Aspava Restaurant
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Turkish Restaurants
Aspava Restaurant
64 Main St, Cockermouth CA13 9LU
# Aspava Restaurant
Aspava is an authentic Turkish restaurant located on Main Street in Cockermouth, Cumbria, offering genuine cuisine from Gaziantep in South East Turkey. Owned by Mehmet and Tracy, the restaurant combines traditional Turkish cooking methods with locally sourced ingredients alongside imported Turkish staples to deliver an authentic dining experience.
The restaurant serves customers seeking genuine Turkish food in a relaxed, welcoming environment. Whether guests want a casual Turkish coffee and baklava, a selection of meze (shared appetisers), or a full three-course meal, the menu accommodates various budgets and dietary requirements. Aspava particularly caters to vegetarian, vegan, and coeliac diners, with staff guidance available during booking.
What distinguishes Aspava is its commitment to authenticity—evident in the decor, hospitality style, and specialised regional dishes from the owners' homeland. The restaurant has earned an "Excellent" rating on TripAdvisor based on 690 reviews, with customers consistently praising the freshly prepared food, attentive service, and welcoming atmosphere. Reviews highlight signature items like hot meze dishes, baklava, Turkish coffee, and salep (a warm cinnamon milk drink). The team's genuine friendliness and ability to make diners feel valued sets it apart from standard dining establishments.
Operating as a fully licensed venue, Aspava is open six days weekly (closed Tuesdays), with last food orders at 9:30pm. Booking is essential.
Aspava is an authentic Turkish restaurant located on Main Street in Cockermouth, Cumbria, offering genuine cuisine from Gaziantep in South East Turkey. Owned by Mehmet and Tracy, the restaurant combines traditional Turkish cooking methods with locally sourced ingredients alongside imported Turkish staples to deliver an authentic dining experience.
The restaurant serves customers seeking genuine Turkish food in a relaxed, welcoming environment. Whether guests want a casual Turkish coffee and baklava, a selection of meze (shared appetisers), or a full three-course meal, the menu accommodates various budgets and dietary requirements. Aspava particularly caters to vegetarian, vegan, and coeliac diners, with staff guidance available during booking.
What distinguishes Aspava is its commitment to authenticity—evident in the decor, hospitality style, and specialised regional dishes from the owners' homeland. The restaurant has earned an "Excellent" rating on TripAdvisor based on 690 reviews, with customers consistently praising the freshly prepared food, attentive service, and welcoming atmosphere. Reviews highlight signature items like hot meze dishes, baklava, Turkish coffee, and salep (a warm cinnamon milk drink). The team's genuine friendliness and ability to make diners feel valued sets it apart from standard dining establishments.
Operating as a fully licensed venue, Aspava is open six days weekly (closed Tuesdays), with last food orders at 9:30pm. Booking is essential.
Services offered
Dine-in Turkish restaurantTurkish coffee serviceMeze plattersVegetarian and vegan mealsGluten-free optionsBaklava and Turkish dessertsFull alcohol licenceGroup bookings