Lara Bistro Grill & Bar restaurant to open in Hadleigh

Lara Bistro Grill & Bar, a Turkish restaurant with Mediterranean and American influence will launch this Friday on London Road in Hadleigh.

The business has vowed to make a positive impact by hiring residents, offering delicious food, exceptional service and using local produce.

The Turkish restaurant has a Mediterranean and American influence. (Image: Hamit ‘Babz’ Sumbul)

Manager Hamit ‘Babz’ Sumbul said: “We are over the moon, happy and excited to open our business. We offer the best possible service, and we are not your standard Turkish restaurant. We want to do something a bit different.

“Our menu is unique and we want to have a good atmosphere. It will be a relaxing place with jazz nights for the older generation to enjoy but also event nights for the younger generation.

“We want people to come out and have a good time. Plus, we have only hired local people to work here. We want to help young people, and we want to give back to the community.”

The restaurant has vowed to provide exceptional food and service. (Image: Hamit ‘Babz’ Sumbul)

Mr Sumbul comes from a catering background with his family running a separate restaurant for 20 years and wants to translate its success into Lara.

He continued: “I want people to visit us, taste our food and then say it’s just as good ten years later. We want consistency and we don’t want anyone to feel out of place. We are staying on top of our service.

“We have made sure to design the restaurant with nice tables and chairs, so people don’t feel like they are stuck in a little room.”

The grand opening will feature a chance for lucky winners from a competition on the restaurants Facebook page to experience a three-course meal, a bottle of prosecco and signature cocktails.

The grand opening will feature a chance for lucky winners of a competition to experience a three-course meal. (Image: Hamit ‘Babz’ Sumbul)

This comes after the restaurant had a soft opening on Monday, June 1 when half price was offered on all breakfasts.

“We hired the best chef we could possibly find,” added Mr Sumbul.

“Apart from Turkish food, there are Mediterranean and American items like waffles on the menu.”

Since it’s soft opening, Lara has already had a positive review with Ella Mae stating: “What a gorgeous restaurant! The food and staff are so lovely, and we are very lucky to have Lara on our doorstep! Thank you guys for a lovely evening!”