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Yakut Lounge

Restaurant Turkish restaurant

One of the Most Reviewed Turkish restaurants in Northampton


Address

The Old Church, 245-247 Wellingborough Rd, Northampton NN1 4EH, United Kingdom

Website

www.yakutlounge.co.uk

Contact

+44 1604 439712

Rating on Google Maps

3.90 (369 reviews)

Open on Google Maps

Working Hours

  • Wednesday: 12 pm to 12 am
  • Thursday: 12 pm to 12 am
  • Friday: 12 pm to 12 am
  • Saturday: 12 pm to 12 am
  • Sunday: 12 pm to 12 am
  • Monday: 12 pm to 12 am
  • Tuesday: 12 pm to 12 am

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: restaurant (13) staff (13) service (11) atmosphere (9) drinks (8) time (8) nice (8) served (7) great (7) birthday (7)
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  • 5/5 Melissa P. 2 years ago on Google
    Visited this restaurant last night as a group of 10 in a private room. The decor in the restaurant is really modern and there is a lively atmosphere inside. Was served by Marie and the service was absolutely outstanding 10/10; nothing was too much trouble. The food was delicious, everything came out fresh and hot and really well presented. The menu has a very good selection of traditional Turkish food and also a good choice of drinks. I think the prices are really affordable for the large portions that you get. Will definitely revisit this restaurant!!
    9 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Rodrigo Diaz M. 2 years ago on Google
    Excellent experience. Beautiful restaurant, probably the most beautiful one in Northampton. I went there for dinner with 10 friends and we all had a great time. The food was amazing, I recommend the mixed shish and any of the iskender dishes. The cocktails were also really really good, I would easily come back here just for a few drinks. The price is excellent for the quality of the food and the atmosphere of the place. We were hosted by Andrea who was extremely efficient, friendly and super professional considering how demanding we were. I will definitely come back here.
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Ionela C. 2 years ago on Google
    Very good and tasty Turkish dishes. Lovely atmosphere, nice music. Was not very crowded (for a Sunday afternoon) when we got there. All the staff was very polite and helpful. The only minus will be the fact that they do not have a garden or a special place for smokers and they smoke in front of the restaurant. However, we definitely recommend to people who seeks delicious mediteranean food and extremely nice and comfy ambient.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ramnik S. 2 years ago on Google
    I booked the private room so I could celebrate my birthday and me and my guests were not disappointed. I had been to the restaurant once before and it seemed like a perfect venue for my birthday. The décor and ambience of the restaurant is top class and you do not feel like you are in Northampton! We were looked after by Mario and his team and the service was excellent. The food was fresh, tasty and very well presented. Nothing was too much trouble for the staff. So thanks again for making us feel very welcome and your impeccable service.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 christie c. 1 year ago on Google
    Best experience and atmosphere ever. Third time visiting the Yakut lounge and it's always been spot on. They went beyond my expectation when I hosted my friend's baby shower yesterday. Lovely staff, especially our waitress Isabella (lucky me, 2nd time my waitress)who was lovely and very professional Definitely will go again and recommend to friends and family..
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Fran Back With A B. 2 years ago on Google
    Beautiful restaurant and food. We visited here for my husband's birthday band despite us dining early there was still a nice atmosphere. The staff were all really attentive without being bothersome and the food was gorgeous. We'll definitely be back!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Ahmed Mohamed Said Abdallah A. 1 year ago on Google
    The atmosphere inside this place is very nice , quiet and beautiful from inside. The service and food was late but it was served hot and fresh. The taste was nice. I gave 3 because what i ordered which was Alinazik chicken didn't match what they served me , as per the menu the plate should contain aubergine and red pepper but both were not included in the plate and it was only the chicken and yoghurt. Also the meal should come with rice and salad but the portions of the rice and salad was so little even for a small kid. Other than the above the staff was nice and tried to be helpful. I would definitely try again but hopefully next time would be better.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Fatima B. 1 year ago on Google
    I went for a friend's birthday and stayed in a private room. The staff were really welcoming and even changed the music to our liking. The food was great, very filling and an amazing interior. Would definitely come again!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Lauryna B. 10 months ago on Google
    "I had an amazing time at the Yakut restaurant! The grilled food was fantastic and delicious. The staff was incredibly friendly and helpful, making the experience even better. I highly recommend this restaurant for anyone looking for a great meal and a welcoming atmosphere."
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Alex T. 1 year ago on Google
    Visited here on Saturday night as a group of four. We waited a long time to catch anyone’s attention to join our friends at the table. We walked upstairs and the seating arrangement hasn’t been thought through. There is not enough room at the top of the stairs to get past the table on the right. They need to address this. Tables are also far too close together. The banquette seating is far too high for the tables. When we got to the table to join our friends they were served drinks and the waiter didn’t ask what we wanted and swiftly left. When we eventually got someone’s attention 20-30 minutes later, we ordered two beers and water for the table. The bottles of beers arrived but no water. We asked for glasses and they didn’t give us glasses for about an hour. We were never served the water despite asking repeatedly. One waiter kept delivering food and drinks to the wrong tables. My companions were served their starter and gave me the wrong starter. Everyone had finished their starter by the time my correct one arrived. The food is fine but the service woeful. Other tables around us had the same issue with wrong orders and lack of drinks. There are far better Turkish restaurants in Northampton with much better service. On our departure, a man asked how our meal was and we said the service was awful. His response was as ‘sorry about that’. We won’t return.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Stephanie F. 10 months ago on Google
    The food and drinks were amazing here and the value for money was very good, however the staff were all over the place and seemed to only have one real waitress. Not efficient service or enough staff to handle how busy it was so we had to wait ages for drinks/ service.

  • 5/5 Sandra Z. 10 months ago on Google
    100% Perfect food, 100% great atmosphere, 1000% friendly staff ❤❤❤👌. Thanks to the girl who served us ❤, I know what I want to try next time. The best recommendations 👌

  • 1/5 Tibirius M. 4 months ago on Google
    Disappointing Experience at Yakut Restaurant I hope this message finds you well. I am writing to express my disappointment with the recent dining experience at your establishment. While we had high expectations, several aspects of our visit were unsatisfactory. -Confusing Service and High Pressure The staff, including the manager, provided confusing service, and there was an unnecessary level of pressure on our guests to order drinks even as people were still coming in and settling in. -Pre-Ordered Food and Untimely Service Despite pre-ordering our food, the staff rushed the serving process, bringing out dishes before our guests had a chance to settle. This rushed approach detracted from the overall dining experience. -Hidden Fees Issue We encountered unexpected hidden fees that were not disclosed during the booking process which I paid deposit two weeks before the date . Clear communication about additional charges is crucial to avoid any misunderstandings. Unmet Booking Agreement for Upstairs Area We specifically booked the upstairs area for 40 guests, confirming our intention to have a family dinner with speeches as me and my Wife where celebrating our Union. Unfortunately, on the day of the event, the restaurant played loud music, deviating from our initial agreement, and refused to adjust the volume as previously agreed. -Lack of Clear Management Line There appeared to be a lack of a clear line of management. Each supervisor seemed to have different objectives, leading to a disjointed experience for us as patrons. -The desert was a total disaster no Ice cream was provided as the set menu had stated, I felt scammed and robbed how ever at the end of the night they were demanding their money which the bill was totally unacceptable. I will not return back to that restaurant, no professionalism at all.

  • 4/5 Ronke S. 1 year ago on Google
    Lovely and very tasty meals… well done! Service was very great with prompt and very friendly waiters, not too heavy on the pocket too

  • 5/5 Ann R. 11 months ago on Google
    I booked a large group table for a birthday. I was a little nervous after reading some mixed reviews but in fact, everything was perfect! Food is excellent - some of it simple but done extremely well. Venue and atmosphere are fantastic. Everyone was impressed and there were some foodies amongst us. The booking process wasn't easy but it didn't impact the day. Will definitely return and may even come back just for cocktails. Well done!

  • 5/5 The Mighty O. 11 months ago on Google
    Came here to celebrate a birthday on a Tuesday night. The place was completely empty which was ok with us. It meant we had the choice of seating. We decided to take the seats facing the road. Maybe not the best choice as with most people watching street views, we had all the drama of a busy street, people shouting, a kid hanging out the window etc. Onto the food. Excellent no other word to describe it. With a turkish native, they couldn't fault it. So far the tastiest in northampton as far as turkish food goes. The service was great and attentive (wouldn't expect less as we were the only customers there) On the way out they gave us a tray of backlava to celebrate my wife's birthday. it was great, the nut to filo pastry ratio was really good and didn't feel like they skimped on it.

  • 4/5 Vikrant K. 1 year ago on Google
    Lovely restaurant serving Turkish cuisine. Located conveniently on the Main Street in Northampton this places offers a variety of vegetarian and non vegetarian Turkish food options. The food is decent and well priced. The staff is helpful. The interiors are quite nice. It’s a nice place for dinner if you are craving some Turkish cuisine


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Amenities


  • Parking
    • ✓️ Paid street parking
    • ✓️ Free of charge street parking
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Spirits
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Halal food
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Late-night food
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible toilet
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ Takeaway
    • ✓️ Kerbside pickup
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating

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