Delicious Turkish food - starters, traditional vegetarian options, baklava, sweet mint tea, with a very warm welcome from the owner and his team. This is my first and one of my favourite places to visit and host with friends and loved-ones in Hampstead!
First I got that 4 * review & then realised I used to have so many free dishes from this place so it's worth to have a 5* review... a bit bias though but I bet you would've do the same if you've gotten free dinner often. By the way it was just because ex-chef of this restaurant is my friend ;) �
Amazing food, atmosphere and most importantly the staff...
Fabulous food. Great atmosphere. Lovely people that run it.
With London high streets looking very similar to one another and the impersonal air of the service, I am relieved to have found a warm place in NW3.
Nothing is greater than walking into a restaurant and going back to a time when the customer is valued, service welcoming and accommodating with quality fresh food and good wines.
I recommend Zara without hesitation.
Everytime I eat at this restaurant I get the feeling the staff wish there were no customers so they could go home, but I will stay thanks as the food is a brilliant mix of Turkish/Greek food. The Greek Salad is fresh and tasty, the lamb aubergine bake is melt in your mouth yum, and the sharing platter starters offer a great selection. Sorry staff but we will be back soon!
I find zara restaurant absolutely wonderfull for it's food and atmosphere Definitly value for money
ZaRA is a best Turkish restaurant in hampered Heath London nw3 with very original deco and wonderful food with great wine and modern dervishes Ps urbanspoon is stuck with old information please update
Great little restaurant with fabulous food. We had the hot meze selections and the baklava, all of which were lovely. Well priced, too! Staff are lovely and friendly and have a nice family feel to it.
Exceptional cuisine, a warm ambiance, and friendly staff make this restaurant a must-visit. Every dish is a flavorful masterpiece, and the cozy setting ensures a delightful dining experience. Highly recommended for a taste of culinary excellence and genuine hospitality.
The food was very delicious and authentic. The service was quick, although they forgot to bring us the water first and brought cutlery after bringing the starter.
The facilities were clean and tidy and the restaurant had nice music. It gets busy on a Sunday afternoon, so consider booking in advance. The prices are quite high but it's worth it.
Very nice family owned restaurant in London. Came here last Sunday after drinks in Garden Gate. Food was very good, but what I admired the most was when an older gentleman, who seemed a bit “out of it”, either drunk or special needs came in and almost caused a scene. Some patrons immediately noticed him, but the owner did something you rarely see in London; he treated him like a customer and a human being. After sitting there for a long time asking for cigarettes, the owner fixed him a plate and said he would give him a cigarette after he ate. Truly touching and we need more people like this owner. His caring nature showed in both how he treat customers but also his amazing food. Will definitely come back!
Mara Murgia (Mara_miù)
+5
Lovely Turkish restaurant just outside Hampstead Heath park, 15-minute walk from Belsize park tube station.
Simple restaurant but very welcoming and smiling staff. Nice environment. Good food, very tasty and traditional.
Recommended
Love the vibe at this place you do get that feeling of a family restaurant and when the English sun is out on a summers day you could almost forget you were in the UK. Staff are welcoming, helpful and friendly. The food is delicious. This will definitely become the go to place for Turkish cuisine.
Anna was superb with her service and hospitality and Nevin looked after us so well. The food was stunning, each and every item. Once again thank you Anna and Nevin. Will definitely come back again.
This was some of the best food I’ve had in London! Amazing lamb and vegetable dishes and coffee. Great atmosphere and service.
This place is my family's favourite place to eat. I don't know whats inside their marinate but its amazing and the meat itself is so juicy and soft. The service is very friendly and welcoming and they have an amazing selection of wines to choose from. I will definitely recommend to try this place out, you won’t regret it!
Great little tirkish restaurant, helpful staff, fast service. Had a lamb shank and a Turkish coffee ☕. It was very good, the meat melted iny the mouth.
Beautiful cousy place
I was there yesterday. One Homless guy just sat down one of the outside table . He was very ill & bleedding. Owner of the restaurant called ambulance but later he decided to walked to Royal free hospital to take a wheel chair. I helped him to take the gentleman to hospital. Such a brilliant heart warming man .
Will allways go & dine there .
Thanks
Awesome experience. The food is home-made, tasty, quality products used. Service is kind, friendly and fast. The atmosphere is quite pleasant. There are vegan and vegetarian options. Güveç is delicious. Music is also lovely - greek songs as a background. Certainly to visit again when in the area.
This is one of the nicest places to eat in Hampstead. The ambiance is lovely, the place is tastefully decorated with Ottoman prints and instruments, and the music is always a subtle mix of traditional instrumental Turkish. The starters and mains are excellent, particularly the stews and oven cooked dishes. But note: the plates are small, and unless you order a couple of starters and pita, you'll be left wishing for more rice (possibly more of everything). The desserts are the weak link on the menu. The baklava is nice enough, but everything else feels hastily put together. Overall, recommend, but be prepared to order lots and fork out a good £30/pp+.
Very Nice interiors , relaxing and cozy music , Menu has a good variety , prices are moderate ! I ordered the kisir salad as starter cudn’t keep my fork down :) then the waiter adviced to try the chicken tavuk tava with creamy sauce #16 in menu (wAs finger licking) ! Service was really quick, friendly and organized ! Will definetly come again 😋
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