Nazo Gozleme & Pide

Nazo Gozleme & Pide is a family-run Turkish kitchen on a farm-style block at 5 Excelsior Avenue, Marsden Park, a quiet avenue just off Richmond Road in Sydney's north-west. Gozleme made to order, Turkish pide, soups and desserts such as rice pudding and baklava are the draw, and the setting is relaxed rather than polished. It works well with a dog because the seating that matters here is outdoors.

The dog setup

Dogs are welcome in the outdoor seating area, which is where most of the room is anyway; the indoor space is small and runs on counter service. The farm-style layout gives you space to park a lead or a dog bed beside the table, and the avenue itself is low-traffic, so a settling dog is not fighting noise the whole visit. Bring your own water bowl, as bowls are not confirmed as a standard provision.

Worth knowing

The gozleme fillings get the most attention, with the chicken and cheese combination a regular pick and a sujuk version for those who want the full Turkish deli experience. Serve sizes are generous, which reviewers mention often, so order accordingly if you are sharing a table with a dog giving you the eyes. Hours run 7am to 8pm Monday through Saturday, with Sunday closed, so it is a breakfast-through-dinner option six days a week. There is free on-site parking and a wheelchair-accessible entrance.

Close by with the dogs

For a proper off-leash run before or after your order, Reserve 1118 Fenced Dog Park is in the same suburb and gives a dog some room to spend energy. If you are turning a Marsden Park visit into a longer outing, The Baristas' Shed on Hollinsworth Road is a dog-friendly cafe in the homemaker hub, and The Marsden Brewhouse covers the pub side of the street.

Weekday afternoons are the calm window if your dog prefers quiet; weekends bring the family crowds. More options are on the New South Wales dog friendly restaurants guide and the Marsden Park destination page.