Dem Shish Crawley

Name: Dem Shish Crawley
Address: Worth Rd, Crawley, West Sussex, United Kingdom, RH10 7DY
Telephone: 01293 307395
Price range: £25 and under
Rating: 4.5

4.5 (48)

£25 and under

Turkish

Worth Rd, Crawley, West Sussex RH10 7DY

Make a reservation

2 people

Jun 15, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 14 times today

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Good for groups
Neighborhood gem

Award-winning Turkish eatery for social drinking and dining. First-class Turkish cuisine, signature cocktails hosted in the finest setting in Sussex.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
£25 and under
Cuisines
Turkish
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–11:00 pm
Phone number
01293 307395
Website
https://www.demshishcrawley.co.uk/
Payment options
Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Cezmi Top, Hikmet Gokce

Location
Worth Rd, Crawley, West Sussex RH10 7DY
Neighborhood
Crawley
Parking details
Private Lot
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Vegan, Wine

What 48 people are saying

Dem Shish Crawley reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.5Service
4.4Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

West Sussex
Best Food
West Sussex
Great for brunch
West Sussex
Good for business meals
West Sussex
Good for groups
West Sussex
Great for creative cocktails
West Sussex
Hot spot
West Sussex
Good for special occasions
West Sussex
Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Dem Shish Crawley offers a vibrant dining experience with "amazing food" and a lively atmosphere. Guests appreciate the "friendly staff" and diverse menu options. While some diners experienced service hiccups and found the temperature chilly, most highlight the restaurant as a great spot for celebrations, with "fantastic" entertainment and a distinct Turkish ambiance.

48 Reviews

R
Rebecca
Surrey1 review
5.0
Dined on June 6, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Stunning restaurant with amazing food and cocktails 10/10
Is this helpful?
K
Kathy
Brighton6 reviews
2.0
Dined on June 1, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
6 adults and 2 children ate, we'd been before and loved it. Sadly we won't be returning. Tasteless food, my lamb shank was cooked but cold, lamb needed lots of salt to give flavour as otherwise bland. Chil pasta swimming in oil. Very poor value for money. Offered 10% off bill due to our disappointment which was really insufficient. We paid but will not return.
Is this helpful?
D
David
West Sussex1 review
5.0
Dined on May 30, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great food,great service, really enjoyed our evening. Couldn't believe we were in there just shy of 4 hours
Is this helpful?
L
Leah
West Sussex1 review
1.0
Dined on May 24, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 1
Went for my husband's birthday meal. Made a reservation and let them know it was a special birthday – but no one acknowledged it at all. It honestly felt like they hadn’t even read the notes or properly reserved us a table. We were plonked right next to a rowdy group of girls who were clearly having a good time and had been drinking a while – no issue with them at all, but I’d asked for a nice table for the occasion. There were definitely more suitable ones available earlier on, but by the time we arrived they’d been filled – otherwise we would’ve asked to move. It’s a shame they didn’t actually reserve us any table, especially considering the occasion. Service was fast but felt really rushed. The staff were polite enough, but everything just felt a bit chaotic and like we were being hurried along. They also missed off the salad that was supposed to come with my meal, and by the time I realised, it just didn’t feel worth chasing it up. The food was tasty, but definitely overpriced for what it was. One of the main reasons we chose this place was because they advertised live entertainment from 7:30 – it was actually a big part of why we booked. But there was nothing. No explanation, no heads-up, nothing. Just a bit of a let-down. To top it off, both my husband and I ended up with really bad stomachs afterwards. I hadn’t eaten anything else that day, so I know it was from the food. Not great, especially after spending £70. Overall, we were both really, really disappointed. It was meant to be a special evening we’d been looking forward to (we don’t often get a night without the kids) and it just completely missed the mark. Really ruined the evening. Wouldn’t go back. Really disappointed.
Is this helpful?
K
Kirsty
West Sussex1 review
5.0
Dined on May 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The experience this time was much better. Not as busy so had time to enjoy food and company. Noise was low, could actually have a conversation. Service was spot on, with many smiles. Thanks.
Is this helpful?
e
emma
London1 review
4.0
Dined on May 2, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Great birthday dinner. Food was delicious and came out in good time. Singer was just right for the atmosphere. Would recommend
Is this helpful?
j
jill
West Sussex4 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 30, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The interior was colourful and felt like you were on holiday in Turkey. Tables nicely laid out. Staff members friendly and welcoming. The Special for 3 was great, meat really tender and tasty. Enjoyed the rice, it had a lovely flavour and was moist, the turkish bread was also very tasty. We really enjoyed our meal and would recommend.
Is this helpful?
L
Lisa
West Sussex1 review
5.0
Dined on April 6, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Beautiful food ! Beautiful ambience and great service THANKYOU!
Is this helpful?
R
Rebecca
London1 review
5.0
Dined on April 5, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I have eaten here many time times but never done a large party. We had a table of 13, EVERYTHING was still amazing!! Food, staff, music and entertainment!! Everyone in my party loved the experience. My family travelled from Essex and London so well done guys!! Blaze the waitress was also AMAZING!!
Is this helpful?
S
Sheila
West Sussex1 review
5.0
Dined on April 3, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely venue. We had the set 2 course menu, excellent value for money. Food freshly cooked to order, absolutely delicious. Wonderful service. Highly recommended.
Is this helpful?

FAQs

Dem Shish Crawley is rated 4.5 stars by 48 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Jun 15, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 14 times today

Worth Rd, Crawley, West Sussex RH10 7DY

Additional information

Neighborhood
Crawley
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–11:00 pm
Price
£25 and under
Cuisines
Turkish
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Private Lot
Payment options
Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Cezmi Top, Hikmet Gokce
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Vegan, Wine

Website
https://www.demshishcrawley.co.uk/
Phone number
01293 307395

Dem Shish Crawley

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Additional information

Menu

What 48 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

How is Dem Shish Crawley restaurant rated?

Is Dem Shish Crawley currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Additional information