Meze Turkish Restaurant — Restaurant in England

Update as of 28/09/19

Its been far too long since we visited our favourite Turkish restaurant.

We finally got an opportunity to go and we couldn't be more excited.

With a bottle of the efes draught, it was time to wait for the culinary experience we've being craving.

The mixed meze as always did not disappoint. Made up of 8 small portions of turkish style tapas, its a great way to start a meal. Then when you think your finished out comes cheese and spicy sausage. Enough food for four but undefeated we readied for the next course. Oh Don't forget the freshly baked bread that accompanies the starter.

The İskender has to be the restaurants signature dish. Lamb, beef, chicken, pitta topped with some Turkish butter. This dish puts any mixed grill to shame. In the handful of years I've been coming here, the iskender just gets better!

As always we enjoyed conversation with the owners, who are always a pleasure to talk too.

This is by far one of Darlington's hidden gems. It deserves more recognition, for how lovely the resturant is. You'll struggle to get a better experience anywhere else.

We look forward to our next visit. Thank you for another lovely meal.

27th of August 2018

Ate here last night which probably makes 6 or 7 times since our first time. Over the years its just better. By far one of the most underated restaurants in Darlington aswell as been one of the best. You don't associate Darlington with good food. Maze is the expection!

Family run, authentic Turkish food cooked by a very talented chef. Washed down with the meds favourite lager EFES.

If this restaurant was in the centre we would all go. As its a hidden gem off the beaten track only the lucky ones get to eat at this amazing restaurant. Thoese that appreciate good food will enjoy this restaurant.

A warm greeting awaits you from the mum and daughter who make you feel like family. The food that will send you into a food coma with its generous portions and tastes that put you in the...

After a long day of walking at the coast, we were really hungry and hunting for some good food. Following the great reviews, we chose Meze and hoped it would be just half as good as promised. Unfortunately, our dog was not allowed inside and had to stay in the car close by - but also understandable as it is not a big space. We were served quickly and friendly, had our beverages in minutes. Selecting from the fair sized menu was quick - a variety of starters for my wife and just a main for me. I am glad, I did not fall for the delicious looking starters because the mixed platter for 2 is really plenty and I couldn't have eaten anything else. Our order arrived within 15 minutes and we were delighted. The starters tasted fantastic, very well seasoned, not too much of anything. My charcoal roasted lamb kebab was the highlight of the dinner - the quality of the meat was premium and grilled to perfection. It was definitely among the best lamb dishes I have ever had.

Compared to the regular pub food, Indian or Italian restaurants, the value for price relation is fantastic.

Thank you for the great service and the wonderful food. What a great find outside of our hometown Berlin with thousands of Turkish restaurants.

I absolutely recommend Meze if you are visiting or if you live here and have...

Unfortunately, I was quite disappointed with my visit to Meze Turkish Restaurant. While the staff were friendly and welcoming, the overall experience didn’t live up to expectations, especially if you’re looking for authentic Turkish cuisine.

The food lacked flavour, and the bread was noticeably hard. One of the biggest telltale signs for me that this wasn’t an authentic Turkish restaurant was how the dish was served: the meat was placed separately from the rice, rather than on top, which meant the rice didn’t absorb any of the rich oils and flavours from the meat something that’s so essential in traditional Turkish cooking.

The atmosphere was also underwhelming. There was little to no vibe in the space, which made the dining experience feel quite flat. As it stands, I wouldn’t return for...