Reviews of Ottoman Kitchen - Turkish Restaurant. (Restaurant) in Southampton (Hampshire).

Ottoman Kitchen - Turkish Restaurant

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Turkish restaurant

36-37 High St, Southampton SO14 2DF, United Kingdom

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Information of Ottoman Kitchen - Turkish Restaurant, Restaurant in Southampton (Hampshire)

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Reviews of Ottoman Kitchen - Turkish Restaurant

C. H.

First time at ottoman kitchen and it was amazing. staff were incredible and I must say it was spotless and stunning. Decor was so together, very modern. We went on a Saturday and there was a DJ playing all kinds of music creating a great relaxed atmosphere even when so busy. Then came the food (dribbling ) it was so nice so fresh tasting the waitress recommended what to have and she was not wrong. I now crave the food and cannot wait to go back 🥰

I. L.

It’s recommended by my friend which is fine and nice place to have dinner. The potion of all the dishes is huge and we can finish it at all(we did take it back home and haven’t waste the food). All the staff a really nice and kind and if you don’t know what to have just ask for an suggestion and don’t be shy! The restaurant also have live bands, not really into it but still fine, overall it’s good to try.

D. D.

First visit, much enjoyed. We kicked off with creamy mushrooms and prawn starters, then on to the ‘real deal’ the lamb 🐑 shank which was very very ‘melt in the mouth’ tasty. As you’ll spot in the photos, maybe presentation could be improved. First class waiters and waitresses… great 😊 advice. Good to see ‘the boss’ in circulation ‘lending support and guidance’ as needed. Turkish beer 🍺 and red wine was much appreciated. PS Brought baklava away for Boxing Day sweet.

N. W.

Friendly and welcoming staff. We enjoyed 3 starters and this huge sharing platter for just TWO people?! This easily fed 3 of us with lots left over which we happily took home!

J. D.

Food was average, especially for a restaurant that has won so many awards. Service was immaculate nonetheless, just the food was a let down. Everything tasted pretty much the same and quality wasn’t fresh.

M. D.

Had a lovely lunch. The lamb was seasoned spectacularly. Chicken soup was just what I needed on a cool April afternoon. Staff was super friendly and the Syrah wine paired great with my meal. 9 out of 10 would recommend.

C. Y.

Huge portions, tasty food, fast service

L. O.

We had the most delicious lunch served by delightfully and attentive staff, the best Turkish food we’ve had in the UK, can’t wait to come back again with family and friends, thank you very much

L. C.

Devine food, so flavourful and delicious. Lovely attentive staff who will go above and beyond to accommodate. Highly recommend Ottoman Kitchen, atmosphere is lovely and food is absolutely stunning! I also told them it was my mums birthday when booking online and they did a cake and little song which was completely unexpected and made it really personable and extra special. Really looking forward to returnin. Thanks for having us.

L. R.

First time here...booked in advance which was just as well as this place is clearly popular. Very busy street cafe kind of atmosphere. The service was excellent and the food superb. The only gripe I had was that it was a bit too bright sitting in the main area. Maybe they could dim down the overhead lighting and add more of the twinkly fairy lights round the pillars...would create a better ambience. Anyway..if you go then be sure to be really hungry if you are going for two or three courses! The portions are big and you also get served with bread, dips and olives pre dinner....enjoy!

R. H.

Been wanting to visit here for a long time and it did not disappoint! Fantastic food, super atmosphere and very friendly staff! You are paying at the higher end of the scale here but it was worth the wait. Good beer, good cocktails and super food! I can't talk about the food highly enough. I will definitely be returning here and trying more of the amazing menu. Another thing to note on the atmosphere is the live music! Just adds to what was a very memorable evening.

A. I.

Order a few items. The waiter made mistakes with our order and the service wasn’t great overall. Another waitress would correct the issues and clarify the problems which made the meal more enjoyable but the food was genuinely a let down. I’m a fan of Turkish food and honestly even the most basic Turkish restaurant in London has better quality fresh food for less money. The place also feels like a pub as I’m guessing it was converted from one so the entire atmosphere seems a little disjointed. I try not to judge places on my first visit but honestly I doubt I’ll be visiting again as it doesn’t seem worth it especially since there are better middle eastern spots in Southampton.

R. S.

Travelling all across now I’ve sacked off my business and I must say this place is amazing!!!! Food is so fresh and lovely. Tony (not the tiger) & Manny (not the giant elephant thing from ice age) are EPIC. Two of the most genuinely lovely souls ever. Really happy with them. The singer was super cute too ... but probs not single. As per. Anyways. This place is beyond amazing and everyone I met tonight deserve massive promotions! Love it here. Shame I live so far away. I will be back 🥰

M. Z.

My family & I went here before our trip away and loved this place! The food is so fresh, filling & amazing! Really good quality and the staff are lovely. They were so helpful & welcomed our dog too and so pleased we found this place. Thanks for a fab experience! 🤩

M. C.

Five of us had the great fortune to enjoy dinner here. A superb meal (the slow cooked lamb shank is divine and I couldn't get enough of the imam bayildi), great Turkish wine and very, very generous portions. We were looked after by a wonderfully friendly and attentive waitress who had a great sense of humour and was delightfully charming. We are London based, but, believe you me, the next time we are seeing family in Hampshire, we shall definitely be returning here to enjoy and indulge.

V. V.

Food was quick, free starters, turkush dance - entertainment, live song performances on Friday. Absolutely enjoyed the dinner 👍👍

M. P.

The food was very tasty although service was quite erratic. Some of the starters arrived when we were done with mains, mains for a few people showed up when the rest od us was finishes and some of our orders didn't arrive at all. People were very friendly but also seemed a bit lost as to what food they were serving and to which table (or where the table was). The restaurant is very cosy and has plenty of space including garden. They also have a dedicated menu and space for families with kids. 3/5 stars for me!

B. C.

Great experience at the Ottoman with wonderful food - highly recommend the chicken delight! What truly capped the night off to a 5 star experience was the fantastic live music. Lucy’s fantastic voice coupled with her wonderful song selections made the night! For me it helped set the Ottoman Kitchen apart from other dining experiences in the City of Southampton!

C. B.

My first experience here. Very tasty food, impeccable service, good atmosphere. Happy experience. Congratulations 😉

Z. G.

Very delicious food, lovely atmosphere and wonderful service, warm and hospitable staff. We had a really nice time! Would come again!

B. M.

Great flavors and food was amazing! Service is made by Joseph and really enjoyed. I recommend anytime.

D. R.

The food was delicious, the staff was exceptionally welcoming, we felt well taken care of! First time here, but I will definitely come again! Loved it!

N. A.

One of the best Turkish restaurant we've been to. Took family there. High quality mixed grill, shank and even the chips! All at affordable prices.

Y.

My friend recommended this restaurant and I ordered from deliveroo for first trying. The lamb chops are just amazing. Juicy and fresh. Grilled brilliant. You can enjoy the taste from actual charcoal grill. Would definitely try again

C. B.

Went here for a friends birthday, there was a DJ on which made it a really fun atmosphere and the music was good! The interior is really grand. The food itself took an hour and a half to come out, understandably it was full and there were other big parties to cater for, however it is quite a long time to wait. The cocktails however were amazing, and we got breads and dips whilst waiting. The portions were really generous, so could not eat all of it, but the chicken shish was probably the best chicken shish I’ve had! It’s nice to see the chefs cooking it (like in a kebab shop) and the meat platters looked amazing, though perhaps a bit too much food for two! Overall, the service was good, and the food was worth the wait.

j.

Amazing service, ridiculously amazing food! Stumbled upon this place after paddle boarding and would genuinely travel back down all the way to Southampton just for them.

D. L.

Went with a group of 14. Staff looked after us well and accommodated an extra 2 people even though the restaurant was busy. Enjoyed the food, always good to find something a little different.

K. S.

Had a lovely Meal tonight at the Otterman Kitchen with our friends Andrea and John the food was excellent and the staff were just great. The Manager was very accommodating I liked there beautiful small ice cream pots and he gave me 3, Thankyou for a great a evening

B. S.

Tried this new Turkish restaurant last week and had a great experience, one I'm looking forward to trying again. We ordered from the set lunch menu, which had ample choice. The decor is beautiful and the staff were excellent, one thing that can quite often ruin a meal out is poor service, and thankfully this is not the case here. We had spinach and feta parcels with cacik and baby ganoush followed by chicken shish wraps and adnan kofta, we finished with Turkish delight and a Turkish coffee. All in all a great meal and somewhere I would recommend.

J. H.

Omg, the food here is Amazing!! Please go hungry to do it justice. The service was spot on too. Would not hesitate to come back here

R. Z.

We visited first time after the lockdown. Food is incredible as always, portions are huge, so visit very hungry :) service is top class. The only downside is that the audience around you is very loud sometimes, so it’s a bit hard to talk.

S. S.

The Ottoman Kitchen serves wholesome meals in good quantity. It's such good value for money, maybe a bit too good. We ordered the lunch time special menu which included Warm Bread (with garlic and some spice), a starter(we chose falafel - there were 3 in each served with hummus) and a main course (we ordered chicken shish and chicken wings) which comes with rice and salad. The lunch special menu cost below £12. The proportion of food was perhaps too much for one person, and we did have to leave some food as we couldn't finish them. The food had a rustic presentation and was delicious. Despite the tasty food, it didn't go well with the decor of the place. I had expected a fine dining experience from the spiced up decor of the place. It's only that expectation did not meet reality. Otherwise it was a good experience.

F. S.

How eating out should be in every way! So many good things to say, it's hard to do this place justice. Our initial enquiry (common practice in this current climate) was meant with sick a warm response, it compelled us to come in. Seated really quickly and with a really good, varied menu to cost from, we opted for the mixed shish, haloumi and prawn casserole. Every dish was very tasty, but the stand-out was the lamb shish from the mixed grill. We've eaten several mixed grills and the lamb is normally never as tender as the lamb. But this lamb was perfectly cooked, perfectly tender and full of flavour. It's hard to remember a better lamb dish in any restaurant in a long time. And every aspect of the service was outstanding. These are tough times for the restaurant trade, with huge uncertainty and sadly many will not survive. It's vital that Ottoman Kitchen doesn't become a casualty of this pandemic. A real beacon of excellence in gloomy times...

H. S.

First time actually stopped in Southampton before driving back and went here on a recommendation...which was well thought of! Lovely fresh food, grilled to perfection and great sides. The service was good and attentive and very clean and spaced apart due to Covid19. When I go back to Southampton, I will go back here 👍👍👍❤

G. D.

Over priced for what it is. It won an award and the quality is good - the restaurant itself is lovely. But it is just kebabs. We visited on a busy Saturday night - they managed to fit us in - but it felt rushed because of that. The free flat bread is ok - ours was very chewy. The spicy sausage and falafel was yummy. I had the lamb ribs of which two were to die for - the rest too fatty or over cooked. Lovely charcoal flavour though. I think the Lebanese across the road is better value and a better experience.

C. D.

Great food in an impressive setting. Went here on a Wednesday night during the Southampton Boat Show. Although the restaurant was quite busy, we were able to get a table for 2 without booking. The staff were very welcoming and offered us free bread to start with a range of dips. We started with an 'Efes' (Turkish) beer, which was really refreshing. We ordered the cold and hot meze to share between 2, which with bread was more than enough and good variety. We also had the 'Yakut' wine which was fantastic and I'd highly recommend. After the meal we were offered Turkish tea and Turkish delight on the house, which was a nice touch. The only downside was that when ordering, we questioned if they had Lahmacun (Turkish style pizza) and were told to try the local kebab shop.

s. s.

I went to this new Turkish restaurant last week. It’s a new Turkish restaurant and the everything inside was new and beautiful. We ordered mixed grilled to share. The food quality and taste was good but I didn’t like the way that they cooked the rice. Salad was really fresh. But the price was expensive for the portion. We ordered Kuanfa as a dessert and the taste was good with Turkish coffee. However I tried better Turkish coffee before. Staff was very friendly.

D. H.

This was my first experience of the Ottoman kitchen and I literally just called my best mate and said we're going there for his birthday in a couple of weeks! It looks amazing inside, smelt inviting on entry. I went for the vine leaves to start, as my friends mum used to make them when we're were kids. So it's a favourite of mine. And they were delicious. The complimentary flat breads and dip was delicious. I didn't eat them all because I was scared I wouldn't have space for my main cost. But I must say it wasn't just pitta it was real artisanal bread. Then I had the lamb kofte with rice and salad. The dressing on the salad wad delicious, fresh parsley and high quality olive oil made it stand out. I also couldn't rate the meat enough. Well done guys. I'll be back!

I. G. L.

Great lunch menu £11.95💥, warm bread on the grill (2 sauces)+ any starter + any main course. They also have a full menu. 9 out of 10.👍

A. N.

Every time that i go to that restaurant i am impressed. The food is so tasty and the service very friendly. Also very clean restaurant, respecting all the covid19 guidelines, staff was wearing masks. Amazing relaxing place to eat.

D. v.

One of my favorite restaurants in Southampton! Great variety on the menu and very authentic Turkish dishes

D. H.

Absolutely fantastic restaurant! Fabulous food, lovely atmosphere and attentive staff. Will definitely return.

N. B.

Highly recommended. Great food (mixed platter for four, with lots of bread and dips) and service. Staff very attentive. Covid secure experience. Cannot wait to go again!

J. B.

Unfortunately can't share any food photos as it was all gone as soon as it was served! Staff: very helpful, kind and attentive. We had a minor issue with cutlery but got solved straight away. Food: can't rate this high enough! Piping hot, reasonable plate sizes and so many great flavours. Also complimentary starters were very appreciated. Restaurant: cosy looking, the music in the background sets the mood. Overall fantastic, would highly recommend!

J. T.

Amazing food, nice large portions and the BEST baklava I have ever had

D. D.

Fantastic place to eat.. Book your table at the weekend. Looking forward to returning.

H. O.

Really good food, and good portion size. staff were very friendly, prompt in getting us the things we needed. Aesthetically the restaurant is beautiful, definitely makes you feel like your in Turkey. High standard restaurant, would definitely eat there again. P.s they have special birthday music, and offer free cake to the birthday girl or boy.

S. C.

BEST ever Turkish Restaurant I’ve ever been too! The service and food is 10/10 everything had flavour and was the most tastiest food I’ve had in a long time! Cocktails and drinks were delicious me and my husband had such a lovely evening here I’d come back for sure! Highly recommend. Check them out!

R. W.

WOW. the seabass filet was EXCELLENT and my mom really enjoyed her grilled salmon. Food was absolutely delicious and the restaurant is beautiful! I recommend for sure.

I. S.

Stumbled into this place for lunch when it started raining outside. Wonderful food, atmosphere, and staff.

b. a.

Great food great service Nice atmosphere, children friendly Tasty food, generous portions and very reasonable prices Highly recommended Definitely coming back

M. P.

Good food and very professional staff. Real BBQ meat! And a minor glitch where we voiced a little displeasure was handled very nicely and perfectly friendly.

J. F. (.

The food was excellent, service was top draw also, we had an issue with the chairs at the table but the staff fixed that for us.

T. O.

Food excellent with a belly dancer thrown in for entertainment. She wasn't to eat though. Service was prompt but not over powering.

L. E. M.

It was our first time in this restaurant and we really enjoyed it. The decoration, distribution of the tables and the live music created a nice atmosphere. We liked the food we ordered and the amount is enough to feel satisfied. We will definitely come back

R. M.

Received a very warm welcome. Very friendly staff. Prompt service. Delicious food. Only downside is we weren't served any Turkish delight with our coffee. Bhnfjf

D. B.

Post marathon and after some awesome food I decided to collapse a couple of times lol 😂 the staff were amazing and I really can’t thank them enough …. Apologies for the drama and thanks so much once again

K. U.

Customer service excellent, great menu with lots of Turkish Delights, would recommend this place for large groups and celebrations or a romantic dinner for two.

N. M.

Was a good time for us here, plenty of food, but I suggest to add more napkins on the table. Cheers 🍺

S. S.

Delicious food, Fresh and Tastey, 5 Star for customer Service Specially Murad, Highly recommended, Nice Place for Evening out, will go back again soon.

E. F.

Food was good. Service could do with some changes to get 5 stars.

S. L.

Great food and Music. Highly recommend the lamb, very flavourful and juicy.

J.

I tried the lunchtime deal. Falafel starter was quite dry, but the flavour was good. Chicken shish main was good but nothing amazing, would probably go again for the price.

M. A.

food was okay, taste wasn’t too bad, but I think I’ve tasted better Turkish food elsewhere

J. A.

Amazing food and atmosphere. Very lively. Visited on a Thursday when there was a live jazz band playing. Baklava dessert was delicious. My girlfriend loved her food as well. Next time in Southampton will be visiting again! Recommded

J. L.

Great food and the staff are very welcome

A. J. F. (.

Once I got there, they gave me a free cup of tea. The smell of the grilled food is absolutely fantastic. I love love love this restaurant. I recommend it to anybody like decent food. Please give my review a thumbs up if you like it. Have a lovely day. Ford

S. -.

Lovely food, And great service

b.

I could go on about this place allday and all night and all day again, the food was beyond perfect honestly my tastebuds went into overdrive and I'd like to thank the waitress who i asked for recommendations of the menu, she went above and beyond 10/10 the most attentive waitress in all the land, my friend was a tad chilly, the waitress noticed and closed the back door in a second now that's service, she made sure everything was perfect and it was beyond that. I'd also like to thank the bartenders for looking after us with lovely drinks they were perfect and I'd really like to thank all the chefs who made our meals, you just got a customer for life ❤ greatness all round. I tried alot of different restaurants in the area and enjoyed them but nothing compared to the ottoman kitchen. Thank you once again

D. J.

What an amazing experience. From the moment you walk in the service is on another level. The staff are so attentive and nothing is to much trouble. Drinks were ordered and complementary breads and dips were brought to the table while we decided what to eat. The food was also great well presented and very tasty. The is a restaurant that makes you want to come back to again and again. Well done to the owner and the team for getting it so right.

M. E.

The place is very nice, staff are polite and friendly. Food is so delicious, but I don't recommend it for those who are suffering from GORD, IBS or any bowl disorders. Because it's containing alot of fat (specially Lamb dishes as meat grease is used as a source of flavour while being cooked). Thier Baklava is so perfect and totally recommended.

c. s.

Great food Good price Very very good service very impressed

P. V.

When they opened few years back - it was really an amazing place to go and enjoy Turkish (and a bit of Greek) cuisine. September 3rd, 2021 marks a day I decided for myself - sadly it is not the case anymore. It was a party of 10 pre-booked and we had a great time chatting away, but we had a few issues. This was a second time we had to really wait (1hour and 27 minutes this time) for our main courses. Some of us had ordered starters, but they were arriving with such gaps, that some had finished theirs before last one arrived. The member of staff could not tell what she brought over, when asked (it was Spinach & Ricotta wraps). As for main courses - I ordered liver and asked our lovely waitress to add a note not to overcook them. Plate arrived as one of the last and... Liver was almost lukewarm (and overcooked). When I pointed that out to one of the staff no apology, no sympathy was offered. Lady asked if I wanted them to be warmed up. I pointed out that they are already overcooked. And... She left with the plate. Few minutes later without any words a plate reappeared now with same pieces of liver so overdone that they now had a crispy crust. At that moment I realised that there's no chance for me to enjoy the food at the same time and had lost my appetite. I asked for the plate to be taken away. A promise was made to me by a male staff, that the meal will be taken off the bill. There was another dish which was not hitting the mark - ribs. My friend received her order just to discover, that the amount of rib bone is equivalent to the amount of mainly... fat. She did not wanted to make a fuss and her boyfriend shared his chicken. So they were fine, if not disappointed. But honestly - I've never seen ribs so poor. When we asked for the bill, it arrived with my liver dish still present and I had to go by the bar to explain why it shouldn't be there. Again - no emotions or words were spared for me. Just another bill with my main course taken off. I've worked in a restaurant for 10 years myself and understand, that service is not always going smooth, but two recent trips to this restaurant just shows signs of systemic failures. I hope they will get back to the level they used to be, but for now - I'll think twice before giving them a chance to convince me wrong.

G. C.

Very nice food.good service,all in all a good night out. Discount for NHS staff a bonus.

G. H.

Food was great, staff really looked after us and very helpful

C. N.

Decent for UK... Far away from what things would suppose to taste. £75 dinner for two. One of the few options in Southampton.

M. M.

An extraordinary place with a high and hospitable service !!!

B. J.

Food was mixed, the lamb was tough but the chicken was very good. Small selection of vegetarian food but the limited choices seemed tasty. Portions looked small but were actually very filling. Unlike some restaurants there was a good amount of meat. Pudding selection was mostly generic but a few ottoman dishes which were good. Wait staff were welcoming, attentive and charming. Food was cooked from fresh and very quickly and there was very little wait. Covid precautions were good, the tables were set apart and separated by plastic screens but they did not look bad.

K. F.

Really felt welcome good food great evening definitely go back

J. M.

Really excellent experience, great food, great staff. Perfect

P. T.

First time here very nice food, will go next time

T.

Absolutely amazing food. Good size portions. All left stuffed. Highly recommend

J. J.

What a fantastic restaurant where the food and service is amazing!

R. S.

Lovely food, great staff a real gem of a find.

M. C.

I’m from Istanbul you can’t even find good food like this in Istanbul highly recommend. The manager is so caring and excellent he really looked after me and my wife. Thank you so much guys all the best for you!

M. A.

Tonight we been there but I am not happy with lamb rib was very bad smell I think rib was off

S. Q.

The food was great, everything is cooked in the perfect amount but the drinks were not too much. I ordered mixed kabab with rice, my friend ordered creamy chicken with mushrooms , and we ordered hummus, feta and spinach rolls and for drinks we ordered vegan mojito ( without alcohol) which they were basically lemon juice and mint. The staff are friendly 👍🏻 I will visit again for sure.

a. s.

Food was brilliant the service was fantastic will definitely be back five stars

L. S.

Awesome and very delicious Turkish food. Whole family enjoyed it. A definite recommend when you are in Southampton.

K. D.

Lovely food, well cooked. Nice atmosphere and very attentive staff and even had live music. Great for families too.

G. M.

Amazing food, friendly & attentive staff, great ambiance. Annoyed we haven't been sooner, will definitely be back - thanks for s lovely anniversary dinner!

A. M.

Really love the Ottoman Kitchen. Lovely food and friendly attentive staff. I highly recommend for either lunch or dinner

a. m.

Absolutely awesome food! Took my Russian wife for first time today and our young son - no one was disappointed! Tasty, authentic and great service!

K. K.

Had a wonderful time celebrating my daughters Birthday, service and atmosphere was excellent. Can’t complain! Very generous portion sizes!!!

S. S. (.

In a nutshell, amazing food, wonderful staff but slow service. I do not mean this in a mean way either, it was just noticeably slow service. We had to ask for our drinks about 4-5 times and dishes took a while to arrive. I wouldn't say this meant avoiding them, quite the contrary actually. The issues were down to a really busy night and understaffed due to several no-shows (as the manager informed us). The manager was lovely though, very sympathetic and apologetic and even gave a discount for the inconvenience. Absolutely no issue, lovely lovely place. The important part of any review? How was the food? It was GORGEOUS. I had a mixed hot meze platter starter which was lovely, mains I had a mixed shish (I can't remember the actual name) but the chicken and lamb were amazingly cooked, the charcoal grill really enhanced the flavours and I'd highly recommend! Finally I had Baklava which was sooooo good! Exactly as you'd expect a baklava to be, flaky pastry layers with a sweet (but not too sweet) taste of honey. My only minor complaint is that the music was way too loud, it felt like a nightclub rather than a restaurant. I know this is fine for some but it really hindered conversation and even the staff had to ask us to repeat ourselves at times. Overall I'd highly recommend visiting for amazing food and great staff, just maybe book at less of a peak time if you're on a tight timeframe!

I. C.

Mixed kebab, it comes in a big portion and comes with a side salad which isn't included in this picture

I. P.

I’ve been walking past this restaurant for a while and I’ve been meaning to visit and it did not disappoint! The food was lovely, the atmosphere was great, the prices are good. I will definitely visit again!

d. r.

Absolutely brilliant food and service!

K. J.

Absolutely amazing food here. Very Impressed

A. M.

Love this place. The level of service is superb and I have had excellent food whenever I have been there.

J. v. G.

Life Music, good food and good portion size

M. P.

Very nice ambient, friendly staff, tasty food

E. S.

We ordered food for delivery and I was pleasantly surprised . Food was very good and tasty, cooked and presented well. One of the desserts was forgotten, so I called our delivery man just to let him know about it, within 15 min he came back to bring it,. Excellent customer service. Compliments to the chef, food was very good. Thank you

T. C.

We had been fasting so when we arrived we explained that we could only eat at a certain time, the waitress we had Bűsra was very accommodating, polite and looked after us she made sure we had our food for the time that we could break our fast. Along with the brilliant service from Bűsra the food was also lovely and cooked to perfection. I would recommend this place to everyone to try, I will definitely be returning

P. C.

Excellent food and service 👌 well done !

A. N.

Food is great. Service can improve.

V. M.

Thankyou to the management and all off the staff. Once again food and service was outstanding. This visit was for my son's 21st birthday. The effort they have put in to their outdoor eating areas is amazing.

G.

This is the best food I have ever eat by far. Whether you select to dine in or takeaway this is on the most valuable choices. Very friendly and cosy environment. The service is perfect kind and friendly. Variety of different dishes. The taste of the food is very perfect and original. Definitely the best choice in Southampton!

s. j.

Lovely staff, quick service, lovely decor, clean toilets Delicious authentic food and massive portions at a low price, we normally go to London for proper Turkish but this is the real deal. Whole heartedly recommend it.

B. P.

Food was amazing, shame the service didn't match the food.

W. S.

An amazing place to have dinner. Order their Cold Mezze platter and just enjoy their delicious bread that comes with it. Their lambs are amazing too. Go when there a live band as well, and Stephanie from the Voice sings there sometimes!!

D. E.

Fresh, hot and very well seasoned food. Mixed grill was perfect texture and smokey. Condiments added extra layers of flavour aswell!

D. H.

Good food, excellent entertainment, Lucy was a amazing!

K.

Food was delicious, service was excellent, whole atmosphere was brilliant, sat outside, enjoyed our time there, if we are ever in Southampton again will definitely be going there!

C. M.

Top quality food even on Christmas Day. Who would leave it until Christmas day to decide what to have for lunch? That would be us this year! Ottoman Kitchen got food to us in well under an hour and it was superb. Great, authentic flavours and generous portions too. It is no wonder they are winning awards for their Middle Eastern cuisine. Well deserved.

E. L.

Had lunch here just prior to the lockdown rule of eating inside lifted so we were outdoors under their tent. Wait staff were very friendly and helpful, raising up the tent walls when the sun was out so we could get a delightful breeze through, then lowering them again when the wind picked up. The food was absolutely delicious! My partner and I shared the spinach and feta parcels (app) and the iskender kebab. The parcels were wrapped in a light, flaky wrap. So crispy and addicting, we were fighting over the last piece! The Iskender Kebab was also amazing. The sauce paired perfectly with the yogurt included. We slurped up every last bit and then used the bread to clean the bowl! Looking forward to going back and eating indoors to see the ambiance!

R. Y.

I love this place. Upon arriving you are met by done of the kindest wait staff I have seen in a long time. The building itself is incredible and beautifully presented. The bread and hummus for starter is to die for, I got full off just the bread alone it was that good. Moving on to the mains, they are incredible. The meat is marinaded beautifully and the rice it comes with are cooked to perfection. Not being from Turkey myself I cannot comment on how authentic the cuisine is however weather it is authentic or not what I can say is it's really good. And come the end the bill won't even leave that big a whole in your wallet.

S. M.

Service and food was really great and efes on draft is always a winner. They have made a great effort with outdoor dining due to current restrictions. We will be back to try out more of the menu 👍

R. A.

Being a massive fan of such cuisine I was very excited to sample the menu here. I WAS NOT DISAPPOINTED!!! The food was absolutely delicious - fresh, tasty and cooked right in front of you. There was a great selection on offer including some fantastic fish dishes and a great selection for vegetarian too. We had fantastic service, nothing was too much trouble for them and they took great care to explain different elements of the menu when asked. Our glasses were never empty and our stomachs were certainly full after such a tasty meal. They offer a lunch and evening menu and to top it off also offer takeaway although I will say the restaurant is lovely so worth staying to enjoy. We will definitely be returning again and again with friends and family. A lovely new treasure for Southampton!

L. S.

Absolutely fabulous. I have never had so much attention and consideration paid to my food allergy. Staff so helpful and friendly. Food was excellent, very tasty, varied menu and good size portions. Not one negative from anyone. Will definitely return

M. O.

The real Turkish tastes in UK. Test very tasty food

a. c.

The most delicious turkish food we ve ever had, reastaurant is new, elegant and clean. The staff could work a bit on their manners, e.g smile a bit and make more eye contact with customers. But all in one 10 out of 10

I. M.

Very good and tasty food. Good portions too. Splendid margaritas🤩 they have like a tent now so we can eat outside even when it's raining

C. U.

My daughter Esther booked this palace for my 59th birthday. The food was great. The Mix grill Family Platter and Seabass was fantastic. We were served by Busra who was very nice, welcoming, and her service was excellent :)

T. E.

Excellent atmosphere, nice food quality and portion. Staff is quite friendly and helpful

K.

A bit chaotic from start to finish in a sentence. We were a table of four who found ourselves waiting a lifetime for drinks and desserts on a Saturday evening. It would seem that waiting staff were not assigned to areas or tables and there were no check backs once we had received our mains. A lot of masks were below noses, some managers were not wearing any at all and there were several men in black jackets not doing very much - We had been told upon receiving the bill that they were short staffed that evening but in which case, surely management should be helping? The staff were busy but waiting times were ridiculous. The music playing was far too loud and it would have been better suited to a nightclub than a Turkish restaurant on a weekend post lockdown. Not a great night.

S. P.

Highly recommend Ottoman Kitchen Southampton. Had a table outside with the fams. Had the mixed Eskander kebab and it was lush. Other things were Hummus/green salad/chicken shish If you want good food go here. Good for families as well. Thanks guys, happy to come again. Cheers.

M. H.

Delicious food. Must try. Also try for Turkish tea if you like black tea.

C. K.

Quality and authentic tasting food. Service from waitress Nagi was outstanding. We'll definitely come again!

R. S.

Delicious traditional food, the closest to authentic Turkish cousine I've have ever had, definitely worth the wait! Staff friendly and helpful! 5/5

M. E.

Food was great , service was fast and very well presented, entertainment was live and good sound , perfect also for family's, plenty space , will visit again thank you

B. R.

They made us amazing vegetarian wraps without onions and garlic. Loved them!

F. L.

Had the chicken platter, which was very good serving for 2. The outdoor seating is fairly crowded, especially on a Saturday afternoon, with just about a person spacing between tables

b.

It's a nice place, we ate many plates and all of them were tasty, yes....I will visit again and I will recommend to friends! BUT ......a desert should be offered on the house, just a small, tiny piece,but it SHOULD!!!

M. L.

Gave this new Turkish restaurant a try for a friends Birthday. There was 11 of us and we ordered the mixed platters to share. The food came out quick and was very tasty. Our waitress was fantastic, very friendly and always smiling. We all had a great night.

K. J.

Sitting on laurels! Its beautiful, chandeliers, food counters, painted ceiling, but lved Turkish side of Cyprus and this ain't all that. Another restaurants deserves 'best Turkish restaurant, needs impartial food critique to reappraise this. SO not family orientated, my sons food came way late, Turks don't do that, they make sure kids fed 1st. Liked DJ there, helped dampen down echoey, loud atmosphere. Don't go if you're a 'sensitive' - or sit outside in canopy area.

F. C.

The food was superb! I had a chicken casserole which was delicious. The chicken was tender and not over cooked. The rice was fluffy and not dry. The decor was impressive with a warm ambiance. There were large pictures of Southampton on the walls that added character. The staff were friendly and attentive. I will certainly come again!

P. C.

Oh my goodness. This restaurant was brilliant and the food delicious. We rocked up at 10pm on a Thursday and the staff accommodated our party of 7 with no problem. The staff were helpful, funny, witty and coped well with us. Just great. Do eat here. You'll have no regrets.

S.

This place is an absolute gem, waitresses were very attentive, food tasted fantastic, chicken cooked perfectly (cant tell you how much i cant stand dry chicken 😅), for dessert i ordered sutlac which was lovely and creamy, food came quick we werent waiting too long, you could tell it was fresh too so none of that reheated business here. Between 6 of us came up to just over £100 which honestly speaking is not bad at all, i like that they didnt include the service charge and leave it up to your discretion, i was more than happy to tip though 😀. Had a Great night, thank you 🙏🏽❤

S. P.

Awesome food! We'll presented dishes in a pleasant setting that's more upscale than most Turkish restaurants that I've been to. Like most Turkish restaurants, you get free flat bread with 2 different Turkish sauces and some olives (although the portions of sauces are a bit smaller) and a free salad for the table to share. Unfortunately, you do NOT get free Turkish tea like most other Turkish restaurants. The £11.99 lunch special (where you choose a starter sand main) is ONLY available Monday to Thursday!

M. A.

Collected a takeaway from here during lockdown 2.0 Food was really tasty and great value for money. Bushra made the service very welcoming and looked after us well. Will definitely revisit next time I am in Southampton

C. P.

Have eaten here many times, I had initially booked Sunday the 27th of December but with our looming tier 4 I had to cancel, but to my delight they had spare bookings for Christmas Day so we decided to eat our Christmas dinner that is in the fridge Boxing Day and had a delightful Turkish dinner instead. They have put up extra screens between the tables so you feel extra safe and observed management dealing with a group of dinners who tried to enter the doors without masks and calmly gave them masks to wear, a very COVID safe restaurant in my opinion, looking forward to eating here again when able to open.

d. f.

What a lovely place & the staff just make you so welcome the food is very good 👍 😀 me & my mate had 6 hours 2 kill before we could get the car 🚗 ferry ⛴ back to the Isle of Wight and the time just flew by. Thank you & next time I'll be bringing the wife with me x

A. I.

So nice and clean place to have a halal dinner. Very descent, lovely and elegant staff that answer your needs before you say it. Good selection of background traditional turkish music. Tried Sirloin steak and mix shish that were lean, tasty and in reasonable amount. Even, appetizers, cake and Turkish tea were made with love. Above averages cleanliness for the toilets and social distance respected.

c. L.

Very nice food.. sat outside very good service reasonable prices.. would definitely go again but inside be better when possible.

B. A.

Loved the food. But the ottoman platter was definitely not for 3-4 People. There was two of us and we finished it off easily. The prices are decent. Next time I shall go for an Individual meal might work out better economically.

N. Y.

Great food at very reasonable prices and decent size portions

D. S.

Just loved it....Good collection of Starters, Main and Deserts...Don't miss Turkish Tea...☕

L. S.

Great restaurant and food, although it’s not hugely clear whether it wants to be a bar or a restaurant, so when it’s full, it’s almost impossible to have a conversation due to ‘DJ Trevor’ playing music and the echoey nature of the building. This is really the only thing that lets it down.

D. P.

Really nice food and great service. It's situated in the middle of Southampton, sonparkong is a couple of minutes walk away, but that's the same for most places in a city centre. We went as a large group of 12 people, the food came out hot, tasty and pretty promptly. Also had vegetarians in our group which were well catered for with choice.

A. T.

Food and service fantastic, only thing I didn't like was that the music was a bit loud - but that's me, probably fine for everyone else! Well worth a visit and will be going back

C. G.

Excellent food and friendly staff

H. J.

The food was amazing and very reasonably priced. The staff were also very polite, friendly and accommodating. We'd booked a table for two but unexpectedly gained a third member at the last minute, but they were still able to make room for us.

A. L.

Amazing value! Three of us ate here, had starters, mains and desserts, plus wine. Not only was the food great, (veggie friendly options too), the bottle of wine we chose particularly nice, the service very good, but we were pleasantly surprised when the bill came too.

M. N.

Amazing restaurant! The food was delicious and service was incredible! Would 100% recommend

M. S.

Service was good, enjoyed the complimentary bread and dip. Soup was nice as well and they were very generous with the feta in my salad. Overall quite tasty food in a lovely setting.

K. G.

Been to this amazing restaurant tonight and what can I say 😍 the food was absolutely unbelievable and so was the service as always👌 Can’t wait to come bk again buy far the best restaurant in Southampton!!!!

C. J.

Loved this place... yummy food, friendly and knowledgeable staff. Clean loos. Well done to all.

G. U.

Came here not so long ago and had the most amazing waiter Tony his energy and enthusiasm really made it a Fantastic place to eat will most definitely be coming back when he's working

Y. S.

Amazing atmosphere and great authentic decor. Service was good and quick. Food was amazing as expected.

E.

What a great addition this place is to the Southampton restaurant scene. Delicious food cooked to perfection which for us was the “Full Platter” Service was friendly and attentive, atmosphere good, I just thought the lights were a bit bright but that’s a minor complaint. Will certainly be returning in the near future.

A. I.

Food was fantastic, will next time only have a mains as having a starter was too filling and could not eat all main.

N. H.

An absolutely fabulous lunch celebration here today. The staff were so polite and helpful and the food was amazing. Will definitely recommend Ottoman Kitchen to family and friends. They even presented me with a cake and sang happy birthday. Very very impressed. Thank you to all of them

E. T.

Amazing atmosphere. Delicious food. Great for parties

A. B.

Absolutely delicious food and fabulous service. We had such a great time and would return in a heartbeat. Even the taxi they ordered for us, the driver was excellent.

D. B.

Lovely food, great, busy place with a fantastic atmosphere. Would recommend, especially with montepulciano at under £19

C. M.

I am a carnivore and love my meat. This is simply the best meat restaurant I have been to. Very reasonable prices also

J. F.

Very nice, can get busy, food is nice (based on 4 visits) and Turkish wine is available. What else do you need?

M. O.

Had a great takeaway meal, Falafel wrap, Halumi, and a Greek salad which was fab for work the next day. Also a piece of delicious baklava. Very friendly too.

D. S.

Great food bit of confusion with food coming to table even though we hadn't ordered as yet but ok in the end.

C. S.

Lovely food and friendly staff. Our 16 year old loved the mocktails. Me too if I am honest.

B.

Very nice place, excellent service and friendly staff. The food was tasty and the mains very nice. I think the starters were overpriced for what you get and the beers a bit expensive (most 330ml for a fiver). Overall great place I would definitely go again (I will just skip the starters ;) )

T. B.

Excellent food and service. The staff went above and beyond for us. Didn't know what to eat so got the starter platter and the family platter. Was great!

D. L.

First time here and will return. Loved it. Staff excellent at being observant to your every need. Fab.

C. W.

Excellent service!! Food was good too. Highly recommend

D. C.

Love Ottoman Kitchen. Recently visited for wifes birthday, then brothers partners birthday and most recently on a works night out. Food is always exceptional and at a reasonable price. Bar service could be swifter but not really a problem, just a missed opportunity for the business to make some extra money. Will be going again as soon as possible, just need a reason.

C. E.

We have been there for the New Year Party and was amazing. The food very tasty. The staff very friendly. Manager very good. We have had a party, we have had fun and we have eat the best. Recommended 5*

M. C.

well furnished authentic interior, brilliant food and service. Our waitress Eden was very friendly and gave great recommendations. Will definitely come back

l. c.

Best Turkish food I have ever eaten..also couldn't believe the price and how cheap it was for the amount we had and the quality. I am gutted I live over 2 hours away :(

Δ. Π.

I been at this place this evening and the only word I can say is nothing less than amazing!!!! Perfect food and wonderful service!!! Well done guys, I’m definitely coming back! :)

A. N.

Wow and I mean it wow. The service is great the food is yammy. Its just great. Will have our date night with the mrs here and we live in arundle thats how much we love this place.

S. B.

Nice decor but only 1 ladies toilet for a large place. Nice food, had lamb scewer which was tasty and tender with rice and salad. Mixture of starters, garlic mushrooms were lovely. All very nice but had take aways just as good and a lot cheaper (prices for a restaurant ok tho) staff ok apart from one who looked like she'd had a row with her boyfriend and wasn't talking to us instead of him, spent more time looking at her phone than serving. Side note.... not the first time this has happened in restaurants and I don't bother going back to them. Phones should not be allowed during working hours.

a. A.

I visited this place last night and I have 2 comments on it. First talking about the food , the food was delicious and just fantastic. I had chicken kebab and hummus. Second, which is the downside about my visit is the attitude at least from the server . He was rude and pushed the plate of starters while I was eating and placed the main dish like wth. First I was eating and second respect me as a customer and move the starters plate calmly. Strangely said thank you . How rude!? Idk why did that happen. I hope it won’t happen to anyone and I won’t visit this place again unless I hear that they changed their attitude and get some training to be respectful.

M. W.

Lovely food and friendly staff. We'll definitely be back. We especially enjoyed the complimentary warm bread with traditional dipping sauces.

V. K.

Go mad: Trust the waiter! Four of us ate here on the evening of Dec 29th. The restaurant was roughly a third full. From the start the restaurant staff were helpful and friendly and service was prompt. They gave us enough time to settle then popped over to take a drinks order. A few minutes then on to the food. I often ask waiters what they would have if they were eating at the restaurant tonight. It forces me to choose things I wouldn’t normally eat. Our waiter recommended the lamb ribs and promised me that if I ate them I’d order them every time I visited in future. I took the challenge. A word about the starters: you’re provided flat breads free of charge along with various dips. If you’re out and not terribly hungry (or trying to keep the cost down) these would make a good small starter on their own. We had a sharing platter to start that contained halloumi, calamari, sausage and feta parcels. All were good, the calamari especially so; it’s so easy to overcook calamari into rubber bands but this was delightful. Then on to the main course. I’m a little lost for words. It’s very easy glibly to say that something was the best thing you’ve ever eaten, unlikely as that is. So instead I’ll say that I can’t remember ever having eaten anything nicer than those six or seven lamb ribs. Beautifully spiced, perfectly cooked (I asked for, and received, pink). The bulk of the meat was soft, the edges were crisp and crunchy. Utterly perfect. They were so good that there wasn’t a speck of meat left on them when I’d finished. I’d have eaten the bones if I could. It wasn’t just me – the consensus round the table was that the food was superb. One of our party said he’d never had lamb like it (I’m not sure which he ordered, I’m afraid). One tiny niggle: There’s some kind of timer in the place that whistles. It went off three times while we were eating and, while it only lasts a few seconds, it’s a piercing and irritating noise. They need to sort it out. Two courses for four of us plus a couple of cocktails, a bottle of wine and six pints of beer were £160 (the drinks were £70 of that, so beware). This means the Ottoman kitchen will be confined to special occasions, but we’ll definitely be back. And the waiter was right: I’ll be eating the same meal again.

C. B.

Food delicious. I had lamb kebab which was very tasty. Portions are very large so you might want to share, although other diners did take away what they could not finish. Staff really friendly.

D. C.

Excellent Turkish restaurant with great decor, friendly staff and a very wide selection of authentic Turkish food. Kebab with yogurt was great and even had a nice long island iced tea with it. Only complaint would be how rich the sauce was!

O. I.

Very lovely food... Great portion sizes too. Amazing service

M. S.

Tasty food nicely presented, good service, fairly clean toilets, live music and fair prices

F. A.

Myself and my husband stumbled across this amazing restaurant while exploring Southampton. As I am from Turkish descent I was immediately attracted to the name and the building itself is of great character. On entering we were immediately emersed in the authentic ambience and the staff were friendly from start to finish. The menu offers a variety of fresh kebabs and also traditional Turkish cuisine so there is lots of choice, the food was of great quality and value for money. We rounded it off with Turkish çay served with some complimentary Turkish delight. We are from Berkshire but would drive especially to visit again, next time with the family!

Y. F.

If you havent been.... go! Lovely food. Nice people. Nice surroundings. Would definitely recommend. Was my first time but I'll definitely go again

A. N.

Never before eaten turkish cuisine, we booked in at the ottoman kitchen due to the excellent reviews it had. We were not disappointed. We ordered our food and drinks from an excellent waitress who within 2-3 minutes bought out a free appetizer of pitta bread and sauces. This was so Moorish and once eaten she asked if we wanted more, couldn't refuse this as it was delicious. The starters came out, I had the mushrooms and my wife had halloumi. My starter was the best tasting starter I have ever eaten. I could have eaten it as a main, my wife's halloumi was equally delicious as I tried hers. 10/10 for starters. Mains were unbelievable, I had creamy garlic chicken with peppers and my wife had chicken shish. The main thing I can say about these dishes is the amazing taste. I love food to be tasty and not bland and these mains score high with us. 10/10. We will definitely return in the near future for second helpings. Absolutely fantastic service, restaurant and food which I forgot to mention is cooked at the front of house open kitchen style.

L. B.

Lovely food great entertainment

C. O.

Really nice food am amazing staff

L. H.

Came to Ottomans for my birthday and was very excited to try this new restaurant. We had just recently come back from a two week holiday on Turkey so was expecting it to be decent to say the least. The restaurant is decorated very well and the layout is very nice as you can see the chefs cooking your food. We ordered the mezze to start and it did not disappoint! It was delicious, the falafel were amazing and the halloumi was to die for! My main course was the Bayti mixed grill of minced lamb and chicken again I was very impressed by the taste and presentation! Food was very good and they even had Efes beer available. Very authentic food and great atmosphere the staff were very friendly and helpful as my children had a peanut allergy and they made sure their food was served and prepared separately from everything else. I would highly receommend going here if you like Turkish food or meat lol I am 100% going back for another meal and they also do takeaway which is even better! Get yourselves down to Ottomans ASAP!

G. B.

One word. What a place. Turkey eat your heart out. Kebabs for days. Felt like I was in Istanbul. Classic menu. Classic music. Classic tap water. Not a second was wasted. Cleaned my plate until it shined. Thank you so much to the whole Turkish team that made my night one of the best of my life. God bless. Goodnight.

N. L.

Fantastic food!!!

S. M.

Delicious food and friendly service, would definitely recommend!

P.

Great food great singers

M. M.

Can highly recommend this restaurant, lovely food and the staff are just so kind and polite.

a. l.

Lovely place, nice atmosphere and very tasty food. The service could be a little better, staff were very polite just not as attentive as you would expect.

C. V.

All good! Friendly staff, tasty food, you are treated with attention and respect!

S. C.

Amazing food , I felt like being in a restaurant in Istanbul. Service was good and lunch meaning deal is great and portions are massive. The only complain is loud music which is not Turkish please change the music to have some Turkish music rather than that 5 star experience and their baklava and kunefa is mmm amazing. One more thing Airan served in a small glass should be pint glass .

J. H.

Food is absolutely stunning. Its a must go to for eating out.

T. D. H.

First time eating here and the food was great will definitely come again

P. H.

Very good service, delicious food. Our first meal out since before lockdown, and we really enjoyed it.

S. K.

Excellent Food and Service, a must for an evening out.

D. “. V.

Great food there and all the staff were welcoming and very friendly

G. D.

Bit rushed with the food but it was nice and good atmosphere. Just needs a little improvement with the service and drinks.

T. L.

Lovely food Nice staff Cant wait to see the inside, we only used outdoor space due to Covid restrictions

A. Q.

Service was a bit slow but food was lovely. The waitress was very helpful.

L. R.

Great food and atmosphere. Our order was forgotten and incorrect. Refreshments were slow to arrive. Staff very apologetic and worked hard to rectify. Would still go again!

A. Q.

Food was excellent. Service was exceptional, restaurant atmosphere was very relaxed and welcoming. Thanks.

S. s.

Nice food and nice personnelle but had to wait quite a while to get served and then get the food and drinks.

T. A.

Delicious food and fantastic customer service from all the staff, especially Ali.

B. S.

Great food, prompt service. Fantastic welcoming staff. Nice to see food being cooked in front of you.

g. g.

Ottoman Kitchen is a nice turkish Restaurant, offering delicious dishes, which will be cooked fresh for you. Especially the lamb meals are very tasty. Affordable price level, we payed 28 GBP each for the main course, a bottle of white wine shared amongst the six of us and a dessert + espresso. So Ottoman's is definitely a recommendation for dining in Southampton.

F. A.

Good food, nice staff. They need to improve their grills.

M. L.

It was ok. But I have definitely have better Turkish food, for example Zeytin in London.

i. m.

Fantastic food and service

s. b.

Great meal and super friendly staff!

D. P.

Really nice food and great service. It's situated in the middle of Southampton, sonparkong is a couple of minutes walk away, but that's the same for most places in a city centre. …

G. B.

One word. What a place. Turkey eat your heart out. Kebabs for days. Felt like I was in Istanbul. Classic menu. Classic music. Classic tap water. Not a second was wasted. Cleaned my plate until it shined. Thank you so much to the whole Turkish team that made my night one of the best of my life. God bless. Goodnight.

A. A.

A1 service, delicious food

B. A.

Loved the food. But the ottoman platter was definitely not for 3-4 People. There was two of us and we finished it off easily. The prices are decent. Next time I shall go for an Individual meal might work out better economically.

I. B.

Lovely food, great service 👍🏽

A. T.

Food and service fantastic, only thing I didn't like was that the music was a bit loud - but that's me, probably fine for everyone else! Well worth a visit and will be going back

M. A.

Collected a takeaway from here during lockdown 2.0 Food was really tasty and great value for money. Bushra made the service very welcoming and looked after us well. Will definitely revisit next time I am in Southampton

D. C.

Love Ottoman Kitchen. Recently visited for wifes birthday, then brothers partners birthday and most recently on a works night out. Food is always exceptional and at a reasonable price. Bar service could be swifter but not really a problem, …

D. P.

Visited this restaurant for the first time this evening. The service was excellent and the food was very tasty. Will definitely be coming here again. Thank you

J. S.

Food was ok. The Family platter could have had a bit more food. The wings were burnt and a bit bland, the lamb ribs were a bit undercooked. The lamb and chicken sish were really nice 😋

S. H.

Beautiful food,friendly staff...couldn't fault anything

E. C.

Food was very nice service wasnt good

S. A.

Very amazing food and service.specially baklava i think best baklava i ever had in my life crispy and fresh.

J. D.

First visit, won't be the last. Great food and great service. Good choice of food, the staff were friendly along with reasonable prices.

S. R.

Had a fantastic evening here. Food was out of this world! Service was good even tho they where short staffed due to holidays. Wish i lived locally i would be here weekly.

S. M.

Fantastic meal, very tasty and large portions.

R. R.

Service was brilliant from Baris! Food was absolutely phenomenal too! Would totally recommend to anyone.

V. A. M.

Lovely staff, delicious food, if i ever go back to southampton i will definetely go back here!

R. P.

First time and so glad we went for lunch. Fabulous food and super staff. Definitely recommend

J. B.

Very nice food!!!

N. C.

Really nice place. Beautifully decorated. The food is great with a good variety to choose from. Really enjoyed the chef specials

m. h.

Tasty food and good service on a busy eve but for what we paid was not enough really, and therefore expensive

M. G.

The best Turkish food I have ever tasted in London!! Spectacular!! Must visit😊

R. M.

Lovely room. Delicious authentic food. Great service.

r.

Lovely food and really nice staff

J. C.

Amazing

A. H.

Wonderful staff, tasty food, lovely ambiance! Complimentary Turkish tea at the end is a must have! Keep up the great work Ottoman Kitchen staff!

r. l.

We had a lovely meal once we'd been offered a table that wasn't either right by the entrance or in a thorough fair from the kitchen area.

M. I.

Top service from the main Baris. Fantastic food and great service. Would definitely recommend!

r. l.

Had a very good fathers day meal. Friendly with attentive service

R. C.

Great Sunday lunch today. Beautifully cooked meat, good value and very friendly staff. Will definitely return.

J. P.

This restuarant is wonderful Lovely staff that see to your every need beautiful food plenty of room nice decor very clean will def be returning many more times . Good luck ottomon kitchen hope your be there for many more years to come 👍

E. M.

Absolutely outstanding, quality of the service is only surpassed by the food!

K. A.

Its a very nice restaurant, so happy to have a good family restaurant in our area, plus the customer service is just amazing, manager Christina is so nice and kind, her hospitality was just amazed, fully recommended.

K. R.

Great food and amazing service would recommend deffinently

S. I. R.

Great place to dine out. Quality food and good environment. Staffs are equally nice. Recommended!

M. S.

The service is brilliant and the food is top quality would definitely recommend the family platter the deco is amazing the whole atmosphere is brilliant definitely a recommendation for anyone who wants authentic turkish food Oh and the desert woooow

N. C. R.

Nice food polite and professional staff reasonably priced Highly recommended

L. A.

Great atmosphere, delicious food and excellent customer service! Very kind people, offered us a place to perform our salah! Absolutely amazing💐

M. M.

Good food, lovely atmosphere and superb staff. Recommended.

Z. B.

Great food , service and ambient. The personal way beyond ... will go back again ...

S. A.

Excellent food and service, even had birthday cake will definitely be returning again soon!! 👍😀

S. F.

Food was very good, and the platters were great value. However, while the service was friendly it was very slow.

C. A.

We came upon this by chance. We chose the lunch menu. We were offered plenty of choice and it was delicious. The service was excellent.

R. G.

Overall good food and good customer service, only downside is I had to wait a long time for my main, however we were given free chocolate cake (for 4) to compensate.

e.

Amazing service with a huge menu of incredible food

A. S.

Fantastic food, great flavours, had some of the best lamb I have ever tasted.

P. C.

Very nice

M. A.

I am writing review while sitting in a restaurant.. Delicious food, nice ambiance, lovely host. Coming back next time for sure.

V. U. L.

food was fantastic and prices are resonable staff are super helpfull houmus and mixed grill was perfect

P. W.

Excellent food. Good quality and quantity. Went away very satisfied from both perspectives.

C. H.

Best meal in a very long time. Service was outstanding. Food beautiful...

K. S.

Great food, Delicious taste from One of the best Chef around the South Coast. 👍👏👏👏👏🧿👨‍🍳🍳

G. F.

Always great to visit! Proper and tasty food !!

P. F.

Nice atmosphere and tasty.

H. H.

Lovely food but not big enough portion

o. s.

It was very good. Staff was very helpful and kind and caring food was delicious. They put extra effort.

p. p. m.

First time eating here today, food is great and so are the staff, definitely be back soon 👍

M. M.

Fantastic food, drinks and service, see you again 😊

A. a.

Very good service. Food was okay. Decor was okay.

G. O.

Absolutely superb, loved it, excellent service, lovely food.

A. J. A. S.

Little bit over priced, and the live music doesn’t really match with the Turkish restaurant environment, personally I think it will be much better without it.

R. S.

Good food, big portions

K. R.

Great Food and a buzzing atmosphere

A. A.

Absolutely perfect, I love this place. Food is delicious.

D. P.

Not particularly cheap but excellent food.

A. C.

Great service and nice decor. Good food, but not the tastiest of Turkish cuisine (relatively).

R. S.

Food was nice but expensive for what it was, in my opinion. Service was mostly good. I don't think I'd go back

E. B.

Amazing food and stunning interior. The sharing platter for two is a must have!

R. w.

Amazing food, large portions and super attentive staff. Will definitely be back.

d. r.

Food is amazing, service was really good until it came to desert then they just seem to give up, real shame.

A. K.

Excellent. Food is amazing!! 👊

M. O.

Food was amazing, staff were super friendly. Will surely go back again and again and again 😁

Y. N.

The staff were really nice, the food was great, but the place was too cold

K. B.

Very tasty food, service is still a little slow but the food is worth the wait. Will be back soon.

A. E.

Superb food and the service was exactly as it should be. Will be coming back again. Recommended.

H. K. P.

Freshly made delicious food and generous portions. Good service, nicely decorated interiors.

D.

Great food and friendly service. I wish I lived in Southampton to get deliveries from them as I m stuck at home.

D. P.

After living in Istanbul for a long time, I can honestly say that this restraunt is the best you'll get outside of Turkey. Wonderful food.

M. W.

Fantastic food and service

S. S.

Great food, very accommodating staff, after failing to book on a very busy evening. Thanks for the silverware.... Xx

D.

Good food, well it must be considering all of the awards they have won! Attentive staff to

I. K.

Could be much better. The food is good.

A. F.

Really nice food and the waiter was excellent

S. P.

Loved the food and hospitality. Portion sizes are too big for one person. Will return soon.

J. M.

The service was good, the food was fine.

E. H.

Beautiful food, lovely atmosphere! One of my favourite places in Southampton

L. S.

Very good food and staff was so nice love it

s. b.

Great meal and super friendly staff!

K. S.

Great food, relaxing and elegant atmosphere. Staff helpful and friendly.

I. F.

From the moment you walk in to the moment you walk out, your senses are alive from amazing smells to the sound of happy people enjoying great food.

J. C.

Great food, made my daddies day compete

H. O.

Very nice and tested...

r. r.

Amazing food and staff that couldn't do enough for you 😁

K. S.

Visited Ottoman kitchen with Family 7/12/19 food was delicious & plentiful & service was excellent will definitely be having a return visit & highly recommend this restaurant

A. C.

Great restaurant lovely Mediterranean cuisine to choose from. Definitely worth a visit.

M. T.

The dish was a bit smaller than expected but tasted really good!

A. C.

Great food nicely cooked delicious good size portion

S. T. A.

Food portion was generous and they had nice drinks

A. P.

First visit for lunch all I can say is wow great food great service great atmosphere would recommend for anyone

L. H.

Great food, smiley and attentive staff, good wine selection

A. C.

Lovely meal and good service. Great authentic Turkish cuisine 🌶🥂

I. B.

Lovely food, great service 👍🏽

M. P.

Lovely food, great staff! Thanks!

m. a.

Great food, but a little time for the food to arrive at our table,

N.

Don't believe the hype. Glorified kebab shop with dining tables. The food is excellent mind

F. V.

Lovely place. Amazing food. Great service

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