Cyprus Mangal has to be Notting Hill’s/Bayswater’s little-known secret. New to the area I’ve often walked pass this modern Turkish restaurant wondering why it didn’t have that many patrons. Please note that this is not to be confused with another restaurant called Cyprus Mangal located in Pimlico though if reviews are to be read that Cyprus Mangal is also a gem.

Toptable had a 50% offer and for something a little different we decided to try it out for a work celebration lunch. Although a bit of a hike it certainly was a welcome change to the usual places we hit at lunch time in Hammersmith. The lunch was one of the best meals I’ve ever had in a while. Not only did the 50% off make it an absolute steal (so nice and reasonable for Jules and I to shout the team) the food quality is actually very good. Portion sizes are also generous. So much so that after two-courses there was no way we were going to fit in dessert.

Service was exemplary during our lunch. Admittedly it wasn’t very busy at all but the service was at the right level and also extremely friendly. On Friday and Saturdays you can be entertained by belly dancers if that’s your kind of think.