buffavento restaurant ,

rowlo



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Message Posted:
25/02/2010 16:57

any one tried ,is it as good as it looks ?

dizzycows


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Message Posted:
25/02/2010 17:10

Rowlo do you mean the one right on the main road at the top of the hill? if you do it is really good food, a lot of the Turkish go in there and you have loads of dishes, would highly recommend...

rowlo



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Message Posted:
25/02/2010 17:13

yes thats the one dizzy , thanks

Grinderman


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Message Posted:
25/02/2010 17:17

I've been there a few times. There are interesting views of the Besparmak mountain. Apart from that it's ok but nothing special. Just the usual mezes and lamb cutlets. Oh, and the dreadful local wine.

wackyjim



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Message Posted:
25/02/2010 17:23

Rowlo...been there also and have to say really enjoyed it

rowlo



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Message Posted:
25/02/2010 17:42

thanks jim , thats good enough for me .

jock1



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Message Posted:
25/02/2010 20:33

Rowlo, where's ma RUM.............

rowlo



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Message Posted:
25/02/2010 21:50

my missus drank it , cow ? lol.

Earlybird


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Message Posted:
26/02/2010 08:42

Very good value for money, just pay for the main course and everything else including a large bottle of water included. I had kleftico last time I went there and it was excellent and log fires to keep you warm.

johndp


Joined: 08/09/2009
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Message Posted:
26/02/2010 09:33

Mess 7 has re bottle goat OVD oan it



As mess 9 says when u look first at the prices u think its dear but what a feast u get and they have a huge t/c trade says it all really

Groucho



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Message Posted:
26/02/2010 10:56

"Apart from that it's ok but nothing special"



I would say that for a genuine Turkish restaurant it is outstanding. The quality of the meze is unsurpassed and the hot bread is to die for.



Did not try the wine - suggest you stipulate a good wine next time - but the beers were reasonably cheap and friendly atmosphere was great.



By the time the main course arrived we were so stuffed we could hardly do it justice.



One friend did have lamb cutlets that were over-cooked. She should have sent them back and they would have rectified it.



We Brits are really bad at doing this... if it's not right we moan later instead of giving them the opportunity to correct the situation.



In any case I would advise anyone ordering the lamb cutlets anywhere to let them know you don't want them well done if you like them juicy. Ask for Az Pışmış (as pish mish) = Little cooked.



However this was the only gripe out of a table of thirteen very happy diners.

natnatallie44


Joined: 25/02/2010
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Message Posted:
26/02/2010 11:14

we are visiting Norhern cyprus in few weeks so sounds great place to visit



thanks.

rowlo



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Message Posted:
26/02/2010 22:40

just got in from a night at buffavento , it was tops ,was pouring with rain when we arrived , they came rushing out with brollys to keep us dry , food and service 1st class , its a must visit place ,

dizzycows


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Message Posted:
26/02/2010 22:47

So pleased you had a good night Rowlo and that you enjoyed the food. We like the place because they serve Turkish food, the salads are simply wonderful in the summer. A lot of the Turkish business men go there for their lunches, so you know its going to be good.... And most important, its not over priced....