Marmaris Turkish Restaurant

You're walking past the shops on Marlowes and the smell of charcoal and spiced lamb pulls you in. Marmaris has been the area's go-to for straightforward Turkish food for years, and they've earned their loyal following by doing the basics brilliantly. The grill work is confident—kebabs come properly charred and juicy, not dried out—and the meze selection reads like a proper Turkish spread: smoky aubergine, creamy hummus, crisp pastries. It's unpretentious in the best way: stripped-back décor, friendly staff who treat regulars like mates, and prices that won't make you wince.