Verdo Turkish BBQ in Edinburgh, City of

Absolutely superb food yet again. Chefs special always plentiful and really tasty, Myself and my mate took my daughter for her birthday and she too loved it. Service exceptional as ever too. Just a really good restaurant. Laid back and very friendly. 10 out of 10 and will continue to go back.

The Best Turkish BBQ I've ever had, I go almost every week!

Food is really good but unfortunately the service lets them down. The guy serving us for some reason had an aggressive ‘jokey’ attitude/behaviour which we found disrespectful & rude as we were new customers just wanting to catch up over some dinner. It’s the similar patronising & aggressive attitude that some men give out to women but they may intend it to come across as playful. They did not treat our male friend like this at all. When they realised we weren’t having it, they course-corrected. In hindsight, we probably shouldn’t have paid the service charge (which is optional).

Turkish grill restaurant. The service is excellent and fast. The kebab is grilled in front of you. There is nothing other than kebab of all kinds with rice. We thank the employee, Girlie, for her hospitality.

Great food, I really recommend charcoal one. Very good service.

I love this place The food is perfect every time Great service and really relaxed atmosphere I always have the lamb shish when I'm there, so soft and the taste of it cooked over the coals is mouthwatering

Used to live above this place - the smell was intoxicating, love it

Amazing staff and value for money is 200% generous portion, complimentary sides are enough to fill your appetite but when main course (Mixed Grill) arrived it was so appealing I regained space in stomach 😋

Very tasty, excellent lamb meat. Highly recommended!

Delicious meats with plenty of tasty side dishes, thanks to Tolga for wonderful service and for making sure we didn't leave our bag at the restaurant!

They have delicious grilled chicken

It seems they have an unwritten policy requiring customers to order main courses in order to be served. Our group of five adults and two children gathered for a get-together with friends and family, and some of us, who weren’t hungry (even though the place was half empty), were refused service for starters because we were told mains had to be ordered with them. This was despite the fact that the starters we planned to order cost more than the mains. This was the first time we encountered such bizarre and poor service. When we asked them to show us this policy, explaining that we wouldn’t have come if we’d known, they couldn’t produce it, and it wasn’t written anywhere. Additionally, when we commented on this experience and ordered a kids’ meal that included ice cream, they attempted to make up for it by saying the ice cream was on the house, even though it was already included in the kids’ menu we ordered. We probably won’t return.

Unbelievable food! Great service would highly recommend 👌

Lovely place. Great service! The Chicken dish was brilliant with rice and naan bread. Smashing humous!

Great food, service and atmosphere. Highly recommended.

Had a great evening with my family. Lovely staff and atmosphere. Delicious food too

Visited a few months back with a friend… generous starter portions (with selection of salad & dips) , tasty and fresh food. Going back again at end of the week with my friend ! So far it’s the best Turkish food I’ve had in Edinburgh. Liked the sweet touch of Turkish delight on cocktail sticks served on a plate with the bill (which was in a lovely wooden jewellery case).

Very nice food, highly recommended

Absolutely delicious!! 👌🏼👌🏼 Good value for money

It feels just like home: amazing food, great customer service, nice environment… highly recommended!

Soon as I walked in I was treated with big smiles and the authentic smells and sounds of a classic delicious and authentic Turkish restaurant. I definitely ordered more than I could handle so make sure you’re extra hungry! Thank you for such a lovely gift at the end of the meal! ! If you’re a local or just visiting and you haven’t tried Verdo, you’re definitely missing out!! Thanks again ! Can’t wait to go back

Excellent hallal food . And great service. The boast was very nice the Turkish coffee was great.

I love this place. The food, the atmosphere and service, everything is fantastic. Great value and always a friendly warm (real barbeque) welcome and delicious food. I live in Edinburgh and this is a great go to for healthy quality food. Great salads, super tasty BBQ meat dishes. 😊

tasty! One bite of grilled naan takes me right back to the Northeastern BBQ stall The portion is also very generous, and the store even thoughtfully gave me a small gift.

Very delicious, the store also gave free naan bread and small gifts, great review!

Delicious food, super fast and kind service, and all finishing with loukoum and Turkish tea! Definitely recommend!

Super great food and service. Very nice vibes, everyone looks so happy! Thank you for everything, guys!

Food was absolutely delicious, it really hit the spot. Service was amazing as well. I fully recommend !

Love love love this place! The best food, service and atmosphere. After a long day it rocks to have friendly funny welcoming people serve you beautiful delicious healthy food. 😋 Thank you all. 😊

The food was delicious and fresh and kebabs are made over charcoal right by the counter you'll not be disappointed. Great staff and great portions sizes well worth the visit again.

Fantastic food and huge portions

This restaurant is recommended for kebab dishes. I live in Edinburgh and have been going to this restaurant for the past 10 years, serving Middle Eastern cuisine (Turkish cuisine to be exact).They serve authentic charcoal grilled lamb and chicken kebabs. If you order a main dish, you will receive a free side dish such as salad, charcoal-grilled mushrooms and onions, or onion salad, so it is enough for one or two people to order just one main dish each. The main dish also comes with rice and bread. The bread is grilled on top of the meat, so the meat juices and the flavor of the charcoal seep into it, making it very delicious. Single lamb kebabs and lamb chops are good, but if you want to enjoy a variety of things, we recommend mixed kebabs. It comes with lamb kebab, chicken kebab, lamb chops, and adana (a kind of hamburger steak made with lamb and spices, very delicious). They also serve wine at a low price. If you come to Edinburgh, give it a try at least once.

AMAZING ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Honestly, food is just * chef kiss *, from the starters to the main dishes, everything we ordered was so delicious. The hummus was great and don’t get me started with the lamb ribs 🤤 Portions are generous and they come accompanied with bread, salad and rice. The quality and flavour is unmatched. Thank you so much 🫶🏽

Great authentic Turkish food. A must try. The flavours in their dishes are really authentic.

Great place staff brilliant Food was great loads of it

We visit this restaurant regularly, and it never disappoints! The food is always incredibly tasty, with each dish packed with flavor and prepared to perfection. The service is consistently friendly and attentive, making us feel welcome every time we come. Highly recommend!Kasia&Ferhan

The restaurant is beautiful and the food is delicious, especially the meat kebab and shish tawook. The food is delicious in front of you. The service is excellent. Thanks to the employee Tulja 💯🤩 After eating, they served us tea

Very delicious food, so so so yum food. Highly recommended restaurant.. great staff all of them was smiling and welcoming especially Tulga 😍

Delicious food.. good stuff.. thanks for Tulga. Come to eat best kebab and meat 😍👍🏼

I’m here visiting my sister and her family from Canada and we had a phenomenal experience. The staff were all so friendly and welcoming. Very family friendly. Service was excellent and the food was glorious. Can’t recommend them enough. Really glad we found them!

Fantastic authentic Turkish food & great service. Really tasty with big portions - highly recommend!

Good food and very attentive and polite service. Our large group was excellently seated and well taken care of in the medium-sized restaurant.

Better experience Better service Better food

I enjoyed the casual atmosphere and the food of this restaurant. However, I found the food a little low in flavor. The service was friendly and effective. if you are in the mood for Mediterranean food, this restaurant is a safe option.

Great Turkish food and really nice service. I’m giving 4 stars to atmosphere as it was quite loud and noisy, otherwise perfect. I had the Adana and it was great!

Restaurant serving Mediterranean/Turkish food. Meat and the food in general was very fresh and very flavory, you can feel it is freshly cooked. The service was kind . We had a nice dinner thank you for all we will recommend and come back again Halal food by the way

We shared the Verdo special between three. Lots of meat very well cooked. The star was the lamb ribs.

Very good food, great service .

His food is good, but his behavior is very bad. The restaurant manager won't help you if you die On top of this, he demanded, otherwise you ask for a second type, it is not obligatory, and when the order comes, all of them are the same as each other, he said this with sauce, and this without knowing that the second type is different as the price on the menu, but put it the same as the second at the same price 🙁 The pressure increases knowingly, and I say the word, “May God hold me accountable for it.” They repeat, “Whoever enters is wearing a veil,” and if You are an Arab, and the one with the Turks has hateful looks, and may God eat it with his eyes, you are racist and rude.

Had a lovely meal and helpful staff. I would visit the verdo again when in Edinburgh

A well-run, authentic Turkish-style store. The portions are super generous (the complimentary appetizers are very appetizing), and the meat and pancakes are grilled over charcoal fire, which is so rare that you can smell the aroma as you pass by the door. I ordered two special dishes for the staple food, and the seasonings were surprising, creating a taste not found in other barbecue restaurants. There are also easter eggs in the post-dinner bill section!

Great food and amazing service.

Came here after reading all the reviews. Did not disappoint, nice wee venue, service really good, reasonably priced. Food absolutely delicious! They were actually turning folk away as it was fully booked, so that tells a story. Doesn't look much from outside, but i can guarantee you will have the most authentic and delicious turkish food.

Amazing food, compliments to the chef. Authentic Turkish food. Highly recommended for anyone who wants proper grilled meat and chicken. The portions are huge. Verdo special was superb.

One of the best Mediterranean cuisines restaurants that we have been to! The portion size is generous, very tasty food, served with patience and care. Highly recommended!

I enjoyed the best Turkish food in Edinburgh provided by Verdo Turkish BBQ. The excellent taste of their food is beyond words and I went to their restaurant again a second time to taste their food.

Excellent grills, and starters. As authentic as you can get for Turkish food outside of Turkey.

Delicious food and plenty of it! Enjoyed a family meal very much-thanks.

A restaurant full of racism, especially for Arabs.... The honorary position in the restaurant became in front of me and he attacked a veiled woman with ugly words.

Fantastic food and amazing service, would recommend 100%

By far the best Turkish restaurant I've ever been to. Definitely recommend it! The servings are big and the staff is very friendly!

The food was ok, but the customer service was below average! Work on your social skills, guys!

- Authentic food and very delicious. - The price is affordable (20% off for takeaway) and a good amount of food. - open until late - place to come with family and friends. - I would come with a partner, but not for my first date - my favourite in Edinburgh

Was full up half way through, couldn't stop eating, feel really ill now... I regret nothing

First time trying turkish cuisine. It was amazing and the treatment was also top notch. I will back for sure. Greetings from Puerto Rico

Fantastic authentic Turkish food

Authentic food. Best BBQ in Edinburgh. Amazing value for money.

It's an amazing place to eat. Friendly staff, delicious food, and a great environment. Highly recommended

Amazing food and amazing service!!! Would definitely recommend it!!!

Excellent barbeque meat, good service! Value for money. Recommend

Excellent food, top notch BBQ but extremely awful customer service!! We went in just after 5.30pm on a Friday night. Restaurant was 40% full. Was quickly shown to the table. The server took our order was cold, but the food came very quickly. The kebab and lamb ribs we ordered were wonderful. My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed them. Towards the end, I went to the toilet. Outside the toilet, I was asked rudely if I have finished. At the same time, without me knowing, they also asked my wife at the table and attempted to clear the dishes at the same time. While the server was doing that, she asked "bill yeah?" and turned away. My wife didn't have time to answer. On my return to the table, the bill was already on the table. We haven't even finished our drinks, she brought the card machine twice to urge us to pay. It wasn't even 90mins since we entered the door, and we weren't told that we needed to vacate by certain time. We were annoyed, so finished our drinks quickly, paid and then leave. We understand Friday nights are busy. We didn't even take our time unnecessarily. That was very unprofessional and have ruined our evening. It's a shame cos the food was very delicious. But it is not the only good Turkish restaurant in town. There are other choices. We won't be back!

In this restaurant the food is delicious and the service is excellent.

Best Turkish food I’ve ever had!! Recommend the chefs special as you get a bit of everything to try

The food is really excellent, for £20 the quantities are copious. The BBQ meat is delicious, you have an assortment of fresh and grilled vegetables, bread also cooked over charcoal which is excellent, in short you will get your money's worth and you will eat very well! I recommend this restaurant.

Great busy small, but loads of atmosphere. Good quality and large portions especially the Verdi Special for two. The only thing that spoils it slightly is customers leaving the door open, not the restaurants fault.

Great BBQ, amazing value for money. Good for groups.

Thank you very much for your hospitality. Food was excellent, tasty and portions are generous. Great spot for an authentic experience Thank you

My recent experience left a bitter taste in my mouth, overshadowing any semblance of culinary delight with its blatant display of racism and utter disregard for customer satisfaction. Upon entering the establishment, I couldn't help but notice the staff's suspicious glances exchanged amongst themselves. Despite my attempt to extend a friendly inquiry about our welcome, their demeanor remained frosty and unwelcoming. We opted for the Iskandar from the Verdo special section and the Lab ribs from the Charcoal special, enticed by the promise of rice, salad, and Turkish bread accompanying each dish. However, when our order arrived, it was glaringly incomplete, lacking the essentials as advertised. When I sought clarification from the staff, I was met with hostility and raised voices, a shocking display of unprofessionalism. Seeking resolution, I requested to speak with the manager, only to be met with further disappointment. The manager's response was not only dismissive but veered into the realm of gaslighting, denying the very existence of the menu descriptions. Such blatant deceit only underscores the toxic culture pervading this restaurant. What truly appalled me was the manager's 24-year tenure in the industry, marred by an appalling lack of respect and decency. His refusal to acknowledge our concerns and engage in a civilian dialogue is a testament to the restaurant's systemic issues. It's no wonder that amidst the chaos, the one-star reviews I've stumbled upon echo sentiments of racism and discrimination. While the cuisine may tantalize the taste buds, it pales in comparison to the importance of basic human decency and respect. If Verdo hopes to salvage any semblance of dignity, it must confront its ingrained racism and prioritize training its staff in the principles of inclusivity and respect. Until then, I dont recommend this to anyone!

My favourite restaurant in edinburgh and I've been coming here since 2015. No other Turkish restaurant compares to verdo. the chicken shish,lamb shish are my favourites and are perfectly cooked with a charcoal taste.this is complimented perfectly with lovely bread,salad and rice . Authentic and superb in every way . 100% Highly recommended

Really enjoyed this place! The most tastiest lamb shish I’ve tried in Edinburgh🙌🏼 Nice atmosphere and very friendly staff!

We got a warm welcome and ordered our food. There is not a massive choice lamb or chicken but what you get is delicious. You get a really large portion of rice which a lot gets wasted. The salad and dips were really nice and we got a lovely cup of Turkish tea at the end.

Fantastic food cooked to perfection and reasonable prices for the amount you get

Great food. Friendly staff. Utterly freezing inside though and the toilets are arctic.

Me and my friend went to this restaurant, its small and very cosy, the customer service was 5 stars, but when I tell you the food was 10 stars I mean it is, I am one the most fussy person in this world when it comes to food, it was very fresh and tasted so yummy, thanks a million for everything and looking after us, see you very soon. Alishah, Seher and family

The kebabs here are the very best in Edinburgh. They're prepared on open charcoal barbeque and taste divine! Great service but can be a bit pricy, even with the discount. Never regret the food or service.

Verdo Restaurant: A Memorable Birthday Celebration with good food I recently celebrated my birthday on 22/12/2023 at Verdo Restaurant, and it was an evening filled with delightful flavours and memorable moments. The ambiance of the restaurant set the perfect tone for a special occasion, with its inviting décor and welcoming atmosphere. The star of the evening was the mixed platter, a diverse selection of delectable treats that tantalized the taste buds. The variety offered on the platter was impressive, showcasing a medley of flavours and textures that truly stood out. Each item was thoughtfully prepared and presented, and the hummus, in particular, was a standout—creamy, rich, and bursting with flavor. While the service exhibited moments of slight delays, the overall attentiveness and dedication of the staff were commendable. Their warm hospitality and willingness to accommodate our requests contributed to a pleasant dining experience. The parade of dishes served to our table was well-timed, allowing us to savor each course and engage in the celebration. What truly made the evening special was the joy of sharing this experience with my family. Verdo Restaurant provided a welcoming environment where we could relax, enjoy fantastic food, and create cherished memories together. The decision to opt for a mixed platter for myself while allowing everyone else to choose their individual dishes turned out to be a fantastic choice, as it allowed us to sample a wide array of the restaurant's offerings. Reflecting on the evening, I can confidently say that Verdo Restaurant exceeded expectations. Despite minor delays in service, the quality of food and the overall dining experience more than compensated. I am eager to return and explore more of their menu, as the flavors and hospitality have left a lasting impression. Verdo Restaurant is a gem for those seeking an amalgamation of great food, comfortable ambiance, and shared moments with loved ones.

Amazing! Authentic Turkish BBQ! Smells amazing, tastes amazing, the service was great! Everything was delicious and reasonably priced! Really enjoyed it! No pictures, it was too delicious and we didn’t have time to take any pictures 😀

Such a really tasty dishes. Would definitely recommend ..

Food was really good, the prices are slightly high. Staff were really friendly as well.

Excellent lamb chops. Huge portion so a starter is not required. Good value wine.

[18 Nov 2023] chef's special 26/pax good hot and cold starters - fantastic, really good pide mains - some salad, and a lot of kebab. the shish kebab was great, the chicken tikka was absolutely perfect, and the adana kebab was so-so. lamb ribs were great too. ridiculous portion for 3 people. didn't even come close to finishing. took away happily.

Such a lovely family friendly restaurant. Food freshly cooked on grill. Staff friendly and attentive. Once visited, you'll be back.

Amazing place with a very good staff and amazing food

Delicious food and plenty of it. We had the chefs special set menu and it was great. The staff were really friendly and helpful.

Bizarre experience. Had a hungry child so popped in, we weren't that hungry only wanted 4 starters to share with Mrs. Declined to serve us as restaurant policy that we must order a main each. Can understand if place was full and we were table blocking, but it was 5pm on a Sunday and almost empty. Left and went to Sardinian restaurant 3 doors down, was great.

The best restaurant in Edinburgh very delicious 😋 very clean good service perfect 👍👌⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Fantastic food, all cooked in front of you on the grill.

Really friendly & the food is excellent

Had a fantastic and delicious meal here. Lovely staff and atmosphere as well. Worth every penny.

Great authentic Turkish grill. Cooked over real coals. I was dining alone but I imagine this would be great for groups. Portions were huge but it wasn't a problem to take food home 😎👍