“….Brighton Road morphs into The Silk Route when you reach the small shopping strip that is home to Lezzet. Inside it is refreshingly free of kitsch, with a back-lit main bar and warm, latticed light courtesy of a lacy timber screen….and a cushion laden banquette runs along one wall…”
The Age Good Food Guide 2012

Lezzet is a modern space with Turkish village flavours and memories of an Ankaran home. The warm and inviting space, overlooks the treelined Brighton Road. The main dining area indoors features mood lighting, authentic Turkish ornaments and walls draped with hand woven, heirloom rugs from Ankara in the Bey Pazari region of Turkey.

The menu is all about the food of the ancient Ottoman imperial kitchens with the youthful innovation of chef and host Kemal Barut. Authentic wood fire roasted spice blends are the base of every dish. Turkish breads with anchovies are a great start to any meal and the renowned 18 hour Anatolian lamb is a feature.

Turkish style Mediterranean pizza, meze boards with tiny claypots, Mongolian chicken with dukka, Ottoman lamb with eggplant and a multi flavoured ‘grill’ platter are all favourites and Kemal can match them all to his favourite local wines.

Our desserts make a perfect end to the meal – try the platter, a selection of Kemal’s favourites.

The entire menu is also available for taking home to enjoy with a bottle of wine.

Afiyet Olsun!