We tried a few meals from their menu and everything tasted so good! The mix plate for 2 was perfect…read morefor two, lets you try a little bit of everything, and super filling. Nothing was greasy and everything was seasoned well. This was my first time trying lamb and honestly I couldn't even tell which is a huge plus for me (it wasn't gamey at all). I had a piece of their Dubai chocolate and wow, the cake part was super moist and rich! Also tried a little bit of their lentil soup with a warm pita bread, a little bit of ice cream and baklava from my family's plate since I was too full to order my own and everything was perfection. The best part is you don't get that gross feeling after eating because everything was so clean/fresh. Lastly, the owner was super friendly and attentive. We will definitely be coming back! 2/22/26

You desperately need a vacation, but have neither the time nor the money to head out. What to do,…read morewhat to do. My recommendation? Take a long lunch hour at Istanbul, located at 488 S. Yong St. in Ormond Beach. (Across from Mario's.) It will leave you feeling relaxed, nourished, and as though you've been ambling along the banks of the Bosphorus in Istanbul, Turkey. The food is absolutely delicious, and your host will make you feel very welcome. Also.....DO NOT leave without savoring a plate of their homemade baklava, served with goat's milk ice cream. Some of the best we've had anywhere in the world! As a side note, the pricing is very good. $12.99 will get you a delicious lunch with sides and beverage. Highly recommend.

Been dying to try this and I'm so glad I finally did! We made a reservation for a Saturday night…read moredinner. It is a very lively atmosphere inside, with guest chatter and warm lighting taking over the space beautifully. There are a few tables outside as well. Our server was prompt and helpful. We ordered the lavas and the appetizer sampler. Definitely recommend! My fiance and I split the mix grill for two. We figured it was the best way to try all the different items at a decent price. Our favorites by far were the lamb & chicken sis kebaps.

Park Ave in Winter Park usually means tricky parking and higher prices, so I was wary when my…read morefriend chose Bosphorous to celebrate her new job after loving it on her first visit last month. However, it turned out to be a flavorful, shareable Turkish dining experience that was well worth the money even though I'm very much A Poor.   The must-order for the table on each visit is the Lavas ($6), a baked to order hollow bread that has a taste akin to a pita but arrives "puffed up" and has a light, airy taste to it (we ended up ordering two, we liked it with our dips so much).   We ordered the Select Two Appetizer ($12) to dip our Lavas in, and chose the Cold Cucumber Dip and the Muhammara (a puree of red peppers, walnuts, garlic, olive oil, and pomegranate molasses) as our two.   To drink, I ordered the Old-Fashioned Turk ($15), an old-fashioned but with house-made Turkish fig bitters and cherry juice, which gave it a distinctive, almost spicy(?) taste.   Though some items are pricier than others, it's possible to eat here affordably if 2-3 people are splitting a few appetizers and an entree. There were three of us that night, but for our entrée we ordered the Mixed Grill Dinner for Two ($54). Despite the name, this huge plate of meats was more than enough for the three of us to split. The meats consisted of Beef Kebap, Chicken, and Lamb, and was served over rice and came with a side of something similar to tzatziki dip.   Parking can be an issue depending on when you go (it's situated right on Park Ave in Winter Park), but there are street lots across the street about a 5 minute walk away, and street parking along neighboring side streets.   Because of the price, this is definitely more of a special occasion restaurant for me than something casual, but you get a good amount of food for the price, with good atmosphere and even better service, so I'd definitely return again.

Small restaurant with friendly staff…read more I love turkish food and at this place you get the real deal. The food is authentic, we enjoyed everything we ordered. We had the lentil soup and lavash bread, both were very delicious. Hummus was also tasty. My main dish was chicken adana with salad, was great and we also ordered the shepperd salad which was so rich and fresh, very tasty. If we are at the area again, we will be back for sure.

Worth quitting the town fave for -- the homemade roots cooking of Lale!…read more I officially quit the towns well known spot for the homemade roots cooking at Lale Turkish Restaurant in Winter Park! Every dish tastes like it came straight from someone's family kitchen -- authentic, comforting, and made with love. The flavors are deep and fresh, the kind of food that nourishes both body and soul. And don't even get me started on the baklava -- buttery, flaky, perfectly sweet, and absolutely irresistible. It's the best I've ever had! If you want a meal that reminds you why you don't settle for ordinary, Lale is it. A true hidden gem in Winter Park.

If you haven't been to Zeytin Turkish Restaurant, you are truly missing out! From the moment you…read morewalk in, it feels less like a restaurant and more like stepping into a warm, welcoming family home. The atmosphere is cozy and inviting, and the hospitality is top-notch. Our server was incredibly friendly, attentive, and offered fantastic recommendations that did not disappoint. The chicken satay was absolutely delicious--perfectly seasoned and so flavorful. And whatever you do, don't pass up the lavas bread! It's a must with the hummus and makes the whole experience even better. We finished with the baklava, and it was pure perfection--sweet, flaky, and completely delectable. Do yourself a favor and order an extra one to go. You'll thank yourself later!

Our first visit, and it was a great dining experience. The server let us sample the fermented beet…read morejuice, but I decided to go with a lemonade. Our kids loved the Turkish fruit juices. We had an appetizer platter, a lamb and rice and shared the grilled platter. We also tried both dessert items. Two thumbs up.

Like a taste of my childhood. If anyone else was raised on Doner Kebab from Germany this place is a…read moredead ringer on taste and quality. I appreciate the helpfulness and kindness of the employees because when I walked in, a gentleman who appeared to be on his break got up and took my order to help out the kitchen crew. This was an awesome meal and I recommend anyone who likes Turkish food to give them a try!

I was at a weekend course next door at the Seminole State College Lake Mary/Sanford campus and had…read morea short break for lunch. I wanted something not too heavy and luckily found an amazing Turkish restaurant next door with great value! The owners were very friendly and welcoming. I ordered a falafel with a side of frees, I believe it was only like $11 or $13. Pretty good price and I left extremely full! The restaurant has a good amount of tables with very authentic Turkish decor and memorabilia. I stopped because I was nearby but I'll definitely be back again if I'm nearby or just in the mood for some good Turkish food at a great price!

Super yummy and fresh. Service was fast and the outdoor seating is cute. I would definitely…read morerecommend an will be coming back!!

This is located in the middle of the parking lot of the plaza. Small seating area picnic style…read more Ordering process was straightforward. Wait time for me was about 10-13 minutes on that Thursday evening. Ordered 2 Thursday Combo Specials which is a pita meal-- one chicken and one gyro, then sides were rice and babaganoush (came with 8 lil pita triangles). Also came with a sufficient-sized container of sauce in each meal-- love that it was not drenched all over the pita instead as the bread could get soggy. Portions were HUGE and it was SO delicious that I literally could not stop eating-- I ate my whole meal in one sitting. The gyro was tasty, pita bread had the perfect texture, babaganoush was very refreshing and like an eggplant salsa, and the gyro pita stayed warm (even when I ate it over 30 minutes after ordering/picking it up). I am sad to have just now discovered this, but better late than never!!! It's on the way home for me, so this place will now be my go-to for Mediterranean cravings.

The bread is very good. They need to just call them sandwiches because it sure doesn't look like…read moreany panini I've ever seen. Also, they need 3rd $ sign. Should be $$$. I will be back.

Would absolutely come back. Great food, great service, and great vibes…read more Food: Everything was delicious! We tried several breakfast items and every single one was amazing. The eggs were cheesy and perfectly cooked not dry at all! The fresh bread was incredible, and dipping it into the ezme was a must have choice. I also had the Turkish tea and coffee, both of which were rich, and spot on. Vibes: Relaxed and cozy, great for small to medium sized groups. It does get busy, and since you pick your own table, it can be a little tricky if you're coming with a larger group. But overall the atmosphere is warm, welcoming and perfect for a chill breakfast. Service: Excellent! Our waitress gave phenomenal recommendations. I usually ask the staff what their favorites are, and she delivered everything she suggested was a hit for me and my friends. Owners and staff were helpful, and attentive without being pushy.

I will be dreaming about Uzbek food from Caravan! It was so delicious. No wonder the place was so…read morebusy and packed. Good thing we had a reservation. The food is for sure worth it! We had their lamb, beef and chicken skewers. They were season to perfection. The best part was their tea. I had a bit of a cold that day, so the tea was just perfect! I had the Lemon ginger tea and my partner had the raspberry tea. It was so good. Now, I cannot forget about the service. Our server was so sweet. She saw that we liked the tea and offered to give us a refill to go. She was so thoughtful. She also made sure that we were having a good dining experience

We decided to come for a family member's birthday lunch. This was my first time having Uzbek food…read moreand it was thoroughly enjoyable. Our server was patient and friendly and very attentive. The restaurant feels cozy and family friendly. It's an open space with booths along the perimeter and tables in the center. We were a party of 6 and were seated at the center tables where I had space for my baby's stroller. The food was portioned well and well seasoned. I ordered two skewers of the chicken Shish as there is only one skewer per order and though I wanted to order the grilled vegetables I was told they were out for the day, so I ordered a side of regular fries. The chicken was tender and juicy and served with sliced raw onion Normally I am not a fan of baba ganoush but this was great and slightly smokey but wonderful on the bread. We ordered a pot of the Turkish tea and it was light and slightly floral but very good though not sweet. The Parmesan and garlic fries were delightful. Not overly oily and the garlic was served as a sauce which meant you could have them as garlic heavy as you wanted. I'm glad they also provided a spicy chili sauce as I like a bit of spice. I also had a salaam cola which was pretty much like a regular coke which I enjoyed! Definitely take note that there are very few vegetarian options. We tried to order the fried noodle dish without the beef but were told it could not be done, and so the only other option was the lentil soup. Most items are heavy on the lamb or beef so few chicken dishes as well. Still a great experience and will likely come again!

WOW! spent the entire time here saying "mmmmmm" after every bite…read more the service from each staff member was exceptional! they were kind, compassionate, caring, and really knowledgeable about every item on the menu. they were more than happy to help us when we had any questions as some of our larger party were new this type of food. now, back home in California and still dreaming of this meal a week later! cannot wait to return!

I wanted to order a carryout on a Saturday evening, so I called Istanbul Grill to discuss choices…read moreand order food. The call was answered by an automated service that seemed determined to not let me talk to anyone. Over and over it told me I must order online. It texted me the link to the clover app for ordering. I placed the order with the app which told me pick up would be in 25 minutes. Then the odyssey began. I got a call from a phone number without caller id. I called back and was told Istanbul Grill is backed up and it would take an extra 20-30 minutes. So I arrived at the restaurant 1 hour after ordering and was told they had no idea when the order would be ready. I finally got my order about 1 hour 45 minutes after placing the order. While I understand they are trying to eliminate staff to take and track orders, the whole process and extra wait makes it worse since there doesn't seem to be any feedback to Clover about extra time required. Once I finally got the food and took it home, we enjoyed every bit of it. The baba and lavas was fantastic and the lahmacun was good. I considered ordering family platters, but did not because they all contained chicken. I ordered lamb based dinners which were also great. A single dinner is enough for 2 adults in our experience. I observed most tables were taking home food. So overall food was great. Ordering and pickup were quite bad.