Experience modern Turkish and Mediterranean cuisine, cooked over real charcoal flames, and enjoy signature cocktails in the vibrant heart of Watford
CELEBRATE YOUR BIRTHDAY WITH A THREE COURSE MEAL ON THE HOUSE
Birthday parties must be pre-booked under birthday party (proof might be asked).The meal eaten by one birthday guest per group will be the meal given free. Minimum of five accompanying guests must order a main course and a starter from the ala carte menu (platters not included, excluding Friday & Saturday)
Lunch menu from only £11.90
Join us Monday to Friday, 12–4pm, and enjoy a freshly prepared lunch bursting with flavour. From tender Chicken and Lamb Shish to comforting pasta, risotto, fresh fish, and hearty home comforts, there’s something for everyone. We also offer vibrant vegetarian, vegan, and salad options
Happy hour at opuz
Enjoy Happy Hour with us, Monday to Thursday. Great deals on selected drinks and cocktails in a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere. Perfect for after-work drinks or starting your evening with friends. Unwind, sip, and savour the moment with unbeatable weekday offers. No rush, just good vibes and even better prices on your favourites.
Modern Turkish Restaurant
in Watford Town Centre
Rated 4.8 out of 5 from over 5,000 Google reviews
Opuz Kitchen & Bar is a modern Turkish and Mediterranean restaurant on King Street, seconds from Watford High Street. Our chefs grill every kebab, pide and mezze over real charcoal flames, and the bar pours cocktails, Turkish wine and cold beer well into the evening. We are one of Watford’s top-rated Turkish restaurants and a favourite for birthdays, work parties and long weekend dinners.
Shopping in Watford?
We are a few minutes’ walk from Harlequin Watford and the High Street, so we are an easy stop for lunch or dinner while you are in town. Our lunch menu starts at just £11.90 and runs from 12pm to 4pm, Monday to Friday.
Visiting the Harry Potter Studio Tour?
Warner Bros. Studio Tour London – The Making of Harry Potter in Leavesden is about fifteen minutes’ drive from our door, and the shuttle bus runs from Watford Junction. Book a table before or after your tour and finish the day with charcoal-grilled Turkish food a short ride away. Read our full guide to eating near the Studio Tour, including parking, the Watford Junction shuttle bus and group bookings.
Heading to Topgolf Watford?
Topgolf Watford on Bushey Mill Lane is roughly ten minutes away. Swap the post-golf burger for mixed grills, mezze and cocktails – we welcome group bookings and can seat larger parties. Read our full guide to eating near Topgolf Watford, including drive times, parking and pre-tee-time tables.
Why do people rate Opuz Kitchen so highly?
Over 5,000 guests have reviewed us on Google and given us an average of 4.8 stars. They come back for the charcoal grill, the generous mezze, the cocktail list and a team that looks after big tables as well as it looks after couples. Read the reviews, then come and see for yourself. Our cocktail list gets plenty of the credit: see what goes into Watford’s finest cocktails.
Celebrating something in Watford?
Whatever the occasion, we look after big tables and small ones. Claim your free birthday meal, plan a Christmas dinner in Watford or a Valentine’s Day dinner, or let us bring the charcoal grill to you with outside catering across Hertfordshire.
Is Opuz Kitchen halal?
Yes. All of the meat we serve at Opuz Kitchen & Bar is halal, from the chicken and lamb shish on the charcoal grill to the kofte and the sujuk in our starters. If you want to double-check a particular dish, the team will happily talk you through the menu.
What are your opening hours?
We are open from 12pm to 11pm Monday to Saturday, and from 12pm to 10:30pm on Sundays. The £11.90 lunch menu runs from 12pm to 4pm Monday to Friday, and the full a la carte menu is served right through the day.
Do you do takeaway or delivery?
Both. Order collection directly from the restaurant and enjoy 10% off your food, or have Opuz delivered to your door through Uber Eats and Just Eat. For large group takeaway orders, call us on 01923 227978 and the kitchen will have everything ready for you.
How big a group can you seat?
The dining room is one big open space on a single level, so even large parties sit together rather than being split across separate rooms. You can book up to 16 people online, and for bigger celebrations just call us on 01923 227978 and we will plan the tables around you.
Browse our menus, check the latest offers or book a table online. You will find us at 7 King Street, Watford WD18 0BW – call 01923 227978.