Restaurant Efeze in Binnenstad

The food was delicious, friendly staff and beautiful restaurant.

Pleasant restaurant and service, we were lucky, we were served by a Slovak woman, very pleasant and helpful. Food good, menu perfect for tourists, no long wait. Those who want can also have specialties. Prices acceptable. If we return to Leeuwarden, we will definitely stop by again.

Lunch for 68 euros for 3 people. 3x sparkling ice tea 3x hot chocolate with whipped cream 1x burger 1x club sandwich (with different toppings than listed on the menu) 1x Italian carpaccio roll The wait was longer due to understaffing. Friendly and helpful staff.

Yesterday I ate here with my cousin. I'm from a long way away from Leeuwarden. The food was delicious and fresh, and the staff was very friendly. Excellent.

Very attentive service, cool atmosphere, fair prices.

Last weekend I had the pleasure of enjoying a wonderful evening at Restaurant Efeze, a Turkish restaurant that truly exceeded all expectations.

I had lunch at this Turkish restaurant and really enjoyed it. I tried the lentil soup and a toast with sucuk (Turkish sausage). Both were very delicious and fresh. The place was also very clean and welcoming. Definitely recommended!

Great service, friendly staff, good value for money, would gladly come again

Super friendly service, great ambiance, good location in the city, and very fast and polite service. The interior is also very nicely designed.

Great location, super friendly service, simply fantastic. Delicious Belgian beer! 👍🍻😎

The food is incredibly delicious and beautifully presented.

amazing food and very pleasant service, everything was great!!

I had the Efeze Special at restaurant Efeze in Leeuwarden and it was truly delicious! The dish looked beautiful, with a vibrant color and fresh ingredients. It included crispy rolls, delicious warm dishes, spicy chickpeas, a fresh salad, and creamy tzatziki. Everything tasted delicious and perfectly complemented each other. You get a little bit of everything, making for a very surprising and enjoyable dish. You can taste the care and love put into the kitchen. Highly recommended for anyone who enjoys delicious and varied food!

This is my second attempt at an honest review, after my previous one was wrongly deleted. Everything I describe here is based on our own experience. First of all, the food was disappointing. We had the "Ephesus Special," but it wasn't very flavorful and didn't look fresh. We therefore found the value for money inadequate. However, the service was the biggest disappointment. Two staff members at the entrance were on their phones almost the entire time, making it difficult to get their attention from the terrace (across the street). We weren't asked once if we were enjoying our meal, and our glasses sat empty for over fifteen minutes before we struggled to get through, even though only one other table next to us was occupied. Furthermore, a staff member accidentally spilled a beer on us. That can happen, but the handling was disappointing: apart from a brief apology, nothing happened. We had to remove our coats and scarves (it was February) because of the amount of beer, but no alternative, such as a seat inside, was offered. We only received a cloth after asking, which turned out to be dirty and greasy, making our clothes and phone even dirtier. Throughout our entire visit, we weren't asked if we needed anything; everything—from extra napkins to paying—we had to initiate ourselves. In short: the food is average at best, the price-quality ratio is unbalanced, and the staff's professionalism is lacking. We wouldn't return to this place, and certainly wouldn't recommend it.

We had cocktails here with some nachos. The atmosphere is pleasant, and the service was good. The staff were friendly. The only downside is that the cocktails are quite expensive.

The food was sooo amazing.. I was pleasantly surprised by the staff, they were quick and polite. Thank you for the great dinner!

I tried some really delicious food from this restaurant. We'll definitely be back. My girlfriend and I were very happy.

I had a great experience at Efeze. The food was served very quickly and was of good quality. The staff there were very friendly and welcoming, they always took care of you with a smile. The atmosphere at Efeze was very suitable whether I went with friends or with a large group. I have been there several times and will continue to come back to Efeze in the future.

Restaurant Efeze is highly recommended! The food is fresh and delicious, with generous portions and beautiful presentation. The atmosphere is cozy and warm, making you feel immediately welcome. The staff is friendly and helpful, and the service is fast. The grilled dishes are especially excellent – ​​you can taste the care and love that goes into their cooking. Definitely a place I'd love to return to!

a great experience for lunch on the boat in Efeze on the weekend. the staff are very friendly. this is a great destination in the summer

A nice restaurant with exotic but very good dishes. Wonderful ambiance right on the canal.

Drink prices are unknown; they're not listed on the menu. A 0.3 liter glass costs €5.70. You can argue about prices, but not knowing what it costs wouldn't be acceptable here.

Unfortunately disappointed in my experience considering the amazing reviews. While the staff is very very nice, i waited a long time for service for my whole meal. The waitress was lovely but did not know the menu or what the deals were so i got the Grill Menu and then waited a long time for the dessert because she didn't know it was in the deal. I ordered a wine twice which i never got and then of course it was on my bill which i had to ask for it off. Even though it wasn't very busy it was still very hard to get someone to help me. The food is just okay, not the most amazing food I've ever had. I had a mixed grill that came with 3 spoons, no forks or knives. When i wanted to get the bill the waitress disappeared for 30 minutes.

Het is altijd lekker eten bij Efeze. Of je komt voor een kopje koffie, tussendoortje, lunch of diner: het is altijd gezellig; de bediening is vriendelijk; je wordt snel geholpen en het eten is ook altijd lekker. Kortom zeker de moeite waard om een keer te bezoeken en het zelf te ervaren. Wij zijn in ieder geval tevreden over dit restaurant.

Never again!! Waited 45 minutes for two club sandwiches; when they finally arrived, they had tuna instead of chicken breast, old cheese, etc., so not what was on the menu. I told the staff, but they couldn't tell me anything other than that the owner wasn't in... The dishes were quite expensive, so you expect something good. Not so!

We experienced a lot of inconvenience from the owner's family. My wife and two young children were eating there at the same time as us. One of the children screamed for an hour and a half. It was terrible. We left early with a headache.

The food was cold, the soup was greasy and cold. The service was reasonable. Dirty tables and a bad atmosphere. They weren't vegetarian after ordering a toasted sandwich without salami three times.

A cozy little place to eat, with friendly staff and delicious food. If you're looking for something different, we recommend this restaurant!

The food is very good. The waiters are very friendly. The only thing, I would expect meats well done as default. You need to indicate meat preferences before ordering it.

Service was poor. Ordered meatballs for 4 people. Received them for 2. Had to reorder, which took a long time. Mixed grill was lukewarm and raw. Sorbet was 3 scoops of ice cream on a plate without any fruit. We had to pay €246 for 4 people. The food was definitely not worth the price.

Quite expensive, but the food was really good and the staff was nice too. Was nice meeting someone who spoke hungarian. :D

We had to wait an hour for a bowl of tomato soup and chicken with rice, after an hour we got up and paid, luckily we didn't have to pay for the food. Service was very bad, they mumbled, weren't very clear and very unprofessional. People who came in 20 minutes later than we had ordered got their food earlier, and that was a bigger dish than we had ordered. All in all very bad and not recommended.

as someone who really struggles to find a good matcha In Leeuwarden, the one here has an amazing taste

Mojito = sparkling water with a little mint and lots of ice cubes and lots of lemon (juice). For the price of a mojito: very sour.. The food looks tasty though.

Lovely sitting on the terrace. We were allowed to sit down and we were quickly helped by an incredibly sweet girl. Both the drinks and food came quickly and it was delicious! Really recommended!

Ambience is ok, service is disappointing, I asked for a spoon several times, never got it. Food is tasty but far from real Turkish quality, so it was disappointing, way too expensive, I paid €30 for 2 adana kebab skewers, you get little for your money

The food and atmosphere are excellent at this restaurant. The waiters are very attentive and friendly. It was the best meal I’ve had in this city.

Nice to sit on the boat. The Latte was mediocre, tea lukewarm. Croquette sandwich nice, the club sandwich not my taste (that is of course possible). The prices are on the (too) high side. Nice for once

Visited Efeez recently and had a mixed experience. The food was just okay, flavors were alright, though nothing that really stood out. The ambience inside was okay, nicely decorated and comfortable for a casual meal. The service was quick and attentive. Overall, not a bad place, but there’s definitely room to improve.

We ordered a steak, but it didn't come because they forgot about it. I understand that sometimes happens. But we were disappointed when they finally brought the steak. It was a big baguette with onions and a few pieces of meat. It was definitely not a steak. The service was good, the food and drinks were good, but we will definitely never order steak again.

The food was good. The service was sloppy... (e.g. putting food on the table and forgetting the plates) AND I find it very annoying when I am spoken to in English. (Furthermore there was a group of noisy young men).

Heerlijke locatie, terras op een dekschuit op de gracht, midden in Leeuwarden. Vriendelijke bediening, heerlijke Turkse gerechten !

Today we visited Ephesus on Mother's Day. We arrived around 12:30 and it was not busy at all. We first ordered something to drink (two smoothies and a coffee), but it took about 15 to 20 minutes before we received it. I also asked for a carafe of water — I ended up having to ask three times, and finally picked it up myself. The food took a little longer to arrive, which is understandable given the crowds on Mother's Day. Once the food arrived, it was noticeable that the croquette sandwich and the fries with the club sandwich were served without any sauce. So I thought: “I'll ask for some mayonnaise.” Unfortunately, it only came after asking twice, when the food was actually already gone. Very unfortunate. The food and drinks themselves were really a big 10 — delicious!

Rowena is really a great waitress!! Give her a promotion now!! I have never met such a nice waitress!

Super tasty, service from Rowena was the best. She was friendly and welcoming, fantastic.

Service top notch but really shocked by the bill. Beer price was not on the menu so I paid €21 for 2 large and 1 small Heineken. This price is ridiculous while the location and service are top notch. I like sitting there but this really shocked me!!

Buratta sandwich eaten scandalously expensive, scanty and not fresh. Was served a buratta that was hollow on the inside, with a very minimal amount of pesto. It looks a lot like the map.

Had a delicious dinner, highly recommended and prices are reasonable

First day a delicious snack board. Very well filled and a delicious dinner 2 days later. We thought it was all of very good quality and you can see and taste the care that went into it. Moreover, very nice staff. And no problem that not everyone speaks Dutch. Highly recommended

Everything fine but not innovative.

Wij namen de keuze van de chef, Efeze Fantazi voor €69,50 voor 2 personen. Het eten werd gloeiend heet op een rechaud geserveerd. Eigenlijk teveel voor ons om alles op te kunnen eten, maar alles was zo heerlijk dat er toch maar weinig overbleef. Bij de glazen wijn die wij bestelden, kregen wij een glas water dat niet in rekening gebracht werd. Zo gastvrij! Aanrader voor heel veel andere horeca gelegenheden. Als wij weer in Leeuwarden zijn, gaan we er zeker weer heen.

Delicious food, friendly service!

The place is good, but I would assume a full glass for a 8,5 € beer. 😣

I was on my own and it was nice weather to sit on the terrace. They only had 4 seats, so I had to sit at a large table. My table was moved apart. Fine, I understand, it's busy. But then my only menu card was taken from the table. I had ordered a tenderloin sandwich, but it was not tasty. lots of lettuce. 2 small pieces of tomato, toasted on one side, hard bread with a knife, no serrated knife (bread knife). little tenderloin. That's why I didn't eat the sandwich. They didn't come by again and my plate was empty on the table for another 20 minutes. I was waiting to order another drink, when they asked if I was ready to go. Then I said no and ordered another drink. A cocktail, but it was half empty and sticky. Then my only drink card was also taken away. So service very disappointing and food too. I won't be back

The egg was not cooked properly. The presentation of food was poor. Very bare, nothing there. It took a long time before anyone came to us and the undercooked omelet came before drinks. Not recommended for the price.

Cozy terrace, huge wobbly tables. Quite pricey!

Cozy Turkish restaurant with an excellent menu. Excellent friendly service

Always enjoy Ephesus! We had dinner here with a large group (12 people) to say goodbye to our colleague. Everything was taken care of down to the last detail and the food was delicious. Thank you for the great experience, we will definitely come back. Team Bosma de Witte Makelaars

Je wordt netjes ontvangen, maar dat is dan ook het enige positieve. Het voorgerecht waren ossenhaasreepjes in prutje wat ze groenten noemen. De ossenhaas, als je het kon vinden, was taai en lauw. Dan het hoofdgerecht, hier moesten we bijna een uur op wachten. Maar hier vol van raken? Echt niet! Karige bijgerechten en een salade wat ik normaal aan konijnen zou geven. Maar als klap op de vuurpijl werd je bij het vertrek met de nek aangekeken en dat je wat zei over dat het allemaal lang duurde en dat de kinderen daar moeite mee hadden, kreeg je de opmerking dat je beter een oppas kan regelen als je daar weer komt!! Wat denk je zelf onbeschoft stukje potvreten! Voor geen goud dat ik nog eens bij zo’n a-sociale vreetschuur naar binnen stap. Als ik die kerel zijn werkgever was, stond hij diezelfde avond nog op straat!

Great place for lunch, nice decor. Friendly staff. Clean toilets.

Went to Ephesus today for a drink. Went to the toilet at the end of the visit. Unfortunately, when I left the toilet, the suspended ceiling with lamp fell down on my head. I then politely walked to the staff to report this (also told them that it had fallen on my head). They came to watch, but hardly said anything else. Later, one boy came to ask if I was okay, but he was immediately sent away from me by a colleague, so I was unable to answer. No one else apologized or asked if it was okay.

We always find the food very good

Friendly employees, delicious snacks, attractive decor.

Great service and food was pretty good, I enjoyed my meal and had a great time, the staff were very nice, would eat here again.

The Urfa kebab dish was very sloppily prepared and the meat had a bad smell. Moreover, for the first time in my life I saw fries and garlic sauce served at Urfa kebab. When I called the waiter and reported the unpleasant smell of the meat, he spoke to the chef and later told me that the meat was a mix of lamb and beef. However, this does not change the fact that the meat smelled bad. As someone who has been eating Urfa kebab for years, I am sure that this smell is not from lamb, but from mutton. Despite telling the waiter that we couldn't eat the meat because of the smell, they still charged us full price. Maybe it's a suitable place for tea or coffee, but I definitely wouldn't recommend it for a meal. From what I've seen, this place changes ownership and management often. Stay away from it except for water or soda!

Very nice restaurant! Good service and very tasty food. I will definitely come back here

Service was attentive, thoughtful and cheerful. The food was super tasty. Highly recommended for everyone.

What delicious food this was! Good and friendly service.

Friendly service and delicious food. Cozy restaurant.

Review: Restaurant Epheze - Leeuwarden Restaurant Efeze in Leeuwarden is highly recommended for lovers of Mediterranean cuisine. The attractive decor, with warm colors and comfortable seating, makes it a nice place to dine. The menu offers a wide choice of Turkish and Greek dishes. From perfectly seasoned kebabs to creamy moussaka and freshly prepared mezze, everything is served with care. The flavors are authentic and the portions generous. Vegetarians also have plenty here

Music does not fit the style of the restaurant. Food tastes pretty bland. Not terrible, but far from good Edit: FYI for the restaurant (In edit since posting a comment is not possible) it involved the smoked salmon sandwich (old bread and little taste) and the paninni carprese (bland and poor taste).

Met ons drieen uit eten geweest. Heerlijk buiten gegeten. Gezellige sfeer, heerlijk eten. Leuk en attent personeel. Restaurant ziet er van binnen super mooi uit, sfeervol. Echte aanrader.

Slecht. Twee terug en bij de de 3e keer nog koud. Bediening kun je niks. Mijden die tent. Eten in etappes en lauw. 4e keer als paria

Top restaurant, very friendly service. Food is very good! Nice atmosphere in the restaurant.

First impression during a spontaneous coffee break was friendly. Just going to the toilet - never been to such a dirty toilet. Said to someone, but the lady just smiled. Staff maybe new, couldn't answer the demand for milk alternative. Forgot the tap water, forgot the whipped cream for the rock hard apple pie, the cheesecake looked like chewing gum. Sorry, never again and certainly not recommended.

Booked online here a while ago. When, according to the website, it turned out that they were going to renovate, I tried to contact them by telephone, but never got anyone on the line because they were no longer answering at all. Today the 2nd attempt. Let it be said: "There is no blessing on it." Inside, it was freezing in an almost empty restaurant. The prices of the menus on site were higher than on the website. A dish from the menu on the website appears not to be available. And the waitress doesn't dare/won't make eye contact. Well, the food was nice, but I didn't get a warm feeling from it, so it was a visit I would soon forget.

Restaurant Efeze in Leeuwarden has a pleasant atmosphere and is in a very central location, which makes it easily accessible. The Urfa kebab I had was excellently prepared and tasted delicious. The coffee was also of good quality and provided a nice ending to the meal. The staff were friendly and helpful, making the overall experience a very positive one. Definitely recommended for anyone looking for a place with authentic dishes and a cozy atmosphere in the heart of Leeuwarden.

Had lunch here with a few comrades. We thought we had hit the jackpot. Unfortunately, nothing turned out to be further from the truth The service was fine but no more. The presentation of the food was very nice. However, the taste was left behind in the kitchen. The chicken tasted like cardboard and had wellou sauce. I think the soup was the tomato sauce left over from yesterday's pasta. Croquette sandwich without mustard should be a war crime. We are even less pleased with the drinking. We will not waste any further words on that. But I still want to say that the spout/cap does not have to have any rust. Dishwashers are no longer that expensive these days. Free tip, use them. All in all, I would come back again if we are ever in that hole called Leeuwarden again.

Very tasty food at reasonable prices. The staff is kind and very cozy.

Nice sitting place, even in the boat you can sit! But had the Iced Coffee.. It tasted like half a shot of coffee, water mixed with milk and 2 drops syrup.. So far, probably the most watered down ice coffee I had in the Netherlands..

Good service but only the women do the service and the billing and the stupid ones do the men! Not 20264

Terrible how they deal with their workers.

The food is good, the service is also good, but what bothers me is the boat outside where we were sitting, which could use some sweeping, there was a lot of leaves and other rubbish.

Delicious food, nice service. Always greeted by a pleasant atmosphere and friendly waiters. Very delicious Turkish and other dishes. My personal favorites are chicken and fish and Turkish wine. Good quality, and good price. Highly recommended.

Large and beautiful Turkish restaurant located on the water in the center of Leeuwarden. In addition to inside, you can also eat outside, on the terrace or on a pontoon in the water. The (partly Turkish) staff is very friendly and the service is quick. There are both Turkish and non-Turkish dishes on the menu, with meat, fish and vegetarian. For meat lovers, there are the well-known Mediterranean large portions with mixed meats. I would describe quality and taste as "sufficient to good" and the prices are average. Unlike some other restaurants with an Islamic signature, alcohol is served here.

Very tasty food, prepared with great care. You get really special flavors. The service was smooth and friendly. We were pleasantly surprised!

We had a really delicious meal with our family. We were helped quickly and efficiently by friendly staff. We had a delicious meal on the boat where they also have a terrace, a truly wonderful experience, highly recommended!

We hebben echt heerlijk gegeten met ons gezin. We zijn goed en snel geholpen door vriendelijk personeel. We hebben heerlijk op de boot gegeten waarop ze ook een terras hebben echt een geweldige ervaring aanrader!

Waiters who don't speak Dutch is one thing, but not being able to understand a word.... We quickly went to another terrace.

A restaurant in the same category as De Dikke Van Dale, etc. But this restaurant distinguishes itself with a diverse menu that is also very suitable for vegetarians. The Turkish influences make it a unique experience. It is noticeable that the service staff have a genuine passion for their profession, which unfortunately goes wrong in many catering establishments. They even come to your table after their shift to ask how your evening was. Destiny's ministry deserves a lot of credit. Highly recommended!

Disappointing, lots of but mediocre food. Terrace is nice.

You're being lured in, which is already irritating. Then you are ignored by a grumpy waiter and when you finally order something, it is inedible, far too expensive and far too little.

The food was not too bad. Except for some parts in my chicken that should not have been there. But it was simply not worth the price. Main dishes we around 28 euro's, while they should be worth around 10 euro's less, so I consider the restaurant overpriced. Off course I understand that the location is popular, so you pay a bit for the location as well.

Thought we would have a nice meal, but it started with rock-hard bread that could be used to smash windows, we got new ones, then we got the mix grill for 2 people on the table, with side dishes, cold fries/fried potatoes.... then we want to cutting meat, raw on the inside! Never eating here again for us.

Het eten was niet goed en taai. Dit besproken met het personeel. Supergoed opgelost door financieel te compenseren. Het is een mooie zaak verder maar het eten is aan de prijs qua kwaliteit van zowel eten als gastronomie. Als je eten duur is moet de gastronomie en eten op en top zijn. Voorbeeld. Qua suplement knapperige friet ipv slap en een goede salade. Wij kregen een slap aftreksel van beide. Ook het indekken van de tafel. Het bestek kwam na de levering van het eten en werd gewoon op tafel gedropt. Dat moet beter. Verder sprak 1 ober goed Nederlands en de andere verstond niks. Engels prima maar ook dat zat er niet in. Al met al ook na compenseren zullen wij niet terugkomen. Jammer want deze zaak ziet er qua uiterlijk prachtig uit! Nu de rest nog!

Absolutely delicious lunch with an amazing view! We were very happy with the visit and give the warmest recommendations!

Absolutely delicious lunch with an amazing view! We were very happy with the visit and give the warmest recommendations!

Took a while, but friendly service and delicious food in a beautiful spot on the water.

Nice location, but a long wait for drinks. People don't know how to serve beer. At a Lagunitas they give a lemonade glass filled with ice...?? When we spoke to the waitress, we received the answer that this is how it should be.

Just had a drink. Friendly staff.