Olive and Meze
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Turkish Restaurants
Olive and Meze
31 Northgate, Wakefield WF1 3BJ
# Olive & Meze
Olive & Meze is an independently owned Turkish and Mediterranean restaurant located in Wakefield's Northgate. Founded and operated by Head Chef Zafer Firinci, who brings over 20 years of culinary expertise from running three previous restaurants across Turkey and the UK, the establishment delivers authentic cuisine with a strong emphasis on quality and value.
The restaurant serves diners seeking genuine Turkish and Mediterranean flavours in a welcoming atmosphere. Their clientele ranges from casual weeknight visitors to larger parties, with the team accommodating groups of eight or more with advance email bookings. The venue operates Monday to Friday from 5pm to 11pm, weekends from noon to 11pm, and closes on Tuesdays.
What distinguishes Olive & Meze is Zafer's philosophy of combining excellent quality food with competitive pricing and efficient service. Rather than compromising on ingredients or preparation, they've built their reputation on delivering restaurant-quality Turkish dishes without premium pricing. This approach has earned them a TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence, reflecting genuine customer satisfaction.
The business operates an online booking system alongside traditional phone and email reservations, making it accessible to both tech-savvy diners and those preferring personal contact. They offer varied menus including main, lunch, and drinks options, with a two-course deal available Sunday to Thursday (excluding Tuesdays) for £15.95—demonstrating their commitment to affordability without sacrificing quality.
Olive & Meze is an independently owned Turkish and Mediterranean restaurant located in Wakefield's Northgate. Founded and operated by Head Chef Zafer Firinci, who brings over 20 years of culinary expertise from running three previous restaurants across Turkey and the UK, the establishment delivers authentic cuisine with a strong emphasis on quality and value.
The restaurant serves diners seeking genuine Turkish and Mediterranean flavours in a welcoming atmosphere. Their clientele ranges from casual weeknight visitors to larger parties, with the team accommodating groups of eight or more with advance email bookings. The venue operates Monday to Friday from 5pm to 11pm, weekends from noon to 11pm, and closes on Tuesdays.
What distinguishes Olive & Meze is Zafer's philosophy of combining excellent quality food with competitive pricing and efficient service. Rather than compromising on ingredients or preparation, they've built their reputation on delivering restaurant-quality Turkish dishes without premium pricing. This approach has earned them a TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence, reflecting genuine customer satisfaction.
The business operates an online booking system alongside traditional phone and email reservations, making it accessible to both tech-savvy diners and those preferring personal contact. They offer varied menus including main, lunch, and drinks options, with a two-course deal available Sunday to Thursday (excluding Tuesdays) for £15.95—demonstrating their commitment to affordability without sacrificing quality.
Services offered
Table reservationsÀ la carte diningTwo-course set menuTurkish cuisineMediterranean dishesDrinks menuParty bookingsLunch service