Tuck In Turkish Restaurant
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About Tuck In Turkish Restaurant
On Wellingborough Road in Northampton, Tuck In Turkish Restaurant serves breakfast, burgers and kebab wraps in a lantern-filled dining area, with a Turkish drum played and staff singing happy birthday for celebrations. The menu runs to 114 dishes, including hummus and a Lava Crust Burger, with food brought out on stone trays. An Irish breakfast is available until 4pm, and shisha comes in a range of flavours alongside live music in the evenings that grows louder later on. Payment is cash only, signposted at the entrance, and reservations are recommended. The entrance is step-free for visitors with mobility needs, and high chairs are available for families with young children. Outdoor seating is offered for those who prefer to eat outside, and both takeaway and delivery let diners eat off site. It opens daily, and a car park sits behind the restaurant.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingFree of charge street parking · Paid parking lot · Paid street parking
- AccessibilityHas wheelchair-accessible car park · Has wheelchair-accessible entrance · Has wheelchair-accessible seating
- Good for kidsGood for kids · High chairs available · Has kids' menu
- DietaryServes organic dishes · Serves vegan dishes · Serves vegetarian dishes
Menu & Prices
114 dishes · mains £6–135- Hummus£6.25
- Tzatziki£6.25
- Shaksuka£6.50
- Crushed Roasted Aubergine£6.25
- Beetroot Tarator£6.95
- Stuffed Vine Leaves£5.95
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention cash only payment, lava crust burger, birthday drum celebration and shisha with flavours.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention cash only payment, lava crust burger, birthday drum celebration and shisha with flavours.
Customer Review Summary
Birthday celebrations with staff bringing out a drum, singing, and a sparkler-topped cake come up again and again, making Tuck In a repeat pick for family occasions and group nights out. Close behind, specific dishes draw praise: the Lava Crust Burger (called a standout by more than one diner), the honey fried feta starter, sea bass with Chardonnay, and the Chick-ey Morning breakfast plate. Shisha and live music, including a belly dance show, add to the atmosphere several describe as lively, though one diner found the room smoky and the music loud enough to hinder conversation. The recurring sticking point is the cash-only policy, which multiple reviewers say caught them off guard, and pricing draws real friction too: one group paid £110 for kebabs and wings and called it too expensive for standard portions, while another found the food tasteless for the price compared to a rival Turkish restaurant. Service is generally called attentive and warm, with one reviewer noting staff waived a fee after they broke a wine glass.
Customer Review Summary
Birthday celebrations with staff bringing out a drum, singing, and a sparkler-topped cake come up again and again, making Tuck In a repeat pick for family occasions and group nights out. Close behind, specific dishes draw praise: the Lava Crust Burger (called a standout by more than one diner), the honey fried feta starter, sea bass with Chardonnay, and the Chick-ey Morning breakfast plate. Shisha and live music, including a belly dance show, add to the atmosphere several describe as lively, though one diner found the room smoky and the music loud enough to hinder conversation. The recurring sticking point is the cash-only policy, which multiple reviewers say caught them off guard, and pricing draws real friction too: one group paid £110 for kebabs and wings and called it too expensive for standard portions, while another found the food tasteless for the price compared to a rival Turkish restaurant. Service is generally called attentive and warm, with one reviewer noting staff waived a fee after they broke a wine glass.
Featured reviews
- Paul Hedges
“Visited at 3pm on a Thursday so it was quiet, my first time there. Ordered two mugs of tea, the Tuck-in Lava Crust burger and the Chick-ey Morning. The burger was interesting as it seemed to be sealed inside the bun, it was very tasty with the chips and the two dips. I had to eat it with a knife and fork as it was ungainly to pick up. The Chick-ey Morning was a light meal with mushrooms, tomato, spinach, egg, hummus and bread. Ideal for a light meal, and also very tasty. The only criticisms I could offer is that my burger could have been a little hotter when served. Also I was caught out by the cash only payment. Why no card payment I wonder... Otherwise very happy with the service and experience.”
- Lauren Spillane
“Starters were amazing especially the honey fried feta. We also shared the 2 person platter which was more than enough for both of us. Staff were welcoming and really attentive. We left before the live music but will definitely go back for drinks and music next time. Restaurant is cash only which we didn't realise before so will keep that in mind for next time.”
- Hemen Ahmadi
“⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Absolutely amazing place! The shisha was smooth, fresh, and had a great variety of flavours. The food was delicious, fresh, and beautifully presented. The atmosphere was welcoming, relaxing, and perfect for spending time with friends and family. A special thank you to Erhan who provided outstanding customer service. He was friendly, attentive, and made sure everything was perfect throughout our visit. His professionalism and kindness really made the experience even better. Highly recommend this place, and we’ll definitely be coming back!”
- JMP
“Been coming to tuck in since it opened, be that for breakfast, lunch, dinner and special occasions.... tried many other places, but they always fall short of tuck in and it has been a pleasure to watch it transform into what it has become today. My favorite place, very good relationship with the owners who genuinly appreciate you... Doina is an absoloutly amazing staff member who makes every visit a joy.”
- Irina Iasinschi
“Doina, who served us was amazing , and the food was absolutely delicious. I highly recommend this place to everyone who loves meat. Great food, generous portions, and a wonderful experience. Thank you ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Highlights
“Unpretentious restaurant serving breakfast, burgers & kebab wraps in a lantern-filled dining area.”
- Has great beer selection
- Serves great coffee
- Serves great dessert
- Has great tea selection
- Has live music
- Has rooftop seating
Amenities
- Has Wi-Fi
- Has wheelchair-accessible car park
- Free of charge street parking
- Accepts reservations
- Has outdoor seating
- Offers delivery
Show more amenities
- Offers takeaway
- Serves dine-in
- Family friendly
- Serves vegan dishes
- Has bar on site
- Casual
- Service options· 1
- On-site services available
- Offerings· 15
- Serves alcohol
- Serves beer
- Serves cocktails
- Serves coffee
- Has free water refills
- Serves happy-hour drinks
- Serves healthy options
- Serves late-night food
- Serves organic dishes
- Quick bite
- Has salad bar
- Serves small plates
- Serves spirits
- Serves vegetarian dishes
- Serves wine
- Family-friendly· 3
- Good for kids
- High chairs available
- Has kids' menu
- Dining options· 9
- Serves breakfast
- Serves brunch
- Serves lunch
- Serves dinner
- Has catering
- Has counter service
- Serves dessert
- Has seating
- Has table service
- Popular for· 4
- Popular for breakfast
- Popular for lunch
- Popular for dinner
- Good for solo dining
- Facilities· 1
- Has toilet
- Atmosphere· 2
- Cosy
- Trendy
- Accessibility· 3
- Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Has wheelchair-accessible seating
- Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
- Highlights· 7
- Has great beer selection
- Serves great coffee
- Serves great dessert
- Has great tea selection
- Has live music
- Has rooftop seating
- Good for watching sport
- Crowd· 5
- Good for groups
- LGBTQ+ friendly
- Popular with tourists
- Transgender safe space
- Popular with university students
- Parking· 2
- Paid parking lot
- Paid street parking
- Planning· 4
- Brunch reservations recommended
- Lunch reservations recommended
- Reservations required
- Dinner reservations recommended
Location
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- Greek Habits4.9800 miGood for kidsReservations
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- Oodles Wok Northampton4.63890.1 mi£1–10Good for kids
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- Waakye Joint Northampton4.61400.2 mi£10–20Good for kids
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| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuck In Turkish RestaurantGood for kids · Reservations | 4.51,812 | — | £10–60 | cash only payment, lava crust burger, birthday drum celebration |
| Greek HabitsGood for kids · Reservations | 4.980 | 0 mi | — | pork gyros, tzatziki sauce, greek habits plate |
| Oodles Wok NorthamptonGood for kids | 4.6389 | 0.1 mi | £1–10 | noodles, chicken dishes, spring rolls and dumplings |
| Waakye Joint NorthamptonGood for kids | 4.6140 | 0.2 mi | £10–20 | jollof rice, beef stew, banku and tilapia |
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