Date Night Approved…read more Wife and I had the pleasure of dining at The Mayor's House by Selda, and it was an unforgettable experience. From the moment we walked in, the ambiance was great and the way you are welcomed in is amazing! The food matched the service 10/10! I had the Beyti Special and my wife had the Chicken Shish, both were delicious! No better way to end our meal experience but with a hot cup of çay (Turkish Tea).

Food Mid. Service almost terrible! We had three people in our party two of us ordered two different…read moreappetizers, which came with pita bread. They brought one order of pita bread. When ask for another, we were told that we could share one, even though each side came with. Two of our guests ordered the same entree, and they brought them out on one plate. It's over kept coming to the table minutes after we sat down as if we were being rushed and I didn't like that. Outcomes the food and my chicken is dry!

Had a delicious lunch at this restaurant; had been wanting to try it out since Black Walnut moved…read moreout. The warm pita bread before the meal was yummy! We enjoyed chicken crepes and chicken skewers from the lunch menu. Staff was very attentive and greeted us as we left, hope to go back and try some other dishes!

Most people in Colleyville hope this restaurant will get busy with many customers and survive, but…read morethe start has been a little rocky. The people working at the restaurant are wonderful people. Many Turkish people are part of the team and if you know the Turkish culture, you can understand the hospitality that is brought to the restaurant. Some of the dishes are fantastic while some entrees are sometimes overcooked/ dried out. Also, for the prices charged some dishes are quite undersized in volume. This is the 4th restaurant with the same ownership and with his success at the other three restaurants I suspect he will made changes to satisfy more future guests. So far a number of people who tried the restaurant one time have mentioned the same criticism noted above. But when people start receiving improved/consistent food taste & volume that matches the prices then that word can spread as well. If nothing changes the restaurant will not make it longterm. A good example is Napa Thai in Colleyville that in my view is the best Thai food in the region and is almost full every night. If this restaurant can serve the best quality people will fill up the restaurant as occurs every night at Napa Thai.

Absolutely a gem in the hospital district!…read more If you're ever in the area and need some tasty food with excellent service, this is your nod to check them out!

I can't believe I've lived in Fort Worth for 3.5 years and only just discovered Flying Carpet…read moreTurkish Cafe! This place does Turkish food justice and has so much cultural charm with the decor and warm, cozy atmosphere. We started off with the complimentary bread, which was fresh and warm. I do wish that it came with an oil dip, but it was nice to have with my meal. For my entree, I ordered the lamb gyro and absolutely loved it. I sometimes find an issue that dishes at Turkish/Middle Eastern restaurants can be salty, but it wasn't here! The salad it came with did have a bit too much pepper for my liking, but the tomatoes were incredibly juicy. Overall, the meal was delicious and light. The staff was kind and attentive, but we were also the only customers there on a late Tuesday afternoon. There's a dedicated parking lot for Flying Carpet, which is a huge plus especially for it being on Magnolia avenue. Overall, I greatly enjoyed my experience here and will definitely be coming back!

I really like this restaurant. The food was very good and it also had a good atmosphere. I got the…read morebeef kebab in my wife got the grilled Bronzino fish. Both meals were very good and I would definitely recommend the restaurant to anyone. There was also a bread service to start off the meal. That was very good as well. Overall, this is a good restaurant for a date and I would definitely recommend it.

My party and I weren't sure what we were in the mood for but decided on Istanbul Grill.. we weren't…read moredisappointed! The atmosphere was a bit on the fancier side but still relaxed, and I enjoyed looking at the decor. We immediately got our drinks and complimentary pita. We shared the cauliflower appetizer and the halloumi cheese, both of which were tasty! I got the hunkar begendi which was great.. I just wish the lamb pieces were a bit bigger. I had to try the Turkish coffee martini, which was better than most espresso martinis I've had! Our waiter was extremely attentive and helpful with recommendations throughout our dinner. I probably won't be back to Fort Worth soon, but if so, I'd come back to try their other menu items!

1) Everyone is so kind and warm. 2) The food is impeccable…read more From the warm bread with flavored lebne that was brought to the table while we waited for our entrees, to the ground beef stuffed eggplant, the shepherds salad and the moussaka... we wish we could have tried more! It was like eating LOVE. 3) it's beautiful and the wine list is stellar. We cannot wait to celebrate many special occasions here. But we will also make it our every now and then "splurge." Especially since GF items are very clearly labeled and staff seems knowledgeable so we will bring our GF people here! Can not recommend enough. Come here. Mmmm...

I was craving Mediterranean and decided to try this spot for the first time and it did not…read moredisappoint. They even have a full menu displayed outside before you walk in, which I liked. We were greeted and seated right away. Service throughout was warm and attentive, our server checked on us a few times to make sure everything was good. They started us with warm, crispy bread and a yogurt-based dip that was quite flavorful. I ordered the lamb shish kebab platter (well done), and we also tried the chicken shish kebab platter. Both came with buttery rice, a fresh salad drizzled with olive oil, and yogurt sauce. The chicken was tender and properly seasoned, but the lamb was the highlight. Lamb can easily turn dry or overly gamey if not handled right, but this was juicy, tender, and packed with flavor even when cooked well done, exactly how a good shish kebab should be. I skipped dessert this time, though they offer a few options, and I noticed what appeared to be a buffet setup, which I'm curious to try next. Overall, a solid, well executed Mediterranean meal. I'll definitely be back to explore more of the menu.

I have been coming here for years and have never written a review. My daughter and I came for…read moredinner so I remember to take pictures so I can finally write one. This is by far one of my most favorite restaurants. Everything I have ever eaten here has been delicious. You can't go wrong with whatever you order. I've never had bad service here. They are amazing whether you are dining in or picking it up. The restaurant itself has a quaint but elegant vibe. Get here fast if you haven't been!

My bestie invited me to this place in Arlington, not my usual town to dine, but I like trying new…read moreplaces. She had been to their downtown location and insisted I would love it! It's a quaint place in a little strip mall. Very clean and beautiful decor. Our server was very polite, super nice and gave us plenty of suggestions when we asked for them. WE began with the cold appetizer - with hummus and all kinds of good treats - try it. After that we split a delicious Greek salad. I ordered a lamb kabob. It was good, but I was so full I couldn't eat more than a couple of bites by the time I got to it! They had some lovely live music - an acoustic guitar - very nice. We spoke to the artist on our way out around 9pm. He was very pleasant. Stop in here, you won't be disappointed.

I popped in here for a Friday lunch because I love Mediterranean cuisine and I heard this place was…read moregreat- and I'll just say that I wasn't disappointed in the least. I shared the hummus appetizer with my buddy which was really tasty hummus served alongside fresh bread, pretty tough to beat right there. I ordered the lunch special with falafel, Adana kebab, and fries. The falafel was awesome, the perfect crispy texture on the outside of the fried chickpeas served on top of a small amount of hummus, really, really good. The Adana kebab had the perfect amount of heat to it, grilled to perfection, just really popped in my mouth with every bite. The fries were served with some type of seasoning on them and really just rounded out the meal. This place is in a modern, metal type building and well decorated. Staff was super friendly and took good care of us. I'll be back!

The staff was very generous when I stopped by for lunch on a Sunday morning. The chicken kebab…read morewasn't quite ready when I arrived at opening, so I switched to the lamb (great substitute) and the gentleman at the counter kindly gave me two baklava to make up for it. I ordered the lunch special, which includes one appetizer and one main. I chose the bean piyaz and the lamb shish kebab for $16.95 ($27.26 after tax, tip, and a drink), which felt like a good value for the quality and uniqueness. The lamb was cooked just past medium with a light char on the outside. It was tender, with only a hint of gaminess, likely due to the diet and quality of the animal. The bean piyaz was fresh and tangy, with red bell pepper and red onion that might have been lightly pickled. It paired well with the plain rice that came with the lamb. The crunchy rustic baguette was a nice touch. My only suggestion would be to serve the salad separately from the hot items to keep the greens from steaming. The space feels more like a high-end cafe than the casual food hall that it is, with properly set tables and a relaxed atmosphere. When I was there, only one table had customers, though I suspect most of their business is takeout, as it was for me. All the food was nutritious and left me feeling healthier. Except for the baklava of course, which was ridiculously indulgent. Nicely syrupy and crunchy, but undeniably caloric. I recommend dining in for a leisurely lunch.

I stumbled into a Turkish bakery today, and honestly, it felt like stepping into a completely…read moredifferent world--in the best way possible. The first thing that hits you is the smell: warm butter, toasted sesame, and just a hint of sweetness in the air. Everything looked freshly made, not just "baked today" but like it had come out of the oven minutes ago. I tried a few classics, and each one had its own personality. The simit was perfectly crisp on the outside with that signature sesame crunch, while the inside stayed soft and chewy. The baklava? Layers so delicate they practically melted, balanced with just the right amount of syrup--sweet, but not overwhelming. What really stood out, though, was the sense of care. Nothing felt mass-produced. You could tell there was real tradition behind every item, from the shaping of the dough to the way everything was displayed. If you've never been to a Turkish bakery, you're seriously missing out. It's not just about pastries--it's about flavor, texture, and a whole cultural experience packed into one visit.

I went because I reserved a To Good To Go bag. I'm not sure what the rolls we got in the bag were…read morecalled. We definitely got our money's worth. ALSO...When we walked in we were immediately greeted. All the staff was welcoming. The first case as you walk in had Borek. We got the meat, potato & spinach. The meat was my fav but we also liked the potato. No one really cared for the spinach BUT it could just be our taste it was kind of bitter. We also had a spinach Gozleme. I loved it. We took our food to go but will be back. The patio looked whimsical & I really want to taste the tea! We will definitely go back. We are all stuffed.

My husband had a latte and I had a Turkish coffee we also shared walnut baklava and some other…read moreTurkish desserts. The service was wonderful. This family owned cafe was so relaxing and just beautiful. If you have never had Turkish pastries before you must try. The young man gave us a sample and we bought more. They have different depths of flavor that complement the coffee or tea you are having them with. We will definitely stop here again next time we are in Dallas.

Very small. Not somewhere a claustrophobic person like me would stay inside to eat or drink…read more They just pulled up on a search for tiramisu near me and they had great reviews. I was nicely greeted up on entering and although it was Very small it appeared nice and clean. While getting my tiramisu I was also looking at some smaller pieces of what the gentleman explained was types of Turkish candies. He even let me try the pistachio one and OMG, sooo good. I then bought 2 of the pistachio ones, a hazelnut one and I forget what the little red one was. I haven't eaten them yet but super excited to try them all. The tiramisu was a generous portion and tasted good but definitely lacked a lot too. For me it needed to be more dense with less pudding filling and way more coffee/espresso flavor. Still good just not a true strong tiramisu taste. I will definitely be back to try some of the other wonderful looking bakery items. 3 stars only due to the bit of disappointment in the tiramisu.

I loved the antique cookbooks that were on the back wall as part of the decor, it was a really cool…read moretouch in this breakfast-all-day restaurant. I came here with a very large group. Initially, the waitress was able to pull some tables together for us, but we still needed spots for about four more people in our group when we suggested pulling over one more table. She seemed to become frustrated and said she would need to run it by her manager. She brought us our drinks and then refused to take our order for a good 30 to 45 minutes. We could see her in the back, just playing on her cell phone. We tried to flag another waitress down but to no avail. Finally, after asking other staff members for assistance, another waitress who I believe was the manager, came over to serve us. She was very pleasant and kind. I tried the house omelette with hash browns, and it was extraordinary, really really delicious. The coffee also was extremely good. Several people in our group ordered the salads with lamb and those looked amazing. No complaints on the quality of the food. Everything was truly yummy. I'm glad the food was so good because it made up in some way for the poor service we received from our first waitress. I think the joke was on her though as we ended up leaving a large tip in cash.

This is a nice diner vibe feel. I love that it's old school homestyle food you grew up with. Try…read moregrilled pork chops (with Heinz 57 sauce), mashed potatoes and grilled veggies side of rolls and cornbread slathered in butter. Tastes like you want it too taste, like family dinner.