Dem Shish - Crawley
Worth Road, Crawley RH10 7DY
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Turkish
Reservations
Business Info
- Address: Worth Road, Crawley RH10 7DY
- Cross Street: Worth Road
- Cuisine: Sunday Brunch | Turkish | Vegan | Vegetarian |
- Cost: | Inexpensive
- Category: Fine Dining
- Star Rating:
- Reservations: Recommended
- Dress Code: Casual Elegant
- Meals Served: Brunch | Lunch | Dinner |
- Parking: Street | Car Park |
- Payment Options: VISA | MasterCard | Cash | Apple Pay | Google Pay | Debit |
- Corkage Fee: N/A
- Website: www.demshishcrawley.co.uk
- Phone: 01293 307395
- Features: Full Bar, Sunday Brunch, Live Entertainment, Takeout Available, Wheelchair Access,
- Occasion: Child Friendly, Romantic Dining, Dining Alone, Business Dining, Meet for a Drink, Special Occasion, Date Night,
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Business Hours
Reservations Available
- Monday
- Opening Times 12:00 - 23:00
- Tuesday
- Open 12:00 - 23:00
- Wednesday
- Open 12:00 - 23:00
- Thursday
- Open 12:00 - 23:00
- Friday
- Open 12:00 - 23:45
- Saturday
- Open 12:00 - 23:45
- Sunday
- Open 12:00 - 23:45
Customer Reviews & Ratings
4.46 out of 5 stars based on 2060 votes
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 9/10
Feb 25, 2023
Michelle U.
Lovely atmosphere and friendly service.
Cocktails were amazing
Food very tasty.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 7/10
- Service: 7/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 7/10
Aug 08, 2023
Allison W.
Very friendly. Helpful. Nice evening spent with friends.
- Overall: 9/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Nov 01, 2024
Maria N.
Excellent food, good service would highly recommend
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Jan 17, 2023
Sophie J.
First time going to Dem Shish with my boyfriend for dinner and the place itself if really nice and fancy and the food was so delicious, I definitely recommend this place and I will go back here again!
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 8/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Jul 26, 2023
Sarah C.
Delicious food, excellent staff, pleasant ambience.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 9/10
Jul 31, 2023
Samantha I.
Lovely atmosphere, staff were really friendly. Great evening, I’ve put 9/10 for value just because I thought the food and drink was a little expensive but food tasted great and cocktails were nice.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 8/10
- Value: 9/10
Jan 05, 2023
donna p.
This place is now one of my favourite restaurants, I have now experience evening dinner here, cocktai night with the girls, the cocktails were impressive and carefully made and an afternoon lunching with friends with the 2 courses for £11.50 menu, which is great to have an affordable menu with deliciously tasty food. Staff and welcoming, hepful and friendly,can't wait to go back
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 9/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Oct 14, 2024
John H.
Overall the experience was excellent. Great food and service, food portions very good, wine reasonably priced.
Only improvement would be my chips were only Luke warm when they arrived and so was my wife's chicken.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Aug 10, 2024
Damo P.
Superb food and service. Very, very happy customers.
- Overall: 9/10
- Food: 9/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 8/10
- Value: 10/10
Jul 18, 2024
Elaine J.
Apart from booking at a very quiet time, as always, the service was excellent and the food is definitely great value for money. Thank you
- Overall: 8/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 8/10
- Value: 7/10
Dec 23, 2023
Tracey T.
It was lovely food but extremely expensive!
- Overall: 9/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 9/10
- Value: 8/10
Apr 10, 2023
Jill G.
Loved the place ! Food was gorgeous !
- Overall: 8/10
- Food: 8/10
- Service: 8/10
- Ambience: 8/10
- Value: 8/10
Nov 19, 2023
Rachel T.
We had a lovely meal at Dem Shish…. good service and food!
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Mar 22, 2023
Julie H.
This is our 2nd time at Dem Shish and it was also a very busy Mother's Day. Dem Shish did not disappoint! Aveyron high standard of service, Food was excellent and there was also a singer which added to an already lovely day! This is the best eating experience in the area in my opinion! Definitely recommend.
- Overall: 8/10
- Food: 9/10
- Service: 7/10
- Ambience: 8/10
- Value: 8/10
Apr 13, 2023
Anne T.
This was my first visit and enjoyed it and will return. Enjoyed the entertainment
Service was a little slow and we had to wait a while for drinks. Not sure if this was because we were seated in the corner next to a larger group
- Overall: 9/10
- Food: 9/10
- Service: 9/10
- Ambience: 6/10
- Value: 9/10
Dec 14, 2023
David W.
The food and service was good.
There was some construction work going on and was quite noisy at odd times. We were seated as far away as possible, which helped. Didn't spoil the experience
- Overall: 9/10
- Food: 9/10
- Service: 8/10
- Ambience: 9/10
- Value: 8/10
Dec 14, 2023
Tracey B.
Once our order was corrected it was all good.
- Overall: 9/10
- Food: 8/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 9/10
- Value: 8/10
Jul 24, 2023
Alison S.
Lovely food and good service but food portion in the mixed kebab has shrunk by 1/3 since our last visit - so for this reason I wouldn’t say it was value for money.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Apr 21, 2023
Angela D.
A delicious meal, excellent service and great value for money. We had chicken shish, rice and salad, nicely presented, and tiramisu for dessert. We enjoyed the whole meal and will be going back for a friend's birthday!
- Overall: 8/10
- Food: 9/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 7/10
- Value: 8/10
Apr 21, 2023
Arthur T.
Excellent service and high quality delicious food
- Overall: 9/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 9/10
- Ambience: 9/10
- Value: 9/10
Apr 27, 2023
Dee J.
Great restaurant with delicious, authentic food
Well worth a visit
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
May 04, 2023
TRACEY M.
First time, definitely not the last time! Amazing food, quick service, would highly recommend.
- Overall: 8/10
- Food: 8/10
- Service: 7/10
- Ambience: 8/10
- Value: 8/10
Mar 14, 2023
Casey G.
The restaurant is beautiful, however the floor is a potential slip hazard as it’s marble and the outside area too especially when raining. Good cocktail selection but my Cosmopolitan want authentic. My friend’s cocktail was though. The staff were a well oiled machine and very courteous but if you missed their designated check in moment you fell out of the well oiled machine and were left with plates for ages and no drinks. The food is beautifully presented and my husband loved his mixed kebab. My chicken princess was lacking in flavour and the chicken was very dry. The restaurant is very vibrant and very loud so don’t plan a romantic dinner there. Overall a nice experience and perfect for a celebration, birthday, group night out and if I go back I’m looking forward to the mixed Kebab.
- Overall: 7/10
- Food: 7/10
- Service: 7/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 8/10
Apr 19, 2023
Stella D.
an hour for starters to arrive, main courses tepid. chipped plates friendly staff and great decor
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Apr 27, 2024
Mary W.
Been a few times. Taken different friends. Always good
- Overall: 8/10
- Food: 8/10
- Service: 8/10
- Ambience: 8/10
- Value: 8/10
Mar 16, 2023
Janet M.
Lovely food-friendly and good service.
- Overall: 8/10
- Food: 8/10
- Service: 7/10
- Ambience: 6/10
- Value: 7/10
Mar 01, 2023
Sarah A.
The restaurant was very cold especially the toilets. We waited a while for drinks. They offered a 20% discount online but when the bill came it wasn’t added on there. So I had to ask it then got deducted from the bill. Also the music was not great playing in the background
- Overall: 5/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 2/10
- Value: 8/10
Apr 18, 2024
Beth L.
Dem Shish is my favourite local restaurant for the food, drinks, decor, service and entertainment.
I booked this years birthday celebrations for all of those reasons.
Especially as social media advertises a dj on Friday nights.
Yes the experience was mostly as good as usual. However, we were very disappointed that the DJ was not on and therefore the Friday night vibe was missing.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Jan 11, 2023
Abby F.
Evening dinner with my partner. The decor was very nice, very clean. Service was amazing, special thank you to Anna who was very patient and helpful with my partner who had trouble choosing a main meal. Food was very very good and good value. Drinks were also reasonably priced. We will be eating here again and have recommended to friends and family.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Mar 12, 2023
Nicola P.
Amazing evening on Friday. Food was delicious. Staff were just brilliant.
Plus a fantastic atmosphere
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Jul 20, 2023
Mike M.
Very nice food , friendly staff
- Overall: 9/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 8/10
- Ambience: 8/10
- Value: 10/10
Mar 08, 2023
Gary T.
Everything was lovely however the server was very very quick which was a shock
We did mention it to the manager who was lovely and said next time it is fine to order each course individually
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Jul 27, 2023
Jackie D.
Fabulous lunch. Plenty to eat and very good service with a smile.
Certainly worth every penny.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 8/10
Feb 28, 2023
Imogen T.
Great vibe .Love the decor .Top service.Tasty food.Will be back !
- Overall: 6/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Apr 21, 2023
Sandhia F.
Food was really tasty and the service was attentive, courteous and efficient. There was a musician performing and whilst he was really good it made it very difficult to have a conversation.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Feb 18, 2023
Alexandru N.
Profesional staff and great food
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Sep 05, 2024
Lorraine R.
We had a very good experience celebrating my husband’s birthday. We chose to share hot mezze and found that it was enough for us. The quality of the food was good as was the service.
- Overall: 0/10
- Food: 0/10
- Service: 0/10
- Ambience: 0/10
- Value: 0/10
Sep 30, 2023
Colin L.
2nd visit to the restaurant, 1st one was brilliant which is why we booked again. 2nd visit was a disappointment, so much so we left and went to another restaurant. We arrived to what looked like a wedding reception, kids running everywhere, loud music so loud we couldn’t talk to each other. Had we known about the wedding reception we would have booked for another day.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Feb 03, 2023
Sarah W.
Great atmosphere and staff were excellent
- Overall: 6/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 3/10
- Ambience: 8/10
- Value: 10/10
Apr 18, 2023
Emma D.
I booked a table for 8.30 we were given a table at 7.30 and we weren't given menus until 9pm and then didn't get our food until after 10.00. When the food came it was nice.
- Overall: 9/10
- Food: 9/10
- Service: 9/10
- Ambience: 8/10
- Value: 9/10
Mar 09, 2023
Colin T.
The food and service has been excellent. Will return. My only (very slight) grouse was that the music was a little too loud which made conversation difficult.
- Overall: 8/10
- Food: 9/10
- Service: 8/10
- Ambience: 9/10
- Value: 9/10
Jan 05, 2023
Terrie M.
Lovely renovation, surroundings were nice. Food was yummy but starters were a while to arrive... in which time staff asked us if we had had out mains yet and we hadn't has starters yet... drinks were nice although slow also... would definitely come back as appreciate its a new venue and there are always teething issues. Definitely recommend.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 9/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 9/10
- Value: 9/10
Mar 23, 2024
Claire H.
Excellent all round experience for every type of evening out. Cannot fault it.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
May 06, 2024
Vanessa M.
Was a lovely evening
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 9/10
- Service: 9/10
- Ambience: 9/10
- Value: 8/10
Apr 04, 2024
Sharon R.
Lovely atmosphere added bonus of a great singer
Food was amazing
Had to ask for the 20% discount as wasnt automatically taken off
Which makes a big difference
Saved over £30 thankyou
- Overall: 9/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 8/10
- Value: 9/10
Mar 31, 2023
Susan A.
Staff and food were excellent and the restaurant looks great. Not so keen on the music but it wouldn't put me off going back. I will definitely recommend to friends.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 8/10
- Value: 10/10
Jul 31, 2023
Faye O.
Live music during the day at wkds
- Overall: 5/10
- Food: 8/10
- Service: 5/10
- Ambience: 8/10
- Value: 9/10
Mar 29, 2023
Anthony D.
We had a lunchtime booking to celebrate a 60th birthday. Sadly, once we were seated and had our first drink, we were then forgotten - the staff disappeared and each time we wanted something (to place food order, request more drinks etc) we had to leave the table to go and find someone. Sadly, not the best experience and would not recommend for a weekday afternoon event.
- Overall: 5/10
- Food: 7/10
- Service: 3/10
- Ambience: 8/10
- Value: 3/10
Sep 26, 2023
Sonia J.
We had bottomless brunch unfortunately you were unable to keep up with the demand of cocktails. Daniel the waiter was amazing though but I would say in future bottomless brunch is limited to a few people
In hindsight I do think your brunches are overpriced
- Overall: 7/10
- Food: 8/10
- Service: 7/10
- Ambience: 5/10
- Value: 8/10
Aug 04, 2023
Maureen W.
Food very good as was service, although we had to wait over an hour for the starters. It was very busy so that could have been the reason. Once we were served the waiters were excellent. The venue was very noisy as it was so crowded. It could be that the design and layout did not lend itself to a quiet meal. Not the place for a romantic meal for two, but perfect for a large party not intent on too much one to one conversation!
- Overall: 9/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 9/10
- Ambience: 9/10
- Value: 9/10
Sep 15, 2023
Shirley k.
Food was lovely but the background music was very drab
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Feb 24, 2023
Barrie R.
Lovely food and surroundings. Service good. Very enjoyable experience.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Oct 09, 2024
Tristan J.
Our first time to Dem Shish. A lively experience, complete with a belly dancer. Service was quick and friendly, with the food good portions and excellent quality.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Nov 30, 2023
ian c.
Staff were great as was food.
- Overall: 8/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 5/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Apr 17, 2023
Gary P.
Great atmosphere and food. Very busy on the Saturday night we went and I fortunately we had to keep asking for attention. I'm sure it's just a teething problem
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 8/10
Mar 03, 2023
FARAH N.
On the expensive side but the food was delicious and portion size good. Staff were friendly and polite. Would definitely come here again for a special occasion.
- Overall: 7/10
- Food: 7/10
- Service: 8/10
- Ambience: 8/10
- Value: 7/10
Feb 06, 2023
Tony D.
What they have done aesthetically with this restaurant is amazing no doubt. I am also mindful that we ate there on a Monday so the restaurant was quite empty. The service was excellent from the minute we walked in the door. Got drinks very quickly and food ordering was quick and easy. The food was very good as well. Breads and dips put on the table in addition to our starter and mains.
This may sound like me making a big thing out of a small issue but there was one thing that let down the whole experience. I ordered the Mixed Shish for main and was asked by the waitress is I wanted any sauces. I asked for a garlic sauce or similar. She returned to say unfortunately they would have to charge for this. I found this a little over the top, but said it was not a problem. I then saw her talking at some length to someone in the kitchen and she then returned and said they would not be able to provide me this as they do not sell it separately!
There are at least 3 other very good Turkish restaurants within a 5-mile radius that I have tried and I guarantee this would not have happened in any of the others (from experience!). Therefore, if I take the fact that the food was very good - but no better than the others, the value was ok, but not as good as some of the others, this has put Dem Shish as number 4 of 4 for me, so not sure I will be returning in a hurry!
- Overall: 9/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 8/10
- Value: 9/10
Mar 24, 2023
Lesley M.
We loved the guitarist. The overall background noise level was very load and it made it difficult to have a conversation
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Feb 22, 2023
Lorraine S.
First time eating here and we loved it. Not a single thing to complain about.
Food was amazing. Staff were helpful and friendly.
Live singer, who was excellent. Will definitely be returning soon and have been recommending already
- Overall: 9/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 7/10
- Value: 9/10
Mar 01, 2023
Paula G.
Unfortunately, we were sitting right under the speaker and so the live singer made it difficult for us to hear each other. Had this not been the case, I would have given higher marks! Will definitely come back though!
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Feb 24, 2023
Charlotte H.
Wonderful meal, great service and the price was fantastic too.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 9/10
- Service: 9/10
- Ambience: 8/10
- Value: 9/10
Mar 18, 2023
Claire H.
Excellent overall
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 9/10
- Value: 10/10
Feb 02, 2023
Jason F.
Amazing food a great atmosphere relaxing and friendly staff .
Will be definitely coming back and recommend.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Oct 23, 2023
Nick T.
Great food, friendly staff, fun lively atmosphere.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 9/10
Mar 06, 2023
Patricia H.
Busy Place staff Very Good! Did spend a lot But to have a good time worth it..
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Mar 04, 2023
james s.
Lovely food friendly staff
Definitely recommend
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Jan 23, 2023
Lisa S.
Absolutely amazing lively to have something different to go to , clearly put a lot of effort and investment to it .. long May you be successful
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Jul 17, 2024
Kerri F.
Stunning food with fantastic service as always. We will be back again
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Jan 11, 2023
Vanessa C.
Great food and staff could not do enough for us. Went for a birthday celebration and they went out of their way to make it special. Would recommend
- Overall: 9/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 7/10
- Value: 10/10
Oct 24, 2023
Ayishea O.
Food was amazing, staff professional and friendly, very clean restaurant, only downside was the music was too loud to be able to have a conversation with person across the table from you
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Aug 25, 2023
Hiranthi R.
Great place, great service, great food. Lovely, definitely be back for more!
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 7/10
- Ambience: 7/10
- Value: 9/10
Feb 13, 2023
Dean M.
First time here and on the whole loved it.
Walked through the door and nowhere obvious to state when to go or where to wait to be seated. Staff seemed unaware of us standing there so had to grab someone passing in the end and stated we had booked a table. Once seated service was good and constant. Food came in good time and was very nice.
We were a table of 2 and felt a little in the way, as staff or other customers had to squeeze through between other tables each time to get past us, but otherwise all good.
One suggestion I would like to make is that you are offered a hot towel or wipes at the end of your meal. We both found we had rather greasy hands after eating our main meal and this would have been most welcomed if offered.
Great food and shall recommend to friends and family. Many thanks.
- Overall: 9/10
- Food: 9/10
- Service: 9/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 8/10
Jan 14, 2023
Emma B.
A very nice evening.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 9/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
May 10, 2023
Katie O.
Great place,
Great for big groups very enjoyable
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 9/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Oct 10, 2024
Sally J.
First time at Dem Shish and we will definitely be going back again. The food was delicious and the menu had something for everyone. The staff were welcoming and friendly and we all had a very enjoyable evening celebrating a birthday. Great restaurant!
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Jan 14, 2023
Emah W.
Absolutely amazing
- Overall: 9/10
- Food: 0/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 7/10
- Value: 7/10
Apr 15, 2023
Chakir E.
Food portions were terrible, chips were hollow and oily. The mixed grill I had was just kofta basically, hardly any shish. My wife had the mixed seafood dish and even that was extremely oily. She also hot 2 prawns in the whole dish. The only plus was the customer service.
- Overall: 9/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 8/10
- Ambience: 9/10
- Value: 10/10
Sep 12, 2024
Janet H.
Although we loved the food and the friendly welcome. We were a bit cold. Sometimes the waitress came over too many times clearing the table constantly and it felt too much. I know this was not her fault so don’t blame her as she was very nice and I assumed she was told to be doing just that.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Nov 09, 2023
Krasi G.
Very classy environment and tasty food
- Overall: 7/10
- Food: 6/10
- Service: 6/10
- Ambience: 6/10
- Value: 10/10
Dec 12, 2023
Liz B.
We went as a party of 8 to catch up with friends. We have been many times before and found that this time the prices have really gone up. Also we were previously allowed to change rice for chips but now have to pay an extra £2 to be able to do this! I feel this is very cheeky. The service was quite slow and the lamb shank was not as good as we have had previously = not as tasty and portion less generous. We decided to order a pudding over a starter this time but this was a mistake. Starters are definitely better. The puddings were not the quality expected for price paid.
The restaurant was quite noisy and the singer/music added to this which made it very difficult to hear.
The food is good on the whole but we won’t be returning for a while. It has become quite expensive. Our advice is don’t become too complacent- customers will vote with their feet if your previous high standards aren’t maintained.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 5/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Feb 13, 2024
Lindsay M.
We absolutely love going to Dem Shish but we really wish the service would improve. The staff are lovely and friendly but we always find that we wait for a long time between services and have to get their attention a lot to ask for things. Last visit we waited half an hour after getting our mains cleared away for anyone to come about desserts (I asked in the end) and then it was nearly half an hour after this to receive them.
That said, we will return as we love the food but this may stop others from returning.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Mar 22, 2023
Wendy U.
Great evening, friendly staff, lovely atmosphere. Was very impressed. Definitely will come back.
- Overall: 9/10
- Food: 9/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 9/10
- Value: 8/10
Oct 18, 2023
Tracy S.
Great service and fresh food.
- Overall: 9/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 8/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Jun 01, 2023
Christina W.
I feel we had to wait a little too long for our drinks to be replenished, however the food and staff were very nice and we will be back
- Overall: 8/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 7/10
- Value: 8/10
Jul 31, 2023
Tracey R.
Great food and great night. Never waited long for food or the service. All waiters and waitresses were attentive.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Mar 08, 2023
David R.
Excellent, been here 4 times since they opened 10/10 every time
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
May 20, 2023
Emma S.
Fantastic food and an amazing atmosphere. The singer was incredible
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 8/10
- Value: 8/10
Dec 23, 2023
Pete H.
Great food and service. Will definitely be back
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Dec 10, 2023
Kelly P.
Great experience. All party members enjoyed the food and the atmosphere/service was great. Thank you x
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Feb 28, 2023
Pat K.
Visited for the 1st time on Saturday, absolutely loved everything, lovely atmosphere, staff all lovely, attentive but not overbearing, all smiling, manager was so lovely, meals amazing and amazing value, will highly recommend to everyone, full marks on every aspect, well done everyone
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 7/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Jun 22, 2023
Sunny P.
Lamb was a bit tough, other than that it was great!
- Overall: 8/10
- Food: 8/10
- Service: 8/10
- Ambience: 8/10
- Value: 8/10
Jul 17, 2023
Julie M.
Friendly staff, good atmosphere and lovely food
- Overall: 0/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Feb 01, 2023
Teresa J.
If was a lovely experience from start to finish. The service was great, food was so yummy. We were a table of 14 , the food all came out at the same time and we did not have long to wait. I will definitely be going again and recommending it to friends and family. Xx
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Dec 25, 2022
Jill S.
Excellent meal. Staff lovely. Will definitely return. Well done.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Jun 24, 2023
Paul H.
Highly recommended
- Overall: 7/10
- Food: 1/10
- Service: 1/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 0/10
Jan 14, 2023
Stewart W.
Service extremely slow looks like too many people and not enough staff waiting far too long for main course to arrive
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Jan 17, 2023
Lisa S.
After being recommended by family we thoroughly enjoyed Dem Shiah and are already planning our next visits!
- Overall: 7/10
- Food: 8/10
- Service: 6/10
- Ambience: 6/10
- Value: 7/10
Dec 31, 2022
Patricia K.
The main course was served while still eating the starter and had to be squeezed on the side of the table. It obviously cooled off while we were still finishing starter.
Small portion for lunchtime menu.
- Overall: 8/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
May 12, 2023
Terry S.
Food was great. Service — excellent. Decor very nice . The only thing that I can fault was the actual table. The central pedestal restricted leg room .
We will be back very soon. Thank you .
- Overall: 9/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 9/10
- Value: 10/10
Mar 28, 2023
Sasha B.
We absolutely loved it here and will certainly be back! The service was faultless as was the food. The only complaint would be that the music was way too loud. We couldn’t hear one another despite being opposite.