What a find! Food is beyond excellent. Could not ask for better service! Atmosphere is simple and comforting. Huge portions!

Tried out this near-hidden gem over the weekend. Thankfully, we arrived before 5:30 pm because the seating is VERY limited. Ordered the vegetarian platter, the basic meat platter, and a bowl of the lentil soup. Large portions, all tasty food! The lamb/beef was sliced paper thin and while a bit tougher than what one normally expects out of gyro meat, it was well seasoned. The owner was quite friendly and welcoming and the other staff were kind as well. I think our total for the meals was under $30. Great price, great food, great service. Go and go again! Welcome to Englewood, Bosphorus! read more

The owner is the nicest guy. While the food was ok, the service made this experience memorable.

Very good food at decent prices. Their pita is excellent. Much better than the ones at Jerusalem's... they don't fall apart on you when you use it as a sandwich wrapping and are quite soft. i had the stuffed grape leaves too and those were delicious. The owner of the place can be found cooking and mingling with dinner guests. He seems to be very passionate about providing good food for his guests. We will be back to try other items on the menu. The place is rather small and has limited seating and limited parking. read more

Incredibly authentic Turkish food! This place is the real deal with delicious food and a very friendly owner

A great find. We were in the neighborhood, up from Castle Rock and super excited to try this. The dolmas and falafel were so good. I had the chicken kebabs and my daughter had the gyro platter. The owner is so genuine and really just lovely. The yogurt sauce he makes from yogurt freshly made was amazing. read more

I am from Chicago where there many very good middle eastern restaurants. This is by far the best i have had in Denver

What a great addition to the neighborhood! The owner was friendly and food was prepared quickly. The restaurant and kitchen are clean. Prices are reasonable and portions are the perfect size. The gyros, falafel and baklava were all fresh and delicious. An excellent lunch that could easily become a weekly habit! read more

Great food, great portions. So much fun. Looking forward to it expanding into a bigger place. Nice experience and looking forward to more delicious food! They need a Adana Kebap on the menu! Xoxo read more

Excellent food at a great price. I have been to Turkey more than ten times and this is the best Turkish food I have had in Denver.

My husband and I discovered this place unexpectedly while driving by and stopped in for lunch on a Saturday. The owner, Melih, greeted us and made some recommendations as we inquired about some of the best food on his menu. The food was not only delicious, it was beautifully plated and each dish was made from the heart. There is so much care for the food and the customer's experience you will feel like you are at your grandmother's house. Stop in and treat yourself to a great experience. read more

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Excited to see a Turkish restaurant in town. The lamb/beef gyro meat was great! Loved the dolmas, too! The chicken gyro meat was dry and over salted. I wish the pita was fresh and not just reheated from bags, but maybe I am picky with so many options in town! Small family owns the place so great to support small businesses! The food was good but not amazing. read more

Could not recommend this spot more! Not only is the food amazing but the customer service will bring you back just as quick. I have had many things here, but the one making me write this review is the gyro entree. Plenty of places have gyros around town, but none are nearly as fresh and delicious as this hidden gems. read more

Bosphorus is phenomenal! Amazing food and great service! I eat here as often as I can when in town.

The food was affordable and great. The portions were huge! The owner is nice and took time to get to know my friend and I and tell us about the items on the menu. The plate for 2 is gigantic. I had left overs for days haha. It's tucked between Cochino Taco and a laundromat. There is minimal parking in a small parking lot in front but there is ample street parking too read more

Food was super delicious and made to perfection. Small shop but it is spot on. Give them a shot

Fantastic food and quite possibly the nicest owner and staff in the entire city. Awesome little environment and just the best, most authentic food. If you pass this place and decide to skip it you've seriously missed out. 100% recommend 10/10, 100/100, 100000000/100000000. read more

Great restaurant with delicious Turkish food! Service is good, people are friendly. Also price is fair. I have really good time in this place every time read more

This place is absolutely amazing. Definitely recommended to everyone who's never tried Turkish style food. The staff there is just absolutely pleasant. What a wonderful experience. It's a small place, but it's an awesome change in atmosphere. Thanks so much ! read more

Ibo was a great server that took care of us well. The food was fantastic as always, and my water was never empty. Just some feedback that it would be best to put a sign over the double doors that it is not an entrance...but this did not impact our experience. Thanks for the great service and fantastic food! read more

Gyros plate is excellent! The meat is so tender and flavorful. Came with a nice salad and rice, with a pita bread. Though, I found this place is not the best place for kabobs. Chicken was bland, didn't taste fresh. read more

Bosphorus Restaurant is named after the strait that separates Europe form Asia, often associated with Istanbul, which means 'Towards the East'. The owner who greets you upon arrival exudes the spirit of that magical place, as does the food. The restaurant reminds me of restaurants in Istanbul itself - small, unassuming, and whipping out some of the best fresh and delicious food in the area. I ordered the Sultan Platter and Hummos to go as I was afraid there wouldn't be enough room - excellent platter combo of rice, veggies, 4 different meats perfect and lightly prepared- with some beer and wine we had a Mid East feast! ... next time we will come by and have a seat in the humble space, no doubt talk to the fine beautiful people that work here. This is a great experience and opportunity to get great authentic cuisine in a rare family like atmosphere. read more

My husband and I went to Bosphorus for date night and loved it! It's a cute little restaurant with delicious food and a warm atmosphere. The owner, Melih, is absolutely wonderful. He clearly takes pride in his food and is very generous with his portions! We will definitely be going back. read more

Bosphorus great Turkish and Mediterranean restaurant. There is nothing to complain about this fantastic restaurant. Everything is perfect. Awesome food and excellent service. I can't rave enough about this restaurant. This place was my favorite of all the places we ate when visiting beautiful Denver, Colorado read more

Was so excited to try this place but it was a major let down. Hummus was cold, pita bread was store bought, and the food was completely bland. The meat was not only bland but tasted old and like it had been reheated several times. The gyro meet was the only thing that was sufficient. read more

Awesome neighborhood find! The hummus and gyro salad/plate are exceptional! If you have a sweet tooth, don't miss the baklava.

Food was terrible owner first ask me where I was from as soon as I walked in."weird" and never came to the table to ask me if everything was ok. I don't know if the menu has changed since then but when I was there there was no Turkish food item on the menu. read more

I live close by and have always wondered about this place, finally got a chance to try it. The gyro was really good, great flavor. I think the fried eggplant would be better in person or for pick-up because by the time it arrived via delivery it was soggy. I'll definitely give this place another go soon! read more

Remains one of the absolute best restaurants in Denver. I'm so sad we can't enjoy the owner's company in person , but we're so glad they remain in business. read more

Where do I begin - the great tasting authentic Middle eastern food or the excellent customer service they offer. We ar a regular and it's our favourite neighbourhood go-to for Mediterranean food. They have excellent daily specials! read more

Shout out for Bosphorus Turkish Restaurant on Downing, just north of old Hampden! Opened in August. A wonderful, tiny, tidy little place! Melih, the owner, takes obvious pride in his food and hospitality. He chatted with us for a few minutes while we ate. He likes having an open kitchen so everyone can see how their food is prepared! I had a gyro sandwich, my wife had a small appetizer plate with hummus, pita, falafel, and grape leaf. The food was delicious! Melih makes his own yogurt sauce and puts it on the table in big bottles. You can order everything from small plates (I'll be back regularly for lunch) to big combination platters for the whole table. I had driven past the restaurant several times and not noticed it. Saw it out on a walk this week. It's sandwiched between Cochino Taco and a laundromat. There are a few parking spaces on Downing, and more in back from the alley. Be sure to check it out, but don't make it so busy I can't get back in for lunch! read more

So happy to find Turkish food in Denver! Super nice staff and a delicious meal. Huge portions. Enough to feed 2 with plenty of leftovers. Not quite ready to eat inside a restaurant yet, but we ordered takeout and service was fast and friendly. read more

Had a great experience here! The food was fresh and delicious and the service was fast and friendly. We will definitely be visiting again. We had the hummus and Chicken kebab and salad. All of were excellent. read more

We went here for Dinner. The food was great, all the kebabs, gyros, and koftas were delicious. The owner was extremely nice and we are able to have a great conversation, which really added to our dinner. Great place!!! I highly recommend!!! read more

It doesn't look like much, but the food I had was delicious. I like dives, but I actually think I would choose to take out from here instead of eating in. Prices are very reasonable, too. read more

Great food and friendly staff. Portions are large and very reasonably priced. Shocked I haven't been here before! I like the open kitchen feel - clean with nothing to hide! Will definitely be returning. read more

This restaurant and the owner are wonderful! We ordered the Sultan Platter, a side of falafel and hummus. We are now on our third day of enjoying this fabulous food. The serving of meat was huge and delicious -- the best gyros we've ever tasted. read more

We really wanted to return to an experience of eating in Istanbul. We got it! The owner came and sat at our table and visited with us, the food was delicious, service fast and courteous. Enjoy a visit to a Turkish taverna. Loved it. read more

Best food in Denver. If you don't know about this place you are truly missing out on a food experience that will change your life. Not only is the food delicious but the owner is a generous, stand-up guy who helps his community and ,in special circumstances, has even been known to feed those who cannot feed themselves. I always, ALWAYS feel full when I leave and oddly enough feel stronger and in better health the next day. Get the Sultan Platter and the Bosphorus Platter to try a little bit of everything and you will understand that this is not your typical Mediterranean restaurant. This is a unique gem in our city and there will never be another restaurant like this when it is gone. So, go try it today and be thankful that local hole-in-the-wall's like this exist for us to experience. read more

Wow. The food is amazing. I will definitely be going back. The spices were perfect. Everything was fresh. The owner was incredibly nice. All around a great experience. read more