I absolutely love Toros Restaurant. They offer a fantastic lunch special for $20 that includes a main dish, your choice of salad or soup, and freshly baked bread with a dip of your choice--an incredible value. When I first moved to Jersey, this place came highly recommended, and it quickly became a bit of a habit. For the first six months, I was going almost weekly--and for good reason. The chicken kebab is juicy and full of flavor, the shepherd's salad is a delight, and the lentil soup is comforting and delicious. My absolute favorite, though, is the homemade bread with labneh--truly to die for. The restaurant has a lovely ambiance and feels like a special treat every time. A wonderful spot for anyone looking for excellent Mediterranean/Turkish cuisine. read more

The place is very beautiful on the inside Unfortunately I did not make reservations so was forced to sit downstairs in the party room It was fine till a large group came The food was very good not great but good I wish I could give 3 1/2 starts read more

Toros Restaurant - Turkish Near Me - Clifton, New Jersey

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Delicious food and gorgeous ambiance. We had a number of appetizers all good. I love their salad also.

This was my first time at Toros and I'm glad I stopped in! The restaurant has a warm, homey and inviting vibe; I particularly liked the lighting and wall art, it made the space feel very authentic. Toros only serves wine, so plan accordingly (they do have a non-alcoholic lemonade on the menu, which my dinner date loved). Our server was friendly and took time to describe each item on the menu. For my meal, I tried the Bamia, which is a traditional, thick Turkish stew with okra and lamb, served with basmati rice. The stew itself had a sour taste but our server did give me the heads up before ordering. Overall, I enjoyed my experience at Toros and I'm looking forward to coming back! read more

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I stopped in with a few women I know. When I arrived I parked in the private lot. I walked in and was greeted and sat. The restaurant was spacious and I liked the decor. We were served by a nice young lady. I ordered the pinot nior which I enjoyed. The girls ordered the Babaganaush and Hummus for appetizers and they liked it. For entrees the chicken and the lamb and okra. I liked the lamb and okra! All in all a good experience! read more

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I enjoyed dinner at Toros on a weekday evening. The menu has a wide range of options, and the service was great. For an appetizer, I enjoyed hummus. It tasted fantastic and was well complemented by the warm bread served at the table. Although a selection of wines by the bottle and glass was available, I opted for the mint lemonade, which was super refreshing. For my entree, I had the grilled chicken kebabs, which were served with a tomatoey bulgur and white rice. The chicken was very tender, and the portions were generous. All in all, I enjoyed a tasty meal. Also, Toros has a private parking lot, which I am sure fills up quickly on the weekends. read more

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Gorgeous interior, a stark contrast to the surrounding neighborhood. Probably a great date spot. Very attentive waitstaff. Nice pacing to the meal. The branzino lunch was tasty and nicely cooked. The seasoning was mild with a perfect crispy exterior. It peeled easily off the skin. The red lentil soup was tasty when I added the lemon. If you are allergic to citrus, I cannot recommend this soup. The portions were good for lunch. I saw several people take leftovers home. Skip this paragraph if you don't need a math breakdown of lunch. The lunch was $18 per person, which made me happy because there was no price on the lunch menu. But there were signs outside. The total was 40.70 for 2 lunch specials because we paid with credit. It was 20.35 total per person lunch, this is the credit card price. This does not include tip. The pre-calculated suggested tips start at 20% and adjusts based on whether you pay cash or credit and is calculated after tax. The service is excellent. This was good food. But, I would have liked more seasoning on everything. It was a great 1 time experience. read more

Toros is a diamond amongst many great restaurants . The staff is always friendly, the decor is very attractive and appropriate for dining. the foods are incredible...the baked bread served at the start of the meal , the cold apps or hot apps are tasty, the salads orders are big enough for two or more...I ordered the grilled Bronzino as main dish and it was perfectly prepared..,we will definitely be returning read more

Loooove this place so much! Their meat is always seasoned and cooked to perfection, and their complimentary bread is amazing. One of my favorite middle eastern restaurants around the area. read more

Toros Restaurant - Turkish Near Me - Clifton, New Jersey

2026 Jan 1: small salad , lentil soup , two chicken kebab and hunker begendi lamb. Both the lentil soup and salad reminds us of the food we had in Türkiye. Food is really delicious! read more

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Great Turkish cuisine with super cute ambiance. Lunch special made it easy to enjoy a tasty meal that didn't break the bank! Service was awesome and everything worked out perfectly. Definitley will be back read more

From the moment I stepped inside, I was struck by the atmosphere -- warm, immersive, and unmistakably inviting. The service was impressively prompt without ever feeling rushed. One of the unexpected highlights? The bread and butter, deceptively simple, yet executed with such care that it nearly stole the show. The chicken salad, dressed generously in oil and vinegar, was flavorful and well-balanced, allowing each ingredient to speak for itself. Prices were astonishingly reasonable given the quality of presentation and portion size. And the Turkish tea? Undeniably the best I've had outside of Istanbul -- bold, fragrant, and perfectly steeped. However, for a restaurant that delivers such a thoughtful dining experience, the attention to cleanliness was disappointingly uneven. The restroom, in particular, fell short of acceptable standards. In my view, a restaurant's bathroom often mirrors its kitchen -- and this lack of upkeep raises concerns. And while the kitchen's execution is assured: plates arrive thoughtfully composed, flavors well-balanced, the ingredients themselves could use a touch more vibrancy. Nothing egregious, but if the kitchen wants to lean into the ethos of freshness it gestures toward, a shift in sourcing could take these dishes from very good to top tier. No wonder the place is packed for lunch on a Monday! read more

Toros Restaurant - Turkish Near Me - Clifton, New Jersey

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Excellent Mediterranean/Turkish food with mouthwatering dishes. Lamb is always fresh and delicious. read more

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So good! Great Turkish food, can't go wrong coming here. They serve wine, with Turkish food it was so good. Big basket of fresh brad, begs one to get dip appetizers. We got 6 dishes, large is enough for dinner. Lebni is best, all the eggplant dips were great. Also got Shepard salad, combo plate and bronzino. Good god, bronzino is amazing. Get the whole fish. Great service, nice Turkish wines. They had a full bar, not BYOB. Nice decor, with parking lot. read more

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Always had very pleasant experience dining here! Super delicious food, great service, cozy atmosphere and nice people! This is our go to Turkish place in the neighborhood! Definitely visiting many more times in the future! read more

Had lunch here recently and really enjoyed it. The lunch special gets a good bang for your buck. At under $20, we got to choose a soup or salad, appetizer (hummus was yummy), delish warm bread with butter on the side, main meal (the lamb shish with 2 rice sides was also very good) and eithercoffee, tea or a soft drink. Good sized portions too. The place is casual but a nice date spot. Not fancy but really beautiful decor, including bathrooms. The staff is also attentive and the food came out quickly. Big plus for the parking lot since it might not be easy to find a space in thisbarea. All in all a really nice spot and we'll definitely be back! read more

What a lunch find! $20 for a three course meal, you can't beat the value. Service is brisk, so if you have limited time for lunch, this place will work. Try the stewed eggplant and tomato app and the chilled sautéed spinach and yogurt. The chicken kabob was moist and delicious. read more

Although Paterson and Clifton area are filled with Turkish restaurants and Middle Eastern Restaurants, this Toros location stands out by having excellent food and a great ambiance. The interior is unique and makes you feel like you're in a fancy restaurant. My favorite items are their Sheppard salad with feta, iskandar (fresh sliced donar kebab with tomato sauce over fried pieces of Turkish bread and a whole lot of yogurt), and manti (Turkish ravioli mixed with yogurt). The portions are generous and prices are reasonable. Highly recommend. read more

Toros Restaurant - Iskender Kebab - Turkish Near Me - Clifton, New Jersey

Came here because of the high reviews and we were not disappointed! You'd think that this small place with barely any parking (though you could park next door in the diner parking lot) may not seem like much but once you step in, the decor and atmosphere is perfect for bringing family and friends. I usually don't care for interior much but wow, it was almost like I was transported to a different country. The customer service is amazing as we were seated quickly, we had our orders taken quickly, and all of the staff were so attentive that our bread and water was refilled constantly throughout the night! As for the food, the complimentary bread was genuinely soft and chewy. It was the perfect starter! As for the main course, I ordered the lamb and doner combination platter and my girlfriend ordered the grilled shrimp kebab. Normally, I'm reluctant to order lamb but I took a chance and WOW, it wasn't gamey but rather, tender and juicy. The doner was plentiful and amazingly enough, I was able to taste the spices in each bite that had me wanting more! If they sold this by the pound, I'd probably buy a good 5 pounds just to eat over the next few days and MAYBE share it with my girlfriend. As for the rice, it's no ordinary rice, it's not plain white rice that one would expect, the rice is flavorful, savory, and it just complements the meat so well. As for the grilled shrimp kebab, one thing I noticed was that the shrimps are HUGE. They're not some skimpy, rubbery, baby shrimps. These were so big it took at least two bites! They're juicy, firm, moist, yet soft. I was so happy that my girlfriend couldn't finish all of them and I could help her hehe. All in all, if I'm ever in the area, I'd come back just for the wonderful experience that we had! read more

Toros Restaurant - Lamb and Pirzola & Doner Combo Plate - Turkish Near Me - Clifton, New Jersey

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Went there a few times. Great Atmosphere. The food is great. And to top it off the employees are professional and treat you like family. Makes you want to keep going back and I know where I'll be going. Thank you. Ana is the best read more

My wife and I ate here for the first time a few days ago. The restaurant was comfortable and warm. The staff was super attentive but not overbearing. The food was fantastic. I had a sampler platter. All of the meats were good but the chicken kabob was unbelievably good. The next time that we are visiting this area, we will have a meal here. And I will get chicken kabob. read more

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Toros is my favorite restaurant. Great service, beautiful ambiance on the ground floor, and brilliant food. My favorites: iskender kebap, sigara böreği, and çoban salata. read more

If you see my prior review, I used to frequent Toros often, as I have lived in Clifton for nearly 23 years. We went with a group of friends after an early Devil's game. We arrived at 4:30 and the staff there were less than welcoming. I thought first maybe because we had Devil's jerseys on and sneakers but many of the patrons had sweatpants, sweatshirts and sneakers on. The service was horrendous. We had to ask several times for a second beverage. Staff walked past the table and didn't even look at us. No one ever came to see if our food came out the right way. I hate to say the word discrimination, but why would five Americans in a half filled restaurant be treated this way? We then asked several times for dessert menu and we're completely ignored. We paid in cash. We tipped well and even on the way out my one friend made a comment to the manager about being ignored about asking for dessert and she just shrugged her shoulders as if they couldn't wait for us to leave. It's a shame because most of the food is actually pretty good there except for the vegetable dish. I don't know why they still have that horrendous mush of vegetables and potatoes on their menu. But shame on you Toros for being disrespectful to people who are not from Turkey or from the Middle East, and your wish is my command, you will never see myself or anyone else of my friends or family at your horrible restaurant again. read more

We went for a 7:30pm dinner, party of 5. The good: the ambiance is lovely. The food is very generously portioned - we had a lot to take home. The bad: Cold service and they were overly aggressive in constantly clearing plates. They took bread plates while we were still eating a big shared appetizer and bread (they could have been left for the main meal - there was enough room) and then cleared dinner plates while two guests were still eating - making them feel rushed. They also rushed ordering dessert like they didn't want to serve us dessert - they hardly let us look while standing over us and brought us the check - I had to ask them to add dessert - we were celebrating two birthdays and it didn't feel special at all. The bathroom was very ill-kept too which makes me wonder about the kitchen. Maybe they are more relaxed for lunch and that is the better option; I would personally not return though, we spent too much money for that kind of experience. read more

I cannot say enough good things about this place! The food, decor, and staff are top notch. It's also very inexpensive. You definitely need to stop by and check it out! read more

Toros Restaurant - Turkish Near Me - Clifton, New Jersey

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We decided to try Toros for our Saturday lunch. We arrived around 15 mins after the opening hours, and were the first group at the restaurant. Walking in, there are many awards and accolades at the entrance, that sets up pretty high expectation for the place. I was mesmerized by the interior of the restaurant, very well decorated, created a perfect Turkish environment within the restaurant. I was surprised to see them offering Lunch Special during the weekend, as most restaurants only do it on weekdays. But, upon request the do hand out the full menu. The full has some special Turkish Dishes, that are not listed in the lunch menu. Lunch special items do come with an appetizer and an entree, with side of soup or salad, plus tea or coffee. All that for only $15.99, really impressive. We tried the several of the dishes, and all were super impressive. Really enjoyed the eggplant appetizer, the salad had a kick of vinegar, lamb was super tender, with tiniest Okra I have ever seen, and the chicken Kabob was also note worth. Their are many servers at the restaurant, but seems to me, tables are not assigned to them. So, it creates confusion, and either we get asked same question multiple times, or at times no one shows up at our table for a long time. We also notice the person working at reception had no interest in guests walking in and leaving, as she was very occupied with her IG on her phone. So, they have some room to improve in their service. Food taste - 5/5 Food prep time - 5/5 Service - 3/5 Price - $$$ Items Tried: Etil Bamya (Lamb with Okra) - 5/5 Patrician Salatasi (Eggpalnt mashed) - 5/5 Kiymali Tavuk Adana - 5/5 Grilled Bronzino - 5/5 read more

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Excellent Turkish food! Even the tea and coffee tasted different (maybe some Turkish brand?). Prob the best I have ever had. Decoration inside is very colorful and antique ish. Definitely impressive. $15.99 for soup or salad/appetizer/entree/coffee or tea. SUNDAY TO MONDAY! Highly recommended! read more

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I went here for a Pharmaceutical dinner . Immediately loved the place ! I felt like i was transported back to Instanbul in the Sultanahmet ! The decor is culturally tasteful as is the food ! Great portions for price . Authentic cuisine . I love that the majority of the staff and patrons are natives of Turkey. Will DEF go back . Who knew there three Toros near my home !!! Clifton , Montclair and Patterson . If you go before closing there is a AUTHENTIC bakery across the street Taskins read more

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Solid choice for middle eastern food in Clifton. We had a celebratory lunch with their prix fix menu. Soup or salad, multiple choices for appys and entrées. Definitely love their salads, although soup was very good. Everyone ordered something different. Hummus very good, babaghanoush not my favorite. Overall, a solid meal with great service! Easy parking. Nice restaurant in area. read more

Toros Restaurant - Turkish Near Me - Clifton, New Jersey

I'm very surprised I never wrote a review for this wonderful place as I ordered from there twice if not three times(for some reason I recall another kebab of some type.) There's a reason why I find it difficult to recommend Turkish restaurants in New York and that's because Northern NJ exists whether it be this spot or a few others (as well as my favorite spot having been closed due to Covid.) I've never eaten here directly but back when I was in NJ more, I ordered through various sites though primarily through Ubereats as for some reason; they appear to have a bigger delivery radius for some places. Outside of the Uber advertisement, they have an amazing lunch special for 15.99 consisting of either a lentil soup or shepherd salad, another appetizer, a main dish, and a drink which comes with fresh tasty bread in case you are somehow not full (and also to help with the appetizers.) It also comes with a wet wipe unlike other spots and some other stuff (props to their takeout packaging.) Of the first course, I've only personally tried the Çoban salatası/Shepherd Salad which consists of the following: Chopped cucumbers, tomatoes, tender long green peppers, red onion & parsley tossed with extra virgin olive oil & vinegar. The salad is very fresh and as per the rest of the dishes was large and it makes a good break from the richness of the rest of the meal. I once ordered the Ezogelin/lentil soup for someone else which they liked a lot. Of the appetizers, I've ordered a couple; the yogurtlu ispanak and the soslu patlican. Yoğurtlu ıspanak/Yogurt and spinach- Spinach sautéed with onions and tomato served with yogurt. This is a very tasty mix. I found some places to be a bit heavy-handed with the yogurt but in this case the spinach blends well. Overall I would recommended it especially if you want something a bit richer. Soslu patlıcan/Eggplant with tomato sauce- Fresh eggplant, tomatoes, red peppers, garlic, green onions, tomato & parsley. This is also very tasty as per most other things here. The tomato sauce has a wonderful spice blend. Overall it's a good version. In terms of main dishes, I've ordered the izgara kofte and the sarma. Izgara Köfte/Turkish meatballs- Minced beef & lamb blended with onions, garlic, parsley & our own special spices. As with the other dishes, this had a nice spice blend. The meatballs were very tender and I would recommend it. Sarma/Stuffed cabbage roll-Cabbage leaves stuffed with rice, meat, pepper, onion & herbs with tomato sauce. For some reason the current menu online shows Lahana sarması and it shows smaller cabbage rolls but when I ordered it was two large pieces as can be seen in the photo. Outside of this confusion, it was also quite tasty. As per the eggplant, the tomato sauce had a good flavor and even after being delivered, the cabbage roll kept most of the texture. I preferred the meat but this is also quite good. Overall I really can't find much wrong about this spot. Everyone I know who lives around there and knows the spot loves the place for a good reason. They have a very reasonable tasty lunch special which leaves even me with leftovers. I would like to go back just to get dinner there and I definitely plan on doing so. Upper 4. read more

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Very good Turkish restaurant. Beautiful interior that is warmly inviting. Good service. Enjoyed my lamp chops with shish kabobs. Desert was almond pudding . read more

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Beyond words, but you know I'll try my best! We decided to finally dine in again and couldn't have been happier with Toros. I just wanna say that our server was fantastic, he took the time to explain everything to us, especially since there were a lot of things on the menu were unfamiliar with. I really appreciated that. With our servers suggestion, we got the dip sampler which is not on the menu but they do offer it. It's 6 different dips that you enjoy with their delicious perfectly fresh bread. My favorite was the lebni. It is so so ridiculously good. It's a yogurt dip with lemon and walnuts. Their hummus is exceptional too. Their eggplant dips were great. I was super happy with the sampler. We decided both on getting kabobs. I got chicken and they were perfectly cooked. Crisp and done right on the outside then tender and juicy inside. Paired with that delicious buttery rice. Can't go wrong. My boyfriend got lamb chops and he loved them too. We were so full from the appetizer and entrees but of course we had to try dessert. Again, not on the menu but our server suggested the trio sampler. It had baklava - which was delicious, a wheat pastry with honey and a delicious pudding. All presented on a beautiful plate. I ended the dinner with some Turkish coffee, which I had never tried and it was great. Overall, the place is beautiful. The decor in here makes you feel like you're definitely not in clifton- heck not even in Jersey. They have a parking lot as well which makes things easier. Check them out! read more

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I love this place, I come here at least twice a month, I mostly order and pick up. Today I ordered and for personal reason I didn't leave a tip, which I usually do, even if it's pickup. The girl that got my recipe looked at it and showed it to the guy that was going to bring my food, they were talking in their language. They seem upset and I felt uncomfortable. Even though I love this place I won't be coming back. It's a shame the food is so good read more

This is one of my top restaurants. The lunch special is a great deal. My usual order is the chicken kabob which comes with a side of basmati rice and bulgar wheat as well as a choice of 2 appetizers. The baba ghanoush, lebni, and hummus are a few of my favorites. Their soups are also very good. Everything is flavorful and made fresh to order. Definitely must try if you are in the area. read more

Came here for the lunch special during the work week and was pleasantly surprised. The lunch special includes a soup or salad, appetizer (choice of dip), an entree and a drink. There were so many different options to choose from unlike most prie fixe menus. I got the lentil soup, which was very smooth and light tomato based. I then got the babaganush and ate it with the complimentary bread they served (which was delicious). I had the branzino as my entree, which was quite small and a little bland, but still tasted fresh. Overall, seemed very authentic and the food was enjoyable. I think the lunch special is definitely a good deal and experience! read more

We placed take out food was amazing. This was our 3rd time taken out from there . We never dined in For sure will will order again read more

The bread was delicious! They give each table a whole loaf of bread and it was probably the best bread I've ever had at a restaraunt. I ordered the eggplant and lamb. It was really tasty, the lamb was a bit dry. The restaraunt was so cool. Walking in with so many decorations and colors, it was really nice. The waitresses were very attentive and nice, she recommended a good dish to try. I reccomend coming here! It's a bit on the pricy side though. read more

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I am of a Turkish ancestry. My four grandparents where born in Turkish All of the food at Toros brings me back to my grandparents house. The food service(eat! eat! eat!) and ambience are naturally OUTSTANDING. read more

Beautiful restaurant! We came only for take out and definitely want to come back to eat inside. Got 3 of their lunch special combos to go. Which comes with an appetizer, entree, and a choice of soup or salad and a drink (coffee, or soda). Great deal. Even tho we only came for take out, we could sense how friendly the service is. The gentleman who took our order gave us the coffee to enjoy while we waited for our food. The food was generous in portion, fresh and good. The side salad was very yummy. They also gave this huge bread that was really good. I definitely want to come back and eat inside this beautiful restaurant. read more

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I absolutely loved this place! The decor & food were delicious, although our waiter wasn't too friendly he was polite & offered good suggestions. It is definitely worth a visit, they have a wide variety of options & both meals that we ordered were delicious. To start they brought us soft bread & butter which I couldn't pass up! For the entrees I got the lamb kabobs which came with 2 small sides & my father also had the lamb but thinly sliced. I look forward to going back soon to try more food & some desserts! read more

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