Devran Reviews Summary

Category: Turkish restaurant London

Address: 170, 172 Stoke Newington Rd, London N16 7UY, United Kingdom

Phone: +442072542525

Rating: 4.3
based on 168 reviews.

Customer Service

Pros:

  • "Even it was very busy they have enough staff to handle the situation and all of them were nice."
  • "The waitress we had was on the ball and excellent."
  • "The owner is really friendly and always ensures his customers are well looked after."
  • "Good service, family and non family friendly atmosphere, rich menu."
  • "Food is really delicious with fantastic portions and excellent customer service all for a low cost."
  • "The food was amazing and the staff were very helpful and friendly."
  • "Great customer service from all the staff."

Cons:

  • "The staff looked dirty, the lady that served us was rude and her white shirt had turned grey."
  • "They didn't even care that they didn't provide customer satisfaction."
  • "On a second visit customer service was appalling as they were bit busy."
  • "Love the food but customer appreciation not shown when customers walk in they are noticed but not acknowledged or welcomed."
  • "The waiter and waitress are very rude."
  • "The service was awful today, there were 3 members of staff working the floor and there was hardly any customers in the store yet we received no attention."
  • "An argument between the waiters noticeably ruined the entire restaurants atmosphere."

Food Quality

Pros:

  • "The food was very tasty and fresh."
  • "The sharing platter they serve up can easily feed four for £30 with everything being really tasty."
  • "Every time me and my family eat here, their service and food just gets better. We always leave in a good mood, because the food is fresh and bursting with flavour, even the chips!"
  • "Devran's food is exquisite In its presentation, flavour, taste and texture, freshly cooked on a Charcoal burner :-)"
  • "The lightly buttered and seasoned fresh baked bread was amazing and very flavoursome definitely generously made."
  • "Lovely starters is borek."
  • "Family favourite and best Turkish restaurant in London."

Cons:

  • "Food was not as good as I expected, dry and lacks some characters however, their chips is very nice but too pricey for a portion."
  • "Food was horrendous, the meat was not cooked properly, the presentation of the food was not believable."
  • "Food was okay not great which it normally is, but the worst was the salad."
  • "Wasn’t happy with this restaurant, in particular the service. Not going to say the food was nasty but was very much average."
  • "Wrap was cold and hardly cooked, was like eating uncooked doh."
  • "Food was ok nothing great and below average, i eat allot of turkish food but was quite salty."
  • "The meat was dry and the rice was so old it was hard!"

Atmosphere & Decor

Pros:

  • "It's usually very busy so the place has a vibrant atmosphere."
  • "Very easy to find, big sign on the main road. Welcoming."
  • "The decor is brilliant and can install a conversation, just on its own."
  • "Delicious food ..lots of variety and tons of it...all served up with very friendly and efficient staff."
  • "One of the best kebab places in London."
  • "The food here is absolutely wonderful and the atmosphere is one of a kind."
  • "Nice atmosphere and clean."

Cons:

  • "Was very packed also booked table for 27 and gave us one with 24..like sardines packed together."
  • "Sitting arrangements could improve I did feel there was a lack of space and comfortability."
  • "The air conditioning was also not and the restaurant was intolerably hot."
  • "They also have semi open terrace doors so when its too hot and clumpy the doors are opened for a fresh air."
  • "Clean washrooms and plenty of car parking in nearby street."
  • "Service was very very slow."
  • "We waited 45 minutes to an hour until our food came in we waited 30 minutes for starters."

Value & Pricing

Pros:

  • "The portion size is very generous and you're also brought amazing flat bread."
  • "Their prices are in line with other restaurants. The quality of food is really good."
  • "This is my favourite venue. Reasonable prices."
  • "Delicious and reasonably priced."
  • "Service is swift and polite and their prices are reasonable."
  • "£33 in total which is an absolute bargain!!"
  • "I would recommend eating here if you're in the area."

Cons:

  • "After the order, the waiter came back to tell us the minimum order is £20 per person and £10 per child. It’s not mentioned in the menu nor the entrance."
  • "Overall, I was disappointed with my visit, prices here are really high compared to other restaurants."
  • "Prices are a bit steep but the food is nice quality."
  • "Stay away from this restaurant, they care more about making money than their reputation."
  • "The restaurant were unhelpful and customer service was not top of their priority it was money."
  • "Expected much better from a restaurant at your scale."
  • "2 adults one kid and a bottle of wine £80 too much for what it was but food was OK."

Management & Staff Conduct

Pros:

  • "Also our waiter Hasan made us feel welcomed. He was friendly, attentive and professional."
  • "The staff are very welcoming and very attentive."
  • "Lovely food with great customer service. They almost make me feel like a world boss as I step in the restaurant."
  • "Great night out with family spent here, (my second visit), as before the food is immaculate, tastes great and plenty of it."
  • "Service was friendly, quick and well mannered."
  • "Enjoy the Turkish tea here with a slice of lemon or without. It is free of charge!"
  • "Our waitress Neli was on point. Excellent service."

Cons:

  • "They refused to serve tap water because there was 30 of us."
  • "Stay away from this restaurant, they care more about making money than their reputation."
  • "We were served bulgar wheat that was frozen and defrosted - it tasted really bad."
  • "The restaurant were unhelpful and customer service was not top of their priority it was money."
  • "The waiters need some training or need to change jobs because the service wasn't great."
  • "Poor customer service. This place is all about money."
  • "The manager made it a terrible experience."

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