Tiyatro Turkish Restaurant in Darlington

Absolutely fabulous. Second visit for us and even improved on our first visit, which was awesome. Beautiful food and a great experience. Came out stuffed!

First time eating here, everything was spot on, I'll definitely be back.

Excellent food at a fair price , a very rare thing in the darlington area . A lot of expensive disappointing rubbish about but this place is a little gem .

Lovely food and friendly staff. Portions are a nice size. Just a lovely feel to the place. We will definitely return if in the area again. Chicken kebab was the best I’ve had !

Outstanding high quality food with great service. Not been in for a few years but we remembered it was good before. Now it's just on another level. We'll be back soon with friends as something this good needs to be shared.

First time at this lovely small restaurant. The food was excellent, and the lady who was serving was very friendly and polite. Hummus and bread were tasty, and Imam bayaldi was amazing. Definitely would be going again.

After a long day of walking at the coast, we were really hungry and hunting for some good food. Following the great reviews, we chose Meze and hoped it would be just half as good as promised. Unfortunately, our dog was not allowed inside and had to stay in the car close by - but also understandable as it is not a big space. We were served quickly and friendly, had our beverages in minutes. Selecting from the fair sized menu was quick - a variety of starters for my wife and just a main for me. I am glad, I did not fall for the delicious looking starters because the mixed platter for 2 is really plenty and I couldn't have eaten anything else. Our order arrived within 15 minutes and we were delighted. The starters tasted fantastic, very well seasoned, not too much of anything. My charcoal roasted lamb kebab was the highlight of the dinner - the quality of the meat was premium and grilled to perfection. It was definitely among the best lamb dishes I have ever had. Compared to the regular pub food, Indian or Italian restaurants, the value for price relation is fantastic. Thank you for the great service and the wonderful food. What a great find outside of our hometown Berlin with thousands of Turkish restaurants. I absolutely recommend Meze if you are visiting or if you live here and have never bothered.

Friendly and very polite staff Food was amazing Great value for money Really would recommend Eat in or takeaway

Just absolutely phenomenal Turkish food experience! Really flavoursome kebabs ! Highly recommend this place

Cute venue with some personality. The food was fresh and tasty. We opted to just get the mezze starter and that was plenty of food for two people. Staff was great and friendly. Love this place.

Had an amazing birthday dinner here! Gem was fantastically knowledgable about vegan food and fed me and my family a delicious vegan meze and mains. We drove 45 minutes to visit and will definitely be back

Fabulous food and great atmosphere. Walking distance from hippodrome

Really enjoyed a pre-theatre meal. Good, pleasant service, very tasty food. Try it!

Great food with great atmosphere! Quite different than usual Turkish restaurants that do just kebab. They serve real turkish cuisine and it is very delicious. We ordered mititi for our daughter and it was super delicious as well.

Excellent food. Wonderful staff..Nice peaceful atmosphere

A fine meal. The evening was made extra special by our young waitress Julia who was great fun and very professional.

Hey nice little place good service and great food. Easy to navigate the menu and hats off to the Chefs 👩‍🍳 lamb shank was to die for.

Never had a bad meal here. If you want authentic Turkish food, this is hard to beat. Ideal if you are going to Darlington Hippodrome for a show.

Had a lovely meal here tonight for my wife's birthday. This place is a hidden gem in the Darlington area. Friendly atmosphere and highly recommended. We will definitely be returning in the very near future. I would highly recommend the mixed kebab which was cooked to perfection. My wife had the Chicken supreme which was delicious. The staff and the owner were very friendly. This place had lovely decor and the Turkish lamps look amazing. I don’t normally leave a 5* review, but this business highly deserves it.- Many thanks for a memorable evening.

Set menu is limited, but ample. Unusually busy night so service was slower than previous, but still good

Fantastic place. Food was delicious & the service was excellent. Highly recommend this place. Can't wait for my next visit.

Nice cosy restaurant. Great service and excellent food

Small cosy restaurant, with delicious Turkish fair. Laid back casual atmosphere. Polite and friendly staff

Great place for authentic Turkish food, great service too.

Delicious food. First time there and won't be the last.

Cute little restaurant in the heart of Darlington. Food was tasty and service efficient.

The tastiest Turkish restaurant in Darlington. I enjoyed my meal.

Very good food and service at a reasonable price. Good portions. Well presented

Lovely little restaurant with superb food and great service. Nice quiet atmosphere, really worth a visit. Take aways are also good and well kept.

Fantastic place amazing staff and great food

We had a lovely meal here before going to the theatre. Service was excellent and the food fab.

I have been coming here for many years and I visited with friends last night and it was excellent. Meze for starter and a mixed kebab for mains, absolutely delicious and great value..... there is nowhere any better.

Thirteen of us visited Meze on Thursday 20th April 2023 for dinner which we pre booked well in advance. Meze had been recommended by a colleague and boy did it not disappoint. The service was outstanding, as was the food, and everyone commented on what a lovely place it was. Other people have said it in their reviews but it really is a hidden gem and only a few steps from the Theatre. I would thoroughly recommend visiting; outstanding value.

Fantastic value, family restaurant. Been many times and never a bad meal.

Excellent value for money! Only qualm was no dip/sauce with main. Staff super friendly and attentive. Would recommend

We loved the meal and staff very helpful and friendly

Good service, friendly staff but the food was a dissapointment.

We had a wonderful time at Meze! The food was delicious and the service was great! We didn't know what to expect but we were so pleasently surprised. Thank you!

Food was delicious. The set menu was a bargain, only £15 for 2 courses. Warm and friendly atmosphere and good service.

A hidden gem, lovely relaxed atmosphere, beautiful food and such friendly staff. The waitress is so efficient and kind.

Lovely little place which the food was fantastic and the service was very good nice and friendly

Excellent value for money great staff

First time at Meze but it certainly will not be the last , excellent food and service I would definitely recommend a visit

Lovely food and nice laid back friendly atmosphere. Would recommend anytime

Just had a great 3 course meal, and the food was excellent. and the service was excellent. Well done. We will definitely return, thanks 👍

Wonderful food, very friendly hospitable host and staff

Delicious food great friendly service

Absolutely beautiful food and a great selection. Staff are super friendly and helpful. Highly recommended

What a lovely place, The food is amazing I can't wait to try more of the menu. We had mixed meze for starters and lamb kebab got mains it was all wonderful

Great food, great staff, great atmosphere and an overall great experience

Amazing food, great atmosphere. Lovely hosts.

This is an English restaurant with a Turkish manue. I have had a salad as a starter and a sort of a veg lasagne as main dish, the presentation was good

Enjoyed our meal very much indeed and will definitely be back. Had no idea that Meze has been in Darlington for 16yrs. How did we miss out fir so long.

Tonights steak night mainly but, sirloin steak, rib eye and mixed meze served even though and cannot fault the little gem of darlingtons restaurants. Portion size was very generous and service was fast and cooked perfectly.

The service and quality of food is excellent. Great atmosphere too!

Gorgeous tasty plentiful, definitely recommended

Fabulous birthday celebration here last night. Friendly & good service. The food & wine were both delicious.There were 9 of us & we all agreed we would return.

Cozy restaurant with excellent friendly staff. Delicious Turkish food and generous portions. Very reasonable prices. Will definitely be back, the sooner the better.

What a lovely little restaurant. Great, friendly atmosphere and the food was lovely. The meat was moist and flavourful, meze was fantastic and the rice was beautifully cooked. Highly recommended.

Best place to eat in darlington, the food is amazing! & lovely staff😌

Beautiful food and lovely atmosphere xxx thanj you

Have been here a few times now and have never been disappointed. There is a good atmosphere, and although the menu is not extensive, the ingredients are always fresh, beautifully cooked and of generous proportions, and I would particularly recommend the mixed starter. There is a good range of drinks and the service is excellent. Would recommend strongly.

Great food and very friendly service. Thanks for a great night.

Amazing food and comfortable atmosphere

Didnt expect this place to have such great food but I was wowed from the first bite 😍! They have a selection of halal food too which was brilliant and the staff were amazing! Natalie looked after us and made sure everything was okay 👌 food portions are huge too! Was extremely happy with the food and service. I will be returning😁

Delicious food cooked to order.

It's possibly the highest quality experience it's expensive but worth the money you probably need to book always busy

First time in Meze and we were not disappointed, lovely fresh vibrant food, so tasty and a great atmosphere, we will definitely be back 😋😋😋😋

Lovely meal last night prior to theatre. Friendly staff and good service 👌

All the food was delicious. We got the mixed meze and I got a chicken supreme. Nothing bad about it! Nice atmosphere. Small tables but not a problem.

Meal was fantastic service was great well worth a visit

Excellent food and really friendly staff and owners. Highly recommended restaurant!

Fabulous food and service. Chef Cem made us feel very welcome. Will definitely return.

So delicious dishes! Big servings. Nice atmosphere inside. I recommend so much.

Awesome food, great value. Ordered food for 4 people, spent £50 but impossible to eat all that on one go there was so much food. It was tasty and fresh. The girl on the phone (I think she said she's called Natalie) was very kind and helpful with picking right meals and stuff. I will definitely order from them again.

Lovely food. Good service , nice ambience Great offer on

Great food, first class service. First time we have been to Meze will visit again.

Cosy, great atmosphere, incredible food

Excellent service and food as always

We had a wonderful meal here on the eat out to help out scheme. Very generous portions in our mezes left us almost not needing our mains. The mains were also generous and very tasty.

Fantastic food, great service. They could definitely charge more for what they serve up..... Very, very good 👍 😋

Fantastic tasting food , ambient mood with authentic turkish music playing in the background. Welcome back Meze love your new decor and sign !!

Excellent food fresh and authentic

Great meal as ever. Very accommodating to our party & their dietary needs. 1 was gluten intolerant & 1 was allergic to pepper. Nothing was too much trouble. Food was tasty & fresh. 5*

Fabulous home cooked Turkish food. Served with Turkish wine.

Lovely small restaurant. Staff friendly and helpful, food delicious. We had the meze starter followed by shish kebab and chicken shish kebab, all excellent. Atmosphere very genuine, reminded me very much of tavernas we have been to whilst on holiday. Not upmarket just lovely and honest.

Great food. Nice setting. Hood advice from the staff. A great place to eat before the theatre too.

Really great food. Lovely people. Sip convenient for theatre / cinema.

Update as of 28/09/19 Its been far too long since we visited our favourite Turkish restaurant. We finally got an opportunity to go and we couldn't be more excited. With a bottle of the efes draught, it was time to wait for the culinary experience we've being craving. The mixed meze as always did not disappoint. Made up of 8 small portions of turkish style tapas, its a great way to start a meal. Then when you think your finished out comes cheese and spicy sausage. Enough food for four but undefeated we readied for the next course. Oh Don't forget the freshly baked bread that accompanies the starter. The İskender has to be the restaurants signature dish. Lamb, beef, chicken, pitta topped with some Turkish butter. This dish puts any mixed grill to shame. In the handful of years I've been coming here, the iskender just gets better! As always we enjoyed conversation with the owners, who are always a pleasure to talk too. This is by far one of Darlington's hidden gems. It deserves more recognition, for how lovely the resturant is. You'll struggle to get a better experience anywhere else. We look forward to our next visit. Thank you for another lovely meal. 27th of August 2018 Ate here last night which probably makes 6 or 7 times since our first time. Over the years its just better. By far one of the most underated restaurants in Darlington aswell as been one of the best. You don't associate Darlington with good food. Maze is the expection! Family run, authentic Turkish food cooked by a very talented chef. Washed down with the meds favourite lager EFES. If this restaurant was in the centre we would all go. As its a hidden gem off the beaten track only the lucky ones get to eat at this amazing restaurant. Thoese that appreciate good food will enjoy this restaurant. A warm greeting awaits you from the mum and daughter who make you feel like family. The food that will send you into a food coma with its generous portions and tastes that put you in the heart of Turkey.

Fabulous hosts with exceptional food

Proper family ran restaurant! Authentic, lovely, warming food!

Food was gorgeous. Staff were friendly too

Fantastic service and food from Pauline and her team. I was passing at lunchtime and they were closed but the door was open, they offered and prepared a wonderful meze for a welcome Friday lunchtime treat. EXCELLENT!!

VERY GOOD FOOD. VERY NICE STAFF. 5*

Great restaurant. Lovely staff and super tasty food.

Food amazing staff very friendly prices very good

Really nice food and friendly staff

Lovely fresh, authentic food and very friendly service.

Good food, reasonably priced. Nice atmosphere and friendly

Lovely food great place had to ask for drinks though