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Istanbul Grill sits in the small village of Lea on the western side of the Cotswolds, offering Turkish cuisine in a relaxed setting that welcomes both passing visitors and locals.
The restaurant specializes in charcoal-grilled meats cooked with care, alongside traditional meze plates designed for sharing or as part of a fuller meal. It's a refreshing change if you've had your fill of traditional pub food, bringing flavours from the Mediterranean and Middle East into rural Gloucestershire.
The atmosphere is unpretentious and comfortable, making it an easy choice for an evening meal after spending the day walking through nearby villages and countryside. Lea itself is a quiet village, so the restaurant serves as a genuine local dining option rather than a tourist draw. If you're based further afield, you'll find it reasonably accessible from Malmesbury to the south, or within easy reach of Cirencester and Tetbury if you're exploring eastward through the region. It's a reliable spot when you're looking for something authentic and satisfying beyond the standard Cotswolds dining fare.
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