Tabure

Incredible food and really lovely staff too - would definitely visit again! Loads of vegetarian/vegan options and good portion sizes.

Absolutely perfect, top nutch Turkish cuisine with brilliant chef touches... Recommending Tabure to anyone who wants to indulge him/herself.

My favs:
House dips meze plate (and fluffy pitta breads of course), Tire Köfte,
Wine leave wrapped sea bram,
Walnut baklava

Looking forward our next visit.
Thanks a million to all @Tabure crew.

Absolutely delicious Turkish food, my absolute fave. Would recommend sharing a mix of starters and then having individual mains. The team catered to our party's various dietary requirements perfectly and everyone had an amazing meal. Would love to go back again if I'm ever in St Albans again!

I am very picky about restaurants and places I choose to eat.This place is probably best in St Albans. Cosy atmosphere and extremely delicious food.

Hidden Gem!!!

The Flavour was unbelievable, I literally haven’t tasted food quite like it before.

Abigail gave us brilliant suggestions to try from the menu and her customer service was second to none.

It was also nice to speak to the owner who took his time to talk to us and share experiences we have had in common.

I will definitely be eating here again!!

The majority of what we tried (house dips, halloumi, chicken, kofte) was delicious and well cooked. The homemade walnut baklava was unfortunately very bland, dry at the top and very soggy at the bottom.
The atmosphere and vibe of the restaurant are great. Very friendly and accommodating staff. However, the portions are very small for their price, making it an overpriced restaurant -as far as I’m concerned. Would probably go back when I’m not too hungry ;)

The food was amazing! I’ve known about this restaurant for a while but only just decided to go last minute and boy was it the best last minute decision I made.

First of all the staff are amazing. Abigail our waitress was really friendly and knew the menu well but also was able to relay feedback from other customers about particular dishes which I thought was a nice touch. The chef at the main cooking station was also very friendly and knowledgeable. A man who I believe was the owner was really friendly and you can see that he looks after his staff as the same attitude and friendliness filters down through to the rest of the team.

Now time for the food! The food was absolutely sensational! We tried a few different dishes I’d recommend the halloumi which was just insane it had a nice sauce and was cooked in a way that I’ve never experienced! The beef kofte just bursted with flavour I was expecting flavour but not to this level, I literally had a euphoric moment when my eyes rolled to the back of my head! There was also a lamb dish which was amazing it had a really nice purée and was cooked to perfection . Oh and the olives, easily the best olives I’ve had. I’ll l 100% come back again and try more dishes!!!!

Ever since they opened, I've been for family gatherings, social events and dates and every time it has not disappointed.

The staff are always welcoming and have a positive attitude. They are attentive, happily explaining the menu and how food should be ordered making recommendations.

The menu itself doesn't overwhelm with choice and is perfect for those with all tastes. There are plenty of veggie options and the wine is impeccably selected.

The food is absolutely delicious and very well presented. The quality is evident. The portion sizes are perfect and not just stomach fillers (e.g. excess bread or rice). Every bite feels worth it. Please be aware that this restaurant is about sharing and each dish is made for it. There are no 'courses'. It's about ordering the dishes you want and they will arrive when ready.

With all the above in mind, this does mean that the prices are on the higher end and with alcohol you can expect to spend around £40 per person if you also include desserts (which are also incredible, especially the Creme brûlée). This might seem expensive, but remember, it's about the experience, not just the food! Tabure is worth every penny in my humble opinion.

If it's just the two of you and you'd like something different with a significant other, I'd highly suggest requesting seats at the chefs table over looking the charcoal grill! It's amazing watching the chefs work their magic and adds so much to the experience that most restaurants don't provide.