Nargile Edinburgh restaurant reopens following revamp

30th June 2010, 12:30pm

Turkish restaurant Nargile Edinburgh has reopened at 73 Hanover Street in the heart of the New Town following an extensive refit.

Now run by Ruya Iridag (daughter of Yusuf and Karen Iridag, founders of the first Nargile restaurant in Aberdeen in 1983) and her partner, chef Stuart Anderson, Nargile Edinburgh takes its name from the traditional Turkish water pipe (also known as Hookah or Shisha).

The menu features both Middle-Eastern and Mediterranean influences. Its speciality is its range of unique contemporary meze dishes, offering diners a selection of fresh fish, seafood, vegetarian and meat dishes.

Ms Iridag said: "Meze is a way of life in Turkey and the Mediterranean where eating is all about hospitality and celebration. It offers a great way for diners to sample a range of regional Turkish cuisine and share freshly prepared dishes amongst themselves.

"Our menu comprises several contemporary twists on traditional family recipes, using both local and authentically sourced ingredients, all freshly prepared on the premises. And the nature of meze means that we can cater for any customers with special dietary requirements, from vegetarians, vegans, celiac sufferers and anyone with particular food allergies as it can be modified easily to suit their tastes."

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