Restaurants

Bodrum Restaurant & Takeaway

242 Cowley Road, Oxford, OX4 1UH, GB

Rating: 4.4 ★ (1115 ratings)

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Authentic Turkish flavours await at 242 Cowley Road, where Bodrum Restaurant & Takeaway has been a beloved fixture for years. This relaxed, cafe-style eatery is renowned for its genuine kebabs, cooked over real charcoal, with popular choices including the mixed donor, Adana kebab, and succulent chicken or lamb shish. It's a place where you can find traditional Turkish pizzas (lahmacun), hearty casseroles, and classics like beyti and iskender. The menu also thoughtfully caters to diverse tastes with a wide array of vegetarian options, such as falafel, vegetarian kebabs, and veggie burgers, alongside halal ingredients, ensuring an inclusive dining experience for all who wander down Oxford's vibrant Cowley Road.

The bustling, down-to-earth atmosphere inside Bodrum is often likened to a casual restaurant you might find in Turkey, providing a truly authentic feel. Friendly staff are frequently praised for their hospitality, sometimes offering complimentary tea or baklava while you wait for your order, whether you're dining in or grabbing a takeaway. While it can get busy, especially during peak hours, the service is generally quick, and the restaurant offers good value with its generous portions and reasonable prices. For a taste of traditional Turkish cooking, from flavourful grilled meats and fresh salads to delightful baklava, Bodrum stands out as a go-to destination.

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Opening Hours

Monday: 11:00 AM – 3:00 AM; Tuesday: 11:00 AM – 3:00 AM; Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 3:00 AM; Thursday: 11:00 AM – 3:00 AM; Friday: 11:00 AM – 4:30 AM; Saturday: 11:00 AM – 4:30 AM; Sunday: 11:00 AM – 2:30 AM

Contact

+44 1865 249981

Comments

annie muigee
14 Mar 2026
5.0 ★
Overall, for me, it's the food that tastes spot-on and has reasonable prices compared to other restaurants on that road. If you want that local, traditional feel in your food, you've got it all in one place. Yes, the décor is not updated, and the service isn't like your normal restaurant, but these people work super long hours to serve you up good, tasty dishes. For me, I love this place because it has that busy, bustling feel to it. The chicken shish, marinated and served with rice, salad, bread, and their special warm sauce for dipping, is delicious.
Sonya
6 Mar 2026
5.0 ★
Love eating here when visiting venues in Cowley rd. The staff are friendly, very reasonably priced, portions are generous. A starter with bread is provided on arrival and tea and baklava afterwards without any extra charge! The atmosphere is vibrant. Definitely worth a visit 😁
Wei Hoang
5 Mar 2026
5.0 ★
Absolutely love this restaurant, been coming here to eat for the last 10 years. They always serve great quality food at very reasonable prices. The baklava is still the best I eaten in England. It's a down to earth cafe style restaurant, quick and friendly service . Great choice menu which includes photos. Hope it continues to prosper.
Mubtasar
12 Feb 2026
5.0 ★
The quality of the ingredients is evident in every dish. The meats are succulent and perfectly seasoned, the salads are fresh and vibrant, and the bread is baked to perfection. I particularly recommend the BODRUM mixed kebab with rice – it was absolutely divine. Every bite was a testament to the chef's skill and passion. The best part is the free baklava desert and the tea served in the end.
Sunny Singh
1 Jan 2026
3.0 ★
Ok food, great atmosphere & amazing service. Not many seats, I think you can book and hold a table, but we got there early evening and was fine for a table, by 6.30/7pm place was packed. Food is good but they load up on carbs and less meat. Place was 3/4 rice and a lil meat, for the prices I would defo want more meat. We paid £11.95 for 8 wings!!! VERY pricey. Would have given 4 stars if meat portions were bigger. I ordered the big bodrum platter & you can see from the picture it’s basically one of each piece of meat but costs £17!!! Not worth it. Go for a donner kebab or a donner meat and chips.

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