The food was delicious, and we received service with a smile; the prices, quality, and atmosphere…read morewere all excellent. I will definitely return--if only for Ms. Nisa's smile!

The sit down is beautiful and the service was really nice. I've been to turkey maybe 7 times and…read morethe lahmacun beats every restaurant in Istanbul. Truly a hidden gem.

This was hands down the best Mediterranean food I've ever had. Fresh pita with house made,…read moreauthentic hummus. The yogurt was very tasty as well, you really can't go wrong with anything you order here. The dessert menu also has many options to choose from. The staff was very friendly and helpful with the menu. They offered great suggestions and did not miss! The inside is fairly small, but what you would expect for New York City. I definitely will be coming back!

I am glad I gave Akdeniz a try! They were pretty busy for a Thursday evening. The interior was cute…read moreand cozy, but the tables were way too close. I thought the staff was nice, but there was no hostess to greet us when we arrived. My friend and I got the large appetizer platter and the manti to share, and that was more than enough for us. I really enjoyed their stuffed vine leaves, hummus, and babaghannous. I was disappointed in their lebni because it was too watery. The pita was just okay. The manti was so delicious and I was so glad we ordered that as our entree. Overall, I enjoyed the food and would recommend this place if you're ever craving Turkish food.

Wow, I am bummed that I waited so long to come to NAR. I was talking to a Turkish friend at work…read moreawhile back and he recommended I try this place as we were discussing Turkish restaurants. I added to my list but didn't try it until this week and I was blown away! The restaurant is lovely and has a great vibe (although it is a little loud due to the low ceilings). Service was great reflecting exceptional Turkish hospitality. My friends and I started with small mezzes (all delicious) and zucchini blossoms, which I could have had as a standalone meal. I had the Turkish delight meat dish and that was super. My husband had the beyti and it was the best I've ever had. We all ate way too much and waddled out of there way too full. Prices are about what you'd expect in that part of town and it's worth every penny. I will definitely be back. I recommend that you go here too and am confident you'll find everything is cok guzel!

I've gotten a decent amount of Turkish food delivered throughout my tenure here in New York, but I…read morehaven't been to many Turkish restaurants! Super glad I got to try out NAR and I hope it does well, because the food is straight up amazing. I started off with a glass of the Cotes d'Avanos Narince Blend from Turkey and I highly recommend! It's medium bodied and acidic, with mineral, stone fruit, and citrus, and would go really well with seafood. For food, we began with the mezze sampler, which included babaganoush, muhammara, and hummus. This is a great way to start the meal, especially since Nar serves a delicious bread (crispy on the outside, soft and warm on the inside) as a complementary starter. My favorites were the muhammara, an intense, piquant spread made with roasted red peppers and pomegranate molasses, and the ever-smoky babaganoush, which was served with pomegranates. The hummus was great, too; I just thought it wasn't a standout. -Aegean Style Cherry Vine Leaf Sarma (stuffed vine leaves, cherry yogurt, pine nuts, currants): Delicious. The savory, salty sarma are tasty on their own, but best when lightly sweetened with the cherry yogurt and tart, juicy currants. -Beyti Kebab (hand minced lamb wrapped in lavash, yogurt, confit tomatoes): This was the most flavorful lamb - juicy, smoky, perfectly spiced - I've had in a long time. The lavash (bread) that it was rolled in was also spiced, the yogurt was cooling, and the tomatoes and bell peppers a fresh and flavorful accompaniment. We finished off the meal with ice cream and Turkish coffee. The coffee took a while, so they took it off of our bill, which was a kind gesture. The ice cream was a different experience! It was made with goat milk, so the flavor was distinct, and it was extremely thick. High-quality and fun to try, but just a little too thick for my preferences.

Great Mediterranean/ Middle Eastern flavors in Murray Hill... perfect for take out or dining in…read moretheir restaurant where you can stare at their amazing desserts in the display case. Fast, friendly, yummy. From salads, apps (bababganush, hummus, muhammara, tabouli, etc.), gyros, pides and platters. Everything looks delicious. For take out I love their chicken gyro on home bread, with "white sauce" no hot sauce. $13.50 plus tax.

Small little place but authentic Turkish food owned by a family. You can take out or eat there…read more Their lamb Adana is delicious and very reasonable. So are their lamb chops. But today I had the grilled Dorade fish from the Mediterranean Sea. And I took home Babaganoush that is so good. The family is very nice and they have an assortment of baklava and boxed Turkish delights to go. Next best thing to flying to Turkey!

My best friend and I had a great experience having dinner at Leyla's. Love the food and atmosphere…read more Delicious and fresh. The service was great.

Lovely place for a drink and dinner. Drinks were fantastic - strong, flavorful and served by a…read moregracious bartender. We went for happy hour and got the 3 appetizers which were served with two types or bread - great size and deal. I ordered the Izmir kofte for dinner - very flavorful tender kababs, served with rice. I just found the sauce a bit light (watery) but otherwise filling and tasty.

Amazing! Such a great choice for dinner right after arriving in NYC! The ambiance was eclectic and…read moreintimate. Love the Turkish decor and art. The staff were very nice and attentive. We ordered the Sultan's Plate for 2, grape leaves and babaghannoush. The bread brought out was very fresh, warm and baked nicely! We were impressed. Sultan's plate had a variety of meats such as lamb, chicken, beef, rice, salad, grilled veggies and fries (which tasted fairly close to McDonalds). The meats were cooked wonderfully being moist, easy to eat and seasoned well. The salad and grilled vegetables were great complements along with the rice. Grape leaves were tasty with that nice sour-ish taste to it. Babaghannoush was delicious with that nice neutral taste. Overall, we loved it and plenty of food for 3 people to share. Highly recommend!

WONDERFUL food- great service and ambience. Just be prepared as they don't serve hard liquor- just…read morebeer and wine

Been to this place a couple of times and had great experiences. One nice perk is that you can earn…read morepoints through Opentable and redeem them for credit toward restaurant experiences, credit toward OpenTable reservations, or Amazon gift cards. You don't need to download an app, just sign up for an Opentable account at www.opentable.com. The place was exactly what we were looking for... Inexpensive, Turkish, and comfortable atmosphere! The place wasn't busy during lunch time but busy during dinner time. Amazing service and delicious food! The food was fresh and came out fast. Lunch specials are $21.95 for 2 courses while dinner specials are $36.95 for 4 courses. I had the Eggplant with Tomato Sauce and Beets as the first course and Lamb Adana Kebab as Entrée. Lamb Adana Kebab comes with salad, which I can't have since it's cold and raw, but they were able to accommodate me and replaced salad with more rice. I had Kabak Tatlısı, which has a nice sweet taste and is healthy. All were delicious, also gluten free, dairy free and soy free. Plus, the Turkish Tea as the fourth course was a great pair with my meals. Their menu offers a variety of choices, including options that are gluten free, dairy free, and soy free. I would definitely come back and suggest you give this place a try if you are in Hell's Kitchen or Columbus Circle.

Great mid-town spot for Turkish food. The staff is great and the food is generally above average…read more It's got that great NYC shabby/chic vibe. Well worth checking out.

This is a wonderful find! It is a clean, cozy establishment with limited seating. At first, it…read morecould be mistaken for a take-out restaurant, but in the rear there is enough space to comfortably enjoy your meal. The food was served in generous portions and was very tasty. For example, the lentil and chicken soups were fabulous. The chicken soup was filled with real chicken in a creamy broth. The lentil soup was soothing yet extraordinary--something you wished would last and last. Even the cold spinach salad was scrumptious. To accompany these appetizers was bread, a round mound of deliciousness. At first it looked like far too much for just a couple of people, but it tasted so good that it was gone before we knew it. The entrées were served quickly and in generous portions. The dessert, rice pudding, was also a real treat! The waitress was very kind and truly attentive. I recommmend this restaurant and look forward to going back soon!

FABULOUS experience on 9th Ave in NYC's infamous Hell's Kitchen. Following a mantinee broadway…read moreshow, we ambled over to Istanbul Kebab House for a memorable and tasty Turkish and Mediterranean meal that delivered in every way possible-- Aylara was our delightful, smiling host/server, the food presentation was ever so lovely and thoughtful, and the taste.... hit it right on the mark. Everything was cooked to perfection and so colorful on the plate. We shared the grilled assorted vegetables and the lamb adana kebab (large- 2 pieces, 1 per). Again, all cooked to perfection. No rush, we sat in the back so as not to be bothered, as it's a somewhat small space. But it comes with big flavor and freshness. We'll be back for sure.

Food was fresh and wonderful. We looked everything we ordered. The bread was delicious and the…read moremezze was large enough for 4.

At the risk of sounding like a broken record, I am going to give Turco another big shout out as a…read moregreat place to eat in Hell's Kitchen. Everything I've said previously still applies, but the seating area towards the back has been fixed up since my previous reviews. It looks much nicer now with more unified looking furniture, brightened up paint and even a panel offering a visual separation between the bathroom and seating area. The food has not changed at all, and that's a good thing. Their chicken gyro is still top notch. Their bulgar wheat side? Delicious. The hummus is still one of the best around and their fresh baked pita breads are to die for. Also huge shout out for their Dolmas which are the best around. In an amusing side note: I recommended Turco to a coworker who was visiting from out of town so he had a dinner here and he absolutely loved it and has talked about going back whenever he is in New York City again!

Turkish Kitchen is my neighborhood mainstay, I can't even count how many times I've been over the…read moreyears. The birthday coupons are what had brought me in every year, but even though they stopped during Covid, I still enjoy visiting. My go-to dish is the Iskender Kebab - delicious slices of lamb with tomato sauce and yogurt over baked pita bread. I also enjoy the combination platter with dips - the baba ghanoush is delicious. The atmosphere is classy but down-to-earth. The cocktails are tasty. The service can be slow, but it means we are never rushed out. The prices are mid-high, but commensurate with the quality of food. I recently came with a large group, including kids. Service was welcoming despite the chaos. Our bread was frequently replenished and our bottles of wine poured. On top of that, we were given tastes of dessert & liqueur - such a nice treat at the end of a long meal. I especially appreciated that the head guy alerted us that gratuity was already added to the check. We had such a great time, that we opted to tip more! I was happy that my group had such a positive experience, and surely will continue to return.

A group of my friends were in town, and we happened to pick this place just by walking down the…read morestreet in the area until we saw something that looked tasty. We could not have been happier with what we got for a place that we picked totally randomly. First of all, the place is popular and we did not have resos, but the staff were super nice and found us an open table that we could eat at as long as we put in our orders quick so they could get the table ready for a later reservation in an hour. Then the food itself arrived and was really delicious and well presented, just look at those kebab plates and dips! They also gave our group free baklava at the end I think just because they felt a little bad they had to rush us, which wasn't even their fault and was super appreciated. Also, the interior decoration is fantastic. The restaurant feels super classy and elegant. Great vibes for a date, a business dinner, or just a fancy dinner. Overall, easy 5 stars. Great food and amazing service. Oh and the wine was delicious too.