The Ephesus Restaurant - Huddersfield

52 John William St, Huddersfield HD1 1ER
$$ Mediterranean

Reservations

Business Info

  • Address: 52 John William St, Huddersfield HD1 1ER
  • Cuisine: European | Mediterranean | Turkish |
  • Cost: | Inexpensive
  • Category: Casual Dining
  • Star Rating:
  • Reservations: Recommended
  • Dress Code: Casual
  • Meals Served: Lunch | Dinner |
  • Parking: Street | Public Lot | Car Park |
  • Payment Options: VISA | Amex | MasterCard | Cash | Apple Pay | Google Pay | Debit |
  • Corkage Fee: N/A
  • Phone: 01484544454
  • Features: Live Entertainment, Smoking Area, Wheelchair Access, Lounge / Bar, Free Wi-Fi, Gay / Lesbian, Tea Service,
  • Occasion: Child Friendly, Romantic Dining, Dining Alone, Business Dining, Meet for a Drink, Quiet Conversation, Special Occasion, Vegetarian, Date Night,

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Business Hours

Reservations Available
Monday
Monday 11:00 - 23:00
Tuesday
Tuesday 11:00 - 23:00
Wednesday
Wednesday 11:00 - 23:00
Thursday
Thursday 11:00 - 23:00
Friday
Friday 11:00 - 23:00
Saturday
Saturday 11:00 - 23:00
Sunday
Sunday 11:00 - 23:00
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Customer Reviews & Ratings

4.73 out of 5 stars based on 823 votes

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Apr 23, 2024
Karen W.
Highly recommended!

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Apr 15, 2024
Philip C.
The only reason I didn't give a10 was a sinew was in my steak. It happens, but the flavours were amazing. Also got a bottle of Turkish red wine 14 1/2% volume. Really tasty. I would recommend this place, and look forward to going back. Staff were great.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Apr 02, 2024
Howard H.
Another fabulous evening at Ephesus, staff could not be more friendly, and the food was first class. We are definitely looking forward to our next visit.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Mar 25, 2024
Susan M.
Great ambience and food as always was excellent and good value for money

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Mar 25, 2024
Richard A.
A very enjoyable experience. Lovely food, very pleasant staff & good value.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 9/10
Value: 9/10
Jan 23, 2024
Martin J.
Great repeat visit

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
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Value: 10/10
Dec 08, 2023
Tracy S.
Excellent, tasty food and service.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
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Value: 10/10
Nov 26, 2023
Pat M.
Excellent as always

Overall: 10/10
Food: 9/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Nov 21, 2023
Rick F.
Excellent

Overall: 10/10
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Value: 9/10
Nov 14, 2023
Alix B.
Excellent food & great service as always

Overall: 10/10
Food: 9/10
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Value: 9/10
Nov 09, 2023
Mark H.
Food excellent as always

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 0/10
Value: 10/10
Nov 09, 2023
Stanley G.
Fabulous food, best Turkish restaurant we travelled a long way but it was worth it

Overall: 10/10
Food: 8/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 8/10
Value: 9/10
Oct 31, 2023
Derek P.
Our first visit and it won’t be our last one.. Excellent service and first class food. Thank you

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Oct 17, 2023
Conor M.
Another lovely evening and meal. We’ll be back again soon.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Oct 13, 2023
James C.
Friendly, efficient service. Food was superb, served in very generous proportions. If you like Turkish food, or want to try Turkish food, this is definitely the place to go.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 2/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Sep 08, 2023
Ruth K.
Excellent meal. Thank you.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Aug 28, 2023
Alison S.
I cannot think of anything that would improve my experience at Ephesus restaurant. Everytime I go it lives up to my expectation.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Aug 24, 2023
Victoria G.
Always outstanding food and excellent service. Absolutely love this place.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Aug 14, 2023
Gill N.
Fantastic food with a great range of choices. The lamb in particular is amazing! A lively atmosphere with attentive service and great value for money

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Aug 11, 2023
Shirley C.
Excellent food as always! Excellent staff. Always made to feel welcome and the food is always first class.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Aug 01, 2023
Diane H.
It was extremely busy but the Staff were still polite and attentive and as always the food was excellent, we will be back.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Jul 18, 2023
Gail S.
Visited 17 July evening with friends. (4 of us) Absolutely superb. Very friendly staff and amazing food. The choice is exceptional. We will definitely return very soon.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Jul 05, 2023
Mike S.
Excellent food. Unobtrusive but timely service. Very enjoyable.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Jun 22, 2023
Sharron F.
Amazing food

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Jun 09, 2023
Gail A.
Always lovely food and good service.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 9/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Jun 02, 2023
Ruth A.
Wonderful food, courteous genuine friendly staff

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 9/10
Value: 3/10
May 14, 2023
Dawn N.
Thought drinks were a little expensive and there was a cold draught as we were sat by door , other than that really enjoyed the evening

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
May 12, 2023
Richard H.
Brilliant as always. Keep it up. Always a warm welcome.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
May 07, 2023
Jonah M.
Brilliant as always and staff are amazing, even when really busy

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Apr 21, 2023
Lynne B.
Great food very friendly staff and fantastic service would definitely go again.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Apr 13, 2023
Chris M.
All good lovely food and great service

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
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Value: 10/10
Apr 09, 2023
Millie L.
Food was incredible, staff where lovely. Will definitely be coming back!!

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Mar 19, 2023
Keith C.
Superb food great atmosphere

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Mar 15, 2023
Phil T.
Loved everything about the place. Food, drinks and service were absolutely excellent and the lunch menu is great value for money.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Mar 13, 2023
Melanie H.
We will definitely be back, the food was amazing. Thank you :-)

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 9/10
Feb 25, 2023
Elena R.
Amazing food, great customer service. Will visit again

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Feb 15, 2023
Julie J.
One of our favourite restaurants fantastic staff and fantastic food

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 7/10
Value: 10/10
Feb 06, 2023
Lee W.
Very loud due to large number of rowdy guests but everything else was perfect. Fast service, friendly, amazing food, good selection. We will defiantly return but perhaps avoiding the bottomless brunch period!

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Feb 05, 2023
Gina W.
Great food great staff great atmosphere

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 8/10
Value: 10/10
Dec 27, 2022
Peter v.
Lovely food served by friendly staff. Great place to eat.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Dec 24, 2022
Victoria S.
Beautiful food. Catered for a party of 3 including halal needs and vegetarian! Thankyou.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Dec 23, 2022
Adam K.
Excellent restaurant

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Nov 13, 2022
Lynne T.
We were a group of 13 for a family gathering and everyone thought their food was fantastic. Large portions, piping hot food and great staff, couldn’t have asked for a better place to catch up with family while we were back in the UK!!

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Nov 12, 2022
Yasmin H.
Food was amazing the service was exceptional! Very welcoming and friendly atmosphere. Definitely recommend visiting .

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Nov 11, 2022
Hazel B.
Excellent food, attentive service. A lovely evening and we will return. Thank you.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Nov 06, 2022
Charlotte S.
Wonderful lady who served us,good customer service really does make a difference

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 8/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Oct 20, 2022
Gill L.
Excellent. I will be coming again

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Sep 30, 2022
Raymond H.
Had a really nice evening. Excellent food and service

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Sep 16, 2022
Holly C.
Food was great and staff were friendly. The restaurant was clean and had a lovely atmosphere. There was an early bird menu that was great value and we got a free bottle of house wine for spending over £45!

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Sep 16, 2022
Julie F.
Lovely food Great service really relaxing atmosphere Thank you x

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Sep 13, 2022
Amanda B.
A party of 14 for a 66th birthday, the food was amazing and the service was 100%. Everyone was delighted with the quality and presentation of the food . Would highly recommend.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Sep 06, 2022
Diane H.
As always the service is spot on, the Staff are lovely and helpful. The food is excellent which is why we keep coming back.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 0/10
Service: 2/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Aug 09, 2022
Dean M.
Great experience from start to finish. Excellent reception, great choice of food and drinks. The food was mouthwatering and fantastic. Would definitely recommend.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Jun 27, 2022
Fiona B.
Lovely atmosphere and staff were very helpful and pleasant. Food really nice too

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Jun 22, 2022
Ian W.
Always excellent been loads

Overall: 10/10
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Service: 10/10
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Value: 10/10
Jun 22, 2022
Andy T.
Best meat I've eaten in years will be back soon

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Jun 21, 2022
Stacey B.
Services and food were both excellent. Good value for money. We will be returning.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Jun 19, 2022
Kathrine R.
Lovely meal, very tasty. My kids loved the lamb cutlets! I was impressed with portion size too. Staff friendly and attentive. I would certainly recommend this restaurant to others.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Jun 15, 2022
Laura H.
Beautiful restaurant, lovely atmosphere and music, the staff are lovely people and made us feel welcome, the food is the best ever! Good value for money we will definitely go again and again

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Jun 04, 2022
Ian J.
Fabulous & friendly host. Absolutely fantastic turkish cuisine.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 9/10
Value: 10/10
May 02, 2022
Greg M.
Great food fast service and not too busy

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Apr 21, 2022
Marilyn M.
Nice place. Lovely food. Clued up about coeliac.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 8/10
Value: 10/10
Apr 05, 2022
Susan S.
Fantastic food, lovely staff will definitely return

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Apr 02, 2022
Victoria L.
We were a party of 7 and we were seated quickly even though they were very busy and we arrived 15 minutes early. Staff were excellent, great service and always on hand to keep topping our drinks up. Food was lovely. We will keep going back

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 8/10
Mar 29, 2022
Craig W.
Loved the restaurant, the wine was probably overpriced but we had a great meal for mothers day.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Mar 29, 2022
Sharon S.
Fabulous as always

Overall: 9/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 9/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Jan 03, 2024
Carley W.
The food is absolutely gorgeous! Looking forward to going back to try the rest of the menu

Overall: 9/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 7/10
Value: 10/10
Dec 20, 2023
Louise B.
Great food as always and staff are so helpful and polite. Highly recommend!

Overall: 9/10
Food: 9/10
Service: 9/10
Ambience: 9/10
Value: 9/10
Nov 19, 2023
Rachel E.
Extensive choice good food, reasonable prices and nice friendly staff

Overall: 9/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 8/10
Value: 9/10
Nov 16, 2023
Emma C.
Very understanding when I reduced the table from 14 to 9 people. The food was amazing as it always is. Mostly service was good. Apart from at the end of our meal when it was difficult to get anyone's attention for the bill. A mistake on the bill was dealt with quickly professionally. We will of course be back.

Overall: 9/10
Food: 9/10
Service: 8/10
Ambience: 9/10
Value: 8/10
Aug 25, 2023
Mary W.
Great meal - there were two very large parties - and a dancer - they were very busy great atmosphere

Overall: 9/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 9/10
Ambience: 8/10
Value: 9/10
Jun 16, 2023
Patricia M.
Excellent food as always

Overall: 9/10
Food: 8/10
Service: 9/10
Ambience: 9/10
Value: 9/10
Mar 25, 2023
Derek M.
Good food, good service, really nice restaurant

Overall: 9/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 9/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Feb 03, 2023
Wendy D.
Great food and service. We had to wait quite a long time for the food. But when it did come it was definitely worth the wait.

Overall: 9/10
Food: 9/10
Service: 9/10
Ambience: 9/10
Value: 8/10
Dec 30, 2022
Alan E.
Very good food, pleasant restaurant.

Overall: 9/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 8/10
Value: 10/10
Dec 29, 2022
Lyn S.
The food is consistently excellent I’ve been going there with family for years. It’s informal and they don’t mind a noisy family table. I like to see the kitchen and the food being cooked and they have an open kitchen.

Overall: 9/10
Food: 9/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 8/10
Value: 9/10
Dec 15, 2022
Alison R.
We had a lovely meal, staff were attentive without being intrusive. Food is excellent and servers are polite and friendly- just lovely.

Overall: 9/10
Food: 9/10
Service: 9/10
Ambience: 9/10
Value: 10/10
Dec 08, 2022
Pip A.
Everything was very good. The only minor exception was that there were some three quarters dead flowers on the table. Better to have none at all than the dead ones!!!!

Overall: 9/10
Food: 9/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 9/10
Value: 9/10
Nov 08, 2022
Joanne D.
Wonderful food, service & value. What more can I say. Staff went above & beyond.

Overall: 9/10
Food: 0/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Oct 30, 2022
Justine M.
Absolutely love the food, the staff are very welcoming and happy and helpful, very clean, A very relaxing atmosphere.

Overall: 9/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Sep 25, 2022
Gordon D.
Excellent food well cooked

Overall: 9/10
Food: 9/10
Service: 9/10
Ambience: 9/10
Value: 9/10
Aug 29, 2022
Keith F.
Excellent restaurant with extensive menu, and welcoming, efficient, friendly and helpful staff. The food was well prepared and presented. Memorable experience with friends

Overall: 9/10
Food: 9/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 7/10
Value: 10/10
Jun 18, 2022
GRAEME Y.
Being quite early on a Thursday, the restaurant was nowhere near full. We will be looking to attend at a weekend to experience the restaurant when more full. Cheers.

Overall: 9/10
Food: 4/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 8/10
Value: 7/10
Jun 03, 2022
Ebube E.
The staffs were awesome helping my wife celebrate her birthday

Overall: 9/10
Food: 9/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 8/10
Value: 8/10
May 18, 2022
Judith C.
Enjoyed the meal it's becoming our new favourite x

Overall: 8/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 7/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Feb 29, 2024
simon a.
Great food as always.....service could of been better but waiter was on his own and was stressed out.

Overall: 8/10
Food: 8/10
Service: 8/10
Ambience: 9/10
Value: 8/10
Dec 16, 2023
Aggie H.
Service was good, food was tasty and portions a decent size.

Overall: 8/10
Food: 9/10
Service: 9/10
Ambience: 7/10
Value: 9/10
Oct 27, 2023
Carol P.
We went with friends and at first we were the only ones in the restaurant. All of us enjoyed the food and said we would go back again.

Overall: 8/10
Food: 8/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 9/10
Value: 10/10
Aug 04, 2023
Teresa G.
Enjoyed my first visit, will definitely come back

Overall: 8/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 7/10
Ambience: 8/10
Value: 8/10
Jul 24, 2023
Diane T.
Food was excellent. Service was a little slow. Overall would recommend and will go back

Overall: 8/10
Food: 8/10
Service: 9/10
Ambience: 8/10
Value: 8/10
Jun 01, 2023
Matt M.
I thought the meal was a solid 8/10 & the two young ladies who served us at our table were lovely. I did feel the calamari could have been crispier on the outside, but the main courses were excellent. The 'house' wine was a little over-priced at £19. For the quality of that wine - £15 is easily enough.

Overall: 8/10
Food: 8/10
Service: 9/10
Ambience: 8/10
Value: 8/10
May 13, 2023
Anne M.
Will go again

Overall: 8/10
Food: 9/10
Service: 9/10
Ambience: 9/10
Value: 9/10
Jan 26, 2023
Barry L.
Good food, attentive service, pleasant atmosphere

Overall: 8/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 5/10
Ambience: 8/10
Value: 8/10
Nov 26, 2022
Patricia M.
Awesome Turkish cuisine, lovely food and ambience. Soft drinks very expensive. Music was sometimes loud and overpowering, as a result we couldn't always hear our companions conversations. Service was a little slow, they're possibly understaffed and some of the staff appeared to still require training and it was quite busy. Still enjoyed Ephesus, but not quite as much as the first time we visited on a quieter evening.

Overall: 8/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 9/10
Value: 10/10
Jul 22, 2022
Oumou C.
Great food, free Turkish tea! I love the place

Overall: 8/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 8/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 9/10
Jul 13, 2022
DAIJO J.
The menu was confused especially on ephasus 3 course special £27, two people sharing. This was misleading as it was not specified one epasus special 3 course meal as £55 . As having two adults and two kids buying 2 ephasus , which actually costed £110 , can be surprising and your staff should be Clear in when it 2as ordered , the hidden information on the menu.

Overall: 8/10
Food: 8/10
Service: 8/10
Ambience: 8/10
Value: 8/10
Jun 13, 2022
Mark T.
Nice pleasant environment, entertained a friend for the Czech Republic who really enjoyed the evening. I will definitely be making future visits 8/10.

Overall: 8/10
Food: 8/10
Service: 9/10
Ambience: 8/10
Value: 8/10
Jun 05, 2022
Paul D.
Good food and service. We didn’t leave a tip as we’re aware the tips are not shared with the staff.

Overall: 8/10
Food: 9/10
Service: 8/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 7/10
May 21, 2022
Siobhan J.
Food was very well cooked and presented..could have given a little bit more time between courses. An hour for a two course meal just felt a bit rushed.

Overall: 8/10
Food: 8/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 6/10
Value: 7/10
May 03, 2022
Roger T.
Excellent food and service. The restaurant itself is looking like it could be freshened up - it was clean just a bit dated in appearance.