If you live in the Charlotte area you must come to Gastonia. Yes, to Gastonia! In Gastonia there's something a little different, Constantine's Restaurant is absolutely worth trying. I went for a birthday meal and we enjoyed the experience all around. The food is fresh and flavorful with real Mediterranean influence you can tell the recipes are rooted in tradition and made with care. The menu has a great variety of Turkish, Greek, and Italian influenced dishes, from kebabs and mezze to hearty entrees, and everything we tried was seasoned well and beautifully presented. Service was lovely from start to finish. The staff was welcoming and attentive without being overbearing, and the atmosphere feels comfortable and a bit elevated at the same time. It's a cozy place that works for a casual lunch, date night, or business dinner. One of the best parts of dining here is that Gastonia gets Mediterranean cuisine done well without having to go into Charlotte. Portions are generous and worth the price, and the wine and drink options pair nicely with the menu. Reservations are a good idea on weekend nights because it does get busy. I'd definitely return to try even more from the menu. read more

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When I tell you that the Pottery Kebab (beef) dish melts in your mouth, I am not exaggerating. The beef is so soft and tender - and flavorful! This dish feeds two but I would definitely get a few appetizers to make it work. The rice and fries that come with this dish is very small, so keep that in mind. We also ordered the Beef Pide and it was also amazing! I always love a Turkish Pide. This dish is amazing and serves as a good appetizer for sharing. All the food is halal, so that is great as well! The ambiance is nice, slightly elevated, pretty quiet and cozy. I love the aesthetic and I love that it's not too noisy. Our waiter was friendly and comical and made our experience fun. There is plenty if parking behind the restaurant so no worries there either. Will definitely check this place out again and will bring friends! read more

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Fantastic ambiance and outstanding food -- easily the closest to authentic Turkish cuisine you will find in and around Charlotte. The flavors are bold and reminiscent of a true Istanbul dining experience. That said, their service leaves room for improvement. Despite having plenty of servers on the floor, getting a request fulfilled seems to fall on the shoulders of just one or two. A little more coordination and accountability among the team would go a long way. read more

Amazing food - from the appetizers to the main course. The decor was authentic Turkish outfits and art pieces..beautiful. We ordered the mixed mezze appetizer, The hummus was the best I've had in the US. For main entrees, we ordered the Pottery Kebab with chicken & Turkish rice - it did not disappoint and loved the presentation - it came to the table in a clay pot in a bed of fire. It was definitely worth the hour and half ride and will return. My only disappointment was the wait staff, while friendly they were forgetful - brought us the wrong dishes twice and forgot some of the extras we ordered but they were kind. read more

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I've only been here once, but it was a great experience. I went with several coworkers and everyone loved their meal. The service was amazing, super attentive, and welcoming and the space itself is really cute and festive. I ordered the Adana kebab and wow... so much flavor, perfectly seasoned, and absolutely delicious. I'm honestly sad I didn't get to try the baklava. Definitely a spot worth checking out. read more

Constantine’s Restaurant - Adana Kebab- delicious!! - Italian Near Me - Gastonia, North Carolina

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This was one of my top 5 meals in Charlotte - it was incredible! Constantine's is family owned, which I think lent to the great service. They were attentive and food came out in a reasonable amount of time. They have Turkish beers and wines and a bar where you can order a range of cocktails, beer and wine. I ordered a Turkish wine and it was very nice! Partner got an espresso martini. The food was incredible! They give you bread with olive oil and butter (candle). It's also good to eat with the food, though you can definitely order sides as well. I ordered the lamb casserole. It came out sizzling and kept that heat for my whole meal. Partner chose the kebabs and really enjoyed. We also got a side of rice to share. Finally, we picked the chocolate souffle for dessert. This restaurant has a bunch of booths as well as stand alone tables. It would be good for a date night or something a little bigger, like a birthday. They had some cool looking dishes, some clay pot that looked delicious, etc. We originally had planned to pop in on Valentine's Day, but things came up and we weren't able to come. It took us awhile, but we made it and will absolutely be back! read more

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The food was excellent. My compliments to the chef. Constantine's was a great choice to share a meal with my brother visiting from Raleigh. We both thoroughly enjoyed the sea bass and salmon with roasted vegetables. The atmosphere was perfect. It had a peaceful vibe and not noisy so you can actually hear and talk effortlessly. The menu is moderately priced and well worth it. We were completely satisfied and still talking about it the next day. I sincerely recommend Constantine's. read more

Constantine’s Restaurant - Delicious Sea Bass and roasted vegetables - Italian Near Me - Gastonia, North Carolina

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Love. Been here twice now and will be back! It's such good food, service, and all around dinners experience.

The food is so amazing! We got the pottery beef and it was so tender and delicious. We also had some other dishes but this was my fav. We're all so full it's hard to type haha read more

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Constantine's is such a gem in Gastonia! From the moment we sat down, we knew we were in for something special. We started with the balloon bread, which came out warm, airy, and perfect for dipping into the mixer mezzo--every bite was packed with vibrant, fresh flavors. The tabbouleh salad was bright and refreshing, while the grilled saganaki cheese was perfectly golden and addictive. For mains, the pottery kebab stole the show with its tender, flavorful meat and aromatic sauce, and the kebab assortment let us try a little of everything--juicy, seasoned to perfection, and beautifully presented. The moussaka was rich, comforting, and layered with so much depth. Everything tasted incredibly authentic, and you can tell the care that goes into each dish. The staff was so warm and welcoming, making the whole experience feel like we were dining with family. read more

Ridiculously overpriced! The side dishes ore offensively small. All side dishes are served in a tiny cup! The food is good but overpriced! read more

Great experience! Great customer service! The ambiance is very cultural and we loved it! My Husband absolutely LOVED the Lamb Casserole. He said the flavoring was beyond outstanding. I truly enjoyed my lamb chops, fries and rice! The only issue I had was that some of my lamb chops were way too pink on the inside and I wasn't a fan of that, but however, you just have to be sure that you let them know how you would like your lamb. The bread was AMAZING! It had such a good taste and the hummus was the icing on the cake, for sure! Overall, great experience, great food and great people! read more

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A group of 8 came to eat dinner here on the Friday of a holiday weekend. No problems getting seating, as the restaurant is quite large inside with plenty of booths and tables. It has very pretty lamps and even an area to take photos with authentic garments. The food was a work of art. Not only was each plate beautiful, the amount of food looked deceptively as if they were small portions; however, the portions were actually quite large. I shared an appetizer with the gal next to me called a Moonshine pastry. It was a pastry with 3 different Turkish cheeses inside. It came with honey to drizzle on top. I have to say my most impressive part of the dinner was when they delivered the complimentary bread and the lighted candle they brought with it was actually butter for the bread ! Ingenious !!! How very cool ! And it was tastey too ! I also got the grape leaves and they had very good flavor. For dinner, several folks got the lamb chops and enjoyed them. I love lamb so I tried the Mountanjana - stewed lamb with figs, apricots, and currants (warning: it also has walnuts for those with a nut allergy). It was delicious ! I suggest getting a side of rice to eat with it. One person got the Chef Special Bohca from the Ottoman menu. It reminded me of a Beef Wellington and they seemed to enjoy it. We were tempted to get the Ali Nezdek Kabob, however one member of the group was from Turkey and stated the texture was odd. She also warned us against the "pizza" - Lahmacun because it was served on puffed bread, like the complimentary bread with toppings on it, not flat and crisp like it is supposed to be. The vegetable couscous was one of my favorite things on the menu. Highly recommend! It had great flavor in a tomato base. A friend got the Prince chicken and she enjoyed it. Now for desserts : A friend got the cheesecake and liked it. I got the chocolate souffle and adored every bite. So very rich and decadent. It had a fudgy bottom and was served with a side of chocolate ice cream. My descriptions of dinner have enticed the interest of my husband to come again so that he can try it. Great place to have authentic Turkish cuisine. read more

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Food was flavorful. Individual portions.. had to ask for more rice. Waiters were friendly and recommended dishes. read more

Constantine’s Restaurant - Italian Near Me - Gastonia, North Carolina

Fantastic place from service and atmosphere to the food. Everything was so fresh and cooked perfectly read more

Constantine’s Restaurant - Moussaka - Italian Near Me - Gastonia, North Carolina

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We go here as a family for every celebration and birthday. The service and food never disappoints.

After reading about how incredible this place is we decided to drive from Lake Norman to check it out for ourselves and OMG it was incredible!!!! We ordered the kakbob assortment, pottery special which came on fire . We also got a bunch of appetizers and the dessert was top notch. My husband had the baklava and of course I had the chocolate souffle. Lastly every single team member at the restaurant was so kind, knowledgeable and fun - it was truly an experience. I highly recommend to give it a try - you will not be disappointed. We will definitely be back soon. read more

Constantine’s Restaurant - Italian Near Me - Gastonia, North Carolina

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Amazing food and great service. Would highly recommend this place. Authentic Mediterranean cuisine read more

Constantine’s Restaurant - Grilled Meat Balls. Tastes even better than it looks. Loved it. - Italian Near Me - Gastonia, North Carolina

I LOVED eating here! Our waiter Sezar was super cool. Our table tried all kinds of things on the menu and it was ALL good! We will come back for sure! read more

Constantine’s Restaurant - Italian Near Me - Gastonia, North Carolina

It was our first time here and it was delicious! Everyone at the table really enjoyed their meal and our server, Caesar was great! Beautiful restaurant, too! read more

Constantine’s Restaurant - Delicious! - Italian Near Me - Gastonia, North Carolina

By FAR the best food I have had while living in Charlotte for the past 4 years... I'm not just saying this because I, myself, am Turkish. However, after growing up on these cuisines, I can quickly distinguish authentic from non-authentic, and this place has out done itself. From the beautiful Turkish interior design & Turkish travel videos playing on the screens, to the quick, efficient, and knowledgeable service, my experience was a 10/10. I will be recommending this place to everyone I know! :) read more

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Great food and service. Nice to have this variety of foods in town. Good place for special occasions or if you just want something different. read more

It is a very cutest place! I love the decor and ambiance of this restaurant! The service was also really good and highly Recommend! As you can tell from my pictures the foods presentation alone gets a 5/5! Everything was really good and we all enjoyed our meal! Can't wait to come back to try some of the other dishes! read more

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This was a great experience. The dishes that we chose were fresh, hot and well seasoned. Our service was excellent. We were the beginning of the dinner rush. The food was a bit pricey. We had lamb chops, lamb ribs and meatballs. I don't recommend the lamb ribs because they were a bit fatty and not served as shown on the menu. The baklava was not fresh and portions were small. One great thing was everything was fresh , especially the bread and butter. Overall I enjoyed our experience and will visit again. The restaurant comfortable with nice scenery. read more

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Mediocre. Had lamb shank and Saganaki. Lamb was tender but had a bit more fat and gruel than I'd like and not too much flavor. Saganaki was flavorful but too cool to the touch. I'm used to oozey Saganaki, this was more of the texture of cool mozzarella (the menu shows it being much more melted). read more

Constantine’s Restaurant - Lamb shank and Saganaki with house bread - Italian Near Me - Gastonia, North Carolina

Everything was wonderful! I can't believe Gastonia has such a beautiful Turkish fine dining experience. The service was lovely, the decor is amazing. The food was all delicious. read more

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Fantastic. Lovely interior, large and beautiful. Every dish was so tasty. I especially liked my Beef Stew, served bubbling hot with steam coming off. Impressive and so delicious. The service is excellent and so polite. This is a very special place, you must go for a rare and exceptional experience. Highly recommended! read more

Should be 7 or 8 stars!, started with ecili ezmae and it was fabulous, the bread along with, was also fabulous, it also came with the best olives... yum!... For dinner we had the clay pot(chicken) and it was quite a show and, yes, once again, fabulous!...perfect amount of spices, everything cooked perfectly, and finished with a Turkish coffee (think very strong espresso) And very good. Place is very nice, service was great. I recommend & I will surely return. read more

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Wow - Don't believe everything you read. We were so excited to dive out to Gastonia and try what we thought would be a divine experience. That quirky Charlotte Food Critic Guy, "Andrew," truly has no idea what he is talking about. I arrived to find this place busy with locals. The parking lot was a bit frightening, and the surrounding establishments were violence-prone. Service was extremely slow and limited. They were apologetic. We were excited and looking forward to trying the traditional bread, which we quickly discovered lacked taste. The experience was essentially like eating pieces of paper. I'm not joking; this is sad. Let me try to find something positive: The falafel was incredibly, psychotically overpriced and with a disproportionately small portion. We ordered the appetizer sampler, which was embarrassing. The waiter told us to get the meal made in this clay pot set on fire and banged with a hammer--the probability of returning, not likely - not happening. The Main courses were Rotten meat, not Halal, and rotten potatoes. They had the chutzpah to serve us cold rice. How can this place have nearly 5 Stars in the name of Allah? No way! Ambiance: Poor! - Men's room toilet was Out of Order! OMG! read more

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While the food was delicious I have to say the portion sizes are very small especially onto of the price point. To me it was a tad bit pricey for the portion sizes. But when you know the food is fresh and homemade you get what you pay for. Staff was friendly. Would try again if the sizes were a tad bigger. read more

Wow! I don't know where to start! Upon entering we were impressed by the ambience and the really cool environment. The decor is awesome, and the staff greeted us with smiles and eagerness! Our server, Abe, was on his game and did a fabulous job of meeting our needs. He was very skilled at making recommendations and we probably ate the best food we've ever had at a restaurant. I highly recommend this establishment to anyone who wants to encounter a dining experience. They exceeded our expectations, and I never imagined ever eating Turkish food with such joy! read more

Constantine’s Restaurant - Photo opportunity for friends and family! - Italian Near Me - Gastonia, North Carolina

Gastonia's lucky to have such a nice place for Dinner. Service was impeccable. Beautiful and unique dishes were served. read more

What a perfect date night! The service was very warm and welcoming, and made great suggestions. The food was sensational, from presentation to flavor! Happily hubby and I went for a late lunch/early dinner on Monday, so at first we had the place to ourselves, but the place started filling up quickly as we tucked into the lamb shoulder (it's lamb, we knew we'd enjoy it, but the bed of spiced rice?! MVP!) read more

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A secret gem outside of Charlotte! This is my second visit here and the drive is worth it! The food is amazing and service is great as well. This is the authentic version of Turkish food. It is always fun to order the items with a show to add some fun to your dinner. We ordered multiple items from the menu which is highly recommended so you can try multiple things and share with your table family style. The Pottery Kebab is a must the flavors are amazing and the meat is fork tender! (One of the show items) we also order the lamb chops which was a very good amount and size and cooked to perfection. Don't forget if you go you can wear some of the Turkish clothing and take pictures to top of your visit! read more

Amazing!!! As a Turkish It's definitely real Turkish food!! Service was great!! Feels like home!! read more

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Consistently excellent. We've never had a bad meal there. The service is warm and family, friendly. My lamb shank was for tender with a great flavor. read more

New favorite local spot in Gastonia! I got the chicken kabab and my husband got the lamb casserole - both were delish! The presentation of the casserole was amazing and had such a unique flavor. The bread, olive oil and butter candle before the meal was a fun touch. Also, best baklava I've had in my life - not overly sweet like some recipes I've had. read more

My new favorite restaurant!!! From the ambience to the food to the service it's 5 stars all the way around! I highly recommend. read more

Constantine’s Restaurant - Flaming cheese - Italian Near Me - Gastonia, North Carolina

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Amazing spot! The food was fresh, flavorful, and perfectly seasoned--especially the kebabs and fresh bread. The staff was super friendly and attentive, and the atmosphere felt warm and authentic. Don't skip the baklava, it's the best I've had! Definitely coming back. read more

Constantine’s Restaurant - Italian Near Me - Gastonia, North Carolina

The food here was very good. I had the grilled meatballs which was gilled minced beef and lamb with special Turkish kofta spice served with Turkish rice, grilled tomatoes, peppers and fried tomato. It was very delicious. The meal came with this bread that looked like a balloon. It was good. The service was good. The ambience was nice. read more

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