Tiyatro Darlington in Darlington

Just enjoyed an absolutely delicious meal from Tiyatro. Beautifully flavoured, with tender meat and wonderful meze; the wrap was sensational. Honestly, one of the best take-aways we’ve ever had and lovely service. We’ll be back! Ps generous portions so there’ll be some for lunch tomorrow!

No photos cos we ate it all, but last night we ate at Tiyatro something weve been promising to do for ages. And it was well worth the wait. The food was delicious. The spicy liver and spicy chicken wings did exactly what they said on the tin. The meatballs were well cooked and moist and the Chicken shish was just divine. We managed puddings as well. Banana bread and butter pudding with homemade icecream and pancakes also with home made icecream finished off the meal in style. The lovely Karin was having a well earned night off but the staff that were in made the evening special.

Had a quick dinner here, Staff very good, However, the food and atmosphere was a bit lacking and didn't feel very Turkish, Also very aware that it felt very cramped in a small restaurant environment and not very much social distancing (if any) going on. The chicken souvlaki was nice a bit on the salty side, and even when in eating souvlaki in Turkey never been served it with a wrap, potatoes, and rice (!) We also had a pide (Turkish pizza) we would have preferred to have seen the options available for toppings instead of just been told by the waiting staff "whatever you like." The size was great and for small appetites, it could have easily fed two people! While it was ok we won't be going back as we were expecting more of an authentic Turkish experience.

The chef is earthed in Turkish cuisine, the flavours are delicious and authentic, the pastries as with the baklava are so light and melting in the mouth with the delightfully light tasting honey. Definitely a must and a regular on my future haunts list. Decor is not 100% which is why it's not a 5,but forget about that and simply enjoy the experience and the flavours. Well done, chef!

The Turkish cuisine is rustic authentic and beautifully flavoured. The baklava pastries are the lightest and the honey better than the usual. A big surprise. The premises are recently entered and some work is in progress. But don't be put off as the food is authentic and amazingly delicious.