We actually parked in front of this restaurant while planning to eat somewhere else. The moment we…read moregot out of the car, the incredible aroma of charcoal-grilled kebabs hit us. We started walking toward the restaurant we had planned to visit, but the smell was impossible to resist, so we turned back. I'm so glad we did! This was, without a doubt, the best kebab I've had in the U.S. I've been living here for seven years and have visited Paterson many times, but I've never found kebab like this before. I ordered the mixed grilled kidney and liver, and everything was outstanding--from the onion salad to the rice. My husband had the Adana kebab, which was just as delicious. Looking at the meat display got me excited, and every bite made me happier. It was truly fantastic. The owner also deserves special recognition. He was welcoming, genuine, and a pleasure to talk to. His hospitality made the experience even better. From now on, this is the only place I'll go when I'm craving great kebab. Highly recommended!

Wow! Tender lamb kabob made to order ! Great quality meat with fresh grilled tomato, pepper and…read morerice. Rolled it up in pita for perfect combo. It looked so good we started to eat without taking a picture first. Then we placed an order to go take to our daughter. You'll see both pictures. There is lots of food on main st, but this is the place to go! We'll be back.

Great tasting Turkish food, coffee and desserts. Great atmosphere-- makes you feel like you're in…read morethe famous city. The lamb shank is worth going back for sure. The kabobs are great as well. Attentive service to boot.

Great spot for authentic Turkish food! The dishes are fresh, flavorful, and everything taste…read morehomemade in well seasoned. The atmosphere is warm and inviting, and the staff are super attentive and friendly. It's just the perfect place for a delicious and comforting Turkish meal. I absolutely will be coming back to dine at this wonderful establishment. Oh yeah, I forgot to mention that this restaurant is reasonably priced and definitely a bang for your buck! So definitely check out Istanbul Cafe and restaurant. Because you won't be disappointed. I hope you enjoy!

Friends wanted to try so we're in the neighborhood and we were so glad we tried. The pide was very…read moreflavorful and we ordered 4 of them for 8 of us. They are like long thin flatbreads with different fillings. We ordered a potato one, a mozzarella cheese one, a combo meat one and a sausage one. Everyone loved the cheese one! The others were ok but the potato one stood out! The restaurant did not have ice for their soda and drinks. No glasses were given - just bottles and cans. Server did not offer us any water despite us asking for some at the beginning of the meal. She was not very attentive - perhaps it was end of day and she was tired. The restaurant is very simple. There's an inside seating area and an outside area that's much larger.

I am not an expert of Turkish food, but I am very familiar with cheese pide (think Turkish pizza)…read more My family are allium-free vegetarians and the cheese pide fits the bill. We moved and it was finally time to try to find our new go-to place for our pide fix and out of the 10+ restaurants in the area that also serve pide... I chose this one. This place is conveniently located on a very central and busy street. It's mostly street parking (good luck) though they do have 2 dedicated spaces in front if you're lucky. It's a cozy place with maybe 4 tables when you walk in - all were full when we got there around 1 pm on a Monday that happened to be a federal holiday - and we were told that there were more seats around the corner. They built an addition - you will be briefly exposed to the outdoors for a few steps - and it's so much more roomier and brighter with more (and larger) tables. It's climate controlled as well. There was only one man manning the front and everyone else is in the kitchen so expect some wait if it's busy and especially if you're in the separate room, but it honestly wasn't that bad for us. We were all given menus (the two adults AND my two young kids) and given sufficient time to peruse. The menu is fairly simple: they specialize in pide and lahmacun. There's a small salad section and beverages but no dessert. Their pide is different from what I'm used to; they have a super long version that is at least 2 feet long (don't quote that; I didn't bring my tape measure) and a round one that is likely around 12 inches in diameter. I focused on the cheese pide section and the drinks and ordered: Kaşarli Pide (mozzarella pide) - this was for my daughter. It is LONG. I'd venture to say it could even be 2-1/2 feet long as the ends were longer than the board it was on. The dough for this is stretched thin so it comes out almost like boat shaped flatbread with an equally thin, but adequate layer of cheese. It's crisp with a chew and is positively delightful. It says mozzarella, but the cheese used in pide always seems to be more and wonderfully three dimensional. Yuvarlak Kaşarli Yumurtali Pide (2 egg and cheese round pide) - I actually wanted the cheese with tomato long pide but I was also intrigued by a circular one so he added in some sliced tomatoes in this as well! We weren't sure how to eat it as the eggs were still mostly raw but we ended up breaking it up and spreading it everywhere and just cutting it like a pizza. It was AMAZING. The dough on this is thicker than the long pide but not very thick either. Not as crispy but does have crispy edges. The combination I got from this was perfection. I can't pinpoint it but it's definitely juicier - whether that be grease, tomato juices, the egg, or all the above - and that made it nice. Very nice. Ayran - we always order ayran when we get pide. This place doesn't make their own, sadly, but it was nice. It's essentially a salty yogurt drink and still hit the spot. Şalgam (fermented turnip juice) - this is completely new to us. I got this because I noticed that almost every Turkish restaurant in the area also offered this as a beverage and adventurous me got curious. They don't make their own so it's bottled and they only have the spicy version (which is the default). This thing is STRONG. It's got an earthy taste to it like beets (but it's mostly made of purple carrots for color and turnips) but it packs a punch like pickle juice and V8. Salty, spicy, earthy, intense... deep flavors. And I LOVED it at first sip. I chugged the first third. It actually reset my stomach enough that I ate more pide, haha. BUT definitely an acquired taste. My husband thought it was okay and let me have most of it. This drink surprisingly contains wheat, so avoid if there's an allergy. Note: my youngest child has multiple food allergies including to wheat and eggs. They don't have a gluten free alternative, unfortunately. There's a sign saying no outside food allowed, but we brought him his pizza and he was perfectly content with that. We never managed to ask the man if it was okay since he was in and out fast, but he didn't question us when he caught a glimpse of the Pyrex. The pide both came with their own pizza cutter wheel for convenience. They also typically come with pickles on the side but we opted out because their pickles contain garlic. I'm supposed to be trying other pide places to give everyone a fair chance, but I've fallen in love with this place. Even my husband who mostly eats to survive... well, he said it was good (which is huge compared to his usual "it's okay"s). They have good service, the pides are stupendous, it's clean (antibacterial wet wipes at every table), single restroom is tidy, and they introduced me to şalgam. I'm thrilled Pide 28 was my first foray into Turkish food in NJ and am looking forward to trying all the cheese pides on their menu in due time.

2026 Sep 19: 1) shish kebab 2) skewered chicken 3) both with lentil soup ( excellent!!! ) 4) coffee…read moreand tea. Both the chicken and lamb are very tasty.

This was my first time at Toros and I'm glad I stopped in! The restaurant has a warm, homey and…read moreinviting vibe; I particularly liked the lighting and wall art, it made the space feel very authentic. Toros only serves wine, so plan accordingly (they do have a non-alcoholic lemonade on the menu, which my dinner date loved). Our server was friendly and took time to describe each item on the menu. For my meal, I tried the Bamia, which is a traditional, thick Turkish stew with okra and lamb, served with basmati rice. The stew itself had a sour taste but our server did give me the heads up before ordering. Overall, I enjoyed my experience at Toros and I'm looking forward to coming back!

افضل مطعم يمني الأكل كان فوق التوقعات شكراً لكم جميعا على هذا العمل المميز الذي يستحق كل التقدير…read moreوالاحترام

Complex and delicious flavors. We had the meat moqalqal and the meat duqqa. I would order both of…read morethese again. A nice change from the repetitive same old restaurants that are everywhere. I love variety and this food put a big smile on my face. There's a nice bright peppery sauce that is brought to the table. I liked the huge flatbread here. They served a broth before the food that was excellent. I'll bring back family here. The flavors are great for people that enjoy their food seasoned. There's items that aren't as seasoned, but we didn't want to order those this time. I imagine this place will get very popular as time goes on. This is probably my favorite dining experience in a very long time.

I eat out a lot! Specially in Indian restaurants! But this one is a standout! The food was so…read moredelicious with attention to details , even the bread was so tasty! Prices are cheap! The owner was very attentive and served me with great care! On site parking is available for free I can't wait to get back!

My boyfriend and I stopped here to have dinner on our anniversary, and we had an absolutely perfect…read moretime. The dining area is cozy and decorated with many lovely works of art, and the food was absolutely mouthwatering. I highly recommend the baba ganoush and the beef kebab. A special shoutout to Mustafa for providing incredible and attentive service throughout our meal, as well as proving delightful conversation when we showed interest in the decor. Overall a must-try if you're in the area!

Top, top place. Delicious food, generous portions, friendly service. Salad and bread were so fresh,…read morethe chicken savory, the eggplant silky. Don't worry if you don't speak Turkish - they'll explain everything for you. You won't go hungry.

WOW! I stumbled across a hidden gem in downtown Paterson, New Jersey. I had planned on going to the…read moreBanana King a few miles away, but they closed before midnight so I traveled to Mr. Waffles and discovered this little authentic Turkish restaurant next door which is open 24 hours a day. You can tell that the chef behind the counter in the kitchen pours his heart and soul into the food which he makes. They have a wide variety of Turkish delights including some beef stew which I cannot pronounce, beef and tomato entree, the lentil soup which I had a bowl of and so much more which I must try in the future. Everything is authentic Turkish style down to the Bal Kupü sugar cubes in a small bowl on the tables. I will be making this one of my favorite restaurants whenever I am in Paterson.

My friend and I ordered a light meal. It was delicious :) The ambiance and the decor was very nice…read more Ziad the manager was very nice, I highly recommend!

We went to Abu Rass for the first time the other day. It is unassuming from the outside, but we…read morewere happy we came in to experience the delicious cuisine. Ambiance was nice with folks smoking shisha. All the food we had was delectable and my Egyptian husband gave his stamp of approval, which is not easily granted. We loved the fresh bread, crispy falafel, mint lemonade, hummus and baba ghanoush. Honestly everything was good. Service was also polite and attentive. We will be back inshallah!