Hands down best Turkish food I have had outside Istanbul. In fact, on par with it. Authentic Turkish food, incredible service and classy atmosphere makes for one special night out in London. Go hungry, the food is worth the feast. Highly recommend to locals and tourists.
Frankly, one of the best Turkish restaurants I've ever eaten at - perhaps the best! Food was amazing, very authentic. Service was first class and ambience was lively. Very generous portions and value for money. Will definitely be back!
If I’m in the mood for Turkish food I normally think of heading to Harringay Green Lanes or the Stoke Newington area. But if you want a good Turkish restaurant in central London I recommend Ishtar. The restaurant is contemporary and spacious with 2 floors and a view into the open kitchen.The service is worthy of mention. It’s very good and is on par with some Michelin starred restaurants I have been to. It’s the little things that make a big difference. For example, in our group of 12, one of us needed a extra straw, the extra straw was brought out right away, on a plate and cloth napkin. I liked that. Food is presented in a visually pleasing way and is made with care and attention to details.
Came to Ishtar for dinner during the weekend and was impressed with the food, service and love music. The whole package was a treat, from the mezze starters to be different types of kababs for the main course it was all great. Konafeh for dessert is a must if you have a sweet tooth !
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Went for a famjam meal here with high expectations. I can say that these expectations were actually met by the staff at Ishtar. The food was good and so was their service although there wasn't much space for the hostess to move about on/ with our table.
The mixed grills and the stuffed chicken were two of my favorites. Must try those two when you're going there for a meal.
Also, their lemon with mint juice was spot on.
Damage: No idea.
Go again? For sure. Next trip.
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If I'm in the mood for Turkish food I normally think of heading to Harringay Green Lanes or the Stoke Newington area. But if you want a good Turkish restaurant in central London I recommend Ishtar.
The restaurant is contemporary and spacious with 2 floors and a view into the open kitchen.
The service is worthy of mention. It's very good and is on par with some Michelin starred restaurants I have been to. It's the little things that make a big difference. For example, in our group of 12, one of us needed a extra straw, the extra straw was brought out right away, on a plate and cloth napkin. I liked that. Food is presented in a visually pleasing way and is made with care and attention to details.
The pricing is also very good. A 3 course lunch menu which offers choice is available from 12 to 6 for £13.95, factor in a drink and service pushes you to just under £20. The options on the menu are impressive especially the non meat options, the salmon and sea bass seem to go down with the others.
Just like last week at Tas, I went for the safe lamb shish, £2 extra for grilled dishes. Portion size was good, not too much and not too little. The meat was as you expect, cooked well, juicy and succulent. In retrospect, I wish I ordered a non meat option. Im having too much meat. The chilli sauce is also something I review. Here it was home made and really good. A good blend of species and heat.
All in a all, this was a very pleasant and good food experience. I'll show you guys and yals pics of the starters and deserts in the next post.
Food - 8
Value - 8
Service - 9
Atmosphere, presentation, decor - 8
This turkish restaurant in Baker Street is really good with amazing food.
I really like the grilled lamb chops and the grilled salmon but I guess everything is delicious depending on your preferences. They also have few vegetarian dishes and a small selection of desserts.
Saturday they have belly dancers and if you go with friends they have nice seating downstairs which can accommodate a big group.
Ishar Restaurant is a typical turkish cusine, mediterranean located on Crawford Street, close to Baker Street and Marylebone Station. The venue offers a good choice of seasonal food, prepared by fresh, natural and organic ingredients. In the restaurant some of the nights are with live perfmances like belly dancing and live music.
They also have takeaway food and outdoor seatings.
Can recommend to start with the Borek or with the Chicken Salad as a starter and the Mixed Grill or the Tavuk Kanat as a main meals. As a dessert would say to try their famous Baklava or the Champagne Sorbet( containing mixed berries, lemon sorbet and champagne). Great venue with more than warm and friendly services!
Delicious food, big fan of their yogurt base Ishkander.
Stylish decor and traditional music on Saturday. A little piece of Turkey in central London. Ideal for friends gathering, business or romance.
My love affair with Ishtar began yesterday when I stumbled across her whilst I was wandering aimlessly around Marylebone/Baker Street; after an intense shopping trip in Bicester Village.
Shhh... please don't tell my boyfriend; Tas, in Bloomsbury.
Ishtar stole my heart.
It was love at first bite.
Isn't she irresistible?
Our relationship has only just begun, so she's my dirty little secret.
With all 3 courses for just £12,95 per person,coupled with impeccable service, food that tantilises your tastebuds, and the biggest kofte I've been presented with thus far. You would have to be made out of stone not to fall for her charms :P
Go on and find her.
I don't mind sharing but just this time.
9/10 Yummei's
To fully understand this review you HAVE to visit, the photos do all the talking:
http://yummei.blogspot.co.uk/2012/07/ishtar-turkish-restaurant-and-bar-baker.html
We had a fantastic experience! Great atmosphere, delicious food, and excellent service.this restaurant created a memorable and enjoyable time for us.
We had a very enjoyable lunch today at Ishtar. We had the set price(£30) x3 course lunch, which was very tasty. The service and ambiance was excellent. Definitely recommend!
Professional, polite, and efficient staff. Very beautiful atmosphere, classy and stylish design. Food portions are very generous, and food is absolutely delicious! My favourite was baklava dessert with ice cream - banging! Highly recommended!
If you are thinking of having a wedding or any kind of celebration, there is no better place in central London. Monika and the team were extremely accommodating before the day and the service was perfection on the day. Ali, Mohammed and Oslam ensured that all the guests were looked after and nothing was missing. The food is amazing and all the guests loved the meze starters. Thank you so much to everyone at Ishtar for making the day and evening even more special!
Lovely restaurant with amazing Turkish cuisine!
Polite,Professional and Courteous staff. All the drinks you could need too!
Its "Up West" so expect to pay for the experience! Have been a few times over the years and can't really knock it! Would recommend a visit, not highly but would still recommend a visit! 🎯💯
Beautifully decorated restaurant with really delicious food. Open kitchen is very good to see how professionally chefs are working on our orders. Service is satisfactory but not the best as they work a bit slowly and takes time to get waitresses' attention. I would say that service charge is a bit costly for such a service.
A nice cosy restaurant with friendly staff and delicious foods in Baker Street. There is a bar floor downstairs with plenty of drinks.
I liked lamb shish, the meat was so tender and tasty. The mezzes also were so delicious and rich.
The prices are slighlty high comparing to a kebap house but it is always full, service and atmosphere are fantastic.
Really enjoyed my lunch here! Especially loved the asparagus salad and lentil soup.
Went for dinner with friends - we shared the meze platter - which was delicious and freshly made. We got warm complimentary bread that went perfectly with it. The stuffed green parcels were very tasty. Drinks also well made. Try the silk route! For main I can vouch for the scallops. We left feeling really good. Only thing worth mentioning is the service charge which was more than normal. But definitely a place to visit again.
Excellent Halal place for a nice meal out. A very nice atmosphere restaurant serving great tasting food. Do note that they do serve alcohol. We ordered the equivalent chicken shish dish with a mixed grill option, which was a great all-around taster of their offerings. It was all very tasy and enjoyable but an honourable mention has to go to their lamb meat/shish which was amazing taste, succulent with juices and flavours! If they did steaks, i could imagine that being an amazing experience. Bread with hummus and olives given complementary after ordering. The place is clean, and the staff are well dressed and attentative. All things considered, it is a little pricier than i would have expected but nevertheless a great place and would recommend. Note: For anyone with mobility issues, their toilets are downstairs in basement level.
Everything excellent. They’re so busy they find it hard to keep the door shut. My relatives who are in there mid 80’s and a bit poorly kept getting cold. However this is well offset by delicious grilled food and buzzy warm atmosphere with prompt kind service
Amazing experience! A very nice venue and the food and service was exceptional! Loved all the dishes we ordered and the mixed grill meat was tender and tasty cooked to perfection. On top of that there is a really nice bar downstairs with live music. Highly recommended if you are craving for good Turkish food and venue :)
I came to Ishtar for a birthday dinner with 11 friends and had such a fun celebration. Arriving whilst a man / woman duo musicians singing just set the tone to a wonderful evening. Our crazy group danced the night away.
I loved it so much that I brought a friend of mine to sample more from their delicious menu. We had hummus served with warm bread with toasted sesame to wet our appetite. My friend loved her goat cheese salad on a bed of rocket salad. I came back specifically for the octopus and it certainly delivered…! My friend loved her mixed grilled with a hot salsa and I chose the grilled poussin served with perfectly grilled vegetables and tasty purple cabbage salad. The crumble to finish was scrumptious. The meal was so good I’d like say a huge thank you to the chefs and kitchen staff. Friends from the previous celebration will be bringing their partners and friends. We really can’t wait to come back.
This place was such a surprise!
Food is amazing, we had a few starters to share, mains and desserts. Everything was so delicious and we left the restaurant full and happy.
The service is great, Monika helped us choosing the dessert and she literally made our day.
The atmosphere is very warm and I personally loved the music, acoustic piano versions of famous songs. I forgot to ask them the name of this album, next time I'll definitely do!
We came here for a celebratory reason and we were thoroughly happy with the overall experience. Bilal, our host, was stellar and really courteous. The food also was outstanding and looked as good as it tasted. The desserts also were perfect for the night. At one point the staff got one of our starter/appetiser wrong but they quickly corrected it when we told them about the error. They gave us the right item and also gave the same dish for free for the trouble caused. Overall we loved the ambience, food and service and will recommend this place anytime.
Andrea Pechir Cerrillo
+5
Very pleasing experience! The food was very good and the restaurant is beautifully decorated with a chic atmosphere perfect for a nice lunch, an evening cocktail or a dinner. The service was kind and fast. Highly recommend!
The food here definitely is lovely just as the staff, a little on the pricier side but a good place for a special occasion. My friend and I were very happy and thankful to the staff who presented her birthday treat with a full song from themselves! Really good service during quieter times and food with flavour
The food is absolutely banging - so tasty and freshly prepared. Service very hit and miss as they kept moving our group of 10 despite a booking. Great vegetarian and vegan choices. Chargrilled meat dishes top notch. Setting lovely as I can't stand brightly lit restaurants.
Amazing experience at Ishtar. My sister and I went with a friend for our birthday. We had a very charming waiter called Rashid who went above and beyond to make sure we were happy! We even received a birthday surprise for dessert! Highly recommended!
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