FOOD. Esentepe Restaurant - Esentepe North Cyprus

japeal



Joined: 12/09/2008
Posts: 1052

Message Posted:
06/04/2010 21:37

Just had an excekkent meal at Esentepe Restaurant, Local home made Turkish Food, Meze, Lamb Shish Kebab, Chicken Wings, Chips Home made bread for two, 4 Large Efes all for 46 TL. Worth a vist, yes the venue is basic but the quality of the food is brilliant.

Carmel


Joined: 18/03/2008
Posts: 206

Message Posted:
06/04/2010 21:43

Totally agree. The price you pay for what you get is super. Everything so fresh and home cooked. Don't pass it by.

greylag


Joined: 08/04/2009
Posts: 1110

Message Posted:
06/04/2010 22:26

Has the smoking been banned there, indoors now Jappeal,

Grey.

teatime


Joined: 20/10/2008
Posts: 852

Message Posted:
06/04/2010 23:31

It's a transport cafe for crying out loud, plenty of other smokeless places about.

woody


Joined: 24/02/2008
Posts: 171

Message Posted:
07/04/2010 00:04

What is it with the british and smoking bans !!!!!!!! came here to get away from all that !!!!

phylray



Joined: 21/09/2007
Posts: 1727

Message Posted:
07/04/2010 00:23

It is not a transport cafe but a family run business which is very popular with those who live

in the area. Really good value for money, and never saw anyone smoking there last week.

Pipie


Joined: 05/01/2008
Posts: 5499

Message Posted:
07/04/2010 00:45

Love the breakfasts best by far !!!!

japeal



Joined: 12/09/2008
Posts: 1052

Message Posted:
07/04/2010 07:11

Yes you smoke outside now

Jayne


Joined: 01/12/2008
Posts: 499

Message Posted:
07/04/2010 08:12

I agree...this is a good place to eat local food at excellent prices. It may not be the pretiest of restaurants, but the quality of the food and the friendliness of the staff make it a lovely place to eat.

Navek



Joined: 01/06/2008
Posts: 2656

Message Posted:
07/04/2010 08:50

Their home made Lamacun & Pide's are my favorites )))

Washed down with a glass of local brew.

You can dine indoors & outdoors.

There is no smoking inside.

Also it has been redecorated recently!

Sunsets the time to be there.

If you're passing by, give it a try )))

Navek

dutty


Joined: 09/06/2009
Posts: 75

Message Posted:
07/04/2010 11:04

Where exactly is the place

newlad



Joined: 02/03/2008
Posts: 7819

Message Posted:
07/04/2010 12:08

Is it the one that is up Esentepe hill just before the petrol station that blew up recently,

Paul.

essexgirl


Joined: 01/04/2009
Posts: 87

Message Posted:
07/04/2010 12:49

No, thats the Tumba Restaurant

Esentepe Restaurant is on the right hand side as you come up the hill, on the last bend before the village.

It is clearly marked and does look a bit like a transport cafe with neon sign and big gravel carpark.

However, its a real gem of a place. Simple delicious home cooked food and excellent value. The tables outside are great and have a perfect view of the coast.

Do try it -we go there several times each time we are in Esentepe as its hard to beat for quality, value and welcome !!!

Susie

coffer


Joined: 13/02/2007
Posts: 292

Message Posted:
07/04/2010 12:59

Just before Rosie's old place on the right, very popular with village folk, including expats. Perfect for lunch or an early dinner to watch the sun go down, highly recommended.

newlad



Joined: 02/03/2008
Posts: 7819

Message Posted:
07/04/2010 13:16

So are the Tumba and the Esentepe villa Hotel the same,

Paul.

coffer


Joined: 13/02/2007
Posts: 292

Message Posted:
07/04/2010 13:20

Re msge 15 no the villa hotel is half way up the hill on the left and is run by expats, Tumba is just as you enter the village by the first shop on the left and is run by locals.

newlad



Joined: 02/03/2008
Posts: 7819

Message Posted:
07/04/2010 14:18

Still confused guys.Is it on the left or the right as you go up the hill.Coffer says left and Essex girl says right,

Paul.

tiger


Joined: 06/02/2009
Posts: 245

Message Posted:
07/04/2010 15:58

Definately on the right

essexgirl


Joined: 01/04/2009
Posts: 87

Message Posted:
07/04/2010 16:20

To clarify......as you drive up the hill, half way up on the left is the Esentepe Hotel , then proceed up the hill, just before the village and on the right is Esentepe Restaurant, then keep going around the corner and the Tumba is on the left !!

Susie

greylag


Joined: 08/04/2009
Posts: 1110

Message Posted:
07/04/2010 16:21

Not right then,

Grey.

essexgirl


Joined: 01/04/2009
Posts: 87

Message Posted:
07/04/2010 16:33

Is this a wind-up?

Esentepe Restaurant is on the right, and Esenterpe Villa Hotel and Tumba on the left !

Why don't you visit and see for yourself, it is such a small place I can assure you you won't get lost, no matter left or right !!!

Susie

greylag


Joined: 08/04/2009
Posts: 1110

Message Posted:
07/04/2010 17:58

Sorry Essex,

Grey.

Navek



Joined: 01/06/2008
Posts: 2656

Message Posted:
07/04/2010 18:10

Only the Esentepe Restaurant is on the right, all the rest are on the left,

even Remzi's & Hati's ))

But not Zirdeli's !

Navek

greylag


Joined: 08/04/2009
Posts: 1110

Message Posted:
07/04/2010 19:14

Too many Esentepes for me thats whats confusing,

Grey.

angels


Joined: 07/05/2009
Posts: 347

Message Posted:
07/04/2010 21:48

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greylag


Joined: 08/04/2009
Posts: 1110

Message Posted:
07/04/2010 22:50

Angels,

We are still looking for Tumba dont confuse things even more,lol

Chegwin


Joined: 24/03/2009
Posts: 775

Message Posted:
08/04/2010 08:28

If you are heading down the hill then I presume they all have moved to the opposite sides?

Except the Tumba of course which is always on the left going up the hill opposite the Red Cross/Crescent building.

Chegs

brightlights



Joined: 09/11/2009
Posts: 117

Message Posted:
08/04/2010 09:14

Directions to the Tumba.



Going up the hill from the coast road towards Esentepe, it's about a mile in distance from the turnoff, drive past the Esentepe Hotel on the Left, and the Esentepe Restaurant on the right. The Tumba is on the left hand side, next to the Muktah's little shop, at the point where the road narrows just before entering the start of the "main" part of the village where the Sarach supermarket, defunct petrol station and mosque are located.



Tumba are laying a new outside patio and garden, I can verify this as Sapphire & Steele will be playing a gig there on Saturday June 5th, and being chief groupie I checked out the venue a couple of days ago !



Kind Regards



Diana

http://www.myspace.com/sapphire.steele

newlad



Joined: 02/03/2008
Posts: 7819

Message Posted:
08/04/2010 19:46

Got it now at last the penny has dropped,

Paul.