Kent

Kent means ‘small town’ in Turkish, an appropriate name considering the hordes that frequent this ever-expanding Turkish restaurant. In summer the tree-shaded garden is one of the prettiest in the city, and the food is consistently top-notch. The menu is extensive, but highlights include shish kebab, Ispanakli Pide (long Turkish pizza with sheep’s cheese, egg and spinach) and Büyük Meze Tabagi (a starter plate as big as a main with baked aubergine, carrots, courgettes, rice-filled vine leaves, green beans, hummus and other delights). The vegetarian and breakfast selections will please most, and everything is available for takeaway. For late-night desserts, try the Turkish bakery next door, which keeps practical opening times: 24-hours a day, seven days a week.