The Aubergine in Warwick

Love this place. Great food, friendly folks.

Lovely food and staff were super amazing I really highly recommend this lovely Turkish restaurant. Visited many times always top food

Beautiful,cozy place to go for a lovely dinner & lunch.

We visited this restaurant last night Lovely atmosphere, food was to die for. The lamb quite literally melts in your mouth. Ozzy is such a great host, he made everyone in the restaurant feel really special. A really wonderful gem of a restaurant. If you are visiting Warwick this awesome restaurant is within walking distance of the castle and the train station. A absolute must if you are in Warwick. Put this gem on your to do list asap.

Wow, the şakşuka is to die for, lamb that quite literally melts in you mouth. Such a nice atmosphere, friendly Staff and Ozzy is outstanding. Nothing is too much trouble. A real gem of a restaurant.

Disappointing experience. The restaurant had an unpleasant smell, small portions, and overpriced food. I should’ve realized when the place was completely empty — even during lunch and dinner time. I stayed only because I was too hungry to leave. I’ve also noticed the owner reacts poorly to negative reviews and makes excuses. Instead of arguing with customers, they should focus on improving the overall quality. I won’t be returning and don’t recommend it.

Idk how can people rate this place that high. Was expecting will have a large portion being a touristic city not very populated, was definitely expecting more than in London. But seems like any average kebab place in London is infinitely better than here. Service was ok , my lamb shish came with no sauces ,not even half of a pita bread , if this is some fancy serving suggestions is definitely not what you expect in a kebabs shop. Also is not reasonably price. Waste of a meal and waste of money. 100% not recommended. Looking at the other 1/2 star reviews (real reviewers) I expect the manager to use the same narrative and call my review misleading as he did in both of the reviews , which is irritating in advance . He shouldn't reply like this to costumers opinion,we are all entitled to an opinion especially if we pay 50£ for such menu. Oh and the restaurant smelled like a bottle of bleach was hard to eat inside.

Extremely poor. Don’t know how this place is still open. We waited for 15 minutes after to being seated (by that I mean the woman pointing to the table we were sat at), trying to order drinks and ask about one of the meals on the menu. We could see other couples nearby trying to catch the staffs attention, with no luck. Restaurant wasn’t busy, the staff were just stood around chatting, two of them were even sat at a table on the other side of the restaurant. Fortunately, we could just get up and leave, unlike the other poor couples who were in the middle of service. As we left, one of the staff stood at the bar just said ‘oh’ when we advised why we were leaving, and went back to her conversation with the bartender! Honestly this has to be the worst restaurant I’ve ever encountered. Edit - In response to the owner, I had to rate your food 1 star, as I couldn’t leave zero! Why would we pre book a table at the restaurant, arrive on time, get seated, and peruse the menu, only to leave and go to another local restaurant, if the service wasn’t as poor as we state? Take a look at your CCTV for that night and see how productive your staff really were!

Very pricey considering the food that wasn’t really good. The staff was good polite though

First time visiting today, will be going again. Food was amazing. Could not fault the service and atmosphere. Great place.

After years of saying we'd like to try this lovely restaurant we've done it. It was lovely. The staff, understaffed, were lovely and helpful. The food was yummy and reasonable portion sizes (although maybe a bit expensive for the content.. However prices for everything are high now). We didn't feel rushed, the arrival of food was was well timed. Interesting cabernet sauvignon from Albania!! Yes we will return

First time here. Would definitely go again. Pleasant restaurant with good service.

Despite being quiet, we were kept waiting before our order was taken. The Turkish drinks we wanted were not available. The food was delicious, though.

The Aubergine Turkish Restaurant offers a warm and inviting atmosphere perfect for a relaxing meal.☺️ From the cozy, beautifully decorated interior to the delightful presentation of each dish, it’s clear that this place takes pride in its offerings. ☕️☕️The Turkish coffee is rich and flavorful, served in a charming traditional cup. As for the meal, the tender grilled meats paired with flavorful rice and a fresh, vibrant salad are a treat. The combination of flavors and textures, along with excellent service , makes it an experience worth returning to. If you're in the mood for authentic Turkish cuisine, this is an excellent choice! ❤️ I will definitely come again🤤🤤

Dinner with friends, as always greeted and welcomed by Aysha and looked after by her, service was excellent throughout, lot of choice of vegetarian, fairly large portions of delicious falafel, followed by warm baklava with ice cream and Turkish coffee. 👌🏼 Highly recommend this place.

Dinner with friends, as always greeted and welcomed by Aysha and looked after by her, service was excellent throughout, lot of choice of vegetarian, fairly large portions of delicious falafel, followed by warm baklava with ice cream and Turkish coffee. 👌🏼 Highly recommend this place.

A beautiful meal, lovely service and tasty authentic food. We had lamb shawarma and the lamb cubes really melted in the mouth. Divine, served with a nice crisp salad and rice. We also had fresh hummus and lovely soft warm bread. We had a treat for pudding, namely sticky home made baclava . Served warm and drenched in syrup. It was perfect. We so enjoyed our meal.

We shared a Lamb Casserole and Chicken Kebab and the meat was cooked perfectly, lovely and tender. The rice dishes had distinctive flavours and were delicious. The host was very friendly and gave good recommendation on our order. We were made very welcome to stay as long as we wanted even though they many reservations.

Had aubergine special, warm baklava and ice cream and Turkish coffee to finish. A perfect meal with warm friendly service and lovely Turkish music. Thank you.

Organised a NYE meal for a large party of friends. Prior communication between restaurant and myself was excellent. Our meal and service was superb.

Visited here this evening with my two kids, 18 and 11 years old. We booked in advanced which I was very pleased about as it gets busy. Service was friendly and welcoming. Food was exceptional , Cooked beautifully and plentiful. Very authentic , we all loved it. My lamb shank was to die for!!! Very full and happy family after eating here. Would highly recommend visiting.

We called into this atmospheric restaurant on a Thursday evening and had a really good time. Our welcome was warm and we were quickly seated it's a cozy table near the window. It was only at this point we were informed the restaurant wasn't licensed but this wasn't really a problem. I just wandered down the hill for two or three minutes to an off-licence and bought some beer and a bottle of wine from there. The food was really good. We went for a lamb kebab which was some of the best meat I've ever had. Absolute top quality and cooked perfectly. I had a minced lamb kebab which was also perfectly cooked and delicious. The prices are mid range, The service extremely professional but friendly at the same time so a visit is recommended.

Fabulous dinner with friends. I booked the restaurant 2 months ago so I was guaranteed a table. This is certainly one of the best restaurants in Warwick and an experience for Turkish cuisine

Absolutely love this place, the food is lovely with large generous portions and a really lovely wine selection. The staff are super friendly, helpful and accommodating. Beautifully decorated with a great feel and relaxing Turkish music. I would highly recommend the aubegine Yalpaze, the falafel and the baklava.

I recently had the pleasure of dining at this Turkish restaurant that truly impressed my friends and me. The highlight of my meal was undoubtedly the hummus, which was the best I have ever tasted. It was incredibly creamy; each bite was a burst of flavour, and it paired beautifully with the warm, fluffy focaccia-like bread. The chicken kebab was another standout dish. It was moist and bursting with flavour, marinated to perfection, and grilled just right. The kebab was served with a side of fragrant rice and fresh salad, which complemented the dish perfectly. Overall, this restaurant offers an exceptional dining experience. My only complaint was that the ambience was a little too dark.

Avoid at all costs placed an order online and after 15 mins of waiting I received a message saying cancelled. Waste of my time. Avoid this unprofessional restaurant!

Excellent food! We ordered lamb Shish and aubergine special, delicious. Amazing food and service, very quiet location, friendly staff. Highly recommended!

Possibly the best Turkish food ever!! Honestly the staff and the food were superb The hit mixed meze starter was on another level. Without doubt the best calamari I have ever had!! Apologies but forgot to photograph the dish!! We them shared 3 main dishes between 3 of us. The Adana kebab was a favourite but the chicken kebab and the Lamb and Aubergine was superb. Ayshe was so helpful choosing the dishes and the baklava was stunning to finish. We eat later in the evening so was a little quiet but it meant we had superb attention from the staff. I can not fault this place, as good as anything we have had in our 2 trips to Turkey. Just go!!

Superb fresh Turkish meal, full of flavour, excellent service, and Baklava to die for.

The best food i had in warwick. I tried the lamb shank. Never expected to be this good. Loved it to the last bit. Friendly staff Aiche . Great service. Halal meat served here.

The first restaurant I have visited where everyone in the party was catered for wonderfully including with special dietary requirements. Great service and atmosphere. I cannot recommend this highly enough.

We had a lovely meal at the Aubergine. Very authentic Turkish restaurant with a lovely atmosphere, a great host and most importantly excellent food. All the usual favourites are there as you’d expect and I had probably the most tender and tasty lamb kebab I’d had in my life

Delicious food and lovely staff , had a wonderful overall experience. A hidden gem of Warwick.

I can say that I ate the best meat I have ever eaten. In general, meat is not cooked very well in Turkish restaurants, but Chef Enver made the meat like Turkish delight.Also the appetizers were very delicious. Also, while we were saying "oh, if only we had some tea after the meal", the owner of the place offered us tea and Turkish delight, which really won our hearts. I definitely recommend it. It is a place we have added to our calendar to go again.

it's is very clean and had a cosy atmosphere. Chef Evren is a very kind and talented cooker. I highly recommend this place...

Beautiful fresh food. Amazing service and a lovely atmosphere. Warwick’s hidden gem

We booked for a group of friends and for various reasons our 12 was reduced to 7. The staff were very understanding and helpful and we fully recovered our deposit. The service and food were excellent and I can fully recommend The Aubergine

Nice and friendly staff. It would be nice to have some nibbles while waiting for the main course (like some bread, olives etc). Food is very good. A bit more "turkishness" in decore would be perfect. Dish sizes are good and some exceed your expectation. Side salad could be more inventive. Bulgur is perfect. Grilled sea bass is the absolute perfection - highly recommended (but ask for lemon wedges to make it amazing).

Food and service were both excellent. This was for a group of 25 people for a company meal. Though the restaurant were normally closed on our preferred day for the meal (Tuesday) they agreed to open specially for us. The help organising the meal with menu advice etc was also invaluable. On the evening of the meal all their staff were very helpful and friendly. The food was delicious with options for the varied dietary requirements often in a large group. To top it off the price was very good value, including drinks. Thank you The Aubergine!

Staff were welcoming and friendly. The starter was OK! Our main meal was brought out swiftly, but barely warm and the meat in the unseasoned watery chicken casserole was tough (not a rich sauce with tender meat as you'd expect of this type of cuisine!) All diners were crammed into one side of the restaurant so our dining experience was Very loud! It was hard to hear our own conversation. Very disappointing after reading such favourable reviews

Excellent food. Firendly, attentive and helpful service. Lovely ambience. My partner and I really enjoyed our meal and the whole dining experience here.

Staff were welcoming, attentive and efficient. Decor pleasant. All the diners were squashed into one side and it was rather noisy and difficult to have a conversation. Starter was pleasant. We had a sharing meze. The squid was lovely, as was the falafel. Cheese pastries were a little bland, but the small portion of beef sausage was very tasty if a big meagre . Over all we were fairly happy with the starter. Annoying that it's the cost of 3 starters but only three each of each item to share between two! The main was so disappointing. The moussaka was ok, not that hot and lacking any real seasoning and flavour. The chicken casserole was not really a casserole at all. It felt like it had been assembled swiftly with a bland tomato dressing and the chicken was edible but a little tough as tough as though it had been pan fried. I've eaten a lot of Turkish meals and usually there is a rich sauce/gravy that is rich with flavour and slow cooked tender meat. It also lacked seasoning. We had read reviews and had high hopes, but feel we could not recommend.

Well done to the chef, it was the best Adana kebab I have ever eaten in England. Also the cold starters were wonderful. Friendly and polite staff and stylish decoration. Thank you for the delicious Turkish tea.

It was great why: Great Welcome Great decore, warm home from home relaxed great character and charming. Great service, dont rush you, make sure all is well. If you are not sure on what things are always happy to help. Turkish food is always the best as its made with love from the heart, the chef/s take pride in their food so this is transfered to you when you eat your dish. Also I love that they play Turkish music too as it feels like I am back in my 2nd home. I was happy I could practice my turkish too. Most enjoyable evening please try something different you will understand how fab everything is. Cant wait to go back with family & friends . Güzeldi

Overall, this was an incredible dining experience.Also Service was wonderfull, highly recomended…

OK…We were in town yesterday for the Warwick Folk Festival and were on Smith Street at lunchtime so were lucky enough to find a table for 2 outside The Aubergine Turkish Restaurant. Their street food menu was simple enough and we had the Lamb kebab wraps with salad and chips. At £12 each it was reasonable value as the wraps were well filled, there were enough chips & it was all excellent. However… and this is where they get marked down somewhat…we weren’t drinking alcohol, as tempting as the Efes was at £5 a bottle, so we decided to just have a Soda Water with lime each. We knew that they would charge for these drinks…and that was fine by us… but when the bill came and these Soda & limes in small plastic tumblers were charged at £4 each this was clearly a blatant rip-off. I’m sorry to say, but if this is how you treat customers at an event like this then you have put us off visiting you at any other time…and yes, we are fairly local. You obviously had a captive market during the Folk Festival, but please don’t treat everyone like idiots… Lime & Sodas do not cost £4….and this was on top of you making a ‘mistake’ by trying to charge us £14 each for our wraps instead of £12. Still nice food though…

We had a team evening out at Aubergine Turkish Restaurant and thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. We had cold and hot mezes to share for starters. They were extremely tasty and nicely presented. I require a gluten free diet and the host Ayshe came over and made sure I was completely aware of which of the selection were okay for me. Her care and attention lifted the experience to another level. She helped me personally with my choice of main and when I asked for no rice, immediately offered extra salad. I didn't have to ask - that makes a big difference. My lamb shish was wonderful. The lamb was cooked rare, so it was juicy and unctuous. My workmates all reported that their dishes were also really good. I don't do deserts, but my mates enjoyed their baklava and ice cream. I highly recommend this place.

I can’t recommend highly enough. The people were lovely, the service excellent and the food delicious. Aubergine has a great atmosphere and we had a very enjoyable meal with a large group. So good, thanks. We look forward to next time.

I went on Sunday evening and found the food, service and ambience excellent. The staff were friendly and welcoming and the food was very tasty. I couldn’t fault the experience, thank you.

As a Turkish in the UK I often miss the great food from home and I can say this restaurant definitely cooks the best Turkish food in Warwickshire, if not in England! Normally the Turkish restaurants abroad don't taste proper Turkish, but this was impeccable. The Turkish chefs even make their own baklava in their kitchen, fresh and home made! If you haven't already eaten there, you are missing out!

The wine and food were authentically Turkish and the service was excellent and very friendly. I will come back!

The foods were delicious. Ayşe was very nice and welcome. Service was really fast.

So authentic and warm place! The food was delicious! As someone originally from Adana I can definitely say that Adana kebap was one of the best I’ve ever had outside of Adana :) Plus very welcoming, friendly and warm staff. If you want to have real Turkish food at a nice place, highly recommended!!

Dined here as a party of 5 away with work. The food and service were of a high standard and attention to detail was great from the staff. I had the Adana lamb and chicken skewers which were so tasty. We had baclava for dessert which was stunning. Will definitely be back, thank you

Service was great and recommendations given by the hostess. Food was delicious, full of flavour. Couldn’t fault it.

Excellent service by Aysha, very professional and helpful, food was excellent and very generous portions, definitely will return and highly recommended this place.

Excellent service by Aysha, very professional and helpful, food was excellent and very generous portions, definitely will return and highly recommended this place.

Our waitress Ayse was so polite, quick and excellent! She really cheered us up with her lovely demeanor and service was really fast. We had a good conversation and it was nice to see someone so cheerful. Evren the chef delivered our food and he did a really good job! The lamb was nicely cooked and tasted lovely. Thanks both! Would recommend!

Ayse was really lovely and welcoming, the chef bought our food with a smile and this made the whole experience that much more splendid. Would definitely come again.

Lovely food and excellent customer service.

I havent had this good aubergine kebap for many years Hidden (not too hidden) gem in Warwick

What a fantastic meal! We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. Fish and meze were my favorite. Thank you Aysegul and all staff.

From food to service the place is excellent. I would say one of the best Turkish restaurant I have ever been in the UK

Great authentic Turkish food. Very good service, cozy and warm atmosphere. Adana Kebap and aubergine kebap is realy tasty. Baklava is a must eat. If authentic Turkish food is what you are looking for “Aubergine” should be your first choice.

Rude abrupt service. Made to feel stupid over an internet reservation that she hadn't seen and a big deal was made about finding seating, told we should have waited for email confirmation which certainly wasn't advised during the booking stage. The time we sat there it was evident there were free tables to accommodate us without having made such an issue. Food was lovely but certainly won't be returning

Great place to eat. The hostess was amazing and happy to answer any of our questions. The food was amazing! We really enjoyed our night.

Fantastic service, food and wine! The Turkish Delight was delicious. Thank you.

Expensive for what you get £33 for a mix grill and you get two sticks with meat on rice a bit of salad and a strip of nan bread

i really recommend, it’s really cosy and comforting inside and all the staff are really nice and welcoming, the food has lots of flavour and the chicken and meat are really really juicy. It’s very clean and has a cosy atmosphere. The food is outstanding and you will love it !!

Delicious foods and friendly staff with great atmosphere

Absolutely wonderful meal,and great value for money!

Nice place, nice environment, we had Adana Kebab, and I have had better before, a bit dry an chewy, about £15 pp.

Lovely food and excellent customer service. Highly recommended

Lamb was absolutely amazing ! Fantastic tea and very pleasant service 👌 I do recommend this lovely place with very tender meat! You won’t be disappointed

No takeaway available. Only the main menu and you have to make a reservation to collect. Requires somehow a lot of planning to eat here, not for a spontaneous visit

Delicious food, I had a hot mixed meze and Adana kebab, highly recommend it. Great service, everyone very friendly. I will come back again.

Food was nicely but lacks turkish taste also lack of turkish sauce and bread. Prices are on higher side as for quantity

It is our only destination for dinner every weekend. It is a restaurant where you will definitely find delicious and fresh food, with friendly staff. We definitely recommend it.

We had a lovely dinner here. The staff were so friendly and accommodating and managed to make a table available last minute. The atmosphere was relaxing and the tables clean and decorated nicely with candles and flowers. The lovely waitress reccomended the food to us and we were so happy, the best balaclava and lamb we have ever had in a Turkish/Lebanese restaurant. Another review said the food was dry, I can vouch that it absolutely isn’t! The kitchen was open and the chefs were also friendly and took pride in the food they were preparing. Very clean toilets also which is always a good sign. Would highly reccomend - it’s also great if you’re trying to be healthy. Thank you for a lovely experience for my birthday :)

Great food, just like in Turkey. Very nice people. Backlava made my day. Really recommended.

The wheels to dry, which has put me off going back again

We had a fantastic meal, they managed to get us in last minute, we hadn’t booked they were very accommodating, the food was am@zing can’t wait to go back, it’s been a while.

We met here as a big group of friends. A nice and cosy place to meet your friends and to have delicious foods, kebabs and alcoholic drinks including traditional Turkish raki and selection of wines. Friendly staff, always smiling. I recommend.

We really enjoyed our experience at the Aubergine restaurant last night. Food was very authentic, tasty and fresh also service was excellent and friendly. Definitely we will go back there …

AWFUL 😞 Unfortunately a group of four of us visited on Saturday 6pm 09/12/23. We ordered a falafel starter which was soggy and devoid of any flavours. Now I'm only going to mention my meal as this is my review, my meal was parsley pepper and spiced minced lamb shish kebab with salad and rice. Firstly the plate was stone cold as was the kebab and rice, not sure but the last time I read about pre cooked rice it has to be served at a very hot temperature to ensure it's low bacterial content. The rice clearly wasn't cooked fresh as it was cold, . Kebab greasy and no flavour whatsoever totally missed the parsley pepper and spices this restaurant is a total p!ss take, no atmosphere and very hard uncomfortable chairs. There is one good thing I would like to say about this restaurant; the door opens easily so your exit is quick, unlike any return.

The servers were attentive and gave great recommendations . The aubergine special came with 8 skewers of lamb and chicken which were all beautifully cooked. Came with salad and plated on rice. Very substantial for 3 persons.

Unfortunately a group of four of us visited on Saturday 6pm 09/12/23. We ordered a falafel starter which was soggy and devoid of any flavours. Now I'm only going to mention my meal as this is my review, my meal was parsley pepper and spiced minced lamb shish kebab with salad and rice. Firstly the plate was stone cold as was the kebab and rice (not sure but the last time I read about pre cooked rice it has to be served at a very hot temperature (clearly wasn't fresh as it was cold) to ensure it's low bacterial content. Kebab greasy and no flavour whatsoever totally missed the parsley pepper and spices this restaurant is a total p!ss take, no atmosphere and very hard uncomfortable chairs. There is one good thing I would like to say about this restaurant the door opens easily so your exit is quick unlike any return.

A gorgeously presented restaurant and the food is delicious especially the meat so well done to the chef and kitchen staff who were working hard! The service however was AWFUL. The young waitress hired to wait on the tables was work avoidant and was standing around staring into space or chatting to the young man behind the bar, laughing and taking as customers tried to catch her attention and failed. We waited ages and ages between each course, again this was not the kitchen's fault but the waiting staff - the main was brought out before the table was cleared, our dishes had to go back to the kitchen while the young male kitchen staff then came back to clear the table of our dirty dishes first and then brought the mains back, all while the two waitresses stood chatting. We were ignored and gave up on having desert, even as we left the lady owner was stood chatting to the young waitress and didn't even acknowledge as we left. It's a shame as the guys in the kitchen deserve better front of house staff.

We had the amazing night with super delicious and flavourful Turkish Mezes and salad with a juicy kebap platter. Had two rounds of Turkish Raki as a requisite and complementary to the food and finished with a crusty and super fresh Baklava served with pistachio spreads and vanilla ice cream. This place is a must go not only for Turkish expats longing for food of Turkey but also a must taste for everyone searching for new delights..

It is a best option for dinner with its delicious and amazing turkish meals. Thanks for their warm service and good hospitality.

İts a great place for turkish food. The place is mesmerizing and the food is high quality. Tried Adana Kebab for lunch and baklava for dessert.

Just got home after a lovely evening, with delicious food and excellent service. They went out of their way to make my mum enjoy a rare evening out for her 85th birthday. They were welcoming and attentive to her disability needs too. She and I had a lovely meal, it was fresh, quality ingredients, well prepared, with outstanding service, thank you! We/I hope to return soon.

Excellent service with knowledgeable helpful staff. Lovely atmosphere with freshly prepared food, great range of dishes on the menu. We will definitely return!

We went there to celebrate our anniversary. Very friendly staff and great food. We would highly recommend try this restaurant.

Not much atmosphere as only 5 diners on a Friday evening. Staff were helpful. Hummus starter was bland . Shaksuka was Ok and stuffed vine leaves as you would expect. Chicken casserole seemed devoid of any flavour. Minced lamb and aubergine kebab did not appear to have been near a grill and came covered with a bland red, tomato? sauce. Disappointing.

One of the best Turkish Cuisine restaurants this side of London. Looks like the Chef also knows butchery which makes all the difference. Wonderful staff who looked after us. 2nd time I have been this month.

Called in for dinner on a Saturday night, staff were friendly and helpful, food was very tasty and reasonably priced. Menu descriptions could be a little bit better as we ordered extra rice for a meal when it already was included with the dish. Overall good.

We came by chance on a Saturday night at 7pm and, chanced a table. We were granted such and we were most thankfull. I suppose it was the Owner that granted and took us to our table. Such a nice and relaxed atmosphere, we placed our order and our starter came quickly. I had the adana kebab, my wife the ''cassreole'' both items were fresh and delicious. We both very much enjoyed our meal and thank you for taking us in . Kris

Booked this venue based upon TA ratings and it didn’t disappoint. Table for 9 booked to celebrate 40 years since we started work together in 1983. Four mixed hot and cold starters. Good bread. Mains off the menu included skewers chicken and lamb. Turkish desserts to finish. Excellent service. Very nice lady managing the restaurant. Thank you

We were spending the night in Warwick and came here without a reservation. Despite being busy they were very accommodating. The staff were very friendly and the food was lovely. I had a chicken casserole and my husband had adana, both were lovely and would definitely come here again if in the area.