very rarely it is that i get the chance to rate a restaurant with a high rating with just 1 visit. i was actually putting off going there due to some -ve reviews related to service.
nonetheless, i ended up there on a weekday for lunch and the experience was fulfilling...
in some reviews, i read that staff are rude and reject requests when people want to dine with the sea view. to my surprise, without asking, the staff guided us to seats with the best sea view! was really impressed! the decor was well thought out and the color combination of the furnishing was in unison with the sea view. the waiters dress differently too.
we ordered adana kabab, mushroom cheese casserole and dolma kabab. mushroom was ok; adana kabab was straight from heaven. dolma was good too but quite pricey for portion size. they were generous with condiments like bread, pickles, labneh and olives, which came free. also we were served with a welcome drink and red tea after food.
for dessert we had sultanah sorbets. didn't like it much.
overall it was a very satisfying experience. we were at ease and comfortable the whole time; mostly due to the view. service was proper. no complaints.
i must say food is a bit on the higher end; but i guess quality demands so.
definitely a must try!
nehal gupta