Went for the first time with my family and had the most incredible Turkish experience. The service from Eva was fantastic, and the food was absolutely heavenly. It was not just dinner, it truly felt like an experience, as if we had traveled to Turkey without ever getting on a plane. We will definitely be back and plan to make this a regular outing. I cannot wait to try more from the menu. The appetizer sampler and grilled meat sampler were both amazing, but the lamb shanks were unforgettable, so tender they fell apart like butter at the touch of a fork. Do not miss out on this place, it will easily become one of your favorite restaurants. read more

Been dying to try this and I'm so glad I finally did! We made a reservation for a Saturday night dinner. It is a very lively atmosphere inside, with guest chatter and warm lighting taking over the space beautifully. There are a few tables outside as well. Our server was prompt and helpful. We ordered the lavas and the appetizer sampler. Definitely recommend! My fiance and I split the mix grill for two. We figured it was the best way to try all the different items at a decent price. Our favorites by far were the lamb & chicken sis kebaps. read more

Park Ave in Winter Park usually means tricky parking and higher prices, so I was wary when my friend chose Bosphorous to celebrate her new job after loving it on her first visit last month. However, it turned out to be a flavorful, shareable Turkish dining experience that was well worth the money even though I'm very much A Poor.   The must-order for the table on each visit is the Lavas ($6), a baked to order hollow bread that has a taste akin to a pita but arrives "puffed up" and has a light, airy taste to it (we ended up ordering two, we liked it with our dips so much).   We ordered the Select Two Appetizer ($12) to dip our Lavas in, and chose the Cold Cucumber Dip and the Muhammara (a puree of red peppers, walnuts, garlic, olive oil, and pomegranate molasses) as our two.   To drink, I ordered the Old-Fashioned Turk ($15), an old-fashioned but with house-made Turkish fig bitters and cherry juice, which gave it a distinctive, almost spicy(?) taste.   Though some items are pricier than others, it's possible to eat here affordably if 2-3 people are splitting a few appetizers and an entree. There were three of us that night, but for our entrée we ordered the Mixed Grill Dinner for Two ($54). Despite the name, this huge plate of meats was more than enough for the three of us to split. The meats consisted of Beef Kebap, Chicken, and Lamb, and was served over rice and came with a side of something similar to tzatziki dip.   Parking can be an issue depending on when you go (it's situated right on Park Ave in Winter Park), but there are street lots across the street about a 5 minute walk away, and street parking along neighboring side streets.   Because of the price, this is definitely more of a special occasion restaurant for me than something casual, but you get a good amount of food for the price, with good atmosphere and even better service, so I'd definitely return again. read more

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We love Turkish and Mediterranean food, and were curious to try this restaurant after moving to the area and seeing a Costco gift card deal. I will say the restaurant is beautiful inside. Great cocktails, Our server, polite, but perhaps we caught them on an off-night as they disappeared. The bread was delicious, but I would've liked more dips to choose from than the way it's presented. Perhaps a garlic dip, but admittedly I'm unsure if that is traditional Turkish fare. The creamy garlic chicken was delicious, but cold, which made me question how fresh it was. Perhaps a manager did eventually stop by and ask how everything was, and was happy to heat it up again, but I hate sending food back. If I owned a restaurant, I may have at least comped a cocktail or two, but that is the type of customer service I'd expect at their prices. Far from any means, not the worst meal I ever had, but not the best, either. Just a bit pricey, in my opinion, for what it is. read more

Bosphorous is one of my favorite restaurants. I love the decor and vibe. I always get the iskender kebap and end up having leftovers. On this visit, we were seeing a show at Rollins after and I knew I wouldn't be able to take any leftovers with us. We decided to get the mixed apetizer with lavas. So delicious! The muhammara was my favorite out of the seven. Will definitely be ordering that one moving forward. Ended the meal with a turkish coffee. Was such a nice light meal before the show. read more

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A friend called me up and asked if I wanted to try a new restaurant. We ventured to the walkable downtown Winter Park area and found Bosphorus nestled among the other restaurants. I really enjoy middle eastern cuisine, so I knew I was in for a treat! We went on a Saturday night, so all of the restaurants in the area were busy. Bosphorus was no exception. Luckily we found a table outside so we didn't have to wait. I ended up being really thankful for that - as a person with sensory overload issues, I would have been completely overwhelmed had we been sat inside. I will cover that in a separate paragraph below. If crowds aren't your thing, or you're just looking for a more intimate meal, I recommend going during the day or on a week night. Our waitress was so kind and gave us a tour of the menu and a few recommendations. We definitely appreciated her advice when our hot, pillowy Lavas bread came out to our table. We got a few of the dips to try with it and we were in heaven. Honestly, bury me in that bread - it was delicious. If that was how our meal started, I knew that more great things were to come. My friend and I couldn't decide what to try, so we ordered the meat plate for two - and we were SO glad we did. We were able to try a little of everything: the kebaps, doner, and patties. The meats were perfectly cooked and the pickled veggies were the perfect compliment. The plate was definitely more than enough for two and was absolutely worth the cost. It was so good, I had to unbutton my pants after I was done eating. Unfortunately, we had eaten too much to also have room for dessert. Oh gosh darn, I guess that means I just have to come back! Overall accessibility: It was a Saturday night. The restaurant was packed with people - which lends credit to how great the food is - but that means it had lots of people noise, plate noises, loud ambient music, and very little space to move. I had only been inside long enough to ask for a table outside, but I was immediately hit with sensory overload. I personally could not have sat inside if that was the only option. The restaurant does have outside seating, but it is also quite cramped and directly next to the sidewalk/road. Again, it was a Saturday night, so the outdoor seating was also full of people and the sidewalk and streets were full of people getting to their destination. I traded the inside noises for the outside ones - car noises, constant traffic going by, pedestrians walking/talking, and people coming very close to your table. I personally had a hard time staying focused on my conversation and my meal. If these things sound awful to you, I do not recommend going during peak restaurant times. At bare minimum, I recommend sensory overload earbuds and getting a table outside, but closer to the restaurant than the street. read more

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We came in for dinner and had a fantastic experience. The service here is truly exceptional! The restaurant is beautiful and well decorated. We always start with the lavas with hummus and muhammara. The hummus is so fresh and delicious. The muhammara was very flavorful and it became my new favorite with flavors of red pepper, pomegranate, and garlic. For my entree, I got the special beyti kebab. The dish was beautiful. The lamb was so tender and well seasoned. The tomato and yogurt sauces were rich and delicious. The portion is also huge. Overall, this is a fantastic experience and we love this place. read more

Bosphorous Turkish Cuisine - Special Beyti Kebap - Turkish Near Me - Winter Park, Florida

Upscale Turkish restaurant with delicious, authentic flavors. Everything I tried was great! I did miss the traditional Turkish tea at the end like other Turkish restaurants I've been to but overall a wonderful dining experience. read more

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We were in town for the theme parks and was recommended here by a local friend. From the start, the service was fantastic. Our party was able to try a variety of dishes and drinks and everyone loved it. ' For starters, we did the karisik meze to try all the dips with the lavas (hollow bread). We liked every single dip but my top was the babaganoush. The hollow bread came out hot and fresh and was the perfect vehicle to pick up all the yummy dips. My favorite entrees were the special beyti kebap, moussaka (forgot to take a pic of it), and lamb shank. The flavors were balanced and meat was cooked well. Brought me right back to my trip to Turkey. We were too full to try all the desserts but we did get some baklava, of course. They were the perfect sweet end to our meal. I wish we had a good Turkish spot where I live but I will definitely be returning whenever I'm in the area again. read more

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This is my second time at Bosphorous, first at this location. Really busy Restaurant and Parking in Winter Park IYKYK I went to another location a few months ago and wasn't impressed with the food, I had the Lamb Shank at the time, it was too salty. I'm glad I decided to give them another chance. This time I went to the Winter Park location. I ordered the Lamb Chops with Rice, for appetizer we had the select two and the Lavas bread creation. Haydari and Mahummara, they were both great, the Mahummara was my favorite. The Lamb chops cooked medium was awesome, great flavor and cooked perfectly...I love Lamb Chops. Ana our Waitress was great perfect 10!! She was attentive, made recommendations and great conversation even while having a very busy Restaurant. I also had 2 drinks, the peach Martini and a classic Margarita, both were very good. So happy I gave it another try:) read more

Bosphorous Turkish Cuisine - Lamb chops - Turkish Near Me - Winter Park, Florida

The food here is absolutely delicious. I got the chicken saute and split the chocolate hazelnut baklava with my husband. It was so good!! The waitstaff were super nice and accommodating. Great for a date night read more

Bosphorous Turkish Cuisine - Turkish Coffee Martini - Turkish Near Me - Winter Park, Florida

Yo. Bosphorous is a SPOT. This place was awesome. The food, the service, the atmosphere. All fantastic. Andrew was our server, and he rocks. He was super knowledgeable about the menu and made tons of recommendations, which we decided to follow, and I'm glad we did. Everything was freakin delicious. He's also super friendly and very attentive. Andrew, if you see this, you rock dude. We tried some of a special Turkish red wine they had available, of which they are supposedly the only location in the United States that offers it. It was damn good. I personally am a beer guy, so I went with a Turkish beer instead, and loved it. The food here is CRAZY good. I inhaled my plate. Food also comes out in good times, doesn't take too long. I wish I could remember what everything was called but im terrible with remembering some of the more traditional names Dessert was delicious. We had a Turkish dessert that was some kind of filo dough with cheese and pistachio and maybe some kind of honey maybe? It was GOOD! I ended the evening with a Turkish coffee that was strong and very flavorful, served with sugar cubes. This places is awesome. I can't wait to come back and try more of their menu. read more

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UNBELIEVABLE!! The food, the atmosphere, the service-- this place is an Orlando staple for a reason! This was my first visit and I was impressed by everything we ordered. Our incredible server, Sam, treated us like friends from the moment we stepped in and was incredibly attentive. She alone is a reason for a five star review, but the food also exceeded our expectations! Getting the bread and mezze platter to start with is a must! The kunafe also blew our minds. I cannot wait to come back. read more

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Service was great. Our server was warm and friendly, but unfortunately the food didn't live up to the service. As a vegan I love mediterranean food as there are always options for me, but a lot of my go to options were eliminated because they put milk in their hummus and most of their sides. Why add something unnecessary and inauthentic to hummus like milk? My falafel was also really dry which was unfortunate. My family (not vegan), liked their meal, but said it was nothing to rave about. read more

Drove from Melbourne, Florida to this location, about an hour drive. The parking situation was not the best specially when the weather was not looking so good. Having reservations was a plus, we arrived and were seated within 5 minutes. at great service. Our server was great, very attentive to our needs. We ordered the 5 hour braised brisket which was delicious. The Atlantic salmon was tasty. The humus with lavas bread was so good we just kept munching on it. For dessert we ordered the chocolate mousse which is made with Turkish coffee. Yum! The whole experience was nice. read more

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I went here the other day and sat outside, the waitress was very attentive and constantly checked up on us. The food was good, we ordered the hummus and bread and I got this chicken dish. I will say I do not think the food was anything super special, it was honestly something I could make at home and it taste exactly how they describe it, but I think it's very cool to have this kind of cuisine in downtown Winter Park. I think it's more of my preference than anything wrong with the food because it came out fast and the portions were great. I would definitely come back! read more

Bosphorous Turkish Cuisine - Turkish Near Me - Winter Park, Florida

Went for dinner Always the best tasting and freshly made, appetizers and lavash bread excellent as well

From the minute you walk in the door you feel like you're in Turkey. The decor and staff are amazing. You get a traditional Turkish greeting and feel like family. The wait staff was great and offered up suggestions and were just on top of things all night. We went here for an anniversary celebration and they made us feel special. We started with half price cocktails and went onto the hot puffy bread and two types of dips for it. The entrees were served quickly after ordering and presentation was awesome. The Waiter offered us some great suggestions. We topped it off with a Turkish baklava that was fresh and delicious. read more

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First time here !!!Beautiful environment !Our Hawaiian server and service were fantastic ! Couldn't ask for better hospitality!!!! Food was very unique and delicious ! Our server took her time recommending dishes and they were exactly how she described! We will definitely be back! read more

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Great spot for turkish food. Extensive menu with lots of options. Super friendly staff and great ambiance with the location by the park. Loved the lamb in the beyti kebap, very delicious and flavorful. Muhammara had great flavor too. And the kunefe hit the spot. I would come again! read more

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I went here for my friends birthday a while back and the food was phenomenal. I forgot to snag a photo of the hummus, but we ordered the hummus and pita and it was delicious. I ordered the chicken sauté with the lemon sauce and rice pilaf. The lemon sauce was very fresh and tangy. The portion to price ratio was very reasonable and I remember having leftovers for lunch the next day. My meal cost came out to around $35 with tip. The service was quick and the staff were very kind and attentive. The ambiance of the restaurant was very cozy. The lighting wasn't too dim or too bright and we all enjoyed ourselves for our friends birthday. Will definitely be going back again to try other menu items! read more

Bosphorous Turkish Cuisine - Turkish Near Me - Winter Park, Florida

This week, I had dinner with five strangers--who I now call friends--at Bosphorous, and the entire experience was incredible! The dinner was organized through Time Left, an app that brings together six people of similar age for a shared meal in Winter Park. We were thrilled they chose Bosphorous as our dinner spot! Our conversations were so engaging and the food so delicious that we ended up staying for three hours and closed the restaurant. If you go, you have to try the lavas (hollow bread)--it pairs perfectly with the red lentil soup (mercimek). I also really loved the white bean salad (piyaz salatası). Whether you're new to Turkish cuisine or already a fan, Bosphorous is a must-try. You won't be disappointed! read more

Bosphorous Turkish Cuisine - Turkish Near Me - Winter Park, Florida

This family style restaurant is very hospitable and friendly. The food was well priced for the amount you get. Not to mention it was delicious. My server Frances was very knowledgeable on the menu to explain everything to us. We had a lot of fun and recommend for a nice night out. read more

Bosphorous Turkish Cuisine - Turkish Near Me - Winter Park, Florida

Bosphorous is my go to restaurant to bring any out of town friends, it's unique and always delicious. Upon entering, there are usually a few hostesses to immediately seat you either indoors or outdoors. The food is always amazing. You have to order the lavas. My favorite dips the babaganoush and the hummus is top notch. So fresh. I always destroy the chicken sis kabab before a photo can be taken, but I promise it's delicious! read more

Bosphorous Turkish Cuisine - LAVAS (Hollow Bread) with Babaganoush and Humus - Turkish Near Me - Winter Park, Florida

So happy we came in for lunch at Bosphorous! Service was absolutely amazing from the second we were viewing the menu outside. We were even able to try the chicken adana kebap prior to deciding to eat here. We opted to sit inside as it was a bit toasty out. We started with the blueberry mojito and bosphorous mule. Both were absolutely delicious and refreshing. We ordered their infamous lavas which is the giant hollow bread with Babaganoush and muhammara spreads. The babaganoush was so flavorful I could've eaten an entire plate worth! The muhammara was a red pepper flavored spread which my boyfriend loved and I was not as big a fan of so it worked out perfect because I didn't need to share my babaganoush! We both ordered the lunch portion kebaps which were still huge. He ordered the chicken sis Kebap and I ordered the lamb sis kebap. Both were amazing, cooked to perfection, and extremely flavorful. The rice pilaf was soo good and paired great with the lamb and chicken. I could have done without the pickled red cabbage and beets and just eat the carrots in their delicious vinaigrette. I cannot wait to return for dinner and hopefully save room to try their desserts! read more

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Updating my review because I recently revisited and enjoyed everything much more! We sat outside at sunset and the beautiful weather added to the atmosphere-- I find the inside dining a bit cramped and dark. I got the same appetizer platter which I think is more suited to 2-3 people if you're very hungry. And this time, I tried a lamb stew. It was perfect! Very savory and full of tomato flavor, which pairs perfectly with the fluffy rice! Glad to give it another shot because we really enjoyed it, especially being at the outside table :) read more

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We waited about 20 min on a Tuesday night for a table. I came in from out of town but I used to eat here when I lived here. I was happy to see they are still on the ave And have expanded to multiple locations and cities. My husband has multiple food allergies and when we asked the server questions she brought her manager over to answer our questions which seemed standard. She told his food choices were safe to eat and that the chef would be the only one cooking his food bc of the allergy and management would be the only on delivering it to our table so they do not cross contaminate. I was very impressed with that. Food was just as yummy as I remember. I love the lavas bread, the sea bass was delish and so was the rice pilaf. My husband loved the lamb shank. Don't skip on the baklava. read more

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Started with the mixed appetizer with a lavash. Also enjoyed the fried liver with french fries and red onion seasoned with sumak. Both very good. Enjoyed a glass of Bosporus house Cabernet. Fished with the pistachio baklava. Service was very attentive. Great outdoor dining as the inside is soo loud. Enjoy the photos below. read more

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The restaurant is located on a bustling corner on the main street in Winter Park with plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. My friend and I did not have a reservation, but we were seated promptly outside as requested. The restaurant was well staffed and everyone was very attentive until we had an issue. To start we ordered the lavas with hummus and muhammarra. The muhammarra is definitely my new favorite. I also ordered the falafel which was average and my friend had the lentil soup which was flavorful. We ordered two entrées with the intent to share, one chicken and one beef kebab platter. When they brought out our food, we began to eat, and within a few seconds, they came over and said that they had given us the food for the people at the table next to us. I had received lamb instead of steak. At first, it seemed like they wanted us to give the plate that we had already touched to our neighbors, then they basically tried to convince me to keep the lamb, which I agreed to, but ended up not liking it at all just because I'm not a lamb person. So we called them over and asked them to take it back and after that, the waiter had a different attitude. He didn't check on us again, and he seemed annoyed by the whole situation which they themselves caused. I found that the flavor of the chicken and the lamb that I tasted were very similar so I think maybe it's the strong spice that I don't care for. Also, the rice was kind of dry and chunky. The red cabbage and onions were flavorful and delicious. We ordered the baklava to take back to our hotel and found it to be average and the pastry part tasted burnt. I was hoping for a better experience after reading all the wonderful reviews, but this visit was subpar. I planned to take pictures, but after all the confusion with the food, I only have one picture of the appetizer. read more

Bosphorous Turkish Cuisine - LAVAS ( Hollow Bread), Humus, Muhammara - Turkish Near Me - Winter Park, Florida

First time trying Turkish food and we were good we did! The Lavas and dips were great! My husband had the lunch lamb shank and I had the appetizer zucchini cakes for our main . He raved over the lamb ! My zucchini cakes were crispy on outside and creamy in middle. The yogurt dipping sauce was very tasty. We highly recommend! Shout out to Danny for such good recommendations ! read more

I would never go here, upon our arrival we were asked if we were to dine in. When we said no, they told us to fuck off. Not great for disabled people! Please do not go here unless you absolutely HAVE to, the food is not worth the terrible treatment. read more

Had my galentines here at their Winter Park location and it's in such a cute spot in Park Ave! Park is street parking if you want to be close but there is parking by the train station which is literally a 2-3 minute walk to the restaurant. We had a reservation so we were seated promptly. Our server was very very nice and checked in on if we had any questions and made recommendations based on what we were eyeing on the menu. For starters, we shared hummus, lavas, and the calamari. All were delicious! I love that the calamari wasn't all just breading and the sauce (which I believe was a yogurt of some kind) paired very well! I wasn't the biggest fan of the bread of humus but that is a personal taste preference; it was still very good despite this! This visit I got the Chicken Saute with the cream sauce. If I'm being honest, it was filling but slightly underwhelming. I wish there was a bit more flavor in the actual meat and not just drowned in sauce. I also wish that it came with pickled veggies like their grilled meats. I LOVE the rice pilaf though! I would definitely give this place a try again. I saw on other yelp reviews that they have a mixed grill option which I would ask them about next time as I didn't see this on the menu. read more

Bosphorous Turkish Cuisine - Chicken sauté - Turkish Near Me - Winter Park, Florida

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Our group had a wonderful dining experience at Bosphorous Turkish Cuisine in Winter Garden. From start to finish, everything was fantastic. We started with the lava hollow bread, which was warm and delicious, and the mixed appetizer platter, full of fresh, flavorful options. Everything tasted well-balanced and authentic. For our main dishes, we ordered the fried Mediterranean sea bass and the lamb shank--both were outstanding. The sea bass was crispy and perfectly cooked, while the lamb shank was incredibly tender and rich with flavor. You can really tell care goes into every dish. Dessert was excellent, and the Turkish coffee with liquor was a great finishing touch--strong, smooth, and very enjoyable. Service was attentive and friendly, and our entire party truly enjoyed our time there. We'll definitely be coming back and highly recommend this place to anyone looking for high-quality Turkish cuisine. read more

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I ordered the hummus and babaganoush with the fresh bread. It was really fun to poke the bread and watch all the steam come out. The babaganoush was chunkier than i am used to, im used to it being creamy and smooth but the flavor was good. My husband loved his lamb kebab and the veggies complimented the kebab perfectly. Nice place with nice ambiance. Service was a bit slow even though there were lots of servers and he only checked on us once. read more

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Busy and loud for a Wednesday. Our waiter was very attentive. Food is excellent! It was Magical Dining so that was a bonus and gave us the opportunity to try several things. Def recommend! read more

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What a wonderful Mediterranean treat. The food atmosphere and service was very good. Went for Magical Dining and felt that the menu was a very good value for the price. read more

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My husband daughter took me here for my birthday and it was AMAZING since I love Turkish food! I would definitely recommend this place for friends and family gatherings! Food portion was enough to feed an entire family of 6 since it was only the three of us! Turkish coffee definitely hit the spot to top it off by the end! Get there early since it gets packed on during dinner time! read more

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Took the train to Winter Park for a quick day trip and decided on Bosphorous for lunch - glad we did! The restaurant is nicely decorated. Alejandro was an excellent waiter - very attentive! The restaurant has an interesting selection of Turkish wines - we enjoyed a bottle of Prodom with our meal. Ordered a Select Two appetizer and chose hummus and babaganoush along with a yummy lavas bread freshly baked and right out of the oven. Both were very good. Hubs ordered the lamb kebab plate and I had the Adana chicken kebab - both were delicious - meat was perfectly cooked and juicy and well spiced. The carrot, beet, red cabbage and red onion salad was so good - the dressing made it (I don't usually like or eat beets but I dug right in and enjoyed it!). We were way too full to try dessert but hubs finished the meal with a well-made Turkish coffee. Look forward to coming back again! read more

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We came for lunch, it was a hot day and the air conditioning inside was at a great level. The bathrooms were not the best, the music was extremely loud and out of soap. The waiter was patient with us as we had kids that were over stimulated. He suggested the lamb shank which i ordered. We also ordered beef kebab and chicken for the kids. The kids plate was massive. Only 2 pieces of chicken but a huge side of rice and fries. The lamb shank was good but heavy, I wouldn't recommend it for lunch. We enjoyed our appetizer too. If the kids had been better we would have ordered dessert...maybe next time! read more

Bosphorous Turkish Cuisine - Lamb shank, the rice was delicious - Turkish Near Me - Winter Park, Florida

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Had an amazing dinner last night. Lovely ambience in this beautifully decorated restaurant. Ordered the Mixed Grill for 2 and had leftovers. The lamb and chicken was tasty. Finished off with Turkish coffee and tea and Kunefe for dessert. Big portion as well for sharing. Restaurant was busy for a Thursday night but did not rush us out. Very good overall. read more

Bosphorous Turkish Cuisine - Kunefe - Turkish Near Me - Winter Park, Florida

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