Mezze Ocakbasi

May 3rd, 2023

I don't usually leave bad reviews but this was an a truly shocking experience. I booked a table online a week before I visited the restaurant and received a confirmation email. I went to the restaurant with a few members of my family and let front of house staff know I had a reservation. They looked at me in disgust and told me to wait 10 minutes and didn't sit us down anywhere. We were taken to a table and seated - The manager on shift came to our table and let me know I was in the wrong restaurant and I didn't have a reservation. I corrected him I showed him the email and he then said it must have been booked this morning I corrected him again and showed him an email that was confirmed the week before - it was bizarre. We felt unwelcome and the service was terrible in general - the manager did not apologise or even offer a free coffee or something to make up for the mix up coming from HIM. Also I think it's the first time I've been to a Turkish restaurant and not been offered free bread and the waiter forgot that I had ordered drinks so I had to remind them - usually I would not mind these things so much but the fact that me and my family felt so unwelcome was a horrible experience. My mum was very upset about the situation. The food was mediocre - dessert was awful and I would not recommend the mint tea. I counted a total of four mint leaves in a cup of hot water. If I could give this place zero stars I would.
Apr 25th, 2023

(Translated by Google) I travel very often and this is the first time I was stared at like this, the person who greeted us looked at me up and down to tell me that he was full when the restaurant was practically empty. I then called to book and was told that it was possible... I dont usually rate badly but its really shameful, I sincerely regret having driven 20 minutes for this "restaurant". Of course I strongly advise against this establishment and I hope that the owners will do what is necessary concerning this poor character! (Original) Je voyage trs souvent et cest bien la premire fois que je fut dvisager de la sorte, la personne qui nous a accueilli ma regard de haut en bas pour me dire quil tait complet alors que le restaurant tait pratiquement vide. Jai par la suite appel pour rserver on ma indiqu que ctait possible... Je nai pas pour habitude de mal noter mais cest vraiment honteux, je regrette sincrement davoir fait 20 min de route pour ce "restaurant". Bien entendu je dconseille fortement cette tablissement et jespre que les propritaires feront le ncessaire concernant ce pitre personnage !
Apr 15th, 2023

Had the spicy prawns and chicken casserole, followed by baklava. All was phenomenal.
Apr 14th, 2023

Went there last night and have to say the experience was fantastic. Service was impeccable, our italian waiter was very attentive and recommended several dishes which were beautiful (the spicy prawn starter and mix kebab my favourites). The wines he suggested paired really well with the food. Managed to save some space for dessert and I am glad I did as the warm baklava with ice cream was delicious! All in all a lovely meal and will definitely be returning.
Apr 12th, 2023