After our delightful first visit, my wife and I knew we had to come back to Istanbul Kebab House…read morefor a proper meal. Last week, we decided to turn our date night into something special with dinner at this Turkish gem followed by a Broadway musical, Newsies, at the Flynn Center. We made a reservation in advance, as this spot is quite popular in the evenings - especially when there's a play happening nearby. The ambiance was inviting and warm, with soft lighting and traditional Turkish decor creating a perfect setting for a romantic evening. The service was exceptional, and our server, Alexandra B., made the experience even more memorable with his attentiveness and friendly demeanor. We started with the Small Meze Platter ($16.99), an excellent choice for sharing. The platter featured haydari, hummus, babaganoush, Turkish salsa, and stuffed grape leaves, all served with soft lavash bread. For those seeking a gluten-free option, fresh-cut veggie sticks are available. Each dip and spread was bursting with flavor, making this a must-try appetizer. For the main course, I chose from the Earthenware Casseroles and ordered the Lamb Guvec ($27.99). The tender, marinated lamb pieces combined with tomato, mushroom, onion, pepper, and eggplant were served sizzling hot, and the aroma alone was irresistible. It was hearty, flavorful, and paired perfectly with the recommended 9oz glass of Vinkara red wine ($16.50). My wife selected the Chicken Adana Kebab ($22.99) from the Traditional Kebabs menu. The mildly spicy, hand-ground chicken seasoned with Turkish maraş pepper and parsley was grilled to perfection and served with Turkish rice pilav, a side of greens, house pickled red cabbage, and marinated onions. She enjoyed every bite and complemented her meal with a 9oz glass of Ancyra white wine ($16.50), which was light and refreshing. To close the evening, we indulged in a classic Turkish dessert, Baklava ($9.99). The layers of fresh phyllo, walnuts, and crushed pistachios, finished with a simple syrup, were the perfect sweet ending to our meal. Istanbul Kebab House continues to impress with its excellent food, cozy ambiance, and impeccable service. Whether it's a casual dinner or a special occasion, this restaurant is a must-visit in Burlington. We'll definitely be back again!

Food was tasty and flavorful and the service was fantastic and welcoming. We did find it very…read moreoverpriced for lunch (small lentil soup $8, wrap with no sides $15). Loved the Turkish black tea, which is a must for tea drinkers!

We snagged a reservation for Saturday evening the day before for 5 pm for our anniversary. The…read moredecor is trendy and the atmosphere and ambiance are lively. We had Mara for our server and you could tell she truly loves everything about the food there. For cocktails we ordered Mint and Honey, and Homa. The Mint and Honey had gin, lemon juice, honey, and labne. I never thought milk and lemon juice would mix, but it worked surprisingly well. The cocktails were definitely original but not something I would order seconds of. For mezze, we ordered half the menu. The lamb sausage crackers are kind of like ground lamb between two thin pitas that are then toasted. The local credited came with cucumber, radishes, and cherry tomatos. The muhammara was the star of the show, the punchy red people puree with curry, divine. The baba ganoush was also excellent but not much eggplant taste if you like that. The kale salad was lightly dressed with a creamy dressing, with crispy and very crunchy quinoa that ser it apart. The sugar snap peas were perfectly cooked. Seared halloumi was a crowd pleaser and must be ordered. The potato latkes were the surprising dark horse, crunch flavorful, but the jalapeño lahbne was amazing with it. The octopus had great flavors added and was very tender. There was a slightly fishy taste to it though. The lamejun is like pizza, on which the burrata was amazing. They brought a candle - lit baklava for dessert, a very sweet ending to our dinner. Love this food!

Rating: 4.3 Came to…read moretry this place for early dinner as this place had excellent reviews and we wanted to plan a dinner at church street market as we wanted to check the area as well. It's an upscale East Mediterranean restaurant focused on small plates and drink. Place was busy so we made a reservation but we ended getting there early and wasn't too busy so we were able to get tables as there were no option to reserve a table and only bar at the time. Parkings are available for street parkings only. We parked further out and walked over. Menu was unique as they mainly focus on small plates and drinks. They offer different kind of Mediterranean dips/bread and small plates. We got few things to try such as tahini hummus, home made pita, leb lebi, braised lamb simit bun, sweet harrisa chicken and greek style octopus with bread. First served was tahini hummus, pita bread and leb lebi. Home made pita bread was fresh, soft and chewy, hummus was creamy which paired very well. Lab lebi was crunchy spiced chick pea which was almost like a snack. I'm sure it pairs well with drinks but i don't drink so was a snack on its own. Next up was braised lamb simit bun. Single bun came with some braised lamb and pickled, mayo sauce and toasted bun. Flavorful lamb and nicely toasted bun. Greek style octopus with bread was interesting. It reminded me of ceviche with octopus but with olive oil. The harrisa chicken wing was good but not unique particularly. Overall food was good but definitely noticed portions were really small. The best thing was actually the home made pita. Service was good. Server was attentive. Overall it's a good restaurant but maybe for special occasions. Price is pretty high compared to the portion. Definitely get the home made pita bread and hummus but not sure if that alone will justify coming back.

The food in the restaurant is not bad, but the restaurant itself is extremely hot and not very many…read moreplaces to sit, prices are good though.

Basic no frills place in Burlington for kabobs. It has falafel and many vegetarian options. Ahli…read moreBaba's is a no frills place, just somewhere to get cheap food. For sure that's true in here. They don't even have any seats. A good option at lunch or later. It's open late at night. The place is pretty cheap looking inside, and there's only these tables without any chairs, so if you eat in here you'll be standing. Another good reason to get it to go. The menu has typical Middle Eastern stuff. A lot of pitas to get. It's $9 to get the Falafel Pita. A pretty typical looking one. Pretty big though. Comes with the usual toppings on it. There's cucumbers, tahini, and tomatoes. A few other choices for vegetarians are on the menu. These include the Pakora Pita and Samosas. Among the other menu choices is the Breakfast Burrito. These are served all day, so get these any time. Certainly it looks pretty sketchy in here. It's not bad food though. There's plenty of choices for vegans and vegetarians.

Every farmers market I always have to stop by and get food from this stand. I have not been to the…read morestore yet, but want to go soon. The falafel wrap is great and the eggplant and red pepper ezme are amazing. The stuffed grape leaves are my absolute favorite. Definitely recommend this place!

My organization used Anatolian for our recent event. Efe was quick to respond and very…read moreaccommodating, and we ended up having plenty of delicious food for a great price! Definitely recommend and will use again!

Amazing flavors and unique spices! The Kebab had a nice sweetest slightly to it very good!read more

VERY much enjoyed a big, diverse, satisfying meal here. I asked the young fellow (probably about…read moreage 8), what's his favorite. He said the chicken, so I got it and it was marvelous. My husband's lamb was also excellent. I don't have a lot of experience with authentic Afghani food, but this place makes a great case for it. Service was kind and warm. We'll be back.

An unexpected discovery. The food and service were excellent. Everything was delight full.read more

What a stunning experience after a long bike ride!…read more After spending the day biking, this place was exactly the kind of place I wanted to end up. The moment we walked in, we were greeted immediately and seated, and the service was wonderful from beginning to end. Our waitstaff was pleasant, attentive, and made the whole experience feel welcoming without being overbearing. We started with hummus and some lamb, and then I ordered the chicken kebab entrée. Now, let me be very clear: I am NOT a chicken eater. But this chicken was so phenomenal that I told my friend the only way I would want to eat chicken again is if it's prepared and seasoned exactly the way this was. It was THAT good. The portion size was generous but still thoughtful. I really appreciated that because by the end of the meal, I was completely full--and honestly, I'm glad my plate wasn't overloaded with food just for the sake of having a huge portion. Everything felt intentional. The greens and onions that came with my meal were fresh, nicely prepared, and seasoned well. Nothing on the plate felt like an afterthought. I also ordered a drink that reminded me of a Shirley Temple, and it was really good, refreshing and exactly what I needed after being out biking. One of my favorite details about the restaurant was the open kitchen. Depending on where you're seated, you can see the chefs working, which adds another layer to the experience. I love being able to see the people preparing the food I'm eating. It makes the meal feel more connected and gives you an appreciation for the work happening behind the scenes. Between the food, service, atmosphere, open kitchen, and generous portions, Kismet really delivered. I left full, satisfied, and already thinking about what I would order next time. I'm absolutely looking forward to coming back!

This place was delicious. I assume they do a lot of takeout. We were visiting and I had read the…read moreGoogle reviews, but was a little underwhelmed by appearance inside but wanted to try and SO glad we did. The service was great. Had 4 different dishes and naan among us and I think their Korma was the best I have had. If I lived here I would get takeout here weekly.

This place does not serve fresh tasting food quality food. I got chicken tikka masala which seemed…read morethick, old/overcooked (dry chicken and some gross fatty pieces. The service was fine. I cannot comment on ambiance because I got take out. See the health report from this year, there are several violations for food storage temperatures, cross contamination, insects/rodents and more. I recommend trying other food like this in the area instead of coming here.

Authentic Bosnian foods, Medditeranian, service good, also a store inside to stock up on favorite…read morefrom Balkans, candy, meets, cheese, teas, much more

Cute spot. Super nice people. The chicken was fantastic. Rice tasty. The falafel was overcooked…read moresuper crunchy, and and I couldn't eat all of it. It was just too dry.

Meh there are a lot of shops that I wouldn't ever think to go to so for the most part the benefit…read moreis the food options all be it not incredible options. In reviewing places to go this made the list but was disappointing. Still a nice walk if you dont have anything to do.

RIght in the center of Burlington you will find beautiful Church Street Marketplace. The…read moremarketplace is a pedestrian zone that spans a few blocks and is filled with shops, restaurants, and cafes. It's very pleasant to stroll along Church Street, especially in the summertime and there are plenty of benches where you can sit and people watch. Church Street Marketplace has a mixture of chain and local stores. You can find everything from used books, to outdoor gear to name brand clothing. My favorite stores at Golden Hour where you can find lots of cute gifts, Smugglers Notch Distillery where you can sample delicious vodka, gin, bourbon, and maple liqueur, and Flora & Fauna - a second floor store filled with curiosities and oddities. Unfortunately, The 10,000 Villages store that I always enjoyed visiting, the Sox Market, and the Earthbound Store that I always found beautiful clothing in have all closed. There's also a great Ben & Jerry's Scoop Shop on Church Street, several restaurants in a range of price levels, and some very comfortable cafes. Definitely a place you will want to spend some time visiting when you are in Burlington.

I used to live right accross the street and loved this place, staff is usually very friendly and I…read morehate to leave a bad review. Sometimes good things do come to an end. When my wife was about to make some rice today she came accross some dead maggots. When inspecting the rice in more detail, we enden up finding a handful of live and dead ones. I don't even want to think about how many we must have eaten. This was from a 22lb bag of Jasmine rice & we are not only disappoint, we're disgusted. Many people have commented on this place not being sanitary. We had good faith in this store, yet this is a major deal breaker. Rather buy in a grocery store, knowing that there is some quality control.

If you are looking for a place to seat relax and have waitress serve you.. This is not. But good…read morefor take out. Taste is more Himalayan Nepali similar to Thai then Punjabi mogul most people are used to Anyway Thali was filling. But Chai which came complimentary from Yelp and establishment was amazing I have to add star for it really