I had today my birthday meal. Very disappointed thaty husband chooses this place.We have booked table 1,15pm. Unfortunately we got served our drinks very quickly,but after this we was left out to wait for food for 1,45min.Basically we got it after 3pm. My son start sleeping on the table. As we couldn't leave as everything was booked and we wanted to have a meal out.We will not be coming back for sureGirls was nice and food okay,but kitchen working priority's is very bad.
Jane Fin
First time eating here and won’t be the last, the food was incredible and service was excellent.
Marc Jackson
Questionable food and service - expensive for what it is.Highly questionable on the “Authentic Turkish Cuisine” they promote on their website and advertising. We literally watched a member of staff go back and fourth at least 3 times to Waitrose to get food for the kitchen. It was quite commical watching her try to hide the food/bag as well and we were joking what she went out to buy this time.Due to the above, it was definitely debateable whether the Hummus (in particular), or most of the meal was freshly made or shop bought when we visited. My wife, (who is Middle Eastern and regularly makes Hummus) suggested it was shop bought when trying it.I’m not sure if they were short on ingredients the day we went and needs must? or if this is standard practice for them, which would be a shame for the price you are paying. I will give them the benefit of the doubt on this occasion and try them again another time.
Andrea Wright
Tasty lunch in a relaxed
georgina b
Visited Black Pepper for an anniversary dinner with my wife and we thoroughly enjoyed! Food was immaculate and the portion sizes were very generous for the prices you pay. Service from Molly and Ella was fantastic, we will definitely be returning soon!
Robin Smith
Lovely little Turkish place with warm, happy service. Specialist in lamb, chicken and fish dishes. Lovely mixed mezze dishes.
Erza Tsuruya
Was a regular customer for a few months now and they all of a sudden for no apparent reason decided to serve me stale cucumbers (soft squidgy and old) in my usual cucumber yoghurt dish. This was an insult as they had served me properly the many times before. So not only was that bad but the side salad to my veggie Moussaka had rotten/dying onion laid ontop of a stale tasteless salad which usually is presented to me with the freshest ingredients with pomegranates drizzled ontop but this time no pomegranates and just old vegetables thrown together as if to send me a message saying " we don't like you anymore". I've been polite, courteous and have exemplified impeccable behaviour for the entire duration of the past 4-5 months since choosing this place and they have just decided for no reason that I'm no longer welcome. It's absolutely shocking how I went from the most loyal customer who never put a single foot wrong to someone who is now disregarded and given totally unacceptable food. I believe they have emotional issues and because of the many young staff who work there they tend to create some sort of alternate reality in their heads in which each customer is treated differently depending on their nationality. I've been going to Turkish restaurants for over 25 years and never have I had overpriced food to the lowest standard as this place. I genuinely thought this was a hidden gem like most people, due to high quality meats and veg, but they just make way too many mistakes as listed below:a) give you gone off vegetablesb) forget some of the side ordersc) treat you like a nobody if you're not tall white and look like you own a house in Buckinghamd) they know I'm single and get angry if I don't hookup with one of their staff members.
Steve Farr
All good, my Vegan Roasted Vegetable dish was great. Service was good.
Jo S
An amazing Turkish breakfast, thoroughly enjoyed it and the staff were great. First time of trying it and I would definitely have it again
41bartoszr41poland
Beautiful location, delicious food and nice customer service. Highly recommended to everybody, who like their culinary journeys.
The food was first class, very tasty. One of the best restaurant meals we have had in a long time. The service was equally good & Ella was an attentive & helpful waitress. Well done everyone. We will be back.
Roosterbooster !!!!!!!!!!
iv eaten mixed grills and meat platters up and down the country , the amount of meat you receive is absolutely shocking in a £20 mixed grill i received literally 1 cube of chicken, 1 cube of lamb, 1 small kofta,, and what they called a lamb chop but it was the size of a dice with no meat just fat , i genuinely thought they made a mistake because usually from any other restaurants you receive 1 full skewer of each meat etc so i contacted the shop who told me thats how they come and didnt compensate in anyway way shape or form
Sam Smith (Sam)
Visited 31st October for an anniversary meal. Not very busy, but that was perfect. Waitress was very friendly and attentive. Food was delicious and incredibly moreish. Chicken Sote will be my new go to. Divine!Parking: Waitrose carpark free after 6pmWheelchair accessibility: Level floor, easy access from meadow walk boulevard
sammyyyyyyy7
Delicious fresh food , great atmosphere,,great staff,,,established and reliable place to go ,,,highly recommended
Samuel G
Recently visited, The Black Pepper, with some friends and was amazed with not only the food but, how pleasant the staff were. It was extremely refreshing to have some beautiful genuine Turkish food (and i believe to have the right to say it’s genuine Turkish food as i go a handful of times a year and the black pepper food is on par with all of the food i have in Turkey). Our waitress was called Molly and she done a wonderful job looking after us. Will definitely be visiting again.
I had today my birthday meal. Very disappointed thaty husband chooses this place.We have booked table 1,15pm. Unfortunately we got served our drinks very quickly,but after this we was left out to wait for food for 1,45min.Basically we got it after 3pm. My son start sleeping on the table. As we couldn't leave as everything was booked and we wanted to have a meal out.We will not be coming back for sureGirls was nice and food okay,but kitchen working priority's is very bad.
First time eating here and won’t be the last, the food was incredible and service was excellent.
Questionable food and service - expensive for what it is.Highly questionable on the “Authentic Turkish Cuisine” they promote on their website and advertising. We literally watched a member of staff go back and fourth at least 3 times to Waitrose to get food for the kitchen. It was quite commical watching her try to hide the food/bag as well and we were joking what she went out to buy this time.Due to the above, it was definitely debateable whether the Hummus (in particular), or most of the meal was freshly made or shop bought when we visited. My wife, (who is Middle Eastern and regularly makes Hummus) suggested it was shop bought when trying it.I’m not sure if they were short on ingredients the day we went and needs must? or if this is standard practice for them, which would be a shame for the price you are paying. I will give them the benefit of the doubt on this occasion and try them again another time.
Tasty lunch in a relaxed
Visited Black Pepper for an anniversary dinner with my wife and we thoroughly enjoyed! Food was immaculate and the portion sizes were very generous for the prices you pay. Service from Molly and Ella was fantastic, we will definitely be returning soon!
Lovely little Turkish place with warm, happy service. Specialist in lamb, chicken and fish dishes. Lovely mixed mezze dishes.
Was a regular customer for a few months now and they all of a sudden for no apparent reason decided to serve me stale cucumbers (soft squidgy and old) in my usual cucumber yoghurt dish. This was an insult as they had served me properly the many times before. So not only was that bad but the side salad to my veggie Moussaka had rotten/dying onion laid ontop of a stale tasteless salad which usually is presented to me with the freshest ingredients with pomegranates drizzled ontop but this time no pomegranates and just old vegetables thrown together as if to send me a message saying " we don't like you anymore". I've been polite, courteous and have exemplified impeccable behaviour for the entire duration of the past 4-5 months since choosing this place and they have just decided for no reason that I'm no longer welcome. It's absolutely shocking how I went from the most loyal customer who never put a single foot wrong to someone who is now disregarded and given totally unacceptable food. I believe they have emotional issues and because of the many young staff who work there they tend to create some sort of alternate reality in their heads in which each customer is treated differently depending on their nationality. I've been going to Turkish restaurants for over 25 years and never have I had overpriced food to the lowest standard as this place. I genuinely thought this was a hidden gem like most people, due to high quality meats and veg, but they just make way too many mistakes as listed below:a) give you gone off vegetablesb) forget some of the side ordersc) treat you like a nobody if you're not tall white and look like you own a house in Buckinghamd) they know I'm single and get angry if I don't hookup with one of their staff members.
All good, my Vegan Roasted Vegetable dish was great. Service was good.
An amazing Turkish breakfast, thoroughly enjoyed it and the staff were great. First time of trying it and I would definitely have it again
Beautiful location, delicious food and nice customer service. Highly recommended to everybody, who like their culinary journeys.
Restaurantji Recommends
The food was first class, very tasty. One of the best restaurant meals we have had in a long time. The service was equally good & Ella was an attentive & helpful waitress. Well done everyone. We will be back.
iv eaten mixed grills and meat platters up and down the country , the amount of meat you receive is absolutely shocking in a £20 mixed grill i received literally 1 cube of chicken, 1 cube of lamb, 1 small kofta,, and what they called a lamb chop but it was the size of a dice with no meat just fat , i genuinely thought they made a mistake because usually from any other restaurants you receive 1 full skewer of each meat etc so i contacted the shop who told me thats how they come and didnt compensate in anyway way shape or form
Visited 31st October for an anniversary meal. Not very busy, but that was perfect. Waitress was very friendly and attentive. Food was delicious and incredibly moreish. Chicken Sote will be my new go to. Divine!Parking: Waitrose carpark free after 6pmWheelchair accessibility: Level floor, easy access from meadow walk boulevard
Delicious fresh food , great atmosphere,,great staff,,,established and reliable place to go ,,,highly recommended
Recently visited, The Black Pepper, with some friends and was amazed with not only the food but, how pleasant the staff were. It was extremely refreshing to have some beautiful genuine Turkish food (and i believe to have the right to say it’s genuine Turkish food as i go a handful of times a year and the black pepper food is on par with all of the food i have in Turkey). Our waitress was called Molly and she done a wonderful job looking after us. Will definitely be visiting again.