Fez, Petersfield

For us, visiting Mother in law Spread means a break from cooking for ourselves, however, it clearly does not constitute a break for her. So, the news that we would all be dining out Saturday night was happily received by all. Mother in law Spread had come across a small restaurant where she and a friend had lunched, which she wanted to introduce us to.


After a days shopping and jam making, we dressed and headed out to this bijous spot with great anticipation. We arrived to find what seemed like a small family run Turkish restaurant with friendly staff and an extensively authentic menu.

When seated, we were brought the menus very swiftly and also informed of the specials. The restaurant proceeded to fill up as we decided on our drinks. We opted for the rose pinot grigio which was robust, fruity and very dry. It was the perfect accompaniment to all our dishes.

 

Having been told of the specials, which can be found on a chalkboard in the entrance, each of us chose a dish from this selection.

I had the falafel with hummus and greek yoghurt and a hearty salad in a piquant dressing.

Gipsy Spread and Mother in law Spread both has the lamb and chicken wraps with a yoghurt and pistachio dressing.

All the food came out very quickly and was deceptively large in its portion sizes. We all finished our main courses with glee and ended our meals feeling extremelly satisfied. However, dessert was on offer and we very much wanted to sample the home made baklava. It was perfect then that this dish came in three pieces, one for each of us. The baklava was beautifully sticky and sweet from the honey and had an elegant bite and crunch from nuts, include the pistachio - the king of nuts.

Gipsy Spread likened the feeling of the restaurant to eating in someones home. It had a very laidback and relaxed atmosphere and the staff made us feel very welcome. The food was delicious and all at a very reasonable price. We wait now in anticipation of our next visit to Mother in law Spread, when we might visit again. We were told that they also have a function room for large groups and they do a lunchtime set menu which can only be considered great value with 3 courses for £11.


Upon our departure even the chefs waved us goodbye - that's excellent service!.