Aspava Restaurant Reviews Summary

Atmosphere and Decor

Pros:

• "The premises are extremely clean with a delightful relaxing atmosphere throughout."
• "The Venue - tucked into a charming cobble-stoned square set away from the main road."
• "The restaurant is located in a very narrow little alley way just of the main road and naturally we were sceptical as soon as we parked up but once we stepped inside that’s when we were just blown away."
• "Simple interior with thoughtfully installed acoustic panels to help enable conversations during popular times."
• "Great atmosphere, friendly helpful staff, brilliant food, superb value, and a comprehensive wine list with the addition of lovely Turkish wine."
• "The restaurant setting is perfectly located down a quiet courtyard."

Cons:

• "The ambiance and the décor really are horrendous. Cold white LED lighting and low ceiling with utterly tasteless laminated furnishings make for a really quite poor first impression."
• "Very noisy and cramped, particularly upstairs."
• "The only thing I can fault is it's a little echoey in the room, which can make conversation slightly difficult."

Service and Staff

Pros:

• "The staff were efficient, helpful and friendly."
• "Service were great but seating too close together kept getting knocked when your eating or staff squeeze past."
• "Really lovely place - the staff are very attentive and super friendly."
• "The owners and staff are clearly passionate foodies who want their guests to thoroughly enjoy dining."
• "Staff were very friendly, fast and attentive."
• "Great conversation with the staff and owners. Great ambassadors for the town of Cockermouth."
• "The owners and staff are very friendly and makes you feel very looked after."

Cons:

• "The staff and service wasn't particularly inspiring - most of the staff seemed pretty unhappy and didn't really seem like they wanted to be there."
• "Staff seemed like they didn't want to be there and didn't have the best attitude which was a little uncomfortable."
• "Waiters sometimes do not listen."

Food Quality and Authenticity

Pros:

• "The food was very good! Having just been in Turkey 6 months ago, I must say the food in this restaurant was better than in Turkey."
• "Superb food cooked to perfection, quick service, I had starter, mains dessert and coffee."
• "Almost all the ingredients are imported from Turkey, underscoring the commitment to authentic Turkish food."
• "Stunning food, friendly efficient service and their new premises are excellent."
• "Authentic, flavorsome Turkish food, friendly passionate service and plenty of safe gluten free options."
• "Fabulous food from starters to puddings. Friendly, prompt and informative service from everyone."

Cons:

• "How this place is highly rated is beyond me. The food is takeaway food at best."
• "Nice food but extremely overpriced. Starters were all around £6/£7, even a small plate of hummus, and the mains were almost all around £20."
• "Expensive for bland, under-seasoned food, definite fall in quality after moving premises."
• "The food was okay, I had the chicken iskender. The chicken was very nice, but it was mixed with way too much flat bread."

Price and Value

Pros:

• "Prices were very reasonable. I will certainly come here again. Faultless."
• "The food is good but it is a bit on the pricey side, around £6-7 for a single mezze and £20 for a main."
• "Price are ok (for this time as everything is more expensive as was before)."

Cons:

• "Prices were okay for the size of it. Similarly for the dessert, we ordered baklava and we got two pieces for £6.50."
• "Less time to wait. Chef is professional and qualified and there’s no doubt about it BUT VERY CHIT CHING. If you can afford then sure go for it to get wonderful portion size Turkish meat with traditional spices at the heart of the town. Recommended BUT expensive."
• "Nice food but extremely overpriced. Starters were all around £6/£7, even a small plate of hummus, and the mains were almost all around £20."

Accessibility and Convenience

Pros:

• "I have been to Aspava for a meal many times. I have to use a wheelchair when I go out, and they have always been considerate of my needs."
• "The restaurant is easily accessible and offers a calm and comfortable dining experience."
• "Great location, easily accessible and convenient for visitors in the area."

Cons:

• "The path leading to the restaurant is cobblestone so wearing heels is a bit dangerous."
• "Somewhat difficult to find, located in a narrow alley which might be a bit tricky for some guests."
• "The location is a bit off the main road, which can be inconvenient for those not familiar with the area."