Sofra
2 courses or sharing banquet & optional wine for two; authentic Turkish dining
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4.0 (20 reviews)
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2 courses or choice of sharing banquet with optional wine for two at Sofra, Skene Street; enjoy delicious authentic Turkish and Mediterranean flavours in the City Centre, near His Majesty's Theatre
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About today's deal
- Dining for two at Sofra
- 2 course lunch or dinner from a set menu
- Or your choice of banquet to share, choosing from
- Vezir - a selection of the most popular dishes
- Ziyafet (meat) or Etyemez (vegetarian) - a selection of hot & cold meze served with warm pitta bread, roasted vegetables, baklava and the option to add a glass of wine
2 courses
- Starter & main course from the lunch menu, subject to change
Vezir meze; sample menu (most popular dishes)
- Pancar – marinated beetroot with garlic, onion, and dill
- Ezme – spicy tomato dip with herbs and chilli
- Sucuk – traditional chargrilled spicy sausage
- Börekler – crispy filo pastries filled with feta cheese and spinach
- Patlıcan Kızartma (main dish) – lightly fried aubergine slices topped with seasoned feta cheese, yoghurt, and onion
Ziyafet banquet; sample menu (meat based)
- Grilled chicken, lamb and kofte
- Pilch special
- Stuffed aubergine
- Bulgur or basmati rice
Etyemez banquet; sample menu (vegetarian)
- Stuffed aubergine
- Chickpeas in tomato sauce
- Stuffed vine leaves
- Mushroom special
- Roasted vegetables
- Bulgur and basmati rice
Sofra
- Local restaurant serving traditional Turkish and Mediterranean food
- Each dish is carefully crafted and bursting with flavour and colour
- Less than 5 minutes walk from His Majesty's Theatre - perfect for a pre-show meal!
- Rated 4.7/5 on Tripadvisor
Small print
- Voucher is valid from Sat 1 Aug until Sun 15 Nov 2026; subject to availability.
- Lunch option: Valid Thu - Sun 12noon - 2.30pm. Excludes Mon - Wed.
- All other options: Valid Mon - Wed 5pm - 8.30pm, Thu & Sun 12noon - 2.30pm & 5pm - 8.30pm, Fri - Sat 12noon - 2.30pm.
- Excludes 24 Aug - 6 Sep 2026.
- Voucher must be booked by Fri 6 Nov 2026 (we don’t want you to miss out!).
- You risk forfeiting your voucher if you cancel within 24 hours of your booking.
- Max of 2 vouchers per table.
- 2 courses: Includes a starter and main each from a set menu; subject to change.
- Vezir: Includes a set selection of meze dishes; menu subject to change.
- Ziyafet & etymez: Includes a set selection of meze dishes, mains, bulgur and/or basmati rice, baklava and choice of Turkish or filter coffee, tea or apple tea; menu subject to change.
- Vegetarian, gluten / wheat free options are available. Please advise restaurant at time of booking.
- Wine option: Includes a 175ml glass of house wine each. Alcohol can be replaced with a soft drink.
- Table required back after 90mins.
- Wheelchair access available.
- Children permitted.
- A small service fee will be applied to your order, you'll see the exact amount at checkout.
- Advanced booking required or risk forfeiting your voucher.
- The venue may restrict the number of itison bookings on each day so please book early if you want a specific date.
- The beginning and end period of a voucher’s validity is always the busiest. We advise members to book well in advance to avoid disappointment.
- You can use your paperless voucher from your itison account on any mobile device. Printed vouchers are also accepted.
- Voucher is not exchangeable for cash or valid with any other offers.
- Images used for illustrative purposes only.
Location
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Sofra
77-79 Skene St, Aberdeen
AB10 1QD
What people think
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Lovely meal
Reviewed on
We thoroughly enjoyed our visit to Sofra. The waiter was polite, friendly and outgoing.
The food was beautifully presented and delicious.
This was our first visit since the restaurant changed hands and it did not disappoint -
A Memorable Turkish Feast We'll Happily Repeat
Reviewed on
I always enjoy trying new cuisines, so I chose this restaurant for my wife and me after seeing that they were offering the Ziyafet Sharing Banquet for Two through an itison voucher.
From the moment we arrived until we left, the owner's hospitality was exceptional. He took the time to explain each of the dishes and helped us choose a Turkish wine, which was absolutely delicious—I enjoyed it so much that I plan to buy a bottle online.
The food was scrumptious, with each course arriving in small batches throughout the meal, allowing us to savour every dish. The restaurant had a lovely atmosphere, enhanced by Turkish music playing in the background. We happened to be seated directly beneath a speaker, and when I mentioned that the music was a little too loud for me, the owner kindly lowered the volume without hesitation, even though it may have been quieter than other customers would have preferred. That thoughtful gesture was much appreciated.
Overall, we thoroughly enjoyed the entire experience and are already planning to return, even without a voucher. I would highly recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for authentic Turkish cuisine and warm, attentive hospitality.
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