Turkish Kebab and Grill House in Derry

Reasonable price , good ambience and varieties

Fresh, tasty, good quality, well packed & efficiant, friendly delivery.

The food from The Istanbul TR is perhaps some of the WORST food I have had in a long time. The quality was dreadful, it lacked flavour and quality. I will not be ordering from this establishment again. What a waste of 30£. Overpriced too

The quality of food has become so bad which is a shame. Last two times I’ve ordered from here the wrap was completely burnt. Tonight I got a tiny half piece of rock hard bread for the hummus and the mixed grill I ordered was extremely small a few pieces of chicken and salad with hardly any rice.

Our family of thirteen really enjoyed a fantastic meal with a wonderful selection of hot and cold meze and mixed grill platter. The food was wonderfully presented and tasted better than most Turkish restaurants that we eat at in London. Fantastic halal food, generous portions and a wonderful place for a family meal if you are passing through Londonderry.

We ordered a large portion of the mix grill, which was about 50 pounds. The portion was very large. It might be full for two people. It is very suitable for three people to order this dish. The chicken tastes very tender and not spicy, and the mutton has a very light and salty taste. Moderately light. A BBQ restaurant worth trying

Disgusting food, first got given raw lamb chops and the second serving smelled horribly. Salad to kebab ratio was atrocious. Wasted £140

Very bad service, small quantity, food not great and menu not as described.

The shawarma wrap and ayran drink I had were both incredibly authentic and delicious. This gem is conveniently located near the heart of Londonderry, making it a must-visit for anyone craving Middle Eastern cuisine. The friendly service was a delightful bonus. The restaurant even has a restroom on-site, a convenient touch. I wholeheartedly recommend this place!

A taste of Turkey in remote Derry.

Great choice, well explained by the waiter and the tastes were amazing will definitely be back, added to the cost a very worthwhile experience

The one of waiter is very rude but the one slim was very friendly and smiling all the time other one may be owner is really rude ,the way he was serving like we are getting the food free but the food was good as I am also a chef I can't say it was amazing but yes it was ok ok.

Visited for lunch last week, service was stand offish, decor and atmosphere dated but was a tasty wrap can't fault for food was 10/10

We ordered mix grill for 5 people size was 2 time smaller then one we had in restaurants previously, also some items was missing for example chicken wings and with shawarma it was just one slice of lamb shawarma don’t know how it enough for 5 people

We arrived at 930pm last night which was a very busy Saturday night in Derry.Restaurant states it is open until 10pm which to me means taking orders until 10pm.We had previously eaten here having come down from Belfast and enjoyed it.On this occasion we arrived and it was obvious we weren’t wanted.Begrudgingly we were served..kebabs were mediocre with more iceberg lettuce than meat…staff began turning off the lights…despite telling the owner we hadn’t enjoyed our experience and we wouldn’t be back he didn’t seem too bothered…it was very disappointing and we won’t be back!

It was a great dine in experience. Staff were very polite and accommodating. Food was delicious!! We ordered a mixed lamb grill, chicken beyti and the sea bass along with drinks. 10/10

I always buy lamb chops as it is our favorite. The servings were worth it, however, I have noticed the latest servings delivered were four very thin lamb chops and the taste have changed.

The worst Turkish restaurant I have ever been in

It's not actually IN the shopping centre despite what Maps might tell you--walk a few fronts past the centre entrance and you'll see it right away. Food was delicious, our server was friendly, and it was a lovely lunch. We had the mixed cold mezze and the mixed shwarma and it was plenty for 3 people.

Food was tasty, but was barely warm, also baklava was very wet not crispy at all

Not really authentic food. More like English styled food that looks Turkish. Also I paid £3 for a glass of orange juice which was squash. I wasn't impressed

Honesty, I hate leaving negative comments and it's tasty food but the protein is padded out with salad and veg, pretty costly too for what you get. Enjoyed this place originally, but that Lamb shish was hard going, really hard to chew and could only eat some of it.

Absolutely delicious food, so so good! Thanks guys

A serene and spacious establishment offering a delightful Mediterranean culinary experience. I was thoroughly impressed by the exceptional service, efficient management, and meticulous hygiene maintained throughout the restaurant. While the kitchen equipment visible from the tables could benefit from some improvement, the warm hospitality and enticing offers, particularly the exotic Ceylon Turkish Tea, were truly remarkable. Overall, I rate my experience an impressive 8.8/10.

Delicious food. And too big a portion. The atmosphere is excellent. We will definitely come back.

May Allah bless the owner of this restaurant, and all the workers who are working. absolutely amazing food and amazing hospitality. I will always remember as a traveler, you have a given so much respect and love, will not forget. May God bless you all. Aameen 🤲🏻

Driver from just eat ,could not find the location ,even after i gave him instructions for 3 times ,called me ,shouting and swearing and called me names .Contacted the restaurant and owner had to bring the food by himself

Amazing food, the moussaka is particularly delicious. The staff are some of the friendliest in NI, and the Turkish coffee definitely gets you going. Love this place!

Great food and atmosphere. The staff were very helpful, gave advice and suggestions as what to try and they were 100% right. Will definitely be back for more.

As a Turkish myself, I can tell the food was really authentic and delicious. We really loved it all. When it comes to service, I don't think the waiter knows a lot about customer service. We found him rude in many ways which is a shame because the food was amazing. Can't help but mention it. Also FYI the lunch meal deals they advertise are not available during the weekends.

Dined here last year. My wife and I had delicious grilled food, suggested and served by an excellent host and who himself prepared a delicious Kunafa topped rice pudding that was just out of this world! Everything was completely authentic and delicious with a warm welcome.

Partner and visited for evening meal whilst staying in Derry. Do not understand bad reviews, this restaurant is incredible value for money, food delicious and portions massive. Staff attentive and service very good. Thoroughly recommend.

Food arrived on time but everything was cold!? The standard is generally good-however the Lamb Shish kebab was fatty/tough as well as cold. Very disappointing and especially as it is not cheap.

Absolutely vile food, ordered online and the chicken shawarma was soggy, had tons of random stuff but chicken. Most appalling shawarma and falafel you could ever have, don't walk away from this place but RUN! Save your money, time and most importantly your taste buds!

If you have brown skin, expect racism Our dining experience was tainted by the disgustingly discriminatory behavior of the waiter (bald and fat). He treated us rudely because we're Indian, favoring white customers instead. Despite our attempts to engage, he ignored us, banged our food dish, and neglected to serve basic water promptly. The owner should take accountability for their staff's behavior and ensure equal treatment for all customers, regardless of race. The food was amazing, 10/10, thanks to the talented older chef.

Food is Wow.. My 2nd Family visit , All the way Cavan to Londonderry only for this food.. Really huge Serving.

Food is always delicious, but stone cold this time!

It was really amazing food, but it claims to have halal meat, but where is the green certificate? I did not see it

Food was super tasty and staff were friendly. I definitely will be back again.

Person who served us you could tell he was not in favour of black people. Food was not good and not the true Turkish feel. Never going again

Fantastic food and very friendly and helpful staff. Too much nice food to chose from, but manager kindly recommended a bespoke selection of starters and mains. Picture of main meal attached. Oh boy, it was soooo good. Fresh salad, rice, bulgar wheat, and amazing selection of flame grilled meats and superb chicken/lamb casserole. My wife did not like lamb until tonight, literally the first time she thought lamb tasted great. Meat seasoned perfectly, full of flavour. Veggie options are also great, was my first time enjoying flame grilled halumi! They also make a very nice baclava for desert. Would highly recommend, nothing else like it in the city. Edit to original review: We've returned a few times and quality of food and service has both deminished. On our last visit i complained that the casserole sauce tasted like unseasoned passata (shop bought sauce would have had more flavour), the guy at the till just nodded and smiled and proceeded to charge full price, even though I ate little of it. So sorry to see what was a great restaurant let standards slip so low. I can only advise to avoid.

Delicious. Such a nice, fresh, flavoursome change from usual take out in Derry.

Spicy wings were bland and overcooked. Chefs special steak cooked well done and chewy. Humans £4.20 tasted awful and didn’t come with anything to dip in. Chicken wrap had 2 pieces of chicken.

Had a fantastic meal here. Beautiful, freshly prepared food served by really friendly and attentive staff. Has a lovely family restaurant feeling about the place. We will definitely be back.

Order was missing the salad and sauces and arrived 40 mins late despite being pre-ordered before noon

Amazing food topped off with Turkish tea

Best Adena kebab I have tried by far , tasty meze, the boys loved the shawrma ,love the Turkish mood in the place so much ,excellent friendly staff We will definitely repeat my visit

Very delicious at a reasonable price. Thank you

We love this restaurant and return again and again for their delicious, beautifully presented, authentic tasting Turkish food. The staff are friendly and efficient, and the Turkish music really adds to the good atmosphere. A great restaurant on our doorstep!

Really nice authentic food, staff are very friendly and helpful. Pictures of Meze hot and cold and one of the grills!

Delicious fresh food, I can't recommend this place enough!

Great food, great service and excellent value for money. We will be back!

Beautiful food, great portions and gave us extras! Baklava is delicious, the moussaka is amazing & the chicken wings had a lovely chargrilled flavour. Recommended!

Great service and delicious fresh food.

Ordered lamb seesh. Asked the staff its not cooked. The reply was amazing. May be the lamb was old thats why its not properly cooked. And he left. Paid for that for no reason. Ordered kabab wd bread but was not able to eat as was too heavy asked the staff to pack with bread. Came home wdout bread paid 3 pound for that bread. The best part is u came to relax urself the staff will come and discus their life won’t recommend. Overpriced nill service and food is shhhhttt. Uncooked food so the lamb was resposible not the cook and ask me to eat like its ok

Great food and service. Will definitely revisit. Highly recommended.

Nice Turkish food good ppl working nice job

10/10 all around, good meat good rice good salad. Delivered on time

Its always great and food was well served and well cooked

I never received the order I phone them and cancel it

Perfect place! Very tasty thank you! The Adana kebab and Lamb shish are simply divine.

The best Turkish restaurant! Food is amazing!

The food was awful, it seemed like food from the previous day(s) that was almost spoiled. There was too much salt and no other flavour.

Terrible. I ordered a chicken shawarma wrap and it was soaking wet. It went straight in the bin. The chips were okay

Delicious and great quality. Thanks.

Only thing ooen early, good food, big portiin, nice service, ok price

Buenos espaguetis y kebaks en el menú de mediodía

Went to restaurant with my family absolutely fantastic food and atmosphere and service highly recommended to everyone the best, Belmando

The best of best the food are outstanding , so hygiene would highly recommend,definitely will visit there . Thank you all for service and good atmosphere. GINO

Such a beautiful restaurant. The staff are so lovely and so professional. We came as family of four. Our children choose chicken goujons and chips as usual. But they saw the platter we ordered and they loved it and enjoyed that also. Anyone who hasn't tried please do, our first visit and it won't be our last. Thanks for everything tonight, we highly recommend 👌

Best turkish food we have ever had!! Really good delivery service too, thank you

Delicious! Will definitely order again.

Food was outstanding as usual. 👍

Absolutely beautiful food, lamb was cooked to perfection and delivery was really fast

Our second visit to the restaurant. Really enjoyed the food, the service and the atmosphere. Iftar there was very good. The mix grill there was very good and the dessert was very tasty.

Very nice restaurant. Take your prestige with Turkish Kebab. Tase the delicious. Here is Türkish raki available. Enjoy tje life.

Absolutely amazing place. Delicious food and very nice service 🥰

Incredible turkish food! I was absolutely blown away by everything my family and I ordered here. Hummus and bread was fresh and so flavorful. The chicken shawarma was tender and the staff made sure we were well taken care of. We came to Ireland from the U.S. on vacation and this was our favorite restaurant by far. Highly recommend to anyone in the area.

First time here, service and food exemplary. Mustafa was amazing, will definitely be back thanks again

Well worth a visit. Excellent food and friendly and attentive staff Mustafa rules!!!!

Lovely helpful staff and excellent food and a great choice of dishes.

I ordered Vine leaves that weren't in my bag when I got home

Absolutely loved it. Food is fantastic

Lovely food and service. This restaurant deserves more customers!

The food was lovely but I ordered Vine Leaves and it came rice.

Am happy with consistently high standard of food and reasonable cost despite change of management

This is honestly the best place to eat in Derry!

The best food in Derry, amazing quality, fresh and full of flavours

Very good spot! Quick service and excellent food

The food was exquisite. Absolutely an amazing experience.

I start by saying that we all enjoyed the food. This was our second visit to the restaurant. As you’ll read from my reviews I love Turkish / Middle Eastern food. Our first visit we over ordered and ended up with too much food so we ended up with a take away as well! So went last night for a meal and we all enjoyed the food! Tasty and good value for money. I would have given five stars but I have decided to give a four star review based on the service from our waiter. The service during the meal was fine and the drinks and food all arrived promptly. At the end when I asked for the bill we waited a long time and it didn’t arrive so in the end I went up to the bar area to pay the bill. His first question to me was I was I going to leave a tip?I said that we would leave a cash tip (as we always do!) He then presented the card machine to me but I couldn’t see the displays so I asked him to turn it around when he turned around it was increased by £10! I reminded him that we were going to leave a cash tip and that he needed to amend the amount on the machine….. After much confusion and playing around with the machine he wasn’t able to resolve it and one of his colleagues had to sort it out. I did leave a slightly bad taste and in the end we didn’t leave a tip! It’s a shame because it was such a good evening and ended up feeling rather disappointed! Good food!

Nice food, prices look to be nit expensive, but the end bill was high

The food was delicious and for this reason I am sure we will order again. However, the order was fulfilled incorrectly. Unfortunately, the restaurant did not respond helpfully to our 'phone call regarding the missing items, hence we have had to seek a partial refund.

Food was nice and the staff were friendly. Was a bit expensive though.

Great food and very friendly staff! 😁 We'll be back.

Really tasty shawarma fantastic chef. But the waiter forces you to write a review 😂💀

Had a delicious meal tonight at the Istanbul Turkish Restaurant on the Strand Road. Mustafa organised delicious taster platters and and our waiter Hamadin was friendly and attentive. Highly recommend!

Amazing food and service by Musti and Akrim the chef. All answers to menu queries were answered fully. Will definitely be back

Unexpectedly fantastic meal! Friendly and brilliant service. A lucky find as we couldn’t get a table at serval other restaurants. But now we would go back to Istanbul again and again.

Amazing dishes, very tasty, unique recipe, highly recommend.