Cardiff Bay may not be Istanbul but there is certainly an element of Eastern Promise as you sit in this fabulously picturesque restaurant, which sits out over the bay on its own little pier and stilts. As a result of its unique location, this restaurant is a favourite with diners looking for a little bit of magic, whether it’s with your beloved, family and friends or the boss!

Book ahead for a window seat with superb views across the bay as you wine and dine, and even better, during the long summer evenings, you can dine outside the restaurant at the small number of alfresco tables.

But it’s not just the great setting which offers an enchanting experience. As the name suggests, this is a Turkish restaurant and an authentic one at that. For anyone thinking Turkish food starts and ends with kebabs – think again! Experienced Chefs prepare a dazzling range of exotic dishes which offer up an array of food and fresh herb combinations.

Start with rich creamy hummus, cacik - a yoghurt-base dip with cucumber and fresh mint, or perhaps yaprak sarma - stuffed vine leaves, just three from a great range of hot and cold starters.

Leave room for the beautifully spiced lamb and chicken kebabs, or try adana kofte - minced lamb prepared with chillies, onions and herbs or chump of lamb – fillet of lamb marinated in red wine and orange sauce, served with red wine sauce and pan-fried vegetables. There is also a selection of casseroles, a good choice for vegetarians, and an excellent range of seafood specials.

Waiters of Turkish origin give you a quality of service that might have been offered to the Sultan at the Tekke Palace. This place truly is a Turkish delight!