The best Turkish restaurants in Manchester

Topkapi Palace in Deansgate is one of Manchester's favourite destinations for Turkish cuisine – it's been open since 1979. This family-run restaurant is simple and bustling, with big windows in the dining area. Well-presented classic dishes are served, from mezze to moussaka and kebabs. A full selection of drinks are also on offer.

Experience a theatrical and luxurious Turkish steakhouse at Etci Mehmet. Fine cuts of halal meat are served in opulent surroundings with flamboyant presentation. Live cooking and fire shows every night make the experience even more memorable. Steaks, kebabs, burgers, and Turkish specialities are on the menu at this restaurant. Families and big groups are welcome.

Turkish Delight has been serving Turkish cuisine in Chorlton since 1985. This popular local restaurant does takeaways or you can eat in the contemporary dining space. There's a BYO policy, too. The diverse menu includes kebabs, traditional stews, and pides with a variety of different fillings. There are plenty of vegetarian-friendly choices here.

At Istanbul Restaurant you'll find a large and spacious venue for laid-back Turkish meals. This relaxed restaurant is friendly and bustling, with outdoor seating available too. The menu is comprehensive, featuring authentic Turkish dishes like pides, kebabs, grilled meat, and vegetarian options. Children's meals are served, too, plus alcohol-free drinks, including mocktails.

Long-standing restaurant Café Istanbul has been serving Turkish food longer than anywhere else in the city. The venue is elegant and classy, and also boasts a function room for up to 60 people. A variety of popular Turkish dishes are served here like stuffed vine leaves, pides with various fillings, and meat from the grill.

At Anatolian Grill Wine Bar, you can savour Turkish and Mediterranean recipes alongside cocktails and wines from regions around the world, including Turkey. The food menu features mezze, grilled meat and seafood, and veggie options. This venue is bright and bustling, with a warm atmosphere and attentive service.

Diners in Chorlton visit Saray Café & Bistro for Turkish food. This local restaurant is cosy and down-to-earth, serving food in a rustic dining area as well as offering takeaways. Classic Turkish dishes are served all day, including Turkish breakfast. A varied selection of drinks are also available here, including cocktails. 

Sultan Turkish Grill brings the flavours of Istanbul to Manchester with a menu of vibrant Turkish dishes. The restaurant feels rustic with exposed brick walls, but you can also order takeaways. The menu includes dishes like borek, hummus, kebabs, grilled meat, and vegetarian choices. Meals for children are also served here.

Sultanahmet Grill takes its name from a neighbourhood in Istanbul. It brings authentic and traditional dishes all the way from Turkey to Manchester - think pides, kebabs, and kofte made to a recipe that dates back to the 1920s. Meals for children are served, too. Takeaways are available, or you can eat in the simple but cosy dining area.

Moorish Turkish Cuisine is a popular restaurant in Stockport. This place is recognised for its friendly service and welcoming atmosphere. The dining room has traditional touches, and classic cuisine is on the menu. Diners can sample platters of mezze, salads, stews, and kebabs, whilst the space makes you feel right at home.

Previously known as Turquoise, Turkish Bistro specialises in Turkish and Mediterranean dishes. The building has a mock Tudor facade, whilst inside, there's a simple dining space. Breakfast is available whilst the main menu features starters like sucuk and halloumi, casseroles, seafood, and chargrilled meat. Wine, cocktails, and mocktails are also available.

You're promised authenticity at Istanbul Grill - food is made with herbs and ingredients sourced straight from Turkey. Diners can try typical starters, kebabs, or moussaka, plus wines from around the world. Kids' meals are served too. The setting is classic with a friendly atmosphere, plus there's an area suitable for private parties.

Visit Antalya Café for Turkish cuisine in Rusholme. This understated restaurant does takeaways but also has space for dining in, complete with outside seating where shisha is available. Kebabs are popular at this restaurant, but other dishes include seafood. Desserts and non-alcoholic drinks, including original mocktails, are also served.