Guzel Istanbul — Restaurant in Melbourne

I had a serious craving for Turkish food and have been looking for a place to satisfy that craving for a while and it was finally met here!

The place is very cute and comfy. Walking in, I immediately was excited because it gave the vibe that the food was going to be absolutely amazing, with tables and chairs that you'd find at your Nonna's and a unique menu that pops with vibrant pictures of the food they serve. If you know the exact aesthetic I'm talking about, then you know that the food is about to make you go into a food coma. Speaking of which, they had a platter which I highly recommend as it comes with a delicious range of dips, warm slightly buttered Turkish bread, beautifully cooked meats on rice, Turkish delights, baklava and tea or coffee to help digest your feast. The servers were also lovely and friendly, while also being knowledgeable about the food and quick to help with anything we needed.

Please give this place a shot. This area sadly doesn't have much when it comes to good ethnic food so places like this are absolutely a must go. Can't wait...

I ordered a pick up on Sunday at 5pm and some young kid picked up with very rude tone and was impatient.

Didnt explain what each dish were about.

I said " do you guys have whole mean bread" and he said NO in a very rude manner and I asked if there is a posibility to order one and he was so blunt

When I went to pick it up some girl who didnt even acknowledge me when I walking inside and she kept on serving customers. She looked at me once and didnt acknowledge.

Everyone who were in restaurent were Turkish and keps on looking at me. its one of those places where you get served better if you are same breed

I went to kitchen window and 3 blokes were working and I could see which kid picked up my call. they didnt even acknowledge me and I waited for teh girl to finish taking order and I went up to her saying I am here for a pick up and she reffers me to speak to people in Kitchen...

they gave me food and no thank you or come again etc

went home and meat was so dry....i have had better Turkish in life and better service

I would not recomment this...

Lovely food. Visited the place a few times. Nice little local restaurant. Homey, family run business. Enjoyed the meals. Big servings. We usually have set meals at $31. Good value. 3 course meal with Turkish coffee and Turkish delight for dessert. Love the dips and hot Turkish bread starters. Carbs overload. Then there's the meat platter!!! Carnivore heaven!!😍😍😍😍

I don't have a sweet tooth but their Turkish delight is sublime. I have to sneak up and steal my friend's dessert!!!! I find their baklava is way too sweet though. I would strongly recommend the Turkish delight washed down with the rich Turkish coffee.

I would have given this a five star but I think I'll take away a * for their outdated decor. Still trapped in the 70s. Lol. Thank goodness for the lovely food and friendly service.

I love a bit of the 70s occasionally so I'll be back when I find my flux capacitor and charge my De Lorean to make the trip to this surprising wonderful Turkish destination.

A local gem that is worth...