Et Park Mangal

We went on March 8th. Everything was great; we ate lamb chops and ribeye steak. The atmosphere was lovely, and the staff were attentive. We'll be going again today for iftar (breaking the fast).

This was our first time visiting this place for my birthday with my family. The atmosphere is very nice, elegant, and stylish. We loved the food; it had a grilled flavor, and the meat was perfectly cooked and tasted great. They also serve appetizers upon request. The staff are also very polite and kind. This will be our go-to place from now on, both for family and friends. We'd like to thank Mr. Cahit (we couldn't quite remember his name, hopefully it's correct) for taking care of us.

We tasted the meatballs and lamb chops; the meatballs and lamb chops were good, but I can't say the same for the lamb chops. They were advertised as lamb chops, and maybe they are, but I didn't get the real taste; they were too tough for me. The meatballs were very delicious, and the lamb chops were also very good. We had sautéed meat, and that was also very good. The portions are filling, and the prices are average considering the meat prices. I can't say the same for the appetizers; I've had tastier appetizers before, so I'm sorry, I didn't like them. Still, I didn't deduct points because I'm looking at the overall picture. The service is good; they are attentive.

On March 6, 2026, at approximately 6:20 PM, we went to Et Park Mangal restaurant for iftar (breaking the fast) as per our reservation. Upon arrival, only 3-4 tables were occupied. The tables were meticulously prepared, and the atmosphere was quite orderly and pleasant. The waiters were very attentive and took our order quickly before it got too busy. As iftar time approached, we saw the restaurant rapidly filling up. All the available tables were filled, and even two more tables were added due to the crowds. Although we placed our order before the call to prayer, our soup, enough for one serving, arrived approximately 3-4 minutes after the call to prayer. We broke our fast with the soup but then waited for our main courses. As time passed, we began asking the waiters about the situation. Despite explaining that we were one of the earliest tables to order, our food still hadn't arrived. It was clear the waiters were doing their best, but the delay seemed to be due to the kitchen's workload. For about 30 minutes, we had to make do with only the appetizers and pita bread that arrived at our table. During this process, we asked to be called to the manager. When the manager arrived, we explained the situation and stated that it shouldn't be kept waiting for such a long time, especially on an evening like Iftar when everyone is expecting food at the same time. Thanks to the manager's instructions, the 500 grams of meatballs and 500 grams of Adana kebab we ordered arrived at our table shortly. However, we noticed that the meat was undercooked due to the rushed preparation. The inside of the meatballs and Urfa kebabs was not cooked enough. Also, the amount of meze served for a table of four was quite small. The raw meatballs were so limited that there was practically only one per person. When we asked for tea, we noticed that the cups were quite small. To put it jokingly, the teacups were almost the size of baby glasses. Therefore, I had to drink my tea from a water glass. Despite all this, the restaurant's atmosphere, table setting, and the staff's attentiveness initially left a very good impression. However, the service delay and the undercooked food unfortunately overshadowed this positive impression. In conclusion, I would like to specifically state that we were not satisfied with this experience.

The atmosphere is nice, calm and quiet, but I can't say the same about the food and taste. The appetizers were almost non-existent; it was strange that they charged for even a salad in such a setting.

Even though it was 12 noon, the atmosphere was cold. Despite ordering a medium-rare ribeye steak, I received a very overcooked, rubbery one. The only good thing was the warm pita bread that came with the side dishes.