I've been missing Turkey this year, so the opportunity to try the newly opened Turkish restaurant which everyone has been talking about couldn't be missed.

Every single member of staff was happy to be there and couldn't be helpful enough. The interior has been designed with modern lighting on walls covered in rustic 3d murals of local castles, etc. I can't do it justice in words and wish I'd taken photos.

The original plan of gin and lemonade was halted by a limitation of flavours of gin (lots of brands but all plain) but that wasn't an issue and a bottle of zinfandel was soon being enjoyed.

For a starter we had a hot mezze platter. The garlic mushrooms were missing, but we'd almost finished before we even noticed. Everything was delicious and nothing was left over.

Now you may be wondering why I've given 5 stars if the gin selection wasn't perfect and the starter wasn't as expected? the answer is simple... the main course. The picture attached is the Antolian special plate, a sharing platter for 2-3 people. It could have easily served 4. Every single bite was cooked to perfection, full of flavour, moist and delicious. The chicken wings, chicken shish, lamb shish, kofte, grilled peppers, grilled tomatoes, rice, cous-cous even the side salad was simply perfect. We couldn't finish the plate, not even close, but the staff were more than happy to box it up. I could have eaten more, or walked home, but not both.

We will be heading back there and recommending to all our friends, local and afar. Aside from a mind blowing valentines meal in Holland, this is probably the best meal I've had out in 2020.