Daphne Restaurant
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Turkish Restaurants
Daphne Restaurant
2 Crescent Pl, Cheltenham GL50 3PG
# Daphne Restaurant
Daphne Restaurant is a family-run Turkish and Mediterranean establishment established in 2008, located in a striking regency building on Crescent Place in Cheltenham. Founded and operated by Ilhan and Funda Bingol, the restaurant brings authentic flavours and culinary expertise from Istanbul and Bodrum to the Cotswolds.
The restaurant serves customers seeking genuine, freshly prepared Turkish and Mediterranean cuisine prepared entirely from scratch. Their clientele ranges from casual diners enjoying lunch or evening meals to those celebrating special occasions. The extensive menu caters particularly well to vegetarians, with dishes developed and refined over years to appeal to diverse palates.
What distinguishes Daphne is the owners' genuine culinary credentials. Ilhan, born in Istanbul, brings decades of professional catering experience, whilst Funda studied advanced culinary techniques under renowned Turkish chefs and learned traditional home cooking from her grandmother. This combination of formal training and family heritage translates into distinctive signature dishes and authentic preparation methods.
The three-storey Victorian venue offers flexibility beyond standard dining. Two floors function as private function spaces, making it an ideal venue for bespoke events including weddings, birthdays and corporate gatherings. Turkish Theme Nights add entertainment and cultural dimension to the dining experience. Operating five days weekly (Tuesday to Saturday, lunch 12:00-15:00, dinner 18:00 onwards), Daphne provides an accessible taste of Mediterranean hospitality without requiring travel.
Daphne Restaurant is a family-run Turkish and Mediterranean establishment established in 2008, located in a striking regency building on Crescent Place in Cheltenham. Founded and operated by Ilhan and Funda Bingol, the restaurant brings authentic flavours and culinary expertise from Istanbul and Bodrum to the Cotswolds.
The restaurant serves customers seeking genuine, freshly prepared Turkish and Mediterranean cuisine prepared entirely from scratch. Their clientele ranges from casual diners enjoying lunch or evening meals to those celebrating special occasions. The extensive menu caters particularly well to vegetarians, with dishes developed and refined over years to appeal to diverse palates.
What distinguishes Daphne is the owners' genuine culinary credentials. Ilhan, born in Istanbul, brings decades of professional catering experience, whilst Funda studied advanced culinary techniques under renowned Turkish chefs and learned traditional home cooking from her grandmother. This combination of formal training and family heritage translates into distinctive signature dishes and authentic preparation methods.
The three-storey Victorian venue offers flexibility beyond standard dining. Two floors function as private function spaces, making it an ideal venue for bespoke events including weddings, birthdays and corporate gatherings. Turkish Theme Nights add entertainment and cultural dimension to the dining experience. Operating five days weekly (Tuesday to Saturday, lunch 12:00-15:00, dinner 18:00 onwards), Daphne provides an accessible taste of Mediterranean hospitality without requiring travel.
Services offered
À la carte diningTurkish Theme Nights with entertainmentprivate function room hire for weddings and celebrationscorporate event hostinglunch serviceevening diningonline table reservationsvegetarian cuisine specialisation