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Throughout the history, Sarays have always been a place of amalgamation and honing of different cuisines that vast geographies of ruling empires. We take this description as a guide for our inspiration to serve our customers with a huge selection of historical tastes with a friendly service to make them feel as if they are in a Saray!
Special Diets
Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Halal, Gluten Free Options
Meals
Lunch, Dinner, Brunch
CUISINES
Mediterranean, European, Turkish, Middle Eastern
FEATURES
Delivery, Takeout, Reservations, Seating, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Free Wifi, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service
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Reviewed 3 weeks ago

Food was great as always. We all had soft drinks but later on my wife asked for tap watre and it ws refused thus spoiling their level of customer service. First time this has happened to us in any restaurants. Many restaurants even provide a...jug of water when you sit down without even asking for it which is a great way to strart and makes you feel the service will be great. A very negative asprct of the serce at Saray.More

Date of visit: October 2023
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Ali Kurhan, Marketing at Saray Restaurant, responded to this reviewResponded yesterday

Thank you for sharing your feedback about your recent dining experience at our restaurant. We are pleased to hear that you enjoyed our food. We apologize that our tap water policy caused you disappointment. We understand that tap water is a common beverage choice in...More

Reviewed 16 October 2023

I’ve recently dined at [Saray Restaurant in Cardiff City Road] with friends, and while the overall experience was enjoyable, there was one aspect that left us disappointed. The restaurant's refusal to provide a simple glass of tap water stood out. The ambiance and service was...good. The staff was attentive, the food was delicious, and the atmosphere was inviting. However, the policy of not offering tap water as an option left me somewhat perplexed. It's not uncommon for diners to prefer tap water for various reasons, including personal taste or environmental concerns. The absence of this basic option for hydration felt like an unnecessary restriction. Despite this particular issue, I would still recommend [Saray Restaurant] for its other strengths. The quality of the food and the overall dining experience were commendable. Nevertheless, I hope they reconsider providing tap water in the future to accommodate a wider range of preferences.More

Date of visit: October 2023
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Ali Kurhan, Marketing at Saray Restaurant, responded to this reviewResponded 19 October 2023

Hi there, We appreciate your detailed feedback regarding your recent dining experience. We're delighted that you enjoyed the ambiance, service, food, and overall atmosphere at [Saray Restaurant in Cardiff City Road]. We understand your disappointment regarding our policy of not serving tap water. This decision...More

Reviewed 12 October 2023

Outstanding food, great place to eat some good food in cardiff. The meat and rice is super. The tea with the baklava is the cherry on top of the cake.More

Date of visit: October 2023
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Ali Kurhan, Marketing at Saray Restaurant, responded to this reviewResponded 19 October 2023

Hi there, Your kind words about our outstanding food, super meat and rice, and delightful tea and baklava combination have truly made our day! We're thrilled to be your go-to spot for good food in Cardiff. Thank you for your glowing review, and we look...More

Reviewed 17 September 2023

In spite of ordering a 2-course meal each & a £3 bottle of fizzy water, the "manager" and waitress flatly refused to serve a glass of tap water, citing UK Licencing laws as they "don't serve alcohol" in Saray. With no suitable alternative drinks available,...tap water was my only option to have with my meal Since we were spending £50 and were offered "free" dips, bread, Turkish tea and baklava as extras, this was disappointing and very poor customer service for a very reasonable, zero-cost to Saray customer preference. They eventually brought tap water after I insisted loudly, with a very sour attitude. Why would we bother to go back when there are so many equally good restaurants in Cardiff ? Pointless attitude as a glass of water would have cost them £0.01, we had no problem with paying for another bottle of water, we just don't want to be pay for another plastic bottle to end up in landfill !More

Date of visit: September 2023
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Ali Kurhan, Marketing at Saray Restaurant, responded to this reviewResponded 1 October 2023

I understand that you were disappointed that we were unable to serve you tap water. However, I am also concerned to hear that you insisted loudly, despite being informed of our policy. Our policy on tap water is in place for hygiene and food quality...More

Reviewed 11 September 2023 via mobile

Excellent experience in Saray. Food was cracking as always. Good sized portions All cooked fresh. Staff are very attentive. Toilets and restaurant area are very clean. The meat was tender and very tasty. Prices are very good value. Always our go to for a Turkish...in Cardiff. Keep up the good work guysMore

Date of visit: September 2023
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Ali Kurhan, Marketing at Saray Restaurant, responded to this reviewResponded 1 October 2023

Cheers for the great review! We're glad you're a regular and that you enjoy our food, service, and value. We'll keep up the good work and hopefully earn that missing star next time! Team Saray

Reviewed 17 July 2023 via mobile

When you’re down a street famous for great food and you’re stuck for where to eat, you stumble across two decent looking establishments - which one do you choose? Well, we went for the one that near full to bursting as opposed to the one...where the staff were sat down waiting for customers The Saray is a lot bigger inside than you think - with potential seating for 140 However, with the amount of staff and their high level of efficiency, you’re not made to wait for long…doesn’t matter how busy they are The decor is modern, whilst trying to keep that authentic Turkish look The staff, as previously mentioned, are efficient and friendly The food was plentiful and very tasty We’re likely to return to try out the rest of their menu And the complimentary Turkish tea and baclava went down a treatMore

Date of visit: July 2023
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Ali Kurhan, Marketing at Saray Restaurant, responded to this reviewResponded 26 July 2023

Hi, Thank you for your detailed review! We're so glad you enjoyed your meal at Saray. We appreciate your feedback about the popularity of our restaurant, the size of our dining room, the efficiency of our staff, the decor, the food, and the complimentary Turkish...More

Reviewed 13 July 2023

There is always a friendly welcome when I go here. There is a good, varied menu. Great atmosphere. Soft music in the background.More

Date of visit: July 2023
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Ali Kurhan, Marketing at Saray Restaurant, responded to this reviewResponded 26 July 2023

Hi, Thank you so much for your kind words! We're so glad you enjoyed your meal with us. We appreciate your feedback about the friendly welcome, the good menu, and the great atmosphere. We're always working to make sure that our customers have a positive...More

Reviewed 18 June 2023

Wasn’t what I expected they were too busy to attend to you, you constantly have to beg them to come and serve you. The food wasn’t that beautiful compared to others of their competitors. The menu wasn’t very clear and everything was difficult. At one...point I had to stand and go and search for the waiter. The food was dry and plain tasting. Overcooked and disgusting. I would never come back there again.More

Date of visit: June 2023
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Reviewed 4 June 2023

Lovely!! Food was incredible and we were served complimentary turkish tea and delightful baklava. Will definitely returnMore

Date of visit: June 2023
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Ali Kurhan, Marketing at Saray Restaurant, responded to this reviewResponded 30 June 2023

Lovely! We're so glad you enjoyed your meal and the complimentary Turkish tea and baklava. We always try to end our guests' meals on a sweet note, and we're glad that you found the baklava to be delightful. We hope to see you again soon!...More

Reviewed 4 June 2023

The food is always delicious and always well cooked and displayed. Staff and polite and helpful. I love coming here.More

Date of visit: May 2023
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Ali Kurhan, Marketing at Saray Restaurant, responded to this reviewResponded 30 June 2023

Smashing! We're so glad you enjoy coming to our restaurant. We take great pride in our food, and we're always working to make sure that it's both delicious and visually appealing. We're also glad that you find our staff to be polite and helpful. We're...More

Reviewed 3 June 2023 via mobile

First impressions mean everything. As soon as we walked in we were greeted by a young lady, which we took to be the restaurant manageress, who instructed a waitress to look after us. Plus, this Turkish restaurant was full of Turkish people which is also...a good sign. Throughout the meal, the staff were on the ball and very attentive. An excellent service. We had the platter share for two consisting of lamb and chicken Shish, lamb and chicken kofte, lamb ribs, lamb and chicken shawarma’s. Served on a bed of rice and chips with a rather delicious salad, bread and dips. I must say the food was excellent, tasty and well presented. Meat was cooked to perfection and not dry in any way. The only moan I have is as soon as you get 3/4 way through the platter you find the food has gone cold. Perhaps a hot plate would help? It is only a minor observation and did not spoil anything. Well worth the visit and well recommended.More

Date of visit: June 2023
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Ali Kurhan, Marketing at Saray Restaurant, responded to this reviewResponded 30 June 2023

Cheers! Thank you for the lovely review. We're glad you enjoyed your meal and our service. We'll take your feedback about the food going cold on the platter into consideration. We're always looking for ways to improve our offerings, and we appreciate your help in...More

Reviewed 30 May 2023

Couldn't fault this restaurant. The complimentary dips were a welcomed surprise and the staff and food were excellent. Been to Turkey years ago and this was the best dining experience since. Thank you all for a memorable experience.More

Date of visit: May 2023
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Ali Kurhan, Marketing at Saray Restaurant, responded to this reviewResponded 30 June 2023

Jolly good! We're so glad you enjoyed your dining experience at our restaurant. We're always happy to welcome guests who have been to Turkey before, and we're thrilled that you found our food to be as good as the food you had in Turkey. We're...More

Reviewed 1 May 2023

This was the best dining experience I have ever had. The food was absolutely delicious! The service was amazing and the staff were absolutely lovely. Will definitely go back again!

Date of visit: April 2023
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Ali Kurhan, Marketing at Saray Restaurant, responded to this reviewResponded 30 June 2023

Cheers! Thanks for the lovely review. We're glad you you enjoyed your meal and our service. We hope to see you again soon. Best, Team Saray

Reviewed 28 April 2023

Great selection on the menu difficult to choose. We were served quickly and with excellent food The bread was very tasty the Turkish pizzas were amazing I fault I was in holiday in Turkey the service was really good.

Date of visit: April 2023
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Ali Kurhan, Marketing at Saray Restaurant, responded to this reviewResponded 30 June 2023

Cheers! Thanks for the lovely review. We're glad you you enjoyed your meal. We hope to see you again soon. Best, Team Saray

Reviewed 28 April 2023

Earlier in the week, I booked a table for 18 people for a Saturday evening which was agreed. As you can appreciate, it is very difficult to get 18 people’s availability to agree on the same restaurant at a convenient time. Received a call from...the restaurant (the day before) saying I must cancel the booking as they do not accept groups of more than 12 people. I would not have had a issue with their policy had they told me this information initially when I made the booking and not waited until the day before!!! Now I am in a position where 18 of us have no plans and you can only imagine how difficult it would be to book something so last minute for a Saturday evening. Absolutely shocking service and very disappointed. I admit the food is good quality in Saray’s, however this means nothing when the service is this poor! Hugely let down and will never return again.More

Date of visit: April 2023
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Hi Gemma, We don't have an alcohol license at the moment. Sorry for the inconvenience, Team Saray
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  • Food: 4.5
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