We were here with friends and once again we chose the Sultans platter, which is the best bang for your buck in my opionin here. You get to try a lot of different things with a great variety of options. It was warm and inviting inside. It has Turkish influence but not particulary stand out in nature. Nice enough though. Food came out in a timely manner. We started with the grape stuffed leaves which were delightful and came with a lovely cheese to spread on them. Also pita bread with hummus and red pepper spread. Both were excellent and creamy and the bread is amazing. It is made to order with the wood fire oven. Absolutely lovely. Then we had assorted meat which included meat balls, lamb chops, swordfish and chicken. All were cooked well and tasty, although besides the meatballs, the marinate seemed the same. It would be nice to get other flavours. A bulgur pilaf which was delicous and perfectly cooked and tomato-ey and a lovely dressed green salad came to accent the meat. For dessert a less sweet baklava which is perfect in my opinion and a good ending to the dinner. read more

I stopped by Sofra in Edmonton recently and tried their Sultan's Sofrasi for two. The pita bread was the biggest highlight. Both the dessert and the meat were quite good--the dessert for its crispiness and flavour, and the meat for the portion size and how well it was cooked. That said, the meat still tasted different compared to similar dishes I've had in Europe. The hummus was a bit too sour and not as thick as I prefer. Overall, I'd give it 8/10. read more

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A spectacular dining experience. From the rustic and elegant faux exterior that makes up the back of the restaurant to the kind and attentive service, there was a high bar for the food to meet. They did cleared the bar with room to spare. The humus and the dip with red peppers were full of surprises and more delicious than I would have thought possible. Add to those the thin and freshly baked pita and it's a stunning start to a meal. The mains were uniformly excellent, too. And loved the grilled vegetables in particular. Highly recommended. read more

The food was fantastic. We got the sultan's feast which was an appetizer, pita with humus and whipped feta, chicken, ahi tuna, lamb, spicy meat balls and finished off with baclava. Everything was delicious. Service was great. Food came pretty quick, waters were always topped off and the beer and wine selection was good. It was a little loud in the restaurant but at the same time it was fairly busy. read more

This is the first Turkish restaurant in edmonton I have tried it is also one of the most recommended restaurant in the city. Went for a family dinner on a weekday and I would recommend making reservation even on weekdays. It is quite a busy place. Order: Tavuk Sis Kebab: Delicious, tender and flavourful chicken skewers comes with bulghur pilaf, mixed greens in house dressing and grilled vegetables. Izgara Kofte: Scrumptious grilled beef meatballs with pilaf, mixed greens in house dressing and grilled vegetables as one of the most ordered dish. Sucuklu Pide: Cheesy pizza with sausage, egg and green onion was on the salty side and it was difficult to eat after few bites. Baklava: This mouth-watering layered pastry was perfect dessert to end your night with. Sweetness in the baklava was just perfect. One plate has 4 baklava pieces. Rating: Taste - 4/5 (I haven't tried any other Turkish place yet but loved this one except the pizza) Price - 3/5 (I found the restaurant on Pricier side) Serving : 4/5 Service - 4/5 Ambience - 4.5/5 read more

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The meal started with Hurma dip and fresh forno baked pita - amazing! The main; lamb loin was delicious, cooked to perfection. This restaurant never disappoints. read more

Somewhere around downtown on the end of 106st, you'll pass the bold black sign with the words "Sofra Authentic Turkish Cuisine", which is actually less striking than you'd imagine. Lost between beige buildings in between some not so bustling impark parking lots, it's something you can easily miss, but once you're inside, boy are you in for a treat. Once you walk in through the entrance the warm orange painted walls wrap you up into the cozy space. Pendant lights from the ceiling unconsciously draws our eyes up as it brings to view the quirky wooden window grills peaking into their 2nd level dining space. The main area, being their main dining spot is tight but strategically spaced out for enough wiggle room for tables and diners to move around freely. Right in the middle is the spiral staircase leading to the basement where you'll find the third dining area! With a more intimate feel, the more prominent detail of this part is the Turkish seating area, which is where we opted to be. The biggest difference between Sofra and other Turkish eateries I've been to is probably the price between dishes. This is definitely one of the pricier places i've been to for Turkish food, portion sizes were big, but overall not really anything over the top in my opinion to justify the price. I'm guessing with the layout and atmosphere, they're aiming for more of classy date night spot, which explains the ballooned prices. Biber Ezme - ($12) - A red pepper yogurt dip that came with fresh pita, the dip was delicious, just well done flavors of tangy creamy yogurt. The pita bread was dressed with some olive oil and sesame seeds. Not a fan of the bread here at all TBH , I think the sesame seeds took away a lot of the flavors from the dip rather than adding to it. Even more ridiculous that you have to pay $5 for extra bread. Adana Kebab - ($23) - Their signature spicy ground beef kebab, this was also pretty good, kebab was juicy and pact a lot of flavor, not really spicy though. Tavuk Sis Kebab - ($28) - Chicken Skewers "charred to perfection", charred to perfection, sure, chicken was still moist. Wasn't as flavorful as I'd want it to be though. All entrees came with grilled vegetables, a salad with their house dressing, and a portion of bulgur pilaf. The salad dressing was my highlight, would come just to order a salad just because the dressing is THAT good. The bulgur pilaf was tomato based which actually made it super heavy and I wasn't a fan of it. Overall, as we sat cross-legged on some comfy cushions and pillows, we enjoyed our dining experience. It was fun and something new, but this wouldn't be my first recommendation for Turkish food. Nor will it be at the top of my list to revisit again. read more

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Delicious meal, exceptional Customer service! Had the Sultans platter an excellent taste of the restaurants offerings read more

It's nestled right near the heart of downtown. I've passed by here many times. A friend and I decided to check the place out. We ended up ordering the pita bread with the antep ezme, humus, and biber ezme dips. They were fantastic. We couldn't stop eating them. The sesame seeds on the pita bread was seriously the perfect touch. Then we had the chicken kebab and lamb. They were very good flavours. We ended the night with the baklava which was great. Would definitely check this place out again. I feel like the inside is outdated and could use a touch up but the service and food was great. read more

Lovely place for dinner. We will be back! Started with these appies: - hummus: must have (so delish and the pita was so light and tasty -apricots: these were not bad but not my fav, prob cuz I'm not a fan of mixing sweet with dinner dishes -pastrami: must have (so tasty, the mix of salty with the cheese and the figs was the perfect blend and I don't really like figs but u cuz taste them slightly -meatballs: these were also tasty although I much preferred the pastrami dish For our entrees we shared the sea bass and grilled chicken. Both were so tasty but my fav was the sea bass. Highly recommend! Not a fan of the rice that comes with but the salad and grilled veggies were good read more

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Ah sofra...I never knew you were there...I cannot believe sofra has been in its location for 11 years and I go to the hairdresser up the street. Apparently I live under a rock. Anyway, finally tried it. Mmm mm, delightful. Right up my taste alley. I love the whole chick pea, lamb, beef, bread, Mediterranean, wine experience. Also the desert colours on the walls, the anti evil eye symbol right in the table, and Comfortable chairs, all so relaxing. My fussy friend had the salmon, loved it. My lamb aficionado friend had the rack of lamb, loved it. I had the koftes which I am sometimes reluctant to order because I don't like any pink, they were perfect. We are going back soon to try other things.... read more

Sofra Restaurant - Hummus! - Turkish Near Me - Edmonton, Alberta

I went to sofra with some girls from work on a Friday evening. We've all been wanting to come for a while so this was much anticipated. For parking, it is free after 6 pm for side street parking (as per the meter). The restaurant is located pretty closely to grant mcewan. The restaurant has a very warm ambience. We had a nice reserved spot in the back with a clear view of the kitchen. Overall service was good and our server gave us her recommendations which we appreciated. The dips are a must have item. We were all blown away by the hummus dip. Very flavorful with a little kick to it. The feta dip and red pepper dip was nice and creamy with a tangy flavour as well and paired very well with their seasoned pita bread. We also shared the orduevi (we ordered 2 because there were 8 of us altogether). The jumbo shrimp and the beef flatbread were my favourite but everything was very tasty. I found everything spiced to perfection! Next i had the lamb loin which was delectable! I'm a lamb lover so he warned if you're not a fan of that mildly gamey taste (i personally love it). The lamb was cooked to perfection and very flavorful and not at all dry. I devoured the entire thing! It was also accompanied by the tiger prawns (again I highly recommend this) and salad and rice and with some delicious cheese to pair with my meat. We loved sofra and cannot wait to come back! read more

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I went to Sofra on a spur of the moment "how about" with my companion on the 25 of January :-) We hadn't been here in YEARS (yes, double digit years almost!). I am glad we returned as the quality hasn't changed and the friendliness of the Staff hasn't either :-) We ordered the Biber Ezme and a Piyaz Salad (we should have stopped there....the portions are very generous so I recommend you share these in 4 if you have an average appetite) before our entrees. They were both delicious and flavourful. My entree was the Adana Kabab which was delicious and filling on a chilly night. My companion ordered the Ahi Tuna which was VERY good and next time will order myself! For dessert, we ordered the Baklava and I had the Sutlu Irmik which was a new taste for me and I really enjoyed it. The flavour isn't sugary sweet and there are delicate flavours of nougat and rose :-) A nice and easy spot to have a really nice and easy dinner :-) Looking forward to returning SOON :-) read more

Sofra Restaurant - Ahi Tina! - Turkish Near Me - Edmonton, Alberta

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Love love love LOVE this place! From walking into The beautiful interior and having the most amazing food in this city.. THe chef is remarkable!!! The service could be more friendly/welcoming and more customer service orientated. It could be that they are super busy. I had placed an order for the sun dried pizza, kabab, chicken, and lastly the mouth watering baklava. Everything was perfect and I cannot wait to go back again. Just wish it wasn't as pricey !! read more

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We had a very nice dinner here in the upstairs private room which was very nice and quiet. We started with the three dips with pita bread which was thinner than other pita bread that I've had. All of the dips were delicious and they brought us more bread when we asked. I had the Donar Kebab which was spicy and had an excellent flavor. For dessert, we had the fig and date parfait which was also very tasty. Service was great. read more

Sofra Restaurant - Three dips with pita - Turkish Near Me - Edmonton, Alberta

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The best Turkish restaurant in North America to my opinion! Used to ho to Sofra when I lived in Edmonton long time ago. ChecKed out the place after almost 10 years and the food is still good. read more

Great service. Delicious food. The stuffed grape leaves were at tad pricey at $12 for 4 but they were good. I had the Adana kebab ($23) - spicy Turkish meat skewer (sooooo good and flavourful) served with a bulgur pilaf and a delicious honey vinaigrette salad. Absolutely delicious meal I could have every week. It's near the new Rogers Place if you're there for an event. read more

Sofra Restaurant - Spicy Turkish meat skewer - Adana kebab $23 - Turkish Near Me - Edmonton, Alberta

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Sofra is another restaurant that has been on my hit list for quick some time now. It looks quite unassuming from the outside but once you step inside, you are greeted to an inviting, cozy and warm Turkish restaurant. Yes, you read right, this place specializes in Turkish food. Not something you see much of in this town. We dropped by on an early Saturday evening, a spur of a moment kind of decision. With no reservations (I'd recommend it if you want a prime time slot), the staff informed us we could have a table as long as we were out of there by 7:45pm. That gave us more than enough time (over 2 hours) for our meal so we took it. Sultan's sofrasi ($80.00) - this is Sofra's meal for two to share: two appetizers (yaprak sarma and humus), a mixed grilled meat sampler (chicken kebab, swordfish, beef meatballs and rack of lamb) and baklava for dessert. The best way to sample what Sofra has to offer. - Yaprak sarma - grape-vine leaves stuffed with rice, raisins and pine nuts. These were a great way to start off our meal. Similar to Greek dolmas, the yaprak sarma were light, flavourful and had an umami balance of sweet and sour flavours. - Humus -the humus came with a generous amount of fresh baked pita. The pita was lightly brushed with oil and nicely seasoned with sesame seeds. Man, if I could make pita like this at home, I'd be one happy camper. The humus was fresh but taste wise, it was pretty standard. It could have used something else (squeeze of lemon or garlic perhaps?). - Grilled meat sampler - the grilled meat platter came with two pieces each of chicken kebab, swordfish, beef meatballs and rack of lamb. It also came with a couple pieces of grilled vegetables (zuchinni, tomatoes and green pepper). It would have been nice to have more veggies. The other dish consisted of bulgur pilaf and a mixed green salad. I don't eat much bulgur pilaf but this was perfect with all of the meats we had. The swordfish and lamb were delicccious (the lamb was perfectly cooked medium rare). The chicken was moist and flavourful. The salad was standard, basic greens. - Baklava - everyone loves baklava and these ones were made just right, stuffed with walnuts, pistachio and drizzled with honey syrup. Not too sweet, these were the perfect way to end our meal. Stuffed and happy. I'm glad I was finally able to try out Sofra's. While it's not the cheapest place, you pay for quality. It definitely is a great place to celebrate a special occasion with friends, family or that special someone. They recently renovated their bottom floor, aptly named The Cellar at Sofra, which is spacious and looks great. They even have a separate menu, which you can find on their Facebook page (see link below) by clicking on "Menu". Next time I will have to try that out or their pideler (traditional baked pizzas)! Look for the "evil eye" carved into the tables for added amusement. read more

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Sofra never disappoints. We go there for most, if not all of our special occasions. The chef is super friendly, welcoming and so down to earth. Staff are always friendly and accommodating but give you some space. The place gets packed sometimes and it's a good idea to make a reservation. Highly recommend the 3 dips and fresh bread appetizers for groups ( the bread comes out coated in butter/margarine). Personal favorite on the menu is Pasa Kebab which is lamb and 2-3 prawns with a bit of their slightly spicy tomato sauce and a little bit of yogurt dip, served with bulgur pilaf and a salad. Other suggestions are Adana Kebab (spicy ground beef skewer), rack of lamb and chicken pide. We are usually too full for dessert but we have been offered a few pieces of baklava on the house on a couple of occasions and it was very good (more on the mildly sweet side). read more

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I Heart Sofra! This is a true gem of a restaurant in Edmonton. If you enjoy Turkish food or are wanting to try it, this is the place to come here in the city. You have a great selection of grilled meats, seafood and vegetables to tantalize your taste buds. The variety, the flavours, the ambiance and the hospitality all contribute to my 5 star review. I have been here many times and have thoroughly enjoyed every experience but last night's meal and service was top notch. I was especially impressed because it is Downtown Dining Week and it can get very busy. This combined with a set menu can sometimes diminish the quality but this was not the case. Some of my recommendations are the dolma - stuffed grape leaves with rice with a bit of cinnamon - so delicious. The stuffed apricots with goat cheese are to die for. The feta stuffed mushrooms with tomato basil sauce are great and any of the dips with pita are wonderful. I would have to say the way that the pita bread is prepared is my favourite compared to any other Mediterranean restaurant in the city. The baked pizzas are fantastic! I especially enjoy the Ispanakli Pide: spinach, egg and cheese pizza. If you are too overwhelmed by the menu, the Sultan's Sofrasi is a good choice as it gives a little sampling of a variety of things. As for my meal last night - the pita bread and hummus were great as per usual as well as the stuffed mushrooms. But what blew my mind was the lamb tenderloin served with pilaf, lightly dressed salad and grilled vegetables. The lamb is the best I have ever had! So moist and tender - I felt like I was eating the creme de la creme white meat of steaks. The flavours were wonderful. The salad wasn't overdressed but refreshing and the veggies were grilled to perfection. The service last night was especially great. I unfortunately forget our servers name but she was very friendly, helpful and checked in on us regularly. I look forward to my next visit! read more

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From time to time Edmonton manages to surprise me with a hidden gem. For sure Sofra is one of those restaurants. We were a group of 8 and we had our own dining table in a private room which was a fantastic arrangement for a large group. The restaurant has a warm ambiance and it almost feels like dining at home. Everything on the menu from desert to bread is cooked by the chef. We started the meal by stuffed apricots and a trio of dips and fresh baked pita bread. All of them were perfect and taste of spicy date dip and stuffed apricot was truly unique. The bread was also excellent. As the main dish my wife and I shared the rack of lamb and lamb loin dishes. Both cooked to perfection. The lamb was excellent and the spices and herbs that was used to cook the lamb made it taste authentic. We finished the meal with Turkish coffee and house made Baklava. For sure a grand finale. Do not miss the Baklava. The restaurant is on the pricey side but it totally worth it. I will defiantly go back there. read more

Sofra Restaurant - Turkish tea - Turkish Near Me - Edmonton, Alberta

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This restaurant has the best everything. Best dips, best pitas, best bulgar pilaf, but hands down THE BEST LAMB CHOPS I'VE EVER TASTED!

There's this new Turkish restaurant downtown by the Healy-Ford Motors, at 104 Ave. and 106 St. It's quite large, with a cozy, cheerful feel, hardwood-floors and wonderful smells wafting from their open-air kitchen. They sell grilled meats and veggies, delicious dips with homemade pita bread and lots of syrupy sweet baklava, in case you have any room left over for dessert. The main dishes go for between $16 and $20. The grilled chicken kebabs are excellent and come in huge portions that two people could really share. The chicken was high-quality breast meat, not cheap, gristly bits, like I've gotten before in some Lebanese and Greek restaurants. The shrimp casserole is also very good, served with a salad and risoto with a tomato base. For appies, the pizza and garlicy yogurt dip will wet your appetite well. I heard the pizza's excellent, though haven't yet tasted it. You can expect to spent $50 here + drinks. read more

Sofra Restaurant - New Turk. - Turkish Near Me - Edmonton, Alberta

Found this place through Yelp. Absolutely fantastic choice! So glad I decided to try it based on the reviews. The place is definitely busy so if you're with a group be sure to call ahead and reserve a spot. I was travelling solo for business and was lucky to get the last seat at the bar. The service here is fantastic! Everyone was very friendly and helpful for choosing something off the menu - I always like to ask the servers what their favorite dishes are when I go somewhere new. Even the other patrons of the restaurant are really friendly. I ended up going with the spicy beef kabob - I believe it was called 'Adana Kabob' but I could be wrong. It was a signature dish. Anyway, it was amazing. So delicious. Yes, spicy but not too bad. It came with grilled veggies and salad - I opted out of the bulgar wheat. You can tell everything on the plate was made fresh and in-house. Seriously fantastic. I also tried Turkish coffee for the first time - I don't know where this has been all my life!!! I will definitely be going back any time I'm in Edmonton. Don't miss out! Check this place out, you won't be disappointed. read more

Sofra Restaurant - Turkish coffee - the best coffee I've ever had! - Turkish Near Me - Edmonton, Alberta

I have been a regular patron of Sofra since it opened over 10 years ago. My guests and I have always been impressed and look forward to returning each time. Food is fresh, hot and hand-made in house. Service is prompt and efficient - free water. I have toured in Turkey and New Zealand (which has a high Turkish population) and this is the most authentic Turkish cuisine in Edmonton. read more

Turkish cuisine might not be on the top of your list when it comes to deciding where to eat on a night out. It definitely wasn't on mine but a dinner at The Cellar at Sofra last week quickly changed that. A hidden gem, the three month old extension of Sofra in downtown's core is serving up authentic and traditional mezze (or meze), similar to the Spanish concept of tapas. As a big fan of tasting plates and small bites, this was right up my alley and thanks to my friend Lesley's suggestion, a group of us made a visit. Sofra isn't new to Edmonton but their separate mezze menu and extensive selection of wines for their underground space is. Two distinct seating areas define The Cellar: tables amongst dimly lit mosaic lamps, creating an intimate and romantic dining experience; and the open, brightly lit area featuring none other than a set of 'sofra', low tables or trays for dining seated on the floor, with colourful seating cushions. Can you guess where we sat? Crunchy coated peanuts started off the evening, an addictive snack that left all of us mindlessly snacking. The Meze Tabagi: an assorted mere platter with yaprak karma, stuffed Turkish apricots, fried helm cheese, grilled black tiger prawns, and Bosnian sausage. The stuffed Turkish apricots were a favourite and I loved the smokiness of the prawns. An ideal plate for 2 - 4 diners, our group of 8 were left wanting more bites! Lesley was our expert and guide for the night on Turkish cuisine seeing that she's been to Istanbul. We were able to order Lahmacun, a dish that wasn't on The Cellar at Sofra's menu but was available upstairs in the regular dining room. Chef and owner Yuksel Gultekin and the kitchen were so accommodating and made the dish for us. Absolutely loved the in-house flatbread and the spiced ground meat was delicious! The Incik Kuzu, a lamb loin served on a bed of sautéed vegetables, in-house tomato basil sauce was cooked medium rare as per requested, and was very nicely done. I was expecting the spices to pack a punch, like a Moroccan lamb roast, and stronger notes of cumin but the dish didn't deliver that. Perhaps it wasn't meant to (I'm new to Turkish cuisine!) but we cleaned it up nevertheless. My absolute favourite main dish of the night was the grilled beef meatballs served on a dollop of yogurt and topped with sautéed tomatoes, the Parmak Kofte. There's something about meatballs that's universal throughout all cuisines, a comforting dish and one that can please any palate. An absolute must order, the kofte were moist and flavourful! Mmm, I want more. The Fume Ordek Beyti, a smoked duck breast, was cleverly plated to make a none other than, a flying bird. Paired with fresh herbs and rolled in phyllo pastry, the packages were lightly toasted in the pan and brushed with a cayenne butter mixture and cut into pieces to share. The phyllo pastry consistency was a little different from your typical phyllo dough and the bite really brought out textures that reminded me of green onion cakes, not a bad thing. My least favourite dish was the halibut, wrapped in beef pastrami and baked with an accompanying tomato, pepper, and mushroom sauce. The Tranca Pastirimi fell flat for me compared to all the other dishes although I appreciate that there was a seafood option in the menu. Desserts rounded out our meal, the baklava, a sweet layered pastry filled with walnuts, pistachios, and honey, were a hit for all and perfect for a sweet tooth. I absolutely loved my parfait of vanilla ice cream and caramelized figs, I could have eaten that all night! Overall, I'm so happy to have found another small plate dining option in the downtown core! Even better, on Tuesdays any bottle of wine under $60 is half off, making that night's meal even more delightful. Good company, good food, and wine. I don't think I can ask for more. The Cellar at Sofra's strong points are I think what Turkish food would be known for, like the grilled meats, kofte, and pitas. I'm excited to come back to try the Kabak Dolma, zucchini halves filled with your choice of toppings and the Helim Peynir, thinly sliced grilled eggplant wrapped around some of that beautiful helm cheese. Not only do I have to make another trip to The Cellar but the upstairs has a completely different menu and more catered to individual plates. So excited to have tried Sofra! Service was amazing and accommodating to all our needs. Absolutely loved the experience and can't wait to be back. read more

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The down stairs was intimate and clean and friendly. The lamb was exquisite salad was awesome and the cheese platter was amazing these folks deserve to be busy. Get there as soon as possible you will love it! read more

Sofra Restaurant - Turkish Near Me - Edmonton, Alberta

The moment you enter this place you know you're in for a treat! It's inviting aromas from the kitchen greet you right at the door. Staff are lovely and knowledgeable and give you great suggestions and explain the menu in detail. The decor is eccentric and they have beautiful Turkish lamps and textiles with wood accents that give it a really warm and authentic feel. We started out with fresh pita, hummus, grape leaf rolls, all amazing and full of flavour! I ordered the grilled Tiger prawns and it was served with rice and salad. The prawns were massive and the meal was excellent. I was able to steal a few bites of chicken from another plate and it was tender and juicy but packed with flavour. A few other people at the table ordered the sultans platter and it was massive!!!!! Enough to feed 4 people. Portion size is very good and you will leave stuffed. I had a Turkish coffee with some sweet and flakey baclava for dessert. This is the kinda of restaurant you could stay at for hours. It was very busy but the kinda of hustle and bustle that makes you feel comfortable, you can hear laughter and good vibes from other people enjoying it to! I can't wait to come back for another meal! read more

I love this place and I used to be a regular except that they do not take children under 12 (tip!). I finally starting coming by again, and I must say it is a great place with amazing meats and the bread is a fresh as it gets. I normally order the Sultan Platter (2 people but you can maybe feed 3). It comes with a variety of meats, salad, humus and bulgur. Baklava is also included. I am not gonna lie to you. It is pricy! And their current list of wines is even more so! I also wish they had better dessert selections. But overall this is among the best Turkish restaurants I have visited across Canada. read more

This was a whole new experiment for me. I don't often eat out, but I thought I should turn over a new leaf by checking out a new place. The staff were very welcoming. I went with a good friend, and we both felt like we were important people the way staff attended to us. Not to pushy, but always there when we had a question about the menu or wanted more water. Our main server was very engaging and really added to the experience. The decor was fun. I felt like I was having a Turkish experience. I haven't been to Turkey so I don't know if this was more a 'Western version" or reality, but it was still very cool. We tried a bunch of different dishes. The grilled meats were very good. Chick peas, lamb, rice with different flavours, so many different options. I am looking forward to coming back to trying out a few different dishes. As a bonus the prices were reasonable. All in all a good experience! read more

Great food! Nice decor/ambiance. They also have a private party room downstairs that would be really cozy for a group event like a birthday, anniversary or bachelorette party. Our waiter was very friendly and upbeat. Look forward to a return visit. read more

Don't judge a restaurant from the outside. The outside of Sofra is very bland, and certainly disguises the wonderful interior. I love the little Trojan horse that's just inside the door (it's big, but "little" compared to the size of the original). I've been coming here for years, and the good has always been great. The kabobs are awesome (I usually alternate between the chicken and spicy beef), and come with nice sides of Bulgar and vegetables. The pita bread is absolutely amazing, and is made fresh when you place an order - it's a great appetizer (I recommend the red pepper sauce, or the hummus). There's a meal for two people that's great to get if you haven't been to the restaurant before, as you get to sample a few of the dishes. Last night we took 6 other couples to Sofra (8 of us total) - we lucked out as a group of 8 had canceled earlier in the day (reservations on the weekend nights should be made 4-7 days in advance). The other couples absolutely loved their meals, and said they'd definitely be back again. I knocked one star off because I feel the prices of some things are a bit expensive. Their baklava, which is absolutely delicious, sells for $8, and you get 4 small pieces. Yes, I ordered it every time I go, but it's still priced higher than it should be. I'd budget about $35-50 a person depending on whether you get alcohol and dessert. read more

Why go any where else!! Date night and Sea Bass and beef kebab that were ordered are just layered with flavours. Awesome job to chef Yuksal. Keep up with the supersizes !! read more

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Friendly service and great authentic food. Reminds of the southern European spots where locals hang out and pass the time. Friendly table next to me let me sample most of the food I had never tried before. Not fast food prices, but you get what you pay for. read more

Heard a lot of good things about Sofra and glad I finally decided to try it! It may look pretty simple on the exterior, which makes the interior look quite unexpected. Burnt orange walls and dim lights everywhere, it's rustic and earthy inside. There's a big stone horse sculpture on a ledge in the centre of the restaurant, no doubt the masterpiece of the place, that resembles the legendary Trojan horse. But enough of ambiance and decor, and onto the food! I had the shrimp casserole which was delicious. Large prawns cooked with all kinds of veggies -- tomatoes, squash, mushroom, peppers -- sitting in a slightly spicy sauce/broth, and all covered with mmm mmm melted cheese on top! Highly recommended. My friend had the chicken skewers which were really moist and tender, grilled to perfection. All entrees come with salad and rice pilaf. Service was courteous and friendly, our waitress came by to check up on us often. They also didn't kick us out when we decided to linger a little longer to chat. A great dining experience at Sofra and I would definitely go back! read more

I didn't think Sofra would have nice decor but it surprised me. The food was tasty and enjoyable, not much more you can ask for I guess. The service was good but the the food took a little bit longer than it should have I thought. Their kabobs are very good! It's a great place to check out when you are looking for something new. read more

We (4 people)are (were)regular customers. We made a reservation a month in advance... they stuck us in a corner 2 feet next to the door, which was being opened constantly. (Freezing). When we asked to be moved, we were treated rudely and offensively. She said we should have asked not to be seated next to the door. REALLY!! They made no attempt to accommodate us. We left! We went to Sabor Di Vino where they found us a table although they were full... why.... because we are regular customers!! Better food anyway! Great evening! read more

Reviewed this place 3-5 years ago and the quality is exactly the same as it was then. Loved it then, love it now! Can't recommend the hummus and pita chips as well as the Bonfile enough! read more

October 2018 - Sad experience, I guess they've decided to mail it in. I remembered going to Sofra years ago and was very happy with the meal...my how things have changed! Ordered 2 appetizers (to start) which were served over 30 min apart. We decided to not go for any mains due to the sad quality and no heads up on the delay with the first two dishes: Our first dish was 8-10 reconstituted dried apricots that were stuffed with something resembling Philadelphia cream cheese served over top of what appeared to be oily garlicly frozen spinach. After over a half hour wait, out came the Turkish appetizer platter which included (separately) mushrooms, pastrami, and some grape leaves rolled and stuffed with same sad cheese...come on you guys! The doozie included a personal size pizza flatbread sliced in 4 pieces and cost us $27 - which I would say was rather offensive overall for such a small, salty, oily, dish. Anyways, I wish I could say the crew of at least 4 kitchen staff were "overwhelmed" but the friday dinner rush had long passed (later in the evening) and the restaurant had a number of empty tables. Pathetic. I hope Sofra really steps things up because after my last experience I'd rather get my Mediterranean fix from the ready-to-eat counter at Save on Foods. read more

This has to be my all time favorite Turkish restaurant in Edmonton. The chicken was perfectly marinated and cooked to perfection. I even tried the lamb thanks to my friend A. Oh yes, its New Zealand lamb. I've never enjoyed New Zealand lamb because of the gamey taste. But Sofra got it right. Service was wonderful and it wasnt too busy but it could be that we went on a Sunday. I think Friday and Saturday could be their busier times. Children under 12 are not allowed. Im not sure when or if this rule has always applied but its good to be aware. Washrooms were clean. If you are looking for authentic turkish cuisine this is the place. read more