Despite the name, Little Istanbul in Little Chalfont is anything but. The restaurant is large and spacious yet looked far from empty even late on a Wednesday night.

If you are not sure whether Turkish food is your thing - I can assure you it is worth a try and you'd be hard pressed to find a better establishment of the like in the entire county.

Turkish cuisine is rare in that it is equally varied for those who are vegetarian and those not. The list of starters is helpfully split between hot and cold with both lists featuring plenty to suit all tastes.

The nature of the various dips and finger food makes this a great location for a date or romantic meal out and the restaurant has the atmosphere to match.

The meal starts with a generous helping of flatbread and dips which does much more than just keep customers from chewing their fingernails.

A shared platter is the way to go for a starter but, be warned, the portions are generous and - combined with the flatbread before - you could face an uphill struggle to get through the main course before you can even say Kebab.

Speaking of which, the options for meat entrees of course centre on the Turkish delicacy. But this is far from disappointing as again there are various meat options and those who suffer from food envy can even get a mixed option to cover all bases.

Kebabs are served with rice and enough salad to give a school boy nightmares.

In terms of drinks, Little Istanbul offers a varied wine list and - for lager drinkers - a fantastic Turkish beer. The beverage comes in a bulbous-shaped bottle and has an intriguing honey smell and subtle taste - a great match with meat dishes.

To finish off, Turkish Baklavas is the only real way to go - although of course there are plenty of other options. Although not traditionally known for their deserts, I can say this Turkish dish brings a nice conclusion to the meal - especially for those who like things sweet.

Little Istanbul is one of those places that will - I'm sure - have regular customers who come from much further afield than the quiet south Bucks village in which it resides.

Anyone in the southern part of the county who is looking to try something a bit different from their usual Italian is unlikely to be disappointed - and certainly won't leave hungry.