Ordered: 3 Mixed Appetizers (~$19): hummus, babagannush, muhammara Mixed Kebab Platter for Two (~$55): combination of lamb shish kebab, lamb adana kebab, chicken shish kebab, chicken adena kebab, and lamb meatball; served with rice, bulgur, and plain salad Aya's take: There are a number of Turkish restaurants in Cliffside Park and we found ourselves at Cinar for dinner. It was 5pm on a slow Monday so we were seated right away. The interior is cozy, quiet, and clean. We started with 3 Mixed Appetizers along with their complimentary warm bread. The 3 dips were all solid but nothing out of the ordinary. Good flavor, smooth & creamy texture, and great for sharing. I love ordering dishes like the Mixed Kebab Platter for Two as we get a taste of everything and it's family-style. The presentation was beautiful, the meats were tender, and I like that they paired it with rice, bulgur, and some salad. All the meats were tender and well-seasoned but could've been hotter in temperature. I particularly enjoyed the chicken & lamb adana kebabs. My other minor complaint was the sides were not enough to share and the ratio compared to the meats was off. We definitely could've used more rice with the meats. The staff were super kind & friendly the entire time. Decent try overall! read more

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We went there with my friends-spontaneously and really enjoyed the food. The karnıyarık had a super authentic, traditional taste--so yummy! The only thing is, as Turkish people, we would have liked the portion to be a little bigger The ambiance is cool, but the servers forgot a few times to bring us water. Still, overall it was a great experience! read more

Cinar Turkish Restaurant 1 - Small Salgam Stuffed Eggplant - Turkish Near Me - Cliffside Park, New Jersey

Incredible appetizers, dinner (lebni, chicken shish, pink queen, lamb Adana) and service with modern Turkish vibe in the restaurants. The server, Koray, was excellent and polite!!!!! He was so sweet and even gave us the Lebni to go on the house since we loved it so much! What a pleasant experience at this family owned restaurant. A must try Turkish restaurant on Cliffside Park!!!! read more

great service- they allow dogs to sit outside & will bring them a water bowl :) loved the food. the shareable sample platter was perfect for two. read more

Cinar Turkish Restaurant 1 - Turkish Near Me - Cliffside Park, New Jersey

Yesterday, we had yet another beautiful family banquet at Cinar Turkish Restaurant in Cliffside Park, celebrating my Father-in-Law's 95th birthday. We love celebrating our family events at Cinar, because of the lovely ambiance, wonderful food, and amazing service! The staff was very attentive as always. Our guests absolutely loved the food! Special thanks to Ms. Eylul Ozden, who was in charge of our banquet, helping things going smoothly and flawlessly. Everybody said it was a very memorable event! Thank you! We'll be back! read more

Awesome food, hidden gem in CP. I was pleasantly surprised to find this local Turkish spot with my bf. We had lunch on a Sunday and it was very busy. We were able to get outdoor seating. The service was on the slower side given it was Sunday afternoon but our server was friendly and gave us good recommendations. We tried a couple of apps starting with the calf liver, spicy cod dip, and garlic leek dip. So delicious. We also had the chicken and lamb shwarma to share. We were stuffed and even took leftovers home. Also byob! Will definitely be back! read more

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The food here is very very good and full of flavor. i wish they gave a pepper and roasted tomato or onion with the mixed grill like usual mediterranean turkish places. i got mixed kebab for two and also the mixed cold mezze appetizer accompanied with bread. i also got turkish soda clear which was pretty good but finished very quickly since it's all the service was very kind and polite they gave a lot of help with what to order. they would check up on me and ask if i needed anything too! the ambiance is quite calm and nice i went during lunch and it wasn't that busy or packed. i loved the food and the overall experience i'd come back here again for sure if im in the area! can't wait to get new dishes A++ read more

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What a wonderful dining experience at this lovely Turkish Mediterranean restaurant. Freshly prepared Turkish specialties and great service. read more

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Went not to Cliffside Park but to 575 W.Mt Pleasant Ave in Livingston, located at the end of a small strip mall, a little "hole in the wall" great discovery!! 5 of us shared a truly fabulous dinner! We enjoyed the mixed appetizer platter, which had baba ghanoush, lebni, eggplant, etc with pita- every item was delicious!! Thoroughly recommend the chefs special Borden Colette with lamb, the eggplant in yogurt, the petite cigars of Borek with feta, the schwarma, and everything else we ate. The use of fine fresh ingredients and careful slow cooking of sauces with rich flavor enhanced every dish! We topped it off with the creamy rice pudding and outstanding baklava. Service was perfect. Run, don't walk, to discover this secret gem of gastronomical delight!! 10 stars!! read more

The food was amazing and authentic. Service was great too! The environment was very nice too.

Food was good. The place is cute inside. It was my first time eating Turkish cuisine. The food was very tasty. I had the lamb meatballs and rice which came with a small salad. They service Turkish bread which is warm and so good. The Sheppards salad is amazing. Very good food and well priced. read more

Dining at cinar was a wonderful experience. Not often do I eat Turkish food and I found a winner here. Ordered the mix platter for two and everything was prepared perfectly. The meats were so tender and juicy. The lamb didn't have that much of a gamey taste so I enjoyed that too. I only wish that there was more veggies. Comparing the picture of the same dish we ate and other yelpers about a year ago the portion size seemed to have shrunk and they don't give you a grilled long sweet pepper anymore with it either. Not quite sure if the bread in the beginning was complimentary but we also ordered babaghanoush and there was no pita bread that compliments it. So we dipped that in the bread provided at the beginning. I never had this before and it was quite delicious - similar to hummus. Worth coming back and trying other entrees. read more

Cinar Turkish Restaurant 1 - Turkish Near Me - Cliffside Park, New Jersey

I came across the restaurant for a quick lunch. I called in my order of chicken shish with rice and salad. When I arrived I parked right in front. I walked into the restaurant and was greeted. My food was ready and I paid and left. When I dug in the chicken was very good and juicy! I also enjoyed the rice and salad with the white sauce. I definitely would return. read more

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Enjoyed the mixed grill overall. The lamb chops were outstanding, and the skewered spiced lamb i enjoyed very much. The chicken was delicious, but the spiced chicken mixed with vegetables had an ingredient that did not agree with my palate. Service was adequate, and i assume byob. Overall, they seem to have a major take-out business, so many agree on the food. read more

babaganoush was our fav. The pink dip was good and the lebni was good too They have pita bread so you can ask them for that. They make sure to cut it and warm it up which is nice Yogurt chicken- soooooo juicy. Tasted almost Italian cus the tomato sauce. Comes with fried pita bread under it. Def would order another chicken dish next time Ummm they give you a large bottled water and then they charge you $6 for it. I didn't know they would charge us. You'd think they'd tell you. I heard the table next to us say the same thing. I don't get why no one is posting about that... BYOB and service is good. Parking isn't the easiest but there are neighborhoods you can park at. Not safe when crossing so be careful read more

Cinar Turkish Restaurant 1 - Lebni, pink queen, and Babagannush - Turkish Near Me - Cliffside Park, New Jersey

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SMALL PORTIONS so mad. Ordered delivery look at this cold appetizer of green beans for 10.95 dollars and look at the size of the container. It's really crazy. read more

Cinar Turkish Restaurant 1 - Delivery - Turkish Near Me - Cliffside Park, New Jersey

The food is flavorful and well cooked, so it used to be in my restaurant lineup as a bi-weekly favorite, but these guys are thieves and liars. I used to go here or order in the Lamb Shank on the weekends. However, in June of 2022 they raised the price of the Lamb Shank dish from $19.95 to $32.95 (same portion size)!!! I can appreciate a price increase due to inflation, but this is highway robbery. To add insult to injury when I called to inquire they told me that they raised the price 2 years ago, which is a complete prevarication. I have the receipts to prove it. We're lucky to have several great Turkish restaurants and markets in Bergen County so there are plenty of better options for Turkish food. read more

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We arrived at 8pm to introduced our sons to Turkish cuisine and were surprised to find that we were the only patrons, the place was completely empty. We were worried thinking that perhaps the reviews were misguided or they were under new management. Thankfully we stayed and what a delight, Cinar didn't disappoint! The Kibbeh Balls were full of flavor; sweet and aromatic. The mixed Shish and Adana plate for two was excellent! My favorite was the Lamb Adana. My son was brave and went outside his chicken comfort zone, he ordered the lamb meatballs and devoured them without breathing. The waitress surprised us with some complementary Turkish tea as a final course. It was superb. They do a bustling take away service as 5 or 6 deliveries came and went as we ate. read more

I'm glad that this restaurant stays open pretty late. I recommend it as the service was great and the food was delicious. We didn't order any appetizers so went straight into the main course. There was so much to choose from so got the Mixed Kebab Platar for 2 people. The combination of Lamb Shish, Lamb Adana Kebab, Chicken Shish, Chicken Adana and meat patties with salad. It was a great choice as we got to sample everything and I recommend this for anyone who can't decide on what they want. We were pretty full so didn't order anything else. If I'm ever in the area again, I'll have to come back for a visit. read more

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They expanded the location recently; they knocked a wall down. I like the food here - the dips and beyti are good. The service was off the third visit. They gave us a bottle of water when we preferred tap water. They opened the water without asking and charged us $6 for one bottle of water. They also didn't tell us the price prior to opening the bottle. We haven't had this happen to us before. We didn't want to get more water once we finished our first bottle because we feared that it would cost more money. The service was slow and lacked attention. There were not many guests because it was 3pm and there were a lot of waiters. They'd bring out the dips with no bread. We had to ask for bread. We had to remind them of our drink orders as well. The ambience was just... a bit uncomfortable? There was a waiter who was very suited up, which is fine but did make us feel underdressed. This spot used to give us a home-y feel prior to the renovation. Then, it just seemed that they kept wanting us to rush when the restaurant was pretty empty. Example - two people would come check if they could take our plates when we were not ready and then talk to each other in a different language. Then eventually, they'd clean our tables but didn't have our check ready. We originally wanted to get dessert but then opted not to because of the service/experience. read more

This used to be a better place to eat but it seems the economy and prices are affecting even this establishment. Unfortunately the food portions were very small and the wait staff very young and inexperienced. We are on a strict diet and don't eat out too often now due to the food restrictions and fortunately Turkish food is something we love and one food we can adapt except a few items such as rice and grains. We were very disappointed that the restaurant does not allow any adjustments which nowadays with diets and food allergies it is disappointing and old fashioned. I would have paid extra for some adjustments but they would rather serve the food as is and throw out the food we can't eat. It seems very wasteful and takes away from the experience. There was too much vinegar used on the salad and appetizers that is the take away flavor. We could have cooked multiple meals at home with Turkish flavors and had a better overall experience. We leave disappointed this time. read more

I just got back from turkey and found this spot because I wanted to get the Çökertme kebab. It cost close to $26 and i didn't even have enough food to fill up a container. Definitely disappointing for the price point. read more

Great authentic Turkish restaurant in cliffside park! The restaurant is very spacious, service was great and the food was delicious! There is street parking that can be a little challenging due to the busy area but we were lucky and got a spot right in front. Great restaurant for lunch and dinner!!! read more

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My friend selected Cinar for our monthly dinner outing. We were seated at an outdoor dining table on the sidewalk, under a nice awning. As the weather was perfect, it was rather pleasant. The staff was knowledgeable about the food and willing to share recommendations. We started with a sampler of the cold appetizer dips. For us, lebni is consistently the highlight and this was no exception. Fresh yogurt with walnuts and herbaceous dill. The hummus and eggplant spreads were also quite nice. We moved on to the hot appetizers, the kibbeh were quite good. Served piping hot with plenty of crisp flavor. But for us, the fried veal liver was the show stopper of the two hot appetizers. Tender and crispy, pleasantly flavorful, and quite good with the raw red onion. For a main course, we started with the Beyti kebab platter. This was artfully presented, wrapped in a lavash bread and sauced to perfection. Served alongside nicely prepared rice and one of the hotter peppers I've eaten. We knew right away that we weren't quite ready for dessert and asked for a recommendation. The waitress recommended the manti, a delightful platter of mini dumplings swimming in two sauces. They lasted mere minutes in front of us. While tempted to continue sampling entree after entree, we decided to move on to dessert. The waitress listed three and we selected all of them. The rice pudding was creamy and flavored nicely. The baklava was perfect parcels of phyllo and honey. The custard type dessert was perfect in texture as well. My friend enjoyed the Turkish coffee. We both truly enjoyed our time at Cinar. read more

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This place is absolutely delicious. Completely authentic Turkish food and everything is so fresh and beautifully prepared. We had I think almost everything and our server was so helpful with suggestions and recommendations. We loved all the dips we had. The fried calamari was prepared to perfection and the meats were DELICIOUS! However with all that you cannot miss the bread. The bread is Turkish bread made fresh and it is amazing! They also have Turkish tea which is so comforting and cozy which goes along with the vibe of the restaurant. This place is a BYOB if you plan to come here and want to bring a bottle of wine. Definitely recommend this place don't miss out! Wish they would open one in central jersey as well read more

Cinar Turkish Restaurant 1 - Fried Calamari - Turkish Near Me - Cliffside Park, New Jersey

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I stumbled across this place on Uber Eats and I'm so glad I did. The food is absolutely delicious. The mix platter is one of my favorites things here. The meat is very juicy and flavorful. The platter can easily feeds 2-4 people. The only thing I hate is sometimes they mix up your choice of rice. We really like their bhuga, no so much the white rice. This has happened more than once already. They pack very well, deliver is worth trying if you can't dine in. read more

Cinar Turkish Restaurant 1 - Meat Mixed Kebab Platter - Turkish Near Me - Cliffside Park, New Jersey

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This place has got to be the best Turkish restaurant I've dined at. Ordered from here three times already and I have to say they are consistently good. And that's a good thing because it's in my neighborhood. Lamb Chop - Amazing. If you are dining in, get this. And get the bulgur bread. It's so tender and doesn't even have that gamey lamb smell because the meat is marinated so well. Mixed Kebab Platter for Two - Got this as a takeout once and man does this thing have portion. Chicken kebab, chicken adana, lamb kebap and lamp adana all rolled on top of bed of bulgur and a small side of salad, along with grilled peppers... this thing was the bomb. I recommend getting the babaganoush to add some wetness to the meal, and you'll be stuffing that pita over and over to blissful existence. Baklava - Amazingly flaky with delectable sweet & nutty flavor. Great (though slightly heavy) finish to your meal. A comment on interior - This place is decorated nicely with slightly dim and romantic vibe, so I recommend couples to dine here. Also, they have a small but nice outdoor seating area - I saw a group having a really good time eating outside with their own liquor. (BYOB) This is a great restaurant and the mostly-full occupancy proved that. Employees are also very cordial and provide good service. They also deliver reasonably fast and do not skimp out on the quantity on deliveries either. Check this place out! read more

My first time trying Turkish food. The restaurant is quaint and charming. Apparently you're allowed to bring your own alcohol to restaurants in New Jersey, which is pretty awesome. The service was great. Limited street parking. Portions weren't that large, but the food is excellent. The chicken shish and lamb Adana was so tasty. I would definitely come back read more

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Friendly staff, tasty food, street parking. Lamb Shish and Chicken Shish was hot and juicy. Come with salad and choice of rice or fries. Stuffed Eggplant was very tasty. Cozy restaurant with option of BYOB. Will be back. read more

Cinar Turkish Restaurant 1 - Lamb Shish and Chicken Shish - Turkish Near Me - Cliffside Park, New Jersey

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Food was fresh and flavorful. You can tell the meat is well prepared. Food was delicious and I didn't fee weighed down and bloated after. BYOB. Staff was very attentive and respectful. Will be back soon! read more

Cinar Turkish Restaurant 1 - Mixed Kebab for 2 people - Turkish Near Me - Cliffside Park, New Jersey

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I am so happy with Cinar in Cliffside. The food is fresh and cooked so well. Some of the outstanding dishes are the mushroom stew and the house salad. Ingredients are fresh and so well cooked. The staff is so pleasant and helpful. It is a local gem! read more

We decided to try a new Turkish spot. Yes, we cheated on our usual but it was worth the little venture out to Cliffside Park. Overall, the food was all very fresh. The standout was most definitely the chicken. The chicken is usually the forgotten stepchild on a Turkish grilled combo platter, but this chicken was phenomenal. Nice smokey char outside, great seasoning and flavors, and the juiciest meat on the inside. Everything was good, but that chicken managed to not just shine, but stand out amongst the lamb. It is a little pricier than our Paterson place, but this is Bergen County so I get it. If I lived in the neighborhood this would be my go to for Turkish food. Everything was well executed and we left full and satisfied. I recommend you go give Cinar a try. ENJOY!!! read more

Cinar Turkish Restaurant 1 - Combo - Turkish Near Me - Cliffside Park, New Jersey

I went to Cinar on a Valentine's Day date this year and I really didn't think anything about it before going. I thought it was just going to another Turkish/Mediterranean place. I was mistaken. This place really is a hidden gem. The place is very very small but it gives it that authentic feeling with the stone wall and the live music in the front. The shepherd's salad is really what blew me away about this place. Greatest salad I've ever had. Everything they have is super fresh and well prepared. We split a lamb and chicken platter and everything was amazing. Really don't have any complaints about this place. Excited to plan another date here. read more

Cinar Turkish Restaurant 1 - Shepherd Salad - Turkish Near Me - Cliffside Park, New Jersey

Be aware of the wrong prices!!! I went into the cinarnj official website for Cliffside park, and the website clearly said lunch for $12.95. When I came to pick up my order, and realized the $15.00 difference, I questioned it. He rudely replied "it's just words on the website, and you shouldn't pay attention to the website. Also it's only $3.00" I almost dropped to the floor when I heard his response. I will never go there again. I would prefer to go to Sofie's in Hasbrouck Heights, or two minutes away to Istanbul Borek & Kebab. They both have MUCH BETTER SERVICE AND THEIR PRICES ARE MUCH REASONABLE. Also the portion size is very small..... For the lunch high expense your spending. read more

Cinar Turkish Restaurant 1 - 4 pieces of chicken for $17.95 plus tax.... Save your money!!!!! - Turkish Near Me - Cliffside Park, New Jersey

The ambiance was amazing, the service was exceptional and the food was just delicious. Mixed Appetizer we had the mixed appetizer and Mixed Kebab for 2 People. Everything was so tasty. The food was truly authentic it was not missing anything. I would recommend this place to anyone who loves Turkish food. It was the perfect spot to go after a long spa day! I will be back!!! See you soon..... read more

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Have only gotten take out from here. Food is great and consistent. Have tried the fried liver appetizer and pretty much all of their kebobs. No complaints. Friendly service read more

Very cute, small (about 12 tables) BYOB. Started with the Smoked Eggplant app which was very delicious. For dinner we shared the Mixed Platter for 2. The meat was seasoned very well but we found the meat to be a bit over cooked and a little dry. The lamb meatballs were our favorite. There is not nearly enough rice for all the food. An extra order of the same size is $4. **WARNING: I love really spicy food but the pepper that was on the platter choked me up. Beware. For dessert we shared the Baked Rice Pudding, very good and perfect consistency. Definitely large enough to share. Nice place and great service. read more

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What can I say, by far the best. Pricey for the portion size.. It's the main and only reason I stopped ordering from them. I can't afford to feed my family with their prices. But if price isn't an issue, give them a try.. Yummy yummy yum.. Fresh food. Good flavor.. read more

My friends and I came here on a Thursday night. It's pretty difficult to find parking but there should be some space for street parking. I got the Chicken Shish and Chicken Adana Kebab Platter and shared the Sheperd salad, mixed app platter (babagannush, sauced eggplant and lebni), and cacik. They were all so delicious! The chicken was so tender and flavorful and the bulgur rice was cooked just right. The shepherd salad was so refreshing too! Cacik was amazing as well:) In a span of two weeks, I went in once and did take out twice. Each time was an enjoyable experience ! This restaurant is also BYOB! read more

Cinar Turkish Restaurant 1 - Chicken Shish and Chicken Adana Kebab Platter - Turkish Near Me - Cliffside Park, New Jersey

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Amazing Turkish food in NJ! BYOB, great service, and affordable. What more can you ask for? We shared the combo appetizer (lebni, babagannush, hummus), chicken shish with fries, and lamb shish with rice. Everything was so good! For those wondering what the difference between adana and shish is, shish is the regular (cubed) meat and adana is ground meat. They have plenty of combination dishes if you want to try a little of both. The service was fantastic - they even brewed fresh hot coffee for me at the end of our meal which I really appreciated. Overall, a great hidden gem in NJ for authentic Turkish food. Next time, I'd love to be a bit more adventurous in trying some of the more traditional dishes. Can't wait to be back! read more

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