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Ishtar

Turkish Restaurant££££
Marylebone, London
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    Maryam S.
    "The Kunafa is so good and CAN be their signature dessert..."(7 Tips)
    Noor A.
    "good and iskandar"(3 Tips)
    Abdullah A.
    "Simra Lamb ..."(3 Tips)
    Serdar B.
    "Kunefe is the best in the menu ✌🏼️"(2 Tips)
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  • Kate 6.heart icon on user image
    Kate 673March 16, 2017
    Great spot for lamb. I've tried koftas and lamb cubes (BBQ) and loved both, hummus and aubergine starter was good too. Enjoyed the baklava. Good value for lunch (<£20 for 3 courses)
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    Yousef BabatinOctober 3, 2018
    We ordered Cheese Borek, Hummus with beef pastrami for starters then lamb iskander, lamb chops, and shish tawuk. Atmosphere was nice and friendly staff and service. Kunafe with ice cream🍨 for dessert
  • Maryam S.heart icon on user image
    Maryam SalamahSeptember 23, 2015
    The Kunafa is so good and CAN be their signature dessert... However, they are ALWAYS out of them. You need to "reserve a Kunafa" with your reservation, which is ridiculous!
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    BassimSeptember 15, 2016
    Nice Turkish restaurant. They have an offer that includes a sample of more than seven types of starters, one main course (I tried the tavuk sis) and two pieces of baklava. All were good and delicious.
  • Kristie S.heart icon on user image
    Kristie SMarch 9, 2017
    A lovely first visit to Ishtar! Delicious food, great drink's menu choice, wonderful desserts, lovely interior & professional staff! Highly recommend-especially for the Kazandibi dessert 🍮
  • Kerem A.heart icon on user image
    Kerem ArasMarch 17, 2020
    To describe it in one word:PERFECT the food, the service, the presentation.Just close your eyes and pick anything from the list you will like it.Will go again for sure.
  • Dr. Moeheart icon on user image
    Dr. MoeNovember 4, 2017
    Don't let fear or insecurity stop you from trying new things. Believe in yourself. Do what you love. And most importantly, be kind to others, even if you don't like them
  • Jason H.heart icon on user image
    Jason HirstAugust 27, 2014
    Good selection of Turkish cuisine at a good price. If you're with a group, do ask for the alcoves downstairs for more space and privacy. Belly dancing on Friday nights!
  • Kerem A.heart icon on user image
    Kerem ArasMarch 17, 2020
    It was a perfect experience, meat was delicious, you should try the meze types, service was great and very friendly. We will go again for sure.
  • Emtithal A.heart icon on user image
    Emtithal Al MullaMarch 7, 2017
    Iskander is very nice,but didn't like falafel it's soooo hard.tabola is amazing with touch of sweetness. Kunafa is must 👍🏻
  • Hoss N.heart icon on user image
    Hoss NassabiJuly 20, 2016
    We went there for late night Kunefe which happened to be super delicious. Not to mention the nice staff...
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    sh ✨April 3, 2016
    Delicioussss and the serves is excellent , dont forget the kunafa for dessert
  • Noor A.heart icon on user image
    Noor AAugust 31, 2015
    Simra lamb was really good👌🏼 we tried the mixed mezza, the Musaka was good and iskandar was very good.
  • Fahad H.heart icon on user image
    Fahad H.June 24, 2017
    Excellent middle east food. Must book before visiting
  • Tareq F.heart icon on user image
    Tareq FadelMarch 12, 2016
    Amazing music and live band downstairs on Saturday nights. Definitely pay it a visit.
  • Sarah Altuwaijri
    Sarah AltuwaijriJuly 27, 2015
    Really delicious food and amazing stuff ,the Kofte was yummy
  • Aseelheart icon on user image
    AseelNovember 9, 2015
    Liked the chicken shish, kunafa and baklava 👍🏼
  • Betul Zeynepheart icon on user image
    Betul ZeynepMay 1, 2019
    Been here 5+ times
    Best Turkish food in London with amazing service and stunning atmosphere!
  • SARAHheart icon on user image
    SARAHAugust 25, 2019
    It’s amazing the meat hummus was delicious, & it’s a quiet place ♥️👍🏻
  • Whennoufeatsheart icon on user image
    WhennoufeatsSeptember 9, 2016
    Turkish singer every Friday and Saturday 8-12 am 🎤🎼🎻
  • Mish D.
    Mish DMarch 27, 2014
    Good food. Try the taboulah, lamb beytey and dont miss the konafah 😋
  • Bassimheart icon on user image
    BassimSeptember 15, 2016
    Nice food and friendly staff. Please try to find Carolina. She and her colleague rock! 👌🏽
  • Tuğçe S.heart icon on user image
    Tuğçe ScOctober 1, 2020
    the right place for great turkish food
  • W R.
    W RApril 25, 2016
    Best Kunafa in London
  • Ely Ilhem L.
    Ely Ilhem LaugesenDecember 14, 2012
    The food is good, but when we stood up to dance they removed our plates even though we weren't done with the food. We also asked for a tea cup that never came. Good ambiance though.
  • Mirella🐚heart icon on user image
    Mirella🐚February 2, 2018
    lamb beyti
  • Heba .heart icon on user image
    Heba 🐋May 11, 2017
    Seabass for a change 👍🏼👍🏼
  • Maryam S.heart icon on user image
    Maryam SalamahMay 14, 2016
    They charge £1.50 for ketchup!
  • Whennoufeatsheart icon on user image
    WhennoufeatsSeptember 9, 2016
    Warag Anab is a must😍
  • Bulent K.
    Bulent KandemirSeptember 12, 2018
    Iskandar was terriable. I have still stomakek. Also cheep(awfull) restaurant, expensive foods.
  • C G.heart icon on user image
    C GOctober 31, 2015
    Try Meyveli Kuzu (Lamb with fruits)
  • Amer S.heart icon on user image
    Amer SharafJanuary 7, 2014
    Simra Lamb Baiti is really good
  • Noor A.heart icon on user image
    Noor AAugust 31, 2015
    Their konafa was good 👌🏼👌🏼👌🏼
  • Andrew C.heart icon on user image
    Andrew CalverOctober 10, 2013
    Gotta try the Patlacan kebab...... Superb!
  • Najla
    NajlaMay 26, 2016
    Don't miss the Kunafa!!!!
  • E.
    E.June 7, 2014
    Perfecttt :)) foods , place .. I love it 😄
  • Pirmin S.heart icon on user image
    Pirmin SchuermannMay 31, 2015
    Good value 2 or 3 course dinner menu
  • Serdar B.heart icon on user image
    Serdar BaranSeptember 24, 2016
    Kunefe is the best in the menu ✌🏼️
  • Aysha A.heart icon on user image
    Aysha Al MuharraqiiOctober 7, 2015
    Everything 💕
  • Alp A.
    Alp AlkasAugust 25, 2011
    Go to the basement for live Turkish music at dinners
  • Saraheart icon on user image
    SaraSeptember 24, 2015
    Don't miss the desserts😩❤️
  • Razan A.
    Razan AlOthaimeenJanuary 5, 2015
    Tasty ! Try the Mezze 👌
  • Nadoheart icon on user image
    NadoMarch 18, 2017
    Authentic food best place to have dinner
  • Urban Nomad
    Urban NomadJanuary 29, 2017
    Turkey (Around the World in London)
  • Owen D.heart icon on user image
    Owen DanielAugust 7, 2014
    It's Arabic name meaning the best of the best..
  • Abdullah A.heart icon on user image
    Abdullah AlsultanOctober 4, 2014
    Kebab ... Wow
  • Ezgi K.heart icon on user image
    Ezgi KOctober 4, 2016
    Foods didn't reflect the Turkish taste. Mezes (appetizers) and main foods are quite expensive.
  • Fahad A.heart icon on user image
    Fahad Abu-HaimedAugust 26, 2022
    Food, services
  • Mbheart icon on user image
    MbJanuary 11, 2018
    Favorite turkish restaurant in london 🌟
  • Jakhongir N.
    Jakhongir NorovMay 29, 2013
    They lentil soup is fabulous
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