The story
Parboard sits on the Chester Rows as a Turkish restaurant that channels the spirit of an Ottoman feast. With traditional décor and a bazaar tucked in the back, the space feels both lively and scenic. The menu leans into shareable plates, from grilled beef sausage and prawns in tomato sauce with cheese to vine leaves stuffed with rice and herbs, plus hummus topped with pastrami. But the standout, as Only Scran’s reviewer noted, is the slow-cooked lamb shank that “practically falls off the bone”—a dish that anchors the whole experience.
Beyond the food, Parboard’s terrace and outdoor seating make it a natural spot for lingering. The chicken kebab rounds out a menu that balances familiar Turkish favorites with more elaborate offerings. It’s a bar that doubles as a destination, earning its 4.8-star reputation through both atmosphere and execution.
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Most-loved dishes
AI summary of what 6 dish mentions say about the food
Reviewers praise Parboard’s chicken kebab as a standout, with the overall vibe described as warm and satisfying comfort food.
“Some nice bubbly bread, some chicken. Basically, it's chicken kebab. Wow. Chester is full of surprises.”
What creators say
1 creator has covered Parboard. Most active: Only Scrans
Parboard is a fantastic Turkish restaurant on the Chester Rows with traditional décor, a bazaar at the back, and an amazing Ottoman feast including an incredible slow-cooked lamb shank that practically falls off the bone.
Dishes mentioned
Grilled Beef Sausage
This is their grilled beef sausage. It's like a nice really, it's like a gourmet pepperami.
Prawns in Tomato Sauce with Cheese
These are prawns in a tomato sauce with cheese. These are prawns. That is sensational.
Vine Leaves Stuffed with Rice and Herbs
I got some vine leaves stuffed with rice and herbs.
Hummus with Pastrami
Oh mate, this is hummus with pastrami on top.
Slow-Cooked Lamb Shank
I had to order the slow-cooked lamb shank. I mean, look at that. It's falling right off the bone. Holy [ __ ] [ __ ] Can barely stay together under its own weight. I said at the last place I wanted to book a trip to Poland. By the time I finish this, I'll be on Skyscanner looking for flights to Istanbul.
