Edinburgh and Us: Mediterranean Warmth in Leith - that’s an acronym isn’t it?

REVIEW: KEZBAN MEDITERRANEAN RESTAURANT

K Kick-start your evening with a meal and drink at Kezban Mediterranean Restaurant, on Commercial Street, Leith.

A view from inside the Kezban at the front dining area.

E Embrace the genuine good humour and hospitality of the waiting staff as they guide you through an extensive Mediterranean inspired Menu.

The Kezban's bar area.

Z Zorba the Greek would not be disappointed with the sharing banquet of cold mezes to start and he would positively rhapsodise about the hot variations on offer.

The Falafels – deep fried broad bean and chickpea patties with fresh herbs and the Sigara Boregi filo pastry parcels filled with feta cheese and parsley. Kezban's homemade Turkish Bread.

B Bring your imagination to the table and you can picture yourself in a Taverna on the Med. Décor and furniture is derivative and colourful. Turkish artefacts and lighting transport you out of Leith and into a pleasingly different world.

Kezban menus and EFES Turkish beer.

A Attention to detail evident in our choice of main courses suggest that owners are determined to stay true to their principles. The Sebze Kebab with rice is delicious – made of perfectly cooked fresh vegetables including onions, peppers, mushrooms, aubergine and tomatoes in a tomato-based sauce.

The aforementioned Sebze Kebab.

N Negativity is a trait often applied to a Kezban, in mythology a woman of limited beauty, but, blessed with an oversized ego. This little Bistro is the polar opposite - dressed up gracefully and deserving of admiring glances. It struts its stuff modestly but is confident in its own skin. Go have a peek.