Whew. I'm so thankful for the side that suggested to my wife that we should try this establishment. It was a real treat. Had some Turkish beer, kabobs, Mediterranean salad, the awesome warm and bubbly bread (reminds me of naan), and soups. Sure couldn't eat it all but it was great to graze around the menu. The service was completely on point, complete with some good spirited sarcasm, and the vibe is upscale chill. Clean as a whistle. Just sayin. We couldn't find anything that wasn't great to perfect, be sure to try both or either the lentil and the mushroom soups and that salad was epic. Go getcha some yall, and grab a reservation too because the word is out! Cheers. read more

The staff was amazing and made you feel like family. They definitely have passion on how they serve and the dishes they bring out.

Great food, service and price. Very authentic and great atmosphere. We dine as a family with a young kid and the servers were super kind. Great cocktails and the quality of the food is super fresh! Worth the drive to Gastonia read more

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Today, on a whim, we decided to go to Constantine's Restaurant (where Booja used to be). I must add that I am truly glad we did. We were seated, and Ruben, one of the partners/owners (I hope I spelled it correctly), and Ayup attended to us. The menu is extensive, so it took some time to look it over. To begin, the ambiance is so pleasant. It is rare to find a restaurant with white tablecloths and red cloth napkins, especially in this area. The music in the background is a nice addition as well. We started with the MOONSHINE PASTRY (BALLI BÖREK), which was absolutely delicious. I could easily eat four more of them. The honey served with them is also a nice touch. Along with the pastry, we were also served the Lavash along with a butter candle (to be fair, we didn't realize this at first so try it out and enjoy it with the Lavash) I had the pleasure of enjoying the SULTAN STUFFED CHICKEN (SULTAN TAVUK SARMA). The saffron sauce used to top the chicken was delectable, to say the least. The vegetables were cooked perfectly and full of flavor. I especially enjoyed the spinach in the stuffed chicken and was pleased that the mushrooms did not overpower the taste of the other ingredients. Mushrooms can sometimes be overpowering when used excessively in a dish. My husband had the pleasure of enjoying the RIBEYE STEAK (ANTİKROT). It was one of the best steaks we have ever tried. One minor query I have is that it was asked to be cooked medium, but it was medium rare. My husband isn't too fond of it like that, but I never mind a perfect steak medium rare. He still enjoyed it, though, with no problems. I tasted the Turkish rice, and we swapped my potatoes for his rice Hehe. I became so obsessed with the rice that I asked for a side of it to take home. The food was so good that we finished our meals completely. Onto the desert... I am someone who, if a place has coffee that I can enjoy at the end, I definitely indulge myself in a cup. Turkish coffee is not for the weak. If you don't like a truly bold cup of Joe, this isn't for you. But I truly enjoyed it. Last but not least, for our dinner, we shared the CHOCOLATE SOUFFLÉ (ÇİKOLATALI SUFLE). My husband enjoyed the fruit and ice cream; my favorite was definitely the yummy SOUFFLÉ. I like dark chocolate , so a purer cacao for me is truly appreciated. To add to our experience, it was a lovely evening filled with amazing food, great music , and a romantic and elegant ambiance. This is a perfect restaurant for a date. It is not one of those places where you think you would spend a small amount, but for quality, you have to pay, so please keep that in mind. Also, my review is based on my taste buds and what I like; you may not enjoy it as much as I did. I am what you call a catadora and enjoy new foods all the time. I like to get out of my comfort zone. This is a restaurant I will definitely return to. I would like to thank Ayup and Ruben again for the amazing service they provided. I also took the liberty of adding the menu to my review. read more

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This was the perfect birthday spot as everything was perfect. My husband and I ordered 2 appetizers and 2 entrees and there was more than enough food, but the portions weren't huge...just right. The service was impeccable and everyone was very friendly and accommodating. The decor and atmosphere also make this a wonderful experience. I absolutely love the glass lanterns, they really add a brilliant touch. We will be back. read more

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We had such a wonderful dinner at Constantine's! The service was spectacular and the ambiance is tranquil and warming. It is elegant yet relaxingly casual. I've been to a number of Mediterranean restaurants in the Charlotte area, but none compare to the experience here. The food is really, really delicious! Though I am not Turkish nor an expert on this cuisine, I feel confident in saying this is the most authentic restaurant of its kind you will find in the area. Everything is super fresh, excellent quality and cooked perfectly at a phenomenal, affordable price to boot. You won't find foods overloaded with salt, seasonings or condiments here. They're simply not needed because the ingredients are just that good. Come and give it a try! I'm sure you'll be back for more, just like my family and friends. Be sure to make a reservation with OpenTable or by calling before coming to the restaurant for dinner to make sure there is a table available for your party. read more

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I am so glad that Constantine's opened and only wish I lived next door. I guess it is good that I don't because I would eat here every day. The service is excellent and the restaurant is cute and inviting. They give you bread when you sit and it looks kinda boring but is actually good. So far I have loved everything that I have tried and the favorites are, the Turkish Pastry to start, the lamb chops, and the sultan stuffed chicken. The chocolate souffle is a must for dessert! I plan to eat my way through the menu and will update once done. read more

The food was AMAZING and the service was top notch. We drove 50 minutes to come here and it did not disappoint. The staff even let us try on the traditional Turkish outfits and that was so fun!!! read more

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Great reviews from friends led us to take the 45 minute drive to try Constantines. The place gets full marks for uniqueness, authenticity, a pleasant ambience and a friendly and service oriented (and largely family...) staff. The broad menu (segmented by Anatolian and Ottoman styles) presented a large number of intriguing choices...as well as a few familiar standbys for the less adventurous eater. The bar was not well equipped or staffed for cocktails, but that provided the opportunity to learn about some surprisingly enjoyable Turkish wines. An appetizer sampler was a great way to share a number of unique and different tastes, all served with a seemingly never ending supply of poppy bread. All that said, the entrees provided a little disappointment...we four shared two - the table side flamed Pottery Kebab, and the Kebab assortment. Seasonings and flavors were interesting and good, but all of the kebab meats in both dishes were over cooked. This was so uniform that we almost wondered if it was the traditional style rather than just an off night for the kebab chef. Next time I am resolved to avoid kebab and try something like the slow roasted lamb shank. In any case...Constantine's remains a solid choice for being something very different and an enjoyable experience. read more

Such a fun restaurant! The staff are so friendly and helpful. The atmosphere feels comfortable and relaxed and the food was delicious! We had pizza, kebabs, grape leaves & the flaming cheese. Weekends are a little busy so embrace the cultural vibes and enjoy a relaxed evening with friends or family! read more

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

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Everything was delicious and the service was 10/10. It was pouring rain as we were leaving and they offered the driver an umbrella when he went to pull the car around which was so thoughtful and really made us feel like they went the extra mile. It's decorated beautifully inside and just a really cool place. I will for sure be coming back! read more

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

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I have visited Turkey 7 times and have traveled extensively throughout the Mediterranean. When we discovered Constantine's we were hopeful we would enjoy it. The instant we walked in the door we knew we had found a new favorite place. We were greeted warmly by the host as if we were old friends returning after a long trip. The food was INCREDIBLE. Service was warm, friendly and absolutely knowledgeable of the menu. We visited for lunch but I am curious about the dinner atmosphere. WE WILL BE BACK !!! Harika bir deneyim için teşekkür ederiz !!!! read more

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Look no further! The most authentic Turkish restaurant in the entire US. The food was SO delicious, our waiter was absolutely delightful, and the atmosphere was beautiful and put us right at ease. read more

Excellent Turkish cuisine! Everything came out perfectly presented , flavor was spot on!

I really had high hopes for this place but it was a letdown. The overall atmosphere is not fine dining but they're trying to give that impression. We had a reservation and were seated immediately but it took a really long time for the one waiter in the whole place to come over. Luckily the hostess had already filled our water glasses. We ordered some hummus and an entree each. They were all fine but none of them blew us out of the water. Many people around us got the pottery kebab and we didn't so maybe it was an issue with our choices. If the service was better, I would go back to try something else but at these prices I don't know that I'm willing to. read more

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The food was very bland. No flavor at all. The service was not good. The waiters were rushed, but they had time to play dress up and take photos at the couch and robes. Everything was plated well and looked good but it was bland and greasy. The fillet mignon was horrible. The lamb was worse and was so greasy. The baklava wasn't even impressive and the ice cream that came with it had a freezer burn taste. The glass of Merlot was ok. 2 bland, greasy entrees, 2 glasses of wine, baklava and 2 Turkish coffees and crappy service were definitely not worth $170.00. I'd rather go to Ruth's Chris. read more

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Absolutely fantastic! Visiting the area and wished we could take Constantine's home. We enjoyed Baba Ganoush, Moonshine Pastry, Ali Nazek Kebab, Moutanjana, Bakalava, and the Kavaklidere Yakut Turkish red wine was the perfect complement. The after dinner tea was a wonderful surprise that we enjoyed read more

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The service iwas excellent and food was delicious. My wife had the grilled Seabass and I had chicken kebabs. My wife fresh fish was full of flavor and my chicken was juicy and hot. This was our first time here and we will be back. I put before and after pictures of what we ate. You can see we really enjoyed it . read more

We ordered the clay pot with beef and it was a great surprise -the presentation was fun to watch. I would highly suggest trying this place it was worth the drive from charlotte. The Turkish tea is so good and the best baklava I have had. Everything was so good the clay pot beef was so flavorful. read more

Pretty sure I just found my new favorite restaurant:)Everything we tried was really good you can tell they put care into what they do. The staff were super friendly and made us feel very comfortable.Definitely coming back again.:)) read more

Everything is amazing! We went with our daughter and son in law who is from Turkey. He did the ordering! Oh my gosh! The service and atmosphere is so pleasant and inviting. Definitely will be back very soon! read more

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Excellence. Drama. Beauty and deliciousness all in one experience not to mention wonderful service. Can't wait to go again

The food was delicious and the service was outstanding. Will definitely go back. I had the lamb chops and highly recommend them.

Amazing food and super awesome staff! When we stopped by for lunch, everyone who worked here was very friendly and went above and beyond for our group. They have an incredible and authentic menu. We ordered a few different appetizers, entrees, and tea and coffee after our meal - everything was phenomenal! We will definitely be back! read more

Today I celebrated my birthday at this restaurants. I was pleasantly surprised! As a person very involved in the Arabic community for over 25 years, putting together events and knowing master dance teachers from Egypt/ Spain/ Turkey and all over the USA, I can categorically say that I had the best Turkish meal since I moved to NC. Constantine's is classy, elegant, beautifully decorated, you even get real tableware, real utensils and white real tablecloth and red napkins for lunch!. The food is of amazing quality, freshness, flavorful, very well presented, a pleasure to to eye and palette, with courteous excellent service, taking care of details without hovering. The prices are reasonable on top of all the rest. Reservations are recommended if you like to take the opportunity to judge and review this place after you try it. I will be back again and again without a doubt read more

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From the moment we walked in we were greeted (8) of us. Seated and asked a few questions and told he'd be right back. He was right there to take our drink order offer suggestions. The food was amazing. Most authentic Turkish but enough on the menu if you choose to eat Italian or American. From our appetizers to dessert everything was perfect. The atmosphere is lovely and fun. You really feel like you are out for a special evening. I can't say enough about the waiters. Very attentive, knowledgeable and great personalities. All in all my review is that we will be back. Thank you for a wonderful experience. read more

My girlfriend and I went here for our anniversary--and I'm glad we did. There was a professional yet relaxed atmosphere in the place. The service was wonderful--the staff were all very kind and attentive. The decor was very warm and inviting. Everyone receives complimentary bread upon being seated. The bread served was light and fluffy with a nice crisp to it. It came with a candle made out of butter--and was a very simple yet delicious start. We ordered some of the oven roasted mushrooms and moonshines pastries as our appetizers. The mushrooms were cooked well and paired with a wonderful tomato based sauce with cheese. The moonshine pastries were perhaps my favorite dish--flaky and buttery with a creamy cheese--topped with currants and served with honey and figs. The sweet and savory flavors balanced very well. The pottery Kebab was a great decision as well--the beef was so tender it nearly melted in your mouth. The vegetables were very finely roasted inside as well and all were seasoned to perfection. The Baklava was sweet, flakey, and buttery while the Chocolate soufflé was moist and rich. Both were served with refreshing strawberry Ice cream. As far as price goes, it can get a little pricey depending on what you get (especially if you're trying a lot like we were), but the genuine quality of the food is well worth it. My girlfriend and I both throughly enjoyed our meal--it is not be an exaggeration to say that this may have been the best meal we have ever had. We hope to come again soon! read more

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The food was good, but way too over priced. A lentil soup cost 10 bucks. Should normally be 4-5 Bread was good. read more

First of all the food was great! We had babaganoush, kebabs and shrimp with mushrooms. Thet start you out with a huge pita like bread, all puffed-up like a balloon. The bad part was the service. While satisfactory when they noticed you, but most of the time we went unnoticed. We waited over 30 minutes for the check despite giving all the hints - stacking our dishes, laying the credit card on the table, etc. Then when we asked for the check the waiter acted annoyed. But don't let this stop you from going. If you have the time the food is worth it read more

Amazing experience! Went with family to celebrate my birthday. The food was made fresh and served hot. Every dish we ordered was delicious. I loved my lamb with black oil and walnuts as well as my chocolate mousse desert. read more

Best food west of the city of Charlotte, the service is wonderful and the ambiance is comfortable. Must visit to enjoy the delicious food!

Excellent food outstanding service hardly recommend you should try here I will definitely be back read more

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

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The food was definitely tasteless, overpriced for what they offered and wrong portions. I think it was an absolute disaster to go there. I don't know if we did something wrong the way we eat the food or we were supposed to add something to the food. I am not sure but it was the worse food I ever had. The lamb ribs and Kebabs were terribly awful. They were tasteless and too much fat. Eating the lamb ribs was almost like eating pure sticky white fat. No seasoning, just no good. I am very disappointed. I hope they do better because it was existing to get there but horribly disappointed to try their food. read more

Second visit & I can't stop thinking about this food! Excellent service and the most amazing spices & flavors!! read more

Constantine’s Restaurant - Mixed Hot Dolma Plate - Italian Near Me - Gastonia, North Carolina

This place is ridiculously good. We drove here from Charlotte and I was blown away. I've been to Istanbul and cappadokia and this is the most authentic Turkish food I've had in the U.S. Ingredients were fresh and dishes were well presented and aromatic. Deserts delicious too. Had the stuffed grape leaves, Haydari (yogurt), Ali nazek kebab and kadayif and baklava for dessert. read more

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

This place is overpriced and the quantities are to say the least small. We asked for beef with sides and we got 3 fries and a small cup of rice. Plus the waiters seemed entitled and were rude. This place has potential but they need to work on their portions and prices. read more

Fantastic!! Drove an hour to come here and already cannot wait to come back. Husayin was a wonderful server and the presentation and food are as good as it gets ! read more

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Fabulous!! Atmosphere, service and food.. ah! All excellent!! Can't wait to invite guests. We got the chicken dish in pottery. It's a one-time use pottery w the meal inside! Presented w pyrotechnics, pottery top is cracked off by tapping w a knife, then food is poured onto a cute footed metal platter. Loved it so much!! read more

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Worth the drive! We traveled 40 minutes to try a new restaurant in Gastonia and were blown away by the experience. Hussein was our waiter and he made our first experience worth a trip back. He was attentive, friendly and accommodated any requests we made. The atmosphere was fun and vibrant. Several tv screens had a loop that showed beautiful scenes of Turkey and we had a ball trying on the different costumes after dinner. Hussein even read our fortune in the bottoms of the Turkish coffee cups. Who knew there was an app for this? The food was outstanding! We ordered appetizers, drinks, entrees and desserts. For appetizers we tried Moonshine Pastry, Imam Bayildi, Saganaki & Mixed MezeThey brought two large portions of bread, butter candles and olives for the table. We enjoyed trying the different appetizers with the bread. Everyone loved the Carrot Tarator dip. We shared a few entrees too. Two Pottery Kebabs (one beef & one chicken). The meat & vegetables are cooked inside a clay vessel and served table side from a flaming platter! This was impressive and delicious! The Beef Ribs were fall off the bone tender and flavorful. Two people ordered the Ali Nazek Kebab and thoroughly enjoyed them. We ordered Lemon Cheesecake, Molten Chocolate Cake and Baklava. I can't believe we ate so much food, but we enjoyed ourselves for at least 3 hours! When we go back, we all decided we need to try the Turkish Pides which are their pizzas. If you are nervous to try different dishes, don't worry. They have plenty of international dishes like pasta, steak, & chicken. There's something for everyone. This is a great place for groups because the more people you have, the more different dishes you get to try. They take reservations and have plenty of additional parking behind the restaurant. read more

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Food was amazing as was the service. Highly recommend. The bread was incredible. The lamb was great and the chicken.