Owner and head chef Guven Serce has had over 20 years of experience in all aspects of the catering business… waiter, bartender, manager and now head chef and owner of his own establishment.

Originally from a small town just outside of Istanbul, Guven has been schooled in high standards of the restaurant industry and customer care, working at prestigious hotels from Istanbul Hilton and Kaya Prestige in Izmir through to managing boutique restaurants in holiday resorts Bodrum, Kusadasi and Uludag Bursa.

After moving to Liverpool and first working at the Hilton Hotel followed by becoming the restaurant manager at Ramada Hotel, it was soon time to launch his own venture.

Istanbul Barbecue and Bistro is a true hidden gem in the heart of Woolton Village.

The food, the service, the ambiance!

Bringing a taste of Turkey to Liverpool

The menu at Istanbul Barbecue & Bistro is a mixture of traditional dishes and the best Mediterranean cuisine. The charcoal Barbecue is the star of the show and now in full view after our recent refurbishment, customers can see meals being prepared and cooked to their liking.

A small and cosy restaurant, we like to give our customers the personal touch and pride ourselves on a warm and inviting atmosphere. Making the customers’ experience special in the restaurant is essential. We are very passionate about what we do and proud of what we have achieved so far with Istanbul Barbecue and Bistro. Come and join us, you won’t be disappointed!