Published on
25 June 2025
New Turkish restaurant opens in Elms Field
The Mayor officially opened Opuz this week
Merhaba (welcome) to Opuz, Wokingham’s new, family-run Turkish restaurant and bar. Opuz was officially opened by the new borough Mayor Cllr Carol Jewell on 23 June.
Opuz signed a lease with Wokingham Borough Council in autumn last year. It is located in Elms Walk in Wokingham, part of the council’s award-winning regeneration in Wokingham Town.
It is run by Ibrahim and his son Gokhan, who already have three other successful Opuz restaurants in Aylesbury, Hemel Hampstead and Watford. Their Watford restaurant has recently been hailed the best restaurant in town by locals.
Opuz is a modern Turkish restaurant and bar, offering relaxed and sophisticated all-day dining. From modern Turkish cuisine to mediterranean classics and fantastic vegan and vegetarian dishes, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.
At the opening, the Mayor cut a ribbon to officially open the restaurant. The vibrant evening featured a live DJ, mesmerising belly dancers and a breathtaking fire show, creating an unforgettable atmosphere for all who attended.
Wokingham Borough Mayor Cllr Carol Jewel said: “I’m delighted to welcome Opuz to Wokingham. The new Turkish restaurant and bar is an excellent addition to our town centre offering and will help to build and maintain great communities.
“I’ve enjoyed meeting and chatting to Ibrahim and Gokhan, staff members and restaurant diners. There’s so many wonderful traditional and modern dishes to choose from, residents will be spoiled for choice. I’d like to extend my sincere thanks to Ibrahim and his team for their hospitality, and wish Opuz the very best economic success.”
Owner of Opuz, Mr Ibrahim Opuz said: “With over 25 years of experience, we're excited to bring the finest Turkish and Mediterranean cuisine to Wokingham. We’re proud to bring a level of service and décor that rivals the best of central London. All our food is prepared fresh daily and cooked to order over real charcoal flames. It’s all about quality, authenticity, and creating a memorable dining experience. Welcome to Opuz where great food feels like home."
What’s on the menu?
For starters, there’s mixed olives, hummus, beetroot delight, green potato salad, cacik and babaganoush to choose from.
Opuz’s signature dishes include lamb shank, sarma beyti (seasoned chicken mince with mozzarella cheese and peppers in flat bread) and beef cheeks.
Other dishes include shish, skewers, mixed grills, surf and turf, burgers including wagyu, pasta, risotto, imam bayildi (casseroled aubergine), vegetable sauté and plenty more.
Tasty homemade desserts on offer include baklawa, lotus cheesecake, blueberry crème brûlée, chocolate fondant and a selection of gelato ice creams.
There’s also refreshing herbal teas including Turkish, fresh mint and camomile, coffees and desert wine and port available.
The bar serves a selection of classic cocktails and draft beers including Efes draft, Peroni and Asahi on tap.
