Was looking for a lean place to eat this past weekend that wasn't over crowded with valentine couples. Not familiar with Morgantown all that much even though we've been there several times and live in the state. Was excited to find this spot because I knew the meat would be spiced with all kinds of delicious seasonings. You could smell the coal and the meat as soon as you pulled in. Everything was amazing and the guys working there were f'ing awesome. Baklava was incredible along with everything else we ordered. I have 3 kids and they all loved the food. Going back every time we're in town. Incredible. read more

Istanbul Restaurant - Mediterranean Near Me - Morgantown, West Virginia

Excellent food......great service. The staff was super helpful. I really didn't know much about this cuisine. I would go again. read more

Istanbul Restaurant - Eggplant dish was wonderful! - Mediterranean Near Me - Morgantown, West Virginia

Our first time ordering from here did not impress. The "main course" lamb gyro plate consisted of approximately 80% rice by weight and was accompanied by a small portion of lettuce salad with some kind of sauce on it and a pita. The lamb was dry and both lamb and rice were flavorless. The sauce was the consistency of water. No feta cheese or olives as shown in photos on Yelp. My partner had the falafel plate and while the falafels themselves were excellent as was the hummus, there's too much flavorless rice included, again with the watery sauce and lettuce salad, no feta cheese or olives. I won't be coming back. read more

Nice hidden gem in Morgantown, WV. Ordered Inma Balderi (eggplant). Very flavorful. Owner's were very polite and friendly!!

Spectacular restaurant with authentic Turkish cuisine as well as beautiful tapestries to add to the ambiance. Vegan options were plentiful and the food was delicious. Even better than the food, was the service. Par excellence! We'll be back. read more

Delicious & authentic Turkish cuisine made and served by wonderful souls! The hot tea is a must-have to complete this amazing experience. read more

Istanbul Restaurant - Kofta Piyaz - Mediterranean Near Me - Morgantown, West Virginia

We have eaten here a few times, and need to come back more regularly. Everything is always sooo good and the service is always great! The first time we came, we had our four kids with us and we all ordered something different. My husband and I just had the grape leaf appetizer, jungle kebab, and chicken shesh wrap. All has been VERY good! read more

We ordered our food by phone and they said it would be apx 1 hour. When we arrived to pick it up, they let us know that they were out of boxes and that it could be another 1-2 hours. They did not mention that when we ordered. We finally gave up on the portion of our order that was not boxed and ordered from somewhere else for those who did not get their order. What a fiasco. The food was good, but not worth it. read more

All of the entrees I've tried have been great! Hummus and falafel are really great too. One of the top restaurants in Morgantown. Owners are very nice and welcoming. read more

This place was incredible. I have never had Turkish that stands out as exceptional. This is that place. The guy at the counter was awesome too! read more

This place was very cute, their food was pretty good for my first time at a Greek restaurant. I had a chicken wrap with all the stuff that a gyro has because they only have lamb gyro. The service was good and the restaurant looked nice. read more

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Please please please give this place a chance! I knew I was coming back to have more food even before I opened my to-go box. The man working was so kind! He new I was a first time customer and handed me a paper menu and we discussed what kind of food I like. He then proceeded to circle all the menu items he think I'd like in addition to showing off the lamb in the food case. I would love to go back and sit down for food someday, too! You're probably waiting to hear about the food though! Boy was it good. The dolma was perfectly wrapped and tasted so good with the olive oil. The main dish was also Amazing. This rice is so delicious and they give you so much you won't go hungry. The meat was also mouth watering. I can't wait to try more things from this place! read more

Istanbul Restaurant - Lamb gyro (left) and dolma (right) - Mediterranean Near Me - Morgantown, West Virginia

We were in town for work and didn't think we would ever find halal food in Morgantown. Not only did we find this place but it was so satisfying. The food tasted fresh and homemade and the kitchen was so clean (coming from someone highly sensitive about this issue). Non-greasy, high quality meat. The service was also great and reminded us of back home. I got the chicken shish sandwich and my husband got the ali nazik. Both great. Happy to have such a good halal meat option in an otherwise hard to find area. read more

Istanbul Restaurant - Menu - Mediterranean Near Me - Morgantown, West Virginia

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The best falafel that I ever had. The babbaganush was also excellent. My husband loved the lamb gyro. Will definitely be back on my next trip to Morgantown. read more

The food is pretty tasty, but it's really overpriced. I had the beyti, and even though it tasted great, it was too expensive for the portions. The staff were really nice though and accommodating. read more

My favorite part was the tea, I must have had at least 5 of them. I would deffo come back!

The food was okay. It was good but nothing remarkable. I thought it was high priced for what you got.

Excellent food. Very nice staff. Cool vibe. We are excited to eat here again. Try the lamb shish!! read more

Istanbul Restaurant - Turkish coffee - Mediterranean Near Me - Morgantown, West Virginia

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The food was quite tasty, and authentically prepared. All three of us felt it was comparable to the cuisine we enjoyed while in Turkey. Prices were reasonable. The dining room was nicely decorated and clean. Service was mixed. The staff were friendly, but our appetizer came once we were well into the main course. One of us went without a refill of hot tea for most of our time there. Though it is traditional in Turkish restaurants to be served and left to enjoy one's meal, we felt that appearances at our table were too far apart. read more

Wow, wow, wow! Came with my sister-in-love and nephew. We had hummus with pita, greek salad, Iskender kebab and chicken shish. Everything was exactly as it should be, spiced perfectly and served by kind, attentive waitstaff. The feta on the Greek salad was very tasty, portions are generous, the hummus homemade, the pita served fresh and hot, the yogurt on the Iskender kebab platter a perfect compliment to the spiced tomato sauce. No leftovers for us! My nephew says he would give them ten stars if he could! I have hopes of working my way through the menu in the coming months. read more

Knew we had to come try this place after seeing pictures of the food. Istanbul Restaurant did not disappoint! We ordered the falafel appetizer, the kofte izgara and baklava. All were delicious and beautiful to look at. Wonderful dinner and outstanding service as well! This place is a MUST try read more

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Excellent food! We were in to n for a tournament and wanted to try something different. We really enjoyed our meal.

I love this place. The food is very good and the owners are quite helpful and nice. They make great recommendations and remember what I liked from visits over a month ago. Very fresh and made to order. I love the sides and the lamb kabob was awesome.,,don't let the tricky location deter a visit. You will enjoy. read more

Istanbul Restaurant - Mediterranean Near Me - Morgantown, West Virginia

Stopped in for a quick lunch, and was very impressed. Their falafel is amazing! (Amaze-balls)? Service was beyond friendly. Don't sleep on the baklava - it's a perfect little treat after your meal Definitely a little gem in Morgantown! read more

I have never received such hospitality in a restaurant. Our server was so attentive and kind. He helped us order, and kept bringing us dish after dish of delicious Turkish dishes. Then he treated us with a demonstration of spinning our beverages without spilling a drop. Exceptional service. Exceptional food. read more

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Delicious Turkish food. Highly unexpected and because of that even more excited to find it in Morgantown WV. Highly recommended. Service was very good also as expected in any decent Turkish place. read more

I had the felafel wrap. It was perfect. Service is excellent. Comfortable and delici ous. Great for vegans and vegetarians.

Best falafel taste and texture I've come across. Certainly a memorable experience and a diamond in the rough.

Small restaurant with excellent Turkish food. We did the falafel plate, lentil soup and veggie app sampler. Everything was so delicious. The baganouj was smokey and flavorful. I also highly recommend the jungle babaganouj, we tried both kinds. If you like spice all for a side of the house hot sauce. The rice pudding and baklava were delightful. Staff ate wonderful and friendly. read more

Great service. Friendly, considerate staff. Wonderful meal. Recommend for anyone local or visiting the morgantown wv area. Looking forward to returning next time we're in town! read more

Just had lunch!!!!! Just the BEST! Flavorful with attention to detail. Had the hummus and dolmas... then iskander and finished with kunafa!!! Just perfect! Service was excellent!!! Will be back, soon! read more

Food was excellent. Great service. I'd have given five stars but waited and waited for the server to bring my ticket. Finally went to the counter to pay. Also they need to update their menu on yelp. Choices and prices had changed. They have a nice selection of imported Turkish gift items, but almost nothing was priced. read more

Amazing restaurant, food, and service. Everything is excellent! The owner is a very nice person and tries to make every customer happy. Try the kebabs. We are lucky to have this restaurant here in Morgantown! read more

Istanbul Restaurant - Iskander Kebab - Mediterranean Near Me - Morgantown, West Virginia

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New restaurant in Morgantown. Authentic Turkish food that tastes home made. Meat is marinaded over 3-4 dates, even bread is made fresh. Came here twice and always consistent. Very nice owner who ensures your happy. I'm sure as the business grows the decor will even change and feel more like Turkey. read more

What a fantastic surprise. We had been wanting to try them out and now upset we waited so long. Service and food were second to none. Highly recommend the cold appetizer platter and wish you luck on picking a favorite. The lamp shank was so tender and flavorful. My kids lamb gyro were so big and tasty. Don't forget the Turkish tea to end your meal. read more

Stopped here for a quick meal after a workout at the WVU Rec center. Picked due to close proximity. Ordered lamb shish , grape leaves and chicken gyro. Lamb was tender and tasty and my teen son loved the chicken gyro (which was JAM packed with chicken.) Compared to Cairo 2 Gos Chicken Shwarma Wrap the Gyro was larger, more densly filled. The rice side dish was perfectly cooked and tasty. Dining experience was simple, not fancy reminiscent of entering a small family owned eatery in a NYC burrough. We will definitely order takeout in the future for the Gyros! Looking forward to trying the baklava next visit. read more

Great service and amazing food! Best Turkish place I have been to. Definitely recommend for anyone in the area read more

Istanbul Restaurant - Family platter - Mediterranean Near Me - Morgantown, West Virginia

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What an amazing find! We came to Morgantown for a basketball game and if we return it will DEFINITELY be to eat at Istanbul! The falafel is the best we've had anywhere. Please order it. We asked the owner/chef for recommendations and he thought we should try Iskender Kebab. The meat was so tender, so mildly flavorful and the sauce was incredible. It has small pieces of toasted pita underneath and that made for a unique and delicious bite. We also ordered Beyti, because he said it had a little touch of heat. It was also very good! It breaks my heart that we live in South Carolina; if we lived anywhere close we'd gladly make the drive. The owner is gracious and kind. It's such a pleasure to have wonderful food that's prepared with love. You can taste it in every bite! read more

The food is amazing. The appetizer sampler with a carrot salad is a treat. The staff are kind and clearly love making sure that people have a great dining experience. read more

Appeared to be predominantly take-out as we dined inside. Chicken gyro wrap was very tasty as well as the lamb gyro. Hummus was excellent, wish it came with more of the delicious bread. read more