Turkish · Manchester
Turkish grills in the centre of Manchester, and a fair shout for a family lunch — buggies get in without a fight, there are high chairs and a kids' menu, and everything is halal. Paid parking sits right outside, which spares you a walk with tired legs. Staff come in for particular praise: friendly, attentive, quick to the table, and the music and general buzz mean nobody's going to notice a toddler having a moment. Order the Iskender — the lamb is properly tender — or the lahmacun, which turns up as two, with salad and cacik that people rave about. Two honest snags: it isn't cheap, with mains around £20, and portions divide opinion, some finding the mixed grill light for the money. Worth ringing ahead at weekends, as popular dishes do sell out.
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