Located in the old Rumi's restaurant, we got to finally visit this restaurant, after hearing so much about it!! We ordered the Brazino grilled fish entree (Mediterranean sea bass).. it came with salad. It was absolutely delicious! It took me back to the shores of the Mediterranean where "Catch of the Day" was exactly what it was.. fresh and super tasty!! My spouse got the Iskender Kebap; a very popular item in the Turkish cuisine. It was great too! The meat was tender and delish. Our company, got the fish and the lamb shank dishes. They were very happy with their picks too. For appetizers, we got the one with app sampler (babaghanouj-- fireroasted eggplant yogurt salad, tzaziki and the spicy sun-dried tomato dip) which came with in-house baked pita bread. The desserts were so good!!! Make sure to try them all!!! Yum!! Diet Cheat Night Treat Extravaganza!! great kunafe (cheese-based pastry!! My favorite!! I recommend trying the Kazan Dibi (so good!) read more

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I've never been here and had a miss. I got the steak pasta the other day. It was so tasty. A couple of things you have to try is the burger and the ribs. The food here is magnificent. read more

The pressure seating is nice during summer with music played by a DJ. We ordered the lamb chops with rice that was really delicious and tender. The kanafe was good. Only reason for a 4 star is the wine glasses that came twice were chipped and our server said all the glasses are like that . Otherwise pricing was right and server was pleasant read more

Mandolin Kitchen - Lamb chops - Mediterranean Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

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My friend and I decided to try this restaurant for an early Sunday dinner. This was our first time so we weren't expecting limited parking but it wasn't a problem. The waitress was dry but I didn't account that against her but I noticed she just wasn't helped, warm, or welcoming. To be honest she acted as though she was annoyed to be there and didn't like her job to me. People that receive great tips, has a people and outgoing personality to me. My friend is vegan and we immediately noticed the menu wasn't the same as on Open Table. That's a scam because they don't cater to vegans. Then the waitresses wasn't friendly or helpful, when asking questions about accommodating. We thought it was a mediterranean restaurant and it turned out to be a hookah lounge/bar.The appetizers and sides were limited on the vegan opens but should order something. I ordered the whole fish, rice and salad because I couldn't substitute the salad just because they said so. we waited patiently and I received the fish but immediately I noticed it was raw on top the waitress seemed to have been annoyed but asked if I wanted them to place it back on the grill. No ma'am I want a fish that cooked all the way through and without contamination. Then grilled another fish and I cut it open down the middle. I took 3 to 4 bites and I was ok because it seemed cooked and it had a nice flavor but then the waitress comes back ask me about it. We thought things where turning around and I told her ok, then I gave it a thorough inspection and open the inside, and guess what?! Ugh it was completely raw and gummy I wanted to cry and throw up what are the chances I get 2 meals with raw fish. What pissed me off, was the attitude of the young that was dry and unhelpful because there was no empathy or apologies. Her response was " you're the only one because I've been selling them all day". Ma'am I don't care what you've sold, do you see what I'm looking at?! Don't try to insult my Intelligence or sanity because I know what I'm looking at lol I'm not crazy. Then she calls the manager and he was insisting on trying for third, no sir. Maybe another time or not lol I've been here going on 2 hours for you guys to get it right. Then my friend had to intervene and let him know we had some where to be but we really needed to go. He took the food off but my friend paid for drinks and hookah. To be honest, we shouldn't have paid for anything. We left starving and going to our usual mediterranean spot ugh I couldn't make this up, so I wanted to make sure I took pictures of this Tom Foolery ...... not today, not taking my hard-earned money for mess and poor services read more

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I cannot say enough how amazing this place was. I studied abroad when I was a student and by far my favorite cuisine was Turkish food, and I haven't been able to find a good Turkish place in the states. Until now. when I say EVERYTHING was excellent, I mean everything - from appetizers to mains and everything in between, I could not believe how flavorful the meat was, how well dressed the salads were - everything. on top of that, our server, Ishmael, was an incredible host, and even brought out the chef to pay him our compliments. next time i'm in the area, you better believe this is the first place I'm going to stop. what are you waiting for?! EAT HERE! read more

The food was great. The lamb chops were my fav. I also ordered the salmon. You do have to pay $20 to valet which doesn't make sense as it's a small spot and the foot traffic isn't heavy but aside from that service was good read more

Service was excellent from the 'complimentary' valet to the wait staff. Personally not a fan of places that force you to have complimentary valet service. It's bad if you don't tip the guys. Plus after a meal i like to get in all the walking i can and on top of that it sucks when it's cold outside because you have to wait for your car. The did try to put some heat things where you wait that were really not effective and just the parking lot in general is too cramped. Maybe it's due to the location but there is no option to park your car yourself. The food wasn't really what we expected it to be, not that it was bad but the menu wasn't descriptive enough for someone that has never tried that type of cuisine to picture what they will actually be eating, pictures would help. read more

Mandolin Kitchen - Zataar - mushrooms, sun-dried tomatoes, roasted red peppers, onions, kalamata olives, masseur cheese, zataa'r, fresh arugula - Mediterranean Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

The place is nice, not particularly warm or well decorated but sober and efficient. The waitress was also welcoming and efficient. The menu is limited but I guess this should be enough for an ethnic food. I chose the salmon, they asked me how I would like it and answer medium rare. The salmon arrived quickly, oily and overcooked (I.e. not medium rare) but good nonetheless. Why 2 stars only? The salmon was overpriced, $28 would have give me a nice medium rare in another restaurant. The wine is terrible (but cheap), I had 2 glasses and a terrible hang over the next morning. The owner seemed more concerned that I paid the valet fee ($20 for front parking, $5 for rear parking). Not hesitating to stop me to ask if I paid while I was going away with my date. Kind of rude. Will I return there? Probably not read more

First and last time. If you want authentic Mediterranean food, this place is not for you. On top of the hummus and tahini being pretty lame, the service is terrible. Mackenzie was our server. She didn't know what beers they had although there are only 4. Our party ordered apps and a burger and she never put in the burger. If you're desperate for a place open late, this will do, as the bread is good and the falafel is decent, but go in with LOW expectations. read more

Checked this spot on a random work week, I was craving hookah and was already new Roswell rd. Once we arrived we were told that valet parking was the only parking option eventhough the parking lot was not only empty but small and we could've easily parked it ourselves since we already there. Valet was $5, but still completely unnecessary. Once seated outside, we ordered hookah first, drinks than food. The hookah came shortly after the food, which I'm not sure why it took so long. I ordered the steak pasta and I was craving mushroom and requested a special order of that on the sad and had it smothered in the same steak sauce that came with the pasta. My friend ordered their chicken pasta. Both items were good, but I know for sure if I come back I'll be ordering their lamb chops. While dinning the table next to us ordered lamb chops and it looked very scrumptious..more meat than boat which I like. read more

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A Turkish name restaurant with nothing Turkish in the menu super expensive dishes. Some thugs for valet trying to snatch you $20 for parking too when every corner it's free and all the restaurants around offer free valet when costumer tips only at the end. What a trash of a place. Don't bother going here it's a total waste of money not to mention a trashy vibe. Save your money and go to a more decent place as in the area you will find much much better better places. read more

Loved everything about this location. Made me feel like I was on vacation. Moms night out went great as you can see lol read more

Mandolin Kitchen - We had a great time. Vibes were relaxed and the drinks were amazing. Hookah on point too! - Mediterranean Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

In my opinion, Rumi's has a bit of a competitor. Food quality is comparable and prices are cheaper. We have ordered from here several times since opening and likely will again read more

Love this place. They have a beautiful ambiance and great food. They are also in a dope location. Right near the suburbs but gives you access to a city feel without the bullshit. Winnie was our server snd she is the sweetest. She works so hard even when she's pulled to different sections. We tried to order our second drinks for awhile from another server but since she was busy the manager bought our drinks. Then Winnie came back with a third round of drinks on the house. They really went above and beyond to make sure our experience was good. Give this place a try! P.S their kabobs are amazing!!! Get the Istanbul rosse read more

This Turkish and Greek restaurant exterior is white & blue. I did dress up to dine with friends for picture perfect memories. There is indoor and outside seating available. They server many authentic delicious dishes, kebabs, and signature cocktails. Everything we tried was amazing. We ate ever bite without needing a Togo box. Yes, after dinner I tried my first hookah. I thought it was a unique experience. Great Job especially the lavender martini. read more

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Excellent service, Amazing food, conveniently located! My wife and I decided to try this place out for the first day of Ramadan, and let's just say we were beyond impressed with everything. The service is excellent, and they go above and beyond to make you feel welcomed. The don't skip a beat here. The food was phenomenal, we got the mixed grill and the lahmecum (Lahme pizza). And it was more than we expected. We both went home full and still had some to go. The quality of the meat is amazing, cooked perfectly, moist, and tons of flavor. The lentil soup was also excellent and it's a must try. Don't miss out on this amazing place, definitely worth a try, especially if you don't feel like waiting an hour in line at Rumi's kitchen. They have a very nice enclosed outdoor seating, and one of the employees told me hookah is possibly coming soon. Which would be awesome! read more

Mandolin Kitchen - Mixed grill with bulgar rice, and lahmecun. - Mediterranean Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

Came here after passing it a million times. The staff was very nice and attentive when I first got there.. they got my initial order wrong but the food was still ok. As more of my party came I realized the service slowed down and the waiters rarely came to the table. The bar backed up really quick (which is understandable).. this was a little annoying though considering we got our second round of drinks as we were asking for the tab. The hookah is moderately priced, smokes well. I would definitely recommend if you want to sit outside and catch a nice vibe. read more

Mandolin Kitchen - Lamb Chops - Mediterranean Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

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First off I want to say, this was my first visit here and I am def going back. I literally was dreaming about the lamb chops the next day.. The lamb chops make sure to try, tender and delicious. My date ordered the salmon and cleared his plate, nada left!! The ambiance is super cute inside, what surprised me was the fact they played trending music, so it's a vibe you can order hookah and bop your head and eat good food. Def should check it out! read more

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Stumbled upon this little gem, which is owned by the same owners of Pasha. Fortunately, this place has a very different vibe than Pasha -- much nicer staff, better service, much more of a chill vibe vs. a club vibe. I absolutely love the outdoor patio and it's covered -- on weekends, you typically need a reservation for the patio but during the week seemed fine. Super cute restaurant! I ordered the chicken kebab with rice and a salad. They have hookah and drinks and they're open until 2:30am. read more

Mandolin Kitchen - Chicken Kebab - Mediterranean Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

The best place everrrrrrrrrrrrrrr. This is my fav restaurant for food and hookah. Ishmail is my fav person there. I will always recommend this place read more

I can't leave the parking lot without writing this review. They are awesome! Point blank. Great portions, absolutely delicious everything. We have yet to try a single thing and be disappointed. The staff is so gracious and accommodating. Please give them a try my friends... they go above and beyond and it shows. P.s. the wine selection is drool worthy lol read more

Lamb kebab and falafels were yummy. We had the 3 course lunch and loved trying Turkish food for the first time! Everything tasted fresh, light, and healthy. Great portions and definitely did not leave hungry! Great ambiance and customer service was wonderful. read more

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If you're middle Eastern you'll be disappointed about the changed menus and the few Turkish foods they have. We ordered the lentil soup and Adana kebab platter and the soup came really cold and not nearly close to the ones I had in Turkey. The kebab was a normal kebab not Adana... but other than that super nice hosts!! read more

One of my favorite spots! I'm not big on hookah but I'm in love with this place. The members of Staff are very friendly and welcoming! I love it here!! read more

Ordered: Adana Kabob ($20) and Lahmacun ($16) Ambience: small and narrow space with a Turkish decor. Has valet services (complimentary). A small bar at the entrance. The space is tight - it's like fine dining at a cafe! Was busy during our visit and we enjoyed the hustle and bustle of everyone's conversations. Dress code is casual. Review: it was bleh! Food is basic - not too bad but nothing special. Given it's on Roswell Rd, which is basically the road with the finest of restaurants in Atlanta, the expectation was high. But the place didn't meet our expectations. Lahmacun was basically a pizza but the dough is more like roti. The ground beef and lamb had heavy tomato taste. It comes with toppings on a separate plate, which is good so you can take as much as you need. But wish it had some kinda sauce on the side. There is another pizza with Rib eye steak - that might have been better. But Lahmacun was VERY basic. Same for Adana Kabob - very basic tasting. The service was okay - could be better but we understand that they were busy. But overall - I'd rather go to Rumi's - same price range - much better service and definitely way better kabobs and other dishes! read more

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It has been a while, probably since Istanbul, I've had real authentic Turkish food that doesn't get looped into the "Mediterranean" category. I'm not looking for standard kabobs and hummus when I step into a truly Turkish eatery. Two of us decided to do a bit of a tasting menu and to-go any leftovers giving us the opportunity to try as many dishes as we could. Ordered the following: Mandolin Pinot - 2015 Dip Trio - Hummus/Hipiti/Tzakiki Falafel Kasseri Kofte Zataa'r Pide Side of Soujouk Pastrami Lamb kebab with bulgar Somon Kunefe First off the service from Imran and hostess was great after a bit of a hiccup. The Mandolin Pinot was well recommended. It was great to see they had Hipiti on the menu and it was terrific as was the hummus in the trio. The tzakiki was good but pretty standard and bit acidic. The falafel were seasoned well but were way too dry internally. The Kasseri Kofte was spot on. The lamb meat was good quality and flavor of the Kasseri Cheese was similar to how it tasted when I tried it in Istanbul. To parallel this dish to an American dish, picture a Minnesota style Juicy Lucy burger with lamb instead of beef and Kasseri instead of Cheddar...BOOM!! I was also glad to see Pide's on the menu and was hopeful they weren't bland and generic like most of the Pide's I've had in the States. I'd say it was better than average. Next time I'm going to try the standard Lahmacun Pide. The Soujouk Pastrami they had was also really authentic and will maybe try that Pide as well at some point. The Lamb kebab was ordered medium but cooked medium well. The flavor was quite good and the meat was pretty tender for the level of doneness. The bulgar that accompanied this dish was surprisingly good as well. The Somon (Salmon) was pretty great as well and the portion size was more than generous. It was slightly overdone but my gf ordered it medium well. To end this beast of a meal we ordered the Kunefe which was one of the main reasons I wanted to try this place. I used to cook this dish up with my Turkish friends in college and then got to try all their mother's/grandmother's renditions in Turkey. I have a pretty good idea of what a good Kunefe should taste like and this might have been the most authentic dishes they have. It was definitely the best I've had outside of Turkey. I recommend getting this every time. Overall, there were a lot of things I liked about this place and a few things I didn't. I look forward to coming back here and trying some of the other authentic offerings. read more

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We walked by after roaming City Springs. I had this place on my wish list to try and it didn't disappoint. We started with a Falafel appetizer. It came with Hummus on the side. Some of the best Falafel I've had in the Atlanta area. The Hummus was smooth and not too oily like some other places. I had the Adana Kebab while my family shared the Mixed Grill. All tasted really good. The Adana Kebab had a slight kick. The Mixed Grill was a good call to try a few different meats. The Gyro meat was the best of the bunch. We could have that all day. The family tried the Baklava and ate it in the blink of an eye. Overall a good place to eat if you're in the area. read more

Solid Turkish cuisine...and reasonably extensive menu. Note that they take slightly longer than usual to deliver your food...but everything is homemade. I didn't get a chance to try dessert--will check that out next time. The valet is unnecessary...they should consider removing that as a required service. read more

Amazing food, great atmosphere, on point drinks! The hookah is great and perfect chill spot to start out your night on a weekend. The chicken kabob is delicious and juicy. read more

I went there for dinner with my husband and a friend last night. It was 7:45 and barely anyone in, which didn't bother me since I figured it would be quiet. The food was alright, not memorable. I did like the calamari and my salmon was cooked well. My husband found his lamb chop over cooked and my friend thought the shrimp were over seasoned and blackened. It filled in around 8:30 and almost everyone had hookah at their table. This must be their main dish which explains why the cheapest bottle of wine, at $85 was unavailable and the next cheapest was $120. We were not offered another similarly priced bottle. Also, tip was already accounted for on our party of three? I've never heard of this...only for large parties. Lastly, be aware you will be charged $5 for parking. I won't ever be returning there. I rarely write reviews...don't have the time, don't like to give negative reviews but this night was unforgettable in a bad way and way too expensive. I feel ripped off. read more

Customers LOOK OVER YOUR RECEIPT THOROUGHLY. Ordered calamari it was nasty so we sent it back. We had drinks, hookah, a hookah refill, and meatballs. Bill was $212.69. We looked over our bill everything was correct. Thirty-two dollars in cash was given and two cards were used to split $180.69 which equals $90.35 each. Waitress comes back with final bill for us to sign off. I look at the receipt, our bill went from $212.69 to $233.31. We call our waitress over and questioned her about the difference. She admitted the calamari was added back to the $233.31 bill. Which meant my friend and I would now split $100.35 instead of $90.35 each. So obviously she pocketed the $32.00 cash and would get the gratuity that was already included in the bill.. next she (obviously) added the calamari back to makeup the difference hoping we would not notice.. She apologized and cashapped my friend $16 (cost of the nasty calamari... frozen not fresh). PLEASE CHECK YOUR BILL these waitresses are slick hustlers. I will say our waitress was attentive gave good service BUT she tried to hustle us.. no ma'am, nope, not going to get over on us.. read more

I would give Mandolin Kitchen a zero star rating if I could. This place used to be a favorite with excellent Turkish food, music, and service. It is now just an extremely loud Hooka lounge catering to patrons in their 20s and 30s with little semblance to serving real Turkish food and beverages. The entire population of Turkey would be in shock and embarrassed by Mandolin Kitchen's version of Turkish tea, bread, and lack of pide. The food and ambiance used to be why we would come here, but no more. Also, the valet only parking and extremely rude attendant were uncalled for and added to the negative experience. Do yourself a favor and stay away from this Hooka Lounge! Really, do stay away. read more

A group of us went to Mandolin for weekday lunch. We were seated immediately. Lunch business is quite light. The restaurant is very clean inside although outside doesn't look that appealing. Valet parking is really not needed. I wish we could park by ourselves and just give them the tip...... Most people ordered Iskender which is grilled sliced beef and lamb over toasted pita (like croutons) topped with yogurt, a grilled tomato and a very tasty/spicy pepper. Delicious! If you don't like oily croutons, you should order Doner Kebab. It comes with rice. It looks plain but it's definitely less oily. Food portions are large. Nearly everyone had leftovers. Bread and olive oil dip was complementary and very tasty. I didn't give 5 star for two reasons: 1) AC was way too cold in the restaurant. 2) I had better Doner Kebab meat in Germany. read more

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Mandolin Kitchen was a treat! The food was delicious, service was friendly and prompt, and the ambience was cozy. Highly recommended!

I attended Mandolin Kitchens invite only Soft opening.. I'm glad I did. The food was amazing. We started with a cucumber, tomato vinegar salad served with freshly baked pita. Then we had several small plates from hummus, to a beet salad, to a eggplant side. All of which were delicious. We were brought a special Chefs plate of kabobs. They were all really well seasoned. The lamb koobideh was amazing as was the chicken. The chef (Lutfi) is absolutely authentic. He really cooks from the heart. I've been to turkey and this food is definitely a great representation. They brought Turkey to Sandy Springs. Okan is my neighbor & good friend this new establishment he opened is amazing. I'll definitely be a frequent customer. When they open be sure to check this spot out. read more

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This was one of my favorite restaurants. The last couple of times I have ordered take out from here have been so disappointing. The onion salads no longer have sumac they just toss everything in the boxes and the flavor is just not what it used to be. Today i ordered a lamachun and they gave me a bunch of old arugula normally its parsley. It's very unfortunate because I used to recommend this place to many friends but I have been disappointed so many times as of late and I kept giving them chances. No idea what has happened to the quality of food here. read more

Mandolin Kitchen - Mediterranean Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

The ambience was great. There is a patio but each person in your party must spend at least $75 and we didn't want to commit to that before ordering. The service was mediocre, nothing special. They automatically include 20% gratuity. The food was ok. I ordered the whole sea bass. The fish was prepared well, presentation was nice, but the taste was off which was disappointing. The dishes my friends ordered were much better. If I returned, I'd try another dish. read more

Amazing food , amazing atmosphere, amazing service. Their meat is top quality and always so fresh. Fresh baked breads to go along side w dinner It's a must ! read more

The best hookah I've had in Atlanta, guaranteed. It's also worth the price but be prepared to spend some $$$. The vibe you get at Mandolin depends on the night you go, Mon-Wed is more chill & less people. Thurs-Sun nights are more lounge vibes, it's packed, there's a live DJ, bottles are everywhere, people are drunk and having a great time. Either way it's the perfect spot for hanging with the guys, girls night out, or a place to pop in late after date night. (It's open until 2am). My single ladies, I've seen a lot of people find their potential soulmate here so keep it cute lol. The reason I had to give Mandolin 4 stars is because the food is eh.... It needs more seasoning tbh. I would just come for hookah and drinks and great vibes. The menu needs some work. read more

Go for the hookah. Fall in love with the food. From beef shish kabob so tender you can cut with fork to the home made kunefe to imported Turkish baklava this place checks all the boxes. Fabulous soundtrack. Solid shisha selection, and an vibe that is both relaxing and energizing in all the right ways. This place easily slips in to your go to routine. read more