Apparently Ishtar is an Assyrian and Babylonian goddess of fertility, war, love and sex...so pretty much everything.
Despite using such a potent name, the restaurant fails to evoke any emotion when you see it.
The elements of great decor are there, but they straddle a line between the opulence of plush, red cushions and vacant, cold space. Personally, I think they should either go for stark and minimalist or just run head-first into deep reds and dark wood tables.
The food, however, was lovely: rich flavours, presentation that fell somewhere between gourmet and home cooking and generous portions. What more can you ask for? A nice plate of baklawa...which we did.
Unfortunately, the baklawa tasted dry: like it had been left out too long...or they'd run out of syrup.
Unsurprisingly, this Turkish restaurant is great for T-Rexes.
Surprisingly, it wasn't so bad for Veggiesaurs either.
Theres a small vegetarian section with 7 main meal options, not to mention (but mentioning none-the-less) a spattering of veggie-friendly dishes in the mezze section.
Huzzah!
Price: £15.00 for Sote Kuskonmaz & Mantar (sauteed asparagus and mushrooms served with tomato sauce and cous cous) an service charge.
Veggie Friendly: 3.5/5
Food: 4/5
Service: 3/5
Atmosphere: 2/5
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