- Fresh look, same fantastic service
- Extended hours with dog and pram friendly spaces available
- “Monton Carlo” revealed as a “Mediterranean café”: due to open in Summer 2024
The transformation of Monton Road continues as we welcome new businesses to our community.
There has been no expense spared as the team behind popular eatery La Turka revealed a tasteful new interior and extended menu in March 2024, re-branding to ‘Blossom Bistro by La Turka’.
Monton Matters met with Zaf Kesici, La Turka Managing Director, to find out more about the revamp, and his exciting plans for rumoured new venture, Monton Carlo.
A restauranteur with over 30 years’ experience in the industry, Zaf first brought his take on Turkish cuisine to Didsbury and Warrington, before settling in Monton, opening La Turka in 2015.
Famed for tasty skewers, light bites, and “one of the best value Sunday roasts in Monton” – it was great to see a range of exciting breakfast options such as ‘The Full Blossom Breakfast’ alongside the La Turka classics. According to Zaf, ‘The Lord of the Grill’ remains the most popular dish.
New options include daily deals, with ‘Manic Mondays’ offering 2 x courses for £20.95, and ‘Tapas Wednesdays’ offering customers 3 Tapas dishes for £15.00.
The Blossom Afternoon Tea strikes a balance between Mediterranean flavours such as hummus and falafel, with sultana scones and tea; customers can upgrade to bubbles for £5.00 extra.
For those looking to indulge, the trendy Bottomless Brunch is as popular as ever. At £33.00 for 90 minutes, it is an ideal choice for customers looking to stay local for special occasions.
The popular live entertainment including singers and dancers will continue on Friday and Saturday evenings.
Zaf explained that the extended menu and bright décor are designed to appeal to a wider audience, with a bright pink telephone box providing a stylish backdrop for Instagram-worthy photos.
The daytime concept was designed with accessibility in mind.”We have created a dog friendly space in the conservatory area, (and) configured the space to accommodate groups of up to 40 diners”- ideal for baby showers and business meetings.
Zaf welcomes customers with small babies and children, ensuring there is plenty of room for prams.
With comfortable booths and smaller tables to choose from, Blossom is ideal for those tired parents looking for a coffee and conversation during nap time.
Monton Matters asked Zaf for an update on Monton Carlo, opening just a few doors down the road.
Given the building work commenced in Spring 2024, and the name provoking some lighthearted discussion on social media recently, Zaf was delighted to announce more details.
Monton Carlo will be “a family place with a true Mediterranean café feel, offering patisserie-style cakes and light bites”.
The venue will also offer a cocktail menu and remain open in the evenings.
Plans for a soft launch are on the cards, and details will be shared via the Blossom by La Turka Facebook and Instagram pages- watch this space!
Blossom Bistro by La Turka are taking bookings online, and over the phone for group bookings of more than 10. Delivery options are scheduled to resume soon.
Monton Matters 