NEV Restaurant

One of the best restaurants in Eindhoven. Authentic with a modern twist, not pretentious, flavor on point, great presentation, generous portions, good ambiance. This place should be on the Michelin guide ⭐️

We had dinner at Nev last night with a few of my closest friends, and it honestly felt like a celebration from start to finish. The name “Nev” hints at something fresh, and that’s exactly what it is: modern Turkish cuisine done right. It brings a new touch while still staying true to the heart and soul of the food we all grew up with. Even before the starters, they brought out tiny bites of hummus, muhammara, and olive paste in little baklava dough cups. It was such a nice surprise. The hummus was incredibly smooth and light, a great start. We went a bit overboard with the starters, but no regrets. From the cold dishes: lentil köfte, smoked haydari, artichoke terrine, and pastırma turşusu. Then warm ones: firik arancini, artichoke tempura (which was unreal), summer lahmacun, and kokoreç bruschetta. All with Tekirdağ rakı, göbek, of course. Ender recommended it, and it was spot on. I’m an artichoke fan and I’ve had a lot, but I wasn’t expecting to be this impressed. The tempura was super light and crispy, and the terrine was deep and rich in flavor. The lentil köfte had a nice tangy kick. The haydari with simit bits and dukkah was already calling you in with its smell before you even took a bite. But the pastırma? That one stole the night. Melts in your mouth, fatty in the best way, and it literally explodes with what pickleish complexity, and that cheese and fig cream... wow. It just works. Every dish had something familiar, but also something surprising. The kokoreç was soft and not too greasy. The chutney on the lahmacun made it super fresh. It was like a summer version of a classic. Desserts were revani and profiterole. But they weren’t your usual versions. The revani was light, not syrupy at all, with crunchy poppy seeds and passion fruit. The profiterole had this smooth date sauce instead of chocolate. Just one bite was enough to reset your whole palate. I live in the UK and have tried many Turkish restaurants abroad, but most lose something along the way: the balance, the seasoning, the heart. Nev doesn’t. You can feel the love in every plate. Chef Nilay and sous chef Nur are clearly doing something special here. The vibe of the place was calm and open. Absolutely perfect for a summer night. The whole team was so warm and welcoming. We felt like we were guests, not customers. It’s also listed in the Gault Millau guide, no surprise there. But more than that, it’s the kind of place you want to come back to. I’ll definitely go again whenever I’m in Eindhoven. Even alone. But best with close friends, good conversations, and food you’ll keep thinking about.

Everything we ate as starter and main course was delicious. The service was amazing. Only deserts, I think, open for improvement.

It’s been a lovely experience; the food, the service, and everything were wonderful. Thank you so much! I’m looking forward to coming back again and trying the rest of the menu!

Nev is a fantastic modern Turkish restaurant that delivers on every level. The hospitality is outstanding—warm, attentive, and genuinely welcoming. The chef clearly knows Turkish cuisine inside and out, bringing a modern twist to traditional flavors. The artichoke starter was fresh and full of flavor, and the orzo with beef was incredibly satisfying—comforting yet refined. One of the highlights of the meal was the Turkish wine pairing. Each wine was perfectly matched to the food, and the staff offered great insight into the selections, making the whole experience feel thoughtful and well-curated. If you’re looking for an elevated take on Turkish cuisine with excellent service and unique wine pairings, Nev is an absolute must-visit!

What a lovely place in the middle of Eindhoven city. The food was so tasty that I will come back :) I was with a group of friends, so we decided to put a lot of dishes on the table and share them. Excellent starters like artichoke, humus, octopus, salad, and spicy Turkish yogurt. For the main dish, we ordered a beef skewer, lamb shank, and grilled meatballs. Everything tasted so good. For dessert, we took poached pear with hibiscus pudding. The staff was so friendly and helpful in helping us to choose the dishes. Recommended!

Overall a pleasant experience: staff is nice and food is good. We really loved the starters and the desserts. However we were disappointed by the main beef course, as the meat was not that good, very fat, and a bit tasteless. We were expecting something better after those amazing starters. Some courses took one hour to arrive, and we were a bit hungry. In total, for 4 courses x2 (opting for the surprise chef's menu) + one bottle of wine + one raki glass and no water = 140 euros and 3.5 hours (leaving right after the dessert). The place is cute, but the visible huge ventilation system ruins the atmosphere, I have to be honest.

The food was good, especially dessert. The first 2-3 courses are veggie heavy, and not really special. Orzo risotto was fine but the portions were pretty small, I left a bit hungry.