabulous Turkish food and the service was very friendly, I had lamb kofte which was excellent, in the area there is plenty of roadside parking in b the side streets. Space is big and airy. Would definitely recommend

Fantastic service, beautiful restaurant, staff so friendly and polite. Food outstanding. Thank you.😊 Price very good. Definitely will recommended to friends and family. Will return Asap Lisa, Rebecca and John my Thomas.

The food was very under cooked and chewy. They charge us £120 even though the owner admitted that he was not happy with the food himself. I will never go back there and would not recommend it at all.

We had dinner in a group of 5. The mixed grill was not bad. The Adana kebab was normal meatballs, the Adana kebab had no spice. The chicken was not bad, the meat was not bad either, but I cannot say that the rest was very good. We also ordered Ali Nazik and the meat was not cooked. Ali Nazik is a dish with yoghurt and meat, it should not be served with undercooked meat. The dessert served as baklava was definitely not good. In short, we did not like it very much.

What a lovely experience! You know when you want to go out and have something delightfully different, that's so well done, and well delivered, in a great atmosphere? This is one of those places.

We ordered the family platter. The lamb was very tough and chewy. The chicken was still pink and undercooked. The waiter asked about the food, we told him the lamb was chewy and not cooked well. he said “next time when you in tell them to overcook your meat”. We said have a look at it then he took it to the chef and the chef he even agreed with us. The food wasn’t cooked properly and rushed. He only apologise. The other Kurdish waiter said i will get 10% off. This is absolutely ridiculous! That night until morning I had upset stomach. We didn’t even eat much of the big platter and we paid £120 For rubbish, uncooked poisoning food. We left the restaurant still hungry. Please don’t waste your time and money in here. You will be sick. 🤢

So me and the wife had a meal last night we both had seabace food very good service very good a all round fantastic experience not the cheapest but worth the money 100% well worth a visit

A very good restaurant, hummus & falafel are so good But a bit pricy compared to other Turkish restaurants, wish they lower their prices a bit :-)

Typical Turkish fayre extremely well presented and very flavoursome, particularly the lamb ribs, although lacking a little in the amount of meat on them. The lamb was also a little on the chewy side but was compensated by a superb flavour. All in all an excellent meal with great company, which if not for beer being overly priced would have definitely been worthy of five stars.

If you happen to be in England, especially Newcastle, you should definitely go and try it.

What a lovely place , food is out of this world , wonderful staff so friendly .. Hubby and I loved it x

Great food great service and great place to celebrate my Mum's birthday. On my list of must go to any time I'm home

We had been before and was expecting a similar experience but was unfortunately disappointed. Our hot plate starter was very nice indeed but it was the main course along with their famous chips that let the side down. We had the mixed grill which had been far too overcooked. This left our jaws being over exercised far more than necessary. The famous chips that they do are, well, not. I'll just leave it at that. Our score was in reality less for the food but ungrated due to the fact that the staff were very friendly and attentive.

We were in a group of 6, every starter and main was amazing. I couldn't recommend this place enough. Great service .definitely try again.

Food was alright, the bread and grill food bit over cooked and burnt, also bit salty.

Food was pretty nice, typical Turkish dishes well made. The staff were very pleasant and welcoming, though fairly slow in service even though it wasn't very busy. The inside looks luxurious and comfortable but a bit soulless with terrible background music choices - I never mind Turkish music as long as it isn't too loud. Cost was fairly high, but as it's in Jesmond not exactly unexpected.

I’m leaving this review as a 5 star as I couldn’t fault the food or the service that I had and everything was tasty such as the mix grill I had and the chips. I must add however during our visit a member of kitchen staff came out and was arguing to the service staff which we could overhear was over a service charge and I believe it’s simply unprofessional by the staff member to have came out to the front of the restaurant to shout at the staff over service charge it seems obvious that the service staff had been affected by this and I hope that the kitchen member is dealt with as it’s horrible to see things like this in restaurants

It’s the 2nd time we visit Saray for family affairs and I can’t fault it. Food is stunning, the staff (including kitchen and management) are brilliant and the environment is amazing! We went yesterday for a family dinner that ended up in a proposal and it was the most special thing ever! Kudos to the staff they make the experience a lot better ! We had a mixed grill to share as we were nibbling on other things and it never disappoints. 100% recommend.

Fillet steak wasn't fillet steak it was thin slices of meat which shouldn't have been the price it was, it had grissle and stringy bits which a fillet doesn't have. My son even asked for it medium rare and they didn't mention it was sliced. Also my food was a bit bland really I expected more flavour. Plus we left a tip in cash but then noticed that we had already paid a percentage on our bill too which usually you get asked. Disappointed really.

Good quick service, staff extremely friendly very knowledgeable. Superb food presentation faultless. Because how much we enjoyed the evening we will definitely frequent the Saray again.

food was lush, our waiter keiron was lovely, 10/10 service. especially liked the baklava, it was delicious. Would come again

I’ve tried Turkish food so many places but this restaurant makes the best authentic dishes you could ever have. The service was excellent! Highly recommended!!

Si x of us dinedat 6 /30 ,,Staff were attentive most helpful and a very pleasant manner Food was varied and very tasty ,,Would go again and would well recommend it ,,

Ignore the bad reviews, lamb was not tough and it was far from pricey. We ordered the mixed grill to share followed by the baklava and it was fantastic. Will definitely return. Service was brilliant also.

Very nice meal on a quiet Thursday evening on my own, on business. It's the 2nd time I've visited here while in town and the food & service was again, excellent. As Arnie said "I will be back".....

Staff were very pleasant, relaxed atmosphere, not rushed with our meal. 6 people, something for everyone.

Nice place staff are lovely nice food but expensive for what you get on your plate

The cold platter was good. The lamb was very tough and chewy. The waiter asked about the food, I told him the lamb was chewy he simply said “because it is lamb” The service was not so great, they would leave you as if the restaurant is empty. we waited 15 minutes to get the cheque (even though there was only one table other than us) and nobody came so we ended up going to the till to pay. Would not recommend the restaurant overall

A fantastic restaurant, food is amazing and service brilliant. Highly recommended.

I fell in love with this place the first time I went and have been a frequent customer since. Even if you don’t usually eat Turkish food, I still think you’ll thoroughly enjoy this place!

Absolutely awesome food, really friendly staff.

The portion was small and despite the fact I ordered meat and salad only I received loads of bread, more bread than actual salad or meat. Salad portion was tiny too. £21 for that was a joke. I'm not giving one star only because the meat was alright but very little of it. They've never asked about food allergies either despite my very specific order. Not sure where all good reviews come from🤔

The restaurant were able to accommodate me 30 mins before the kitchen closed. Still they presented the food to me well and it was really nice. Well seasoned meats and sauces were delicious. To be fair the restaurant was almost empty as it was quite late so did not really get to witness it when busy.

First time trying Turkish food and was amazing, fresh veg, sauces and meat, extremely tasty. Definitely coming again! :)

This is a lovely restaurant with great staff. Food was delicious. Very good very nice. Will definitely come again. :) :)

Best turkish food Ive had in Newcastle, would deffo recommend. The service was great very welcoming staff and a beautiful meal

Absolutely beautiful! The best Turkish food hands down. Service with a smile and the early bird deal is a steal and so fresh!

Such a lovely meal for my sisters birthday. The service was great, everyone was so lovely and friendly! The food was incredible, some of the best Turkish food I’ve had and my whole family agreed. Would definitely recommend and we will be back :)

Vriendelijk personeel, prima keuken. We kwamen zonder reservering op vrijdagavond maar er werd graag plaats gemaakt voor ons.

We visited this restaurant a couple of weeks back with friends. Great atmosphere and we had heard good things. The staff were welcoming and friendly. However, this restaurant wasn’t for me I’m afraid…. When the bill came at the end of the meal… the waiter was chuckling to himself - I’m not surprised as it was a fortune!! In all honesty it was a lot of money for ok food. We had a good night, but unfortunately I feel it’s very overpriced!

Staff are alway welcoming. The atmosphere is lovely and the food is superb. Always quick service. We have been a lot over the last few years and it has always been a wonderful experience.

Went to Saray for the first time tonight and I had never tried Turkish cuisine. It’s safe to say I’ll be back the chicken wrap was absolutely beautiful!! The staff were great too.

Great evening. Excellent food and drinks options. All tasted great and good portion sizes. Friendly staff and very fast service.

Great customer service, amazing food and value for money. Great for families and couples. Short walk from west Jesmond station.

Delicious food! The mixed platter was exceptional, and the hummus was too. I will be definitely be back, one of the best Turkish restaurants, and lovely staff too.

One of best Turkish restaurants I’ve been to. Highly recommend the mixed grill. Great staff and service. Will be returning soon!!

Delicious food, tasted very well a lot of flavours into it. served by professional and amazing staff, Cok Guzellll🤌🏼

Wow! The decor of this restaurant is so beautiful. The owner and waiters, friendly and efficient. And the food? There are not enough words to describe this culinary delight. The flavours, the presentation, the portion size. Superb. I only wish we lived nearer as we...

Excellent food wonderful smiley service and good value We had the three course early bird meal The two starters starters were wonderfully flavoured and good sized portions.Then I had the chicken wrap was exceptionally tasty. The waiter was so smiley and attentive ( he was one of the owners) so friendly The food was beautiful and very reasonably priced We will definitely be going again Thank you for a wonderful meal

Abbiamo cenato in questo incredibile ristorante, il cibo era squisito ed il servizio veramente eccellente e molto cordiale! Non vediamo l’ora di tornare a Newcastle Per mangiare ancora qui 😀 Super Consigliato!

The food was amazing, super tasty and plentiful. The decor and the staff were also 10/10. The only slight issue l would like to raise, when the bill arrived we had been charged £1.95 each for garlic sauce that was supplied with our main course....

We were staying in a hotel just up the road from Saray. Wandered out looking for a change to pub food and there was Saray. A great choice. Very friendly staff, an extensive menu and the food was excellent and reasonably priced. Would not hesitate...

Food and service was 20 out of ten will defo be going back the mixed grill is banging and the beef sausage starter was awesome

Amazing food service, whole experience fabulous. Definitely recommend. Ali was great host too, sisters birthday was a great meal and evening

Pleasant and relaxed environment, fast and friendly service, delicious food. I would recommend this to friends and family.

Our first visit but it wont be our last. What an amazing place. We were greeted like friends, the decor is beautiful and such a warm atmosphere. The food arrived with freshly cooked bread, everything was beautifully cooked and presented. We can't wait to return...

Our first visit but it wont be our last. What an amazing place. We were greeted like friends, the decor is beautiful and such a warm atmosphere. The food arrived with freshly cooked bread, everything was beautifully cooked and presented. We can't wait to return with our friends, wish we had found it sooner. Its our new favourite place to eat.

Very lovely place, food is absolutely amazing and the staff is great too. I highly recommend this place! I had the famous mixed grill for four and the best baklava! Thank you for your lovely hospitality!

Beautiful restaurant with comfortable, relaxing atmosphere. Fantastic food with wonderful friendly service. This was my first visit and I will definitely be returning !

Good food, good service, Ali is the boy, sorted me out with free glasses of water 👏🏾 everything was spot on. Definitely gonna visit again when I recover from the recession. Mixed Grill and Green Sea mocktail highly recommended

Lovely service and great food! Very polite, all looks very clean and tidy. Quick service too, once we were finished plate wee taken away as to not clutter.

Beautiful food and service I’ve been a couple of times but first time for my parents and they loved it I highly recommend saray for beautiful food in Newcastle

Lovely food and great service. All the staff were very nice and professional, all the food lovely and very fresh. Will come again.

Amazing food and a great evening out. The staff are friendly and efficient but not in your face. We really recommend the sharing platter for the main. Yum!

I had the lovely Hummus and potato skins for starters which was a nice potion for price and full of flavour. My main was a mix grill and my favourite is the juicy tender ribs, couldn’t get enough. Followed by the baklava which hit the...

Excellent food with extremely friendly and accommodating staff.

Had dinner at Saray with a friend and had a great time. Food was delicious, and staff really friendly. Happy to let us sit for 20-30 mins just chatting whilst we digested our main courses to make room for dessert! Waiter recommended the biscoffi cheesecake...

Great food, well cooked, beautifully presented and excellent value. Staff were attentive, pleasant and always happy to serve. Restaurant was clean and spacious. Well worth a visit

Plenty of food that tastes amazing! The staff was 10/10

Wow! What an amazing culinary experience. My husband and I had dinner at Saray Turkish Grill House last night. The ambience of the restaurant was warm and inviting. The service was fabulous! The waiter gave us a great recommendation for a wonderful Turkish red wine...

A huge thank you to Davud, the head chef and owner of Saray Turkish Restaurant! Your culinary expertise and dedication to delivering exceptional dining experiences are truly commendable. The delicious food and outstanding service at Saray reflect your passion and talent in the kitchen. Many...

Second visit here, the food is superb, probably the best Turkish restaurant in town! We'll certainly be back!

A huge thank you to Davud, the head chef and owner of Saray Turkish Restaurant! Your culinary expertise and dedication to delivering exceptional dining experiences are truly commendable. The delicious food and outstanding service at Saray reflect your passion and talent in the kitchen. Many thanks for creating such a wonderful place for us to enjoy authentic Turkish cuisine.

We ordered the mixed grill and it was absolutely delicious. Lovely meat and side dishes, had a really fantastic time with great service!

Amazing food! Great service! Always an amazing place to eat. I would highly recommend the mixed grill and getting there home cut chips!

Saturday afternoon was quiet for some reason, maybe not enough people know about this fabulous restaurant. We had the pembe sultan followed by the Saray mixed grill and sea food casserole, there was more than enough, it was fresh, well presented and most importantly so...

Highly recommend. Great food, great service. Partners 40th birthday weekend away and found this Turkish Grill house on our doorstep. Had sharing Mixed Grill for 2 and it was amazing

Really lovely service and delicious food. My favourite was the tuvok shish and the falafel with hummus. We also had the king prawns which were delicious!

This spot it great for a lovely sophisticated dinner. The food was absolutely amazing, full of flavour and so tasty. My favourite was the humous with the turkish bread!!! The restaurant is so lovely and the service was really quick- I will definitely be coming...

Amazing food, excellent service, huge portions all perfectly cooked and super tasty. What's not to like. Certainly be back. Şerefe!

A spot not to be missed in the heart of Jesmond. We’ve eaten in many Turkish restaurants and Saray is by far the best around. Warm atmosphere, the most tasty and flavourful food and fantastic staff! Will definitely return.

Absolutely amazing food! Loved the mixed grill..staff very friendly.. lovely surroundings.. would defo recommend!

What a great place..... the only down side is limited parking in the area

This is beautiful, food was lovely 😍 thanks chef. Will recommend here to anyone 👌 👍 😉 😀 Best mothers day meal out. Thank You

Great atmosphere, very friendly staff. Even tastier food Great experience. Found them via fb. The only down side is the parking is a bit limited

Great restaurant with amazing food. Very tasty, every dish had a lot of care and was cooked very well. And very friendly and polite staff! Definitely one to remember and will visit again when I will be back in Newcastle!

We had a really lovely meal and the staff were great. Really impressed with the cleanliness and upkeep of the restaurant too.