Sofra in City of London, Westminster

I have never tasted such a delicious dessert anywhere else. Kadayıf is definitely a different taste. Thank you, Mr. CHEF HÜSEYİN ÖZER. The attention of our chef, the hospitality, the elegance and warmth of the restaurant are top notch. Do not return without trying it, you will lose a lot. THANKS HÜSEYİN ÖZER

Nice and cosy restaurant with friendly and attentive servers. Food was great . Will recommend the Turkish coffee after your meal.

Great authentic Turkish cuisine in the center of London!

Everything was very nice. We went for breakfast, the food was delicious and the place that best reflects Turkey in terms of food taste. I definitely recommend it. Mr. Huseyin is a very polite and good person, he deserves 5 stars until the end.

I don't think it has anything to do with Turkish food and taste. You can eat this level of food in the cheapest and shabbiest place in Türkiye. No taste, inadequate service, inadequate and incorrect portioning. Their prices are also very expensive compared to the service you receive. I do not recommend.

Terrible, food took over 1.5h to come, drinks took 45 minutes, the host was incredibly rude and defensive when we complained, argued with us when we requested to not pay service charge and told us that we were not welcome back ever again.

Go your way. Nothing remarkable on the plate. Additionally, the spaghetti bolognese for my child was inedible. Despite telling the waiter, this dish was counted in the count.

The food is very delicious and close to Turkish cuisine.

The restaurant is delicious. I once tried the soup and meat with dough, and my daughter had delicious pasta once

Lured in by the manager and sign outside which said £10 off for mezze TO SHARE. When we got the bill we were charged PER PERSON. It’s a small price to pay, but the principle is that it was deliberately misleading on the menu. (Also £5.45 for a glass of juice?) Save your money, Maroush is right round the corner :) *edit: the reply from the owner says all you need to know about their attitude! We discussed (argued) with the waiter who then escalated to the manager, who was extremely condescending, for a good 20 minutes. So respectfully, your advice is pointless.

Very disappointing meal with poor service from disinterested staff. Welcome hummus, bread and olives highlighted on menu never appeared. Meat lasagne served tepid so had to send back for re-heating and one portion contained virtually no meat. Tired and boring side salad. Also extortionate £8 for 330ml bottle of Peroni. Very poor value all round. Have enjoyed eating here in the past, but won't be going again.

Food is only OK. What is not OK is price of drinks. Small bottle of Peroni or Moretti Italian lagers £8.50 (extortionate). Bottle of Fanta (fizzy orange drink) £4.50.

NEVER SETTING FOOT in this place again! I have been to many Turkish restaurants, this was by far the worst experience the lady I think she was the manager needs to learn some manners and how to speak with customers. The way she spoke to customers and how she was shouting at the staff isn’t acceptable I left the place in shock by her attitude. This is Absolutely preposterous !

My friend and I dined at your restaurant on September 18th. Unfortunately, we both suffered from severe food poisoning, and one of us had to be hospitalized. We are extremely disappointed with the level of service we received and are requesting a full compensation for our experience.

I came twice to this place. I have no complaints about the food it was absolutely delicious. I put one star for the attitude of the woman who works there, last time I came with my friend she was super rude to us. I gave it another chance and went today, we were waiting in the queue then two other women came after us she ignored us completely went straight to them gave them a table because she knew them ( she hugged them) then came to us and when we said that was unacceptable and she at least should’ve apologised as we were waiting for more than 15mins she kept being rude You should never treat your customers this way she needs to learn manners!

Owner is geat...food really good

A very special Turkish restaurant, especially the hummus, beans and pastries

Absolutely amazing food, very delicious and the staff is super friendly!

I don't understand why they place is less than 4 stars. Their food is solid and the ingredients are so fresh/organic.. Service is good too. Very rarely if the space is too full it can take a while however but that's understandable...

One of the best restaurants in London for breakfast is Shi Khail. The seating is elegant, the food is excellent, and the furnishings I highly recommend 🌹

Delicious and tasty food, bread was dry and not fresh. I think it’s overpriced

Good service and food. Everything tasted fresh and waiter helped explain some of the items

Never again too expensive , portions are far too small , lack freshness ,overcooked ,my meal looked like someone else's left over . The salad / fotush was soggy , incomplete for £8 and I had to pay additional £4 to put feta cheese on it that usually included . My wife fish fillet look too thin ,overcooked and dry, the cus cus didn't look like cus cus, the Aryan was too salty, the service charge was unbelievablely unnecessary and far too much , the place lacked atmospher, dull and drab .I have never seen such small kebab in my entire life 4 pieces ( flat like 50 p coin thin as 50 p ) lacked taste , I wonder if it was lamb , it could have been mutton, over cooked and dry . This is an insult to turkish food . Ruined my day and spent £68 for rubbish food . I made a special trip to this place and I regret it now . This place used to be different under the previous owner ,although the boss lady said it is still under the same ownership but I don't believe her . I should have not given them the benift of the doubt and walked out before placing order. The moment I enter the shop I picked up this vibs that somthing is different about this place . I feel sick after reading other reviews. This place should be reported to trading standard .

Portions far too small for the price,never seen kebab this small lacked prsentation & overcooked, salad no feta cheese.

Labna and shakshuka was average .

Very normal food It has no taste at all

I want to show my appreciation for their service especially Ramziddin. Thanks for the great vibe

The food was absolutely disgusting. It gave me food poisoning. I didn't even eat much yet I was up all night with stomach ache. Everything was overpriced and we were served nothing but disappointment. It ruined my night.

One of the most beautiful restaurants, delicious and sweet food And their prices are reasonable

Highly recommended, the food is very tasty, the service is excellent

We ordered lasagna. It was cold and when I asked the manager to try it. They said no and I told them why you mentioned in your menu that if the food is not good, you will bring the chef to eat in front of me. They said no and I answered them please bring the bill and cancel the service charge. They said no you must pay it. I told them how I paid for something that I didn't get good service. Even they didn't say sorry for food and paid fully bill without completing the plate. I don’t recommend anyone to go. Guys, I went to the restaurant today and they brought me cold food. When I told them, “You remember that if there is a problem with the food, you will have the chef eat it.” In the end, I did not finish the dish and paid in full, and they did not even apologize or apologize. I would not recommend the restaurant Very bad, no service, no food, no taste, not even a place

The staff were great, but the was lower than average tbh

Ridiculously overpriced for the food quality and quantity you get. Extremely rude staff. Manager is very unprofessional and shouts across tables to her staff. Horrible experience and a waste of your money. Would not recommend at all and never going there again.

I ate the best food I've ever eaten in my life here. They have a very delicious and unique cuisine. I really liked how they blended Turkish dishes with different spices so beautifully. Excellent service and service, thank you very much for everything, I loved it! I'm definitely here now...

I was a regular here however I am absolutely disgusted after this time and won’t be coming back. The manager (Ningun?) is extremely rude. She made us pay service charge despite my complaints that there was hair in my food & the steak was not cooked how I asked for it to be TWICE. She then had the nerve to say I shouldn’t have complained as we ate the food like we hadn’t paid nearly £80 for three simple meals.

تعامل جداً سيء و نصب من صاحبة المطعم This was the worst restaurant experience I've had in my whole life. The service was incredibly slow and poor. We waited over 30 minutes for our drinks, which didn't even arrive until we had finished our entire meal. On top of that, there were extra charges on the bill. The lady manager was rude and loud when we tried to address the issue with our service and bill. We told her that by law, extra fees are optional, but she shouted at us and accused us of being racist. She was completely unapologetic and asked us to not come back again. I definitely won't be returning and I would not recommend this restaurant to anyone. The overall experience was extremely disappointing from start to finish. Terrible service, added charges and a rude manager - this place is one to avoid at all costs.

I guess we expected alot comparing it to the taste back home.... The food was served cold 😔

Sofra on South Molton Street is a delightful culinary gem in the heart of London. The owner, Hüseyin Özer, personally ensures a warm welcome and attentive service, making every guest feel special. The menu features an enticing blend of Turkish and international dishes. The atmosphere is vibrant yet cozy, perfect for a break from shopping nearby. I highly recommend visiting Sofra for a memorable dining experience.

I think this place is awful, I ordered a chicken wrap and in my entire life I have never witnessed this! My chicken was frozen when I bit into my wrap. The service and whole restaurant was just the worst. The owner is so rude too! Never going there again!

Amazing food the owner killed it with her food thoroughly enjoyed our experience here!!

I recently had a wonderful dining experience at Sofra Restaurant in London. The food was truly delicious and the presentation was equally impressive. I especially liked the lamb shish and the meze. The atmosphere of the restaurant was warm and inviting, and the staff was extremely kind and attentive. I would recommend this restaurant, which offers the best examples of Turkish cuisine, to everyone. Sofra is a great choice for those looking for a true gastronomic experience in London!

Food is so good and the portion is big that u can share it , and the lady manager nilgon there so nice 🤍people from saudia

Great food, nice portion size, recommended

Terrible food. The ‘tagine’ I had was shocking, almost like dog food. Was not a tagine at all. Service friendly. Food bad. Menu seems to be a mixed tourist grabbing menu, not authentic Turkish.

Service is bad, no one to serve you out side rice is not cooked plus they forgot an order for more than 30 min

I swear to God, the worst service, and the Turkish racism against the Saudis is clear, and I swear to God, he serves us. He is a very conscious person until he says his name, and the bill is increased by awareness. He adjusts it and gives them free cream. We wrote it and we calculated it and made us wait twenty minutes to be held accountable. He settles himself and does not see us. Advice, advice. No Arab gets a million racists, and the taste is less than normal.

Visited on Saturday 10th August 2024 at night. Rude staff - especially the lady who received us. She insisted every single person must order something (including 2 young children) 2 items from what we ordered (crème brûlée and tiramisu) had gone bad - you can actually smell them. We returned them both - but were still charged. Staff didn’t even care. Would not visit again or recommend. Seems other reviewers also had similar problems with bad food.

This is a restaurant that I can definitely recommend to anyone going to London. Their food is incredibly delicious. This place is definitely not a fast food. So the prices may be a little high, but it is a place where you can eat delicious food and have a good time for 2 hours.

The food was very good. The service was top 10. We especially thank Ms. Nilgün for her interest in us.

The food was delicious, especially the hummus and hot bread that came at the beginning. The service and attention were top notch. If you ever come to London, it's a place you should definitely visit.

We ate lahmacun and manti. It was very nice, we especially liked the manti.

Was waiting food long time, food is coming so cold . Charging for the glass , empty it’s unbelievable. Never ever come back here !

The food at this place was good also the service is bad.There is only one lady was able to take the orders and payment which causes significant. Also there is important thing toilet is very old and dirty.

The food was good but service were severe bad. I had to wait for long time to get the check

AVOID! Food is not tasty, poor and unprofessional customer services. The old lady is horrible and a bully. I felt like reporting her to police. This place should shut down. The lady was rude and wanted to force me to pay the service charge even though I explained that I wasn’t happy with the service and pointed out why but she went crazy and I told her it’s optional but she tried to make it sound like compulsory to pay the service charge. It’s disgusting.

I went to the branch in Oxford yesterday, we ate kebab, lahmacun, kashar pita and fish and chips. Except for the fish and chips and the first free starter, the other dishes were very mediocre. We went there because we had heard of it many times before. I will definitely not visit again. Really, do not waste your money on 1 star food.

The worst service ever. We have been waiting for a long time for everything. Drinks, food. Dirty toilets and kitchen when you walk to the toilet which you can see when passing.

Very disappointing experience at Sofra restaurant, St Christopher place London. I wanted to meet my friend and have a nice chat after a long day and I regret that we chose this restaurant. The lady (manager) ruined our day and it turned to a bad day. We told the waiter that we only want hot drinks and dessert, he did not say anything and he gave us the desserts menue. While we were still eating, a couple were standing and looking for a table. The manager (old lady) came to us and asked us to leave early in a very rude way to accommodate other customers who arrived later. She said (it is a restaurant not a café) and we should order a full meal not only drinks and dessert despite they didn't refuse our order before the couple arrived. She also said we were sitting for 2 hours, despite spending less than 30 minutes and not even finishing our order. People in the tables next to us were surprised and they told us dont leave and don't listen to her. It’s concerning that customer service could be so disregarded and with audacity, they put service charge on top. I won’t be returning or recommending this place.

The worst ever experience in a restaurant in London. The lady manager was so rude with us and with other people. We ordered and finished our order and were chatting together and enjoying our time, unbelievably from all the tables of the restaurant she came to ask us to leave. We couldn't stand how rude she was.

"best price and Turkish food in town"

Worst experience- lady manager is so awful... has no clue how to treat customers. Food is ok but portions are so small.. I wouldn't recommend this as it is worthy of calling themselves a turkish restaurant as it is disrespectful to Turkey... It

The boss here was very amiable , the staff was amiable too but the staff can be better , we had just drinks

The calf liver is a must try. All other dishes are amazing.

It was nice to receive a warm welcome and make us feel like we were at home.

The restaurant is really wonderful, and the food and meat are fresh, prepared and cooked to your request. The service was great and excellent. Especially from the waiter, the Turkish brother. We thank Mrs. Mama, the waiter in restaurant, for being hospitable and welcoming to all Arabs, Muslims, and all the customers and patrons of the restaurant. Their sessions are amazing. We ate there the whole time we stayed. Their food was medicine for the stomach.they have the best breakfast menu on oxford road👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

I guess that's what happens when passion is in harmony with talent. Lahmacun was so crispy and delicious yet very light. To be honest I haven't had that good lahmacun for a long time. Kunefe was so light and crispy. We loved everything.

Delicious pitas..I recommend the Ottoman pita.

Great location as it is in Mayfiar but the medium done steak I had requested was overdone and of poor quality. Would not have a steak here again. Great place for Turkish food.

Best hamburger ever.. review from my 12 year old son. Best fish and chips … review from the olders. Very neat place and good service. Let's definitely go back there

first bad experience in london, I will give zero star, because we had very bad experience nothing was ok around the lady manager there she went crazy she was shouting all the time she was too rude towards the customers she was extremely rude to the staff and treating them like a slaves the food came too late and then we asked for the bill it came after 20 minutes. I would never recommend to have food here. An immediate action needed to be taken.

He was late once and they took money for the service, and the service was bad

Mama is the best service in London Very kind & nice staff

Rude staff . Dirty restaurant .

Perfect food, perfect service , specially mama. Thank you 🙏🏻

Worst experience ever!!! The lady manager is atrocious and should not be working in a service industry. After we made a complaint about the fish and chips being dry, we were told “fish and chips is supposed to be dry, it’s fish and chips”. Our fatoush salad also came out soggy and lamb tagine cold, while we mentioned this to the lady manager, she started smirking and laughing! After this she proceeded to tell me mother (born and bred in the uk),”this is London, not India!” and walked off. After causing a scene, we heard her telling other customers that we were refusing to pay the bill! Lies! We settled our bill and will never EVER be returning. The food is awful and service offensive.

The food is very delicious. The service is excellent, especially Nealion. The place is good, but the prices are average. Suitable for families.

DISGUSTING AND UNPROFESSIONAL🤢!!! I am appalled by how this restaurant is still running. Firstly the bread had mould on it, but the lady (I assume owner) said “no sorry, we make it fresh everyday it can’t be mould”. It was pure mould. The bread was half warm and half cold. It was very obviously old bread. Secondly the Börek was disgusting, it genuinely made me want to throw up. Börek ingredients are so simple, how can this restaurant get it wrong?? The cheese in the Börek had clearly gone off. Then the portion sizes were abhorrent, so small ..and they had the cheek to charge so much for it. The lamb meat was decent. But when it came to the bill… we didn’t want to pay the service charge because of how RUBBISH the service was. The lady decided to argue with us and ask us “why won’t you pay it?”. She was so affected by us not wanting to pay for the low quality service, that she had the audacity to say “yeah please don’t come again”. I will always make sure to read reviews before going to restaurants, because as I was writing my review, I was also reading other people’s negative reviews and it makes SO much sense why they have such an unprofessional and low quality service!!

Lovely authentic restaurant with great food. Recommendation from owner and great mezze

Some foods are perfectly cooked, delicious Turkish. But some others are not. I'm confused.

A very beautiful restaurant, one of the most delicious restaurants I visited in London, and its outdoor seating is beautiful. It is located on Oxford Street, next to Silverage.

Food is very good and reasonable prices for London but the service wasn’t great

The food at this place is good, but the service is bad. The staff are completely lacking in any sort of social skills or charm. There is only one person who is able to take the orders and payment which causes significant delays. We had To ask four times to get the bill and some water. When we were asked what we thought of the service and we said it wasn’t good there were no follow-up questions as to how it could be improved. I won’t be going back to this place.

It was a nice session, they offer cream with bread as a complimentary treat, but the service is not as quick as possible due to the crowding, and the tea is as it should be 👌🏻👌🏻

The worst restaurant in London by all means , dirty food , no respect for customers , and really bad atmosphere and smiling.

Freshly made yummy products, nicely presented with a formal flourish! We really enjoyed our lunch and would return! Be aware toilets are down a narrow steep piggily staircase leading to the kitchen where staff are zooming up and down. Toilets are small but satisfactory.

Our friends had visited here before an d said it was amazing and I would definitely have to agree The food was delicious the price was very reasonable and the couple who ran it were absolutely Some of the nicest people you could ever meet ,we will definitely return next time we are in London Loved it

0 STARS I had an incredibly disappointing experience at this restaurant. The service was very poor, starting with the rude behaviour of a staff member, a lady at this branch. She spoke rudely to my friend and me when we informed her that she had not brought everything we ordered. Even worse, she also missed someone else’s order at another table while we were there. Despite all this, she refused to remove the service charge. I am confused by her confidence in thinking this was acceptable! . This level of unprofessionalism is simply not acceptable. The staff at this restaurant clearly need serious training in both manners and professionalism. I definitely do not recommend this place to anyone. Avoid it at all costs.

The atmosphere is beautiful in Oxford. The service before getting the table was bad, but we tolerated it because we were hungry. We sat down. The service was good. The food was not good. The overall experience was not excellent, but we enjoyed it. The experience may be better later. The bill was expensive in general.

I had heard a lot about Sofra Restaurant from Hüseyin Bey and watched their videos on social media, which had raised my expectations. While I don't have any complaints about the food itself, as it was fairly average in taste, there were a few aspects that disappointed me. Firstly, when we ordered the Wagyu burger, we were not asked about our preferred doneness. Although we didn't have a bad taste experience, details like these enhance the overall customer experience. After our meal, we were offered tea, which was a nice gesture. However, the tea was served in cups that didn't match the ambiance of a popular restaurant, making me feel like I was in a coffeehouse instead. The staff were very polite, and I appreciated their service. A restaurant’s quality is often reflected in its restrooms, so I checked the facilities before leaving and was quite disappointed. It was obvious that the toilets were not cleaned regularly. The restroom was very small and uncomfortably close to the kitchen area. Hygiene was severely lacking, with the toilet being broken and dirty. I hope this feedback helps them improve. ---

The restaurant is a nice place, but the food is very average, especially breakfast. And its prices are expensive

This is the first time I go to a restaurant. Service. I read bad comments about a restaurant and said I would try it and it turned out really bad We ordered shish tawook from them and we could not finish it and its price Exaggerated There was an insect in Fattoush, and when we spoke to them, their response was bad and they did not care. They charge 13.5% on top of the bad service, which is considered very high compared to other restaurants. A restaurant that does not deserve an experience at all. The most beautiful thing about the place is the outside roses only, but that is the truth🤮

We were excited to try this as the menu looked appealing but all 3 of us had awful main dishes, tasteless and dry and small portions, the older woman was rude who said cash or card then went and the staff were miserable, it was expensive and they had the cheek to add £8 service fee, it’s disgusting, save your money and do not go here!

Food was not nice, but the manager was very very nice. The service was quite poor.

Very friendly staff, excellent traditional cuisine. The owner is very kind and quick

By far the greatest breakfast in london ! Istanbul haji and the lady nidgun that worked there were very kind and helpful and served us excellently The mayfair pidea was super delicious And the food there was flawless!

delicious food, great service and special thanks to Nilgun.

The food was good, but when I went downstairs to use the toilet, the visible part of both the toilet and the kitchen were far from hygienic. When we told the staff there, he said it was about the use of Arabs. Because of the efforts to fit 2 toilets instead of 1, you cannot fulfill your needs without doing acrobatics in the narrow one. Even though the food tastes good, I would never want to eat from such a kitchen again.

Very good food and quick service

Wow, just wow. The architecture and design is one of the most gorgeous I have ever seen, I truly fell in love with the place. I tasted the best iskendar I have tried in my life, definitely a must try. This place is authentic to Turkish cuisine as the kind lady who runs it is Turkish and she is very very sweet and was a pleasure to be around, and when you taste the food, see the authenticity, enjoy the art, you will realize why the lovely staff there call her mama. Best regards, Mohammed Kasim.

Okra broth is not recommended, and rice served with it is limited Steak with rice is good, as is pasta Lemon juice tastes like water