Delicious and authentic Turkish restaurant.The lamb casserole was the star of the show – melt in your mouth, great flavour.
The pide doesn’t fail to disappoint
Mike K
Discover the Taste of Turkey
For over 50 years, Erciyes Restaurant has been a renowned part of Surry Hills, becoming one of Sydney’s top fine dining spots. With seating for 130, we can host your event and provide a mouthwatering catering menu.
Experience one of Sydney’s best Turkish restaurants. Delight your senses!
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Our Specialities
Starters/Mezze
We take pride in our handcrafted mezzes, offering a delicious selection of gluten-free, vegan, and vegetarian options to suit all tastes
Turkish Pide
Freshly baked Turkish-style pide (pronounced “pee-deh”), filled with your choice of savory meat, vegetarian, or vegan toppings—including vegan cheese.
Grills
Tender, succulent grilled meats served with Turkish rice and shepherd’s salad. Don’t forget to pair your meal with our delicious mezzes for the perfect feast.
Kebabs
A flavorful kebab wrap filled with tender, shaved chicken or beef, fresh off the rotisserie. Wrapped in soft, warm bread and loaded with crisp veggies and your choice of sauces, it’s a perfect blend of savory and satisfying.
Turkish Sweets
Indulge in traditional Turkish desserts, the perfect sweet ending to your meal.
We take pride in our handcrafted mezzes, offering a delicious selection of gluten-free, vegan, and vegetarian options to suit all tastes
Turkish Pide
Freshly baked Turkish-style pide (pronounced “pee-deh”), filled with your choice of savory meat, vegetarian, or vegan toppings—including vegan cheese.
Grills
Tender, succulent grilled meats served with Turkish rice and shepherd’s salad. Don’t forget to pair your meal with our delicious mezzes for the perfect feast.
Kebabs
A flavorful kebab wrap filled with tender, shaved chicken or beef, fresh off the rotisserie. Wrapped in soft, warm bread and loaded with crisp veggies and your choice of sauces, it’s a perfect blend of savory and satisfying.
Turkish Sweets
Indulge in traditional Turkish desserts, the perfect sweet ending to your meal.
We take pride in our handcrafted mezzes, offering a delicious selection of gluten-free, vegan, and vegetarian options to suit all tastes
Freshly baked Turkish-style pide (pronounced “pee-deh”), filled with your choice of savory meat, vegetarian, or vegan toppings—including vegan cheese.
Tender, succulent grilled meats served with Turkish rice and shepherd’s salad. Don’t forget to pair your meal with our delicious mezzes for the perfect feast.
A flavorful kebab wrap filled with tender, shaved chicken or beef, fresh off the rotisserie. Wrapped in soft, warm bread and loaded with crisp veggies and your choice of sauces, it’s a perfect blend of savory and satisfying.
Indulge in traditional Turkish desserts, the perfect sweet ending to your meal.
Last Saturday we had one of my mate's Birthday parties, The food was absolutely top of class and the staff members were very friendly and on time, always checking if we wanted anything else. Inside the restaurant there is enough space. I didn't feel squishy and feel fresh
Awesome Turkish Food ,wonderful Staff and managment, we took a group of 40 people everyone was very happy with food and service The new renovations are beautiful , we ate in and the service and the new chairs and tables were very comftable .The Best Turkish Food in Sydney Thankyou Erciyes
We tried their Kofte and Chicken Shish and both were nice. The reason for 4 star is that even though the food was nice it wasnt anything mindblowing. On next visit we plan to try their Cig Kofte which is a delicacy not offered in many places. Laid back environment and by the time we left those tables were full.
Friendly staff, good menu options, very fast service. Delicious food, generous portions. Cool music.My suggestion would be a menu with photos of the dishes, because for those who are unfamiliar with Turkish cuisine and want to try it, it is difficult to choose without photos.
It was simply magnificent. The most delicious food and the friendliest staff I had in Sydney were here. Foods with almost the same taste are prepared in Turkish style and presentations are prepared. Even the ayran tasted very different from other places. I especially recommend the minced meat pita. The ladies serving were very attentive and friendly. If I lived here I'd be a regular. Thanks.
Delicious and authentic Turkish restaurant.The lamb casserole was the star of the show - melt in your mouth, great flavour.The pide doesn’t fail to disappoint.
Best kebabs in Sydney…hands down! This restaurant has always made the best kebabs in town, and they have staff that know not only kebabs but the entire gamut of delicious Mediterranean delectable selectables.The service is amazing and if you are lucky the seated dining area adjoining the kebab part of the restaurant will be hosting a birthday or special “something” and the sounds of drumbeats and the mesmerising movements of a professional belly dancer will just stop you in your tracks and paint a smile on your face from ear to ear...and you haven’t even had your kebab yet.Every bite is like heaven, and the freshness of the ingredients means you can taste the individual components that make up your wrap. In my case, a beef kebab, lettuce, tomato, onion, lettuce, tabouli and lashes of hummus, with a small dash of tomato-sauce.The kitchen and food-prep sections are comfortably staffed, so you wont be waiting very long for your order to appear or meal to be served.The staff here pride themselves on your being satisfied, so if you have any questions, or comments, your feedback is welcome and they will go out of their way to make sure you are listened to.The name, Erciyes, is the name of a now inactive volcano in Kayseri Province, Turkey. Though asking the staff would give you a more culturally significant explanation.Enjoy!
Wonderful restaurant.Impeccable service.All the dishes we chose were wonderful, the taste,Wonderful restaurant. Impeccable service. All the dishes we chose were wonderful. The taste, temperature, and freshness were second to none. I highly recommend it for an evening with friends or a dinner for two. I'll be back more often.
The best authentic Turkish food you’ll ever have, with the most generous servings! Everything was absolutely exceptional, from the top quality food to the genuine & friendly service.Hats off to the team at Erciyes for nailing every aspect of hospitality! Already can’t wait for my next visit!
Been coming here since the 90s just for their Turkish bread, it’s the best freshest chewiest yummiest most delicious Turkish bread made on site in eastern suburbs hands down
This could be one of the great restaurants of Sydney. One problem, after the recent renovations the acoustics are really bad... the noise is echoed and amplified. They couldn't hear us make a booking! Perhaps some wall carpets could help... PS Update: the acoustic tiles have made a big difference. Thanks for your response. Upgraded this to 5 stars.
Our last visit before the renovations was absolutely great. I can't wait to see how it looks now. This is mine and my partner's favourite Turkish restaurant.The menu showcased a diverse range of Turkish dishes, and I was impressed by the freshness and bold flavours.The service was prompt and courteous, enhancing the overall dining experience. It is a must-visit for those seeking an authentic taste of Turkey in a welcoming setting.
Seems I’ve been eating at this Sydney institution for nearly 20 years (well before Google reviews).Sadly a recent fire meant the restaurant closed for a while. It’s back up and running keeping the locals (and those that travel) happy.Though my go to is pide, with my favourite being peynirli for takeaway. Kebabs are also fresh and incredible. Dining in with friends and family rewards with amazing dishes across the board so tasty, eating too much is easy.I have eaten in other Turkish restaurants. This one in Surry hills is definitely the best I’ve experienced.I used to enjoy the talented men make the pide, folding the dough and adding fillings before popping in the oven for the magic. The new counter sadly doesn’t allow you to see this easily.
Recently reopened after being refurbished.The cooking area looks great.Food is delicious, and the portions are very generous.Great value for money.The waiter that served us was very kind and friendly, always with a smile on her face. 😀The other guys working in there look a little bit angry. 😳
We went for later dinner and when every restaurant was closed Erciyes was open. A very humble staff named Ahmed served us COMPLIMENTARY delicious Garlic, Cacis and Spicy dips which tasted heavenly with the breads. Everything they have is delicious. Portion size is great. A must try if you are looking for NON VEG HALAL FOOD.
After new renos, this beautiful place is now wheelchair accessible! They forever have had and still have delicious food, lovely friendly staff. Glad to see you all back!
My family have been coming here for 23 years and the food is amazing. I went on Sunday and the food is still amazing. The new renovations have made the acoustics in the restaurant un bearable I could not hear my friends talking.Did you forget to double glaze? Please fix this problem.
Got take away from here for a quick lunch for two, and are more than happy with what we’ve gotten! Service was friendly and relaxed, with a family restaurant vibe! Food was so cheap and the servings are massive (so big enough to share, or leftovers ????). Will be back over and over again!!
So glad these guys are back! Missed this authentic taste with a friendly service and the new fit our is awesome, most importantly the food is somehow even better than it was previously and the new plate presentation was great!! Where do i start..By far the best hot fresh Turkish bread and mixed dips in sydney (hummus is a must!)The pide's are delicious and you can customise your own which i like doing,the vege plate is very authentic amd tasty. The staff are very friendly and attentive,try book on the weekends fri/sat they have belly dancers are awesome and great fun! Enjoy!
Yes, we offer facilities and catering for corporate events. You can also hire a bellydancer to make your event really memorable. Contact us for more details on packages.
