The Turkuaz Restaurant in Leeds

A family meet-up for lunch today. A great success with good food, courteous staff and reasonable prices! Can’t recommend enough. We’ll be back!!

I would have had better service at Faulty Towers. Service was poor, we did not receive our drinks until after our starters, our main course was served to the wrong table, and we struggled to get a 2nd drink, and then they delivered 2 at the same time.

Delicious food and great service. Highly recommended.

Great food and service in a nice setting.

Great place to spend an evening with friends

Great food and excellent service. Plenty of options on the menu and everyone thoroughly enjoyed their choices Highly recommended Great value too

Excellent food and friendly, attentive staff. Menu offers something for everyone and with the current 2 courses for £20, offers a really good value deal. Staff couldn't do more to make us feel welcome and everyone in our party was very pleased with their choice. Highly recommended

Fabulous setting, excellent, efficient and attentive service by friendly but not overpowering staff. Delicious and healthy food, sat enjoying the evening sunshine. Grateful 👌🥰💖🙏

Always lovely food and great service

This second time at this restaurant, first experience sent the food back as was not edible, thought I'd try again and experience no better for the price they charge for the dishes, Calamari is 3 frozen rings deep fried not fresh, and very soggy, main course at 25£ Mediterranean Lamb Quesadilla, greasy and soggy

Yet another excellent meal. We eat here about every 6 months, always fit us in without a reservation but, be careful can be busy. Food and atmosphere very good, staff friendly and efficient. Portions are large so pace yourselves!

Just stopped here for lunch on an off chance...What a great place. The guys are lovely. Food was exceptional. It's not often you find an eatery in England worth a visit but we'd highly recommend. Thanks guys. The Solarz family.

Best meal iv’e had in a long time, very reasonably priced and the quality was excellent. We went for my mother in-laws birthday on Sunday, staff were very attentive but not too much as they are in other restaurants. Over all fantastic 11/10. Keep up the good work

We have been dining recently at The Turkuaz and come back time and time again. The food is out of this world great, quality and taste is 10/10. The nice thing is if you want to eat out and be healthy too this has plenty of options. The staff are welcoming and friendly. When the sun is shining sitting outside you feel like you’re on holiday. I tend to only write reviews if somewhere is exceptionally good or really bad and this place is really good. Recommended.

Quite pricey service was slow and food was ok

Very disappointing.. salad very basic I ordered chicken and lamb it was like something bought pre packed .. no gluten free dessert .. no cider.. and no atmosphere…would I go again .. probably not !!

Went there for the first time yesterday afternooon, they have a menu with great variety that caters to all. I had the beyti wrap with falafel and haloumi, presentation on point, really generous portions with cous cous, salad and yogurt sauce to further compliment it… the home made baklava is to die for, everything was a straight 10/10, absolutely delicious and the staff are the friendliest, attentive and most welcoming. Can’t wait to go back. They must have hoards of returning customers and it’s not hard to see why. Highly recommended!

We sat outside, but under cover, as we had our dog with us. It was a pleasant night so not cold. The staff are attentive and friendly. The food is excellent and the two course special from Sunday to Thursday is a bargain. There's no reduction in portion size and depending on what you order the two courses can be cheaper than one main meal Highly recommended. We will definitely be back there soon. UPDATE: As predicted, we went back and enjoyed more great food, good wine and a perfect evening. Staff excellent and attentive as ever.

This was our first time and 100% wont be our lass, the food was gorgeous, we both really enjoyed the food. I wish we'd gone to this restaurant earlier, can't wait to go back again. Definitely recommend

Food was melt in your mouth delicious and the service was top notch. Came all the way from Canada for this experience and enjoyed every minute of it. Thank you so much for a delightful evening.

Turkuaz food never disappoint you. You ordered the mix sea food platter and it was worth trying. Very welcoming staff.

Really nice food just pricey, we paid £10 for cheese jalapeños and only got 3, and missed off another nibble bit which was over £10 too

First experience at Turquaz and all 4 of us had the most delightful food, service and ambience. Can’t fault the food that was delicious, presented beautifully and plenty of it. The place was very busy Sunday 7th July early evening and the staff were friendly and attentive and truly cared that they gave the best service. Can’t think of anything negatived to say and would strongly recommend.

The food tasted just as good as when you get it in the restaurant, it was hot and delicious. I left a note on my order asking for tzatziki instead they gave me 8 little pots and a lolly pop. It has always been great customer service here and even through delivery

Just average to be honest , unimaginative salad with Mains courses , come on now mixed leaves , cucumber , tomato…… ordered starters as well on fixed price lunch menu , only to be told it was Father’s Day and they don’t do the fixed lunch . Maybe mention that when people are ordering of it !!!!! Chicken a tad dry , lamb ok , Liver , meatballs and hummus to start . Nothing terrible just average in my opinion.

We had a very enjoyable meal at Turkuaz. There was plenty of choice and a number of set menus as well. Drink selection was good too. The food was freshly cooked, plentiful and tasted delicious. My husband was delighted to see Jam Roly Poly on the dessert menu! Reasonable prices and good customer service.

Lovely restaurant, staff and food, can’t fault the place. All food is cooked to perfection. Went for a 30th Birthday meal. We will return again soon.

Fantastic atmosphere, lovely stuffs and amazing boss.. Thanks for everything 🙏❤️

Really nice food ,and reasonable prices ,very helpful and friendly team It is cash only

Need a set menu on a Saturday, apart from that food is amazing. And be also good if you took card payments.

We have just returned from a double birthday celebration where we were made to feel very welcome. The food was excellent served by friendly staff. Would recommend them to anybody. Enid, Albert , family and friends. Thank you.

Lovely food. Lively friendly staff thank you

Really good food, and the service was great also. Thank you!

Fantastic evening with great food and fabulous atmosphere. Matt looked after us and was the most welcoming host. Could have stayed all night. Can’t wait to return. Darren & Debs

Located in the heart of Leeds, Turkuaz shines brightly in the city's bustling dining landscape. As someone who appreciates fine dining, I can confidently say that Turkuaz stands among the best. Upon entering, you're greeted by an ambiance that is both welcoming and refined. The scent of freshly prepared dishes fills the air, setting the stage for an unforgettable culinary journey. But it's the food that steals the spotlight. Each dish is a work of art, meticulously prepared and bursting with flavor. Whether you crave tender chicken or succulent lamb, Turkuaz offers a diverse selection to please every palate. Personally, the chicken quesadillas left a lasting impression, complemented by a fresh salad and perfectly cooked chips. What truly elevates Turkuaz is its exceptional service. During my recent visit with my family, the staff went above and beyond to ensure a memorable experience. From their attentiveness to my daughter's needs to their thoughtful gestures throughout the evening, their hospitality was unmatched. Despite its high quality, Turkuaz offers great value for money. Prices are reasonable, making it accessible to diners of all budgets. In conclusion, Turkuaz is a destination for culinary excellence, impeccable service, and unbeatable value. It's sure to remain at the top of our list for future dining outings.

Is what it is, but they do it really well, they don't disappoint.

I’m a regular customer here. Amazing atmosphere, food is brilliant and the service is even better! All the staff are highly well mannered, helpful and all round brilliant. Special mention to Dogukon as he was very helpful & a great person in general. Will see you guys again sometime. 🇹🇷♥️.

Amazing food, best I’ve had in quite some time! Very friendly service & nice to dine outside. Cash payments only, which is not too bad considering there is an atm machine right across the street!

I would have given 5 stars if I hadn't been charged £5.00 for a glass of lime and soda and had a 10% service charge added to the bill. Also the fact it is a cash only restaurant (a bit dodgy) makes it rather strange and unhelpful as I rarely carry a lot of cash with me.

Proper nice food, the staff are really friendly and con not do enough for you. Will be definitely going back

Fabulous food, large portions and very caring staff.We had a problem with our car and the staff were really helpful in replacing my partners food ( as it was going cold while he sorted things out) The owner,recognising our stress presented us with a bottle of wine on the house . We were a party of 7 and we all agreed that the food was excellent.We weren’t rushed and we will definitely be returning . Thank you for making what could have been a very difficult event into a very enjoyable experience 👍

Really nice food, albeit a little pricy. No excuse not to take card payments

Best turkish restaurant outside turkey that i have been to would highly recommend atmosphere was 1st class as was the food

The staff are really lovely, friendly and helpful . Food is great. Nice ambience.

What a delightful place, amazing staff very friendly and the food wow. It was that good I didn't take photos as I just wanted to get stuck in! Definitely worth a visit I will absolutely be returning 😉

Absolutely brilliant Would recommend to anyone We both had a starter plus mains and couple of drinks each Only problem we found was that it was Cash Only, but they did advise when we booked

Beautiful food, friendly staff and even brought a trumpet out when we sang happy birthday fab night!

Lovely food, cash only and highly likely to be laundering money, but you cannot argue with the food they serve you. Outstanding.

Really enjoyed our visit, food was good, atmosphere was good & service was spot on. Will definitely be going again

Had the two courses for £19:95, lots of choice and large portions, cooked to perfection with so much flavour, the host was super friendly and the waiting on staff very attentive . Will definately be back!!

Wonderful food and great staff. The Turkuaz never fails us.

Family meal out And had a Great evening service brilliant no rushing And great atmosphere

Food was great and served really quick. Service was amazing and they were so good with my baby. Will come back if we're ever around the area again.

Food Is bloody fantastic the taste and flavours are extreme and well and Delicious, the staff are great very warm and welcoming I've had the Sunday dinner which is really nice and also had the chicken Chargrill is beaut. The new manager Matt is amazing got a warm bubbly personality, he great with interacting with the customers, his amazing manager style is great he knows how to run the the place. I'm a regular and love coming to this place it's a very warm place and great to eat. I think food prices are great and great portion sizes.

Had the best time. Great service and delicious meals.

Very disappointing and has sadly gone downhill. Karaoke music being forced on customers spoilt the atmosphere.

Absolutely awful. The manager is very rude and the music he insisted on playing to us was very irritating. Very disappointing.

This used to be my favourite local restaurant but sadly the management has changed. We found the new manager over baring (would not leave our table and tried to continue awkward conversation). The evening went from bad to worse when the keyboard and singing came out. I’m all for a good night but this resembled a karaoke bar in Benidorm. The manager then apologised for his loud singing etc and then continued for another hour or so. Not the restaurant it used to be sadly! Won’t be returning.

I do not know what previous reviews re the new Manager, staff and food are on about! This was our first time here and we were blown away by the ambiance of Turkuaz, all the staff and the really lovely food and drink on offer. We had a lovely evening with my sister and brother-in-law, who were down from Glasgow. They said it would beat any Turkish / Greek restaurant there and would be one of the first places to go when they are down next with us! We felt right at home and had a really good evening, sharing lots of good chat with all the staff there. We will return ourselves very soon!

Had a fantastic evening celebrating my wife & sister-in-laws 60th birthday. The manager made it by being super friendly & very accommodating, nothing was too much trouble & the banter was great. The food was amazing & will definitely be returning soon! Peter Crowley

First time in the restaurant and I'd recommend it to anyone, Fantastic food, fantastic service, We'll be back, Thanks to the chef and all the staff x

Our first visit, but we are planning on coming back very soon! Great food - lovely meat and great flavours - any relaxed friendly atmosphere! All staff, in particular Can , worked hard to make our sons feel welcome. Thank you!

Good food and great atmosphere!

Amazing restaurant 😍 couldn't have done to serve a family birthday meal of 24! Fabulous food & lovely service by all staff and management 😀 highly recommended 👌 😀 👍 😊 👏

Outstanding review the team here have so much energy. You get a weary welcome great food and the manager even entertains you with musical instruments. The music is always upbeat. The new manager is a real community person

Great food and overall great dining experience. Staff are all friendly and go above and beyond with service. Matt the restaurant manager brings a great vibe to the dining experience. Highly recommended. Will be back soon. Thanks.

Best experience I loved the food the atmosphere the new manager played the trumpet for my son birthday lamb shank was extremely tasty and fresh , we will be back very soon Thank you Turkuaz team

Great food, Great staff, Good atmosphere! Only downside you have to pay cash.

Fantastic place to dine. Love the patio setup. Great staff and great food.

Really good restaurant, simple high quality food. The sharing plate is a great option

Lunch today with the missus, lovely food and great new manger Matthew Highly recommend a must 😊👏👏

Stunning food & portion sizes, fast wait times between courses, very reasonably priced, all staff were super attentive & friendly, very interactive staff asking multiple times asking if we were happy with food/ if we needed anything else, really enjoyable environment & beautifully decorated, will definitely be coming back many more times.

Been before food was gorgeous. Staff friendly and helpful 👌 had a great night ps see you next time

Had my 60th there with 28 others. Great food and service.

Wonderful place to have a meal great food and atmosphere probably need to book as we did as it gets busy.

Excellent meal with family and friends for a birthday and wedding anniversary. Staff were lovely and looked after us really well. Food was great, wine was great, desserts great too.

The food is very delicious. The employees are very respectful.

I’ve been to this restaurant several times. Never been disappointed with the food, staff or atmosphere. Great place, highly recommend.

Manager is so so rude! Rude to his staff and made rude jokes to our partners about us expecting them to be well received. also had bones in our meal and had to ask for the bill 3 times which took 35 minutes. We have been before but sadly this is definitely the last time

Food not as good as usual, was a lot nicer pre covid

We were just driving past this restaurant and the staff were shoveling snow onto the road, the one place it should not be 😂 The council literally spend tax payers' money to remove snow off the roads. The owner/staff need to think about how this could impact other people, especially drivers!

Super, our first visit and definitely now our go-to restaurant. Popular even on a Monday evening says everything.

We had our 6th wedding anniversary here this evening. Food and service was amazing. First time we've ever visited will definitely be back. Thank you for the Complimentary prosecco ❤️

Lovely place to eat. Sat outside with the lovely weather. Meatball 🧆 starter was lovely and the main course was great. Garlic bread was fresh and lovely. Bit expensive for drinks though. This place is cash only. It gets busy so book in advance.

Arrived at 5.30pm to an an almost empty restaurant (4 people). Asked to sit at one of the many 4 seater tables outside and was told we would have to sit on the one two-seater table which was on a slope and completely unappealing. Will never visit again. Wonder if they filled their empty restaurant.

Absolutely gorgeously delicious

Friendly heartfelt service. Great tasty food & wine selection, consistently high quality.

First time to dine here, and was fabulous 🤩 generous serving and quick service and good customer service. All staff are friendly and accommodating. We'll definitely come back

The food was quite good, though the time between being served the starter and main is way too lengthy, regardless of how busy the place is. There is only one bathroom to service an entire restaurant of patrons. The manager/owner was very rude and demeaning to his staff. The cherry on top for this overall 2 star review really comes from the very racist experience I had from one server! Will not be returning.

Everything fine until bill came. Then informed that they only take cash. We were told to go to ATM across the road. It charged me £1.99 to withdraw cash. No mention of the 'cash only' policy when we rang to book a table. Very disappointed.

The food was nice and service very good but not the cheapest restaurant in the area. Would probably try somewhere different next time but it was nice for a change.

Excellent service. We went early on a Saturday evening and were the only customers at that time, but it was much busier when we left. Portions were delicious and plentiful.

All wrong absolutely fuming after a long day at work

Wasn't very hot. Nice food but more salad than calamari, only 3 rings came with it, the rest salad. I feel it was a bit over priced. £20 for a bottle of red, £11 for 3 squid rings and £11.50 for grilled hallumi, not sure I'd order from here again. No option to customise the salad or select the wine you want, it's what you're given.

Absolutely fantastic lunch at Turkuaz, first time I have been but definitely won't be the last. All the food was delicious and the service was very friendly and attentive. Highly recommend the Lamb Shish, the meat was so tender and flavourful and was complimented so well by everything else on the plate.

Food was good. The price is right for the dish 😋 Cash only paying.

STOP! We drove past this place so often and wish we went sooner. We've been looking for a slice of turkey ever since we went there a few years back, and at Turkuaz it perfect. The staff are kind and polite just like in Turkey, the food equally the same. The price as reasonable as turkey. We will be back!

I was good client there but since owner got personal involvement not sure I'm happy about that. I do like food but don't feel comfortable any more. Won't be back there.

First time eating at Turkuaz and we had a wonderful experience. The food was amazing and the service was friendly and attentive. Six of us ate there and we all enjoyed the evening thoroughly. Would highly recommend.

Absolutely amazing time, was my son's birthday the whole staff sang happy birthday gave him a cake with a candle, the restaurant is very cosy and the food is amazing!! Would definitely recommend!!