"Me and the lads fancied something different, and The Mezze had come highly recommended, so why not, eh? So, zero expectations. We were promptly greeted and seated, nice and friendly. The venue itself does look stunning, even to the point where it puts the rest of the arcade to shame and you feel like you're braving a Gotham back alley just to reach your dinner, but, I digress. Lovely atmosphere, not too busy (Tuesday night in November, to be expected). The menu does need a bit of a read, so we took a while to order whilst we caught up, but had some lovely flatbread and dips while we waited for starters. Sucuk and halloumi, and chicken liver to share, both of which were modest in size but really tasty. Bit of hummus with the aforementioned flatbread too very much as you'd expect in that department, but definitely looking forward to our mains. Turkish, so you'd best have a kebab, or is that too predictable? Lamb shish (for me), chicken shish and falafel main for my companions. The dish was served on a sliver of pitta with rice and salad, and was utterly delicious. Soft, tasty lamb with excellent accompaniment, and company. We all commented the same, alongside the fact that we didn't feel bloated, thirsty, or overly spiced, if slightly garlicky. Prices were moderately high, but you don't feel cheated because you've had thoroughly delicious food which is so much more than the posh takeaway you might have expected. I will definitely be going back with my lady, and I know we'll both love the food as much as I did this first time. If you're unsure, I wouldn't hesitate to recommend The Mezze. Full disclosure, me and the lads have a combined age of 138. No shortage of conversation either! Vegetarian options: Didn't look myself, but one of our party was vegetarian and didn't struggle to find a dish. Parking: The Regis Centre car park is very close and pretty much empty at dinner time."
