Akarsu Turkish Restaurant & Grill

4.7 ( 1144 reviews )
Checking... 11:30 AM - 9:00 PM See Hours
£20–30
21 Silver St, Durham DH1 3RB, United Kingdom
+44 191 250 8465

Akarsu Turkish Restaurant & Grill in Durham is a culinary gem that consistently impresses diners with its authentic Middle Eastern flavors and inviting atmosphere. From the moment you step inside, the warm and friendly service makes you feel at home, a sentiment echoed by many satisfied customers.

Reviewers rave about the lunch menu, which offers exceptional value with generous portions and delightful dishes. Patrons like Balefire Ltd appreciate the reasonable prices paired with mouth-watering flavors. The restaurant’s clean and comfortable space, enhanced by effective air conditioning, has drawn compliments for creating an enjoyable dining experience.

Special highlights include a diverse array of meats and fresh salads, as noted by Peter Erdelyi, who relished each dish's presentation and taste. The setting near the river adds a scenic touch, making every meal memorable. The thoughtful small gestures, such as providing a free pin featuring the evil eye logo, enhance the sense of hospitality.

In summary, Akarsu Turkish Restaurant & Grill stands out not only for its exquisite dishes but also for its commitment to excellent service and creating a welcoming environment. It’s no wonder diners leave with plans to return, as Shada Alsull enthusiastically recommended this charming spot as the best Turkish restaurant in Durham.

Amenities and More

  • Accessibility
    • Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
    • Has wheelchair-accessible seating
    • Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
    • No wheelchair-accessible car park
  • Service options
    • Has outdoor seating
    • Offers kerbside pickup
    • Offers delivery
    • Offers takeaway
    • Serves dine-in
  • Highlights
    • Serves great coffee
    • Serves great dessert
    • Has great tea selection
    • Has great wine list
  • Popular for
    • Popular for lunch
    • Popular for dinner
    • Good for solo dining
  • Offerings
    • Serves alcohol
    • Serves beer
    • Serves cocktails
    • Serves coffee
    • Has free water refills
    • Serves halal food
    • Serves happy-hour food
    • Serves healthy options
    • Has private dining room
    • Quick bite
    • Serves small plates
    • Serves spirits
    • Serves vegan dishes
    • Serves vegetarian dishes
    • Serves wine
  • Dining options
    • Serves lunch
    • Serves dinner
    • Has catering
    • Serves dessert
    • Has seating
  • Amenities
    • Has bar on site
    • Has gender-neutral toilets
    • Has toilet
  • Atmosphere
    • Casual
    • Cosy
    • Romantic
    • Trendy
  • Crowd
    • Family friendly
    • Good for groups
    • Popular with tourists
    • Popular with university students
  • Planning
    • Dinner reservations recommended
    • Accepts reservations
  • Payments
    • Accepts credit cards
    • Accepts debit cards
    • Accepts NFC mobile payments
    • Credit cards
  • Children
    • Good for kids
    • High chairs available
    • Has kids' menu
  • Parking
    • Paid parking lot
    • Paid street parking
  • Pets
    • Dogs allowed
    • Dogs allowed outside

Reviews For Akarsu Turkish Restaurant & Grill

Balefire Ltd
Jun 27,2025
Amazing Middle Eastern food at great prices. We went for the lunch menu, which was very reasonable. A lovely restaurant in a prime Durham location. Cheers!
Shada Alsull
Jun 1,2025
We visited as a group of friends and honestly had a great experience. The food was absolutely delicious full of flavour and freshly made. The staff were friendly and welcoming, the atmosphere was lovely, and the service was excellent from start to finish The restaurant was clean, comfortable, and even had great air conditioning, which made the experience even more enjoyable. We truly loved our time there and will definitely be coming back. I’ve already recommended this place to others it’s easily the best Turkish restaurant in Durham. Highly recommended Best wishes
Peter Erdelyi
May 27,2025
One of the best restaurants in Durham. We tried 6 different kind of meats, 3 salads with potatoes and naan bread. They were just as tasty as they looked like. Enjoyed every bit, and the coffe after kept us running for the rest of the day: I higly recommend it. Stunning view on the river and the bridge jearby, kind and skilled staff members.
Neville Sparks
May 15,2025
My wife and I came across this restaurant last night. Just a walk in but they made us very welcome. We are so pleased they had a spare table. The food was just amazing. Really top quality ingredients and cooked perfectly. Good size portions and lots of choice. Service was warm and friendly. Thank you for a great experience and we hope to return soon.
Mr Lloyd
May 15,2025
Came here for the lunch menu on a Saturday which was a good deal with the starter main and drink for 18 each. Food is tasty and fresh and service was friendly, wasn’t too busy and had a good atmosphere. We even got a free pin for our jackets with the evil eye logo as a little souvenir at the end. Many thanks!
The Durham food review.
Apr 18,2025
Akarsu Akarsu Aksarsu... boy do I love you. My go to for consistently fantastic food in beautiful Durham. Not much else to say really. I’d recommend the mixed platter for starter.
Richard Hall
Apr 13,2025
Very busy and clearly sought after food in Akarsu. Was very busy inside with diners on both levels. The front of house staff were very good and friendly. Lots to go at on the menu too, real good quality authentic food too. Great location with views over the bridge and to the water. Very well decorated internally on all levels. All in all impressed by all aspects of the visit, the food was delicious. If your in town or considering a visit I'd call in here for food.
William Glendenning
Mar 6,2025
Food absolutely fab, starter and main course were top quality and plenty of well presented tasty char grilled chicken in my wrap.

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