Should you open a Turkish restaurant in Coventry?
Coventry scores 79 out of 100 on our demand index — likely worth exploring. The council currently has 16 Turkish restaurants against an estimated 2,630 monthly searches for Turkish food, which works out to roughly 18,175 residents for every Turkish restaurant already trading here. The single biggest factor behind that number is overall market size, which ranks higher here than in most other councils in England and Wales. That combination of supply, search interest and population is what the verdict above is based on: Coventry looks likely worth exploring for someone weighing up whether to open a Turkish restaurant in the area, relative to every other council we track.
Read next: How to Open a Turkish Restaurant in the UK in 2026: Step-by-Step Guide
How this score breaks down
How Coventry compares in West Midlands
Coventry ranks 3 of 30 councils in West Midlands by demand score, and 2 of 30 by number of Turkish restaurants. The table below shows its four nearest neighbours by score.
| Council | Demand score | Verdict | Turkish restaurants | Monthly searches |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coventry | 79 | Underserved | 16 | 2,630 |
| Birmingham | 89 | Underserved | 44 | 9,580 |
| Sandwell | 86 | Underserved | 8 | 2,078 |
| Shropshire | 75 | Underserved | 7 | 1,770 |
| Wolverhampton | 65 | Balanced | 4 | 920 |
Where the gap is
- Coventry doesn't show an obvious quality or saturation gap: its restaurants average 4.3 Google stars (close to the 4.3-star England & Wales average), and its 16 restaurants look broadly in line with local demand — a balanced market rather than an obvious opening.
The hygiene picture
Of the 20 Turkish food businesses we hold hygiene data for in Coventry, 63% are rated 5 (the top FSA score) and 6% are rated 2 or below, with 1 still awaiting inspection — hygiene standards locally are mixed, leaving room to differentiate on cleanliness.
Where they cluster: Most Turkish restaurants in Coventry sit in CV1, CV6 and CV5 — 10 in CV1, 5 in CV6, 3 in CV5.
Restaurants already here
| # | Name | Postcode | Hygiene rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Anahita Turkish Restaurant Coventry | CV6 3ET | 5 |
| 02 | Anatolia, Turkish BBQ Grill | CV5 6EJ | 5 |
| 03 | Antalya express | CV2 4AX | 5 |
| 04 | Bosphorus express | CV5 6EP | 5 |
| 05 | Bosphorus istanbul | CV5 6EP | 5 |
| 06 | Fat Cat | CV6 2HT | 5 |
| 07 | Istanbul Restaurant | CV1 3GJ | 5 |
| 08 | Olive Tree Turkish Mediterranean Restaurant and Bar | CV1 1LL | 5 |
and 12 more See every Turkish restaurant in Coventry →
What it would cost here
Fitting out a 100 m² Turkish restaurant in Coventry with a mid-range fit-out, using our small-town cost assumptions, comes to roughly £174,402 – £348,546 up front. The two largest lines are fit-out & build (£90,000 – £150,000) and kitchen equipment (£20,847 – £76,060).
Open the full cost calculator for Coventry →
Planning estimate only — see the cost calculator for the full breakdown and assumptions.
Frequently asked questions
- How many Turkish restaurants are in Coventry?
- Coventry currently has 16 Turkish restaurants.
- Is there demand for a Turkish restaurant in Coventry?
- Yes — an estimated 2,630 monthly searches relate to Turkish food in Coventry, giving it a demand score of 79/100.
- What would it cost to open a Turkish restaurant in Coventry?
- A 100 m² restaurant with a mid-range fit-out costs roughly £174,402 – £348,546 to open in Coventry, based on our cost model.
- How does Coventry compare to the rest of West Midlands?
- Coventry scores 79/100 and ranks 3 of 30 in West Midlands. The region's top-scoring council is Birmingham, at 89/100.
Thinking about opening here?
Tell us where, and we'll send you the local numbers — population, competition, and rent benchmarks.