Discover mouthwatering Eastern Mediterranean dishes at Tarrus

Spotlight on Tarrus in London

Combining Ottoman-inspired cooking with Eastern Mediterranean ingredients, Tarrus is an enticing, theatrical and elegant new restaurant in the heart of Beaconsfield. Well suited to a lively night out, a cosy midweek meal or a great value lunch, Tarrus assures you of a sophisticated and fun dining experience that’s bursting with flavours from afar. Read on to learn more about the inception of this neighbourhood eatery.

A design for dining

It took time for the founders to find just the right spot in the wider Beaconsfield area, in which to launch their vision. Eventually, in 2021, a prime location (the former Phase Eight building) became available in the charming market town, and Tarrus was born. The experienced architect and designer, Halil Seker, set to work creating a distinguished double-level dining space; pretty mermaid scale-style aquamarine tiled walls, rich blue and deep pink velvet seating for optimum tactile comfort, booths for a little more privacy, contemporary mood lighting and earthy, high-quality tableware.

Meanwhile, head chef Salman Uzum began preparing menus of traditional Eastern Mediterranean/Turkish meets modern cuisine. Together the pair have brought nearly a century of combined experience to the venture, producing an exhilarating dining experience.

Lots at steak

Prime cuts of Argentine and American dry-aged steak take centre stage on the wide-ranging menu, along with the likes of flaming flambé, kisir (crushed wheat with celery, parsley, peppers, spring onion, herbs and pomegranate sauce), grilled octopus and sigara boregi (pastry rolled and filled with feta cheese, parsley, fresh mint and dill, fried until golden brown). Examples of other dishes you may encounter include charcoal grills such as Adana Kofte (spicy, long lamb mince lamb with sumac, chilli and parsley, served with chips and salad), moussakas, kebabs, salads and sarma chicken (chargrilled spice and herb-infused minced chicken, wrapped in a handcrafted tortilla style bread covered with homemade strained yoghurt, drizzled with tomato and butter sauce).

Not everything is spicy, but there’s plenty here which packs a punch if that’s your thing. And vegan/vegetarian diners will be spoilt for choice, too.

More from the menus

Of course, you must try the classic Turkish dessert of baklava or perhaps a cheesecake to complete your meal with something delectable and sweet.

Kids have their own menu too, with various kinds of shish, burgers and wings alongside a soft drink and pud. If you want to eat more for less, pay a visit at lunchtime, when you can take advantage of two course and three course set menus with plenty of choices. Sip on a glass of sparkling, red, white or orange wines, a Japanese whiskey, Scotch, Calvados, beer, spicy cocktails and more.

Feeding the soul with love

The kitchen team is careful to procure produce from independent Buckinghamshire suppliers, as well as from the capital’s artisanal markets. And the portions of authentically prepared dishes are hearty.

Chef Yusuf Akgun makes Tarrus’ dining ethos clear on Tarrus’ website: “Cooking with love provides food for the soul. We eat well, so why shouldn’t you?” This warm and hospitable approach is backed up by friendly and personable service — if you’re unsure what to order, ask for recommendations from the staff who are passionate about their food.

Music and mingling

The cocktail bar is a lively place to be for a night out in Beaconsfield at the weekend. If you’re up for a party you can dance the night away to the DJ beats at events such as nostalgic Back to the Future old skool nights (complete with the retro sounds of the 1980s and 1990s), ladies’ nights and a TGIF club night. Or for something a little more sedate and conducive to a romantic meal, book a table on an evening when regular vocalist, Paulo Freitas, is crooning the tunes.

Would you like a taste of Tarrus? Why not book a table for your next date night, family gathering, catch up with friends or business lunch? The glamorous restaurant is open from midday to midnight Monday to Thursday, closing at 1am at the weekend and at 11pm on Sunday evenings. You’ll find it on Station Road in Beaconsfield, just a block from mainline railway links, with bus stops outside.

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