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    Istanbul Cafe

    4.3 (348 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 12:45 AM (Next day)
    Updated 1 month ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Howard L.

    Food was good, Lentil soup and Doner plate. This was my second time here and definitely will be back again.

    Delish Baklava
    Dick G.

    Bon and I were in Centerreach for Dr. Appt..finished up and we're hankering for vittles..Istanbul cafe only 5 minutes away and off we went. Been awhile since last visit and time for revisit for Turkish food. Arrived, settled in and perused the menu. I had been craving liver and their fried Liver was outstanding! Tender and tasty..Yum! Forr mains Bon got Gyro Plattet and i had Daily Special..meatloaf and mashed potatoes ..delish! For dessert we shared Baklava washed down with potent Turkish Coffee. Great service,quality ingredients and preparation..Mmmm..

    Warm bread served with melted butter.
    Hope S.

    The Honey and I have ordered take out from this establishment many times. Tonight we decided to sit down inside the restaurant to enjoy dinner. We called and made reservations for 8:15. We were greeted warmly and seated promptly. In addition to the seating area to the right as you walk in, the restaurant has an area to the left that houses the kitchen and a long bakery enclosure. This is filled with all sorts of yummy traditional desserts. We ordered our usual of lamb soup, it's packed with chunks of lamb and seasonings! It's my favorite soup to get here. And on a frigid night like tonight, hit the spot! We both had the lamb shank entree. Tender fall off the bone meat with carrots and potatoes. Served with your choice of rice or salad. Warm homemade bread is served with melted butter....delicious! Friendly but slow service resulted in this only being a four star review. After our meal was done and leftovers bagged, no one asked if we needed anything else. And we even sat there ten extra minutes waiting for the check. The quality of the food is excellent and overall our visit was a pleasant one.

    Best Turkish tea!
    Lida K.

    We had a lovely lunch at Istanbul cafe! Dropping my son back to school and we're surprised by this lovely establishment. We were greeted by a nice young g man at the door. He welcomed us in Turkish. Then escorted us to view their specials of the day! The place was very clean, the food was delicious the service was prompted , and the experience was lovely. We can't wait to go back again!

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    Elias L.

    I've never had Turkish food so I wanted to give this place a shot to get it going. I had their mixed meat platter to sample their range of offerings. My favorite meats were the grilled chicken breast (chicken shish?), chicken adana, lamb patty, and shaved lamb. All fantastic, very well seasoned and pair great with the included white sauce. As for the lamb shish and singular lamb chop, not a fan. Both were dry and gamey, the lamb chop had some chewy unrendered fat as well. I also found their bread lacking, stale-like in texture and not optimal for stuffing with food. Their rice was lovely but the accompanying salad that came with the meal had practically no dressing on it and was quite unremarkable. When it comes to portions though they have you set, I was able to make two hefty meals out of this. This platter was suitable for my higher protein needs but it was certainly not memorable enough to get again, I'd rather opt for a platter with the meats I enjoyed.

    Pat R.

    The food was delicious - we enjoyed chicken sishi meal, sukuk pide, complimentary bread and spreads (babaganoush, eggplants spread hummus etc.) We couldn't resist a serving of baclava to go either. Staff was excellent- attentive, fast , patient and we observed how warm they've were to some people who were clearly regulars. Made us want to become regulars too! We ate on the more casual side of the restaurant but the main dining area looked very nice and very busy on a Friday night. The carry out business was booming too tonight.

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    Ditas F.

    Exceptional Turkish cuisine! My preference is the lamb shank, which is outstanding. The servings are generous and the price is very competitive.

    Pistachio & maybe walnut baklava
    Felicia H.

    I searched for the best baklava in Suffolk County, and the results came back with Istanbul Cafe. I read the reviews and most of the reviews were mixed. The negative reviews focused on restaurant food quality, not being great, and more importantly, customer service was quite rude if you are not of Turkish descent. However, since I am not of Turkish descent, and I was greeted with open arms, and the representative explained in detail everything that I was looking at in the bakery and was extremely helpful. as far as the food quality, it looks OK and tasted like any other baklava that I've had, so nothing special to write about. Definitely not worth me returning, but if I lived local, then I might choose this location to try different options. Other than that, it tasted like baklava that I've had anywhere else, except for a bakery in Istanbul, lol.

    Saqib M.

    I've been visiting this place since the early 2000s, and unlike many spots that tend to decline over time, this one keeps improving. I really enjoy their food, especially the hummus and Adana kebab--though I do wish there was an option to make it spicier, like in Turkey. I usually order tea as well. The food is always fresh, and the service is excellent.

    Alessandra C.

    Loved the food , service was excellent too! I had the mixed meats platter that the server recommended... the lamb gyro was to die for! Their dessert selection is incredible... had to take some to go. I will definitely be back!

    Kendra H.

    Before my trip to Istanbul, I decided to try some authentic Turkish food as a precursor. To my amazement, the food here was fantastic! I tried the chicken Adana Kebab and Turkish tea. The food was delicious! The meat wasn't salty at all, it had the perfect flavoring and the rice with the yogurt sauce is just to die for. I loved everything I had eaten and so did my nephew who had the gyro meat with rice. The restaurant is clean and has a really nice ambiance. The pictures of Istanbul on the wall were beautiful and added to the authentic feel of the place. Service was good as well. Next time, I'll try their bakery section. It seemed extensive and there were many great items to choose from.

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    Excellent food,ok service, authentic Turkish ambiance. very informal, reasonable prices.

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    The food is amazing, and freshly made immersed in flavors! Service was fast, and the ambiance and everyone inside is super sweet!

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    This establishment not only has amazing food and tea, the service was amazing! I will definitely be coming back.

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    Consistently good food. Quick, prompt service. Open really late. Desserts galore to grab and go. Must try.

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    this place is so comforting. the service is great and the food is fantastic. i would highly recommend

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