Akarsu Turkish Restaurant & Grill in Durham: photos, reviews, menu

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Akarsu Turkish Restaurant & Grill in Durham offers a delightful dining experience with a taste of the Mediterranean right at your table. Known for serving up tasty, fresh, and delicious Middle Eastern and Turkish cuisine, this moderately priced eatery has garnered an impressive 4.7 rating on Google. Whether you're stopping by for lunch or dinner, you're sure to enjoy the variety of Mediterranean, Turkish, and vegetarian options available.

Don't miss out on the seafood guvec, a specialty dish that features a medley of seafood in a unique sauce accompanied by rice. Akarsu's inviting atmosphere isn't too busy, allowing you to appreciate the friendly and excellent service. With options for on-street or paid parking, it makes for easy access, while the free Wi-Fi and outdoor seating area provide added comfort.

Be sure to try their amazing lunch deal, which includes a starter, main, and drink for just £18. For those who prefer a more relaxed dining style, there's takeaway and delivery service on offer too. After your meal, don't be surprised if you leave with a small token - a free pin sporting the evil eye logo.

Whether you've come for a glass of wine or to savor the flavors of a delicious Mediterranean meal, Akarsu is highly recommended, often considered one of the best Turkish restaurants in the UK.

Price

$$$$ 20 - 30 GBP

Meals

Lunch, Dinner

Cuisines

Mediterranean, Turkish, Vegetarian

Services

Delivery, Takeaway, Drive-thru, Reservations available, Outdoor seating, Dine-in, Reservations recommended

Dietary options

Vegan options, Vegetarian options, Healthy options, Halal options

Offering

Serving alcohol, Serving desserts, Small plates, Happy-hour food, Serving cocktails, Serving beer, Serving wine, Serving coffee

Dishes and Beverages

Discover the standout dishes and unique drinks that define Akarsu Turkish Restaurant & Grill menu.

Beer
Coffee
Lamb
Tea
Wine
Cocktail

How to get here?

The nearest public transport options for your convenience.

Cathedral

Bus stop 170 m walk

North Road temporary stops (Stand F)

Bus stop 245 m walk

Market Place

Bus stop 185 m walk

Millburngate (Stand C)

Bus stop 208 m walk

Leazes Road - Millburngate Bridge

Bus stop 216 m walk

Freeman's Place

Bus stop 263 m walk

4.8

based on 2,209 reviews

Google

4.7/5 1,212 reviews

Facebook

4.8/5 997 reviews

Thomas

Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

Visited with my friend and the service was amazing and very quick, all food was delicious and full of flavour, everything was also very fresh and hot. Portion sizes were brilliant for the price unlike a lot of other restaurants. Atmosphere was very chilled too and the table we had was really nice next to a window overlooking the river.

A H

Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

Amazing food and friendly service! 10/10

tony

Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

First time to this restaurant and nor disappointed was usy but git a table food was excellent service was great price reasonable definitely worth a visit

Akarsu Turkish Restaurant & Grill in Durham