A new Turkish-style restaurant in Bicester has been handed its first food hygiene rating.
Zayka on Church Street was given a five-star score after the recent assessment.
The eatery was opened by mayor of Bicester Harry Knight on May 18.
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Zayka is situated in one of the oldest pubs in the town and at the opening ceremony diners could enjoy a 15 per cent discount on food and drinks.
The restaurant serves a mixture of Turkish and Lebanese style food.
Starters on offer include hummus with homemade Turkish bread and grilled halloumi cheese served with salad.
The mains include a mix of grilled meats and fish.
There are also vegetarian options on the menu including a barley risotto.
According to the eatery's website, Zayka "was set up by a group of like-minded foodies who have always liked to eat, drink, and create amazing food together."
The website adds: "Our hobby quickly led us to opening this Turkish Restaurant, a place where people from all over United Kingdom can meet to enjoy our special dishes and comfortable atmosphere."
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The new five-star rating means that hygiene standards are very good at the restaurant.
The inspection was carried out by the Food Standards Agency.
The inspectors assess levels of cleanliness, hygienic food handling and food safety management.
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