In a word: Branzino. Do yourself a favor and go to Tuckerbox on a Tuesday at 5 before all the…read morerezzies come in and all the amazing (and limited) branzino goes out. The owner is delightful, and came out to tell us he picked the largest fish for us because we were sharing a single meal. The wait was staff friendly and attentive. The meze platter was delish, especially the salsa. I even liked the grape leaves, which I usually will not eat. I also enjoyed the coconut mojito, though thought it a little pricey. The only disappointment for me was the baklava, which was soft and the walnuts ground too fine for my personal taste.

This was a great option for Sunday lunch in White River Junction. They have some outdoor seating…read moreavailable and allow leashed dogs on the patio. Overall, service was excellent. My wife and I enjoyed the red lentil soup and salad combination. They also have kebabs and several Turkish dishes if you prefer a heartier meal. The ambiance was nice inside the restaurant - but we dined outdoors. Free parking was easy to find in the nearby lot on Sunday around 12pm.

I was nervous walking in to what looked like a furniture store but was so pleasantly surprised by…read morethe charm inside! I don't know if it's a consignment shop/restaurant but it really makes the vibe fun and different. We got two apps to split as we weren't too hungry and there was also only one vegan entree and I am not a mushroom and eggplant fan. The Ezme was so delicious and the fresh baked pita was as perfect! The hummus we got warm, which I'd never had before but it was also very very good, although the burst of flavor in the Ezme definitely overshadowed the hummus. The only reason for 4 stars is the server seemed to have forgotten about us. We never received any plates or napkins and we both ran out of water and were waiting to get some more. Everyone was very very friendly but that took the overall experience down just a notch.

We drive an hour just to come to Depot 62, and every single time we leave happy. The place is both…read morean art gallery and a restaurant, which makes the experience feel really unique. Even the table you eat at, the chair you sit on, or the cushion you lean on can be purchased. The whole atmosphere is incredibly distinctive and inspiring. Our favorites so far are the Konya kebab, the güveç, the köfte, and the Anatolian hummus. Anything that comes out of their wood-fired oven is absolutely delicious. The flavors are rich, authentic, and consistently great. The ambiance is warm and welcoming -- it truly makes you feel at home. If you happen to meet the owner, you're in for a wonderful conversation as well. Also, very close by there's a charming little book house that feels like it came straight out of an old movie. Definitely worth stopping by while you're in the area.

I'm so happy the owners of Istanbul have opened another restaurant. Same fabulous, authentic dishes…read morejust at a new location. The old venue was more inviting and intimate, but I guess you can't beat the prime location on Church St. Service was excellent and the patio is great on nice weather days.

When I walked in, I wasn't sure if you ordered at counter or seat yourself or what. The server…read moreannounced fairly quickly that it was seat wherever I wanted and he would take my order. Good to know. Lots of things in the menu I didn't recognize by name (would be nice to have photos of the food near each different item. But I went with the Dóner Kebab, which is basically thin sliced marinated meat placed in a thin bread (like a flour tortilla) with some pickled veg and it has Tzatziki sauce in a little cup that you can pour or dip. The meat was tender and flavorful along with the pickled veggies, made for a balanced 'sandwich'/wrap. I also tried both kinds of Baklava and each were good, but I like the original pistachio ones best. The server was nice and explained anything on the menu I had questions about. He was also from Turkey and was very knowledgeable about the food and culture. The atmosphere was open and welcoming, lots of Turkey images on the walls and the hanging lamps were cute. Will have to come again and try a few new/different items

I have tried a lot of restaurants serving this sort of food and this one is at the top. it is…read moretucked into a little plaza but worth finding. The food is heavenly. If you like falafel their's is the best. A bit crunchy on the outside with a lovely inside. I will be eating here every chance I get!

J-EYE-ro? JEER-o? YIEE-ro? So many opinions on how to pronounce gyro. But I pronounce it…read more"delicious!" I've sampled the chicken, the beef and the lamb. All absolutely excellent. The portion size is variable. I've had it "generous" and I've had it "Whoa - that's a LOT of food". They're not covered with a standard tzatziki sauce - theirs is more feta forward. Super tasty. The fries vary as well. Sometimes a bit crunchier and sometimes, while still crunchy, more toward McD fries style. But it's just the outer surface that crunches. Inside it's smooth and creamy. Top drawer. You'll find that they tuck a few fries into the wrap. A nice touch. The only negative point is speed. I've always been there early - the first for lunch. But it still takes a fair bit of time to get the food. Arrive during the crowded time and you're definitely going to be waiting around. But ... worth it. They have a lot more on the menu and have an interesting alcohol free beer/soda that was new to me and a nice change from actual soda. Definitely worth a visit.

Such good Israeli food! The freshest falafel I've had - they make yours right in front of you…read more Fluffy, homemade pita. Dense halvah. Pretty solid stuffed cabbage and hummus, but the falafel is the star of the show here, as is the green-garlic sauce you can add to the side with their homemade tahini. Recommending to anyone in the area with such kind owners. 5 stars!!!!

I've been here twice, the menu is limited, if you don't want falafel, there really isn't much else…read more Yes it's vegan, besides the eggs you can add on, but if you like falafel and homemade sauce's, pita bread, and fresh house made pickles, it is really spot on. I make falafel at home sometimes and mezze platters. I've eaten middle Eastern food in many cities and this is some of the best falafel I've ever eaten. I am not vegan or vegetarian, but I enjoy things that are whole foods and happen to be in those categories. It's only open a few days a week, and it's best eaten soon after ordering. Inside has some high tables to done in. I think the bathroom is down a flight of stairs.

I used to frequent Mediterrano in Hillsboro, NH, and absolutely loved it. When the restaurant…read morechanged ownership and then unfortunately closed during COVID, I was genuinely disappointed. About a year later, I found myself craving authentic Mediterranean food again, so I started searching for restaurants around New Hampshire. That's when I came across Ayasofia. As I looked through the menu and photos, everything seemed so familiar--it reminded me of the dishes I had loved at Mediterrano. The next day, my husband and I decided to drive an hour to Salem to try it out, and it was completely worth it. After speaking with the owner, we learned that Mediterrano had actually been owned by a member of his family and that they use the same recipes. It all made perfect sense! The owner was incredibly warm and welcoming, even encouraging us to return and meet his mother, who taught him these recipes. I highly recommend the hummus, baba ghanoush, salsa, and grape leaves--they're all fantastic. Be sure to order the lavash bread on the side, as it pairs perfectly with everything. For a main course, the adana lamb kebab is a must-try. Everything tastes incredibly fresh and full of flavor. I only wish I could cook like this--I'd happily eat Mediterranean food every single day!

Turkish restaurant during the day ... Rowdy party bar at night a great time…read more We got a plate of grape leaves and a chicken Kebab and falafel dinner. My husband was particularly excited by how the rice was made. The grape leaves were good and the dinners came with the red cabage and salad. Delicious. I also got the Raki, because I was having Turkish food, but all the cocktails sounded very good. We did not sit in the bar, but they sounded like they were having the time of their lives in there. At one point Rod Stewart came on over the speakers and you could hear them shouting "ROD!!!" I was like, shit - Turkish food AND the regulars love Rod Stewart? Sign me up! If we lived anywhere near here, we'd be back.

Unlike many "ethnic" restaurants, Kismet definitely qualifies as "fine dining" due to the attention…read moreto detail in the food, the comfortable, elegant surroundings, and impeccable service. Everybody I interacted with - greeter, waiter, food runners, etc. - were friendly, neat, and professional, which along with the great food made a memorable dining experience. I had no trouble making a 6:00 Saturday reservation earlier that day but it did fill up while I was there so it was probably needed. Though there were some seats that remained open at the bar, so walk-ins might be accommodated there. It was a nice bar, with a very pretty stained glass table lamp on the counter and a very cool-looking bartender adding flair to the otherwise conservatively-attired staff. The menu is extensive and very Turkish. Even the wine list: every wine that I checked was Turkish. I know nothing about Turkish wine but the one I did try (many available by the glass) was enjoyable. I tried a cocktail too; a Turkish Cosmo, made with a Turkish pomegranate syrup. This was good too, tangy and not too sweet. For beers they offer ones from Turkey, Vermont, Mexico, and Connecticut. I was happy not to see any major American brands offered. I don't usually comment on prices, but they seemed slightly on the low side here, for everything: drinks, appetizers, entrees, and desserts. I am not complaining! I started with the Cold Meze Platter appetizer, recommended for 2. (Too much for 1 so I took some home.) Hummus, Baba Ganoush, Turkish Salsa, Hadari, and Stuffed Grape Leaves. Everything was very good, and the fresh-baked still-warm hadari bread it was served with was perfect with it. The Baba Ganoush was exceptional, chunky in texture and smoky in flavor. From the very extensive entree section I chose the Surf and Turf: skewers of swordfish and lamb, the latter cooked to order (it came out a perfect medium-rare as requested). The skewers, which also had green pepper and onions, was served with rice, bulghur, grilled tomato, a lemon wedge, and a salad of cabbage and pickled onions. Both the swordfish and lamb were marinated and had lots of flavor. The sides were good too. The portion size was generous and I didn't quite finish it, taking the rest of it home along with some of the appetizer. After finishing my entree and my wine, and taking in the ambience of this relaxing, blue-walled space, it was time for dessert. Among the 8 choices (a refreshingly large number) were 3 kinds of baklava. I went with the Fistikli Çikolata (chocolate, pistachio, and hazelnut) If, like me your experience with baklava has mostly been the junk found on the counter of numerous pizza houses (stale, dry, and overly sweet) this is nothing like that and will change your opinion. The three pieces made a fairly large portion but it was so good there was no question of leaving any behind. This was also offered with Turkish ice cream but I didn't get it that way. Many more things to try here. I hope to return soon.

Food is outstanding! Every time we're in town we always get takeout from here. Everything we've…read moretried is 5 stars and service is always friendly and inviting. Stand outs are the grape leaves, falafels, kebob plates, lavas bread and the Cacik yogurt sauce is amazing!

Every farmers market I always have to stop by and get food from this stand. I have not been to the…read morestore yet, but want to go soon. The falafel wrap is great and the eggplant and red pepper ezme are amazing. The stuffed grape leaves are my absolute favorite. Definitely recommend this place!

My organization used Anatolian for our recent event. Efe was quick to respond and very…read moreaccommodating, and we ended up having plenty of delicious food for a great price! Definitely recommend and will use again!

My son had stopped here on the way to visit and based on some of the leftovers, we knew it had to…read morebe on the list. Traveling within about 5 minutes on the way to visit a good friend, and it happened to be right around lunch time, the opportunity finally came. It's a casual place, lots of 2 and 4 top tables, but what caught my eye when we went in was the cooler full of amazing side options. Then you look up and there's a beautiful oven and a dough station. This is looking great. We sat and ordered lamb kebab and doner kebab. A couple minutes later, a large (~11x17?) wooden tray appeared with a piping hot lavash bread and a plate of dill yogurt sauce. If the meal had stopped there, I would have been a happy camper. We had just had a few pieces when the kebab arrived, each with a pepper, tomato, some red cabbage, and onion. Both meats were authentic and delicious. My favorite way to eat my doner was with a bit of the bread, a bit of the dill sauce, some onion and cabbage, and a bunch of meat - a mini gyro, if you will. We took away about 1/3 of the generous portions and ordered a large mixed plate (all 10 of the sides) and baklava to take to our friend. It's a bit of a drive for us, but any time we're anywhere close, we're going to be back for sit down (if it's mealtime) or takeaway if it's not. I highly recommend you do the same.

Alibaba is probably the oldest Turkish restaurant in the Albany area, and it recently got a nice…read moreupgrade -- from the furniture to the serving plates and menus. The place feels much more modern and inviting now. Our family especially enjoys the beyti kebab, the güveç, and their pide. I haven't tried the pizza yet, but since their pide is very good, I imagine the pizza would also be solid. For me though, the real highlight at Alibaba is the mezze. In Turkish cuisine, grilled meats and kebabs are almost always enjoyed with a variety of mezze. They might technically be sides, but they're a big part of the whole experience. These days there are several Turkish kebab places in the area, but none of them offer a wide selection of fresh, house-made mezze like Alibaba does. At many places you're lucky if you find one or two options, often just a basic ezme. At Alibaba you'll find around ten different mezze and each one tastes distinct and freshly made. Every time I tell myself I'll just take a little... and somehow I end up filling a big mezze plate. Honestly, even when we grill at home, our motivation is picking up mezze from Alibaba to go with it. I'm not sure if it gets the credit it deserves, but don't skip the mezze here -- you'd be missing out. In fact, start with the mezze and figure out the rest later :))

The woman who waited on us was incredibly helpful. We needed a different menu for breakfast and she…read moregave us directions to a nearby diner that was excellent. When we returned. She patiently explained all the different kinds of smoothies, and then prepared one for each of us. If you want a smoothie, this is definitely the place to go!

While staying next door at the Hotel Coolidge they provided a voucher for $4 off at River Nutrition…read moreso I grabbed one of their drinks as breakfast for the drive to the ski resort. The shake was expensive $9 without the voucher and while the flavor was OK it was nothing special. The shake could have used some more body from fresh fruit, peanut butter or other actual food. Overall decent, but the shakes could have been better, especially for the price.