Ottoman Turkish Newcastle

The menu seemed appealing and the restaurant had a nice aesthetic both outside and inside. I started with the Pacenga, which was bland. For my main course, I had the mixed shish kebab, which had good flavor but the portion size was poor for the price. It had the smallest portion of rice I've ever seen. Overall, I enjoy Turkish food but was disappointed with this place. It was not bad, but definitely average.

On Friday night, we made a reservation for a big group at this restaurant. We preordered our meals and everything was prepared correctly. The staff was very attentive and friendly, not intrusive. There was a variety of dishes to choose from and everyone was happy with their order. All of the food was cooked perfectly and served hot. Some portions were large depending on what you ordered. It was also convenient to pay separately since we were a group, which can sometimes be challenging. Overall, we give this restaurant 5 stars.

We decided to visit this restaurant for some Turkish cuisine and we were not let down. The food and drinks were superb, and the service was relaxed but satisfactory. We both had a great dining experience and would definitely come back again. If you're a fan of delicious Turkish food, this is the place for you.

I have been to this restaurant several times previously with my husband and had good service and food, However last night I went with a female friend and the service was horrendous! We were constantly harassed by 1 of the waiters who seemed to letch over us all night and made us feel really uncomfortable. The other waiter recognised me as a regular customer and apologised for his colleagues manner stating “I’m sick of telling him he can’t go on like that he’s not in Turkey now” and laughed it off!! Not funny at all from my point of view. The waiter who recognised me then gave us a leaving drink of tequila rose and lent into both me and my friend for a kiss and hug again totally unacceptable after I had already raised my concerns over his colleague. There seemed to be no other management in the restaurant to complain to so we paid and left. Unfortunately I don’t think I will be returning to the restaurant which is a shame as the food is really nice.

Turkish is one of my favourite cuisines, I have eaten a lot and cooked a fair bit. The guys in Ottoman make some of the best I’ve eaten, if you come to newcastle, come here for a meal, you won’t be disappointed. I try to come very time I come up here for work. If you live in Newcastle, you’re very lucky to have this place.