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Caravanserai
87/100 (2118 ratings)
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"We got the share platter for two. The platter was very generously portioned. The array of food was amazing! Everything on the platter was beautifully..."
Freckles_matchstick
"June 2020. Went here with a group of friends on a weekend night for dinner after making a reservation ahead of time. BYO - we bought our wine from..."
Quesarahsarah
"Food = 4.0Ambience = 3.5Service = 4.0Amazing food and great choices. The food is dome well and meats are succulent and not dried..."
Foodie
"Very nice steak. However would come back just for the Turkish..."
Kyle Jones
"Really really good middle eastern food. Been coming here for years and have brought several friends here after talking things up so much with every..."
Matt Crombie
"Would highly recommend. Great value for money, great atmosphere, and all the food tasted delicious..."
Ben Cossey
"My partner and I had dinner at Caravanserai last night and honestly the food we ordered was 5 stars. We arrived just after 6pm without a book omg and..."
AEM
"This evening we had a delicious meal , our only mistake was having an entree which was the Pide bread and dips it was yummy but so much food we could..."
Jane Sumner
"We had dinner here recently. A big family get together. We got the set menu another was literally so much good we couldn't eat it all! The entrƩ was..."
Kayla Gordon
"I used to go to this place ages ago & tried it again recently. The fact it's still there is a testament to how good it is. We shared the banquet & it..."
5mins_more_sleep
"We ordered take away to have in Highgate Hill Park up the road. The wonderful lady serving us offered us restaurant cutlery as they did not have take..."
Dan
"Without a doubt, Turkish food isn't one that I often get to sample very often at all, but having said that, there are a few Turkish places that have..."
Espresso&Matcha
"Very busy, and difficult to have a conversation with any friends at dinner. The food is lovely although very heavy on the dill. I would definitely..."
Hannah Louise
"A nice night walk to a beautiful Turkish restaurant, on the side streets in West End. We were not ready for what we were about to get into šŸ˜Š...."
Adam Pinzone
"Busy place but has a nice ambience. It has good anti-food Instagram lighting, no joke I canā€™t take a photo to share with friends. Pretty expensive..."
Long Giang
"Delicious food and a nice busy yet cozy vibe. Iā€™m not one for straying from a single course, but everything looked too good. Three courses and they..."
Jessica
"It's a busy restaurant so you'd better book a table in advance. We were happy because we didn't spend too much time to wait for our food. The fig..."
Queenie
"Amazing food, we loved it. Everything perfect, Except that there was no heater on the outside where we were seated, so, it was kinda freezing..."
Arjun
"An exotic name and interesting place. The meze and kofta and borek delicious. It's not a regular for us but doesn't disappoint. It's palatable..."
Geoff
"Food was great, will be coming back here again for sure. A great experience at a reasonable price. BYO is a big plus as well. Only thing I would..."
Zach
"I was here once before but it was at least 10 years ago before we moved to Australia. I knew what the exterior looked like and that it was somewhere..."
Canuck In Oz
"What a gem of a place. Yes itā€™sĀ LOUD - but thatā€™s just the sound of happy patrons bonding over their utterly delicious food and BYO wine. Have..."
The Other Jenners
"Stunning little middle eastern gem. I love the bustle and loud chatter this place brings. Was originally my fave little Turkish hangout in Brisbane..."
Sharona Maree
"Loved it! Food was delicious and serving size just right, prices really good too. We got the platter for 2, which had such a delicious selection of..."
Ally Lang
"I am never disappointed by the food or service at Caravanserai! The staff are lovely and are always ready to offer their recommendations, and the..."
Pallavi
"Quality food served very quickly. Pick up your wine first at the bottleO nearby. Eclectic, relaxed and zero pretensions. Muted lighting isn't really..."
Oliver Raman
"This is one of my favourite restaurants in Brisbane. The mezze platters are amazing. Beautiful ambiance. Always great service. Only big..."
MostlyVego
"The share platters will blow your mind. I loved the low-light setting and great for a date or a catch up with the fam over fantastic food. If you..."
Zannastardust
"We went for dinner here last night and had a great time.This gem is located just before a turn on Dornoch Cr.The ambience was really nice you almost..."
Johann Magnus Xavier
"Great place with a nice atmosphere - might be a bit too dimly lit for some. The food is delicious, especially their winter fare (who doesn't..."
Kan Do
"Caravanserai used to be my local a few years ago. I absolutely love the food there. They used to have a lamb shank with eggplant mash that was so..."
T Loves Food
"Charming, intimate and way more sophisticated than you'd expect from a Turkish restaurant. Service is friendly and reasonable. Menu is limited but..."
JS
"Been to this restaurant a few times over the years. As usual, the food was great. Good servings with platters the best way to go... The service..."
Kevin Brazel
"This is another one of the long-timers that populate the pockets of West End. With the ideal location, and the view from the top (river and..."
Atreyu
"Many visits, much delicious, so taste. Caravanserai is the place for any occasion. Whether you're wanting to impress on a first date or trade laughs..."
Ben Doyle
"Great vibe. We had a great night! The food was flavourful and delicious. We went on the Friday night and the place was packed. We'll definitely go..."
Rebecca
"Went there for lunch on Mothers Day. Portions are generous. It is not overly expensive and the food yummy. We had the Meze for entree, mixed..."
LindaC
"The best Turkish I've tried in Brisbane hands down! Incredible Meze platters to share with a bottle of wine, everything on them was perfection. I..."
The Espresso Alliance
"I've been coming to Caravanserai for over 5 years now and I am still yet to be disappointed by a meal. Generally speaking, I end up rolling out like..."
Jax
"This place has a great atmosphere, great food and very friendly and entertaining staff :)Recommend it for everyone to come..."
Lara May
"This is the most amazing Turkish food I have ever had. The food is great, the service is amazing and in a convenient location.Ā I had the share..."
K.thomasnielsen
"We got the feta pide and the Mediterranean Platter for $64.50, absolutely delicious! Beef was v. tender and flavoursome, the meatballs were the best..."
Dom S
"Caravanserai is a feast for your palate and eyes. With the delectable smells filling the air and the soft middle eastern decor, you will feel..."
Foodgirl
"This place has accrued a loyal following for years - and rightfully so! The food is delicious and it's one of a few nice BYO restaurants around -..."
Foodieinheels
"First off, sorry no pics for this one! Had a dinner with a bunch of other bloggers pre-Christmas and decided to have the night off taking photos..."
AteToooMuch
"We had a fantastic evening catching up with friends over some shared dishes. Everything was delicious - beef rib, chicken skewers, prawns, hummus,..."
M Franks
"Fantastic food. We went as part of a large group and the service was quite good. It was nice to be able to get a fish and vegetable dish. It may not..."
Satiety Society
"Went here on a date on Saturday night. The staff are super friendly and helpful. Restaurant has a great vibe with dimly lit rooms. The food is very..."
Facebook User
"Fantastic, fantastic place. I've never had a bad meal here, and I've been eating At Caravanerai since the 90s! The staff are friendly, professional..."
Berreto
"Amazing food! Will definitely be..."
Natalie Jordana
"Love love love this place! Presentation isn't top notch but the taste makes up for it. We always come back for The Mixed Platter for Two..."
SY
"We just had the most delicious meal here! I would highly recommend the kofta's and the chicken skewers were amazing! I'm already planning our next..."
Naomi Turner
"I dined here recently with a large group of friends, and the Caravanserai staff could not have been more accommodating. We organised to bring our own..."
Emily
"Loved It. Party of 7 for dinner on a Thursday night and I convinced everyone to get the Deluxe Sultans Banquet. There was some initial reluctance..."
Kaideep
"Favourite Restaurant in Brisbane. I love the dim warm vibe of this place. Food is always amazing and a fun atmosphere. You have to get the platter..."
Daniel
"This place is the best! Definitely recommend getting platters to share - both the 'Caravanserai' and 'Ottoman' mezes are great, and the main mixed..."
Emma Hales
"Love this place. Great staff, beautiful exotic decor and great homemade Turkish cuisine. I've here many times and it always makes me..."
Rich
"Wandered in on a Friday night without a booking (shame on us), and the accommodating staff still found us an intimate table. Fantastic combination of..."
BCx
"Great Night Out!. I've been coming to Caravanserai for years and it's always been a satisfying experience. The food is delicious, the staff are..."
David P
"Our group of four had a lovely meal here on Sunday night. The Caravanserai Meze, Meatballs and the Salmon were terrific. The meals were huge so we..."
Jeremy
"The good was good but had to wait ages for it. The nation's came out an hour and half after entree and meals were close to cold. Will try it again..."
JW
"Lovely!. We had a beautiful meal and the service was fantastic. The restaurant is very popular and very loud on a Friday night but the food and..."
Lalala Dannii
"Fab choice. Was there for dinner this week and the food was really great, soooo tasty. The meats had been marinated to perfection and the Turkish..."
Gabba Girl
"Excellent!. Our dinner experience at Caravanserai was exceptional. We ordered all of our food to share between 4 with extra servings of bread. In..."
Sushilover
"Highly Recommended. From the moment we walked into this beautiful and atmospheric place, we were greeted by the friendly and warm staff. The service..."
Chisoid
"LOVE it. We go here all the time and get the banquet. The staff are awesome, food is amazing and its such a bargain however you go. It can be really..."
Sarah
"Went on a Tuesday night and it was packed! Must have been due to the $30 banquet special which we also decided to order. Thought it was a main each..."
JKL
"Still on the fence with this one.... Yep, title says it all... The food is reasonable, we always get the platter to share. Some items are hit and..."
TheYummer
"We will return!. I went here with a small group of five and had the Deluxe Sultanā€™s banquet. When the meze platters came out we were a little..."
The Food Oracle
"Try it.. Been here many times before and even though the prices have gone up and the Sublime platter no longer has lamb cutlets on it (hint hint) the..."
Matt Clark
"This is a great local place, food is very good and is good value. I great place for a large group with their share plates and the main meals are an..."
David Hanlin
"One of the Best in Brisbane. The atmosphere is akin to being transported into a gypsy hideaway and the food is utterly fantastic. It may have just..."
Blackdogsong
"I was in on Saturday night for a friends birthday and I was blown away with the tasty food, excellent customer service and the great atmosphere in..."
Prasso
"Definitely will be back. Visited on Thursday night with a group of friends, had the $39 platters, so tasty, generous portions and no problems with..."
Foodylicious
"Outstanding! Gobble Gobble.... As always, great atmosphere and energy from the moment you enter this eclectic restaurant...Most recently we..."
Jonathan Mayes
"New favourite. Got there at 6pm. Was great to beat the crowd. Ordered the caravanserai meze for entree and the kofta for main. Both great. Didn't..."
Emme
"Food coma!. The kind of food I could imagine my grandma cooking - if she was Turkish. It has a very homey nurturing feel. The portions are big, the..."
Suzie Elizabeth
"A hidden gem. We ordered the deluxe banquet between four and every course was spot on! Great atmosphere, service can be slow on busy nights but well..."
Fat Starfish
"I love the rooms / balcony and the ambiance. I find the food not as heavy as some other turkish places. I also find it great value for money..."
Paul Lange
"Good quality Turkish food! Desserts are mediocre..."
Neha Aggarwal
"Fantastic. Caravanserai never fails! I always order the Caravanserai Meze for us to start - everything on the platter is delicious. The meatballs are..."
SJ
"Lovely food. We went to Caravanserai in West End last Saturday. The service was quick and efficient. The food was not cheap but it was lovely (I had..."
Landish
"OH MY GOD AMAZING. We got.... OH MY GOD AMAZING.We got the full banquet and it was an excellent choice. Every single dish was super..."
Holly Jones
"A Hidden Treasure. Dined here on Saturday night - a table of 7. Food was delicious and generous sized servings. The main platter which states it's..."
Melly
"Second visit as good as the first. Had our second visit a few weeks ago and it was great. Our table of 3 had perfectly attentive service, not too..."
Emma Milne
"Wonderful. Great atmosphere, good service and really tasty, authentic food. We went to Caravanserai on a Thursday evening and the restaurant was full..."
Andrew W
"Booked a table for 12 here for my Birthday and every single one of us LOVED the food, one of my friends even decided to book again for her Birthday..."
Renee Lawrence
"Enjoyable experience. Went with friends, shared the entree, lots of dips and bread and had the Istanbul Sublime platter with my husband. Portions..."
Fefe
"Been around for a long time for a good reason!. This restaurant has been around for a long time and serves up great food. The menu has enough on it..."
MYFOODREVIEW
"Happy with our meal. It was totally packed and apart from the chill every time someone opened the door we had an enjoyable evening.. Making alot of..."
Stayhuman
"I visited caravanserai when it first opened years ago and wasnā€™t impressed with the food or the long waiting times. I revisited the restaurant..."
Catdog
"Orange Blossom Special, I found your review very informative yet hypercritical to the MAX. You just gave this restaurant a big wrap and then said..."
Dougmay
"Very busy, but for a reason. Good food, good atmosphere. Exceptional staff on the night we visited..."
Sharkdick87
"Lots of food!. Went for a banquet dinner with 9 people. Service was fine, food was tasty and plentiful. Everyone enjoyed the food, and with some..."
Sherdie
"Chicken?. Look, I'm not one to order chicken when I go out to eat. Why? Because I've had terrible experiences in the past - dry, dry, dry (bordering..."
Jesskaar
"Best Turkish in Brisbane. My husband and I visit Caravanserai as often as we can - one of our favourite places to eat in Brisbane. Love the Ottoman..."
Claire In Brisbane
"Great food!. I went a week ago on a Friday night and it was packed! We booked very late so we did only get a little table outside, would have..."
Kelsey W
"The food took a very long time to arrive but it was definitely worth the wait! Fantastic food and very good service from our friendly waitress...."
James Duncan
"Win!. One of my favourites. The only time we ever went wrong was with the salmon but everything other dish has been..."
Ian R
"One of west ends best kept secrets..family run restaurant with so much passion and a really warm feel which reflects this restaurants vibe. Love the..."
NTD
"Caravanserai is one of my favourite places to go out to dinner. The atmosphere is so romantic and the food is to die..."
SB
"My favorite restarant in Brisbane. I love Caravanserai! The food there is so yummy and the atmosphere is fantastic. The service is really friendly as..."
Renee
"Great Food. Caravanserai would have to be one of the best Turkish restaurants in Brisbane. We did not have to wait long for our entrees and mains to..."
Jonathan King
"I am still undecided about this place. I only tried the platter for two, and it was tasty enough, so maybe I should just lighten up. None of it..."
Deano's Digest
"Always wonderful. One of those restaurants we keep returning to. Delicious, great menu, fabulous service and well priced. Great..."
Tom
"We had the Sultan's Banquet and throughly enjoyed every part of the wonderful meal. Service was ok, if a little slow in between courses. The ambience..."
TurnerCorner
"Great lamb. Was there on tuesday and the lamb was great it came with a salad with orange and mint and big cous cous feta and a beetroot sauce..."
Eatingandrewgeorge
"Great turkish food. I went here with a group of 5 people as we're all big fans of Turkish food, having travelled there. It was SO crowded and a..."
Jen
"Great experience here!. I had great difficulty in getting a reservation here, so when I finally did I was hoping I wouldn't be disappointed - and I..."
Anna
"Great atmosphere and friendly service adds more charm to this Turkish restaurant with a long history. I usually go for one of the mezzes to share..."
Jazc
"Delicious food, authentic and amazing! Recommend the lamb cutlets, an AWESOME b.y.o (corkage free!)..."
Manfood
"Steak is delicious staff wonderful n helpful nice dinner out with..."
Beth Preston
"Good food, good service, Tuesday banquets are great value. Staff very friendly and help keep a lighthearted atmosphere. The desserts are great..."
Bryan
"I ordered the shish kebap. It was pretty good actually. The chicken pieces were really tender and were chargrilled to..."
Hooi
"I've never been overly fond of Turkish cuisine but Caravanserai no doubt puts a modern twist into their middle-eastern dishes and together with their..."
Dolce Bunnie
"We decided to forego any form of entree and just indulge in the ā€˜Istanbul Sublimeā€™, a mixed grill platter for two. When it came out we were both..."
Brisbane Devoured
"When I'm planning to go out and eat in a group, I can't help but think of Turkish or Greek food. The servings are generous and it's a style of..."
Cora Chen
"Have always wanted to try this place, it has such pretty fairy lights outside. It has a lovely warm atmosphere inside and was quite busy on a Friday..."
Cherie H
"This place was absolutely amazinggg! Iā€™ve been looking for a good reliable Turkish restaurant and I definitely found one. The flavours were divine,..."
Tarren Mapoe
"This place is awesome. We met friends here and had such a lovely evening. The service is good, its BYO, the food is delicious, and the setting is..."
Christine Andrews
"This is a great little suburban gem with awesome food and wonderful ambiance. If itā€™s your first time you simply canā€™t go past the Deluxe Sultans..."
Danielle Williamson
"Must orders: The platter!!!! Everything on it is PERFECTION The mussels - this is so delicious and everyone I bring here also love love love the..."
KinzEats
"Excellent service and very delicious food. I had the Ottoman Meze for main, it was filled with a large variety of different yummy tastes. Harriet was..."
Con Costi
"Make sure to make a booking! This place gets full pretty quickly. Their platter for 2 is amazing. It has a great range of mezze and traditional..."
Waniya SMQ