Amazing food and service!! They have good veggie options. Do try their veggie kabab entree and not to forget the delicious lentil soup. There is a huge parking lot at the back so that's sorted! I am surely coming back here.. read more

The Bosphorus - Mediterranean Near Me - Nutley, New Jersey

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The best Mediterranean food i ever had. The ambience was mesmerizing. But what stands out is the friendly and home like sevice they provide. I tried their chicken Adana and Chicken shish and the taste will haunt me till i go back there. Actually on my way there... read more

The Bosphorus - Fried Shrimp - Mediterranean Near Me - Nutley, New Jersey

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I came here to catch up with a friend. The employees do what they can to make you happy and treat customers like family (i got a handshake and a hug on my way out). I had falafel, chicken adana, and soujuk. Everything was great tasting. Only criticism was that it took awhile to get our check. read more

The Bosphorus - Falafel - Mediterranean Near Me - Nutley, New Jersey

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Came here for the first time and will definitely be coming back. My friend and I started with the Falafel and they also bring out complementary pita bread. The tzatziki sauce was the best I've had. I had the Iskender Kebab (see attached), and it was so satisfying. The food alone was enough for me to drive back up from 45 minutes away, but what really stood out as well was the service we received. The kind lady was very caring to ensure we had the best experience knowing it was my first time. In addition, on our way out she was holding a bowl of candy for us to take and unexpectedly gave me a hug. Staff was great as well. I highly recommend! read more

The Bosphorus - Mediterranean Near Me - Nutley, New Jersey

We went with another couple last night you had been there before. Two of us ordered the Bronzini, one ordered the lamb chops, and another ordered the chicken shish kebab. We started with the Bosphorus salad and the appetizer of falafel balls. Everything had special details that showed real focus on the presentation and the quality of flavors and ingredients.and the owner and the chef came up to us several times to either help us order but to ask how we were enjoying the food. Prices were reasonable and well worth it for the flavored and the experience. The chef, several patrons and even I got up at various times to play the piano in the corner of the room. We were particularly impressed by the true appreciation of the owner for having us come to her restaurant, and for the warm embrace she gave each of us upon leaving. We definitely plan on returning. read more

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Thank you YELP for helping me find this amazing place. We are visiting from CA and the recommended place was closed. Thank goodness! Nora (the owner?), really took care of us the minute we walked in and the food was amazing! Started with delicious hummus & I had the special, grilled octopus, Hubby had the lamb shish , Auntie had chicken kabab and Sister had lamp chops. All super tasty & tender. Presentation was beautiful and service was delightful. Hubby also loved his Turkish coffee and I enjoyed the warmed baklava. It was the perfect ending to a delicious dinner. Nora made us feel like we were having super at my favorite Auntie's house and we didn't want to leave. We even got a hug before we left. Perfect Monday evening. read more

Great place. Warm and friendly staff. Delicious food, beautifully presented. My boyfriend and I were the last table to leave. I loved that the restaurant allowed us to take our time and did not rush us out. The owner even sat down to play us a few songs on the piano. I do have to say that the restaurant is hard to find. Just as an FYI it is located off of Centre Street in the parking lot by the Nutley Diner and Joe Bono's Barbershop. read more

Fourth visit. Everything was great. We went on a cold Monday night so there weren't many patrons. Try the chicken soup. They served it with a lime, flakes of mint and hot pepper on the side. It was very good. A nice variation on chicken soup. The Bosphorus style filet was excellent as well. I've got to try their breakfast next. read more

Some of the best turkish food in all of Jersey. The owners treat you like family and will always check in on you. The Bosphorous Steak is sublime. read more

Today I celebrated my baby shower there and I have to say that I was blown away by the beautiful atmosphere and the food. The food was so fresh and tasty that I couldn't have enough from it. It was so worth it to wait 20-30 min for a fresh organic meal. I have to say that many times I was disappointed when the food was served quickly but wasn't fresh in other restaurants/ diners.. During the whole time I felt I was in a different country with a different environment . This restaurant is now my Nr. 1 to go place I can strongly recommend this place if you enjoy good quality organic food !! The service was also great! Thank you so much! I will definitely come back !!! read more

We have been to this place multiple times and it has not failed us ever. Mixed grill is the best and is good for three to four people. Kunafe dessert is amazing with Turkish tea. Their lamb chops are great as well. With now new seating outside due to Covid, it is even a more roomier to sit either inside or outside. Overall great service. read more

First, the good stuff. The good is amazing. I've been here a number of times now, and haven't been disappointed. The branzino (amazing fish), grilled octopus, lamb shish, doner gyro, sauced eggplant...so good. The hostess/owner is soo friendly and explains the menu and the items you want to order, to make sure you know exactly what to expect. The prices are also pretty good! Not crazy expensive. Okay, now the bad. Parking. Yes, there's plenty of city parking in the lot, but sucks to pay. Sometimes the machine doesn't even work right. The other thing, is the wait. If you ever need refill on a glass of water, your leftovers boxed up, or the check, prepare to wait. They don't come by your table often, so you have to grab their attendion as they walk by. We often expect to hang around for 1 to 1.5 hrs, but usually end up spending over 3 hrs there, and we're not a big party. A bit annoying if you have to got someplace else to be. (Note, this happens when they're busy or not. Even if there's only a second table occupied.) To add, perhaps some of the wait has to do with cooking the food. It's fresh and plated beautifully, so it's hard to complain. We're also usually busy chowing doen on amazing appetizers, so we don't notice. It's the other little things that we do. read more

Bosphorus is by far my favorite Turkish restaurant in New Jersey. Everything on the menu is prepared fresh. This is a family-owned place where the chef/owner and her son take personal interest in all diners. I almost always begin with the excellent lentil soup. The fish dishes and salads are delicious, and my favorite item on the menu is a combination of appetizers served on a single large plate. There is a piano in the corner which I sometimes play when the diners are in the mood. In the warm weather there is a pretty outdoor seating area which is ideal for people-watching. The address says Franklin Avenue but if you walk on that street you will not find it. Look for the next unnamed street parallel to Franklin about 40 yards east. read more

The atmosphere inside is very lovely and has a warm welcoming vibe. The presentation of the food is also very well done and is quite visually appealing. Once you actually taste their food, we got the bronzino and chicken Adana and we were absolutely floored at how good it was. A little pricey but absolutely worth it. read more

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Delicious food and very pleasant atmosphere! Great service! Family friendly or quiet date night!

Wow! What a find! This place is terrific. The decor is lovely and very comfortable. Very extensive menu with so many delicious options. Everything is super fresh and beautifully presented. Highly recommend the meatballs with beef and lamb. Also, save room for dessert and Turkish tea! read more

Super AUTHENTIC Mediterranean cuisine!!! The lamb was like butter the appetizers heavenly fresh with delicious fresh veggies. The staff super friendly and the deserts was A+++ It was milk and sugar caramelized, almost like a panaecotta Italian desert but different. Will be back a class act restaurant with beautifully prepared delights.... Until next time!!!! read more

We came in at lunch time and the restaurant was empty. Honestly we were worried. We ordered anyway and I'M SO GLAD WE DID!! The food was so fresh and flavorful. We had the Fume Salmon Salad and Mixed Grill Plate. They were both amazing. To top it all of we both got a hug and a piece of candy from the staff as we exited. I felt like I was welcomed into someone's home, they lovingly prepared a beautiful meal for me and sent me away with a full belly and loved. read more

The Bosphorus - Mediterranean Near Me - Nutley, New Jersey

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Best calamari I've ever eaten in USA. Perfect service, perfect menu. Their fish is also flawless. In love with this place. Btw, You bring your own booze. Which is awesome I think. read more

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Fresh, delicious Mediterranean/Turkish food, welcoming service, romantic, yet family friendly atmosphere, relaxing background music (always!) - what a wonderful gem!! Highly recommend this lovely neighborhood restaurant! read more

This is one of the best restaurants I have been to in my life. The service from the head waitress in the glasses is top notch. She makes sure she is on top of things and is great at conversation. I have taken my dad for his birthday here, came here once for my birthday, and came to celebrate my parent's 30th wedding anniversary here recently. Had called the restaurant a day before to plan everything out and they made some delicious cake after dinner and the whole staff came to wish my parents. It was a touching moment for them. Ambiance is perfect for any special occasion. They have a piano in here and you will see someone from the staff play the piano periodically, which is a great touch. Now to the food. The lamb chops are cooked to perfection. Tender and juicy. The Mixed platter has great beef, chicken and lamb along with some apple fries that makes the whole platter delectable to say the least. The rice is always less in a Turkish restaurant so just order another plate of rice with any order if you love rice like me. The sauced eggplant was the best eggplant I have ever had. My immediate family knows I eat everything out there except for eggplant. This one was an exception. Devoured it quickly and was quite surprised. Gives you a good indication on the chef's talents. For dessert, their Kazandibi is amazing. Overall, a place I will be coming back for the next few years, especially for special occasions. Highly highly highly recommended. read more

Excellent, fresh food! We had the lamb chops and lamb shank, both of which were freshly made and excellently flavored.

Excellent family owned restaurant. They treat you like their own. BYOB! Great for groups, easy parking. We ordered the lamb and salmon both from the specials menu. read more

Food presentations are the best. Very friendly service. Food came on time. Taste was great. We had sauced eggplant, manti and lamp chop. Loved them all. read more

The Bosphorus - Lamp chop - Mediterranean Near Me - Nutley, New Jersey

Excellent dinner. Was passing through town and found on yelp. Had very good reviews and now I know why. Friendly staff and food was fresh and right on point. I will definitely be back. read more

Very delicious food and best turkish cuisine in new jersey. Cooked well and served beautifully. Staff is so good and respectful and price is reasonable. I recommend everyone to try at least once you will really love it. I will surely go again. 10/10 from me. And yes they were about to close and I reach there and they treat me very respectfully and serve me food in very good way without considering their closing time. This is a respect for customers! I love everything about it. read more

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Hidden gem (back parking lot.) I can't wait to go back. The staff is welcoming and friendly. Food is amazing. We always start with the sampler apps with pita bread. My husband had the steak and I do always go for the lamb dish. The atmosphere is intimate and relaxing. The only thing is that the parking meters need to be fed and that's a little nerving to keep track off. read more

Excellent attention. Amazing food. The food is made right after you order, nothing frozen. SUPER FRESH!!!! read more

The Bosphorus - Lentil Soup - Mediterranean Near Me - Nutley, New Jersey

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We were visiting NJ for a soccer game and we stopped to have lunch in this place. It's sooo clean, cozy and hospitable. The food was so fresh and the owner greeted us with a big smile. We highly recommend it! read more

The Bosphorus - Shepherd Salad - Mediterranean Near Me - Nutley, New Jersey

Great people, fantastic salad and appetizers. I had İskender from gyro (döner). The tomato sauce was very bland, meat was hard/ like rubber requiring excessive cheving, the dish was somewhat cold. Another party in the group also had the same dish and told me similar comments. I'd return there but wouldn't order gyro or İskender. read more

The Bosphorus - Great appetizers. - Mediterranean Near Me - Nutley, New Jersey

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I absolutely love NORA. She is so sweet. I appreciate her hugs and warm personality. Her dishes are made with love. I interacted with the chef as well, who was very pleasant, he even let us sample a Turkish dessert. This place was awesome. The Lamb kabob and lamb chops are very tasteful. Best lamb I've had. I was very pleased and look forward to coming back. read more

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Disappointed with the quantities offered especially that this restaurant is not cheap. The mixed appetizers platter size was especially shocking. The vegetables were cold in the entree. The lamb was tender and tasty, and that was the only positive aspect of the entire meal. read more

Let me start by saying the food we ordered was good, the service however... My boyfriend and I ordered via yelp. The time frame to pick up was between 30 mins to a hour, we go to pickup after an hour and they notice they gave our order to someone who ordered for 8 people 5 mins ago. They proceeded to blame the other customer instead of checking the order. they had to re make our order and made us wait more, they didn't discount the order or anything ... I'm very unhappy with their customer service and will now never order from there again... read more

We ordered takeout this evening I was a bit hesitant to order fish the bronzino was so fresh. Everything was delicious. So impressed beautiful presentation. Well done not to be missed read more

Excellent food, attentive service, outdoor seating, beautiful decor. We ordered lebni, babaganoush, and fried shrimp for appetizers which all came with hot pita bread for dipping. Cute little garnishes! Then we had lamb shank and mixed grill for entrees. Lamb shank was huge and came with creamy mashed potatoes. We finished with Turkish coffee and baklava which came in three little cute pieces. At the end, our server lady gave us both hugs which made the whole night even that much better! We won't be returning right away (with food this good, we like to "go big or go home") but hope to be back at least one time this summer. Great place! read more

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We were craving Turkish food and WOW this place was amazing! The Adana wrap, hummus, and chicken Adana kabab were amazing dishes. We topped it off with Turkish coffee and baklava. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!! read more

Food was absolutely delicious and presented nicely! The meat was cooked to perfection. Their appetizer was a great start as well, I recommend everyone to try the liver and cheese cigarettes thing. It was a bit pricey but it is worth to come once a while. Another negative was that their portion was small and their rice was okay. Otherwise, the host was also very nice and personal connection with us. Glad i came here :) read more

The Bosphorus - Adana kabab ($15.99) - Mediterranean Near Me - Nutley, New Jersey

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Disappointed at the experience. The pictures on Yelp of doner show shaved meat. My doner came as 4 or 5 identical size and shape slices of meat. The kind you can buy at at store and cook yourself. So if you're particular about your food, maybe ask. It might have been a temporary issue, it the menu changed. read more

Food was gr8 as always but wasn't satisfied with service today. Someone was having a bad day. read more

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This is my favorite spot in town! small, cozy, BYOB, great food and service! I took my mom and grandma for Mother's day and they both loved it! I will highly recommend it! read more