Was in Paterson and passed by this restaurant . I love Turkish pides and thought of picking up one…read more. The store seems small from outside but has decent space. .. good service. Nice and quick food. Liked the taste of the food. Was a bit expensive though. Parking is crazy in Main Street . Overall a good experience though ..

We tried both the lahmacun (Turkish meat pizza) and the mixed pide ,and both were really good…read more Prices were reasonable as well. Would recommend

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!

Good ambience, great staff. The food was ok ish. It used to be much better a couple of years ago…read more We got the chicken adana and suc kavurma. Both were average

I absolutely love Toros Restaurant. They offer a fantastic lunch special for $20 that includes a…read moremain dish, your choice of salad or soup, and freshly baked bread with a dip of your choice--an incredible value. When I first moved to Jersey, this place came highly recommended, and it quickly became a bit of a habit. For the first six months, I was going almost weekly--and for good reason. The chicken kebab is juicy and full of flavor, the shepherd's salad is a delight, and the lentil soup is comforting and delicious. My absolute favorite, though, is the homemade bread with labneh--truly to die for. The restaurant has a lovely ambiance and feels like a special treat every time. A wonderful spot for anyone looking for excellent Mediterranean/Turkish cuisine.

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!

The place is trend. Friendly staff and the food delicous. Wea are coming over 2 years,weread more

Daha önce pide 28 sonrasında da star pide'ye uzun yıllar geldik. Maalesef ikisi de el değiştirdi ve…read moreeskisi gibi değil. Artık lahmacun için New Jersey'e gitmenin anlamı kalmadı diyorduk ki bir arkadaşımız Yörem Pide'yi tavsiye etti. Birbirine yakın iki mekanları var. Diğerinde otopark da var. Ama burayı daha çok sevdik ve artık buraya geliyoruz. Garsonlar tam Türk misafirperverliğine yakışır, saygılı güler yüzlüler. Mekan tertemiz, lavabo pırıl pırıl. Lahmacun çıtır çıtır, yanındaki yeşillik soğandan ibaret değil. Ezme ve turşu side olarak geliyor ikisi de kebapçıda bile yiyemeyeceğiniz kalitede. Zaten lahmacunu mu öveyim, turşuyu mu öveyim yoksa çaylaikram ettikleri ev yapımı baklavayı mı öveyim bilemiyorum. Hasılı bizim için 3 saat yol çekip lahmacun yemeğe gitmek için New Jersey'deki tek mekandır Yörem.

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!

You walk in from a take out area but are seated in a semi outdoor like area. Theres nothing too…read morefancy about the seating but they are family friendly. We got the eggplant appetizer to share. It was amazing, with the blend of sweet molasses, the crunchy nuts, pieces of pita, and the soft eggplant. The portion size was great too. I got the chicken shwarma platter. The chicken was a little dry but luckily they give a side of garlic yogurt. Also I added some hot sauce to up the taste. The size was good too. Oddly they dont offer water, but have bottles for purchase. The server forgot the waters but did help with picking food. I also noticed others doing Hookah with their dinner which was a neat add on for a special occasion.

Loved the food here -- everything tasted really fresh, and it's so rare to find çag kebab at a…read moreTurkish restaurant in the US. I had it in Istanbul a few months ago and while it wasn't exactly the same, it was pretty similar: really juicy, fatty thin slivers of lamb served with flatbread and raw vegetables. The eggplant appetizer was also delicious, and the lentil soup too. They also had this amazing chili pickle that I genuinely wish I could buy by the jar. The only downside was the service. Our server was unfortunately not very attentive and came across as quite rude. A couple times while we were still in the middle of ordering, she just walked away without saying anything. We also had to repeatedly remind her for basic things like an extra fork or plate because she kept forgetting. The food itself was excellent, but the service definitely took away from the experience a bit.

I was influenced by the turisk Uber driver who eats at the fancy expensive places. I ordered what…read morehe got except the beet juice. Beets are not for me even though it's really healthy. For soups, there are two options. Lentil and not lentil (Antep style kellepaca) which is lamb head soup. I also ordered a Turkish pizza (Antep lahmacum) and the cag kebap. The pizza was alright but every other bite like a sandy but I kept biting into. Its like a grainy spice I'm not used to. I did add the tomato and onions onto the pizza and rolled it up and ate it like a burrito. Maybe the spice was in the salad. The lamb head soup reminds me of of a bone broth with a lot of melted collagen. The bowl portion looked a lot smaller than the influencer's. it could be the different bowl but portion looked smaller. I had to season with salt and pepper because it was bland. The cag kebap was just okay. I think the reason it's supposed to be good it that there's special fat pieces and that it's grill over wood charcoal. The meat was not flavorful. I was expecting it to be seasoned more. there wasn't even salt. Grilling it over wood fired was not enough to elevate the main dish. The whopper hits hard because it's 'flame grilled' AND they season their patties. The food is average. I'm glad I tried but it's not for me.

I have been to other Turkish restaurants. This is the best I have been to, ever. The…read morecomplimentary bread they give at the beginning of the meal was incredible--it was soft and flaky and melted in my mouth. We got the mixed grill for two. The presentation of the dish was out of this world, and all the meats were delicious, tender and juicy. I thought that chicken might be dry, but it was so juicy! We also tried a traditional Turkish dessert, the kunafeh (sp?), and it was light and delicious. We needed a light dessert because the mixed grill for two filled us up. The waitress recommended the kunafeh, and she was spot-on!! Our experience was excellent. Service was great. The atmosphere was fun and festive. We would definitely go back.

Amazing food at an unexpected location. Dervish Turkish hit the spot…read more Came here for iftaar, and surely they raised the bar. I ordered the cige kofte and Mixed Grill platter for 3 and was pleasantly surprised. The kofte was greatly seasoned and the meat from The platter was so flavorful, and NOT DRY! The platter came with shredded lettuce and pickled cabbage. The interior of the restaurant is nice and pretty, and servers were all attentive. I would definitely come back, bringing both family and friends.

I have been to slot of Middle Eastern restaurants in nyc and NJ area that are rated very high this…read moreplace is the best place i have ever been to i love it will be back for sure its worth coming from Staten Island just to eat there

The Bosphorus, the 32-kilometer (20-mile)-long north-south strait, has been a waterway of the…read morehighest importance since ancient times in Turkey. Its English name comes from a Greek legend: Zeus had an affair with a beautiful woman named Io. When Hera, his wife, discovered his infidelity, she turned Io into a cow and created a horsefly to sting her on the rump. Io jumped clear across the strait. Thus, "bous" = "cow" and "poros" = "crossing place": Bosphorus = "crossing place of the cow." Located off of busy Franklin Avenue in Nutley, my partner, our friends, and I have decided on our dinner at this family-owned-and-run BYOB establishment, which has been open since 1995. A reservation was made for a party of 4 by calling their restaurant. Upon arrival after three years, we were welcomed by Nora, the owner, and made our way to a table by the piano inside, evoking a cozy, thoughtfully designed, upscale vibe with music playing softly. Their menu features Turkish and Mediterranean cuisine. For starters, we decided on the Puffed Rill Pastry and Grape Leaves. Our main meal consisted of all lamb dishes (Lamb Shish Kebab, Beyti Kebab, Lamb Chops, and Lamb Sauté). Our food was fresh, well seasoned, and cooked to perfection, accompanied by a beautifully presented dish. Everything was authentically made with love here. Wish we could have stayed for dessert, as they looked amazing, but some of us were in a rush. It's definitely on the higher end cost but worth the taste. Our visit ended with a hug and a piece of candy.