Istanbul Meze

Istanbul Meze on Street Lane in Roundhay is one of Leeds's well-regarded Turkish restaurants, built around an open charcoal grill and a meze-sharing format that distinguishes it from standard kebab houses. The menu spans Turkish, Persian and Mediterranean small plates alongside full grilled meat mains — lamb, chicken, mixed platters and vegetarian mezze — cooked over charcoal for a distinctive smoky character. The restaurant has a 4.2 out of 5 rating from 610 reviews and is ranked in the Wanderlog top twenty-seven Turkish restaurants in Leeds. Street Lane's affluent residential character supports a restaurant that has operated as a neighbourhood dining destination rather than a pure takeaway, with a dine-in atmosphere that includes live entertainment evenings.