Izmir Restaurant — Restaurant in Milton Keynes

What an absolutely fantastic restaurant!!! I visited with my sister & niece in the early evening (after quite a sad personal day) and the staff really lifted our spirits without even realising! Noor and his staff (especially Imran) provided excellent & super friendly customer service and went out of their way to make sure we were happy with everything. The restaurant itself has the most beautiful décor, so you really feel like you’ve stepped into somewhere special! As for the food – all I can say is Wow! Wow! Wow! All three of us had the king prawn starters, which were the large, plump freshwater prawns (peeled) in the most delicious sauce and served on a large thin poppadum style bowl with salad. I am still thinking about those juicy prawns and can’t wait to have them again! A very generous portion too!! For mains we had lamb shish and the salmon option – again the lamb was beautifully marinated and very tender, as was the salmon with sauteed new potatoes. I remember all of us commenting on how glad we were that we had chosen this restaurant to come and eat in as we really did need a good experience all round. Although we were very full after the complimentary bread and first two courses, we decided to share a dessert of baklava with ice cream, so asked for three spoons. Again, we were so pleasantly surprised when 3 plates turned up with the baklava cut into 3 pieces with a scoop of ice cream on each plate and we were told that they were not going to charge any extra – what amazing customer service! I really wish all restaurants were like this instead of the penny-pinching attitude some have! I was really made to feel like my experience as a customer was really important to the Noor and his team! Roll on the...

From the moment my daughter and I stepped into the warm embrace of Gunaydin, we knew we were in for a special treat. Nestled in the bustling heart of Kingston, Milton Keynes, Gunaydin is a haven where authentic Turkish flavors meet unparalleled hospitality.

Every dish we savored was a testament to the rich culinary heritage of Turkey. The chefs at Gunaydin are not just cooks but artisans, who meticulously craft each meal to perfection. The Mezze platter was a vibrant tapestry of taste and texture, the succulent kebabs were grilled to smoky perfection, and the Baklava? A sweet finale that danced on the palate!

The ambiance of Gunaydin is a delightful fusion of tradition and modernity, making you feel as if you’ve stepped into a Turkish tale of old yet with a contemporary twist. As for the service, it was nothing short of exemplary – attentive, warm, and always with a genuine smile.

The variety on the menu caters to all preferences, and the pricing is the cherry on top, offering value that is hard to find elsewhere. Gunaydin is not just a meal; it’s an experience, a journey of flavors, and a celebration of Turkish hospitality at its best.

My daughter and I left with hearts as full as our bellies, already planning our next visit. To those seeking a culinary adventure in Milton Keynes, Gunaydin is a must-visit. This is more than a restaurant; it’s a place where...

I’ll start off by saying the decor is really nice. Sadly the food and service was disappointing. A gentlemen who looked like a manager or one of the owners came over and started moving around my plates while I was eating my starter and told me how what to do like I’m a child and hadn’t made a conscious decision to not use the small plate that had been on the table for God knows how many hours or days. Then shorty after he came over and poured the remaining of my drink into the glass that I clearly was not using. I understand the place was very quiet so he was probably just looking for something to do but it’s rude… I didn’t tell him I wanted to drink out of the glass… I had clearly been drinking from the bottle with my straw. Then my lamb chops arrived. I noticed one of the lamb chops was missing most of the meat like it has been eaten or broken off. I told the waiter and asked if they could replace that 1 lamb chop. By the time I finished the rest of my food, she came over with a lamb rib. I didn’t say anything and accepted it. However, the rib had a foul smell and I struggled to eat it. When a waiter came to take my plate, I mentioned the issue with the lamb chop being replaced with the rib. I explained that I was not complaining but wanted to mention it. He didn’t apologise or anything… poor customer service skills. The lamb chops I did have were nice and...