Istanbul restaurant
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About Istanbul restaurant
Istanbul restaurant is a Turkish restaurant at 323 Lincoln Rd in Peterborough, run by Kurdish brothers and open daily. Customers are offered free lentil soup, a welcome handed over by the staff or the owner. The menu leans on grilled meat, with shawarma, kebab rolls and a large meat platter for sharing. Sides of okra and aubergine sit alongside a variety of salads. Dishes that need grilling take longer to arrive, while the other plates come out quickly, so the order of the meal shapes the wait.
Good to know
- ParkingParking
- AccessibilityWheelchair: entrance, restroom, seating
- Good for kidsGood for kids · High chairs · Kids' menu
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Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention lentil soup, shawarma, kebab rolls and large meat platter.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention lentil soup, shawarma, kebab rolls and large meat platter.
Customer Review Summary
Lentil soup is what reviewers raise most. One diner loves it, another was given a free bowl after the owner insisted they try it, and a takeaway customer was offered some while waiting for their order. Close behind are the grilled meats: chicken and lamb cooked perfectly, a large meat platter, kebab that tasted really good, and shawarma praised for its flavour. Kebab rolls are called exceptional, and okra and aubergine sides also earn praise. Portions are repeatedly described as generous, and staff come across as friendly and quick. The recurring caveat is consistency. One regular often finds dine-in food lukewarm, another says the salad was not fresh, and one notes service is quick only when the food does not need grilling. Even so, several reviewers come away mentioning the same moment: the owner insisting a diner try a free bowl of lentil soup.
Customer Review Summary
Lentil soup is what reviewers raise most. One diner loves it, another was given a free bowl after the owner insisted they try it, and a takeaway customer was offered some while waiting for their order. Close behind are the grilled meats: chicken and lamb cooked perfectly, a large meat platter, kebab that tasted really good, and shawarma praised for its flavour. Kebab rolls are called exceptional, and okra and aubergine sides also earn praise. Portions are repeatedly described as generous, and staff come across as friendly and quick. The recurring caveat is consistency. One regular often finds dine-in food lukewarm, another says the salad was not fresh, and one notes service is quick only when the food does not need grilling. Even so, several reviewers come away mentioning the same moment: the owner insisting a diner try a free bowl of lentil soup.
Featured reviews
- lakhbir bhondi
“Food here is good, service is quick if the food doesn't need grilling. The flavours are good, and so are portions.”
- Luke Rowlands
“Great middle Eastern food. Shawarma with flavour! And the owner insisted I try the lentil soup for free, which was amazing. Best shawarma in Peterborough!”
- Hamid Mahmood
“A restaurant run by Kurdish brothers, I have to say their food was great and well cooked. We ordered the large meat platter.”
- Marek Lupa
“Really nice meat . Salad no fresh but rest of food nice .”
- Bobby Singh
“Great experience overall. The kebab rolls are exceptional. I’ve been here many times and have consistently had good experiences. However, the dine-in experience can vary, as I often find the food to be lukewarm and would prefer it to be hot. The portion sizes are generous, and there’s a good variety of salads. All in all, it’s a good place to eat.”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Highlights
- Popular for lunch
- Popular for dinner
- Popular for solo dining
- Healthy options
- Small plates
Amenities
- Wi-Fi
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Parking
- Outdoor seating
- No-contact delivery
- Takeout
Show more amenities
- Dine-in
- Good for kids
- Casual
- Coffee
- Healthy options
- Late-night food
- Dining options· 8
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Catering
- Counter service
- Dessert
- Seating
- Service options· 2
- Delivery
- Drive-through
- Popular for· 1
- Solo dining
- Crowd· 1
- Groups
- Accessibility· 2
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
- Offerings· 2
- Quick bite
- Small plates
- Facilities· 1
- Restroom
- Family-friendly· 2
- High chairs
- Kids' menu
Location
Restaurants near Istanbul restaurant
- Madina Grill (Cambs) Ltd4.47760 mi
naan sandwich, mixed grill kebab in naan, crispy zinger burger
- Rotana Restaurant4.32360.1 mi£1–10
chicken shawarma wrap, lentil soup, fresh naan
- Hot n Spice3.01540.8 mi£10–20Reservations
doner kebab, doner wrap with chips, calzone
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Istanbul restaurantOutdoor seating · Wheelchair accessible · Good for kids | 4.391 | — | £1–10 | lentil soup, shawarma, kebab rolls |
| Madina Grill (Cambs) Ltd | 4.4776 | 0 mi | — | naan sandwich, mixed grill kebab in naan, crispy zinger burger |
| Rotana Restaurant | 4.3236 | 0.1 mi | £1–10 | chicken shawarma wrap, lentil soup, fresh naan |
| Hot n SpiceReservations | 3.0154 | 0.8 mi | £10–20 | doner kebab, doner wrap with chips, calzone |
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