Located in the heart of Cambridge, Nazar Turkish Kitchen & Bar is a convenient dining destination blending Turkish and Mediterranean cuisine in a vibrant, casual fine dining setting.
Just a ten-minute stroll from Cambridge station, this expansive restaurant is housed in a light, modern venue with an open kitchen, cosy booths and a relaxed bar area. Nazar accommodates up to 130 diners, offering room for both intimate meals and larger get-togethers. The friendly service and warm décor create an atmosphere that's welcoming for everyday dining as well as special occasions.
The menu delivers an extensive selection of cold and hot mezze starters, designed for sharing. Cold dishes include classic dips such as hummus, baba ganoush, cacik, tarama, mixed olives, saksuka and kisir (bulgur salad). Hot mezze such as garlic prawns, calamari, sigara börek, halloumi fries, grilled octopus, lamb liver, falafel and Turkish sausages (sucuk) continue the rich variety.
Mains include charcoal-grilled specialties and Mediterranean-style dishes. Standouts are Adana kebab, lamb and chicken shish, mixed grills, sarma beyti, yoghurt kebab, kleftiko lamb shank, and sea dishes like grilled octopus, salmon, sea bass, tiger prawns, mussels and king prawn güveç - many gluten-free and paired with rice or mash. Vegetarian options include vegetarian güveç, stuffed aubergine, vegetarian moussaka and falafel halloumi burger.
The lunch menu offers excellent value and is available weekdays while the dessert offering includes traditional baklava, luscious cakes and artisan teas and coffees. Nazar caters to both early lunchers and evening diners and balances quality, variety and value. There’s a kids menu and they also offer takeaway services for collection which can be booked via their website.
Nazar stands out in this hub, offering authentic Turkish dining within a comfortable, accessible environment - perfect for families, date nights or relaxed group meals.