Sofra Restaurant in Mainz

The service was attentive and friendly. The food wasn't my cup of tea. I had a falafel plate with rice, and the rice was raw. The falafel had no flavor at all. I felt like I had stones in my stomach. The prices on the menu are different, which is very confusing.

This is a very nice place with great food and quick, friendly service. I went with a large group. My friends really enjoyed the meat dishes, the adana kebab and the rest. I got the daily plate, which they made vegetarian for me, and was also quite satisfied. Desert is good as well, particularly katmer. I was also happy about their tea! Everything we ordered came reasonably quick, and the staff were very kind and welcoming. I will be back!

The Seelachs tasted great. The portion of the regular salmon was generous, but the flavor could have used a bit more salt. Overall, the restaurant deserves a good rating.

Very high-quality and delicious food. Excellent service. The atmosphere and cooking quality are top-notch. Thank you.

We were searching for a dinner on Friday evening and suddenly ended up in this place. Only positive impressions: fantastic authentic Turkish food, fast, friendly, and polite service, pleasant atmosphere. We will return the sure!

Very good restaurant, taste and flavors are there

A beautiful restaurant with comfortable outdoor seating. The food is delicious, especially the Iskender. I tried the vegetable pizza, which was excellent. The tea is good, and the staff are cheerful and respectful.

Very friendly staff, very good food, always recommended, very good price/performance ratio

The mixed grill was fantastic. The service and attention were first-class. I would definitely recommend it to anyone.

I've been coming regularly for three years now because the restaurant is very conveniently located near my workplace and hotel. The food is absolutely excellent. The doner kebab and fries are particularly great. The staff are very friendly, and service is very quick. I highly recommend Sofra!

Great staff, great food and amazing atmosphere. Only negative point is that they only accept cash.

I came here twice in the past two days and the Food is just amazing. The Food is HALAL and delicious. The meat is fresh and juicy. The tea is complementary and their dessert (see picture) is just delicious. I would recommend anyone who is either visiting or living in Mainz to come here. Definitely worth giving it a try.

The doner kebab and mixed grill were terrible! One star goes to the pide, which was the only good thing.

The döner and Adana shish kebab we bought did not taste good at all, the salads were awful in appearance and taste, unfortunately I was disgusted while eating my meal.

It's the only Turkish restaurant in Mainz and has a very nice location. I think they're relying too much on it. There was very little meat on the plate, and the salad wasn't fresh and was over-oiled. As far as I know, meat shouldn't be served on a wooden board for hygiene reasons, but that's what they do here. All the staff were really nice and often asked for feedback and any requests. However, there are no female staff members, which I think should be the case.

The food selection is good. Especially for people who love meat. The three times we were there, they only offered cash.

Nice service – but we wouldn't order Dürüm there again. The flatbread was tough, the meat was okay but not tasty, there was no cheese left, and the sauce just dripped out. What a shame ☹️

Delicious food. 👍 Had a doner kebab plate. It tasted great. The portions were a bit small, but not too expensive.

If you're hungry, go somewhere else. My friend had a mixed grill with everything for 21.50. And I had a kofte for 16 with an additional doner kebab for 3.50. The grill was meager, with only three types of meat. My meatballs were tasty, but the doner kebab was cold and pale, and a measly 70g.

The kebab was okay, but nothing more. I wouldn't eat it again.

We like to go there for a bite to eat because the food is always delicious and reasonably priced.

This isn't the first time I've ordered from there, and I've been disappointed again. Once, the doner kebab had a spiral like a pan cleaner. Now the dough was still raw. This shop used to have really good products, but things are getting worse and worse. Maybe they should just invest in their staff again or close down.

A halal Turkish restaurant with delicious food. May the owners be interested in their work and earn plenty of money, God willing.

The meat on the pide was of poor quality and had a strange taste, and the cheese on top had gone sour and smelled unpleasant. The water was served in open glasses and was very expensive. The atmosphere was unpleasant—the doormat at the entrance was wet and smelled bad. The prices were overpriced for the quality. I wouldn't recommend it to anyone.

We visited Sofra II Restaurant today (May 15, 2025) (2 people and 1 baby). The service was outstanding. The guys are super friendly and very attentive. We especially want to praise the family-friendly staff. Our little Emma (9 months old) didn't want to leave. The food was a clear 10/10! Delicious, hot, and a generous portion. Highly recommended without reservation. We'd love to come back :)

Everything was great, would love to come again

Grilled rice and ayran (store bought) were bad

The rice is dry, they bring it in a glass of ayran, but the box has emptied the ayran, the chickens are uncooked, Adana is very bad. Never again

We tried Izgara Kofte which is made with lamb, with rice, cheese pida and salad in this Turkish restaurant. Authentic delicious Turkish food, tea, good service and moderate atmosphere. Thay are cash only.

Bunch of little Turkish gangsters run this place. Avoid at any cost. Highly not recommended. The food is horrible. The service is even worse. They are scary illegals mostly from Turkey and Afghanistan. They had added 7 euros for tap kitchen water telling us that it came bottle. An absolute lie. Then they took our cell phone unless we pay cash. They claimed they don’t take cards given this is a large restaurant. About 7 Turkish guys surrounded us given we were with two small kids. We didn’t have euros. They threatened and assaulted us. Then they said they would call the police. We said go ahead and call the police. We said go ahead because we knew that we were not doing anything wrong. That’s when they caved in and took U.S. Dollars and let us go. This is not a legitimate business run by bunch of animals. Very dangerous place. AVOID at any cost. There are plenty nice restaurants nearby.

A restaurant that is getting old. If you are in Mainz you can eat well at Sofra. The restaurant could use new furniture. Inventory is not the latest. But it's nice and clean and the waitress welcomes you at the door. Very friendly staff. The food was very tasty, lentil soup and tripe soup as a starter with bread. As a main menu we had Pide with pieces of meat (Kuşbaşı Pide) and salad which was very good and tasty. Afterwards tea is a must in the Turkish restaurant. Toilet was very clean made a good impression. We also had kebab and lahmacun, which were also delicious Conclusion: a good restaurant in Mainz. Would recommend eating there again.

Everything was very nice and kebab was delicious.

Nice restaurant, delicious food and nice staff

Delicious food, exceptional service..

It's a terrible place. I ordered Adan kebab, the first head came uncooked, I ordered it again and it was undercooked again and it was tasteless. Portions are small.

Always my pleasure. Very friendly staff. Good portions, very tasty. Great location right near the Rhine.

The friend who came to take the order came to take the order with his hand in his mouth, picking his teeth, then he continued to do the same thing inside, looking at our faces. He has zero morality, it's not even a restaurant I will go to again, don't waste your money, I wouldn't recommend it.

Nice, courteous people. The best food in Mainz and the surrounding area.

Everything is fine, but expensive.

Well the truth is, the experience was not good, I called to order something and they told me it was ready in 10 minutes, I arrived after 15 minutes... the Lord at the door took my order again and I had to wait another 15 minutes. Only pay with Cash. They didn't even ask for an apology or anything. They don't care about me at all. Very standard quality and very high price. €12.59 for Dönner teller, salad or a dresing. And the garlic sauce is terrible. In short, I don't recommend it. Not at all

Super delicious, tender meat :-) we will definitely be back

Ready and kind staff. Ate very little lamb kebab. Full of salad (very cold) and very few pieces of lamb (hard)

The waiters came every 2 minutes and asked "Can I take your order", which made me refuse. The food was not hot enough. I ordered Iskender, but I think its name is Iskender. It doesn't look like a sauce or a sauce or anything. I left it all aside. My request to pay with a card was negative on the grounds that the device was defective. When I saw such a thing in the previous comments, I thought it was done on purpose. In short, it was the first and last experience for me.

Not even close the original Turkish Cusine but still good. Staff is helpful.

The employees were friendly and polite, and the food was delicious😊

Unfortunately the staffs behaviour were very unpleasant. Asking more than twice in 5 minutes on our order while we were still reading the menu! They said we can order if we pay in cash! Although we paid around 35 euro, they did not accept card payment. The food was ok but staffs manner were far from acceptable! No tissue! Not very hygiene atmosphere!

Great place for family and gathering 😀

Very, very tasty food, great service and a great selection.

Otsosfer is good. The service is good. The food is terrible, no taste.sladas good asobenna katmer.

I ordered a pizza with hair and it was cold, God will see your food God damn you all.

We tried Dön Tellr, karish Izga, Pide Kusbasi, Weiskäse & Hännch, it was lovely. They just accept cash.

We ate here for the first time because we had it in Schlemmerblock. Ordered Adana and chicken skewer. It was very tasty and the waiter was friendly. We will definitely come back.

Very tasty and very friendly staff! I can recommend it to anyone who is ever in Mainz.

I want to write a good review. This was my second time in this restaurant. How delicious, what nice staff. I really liked everything. The portion was very large - I had to give it to my husband) Tea 🔥♥️

We made a reservation for a birthday and then we were aggressively and cheekily complained 24/7 that it was too loud, even though we just wanted to sing Happy Birthday. In the end the whole day was ruined. The food was either raw or burnt. The employees were sweating so much that 1. my appetite was spoiled and 2. I could still smell the stench all the way to Berlin. Only one employee was very nice.

I've been coming back for years. Great service, super nice people Great Turkish food.

We were the 4th and were warmly welcomed and served. It was a very pleasant atmosphere with pleasant background music. The food was very, very tasty and very nicely prepared. We recommend it wholeheartedly 😊

The fat waiter was very kind, all in all a terrible service

First class food and super friendly staff. The toilets are also clean. Always a good sign.

Very tasty food. The service is also very good, you always feel very welcome.

The taste was okay. However, the reason I gave it a low rating is because they only accept cash and I was charged about €10 more. I didn't notice this while paying, but I noticed it after I left the venue.

I was there today with my friends to eat something, everyone ordered something different after we all had the food on the table to get started, none of us liked the food, we were all dissatisfied and complained because of that eat no taste no salt no garlic and and........ The drinks were no longer carbonated at all and only tasted like sweet water. The owners can't take criticism either, after so many complaints there wasn't even a small apology, we're sorry, we'll never go there again, that was the first time and the last time, and I won't recommend it to anyone else. That's not even an excuse for being so arrogant.

We ordered via Uber Eats because the restaurant was well rated there. However, we cannot understand the good reviews. The kebab plate with fries was delivered without sauce - cold and dry. We didn't eat it! The pide was small, cold and topped with Gouda and tomatoes instead of soft cheese and pepperoni. The side salad was also without sauce and dry. We definitely won't order again. Just annoying!

Very nice employees. We only had a little time because we were in Mainz on business. The food was on the table within a few minutes. Very tasty 😋 Will definitely come back next time with more time!

Very friendly service and delicious food. We enjoyed it very much

It tasted delicious and the staff was very friendly👍

We went to the Sofra Restaurant in the evening after work with a few colleagues. Very friendly staff, super delicious food, we would love to come back. That's what you're welcome for - 5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

“Hello, the Sofra Restaurant in Mainz offers really top food! The dishes are super fresh and the spices are simply fantastic. I was particularly impressed by the variety of meats - tender grilled lamb, spicy kofta and juicy chicken skewers, all perfectly grilled and aromatic. The vegetables were crisp and fresh, and the side dishes such as the rice and the crispy flatbread were perfectly balanced. The little extras, such as the various sauces and the freshly baked bread, round off the meal wonderfully. You can feel the attention to detail in every bite. The service was also friendly and attentive. I can only recommend it!”

Doner meat wasn't grilled for my taste

Very nicely located restaurant near the Rhine. Food and drinks were very good. Service courteous and competent. Price/performance 1a.

The sweetest and most genuinely caring people I have ever encountered in a restaurant. We felt very comfortable and the food was very tasty. We come from Freiburg and felt very welcome when we visited the restaurant.

I have been a regular customer for many years. In my opinion the best kebab shop in Mainz. The kebab is juicy, crispy and fresh and the ratio of meat to salad is also perfect. My insider tip as a starter is the delicious chicken soup. I order them every time I visit.

Very tasty, quick and very accommodating. Super!

Turkish restaurant/snack bar. Service was top. Absolutely exemplary. Food was good, portions large, inexpensive. I'd love to come back. Attention: no alcohol, if you want beer or wine with your meal, you have to go somewhere else.

The boys are mega! And the taste is very good too But unfortunately the portions are a bit small

We were at Mainz for a workshop, and they invited us to this restaurant. The food is good and the staff are super friendly.

I've never eaten a kebab as bad as this one. The meat looked really disgusting and was more like gristle. Don't be tempted by the price, pay €2 more. Never again!

Food ok, portion very small So nothing special

Very very tasty. Staff friendly and accommodating. Definitely worth a visit.

Best Turkish restaurant in Mainz, great service, tea after dinner. Great 👌

Delicious and tasty food. Good service.

A beautiful and fun outdoor place

Very tasty food, friendly and attentive service.

Excellent food in a quiet location and Ingecapelle service, top

Very pleasant atmosphere Enjoy your meal Top

As always, you can only eat in the best ambience when there is outside seating Eat and drink in peace

I haven't tried it yet but I'm sure Turkish yolk is not a dish but a matter of time and history, I will try to reach your restaurant.

The three of us went here for dinner last Saturday. I ordered an Iskender. The plate was beautifully prepared. Unfortunately, after trying it once, I discovered that there was a fly in my food. Because both other people lost their appetite after seeing it and couldn't eat any more, but they still had to pay. Which I find unsuitable after such an incident. I didn't have to pay for my food or drinks. The boss also brought me a dessert as an apology, but I didn't want it. Just a shame.

They didn't want to seat us at a 4 person table because there were only three of us. Instead, they wanted to sit us at a table on the side of the road that had four chairs but was actually intended for two people. Other guests had no problem sitting at 4-person tables even though there were only two of them, but for us it suddenly became a problem. The staff and the manager, who was supposedly the management, were very rude and spoke Turkish poorly. When we complained they didn't even apologize. These supposedly Turkish operators were ruder than rude Germans and far removed from any Turkish culture. May God grant them decency because they completely lack politeness. Restaurantta oturmak isedigimiz 4 kisilik masaya , 3 kisiyiz diye oturtmak isemediler. Yol kenarında 2 kişilik masaya konan 4 sandalyeli yere oturtmak istediler. Diger müşterilere 4 kişilik masalarda oturuken, 2 kişi ptoblem değil de bize gelince mi sorun. Kaba saba Türkçesi kötü personnel and yönetici ya patronun fırcasını yedik. Oturmak istediğimizde özür bile dilemediler. Kaba Almanlardan daha kaba, Türk kültüründen uzak Türk işletmesi . Allah does not need anything, görgü de cabası.

The waiter was extremely unfriendly. The kebab only had lumps of fat and was not appetizing at all. Not recommended!

It was truly the most delicious meal we ate in Germany. Thank you to everyone who contributed...

When we expressed that the pita smelled and was very heavy, we were met with a very unpleasant attitude. There is no such thing as ensuring customer satisfaction!

The ambience is quite fine, chic area However, the food wasn't the burner I came from Cologne to break iftar there because I was busy in the area So the kebab plate was bad, a kebab as thin as my credit card, the taste was 1/10 Salad strange aftertaste 2/10 Rice is ok, you can make it 6/10 Fries 7-8/10 Bread was forgotten and the fries arrived 20 minutes late The waiters are okay but unfortunately I'm spoken to in Turkish, but I'm not a Turk but an Albanian and they should change that not only there but in every restaurant just as normal in German and that's fine So with such a good situation I expected more. Don't take the criticism personally but work on it and grow beyond yourself This is an honest and well-intentioned review so make something of it

Food was mediocre, kebab plate was like boiled meat. Service was generally nice but incredibly slow with the terrace almost empty

The kebab was not fully cooked, and they also bring pita bread instead of lavash to accompany the kebab.

I spontaneously went to Sofra with a friend at 10:45 p.m. on a Tuesday after going to the cinema. I was afraid that the kitchen was already closed - but it wasn't. The service was very polite and the lentil soup was also very tasty. The ambience is pleasant with the high armchairs. We shared a starter with eggplant, tomatoes, oil and bread, which also tasted good. If I'm out and about in Mainz again in the evening, I know I can get something to eat there.

Food poisoning after a plate of kebab!!! never again!

A taste experience of Turkish cuisine that you cannot find everywhere in Mainz. Extremely warm welcome and no long waiting times. Recommended!!! If the way to Mainz suggests a visit here, then begin the journey home.

An excellent restaurant in every aspect

Mittelmäßig Die Teller waren mit Fingerabdrücken überzogen aufbeschweren haben sie mitgenommen und die selben Teller wieder zurückgebracht Unverschämt