This restaurant is found is a shopping strip mall. Walking up to the restaurant was nothing special until you walk in the door. From the time we greeted until the time we left, what a wonderful experience! You know you are in the right place when you see mostly locals. The decor and lighting in the restaurant was so relaxing. Arsham, our server was professional and knowledgeable. He also made our drinks, a Smokey old fashion and a Sidecar that were incredibly smooth. We are familiar with Turisk food but wanted to try something we have not had before. Arsham was great at recommending items. We ordered the Istanbul Pide which gave you a variety of kusbasi, mozzarella, and seasoned ground beef. We also ordered Beef Chop Shish which was ribeye steak skewer , rice pilaf, & red onion salad. All very well seasoned. I loved how the kitchen had an opening so you saw who was cooking. We were travel through and were so glad we had dinner here. It was definitely authentic made with fresh ingredients. Whether you are local or just traveling through, I highly recommend this place. It's not just a place to eat but an experience! read more

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Decent food - not great unless you like red meat though. Prices are higher than most similar places

Update: tried to order Doner at 710pm on Sunday and for the 3rd time I've been told they are out of it. They close at 10pm. No longer patronizing this location. read more

Yes, yes, and YES. I've been on the hunt for some good Mediterranean cuisine, and never even thought of Turkish food before. But this spot has proven that Turkish cuisine easily beats the other regional options (sorry, not sorry). We were here on a birthday dinner for hubs, and I really enjoyed myself in this stylish, moderately upscale restaurant. The service was so-so, and way more relaxed than I've experienced for typical American dining. I'll attribute that to cultural differences in service, because the food and ambience made up for it big time. Everything tasted phenomenal. Absolutely phenomenal. Again, the service was a little disappointing. Our servers were generally young, and spent a lot of time hanging by the kitchen. But they were friendly in the few interactions we had, which was appreciated. The food came out very quickly. It was beautifully plated on equally beautiful dining sets. The Cabernet Sauvignon (albeit unknown to the server) was delicious. Great portions. Even better seasoning. You know it's real when they season the rice! We were able to get a slice of the most immaculate, robustly flavored baklava I've ever had the pleasure of tasting. They put a little birthday candle on it as well. I couldn't have chosen a better place to celebrate. Extra bonus points for the clean and well-appointed restrooms. They had an installed bidet y'all...... A BIDET! If you know, you know! This spot will surely be a go-to for me moving forward. read more

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I'm a fan. Service was great and friendly. Gave us some recommendations, which very much aligned with what I was planning on ordering. So that was good encouragement for my choices. Food was fantastic, tried some new unfamiliar Turkish food. Hummus was great. Doner Kebab was tasty. The Turkish Manti was very new for us, but wife and I really liked it. Never had dumplings with yogurt before. The Kubasi Pride was interesting and good. Like a Turkish Pizza? Kids Grilled Chicken for the little one which was basically Chicken Kebab. Finally finished off with some delicious rice pudding. This place looks very new, ambiance of is modern and clean with some classic Turkish ceiling chandeliers? Regardless, a nice experience. Plan on making it one of our regular stops. The area seems fairly new with several interesting restaurants. read more

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We were welcomed and seated quickly without a reservation on an October Friday evening. Knowing the restaurant hasn't been open for long, we were pleasantly surprised to see it filling up and getting busier as we ordered. We had some questions about the menu so the server was helpful in giving us advice. There is a very limited bar menu, and the wine isn't good. However, the food was tasty and fresh. The dips come with pita and just a few vegetables. The Pide is a bread-based appetizer to share - we chose the Istanbul Pide so we could try three different flavors. The Beef Shish was fantastic. It was extremely cold in the restaurant, which was a shame - layer up to stay warm! We had to call the server over several times for extra water, drinks, silverware etc so the meal was a little slower than we'd expected. Overall it was a good experience, and we'd return (with heavy sweaters!) to try more of the entrées. Hopefully they'll expand the bar offerings over time too. Glad to have Istanbul in the neighborhood! read more

Istanbul Restaurant - Baba Ghanoush, Spicy Cheese Dip and Labneh. Istanbul Pide. - Turkish Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

Went here with a friend for lunch today. Beautifully decorated space. Service was top notch. Food came quickly, plates were removed, overall efficient and courteous! We ordered a trio cold appetizer and a lentil soup for a vegan person and a combo pide and iskender kebab for other 2 to share. Food was good but a bit under seasoned. We had to ask for salt and pepper. Well made but a little more seasoning could have elevated it. We also ordered kunifa which was well made and perfectly sweet. Overall, worth a visit to try new dishes but I was totally disappointed to see that there was no veggie option in the entree section so for our family with a vegan member, it will be hard choice. Hence the 4 stars! read more

This is my second visit to this restaurant and the experience was very similar both times! We walked in and were seated very quickly. The restaurant looks nice on the inside, it has an industrious look coupled with Turkish highlights. The servers are very friendly here and the food is wonderful. We had many dishes to include: Beet salad- big enough to share with up to four people. It has arugula, beets, feta, walnuts, dried cranberries and balsamic with olive oil. Amazing flavors! Liver app- I enjoy liver, so for me it was delicious. It comes with onion, tomatoes, parsley and thin layers of pita like bread triangles. The pick 3 cold mezze had the Labne, smoked eggplant and hummus (1st visit) eggplant was absolutely delicious. The Labne was also a big hit and can be used as a dip for your proteins. Falafel- cooked very well and comes with tahini and hummus. Could pretty much make a meal out of this. Beef hummus- The beef is tender and seasoned well. It's laid on top of the hummus, so nothing really out of the ordinary here, but it is delicious. Lahmacun- I'm not the biggest fan of this dish, but my wife really likes it. I prefer Pide Chicken kabob- very tender, seasoned just right. This is my favorite! although I can't find the pictures, I also had the beef kabob on my first visit, along with the lamb chops. The beef was super tender and delicious. The lamb was also very delicious. The first time I was here, I had my in-laws with me, who visit Istanbul twice a year. They said that this place has great food, it's as good as some of the better restaurants in Istanbul. The restrooms are very clean and the service is great! This is my new go-to spot, so I'll be back soon, I'm sure. read more

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Finally a place to get lahmacun and pide! Everything tasted delicious and authentic. The portions are huge and we definitely over ordered. The lahmacun itself is 4 big pieces. The place is nice and spacious and the service is quick and great. There's ample parking outside so it's an easy place to visit and get great food. read more

Istanbul Restaurant - Turkish Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

One of the best dining experiences we have had in this area. The restaurant is beautiful. We stopped by on a Saturday at 3:30 pm. It wasn't too busy. We got seated right away and the food came out quickly. We started with a teapot of their special tea which was amazing and I loved the Turkish sugar cubes. We ordered the doner kebab and the lahmacun. Both were amazing and the portions very generous. The shaved beef was so tender and I loved the spices. The rice was cooked perfectly and very flavorful. The lahmacun is unique and a special find. It was large and so moist yet the bread was crispy. All the flavors and spices were great. I absolutely love this place and it's perfect for a date night or a night out with friends. I would come back here to try every other dish on the menu. read more

If you are looking for some home made Mediterranean food thiiiiiiis is the spot to go, My very first experience was impressive on so many levels for one the owner at the time and her husband were AMAZING made us feel at home and like family (1st time there off rip) and then there is the food, simply a match made in heaven is what I call it! Cute little place nothing spectacular on the looks but it is cute and it definitely feels cozy. I will continue to go here because I feel like my mother in law and sister in laws are up in there cooking even with the new owners the food is still top notch read more

Istanbul Restaurant - Grape leaves, falafel, veggie Pattie's, and cheese poppers. - Turkish Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

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The ambiance was beautiful. The waitress was so sweet and polite joins arrival and took her time to assist with the menu seeing this was our 1st visit. The food was tasty but not overly flavorful. We each ordered different menu items and no one complained. The seasoning is just different and my fish was a little charred. read more

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Came here on a Saturday night for a nice dinner, and it did not disappoint. The mezze trio was delicious! Especially the smoked eggplant. The Adana kabob was juicy and well-seasoned. And the rice pudding was insanely good! The waitress recommended it as it is made in house, and I'm glad I listened. They were still getting their liquor license when I went, but I think they have it now. The restaurant is beautiful and the staff is friendly. Will definitely be back! read more

This was a feast! Beautiful restaurant with attentive professional service. We started with the meze trio (smoked eggplant, labneh and babaganoush) , cheese cigars, and Lahmacun. Then moved to the whole branzino, Iskender kebab, and Turkish Manti! We finished with the sutlak (rice pudding) and kunefe. This was my first time having Turkish food and I can't wait to come back! Everything was delicious! read more

I have been to this restaurant twice now and have had wonderful experiences both times. The food is delicious and the portions are big. The smoked eggplant meze is my favorite appetizer and you can't go wrong with their kabobs. So far I have really liked everything on the menu. The service is fast and friendly too. It's another great restaurant on Buford Highway. read more

WOW this place is absolutely amazing!!! First of all, I'm normally not a fan of baba ganoush but my friend wanted to try it and holy crap it was the best thing I've ever had! The people are so lovely and the ambiance is nice, it gives off a cool middle eastern vibe. The Turkish Manti is absolutely delicious and unlike anything I've ever had before. It was comforting, flavorful and warm. It reminded me of home in some way. I also absolutely loved the Iskender kebab! It's packed with flavor and it was a huge hit for all my friends as well read more

My family is open to all types of foods from the world but our friends are hard to please. We went to Istanbul yesterday expecting some sort of food drama from our friends but we were totally amazed. The food was great, service was good, atmosphere was nice and the flavors were excellent. This is the best Turkish restaurant I have been to so far and I have been to several in different states. We were already planning our next dinner there before paying for our meals. read more

One of the best Turkish restaurants in Atlanta. Especially, their lahmacun is great. Manti is also worth to try.

I really went back for the appetizers. All the food was good. Service excellent. They were out of the dumplings I wanted to order so I had the Doner again which is like a gyro meat. Very thin sliced. They say they make it there. Not too busy when I went and we had a nice quiet meal with the rest of our table. Brought home more food and had it today. Don't know what I was thinking, still no pictures. Got the 3 appetizer combo. Hummus, smoked eggplant, and baba ganoush. Smoked eggplant was the best but all 3 were great as well as the bread they give you. read more

Wife suggested a new Turkish restaurant nearby and having been to Turkey I went in with an attitude...well, I got schooled! Beautiful restaurant and excellent Turkish food! The cold mezze babaganoush, labneh and the spicy ezme were delicious (mezze trio) - although I would recommend only one for two people! The bread is also fresh and delicious. Had the Doner Kebab and Chicken Shish - highly recommend. Must drink Doner with Ayran! End the meal with Turkish tea or Turkish coffee! Will be back to try the other delicious items on the menu (e.g. Iskander Kebab) and the baklava at the end (we were too full this time!) Kudos to our waitress! She was very attentive and made great recommendations (e.g. spicy ezme). read more

Delicious döner, fabulous. Best you can get in the USA. However, I am not satisfied with the employees. Employees are snooty and eager to get you to spend money. Prices are already RIDICULOUSLY high. Döner should not cost so much. The meat was a bit dry however the flavours were incredible. Would go back, with an attitude though. read more

Unbelievably fantastic food and excellent service . Every dish we tried was delicious but the kunefe brought tiears to our eyes.

me and husband came here for our anniversary - not ever having tried Turkish food. We had Emory as our server and he was so attentive and helpful with recommendations to ensure the highest possible experience. We were so thrilled with our experience, we will 100% be back and ask for him again! read more

This is our second time in one week and we just had to come back and try some more of the items on the menu and it did not disappoint. I've been living in the US over 20 years and this is the most authentic Turkish food I have had in all my years of living here. I definitely recommend the Iskender, Beyti Kebap, Pide, Lentil Soup, and Lahmacun. All of these are dishes that have small nuances that can very easily take it from really good to bad with one small touch but here they aced every single one. Five star read more

Excellent food and service. Everything was authentic and delicious. Highly recommend going!

Good food but service not perfect. Liked it. Lahmacun good. Tried a couple of time. Ambiance is fine

Great lahmacun and Beyti kebap!! Their kofta and Arnavut liver are also delicious. Overall a great experience.

Very tasty food and nice presentation. Very nice atmosphere and decoration. Service was excellent read more

Istanbul Restaurant - Istanbul pide - Turkish Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

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I don't like trying new things because I fear spending money on food I won't eat, very wasteful to me. The food here surprised me . I really enjoyed it read more

Beautiful space and decoration. Had a great time. Food was so so good and service was great.

This is a new Turkish restaurant in Doraville. Really nice family restaurant with great food, very nice hospitality, very beautiful young people taking good care of us. The quality of meat is up to par, and everything we tried really taste better than the ones I tried in Turkey. read more

This is one of the best Restaurant in Atlanta Everything is so good I Never Had a Bad Experience with them

Her zaman düzenli olarak geldiğim bir restorandı. Sürekli gelen bir müşteriye böyle bir saygısızlık yapılıyorsa, yeni gelecek müşterilerin hiç şansı yok demektir. Well done pişmiş bir et döner (gyro) siparişi verdim. Ancak siparişim istediğim gibi gelmedi; et dönerin son kalan kısmını kalın parçalar halinde kesip, çiğ şekilde göndermişlerdi. Tabağımı geri gönderdim ve yeni kesilmiş, well done pişmiş bir et döner istedim. Çalışanlardan biri, dönerin sonunun kaldığını ve başka bir şey sipariş vermem gerektiğini söyledi. Bunu anlayışla karşıladım; sonuçta böyle durumlar olabilir, karşılıklı anlayış önemli. Bunun üzerine Adana kebap siparişi verdim. Ben masada Adana kebabımı beklerken, az önce geri gönderdiğim tabağın içindeki, salça sosuna bulanmış etleri alıp, saçma sapan bir yerde ısıtarak tekrar önüme getirdiler. Paylaştığım fotoğrafta da görüldüğü gibi, insanın önüne konulamayacak kadar kötü bir tabak servis edildi. Bu durumu beğenmeyip hesabı istedim. Bana yapılan açıklamada, içerideki şeflerin inat ettiği söylendi. Üstelik tabağı daha da rezil bir halde geri gönderdiler. Şimdiye kadar her şey gayet iyiydi; hatta günde 3 öğün burada yemek yediğim zamanlar bile olmuştu. Ancak sürekli gelen bir müşterisini kaybetmekten korkmadan bu şekilde davranabiliyorlarsa, "bize yapmazlar" diye kimse düşünmesin. This used to be a restaurant I visited regularly. If this kind of disrespect can happen to a loyal, repeat customer, then new customers have no chance at all. I ordered a well-done gyro (doner). However, it was not prepared as requested. They served me thickly cut pieces from the very end of the meat, and it was undercooked. I sent the plate back and asked for freshly cut, well-done gyro. One of the staff members told me that the doner was finished and suggested I order something else. I understood the situation, as these things can happen, and mutual understanding is important. I then ordered an Adana kebab. While I was waiting for my Adana kebab, they took the meat from the plate I had already returned--meat that was covered in tomato sauce--heated it somewhere improperly, and brought it back to my table. As you can see in the photo I shared, this plate was something that should never be served to a customer. I did not accept it and asked for the check. The explanation I was given was that the chefs inside were "being stubborn." On top of that, they sent the plate back in an even worse condition. Up until this incident, everything had been great. There were times when I ate here three times a day. However, if they are not afraid of losing a loyal customer and are willing to treat people this way, don't assume it won't happen to you. 1 mutlu müşteri 1 müşteri getirir, 1 mutsuz müşteri 10 müşteri götürür. read more

I have had lunch here on two occasions -- I had to reorder the same entree and main dish on the second visit as it was so good the first visit. Both of my dining partners loved their meals as well. The portion sizes are quite generous ( great for sharing or take home for a second meal). If you are pescatarian or vegetarian you have plenty to choose from (as will carnivores). The service was also great -- friendly, prompt, and they check in on you to see if you need anything else at appropriate intervals. Highly recommend! read more

The food was fresh and delicious, the staff super friendly, and the space is awesome. Great for lunch or date night!

The prices are reasonable, the food is good, there is no problem with parking. The staff is also nice. The food is fresh.

this is some of the best turkish food i've had in my life, and i've had a lot. absolutely bomb. the meat is succulent and juicy, very flavorful, you can't go wrong with any of it. they make it all in house, even the gyro. the liver and branzino is also very good. everything i had was phenomenal. i have no photos because we ate it all quickly. the waitress is also INCREDIBLY kind and helpful!!!! had great recommendations and was just generally great. service was pretty quick! elegant decor and ambiance. read more