📍 17 Saint Andrew Street, Central Dunedin, Dunedin
📍 Address: 17 Saint Andrew Street, Central Dunedin, Dunedin 9016, New Zealand
📞 Phone: +64 3 474 9692
🌐 Website: silarestaurant.co.nz
On the plate at Sila Restaurant & Takeaway, the idea is simple, bistro-style and well executed. A family‑friendly feel comes through naturally. Team members keep things friendly and on task. Value feels fair for the spread. Portions are generous yet well judged.
Absolutely delicious – everything was full of authentic flavour and beautifully presented and super fresh. Truly can’t beat the food if you like Turkish food. The atmosphere was warm and relaxed. Easily one of the best Turkish meals I’ve had – highly recommend!
I've been here twice now - both times to order a takeaway and wait. Both times the wait was over 20 mins. This last time, it was about 25 mins and I got home to discover the food was just faintly warm. I don't understand what's going on but they're really dropping the ball on this side of things. Food was good - just much rather it quicker and hot.
This is the best Turkish food I have ever tasted!!! You just have to come and try their food. Great seating and atmosphere!!! Surprisingly quiet. Obviously people do not know about their incredible tasting food!
Always a delicious, generous meal. Service was a bit slow on this occasion due to staff illness, but the food was yummy. A bit of a cold draft made one of our party a bit colder than she'd have liked. Love the variety of dishes, and the flavours are always lovely. Have been here before, and will definitely be back.
Their meal was great and good value for the price. Every meal was good volume. We had some little sweets, Turkish Delight , and they are really nice , even I don’t like Turkish delight from general store. Beautiful interiors, spacious and very clean restaurant.
I had the mixed grill as a takeaway dinner. As per the menu, it had lamb, chicken kofeta and a beef pattie. The lamb had four pieces thay were of mixed quickly with one piece being vey tough. The chicken and kofeta were ok but the kofeta was very salty. The beef pattie was ok. The little mixed rice was bearly warm. The salad was also ok, but the dips were less than average. The meat wasn't cooked over charcoal as expected, and simply cooked on a hot plate, and more steamed than grilles, so the overall taste was less than ideal. There was very little bread, but the little they provided was nice. Overall a 2-3 star meal, where I expected a 4 star meal as per the google maps rating. I will try other places next time.
On my travels I like to try Turkish restaurants so I went to Sila. It is a big place nicely decorated. Staff is welcoming and friendly. Food was great and the serving was big, probably too big but I ate it all. My chicken grilled salad was great and nicely seasoned and spicy. The table could be cleaned a bit better and entry door does not close fully on its own so cold southerly comes in quickly. Apart from that, it is all good.
Very distinct flavor. Huge plate reasonable price. Huge place. Has gluten free and dairy free choices. Pictures are chicken shish, walnut dip and some meze. For those who rated them low because of beer and wine... it’s a Turkish restaurant... [eyes rolling]
Love the atmosphere of this place, the interior design is gorgeous and feels very cosy & intimate. Great for both group gatherings (bookings recommended) and for a more intimate romantic meal for a couple. The food itself is amazing, by far my preferred Turkish place in Dunedin. And although it's not cheap, I think it's reasonably priced for what they offer. The staff are friendly and helpful without being pushy, and are very aware & helpful when it comes to dietary restrictions & allergies - and they'll readily double check with the chef if need be.
Sila Restaurant & Takeaway is located at 17 Saint Andrew Street, Central Dunedin, Dunedin 9016, New Zealand
You can contact Sila Restaurant & Takeaway at +64 3 474 9692
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