Galata Mezze Restaurant & Bar
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About Galata Mezze Restaurant & Bar
Galata Mezze Restaurant & Bar is a Turkish restaurant in Gillingham, at 109 High St. The kitchen cooks Turkish cuisine, and the name pairs mezze with a bar, so the business presents itself as both a restaurant and a bar. Reservations are required, which means a table has to be arranged ahead of a visit rather than on arrival. Anyone planning a visit to the High St address should arrange the reservation first.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingPaid parking lot
- AccessibilityWheelchair: entrance, restroom, seating
- Good for kidsGood for kids · High chairs · Kids' menu
- DietaryVegan options · Vegetarian options
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Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention chicken shish, lamb shish iskender, hot mezze and lamb shish.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention chicken shish, lamb shish iskender, hot mezze and lamb shish.
Customer Review Summary
One reviewer singles out the Iskender, alongside good hot mezze and an excellent drinks selection, and others describe a calm, comfortable atmosphere with friendly staff and fresh, nicely presented food. Two lower reviews fault service and flavour: one found the chicken shish chewy, another got no check-back during the meal and was offered only one drink. One complaint ended with no apology from the waitress.
Customer Review Summary
One reviewer singles out the Iskender, alongside good hot mezze and an excellent drinks selection, and others describe a calm, comfortable atmosphere with friendly staff and fresh, nicely presented food. Two lower reviews fault service and flavour: one found the chicken shish chewy, another got no check-back during the meal and was offered only one drink. One complaint ended with no apology from the waitress.
Featured reviews
- Paul Bobo
“Delicious food, loved the Lamb Shish Iskender. Good hot mezze too. Excellent drinks selection and friendly staff, highly recommended”
- Katrina Martin
“Recently been here and Service wasn’t great there was only one other table and they got more service than us and arrived about 40 minutes later than us. A few of our meals weren’t great. They didn’t have flavour, we didn’t get a check back so we couldn’t tell them only until they come to take our plates that they then asked us how the food was. We only got offered one drink and it’s not like they were busy. There wasn’t anyone else in there other than the one table. Was a shame as have been here before and had a great experience.”
- Randy Bell
“The atmosphere was calm, comfortable, and inviting. The food arrived fresh and nicely presented, while the friendly staff made sure the meal progressed smoothly from beginning to end.”
- Isaac Duthie
“Have been here a few times over the years and have always been impressed, until my recent visit. Chicken Shish was a touch undercooked and had the chewy texture. One chunk was pink in the middle, put us off our food completely. Lamb was also not very nice. Spoke to the waitress at the end and showed the raw chicken to which she replied “that doesn’t look very nice, I wouldn’t eat that”. No apologies, no complimentary offers, no money off. Not that I would have taken it but it’s the messaging that comes with. Could have just been a one-off or a recent chef change but I won’t be returning again.”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Highlights
- Great cocktails
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great wine list
- Popular for lunch
- Popular for dinner
Amenities
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Paid parking lot
- Accepts reservations
- Delivery
- Takeout
- Dine-in
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- Family-friendly
- Vegan options
- Bar onsite
- Cozy
- Onsite services
- Beer
- Offerings· 9
- Alcohol
- Cocktails
- Coffee
- Hard liquor
- Healthy options
- Late-night food
- Small plates
- Vegetarian options
- Wine
- Popular for· 1
- Solo dining
- Facilities· 1
- Restroom
- Dining options· 5
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
- Family-friendly· 3
- Good for kids
- High chairs
- Kids' menu
- Planning· 3
- Lunch reservations recommended
- Reservations required
- Dinner reservations recommended
- Highlights· 4
- Great cocktails
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great wine list
- Atmosphere· 4
- Casual
- Romantic
- Trendy
- Upscale
- Crowd· 1
- Groups
- Accessibility· 2
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Location
Restaurants near Galata Mezze Restaurant & Bar
- Best Kebab Two4.52060.1 mi£10–20
chicken shish, lamb and kofte combination, coal-grilled kebab
- Charcoal Grill Rainham4.42000.1 mi£10–20
doner wrap, chicken kebab, lamb kebab
- Café Nucleus Rainham4.62630.2 mi£20–30Outdoor seatingWheelchair accessibleReservations
bottomless brunch, lemon tart with clotted cream, eggs benedict variations
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Galata Mezze Restaurant & BarVegan options · Vegetarian options · Wheelchair accessible | 4.7484 | — | £20–30 | chicken shish, lamb shish iskender, hot mezze |
| Best Kebab Two | 4.5206 | 0.1 mi | £10–20 | chicken shish, lamb and kofte combination, coal-grilled kebab |
| Charcoal Grill Rainham | 4.4200 | 0.1 mi | £10–20 | doner wrap, chicken kebab, lamb kebab |
| Café Nucleus RainhamOutdoor seating · Wheelchair accessible · Reservations | 4.6263 | 0.2 mi | £20–30 | bottomless brunch, lemon tart with clotted cream, eggs benedict variations |
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