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Nargile restaurant

Turkish RestaurantsAberdeen, SCT

4.6 out of 5 stars4.6(526 reviews)

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01224 636093
77-79 Skene St, Aberdeen AB10 1QD, United Kingdom
£20–30 · Reported by 78 people

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About Nargile restaurant

Nargile restaurant is a Turkish restaurant on Skene St in Aberdeen, with a menu of 33 dishes spanning mezzes and mains. Stuffed aubergine, or karniyarik, and stuffed peppers recur on the menu, and pita bread is served alongside meals. A set menu for two runs through multiple courses and closes with baklava and Turkish delight. A separate starter selection for two brings a wider spread, including houmous, borek and chicken wings, while a lunch deal offers two or three courses per person. Rice appears among the sides. Tables can be booked in advance, including for pre-theatre dining ahead of an evening out.

Good to know

“Lively, elegant Turkish restaurant serving varied Middle Eastern menu and mezzes.”

  • Reservations
    Accepts reservations
  • Parking
    Paid street parking · Plenty of parking
  • Accessibility
    Has wheelchair-accessible entrance · Has wheelchair-accessible seating · Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
  • Good for kids
    Good for kids · High chairs available
  • Dietary
    Serves vegan dishes · Serves vegetarian dishes

Menu & Prices

33 dishes · mains £16–24
  • Patlican Oturtma£15.50
  • Imam Bayildi£16.00
  • Biber Dolmasi£18.00
  • Nohut Pilaki£16.00
  • Chips£4.95
  • Rice£4.95
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Reviews

4.6/5
526 reviews

What reviewers say

Reviewers most often mention stuffed aubergine, set menu for two, baklava and turkish delight and meze starter selection.

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382
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Customer Review Summary

Stuffed aubergine and its variations, especially karniyarik, emerge as the clearest favorite across reviews, with several diners specifically choosing dishes built around it and calling it some of the best they've had. Close behind, the set menu for two draws consistent praise for its generous mezze selection, cold starters, hummus, and fresh, soft pita bread, alongside mains like prawn skewers and stuffed peppers. Staff are repeatedly described as friendly, polite, and helpful, and service holds up even on busy pre-theatre nights with short waits. One reviewer does flag the price as expensive, having paid £31 alone, though most describe the cost as reasonable or good value. Long-time regulars, some returning since the 1990s, still return for the same baklava and Turkish delight finish that newer diners call a lovely touch.

Featured reviews

  • Adam Redpath
    “From start to finish customer service and food were excellent. We originally booked our table for the 1st August and when our plans changed we asked to move it to today, Ozkan was more than happy to adjust at the last minute. Upon arrival we were greeted with warmth by the entire team and great conversation throughout our stay. Rest assured that you will be handed a great value, authentic, home cooked meal with the the freshest of ingredients. The lunch deal of two courses for £13.99 pp & 3 courses for £18.99pp is a great deal. You’d be stupid not to try Sofra at those prices. We shared Borek & chicken wings starters followed by karniyarik (mince stuffed aubergine) & pilich special (chicken in a tomato sauce with pitta and yoghurt) finished off with a very novel, chocolate baklawa. All with immense flavours. We left with every taste bud catered to and very full stomachs. Ozkan & team at Sofra Turkish & Mediterranean Cuisine are amazing successors to the Nargile crown and we can’t wait to see where their ambition and dreams for Sofra will take them. Customers of Nargile new and old, stand by Ozkan and the Sofra team. They are a gem to be cherished in Aberdeen.”
  • Ciderman
    “Booked ahead for pre theatre as we were going to the theatre and it's just around the corner. Glad we did as the place was chockers. Service was excellent; food was lovely; we didn't have long waits for our food even though it was busy; and as it was pre theatre the price was good too. Well done♥️”
  • Stephen Nelson
    “Been going to it since the 1990's and still the same excellent food and attentive service from friendly staff.”
  • Javeria Shaikh
    “It's a nice Turkish restuarant work very polite staff We had a veg and non-veg set menu for £28 and £33 respectively The cold starters are delicious and pita bread is really fresh and soft …”
  • Laurie Smeaton
    “Wonderful restaurant that took me by surprise. We started off with houmous and an aubergine dish - the aubergine was absolutely wonderful, one of the best dishes I've eaten out for a long time. Went with prawn skewers for my main course - …”

Amenities

  • Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Paid street parking
  • Accepts reservations
  • Has no-contact delivery
  • Offers takeaway
  • Serves dine-in
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  • Good for kids
  • Serves vegan dishes
  • Serves alcohol
  • Casual
  • Serves beer
  • Serves coffee
Service options· 1
  • Offers delivery
Offerings· 6
  • Serves healthy options
  • Serves late-night food
  • Serves small plates
  • Serves spirits
  • Serves vegetarian dishes
  • Serves wine
Crowd· 2
  • Good for groups
  • Popular with tourists
Family-friendly· 1
  • High chairs available
Dining options· 5
  • Serves lunch
  • Serves dinner
  • Serves dessert
  • Has seating
  • Has table service
Facilities· 1
  • Has toilet
Atmosphere· 3
  • Cosy
  • Romantic
  • Trendy
Planning· 1
  • Dinner reservations recommended
Highlights· 3
  • Serves great dessert
  • Has great tea selection
  • Has great wine list
Popular for· 3
  • Popular for lunch
  • Popular for dinner
  • Good for solo dining
Accessibility· 2
  • Has wheelchair-accessible seating
  • Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
Parking· 1
  • Plenty of parking

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