We decided to take it easy last night and go to a comfortable, easy going, neighborhood restaurant that serves some of the best low key comfort food anywhere. "Pasha Turkish Kitchen" is just the right place. The restaurant is in a blue collar neighborhood in Lake County. It is owned and operated by some of the nicest, most genuine people you could ever meet. They just reopened after being closed for 3 weeks for a complete update to all the building major systems and a quick refresh all-round. There is a large bar and two dining rooms with plenty of seating. But don't let all that room fool you. They have such a great following it would be difficult to get in without reservations. The Mediterranean menu is extensive. There is absolutely something for everyone regardless of your taste and diet style. If you check out their menu online at "https://pashaturkishkitchen.com/" you will see beautiful pictures of every item they serve... making choosing easy. And believe me, everything is wonderful. We were greeted by a marvelous young man when we entered and quickly seated by the owner at a table reserved with our name on it. Shortly thereafter a very pleasant young lady with a ready smile greeted us as our server for the evening. She quickly filled our water glasses, told us about the evening special, and took our drink order. In a little while she returned with our drinks. After answering several questions she took our order for the evening. My wife and I split a "Sheppard Salad" which experience told us was going to be too big for just one person. It is a marvelous fresh combination of chopped tomatoes, onion, cucumber, green pepper, parsley with olive oil and vinaigrette dressing. I ordered the absolutely marvelous "Lamb Chops" 4 meaty chops perfectly seasoned and cooked to perfection. My wife enjoyed the "Lamb Shish Kebab" which was every bit as good as the chops. Our guests enjoyed a similar meal and we were all thrilled with the quality. After dinner we enjoyed an excellent cup of coffee and great "Rice Pudding" Thick and creamy milk based dessert that has a bubbly golden brown top with cinnamon. By that point we had only enough room to split one dessert. This is a really wonderful neighborhood, family restaurant. The food is excellent, the service and personnel are amazing and the prices will blow your mind. When you're in "that mood" there is no better place to be. I highly recommend "Pasha Turkish Kitchen". read more

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Excellent service, we were seated immediately on a Saturday evening. We started with the kibbeh which was delicious with beef and nuts inside served with a yogurt based sauce. We also got warm bread served with a spicy sauce and yogurt sauce which was soo soft and pillowy. For entrees we went with the iskender & lamb kebab which both were tender and cooked perfectly. I loved the tomato sauce soaked bread in the iskender and my husband loved the tenderness of the lamb kebabs. We finished our meal with the kunufe which had an excellent cheese pull and crispy exterior. It was a bit too sweet for me though. Our server was attentive throughout and even replaced our silverware for dessert service. This place is super popular, we got the last spot in the parking lot (which is quite ample, but the place was busy). read more

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I stopped by for dinner and got the usual--mixed appetizer, mixed grill deluxe, and dessert. The food is absolutely delicious, and the service is as awesome as always. We especially love the mixed grill because it has a little of everything: chicken, lamb, gyro, beef, and kofte. The dessert is always good and freshly made. Turkish coffee, Kuneffe, and Rice Pudding. read more

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We love this place. Have gotten takeout several times in the past. Today we ate in. Cigara boregi (herbed cheese wrapped in phyllo and deep fried) were delicious. Hummus was creamy with outstanding flavor. Fresh bread with yogurt dip and red pepper dip were fantastic. Entrees included chicken adana and chicken kebabs. All were great. Service was attentive and friendly. Recommended!! read more

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This is our favorite Turkish restaurant in the Cleveland area. The food is so incredible and the staff is so kind. It is truly always a treat to come here and we always save it for more special outings because it is a little far away from where we stay. But we try to come here as often as possible because the food is just that delicious. It is a cute and cozy cafe that is a perfect casual lunch or dinner spot. Onto the food! We always have to start with the Mix Appetizer Platter because we can never decide and need to have all of the appetizers. This comes with Stuffed Grape Leaves, Ezme, Tabouli, Babaganush, Hummus and Eggplant with Sauce. Literally everything is delicious in this platter. Some standouts are the Ezme and the Babaganoush. The Hummus and Babaganush are so creamy and they serve them with delicious and warm pita. We usually get some shared entrees and we mix this up, but our go tos are the Lamb Adana, Lamb Chops, and Iskender. The Lamb Chops are always so delicious and tender oh my gosh. These are a must try when you come here. The Iskender is one of my favorites and the yogurt is such a lovely addition to the dish. The Lamb Adana is also so tender with a creamy sauce. The meat is just all marinated so well and melt in your mouth. Writing this review is actually making me drool and also wanting to try more kebabs on the menu. I love the compliment of the yogurt with the kebab so I would definitely recommend getting one like that. I also think family style is the way to go here so you can try a bunch of different entrees and options! We also always finish up our meal with a Kuneffe. Oh my gosh is it so delicious here. It is sweet with a crunchy top and just delicous gooey cheese in the middle. As much as I love all of the food, knowing this dessert is coming after keeps my tummy so excited. You really have to check out this restaurant when you find yourself in the Cleveland area because in my opinion it is some of the best Turkish cuisine in the area. And we recognize the people that work there because we stop in so often and they are always so friendly and attend to our every dining need. read more

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Ordered takeout since my husband and I were babysitting our beautiful granddaughter on Valentine's Day. I've been wanting to try Pasha so this was the perfect opportunity. My husband picked up the order. He said the inside looked nice. We ordered the mixed appetizer and the small mixed grill to try. They packed everything very nice and the cold stayed cold and the hot stayed hot! Let's start with the appetizer. Yum and the variety was great to try different appetizers! See the picture! They provided three very nice rolls that were still warm when they got to the house (7 minutes away). I was so excited to try the mixed grill, I forgot to take a picture but it was very nicely packed and presented. The spices on all of the meats- chicken , kafte, gyro and the rice and slaw were amazing! A really nice valentines dinner in! Next time, I'd like to dine in and very much look forward to it. Highly recommend! read more

Pasha Turkish Kitchen - Mix Appetizer - Turkish Near Me - Willowick, Ohio

I visited with a friend and the service was so quick, and the complimentary warm bread with dipping sauces! (One spicy, one a creamy dill with cucumber). The lamb sauce was so good, we both marveled at it. We could drink a tureen of it like soup. The beef kafta was good too, and the servings are generous. It wasn't busy at all at 5 pm, I thought it was closed - it definitely wasn't closed! The windows were just dark. read more

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Very good Mediterranean Turkish cuisine. Baba Ganoush, liver cubes and chicken shish kabobs were excellent. Service is very attentive, they even asked us if everything was okay since we didn't finish our main course, we had to ensure them that we were simply full and it was excellent. read more

Service was very good. The interior was quite cute and I loved the lighting, it felt very comfortable. They have vegan options. I ordered the lamb saute and my uncle ordered the chicken gyro. I have a dairy allergy and informed staff and did not have an allergic reaction - great job! My food was stellar - the portions were large and I got a to go box. Unfortunately, my uncle's chicken was a little dry which is the reason for the 4 stars. read more

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Excellent food, great service. Everything we ordered was super delicious, from the appetizer sampler to the lamb kebab yogurt. I'll definitely eat here again in the future! read more

Incredible! Likely the best Turkish food I've had, and I've had quite a bit. Free bread was a delicious and nice touch. read more

Pasha Turkish Kitchen - Yogurt Lamb Adana - Turkish Near Me - Willowick, Ohio

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I was surprised when I walked in because I did not expect the decor to be like this. I guess I thought it would be a little bit more Moroccan looking or something. That said, it was a very nice place with a long bar and even an extra room toward the back. So this place will hold a lot of people. My friend and I tried it for lunch and we're very happy with our visit The service was very good! My friend got a dish that she was not sure of and the server actually told her that if she didn't like it, he would bring her something else! That was pretty cool! I got a Gyro and it was very good! I think the only downfall is that they brought out the french fries before my sandwich. So I just had to wait until they finally brought the sandwich so I could enjoy them together I wonder if this is a cultural thing? Because I've been to other restaurants that don't eat a lot of french fries and they do the same thing. But all in all, it was a good meal and I think people will really enjoy this place. read more

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The food was absolutely delicious and the service was great! This is a hidden gem. I can't recommend it enough and we will definitely be going back! read more

Pasha Turkish Kitchen - Mix Grill: Chicken Kebab, Chicken Adana, Gyro and Kofte. Served with rice and garnish. - Turkish Near Me - Willowick, Ohio

We were visiting the area and wanted to try something different. We"ve never had Turkish food before, but we have had Mediterranean often. We tried a variety of items with mixed appetizers and plates. Everything was unique and delicious. Nothing to be afraid of if trying something new. The service was superb with very close attention to detail like a fine dining restaurant. The pricing was commensurate with the portions, quality, and service. read more

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Delicious food, friendly staff, not too crowded. Diner style booths. I definitely am going back

The food and service here was so excellent! The chicken soup was not like your basic chicken soup...it had the Mediterranean touch in it for sure! And it was not too salty and overbearing with the seasonings. The lamb shishkabob could have been cooked a little bit more but all in all it was a delicious meal and I'd definitely come here again! read more

Pasha Turkish Kitchen - Chicken Soup - Turkish Near Me - Willowick, Ohio

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Everyone who enjoys healthy and flavorful foods should discover this place. Shepard's salad is excellent... but my favorite is the falafel! We had kunefe for dessert and it was very yummy... or as my wife would say "it was amazing!". Don't forget the Turkish coffee as a chaser. We are still testing the menus, so will update again after we have had more dishes. Excellent service from this family owned restaurant! read more

Pasha Turkish Kitchen - Kitchen! - Turkish Near Me - Willowick, Ohio

Very authentic, great food, nice service, and great prices. Everything we ordered, two kinds of salads, the lamb entree, the dessert, are great, starting with free bread and amazing sauces. For $50, we were both stuffed, with coffee and Turkish tea, and brought back 3 boxes of food for dinner. I first wanted to order Turkish coffee. The waiter was so kind to advise me on how strong it is. I ended up with regular coffee, which is very good too. The Turkish tea was so smooth. We already plan to come back! Sorry we were so eager to dive in, most of the pictures shown dishes half eaten. Lol. read more

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Pasha from the outside does not look like much. However, the food and service and fantastic. The chicken shawarma is on point and worth trying I recommend the Turkish coffee after dinner. read more

Food was really good! I recommend the beef shish kebab, and the baba ganoush! Servers were kind and helpful. Location is beautiful.

Local, hospitable, delicious. I love everything about Pasha! Very authentic Turkish dish's that never miss. read more

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We don't live anywhere close to here but it was so worth the hike. Heard good things and decided to come. Ambiance is casual dining. Seems like they can accommodate bigger groups. They have a nice patio area. I think they grow few of their own vegetables cause there is lush garden surrounding the premises. Very pretty to see. Anyway the food did not disappoint. They have a large menu with good selection of meats and drinks. Their salad was soo good with their sumac heavy spicing! We got the mixed grill and the chicken was my favorite but they were all goof. The service was good as well. Overall a great experience and plan on coming back! read more

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Amazing food and great service. One of the best Turkish restaurants I have been to. Nice seating too. Will definitely return again in the future. read more

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Went for the first time a few months ago and the food was amazing and the staff was amazing as well! Definitely check it out if you're wanting to try something new! read more

Delicious food, warm and family-friendly atmosphere, and great service! We heard about Pasha Turkish Kitchen and were quite excited to go and had an excellent dinner! A bit of a drive for us from University Circle, but well worth it and an easy shot on Route 2 out to Willowick. The restaurant has a great location on the corner which makes getting in and out very easy. To start off, their fresh pita bread is amazing...there are just no other words for it. We had Babaganoush and sigara boregi for starters, and for entrees, my family ordered lahmacun while I opted for lamb shish kebab. The food was delicious, flavorful, and just the right amount. My lamb was perfectly seasoned, and the lahmacun was both thin like we would get in Turkiye and plentiful so that we had a little to take home. For dessert, my family had kuneffe and I had kazandibi. There was not a lot of talking during dinner or dessert as we enjoyed the food so much...for us this is always a good metric as to how good a meal is at a restaurant. Service was excellent and very attentive as we did not have to ask for anything: plates were removed, water glasses refilled, and everything was efficiently provided for. We had a great time and can't wait to visit Pasha Turkish Kitchen again! read more

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A gem! We came from out of town and had a meal that was authentic --and a great value. The team there is warm and welcoming. Adana kabobs were fantastic- lamb or chicken. The bread and spreads are fresh, delicious and a hearty portion. For dessert, they have the best kunefe! read more

I've eaten amazing food in Istanbul and this lovely Pasha Kitchen is just as good! Kofte, kebabs, all perfectly cooked and very flavorful! The freshness was obvious, and they get most of their veggies from an organic farm I'm told. The herbs and seasonings were very bright and not overwhelming. Absolutely delicious food, why did we wait so long to try it. Looking forward to going back very soon! read more

Ambiance: Pasha has a pretty casual feel perfect for a lunch. The windows let in copious light and the tables are well spaced to make the place very breezy . It has tasteful thematic decorations and the middle eastern music is the perfect volume to allow conversation. The staff are friendly and helpful in describing the dishes we were unfamiliar wish. Food: The food here is amazing. The free bread they start you with is practically artisanal with a delicate chewy crust and pillowy interior. It's served with a yogurt sauce and spicy tomato sauce which was actually spicy, not toned down for the Midwest palate at all. Despite the danger of filling up on carbs, we got the hummus and pita as well which was excellent. The pita is flavorful and tastes fire-charred as opposed to pan toasted which was a great touch. The hummus is smooth and flavorful with a generous drizzle of olive oil. For mains, we got the mixed grill and iskender which were a-mazing. Uniformly, the meats were PERFECTLY cooked! The gyro meat, chicken chunks, and even the kofta was all juicy and tender with just the perfect amount of char on the outside. The spices were balanced and the lamb not game-y at all. Portion size was generous and felt appropriate for the prices. We also got a Turkish coffee which was dark and flavorful, it's basically brewed using a super fine grind like an espresso but minus the pressure of a espresso machine. The food here is absolutely deserving of its five star reviews. Everything tastes fresh and authentic. I'm confident if you come here you'll be kicking yourself for not doing so sooner. Highly recommended! read more

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I am new to Turkish cooking. We started with the small mix appetizer and everything was fantastic. Don't miss out on the stuffed grape leaves. I had the combination lamb and beef kebab plate. My wife had the lamb sauté. She loved hers. Mine, the meat I felt was a little dry. otherwise, I would've given them a five rating It was tasty, but I don't know if they offered a dipping sauce or not. read more

Service was very friendly and helpful and the food was very good. The bread was amazing.

Service was excellent, food is very good reminds me of a restaurant in Myrtle Beach. Excellent Turkish food . Very nice way to spend an evening sitting at a table with friends . Good way to introduce Turkish food . read more

Pasha is one of my wife and I's favorite restaurants. The owner and staff are SO nice. The food is incredible and it's a great place for groups dinners. read more

Pasha serves some of the best Turkish cuisine in have had. The restaurant appears to the been a diner with booths, tables and counter service. I ordered take out and it took a while for them to locate my order - several different people were consulted before I had it. I look forward to having Pasha food again. I thought the baba was better than the hummus. The kebabs were great. read more

This place should be packed. The freshest food. I love the pasha salad with diced tomatoes, cucumbers, onions and walnut in a pomegranate sauce. Lovely. Pair with a crisp white Turkish wine and it's an amazing meal for under 20. I've dined inside and I also enjoy their patio. Although it is on a busy street but it still can be very quiet. They've got it well decorated. Service is impeccable read more

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I was in the mood for Turkish food while in Cleveland and Pasha delivered! I called in my order and it was ready on time. The staff was extremely welcoming and friendly. The food was delicious, I got the mixed grill and it was definitely the right call! It has a little bit of everything, all the meats were perfectly cooked, rice was great. Overall great experience and a must visit if you are in the area! read more

Pasha Turkish Kitchen - Mixed grill meal, it was amazing! - Turkish Near Me - Willowick, Ohio

Excellent food and excellent service Waitress was very helpful as this was our first time at the restaurant Everything was fresh and place was clean. read more

Food was dry and wasn't bland. The server was kind and to the point. I think they prepared that early, but didn't serve it. The chicken didn't seem fresh at all. All places have a bad day, but this is not their best Give them a try and see if you get the same treatment. read more

First time having Turkish food, the portion size was good and the cabbage rolls were good. Also, my children enjoyed the rice pudding.

TAKEOUT REVIEW: Treated myself to some tasty takeout from Pasha Turkish Kitchen - a place I've driven by a few times and have been curious to try. I ordered the Mixed Grill Kebab, because I like to try a little bit of everything. The dish contained Kofte, Chicken Adana, Chicken Kebab, and generous slices of doner. I'm not the biggest lamb fan, so I was really pleased that the doner was beef. Kofte is forever and always my favorite, and Pasha's did not disappoint. My second favorite was the juicy pieces of Chicken Kebab. Along with the meat feast, the meal came with rice, veg, and a WARM roll of sesame-covered bread. It was delightfully soft and easy to pull apart. My takeout meal was well packed, arrived at a nice temp, and came with an assortment of condiments. While on the pricey side, I'll have no problem making 2-3 meals out of it and it was a special Saturday night treat. Worth it! CAPSULE JUDGMENT: Really enjoyed my takeout from Pasha's. I'd like to visit their restaurant soon and sample some of their other offerings. It was a refreshing change from all the various Middle Eastern options out there. Go! read more

Pasha Turkish Kitchen - Mixed Grill Kebab takeout: (from L-R) chicken adana, kofte, chicken kebab, beef doner. Everything was good! - Turkish Near Me - Willowick, Ohio

Of the many ethnic restaurants dotting the northeast Ohio food landscape, Turkish fare is somewhat underrepresented ad there were formerly only two such places. Thankfully, Pasha affords Eastsiders an opportunity to sample the many delectable flavors of Turkey in a low-lit intimate setting. Just as you enter through the main door, you take notice of the modern full bar that winds around the interior with a wide selection of liquor. There are also booths and tables suitable for single patrons or groups. I decided to sit at the bar and was greeted right away by one of the servers. The menu is extensive and offers a wide range of signature dishes such as tabouli, hummus, babaganoush, falafel, kibbe, doner, kofte, and many others. As I wasn't that hungry, I decided on a bowl of lentil soup and a glass of Turkish tea. The lentil soup was a savory sensation that paired well with the freshly baked warm complementary bread that was brought out. The tea was a warm and soothing blend of flavor harmoneously fused with notes of cinnamon and cloves! It was so good that I had several glasses! If you want to sample great Turkish food, look no further than Pasha - where excellent food and reasonable prices meet great service! read more

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