Valentine's

Walk into Valentine's on a Friday night and you'll find yourself in the thick of it—no pretence, just straightforward Turkish food done properly. The room buzzes with families and groups tucking into plates of grilled meat and fresh spreads, the kind of place where everyone's there for the food rather than Instagram. You're in Maindee, where this restaurant's become a reliable fixture for anyone wanting authentic Turkish without the faff or fancy pricing. The kitchen knows what it's doing with flame-grilled lamb, and the mezze selection gives you proper variety to pick at.