This spot is a solid pick for a group outing. The space is well-designed and handles a larger table with ease, so you aren't feeling cramped while catching up. Service was on point throughout the night--attentive without being overbearing. The real standouts were on the plate: Lamb Shoulder:Perfectly rendered and incredibly tender. Definitely the highlight of the savory side. Kunefe: A must-order to wrap things up. Great texture and just the right amount of sweetness. Overall, a great vibe if you're looking for a seamless dinner with a crowd. Definitely worth a visit. read more

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Came here for dinner on a Saturday. Got the chickpea falafel. Honestly so good and flavorful. The sauce on top was amazing and really tied it together. The hummus was very creamy and not too salty. Also ordered the chicken skewer. The chicken itself was tasty and well seasoned, but the rice stood out a lot. The raisins added a nice sweetness and it came with more of that same sauce from the falafel which was amazing. We finished with the walnut baklava and it was easily some of the best baklava I've had. It was nutty and not overly sweet. The staff was incredibly kind. We came in right before closing and stayed a bit past, and they never rushed us. Even cleaned up spilled rice right away without making it awkward. Only criticism with the place is that it is pretty expensive for the quantity and the quality of the food. read more

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Wonderful place tucked away in pac heights! The interior is super cute with a white Mediterranean feel like something you would find in Greece. The food was great! All the dips were delicious and well seasoned and the portion sizes were reasonable for a somewhat higher end restaurant. The service was super nice. Our table was small so they brought a stool over to put the extra food and kept checking in to make sure we were comfortable. read more

Troya - Trio dip and Cheese Borek - Mediterranean Near Me - San Francisco, California

Both the food and ambience of the restaurant are clean and make for an enjoyable time. I have to say i feel its a bit expensive but not for the neighborhood. $$ read more

Really cute spot for a dinner! The vibe inside was very warm and mediterranean feeling. The service was very prompt as well. It was decently busy inside on a Tuesday night! We ordered the dip appetizer which comes with 3 dips and pita bread, and the veggie moussaka to share. I enjoyed all the dips & the bread tasted very healthy if that makes sense. I also didn't know what to expect with the moussaka but was pleasantly surprised! It was super flavorful and I loved the cheese on top. It's packed with beans, veggies, and potato chunks and goes perfectly with the rice. Prices were reasonable and we had some leftovers! read more

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Really yummy Turkish restaurant! I came here with a friend for their Turkish breakfast for 2 and we were blown away by the variety of flavors and the large portion! There's a variety of warm bread, a spread of olives, cheese, yogurt dip, tahini, and shashuka with beef sausage. My favorite bites were the shashuka with pita bread and the simit (a Turkish sesame pretzel) topped with kaymak + honey. I loved the kaymak which reminded me of a British clotted cream and the labnah parfait which had such a great thick greek yogurt consistency with a nice tang. It's a great way to try bunch of little bites - the perfect girl brunch! The atmosphere during brunch is casual but fun and there was a DJ as well! It's lively without being too busy or loud which is appreciated on Fillmore! Definitely come by if you're looking for Turkish cuisine. read more

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This is a delicious Mediterranean spot ! All the dishes were so good and the portion sizes are big enough to share ! This is a great date night spot as well and the service was great ! The dumplings were so unique, defs worth a try ! read more

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Came here with a friend for dinner on a Monday. There was no wait and the staff was attentive and friendly. The interior was warm and chic and great for a date spot or friends catchup. We ordered hummus with lamb, cauliflower, and the chicken skewer to share. The hummus with lamb is amazing and a must try. I've never had such combo and it's so flavorful. The cauliflower and the chicken skewers are good as well but the chicken was a bit dry. Maybe lamb skewers would be better. Overall a nice place with reasonable portions and nice vibes. read more

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Service was good. We sat in their outdoor covered seating and it was nice and clean. We tried the Turkish beef dumpling with the yogurt sauce and the lamb chops with warm hummus and roasted potatoes. The dumplings were small but plentiful - mostly dough and the beef flavor was not notable because the ratio of filling to dough highly favored the dough. This tasted nice but the beef was not the highlight. The lamb chops we ordered medium and they were very good. Overall enjoyed the meal. read more

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Ordered a Greek chicken salad to go and unfortunately noticed a live bug moving around on the lettuce through the container lid. I returned to the restaurant and showed it to the staff, and they replaced it with chicken and rice. While I appreciate their quick response, this was not what I ordered (no avocado, cheese, veggies, etc) and I did not receive any discount. read more

Troya - Mediterranean Near Me - San Francisco, California

A very good Turkish restaurant with some interesting dishes that I haven't seen at other Mediterranean places in the area. When I went it was VERY warm inside, so make sure to dress in layers that you can remove once you're inside. The surprising star was the roasted cauliflower, which had great texture and flavors. Overall though, I would recommend anything on their menu besides the dumplings, which I found to be way too thick in the carb-heavy, and didn't have much to offer outside the overly-doughy wrapper. read more

This place needs no introduction. With its amazing service and flavorful food Troya never disappoints. The first time I came here was a year ago and when we went yesterday, the flavors were even better than I remember. Seating is wooden chairs and benches (booths), and it is such a cozy atmosphere. Service was 10/10, as our server was extremely attentive to consistently filling up our waters and clearing plates (or providing plates) promptly. read more

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It was just okay but unlikely to be back. I had the lentil soup which was good. 4 stars for taste 3 star for portion as it was $10 and a small bowl. Chicken pita was surprisingly not flavorful. Chicken had little taste and pita seemed healthy and tasted healthy. I was left wanting. Atmosphere was fine. But not something I would rush back to read more

Troya delivers on all three of the main objectives: food, service, and ambiance. First, the service was impeccable from reservation to finishing our dinner. We came with a large party for a rehearsal dinner and the servers and hostess were helpful and friendly. The food is delicious. The roasted cauliflower, quinoa salad with raisins, hummus tzatziki trio, and Brussel sprouts were loved by the entire table. Two people in our party had never eaten Brussel sprouts and I can assure you they are now fans thanks to Troya. For mains people had a mix of chicken, lamb, salmon skewers. Others enjoyed the lamb chops. Every dish was tastefully served in visually pleasing ways. The ambiance of the restaurant is spacious but also cozy. It was easy to carry a conversation with everyone. Thanks to everyone at Troya for making our special occasion memorable. read more

Very good (if somewhat ordinary) Turkish-ish food, great location, and really attentive service. This is a "greatest hits" menu adjusted for an American palate. They've got something for everyone and everything is well prepared and quite tasty. For a group, the menu is especially effective with lots of appetizers and small plates. Portions aren't big so we ended up needing to ask for 2nd orders of many appetizers. Mains are... Fine. Again, not large in size, generally tasty, and nothing too unfamiliar. (Kebabs,etc). We tried the Lokum (Turkish delight) in a few flavors. It was good but pricey. Maybe skip that unless you're a big fan already. All the vegan, gluten free, allergen issues were really well handled by the server. So overall this is a sure bet. Everyone will walk away full and happy and the price is in line with the neighborhood and quality. read more

Very cute place. I didn't think it would be as spacious inside based on the outside. I went on a Saturday afternoon around 130p. There were people in there and we got seated right away. There was a DJ there. I thought that was a cool addition to the ambiance. I had the Shashuka. It was very saucy. I wish they provided more pita bread because I had a lot of tomato sauce left. The sauce didn't quite taste homemade but more out of a can. I could be wrong but to me it didn't taste "fresh". It was still good though. The egg was cooked just right. My friend had the Turkish scramble. He said it was good. I could've scooped some of his scrambled eggs to mix with my tomato sauce. I would come back again. The table next to us had a huge salad. It looked so good. I'll have to try that next time I come back....with that said, I'd definitely come back. read more

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We found Troya to be ok, 3.5 stars (which I'll round up as usual). We got there for a late lunch, around 3pm, and ordered the Vegetarian feast for two. There were several dishes, with a range of quality. First out was a salad, which wasn't very good. It's not a Greek salad, for one thing. The feta was completely tasteless, and watermelon radishes look nice, but added no flavor. We mostly tasted the dressing and green (?) olives. There was a platter with tzatziki, hummus, and muhammara, with some pita. It wasn't bad, not special. The falafel balls and dolmades were quite good. We liked the cauliflower and crispy brussel sprouts with aioli very much. Finally there was moussaka, made with eggplant with lentils inside. More seasoning was needed in the tomato sauce, and the rice pilaf was pretty bland as well. But it was a lot of food, and we left with several boxes. The setting was bright and clean, but just generally needs a flavor injection. They gave us two small pieces of baklava as well, which were tasty. read more

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Love this spot! It's super cute & cozy and the food is so underrated. I like how simple the menu is. We ordered the trio dip platter, red lentil soup and braised lamb shoulder. All the dips are so delicious! I love the muhammara here, it's soo good. Also, the lentil soup really surprised me. It's creamy and is perfect for a chilly day. The lamb was so tender and flavorful. Also the rice with the yogurt was creamy and perfectly spiced. Staff were super friendly and attentive. Would definitely come back here! read more

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The music and interior décor create such a great vibe here. We made a reservation just to be safe, and the moment we walked in, the incredible aroma had us excited. The portions were just right, allowing us to try a variety of dishes, all packed with bold and delicious flavors. Highly recommend the lamb shoulder and Manti, both were outstanding! read more

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We went to Troya to celebrate our anniversary. I noted that on the open table reservation. It was pretty easy to get a Monday night 6:30 reservation. There were plenty of tables to choose from, too. He had an IPA and I had a glass of Turkish red wine. They came pretty fast. My wine was served chilled which was interesting, but fine. We shared the Brussels sprouts. They were loaded with paprika. So much in fact that my plate was red after trying a bite. Too spicy and no Brussels sprout flavor. Not my favorite. Then, I had the quinoa salad and he had the lamb shoulder. My salad didn't really have quinoa. It mostly had lettuce and radishes and strawberries and olives. It was listed on the menu as having pomegranate and apples. When it came with strawberries, I asked our server why it had something else. Apparently they were out. I wish I knew that because I don't like strawberries and was hopeful to have a quinoa salad. The server comped me a salmon skewer which was super cool. I liked the skewer and our server who was kind. He enjoyed the lamb. Overall it was fine, but we have many other options in the neighborhood that are so good. read more

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Everything was amazing! I always get a craving for a rich, creamy tzatziki or Turkish cacik. It has become one of my favorite comfort foods. This place did not disappoint. The tzatziki was well seasoned with just the right amount of oil garnished on top. The rice was buttery and delightful. It had some of my favorite ingredients, like chickpeas and slivered almonds. The pita bread was just dense enough for me to be able to pair it with the tzatziki without breaking off. It was perfect! Would definitely order takeout from them again. read more

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Came in for a weeknight dinner and the atmosphere was so relaxed! It had a golden glowy warm ambience and wasn't packed at all - almost like a coffee shop after hours. My friend and I tried the baked eggplant (toasty and tender, almost creamy), hummus with lamb (could have an entire meal of just this + pita), and braised lamb shoulder (so indulgent, also complex with nuttiness/a bit of tartness). Chill spot, good food. A little pricier for the portion sizes but worth stopping in! read more

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I've been to Troya for brunch several times, and have always had a pleasant experience. My fav orders are the turkish breakfast for 2 (which has the best honey and yogurt spreads - so smooth and creamy - but also too many chunks of cheese for my personal liking) and the shakshuka. The ambiance in here is pretty chill - I've never had to make a reservation since there's often available seating. Service is also good. The quality of ingredients feels good quality, though it is quite expensive and the portion sizes are on the small end. Not my first choice if I'm hungry but a great delicate experience in the Pac Heights neighborhood! read more

Troya - Turkish Breakfast for 2 - Mediterranean Near Me - San Francisco, California

We ordered the Turkish breakfast for two -- it looked beautiful, but the price was really not justified. The amount of bread was very small, and we had to order extra -- which cost $10! A small cup of Turkish tea was $4, which feels unreasonable for a place serving traditional breakfast. Overall, portions were modest and prices much higher than in other Turkish restaurants where you get much more generous breakfasts for less. Here, it feels like you're mostly paying for presentation, not for value. read more

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Friendly staff but food was a miss considering the price tag. Lentil soup wasn't flavorful and lamb shoulder was very tender but a bit gamy. read more

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Troya is a Turkish restaurant on Fillmore Street in Pacific Heights. The atmosphere is trendy/bougie. Occasionally they have a DJ spinning. It is very stark white inside with a mural of a blond lady (basically the opposite of a more traditional, Turkish maximalist aesthetic). Troya has some of the best vegetarian Moussaka ($23). It is a large portion and a hardy dish served with rice, I often take some home with me. I love the addition of lentils and garbanzo beans, and I wish I had thought of that myself! The Moussaka is not photogenic and is particularly excellent during the rainy season. I know Turkish cuisine is rarely spicy but it could be improved with a side of chile flake (maybe a Urfa biber), and/or a small salad. The red lentil soup ($9) has good flavor and is a generous size, comes with a side of bread. The "Turkish Scramble" ($16) at brunch was also outstanding, I loved the flavors of tomato and mint blended with egg. My Turkish tea was made incorrectly at Troya, which really rubbed me the wrong way at first but eventually I got over it. It is clearly not a traditional restaurant. I have seen the neighborhood clientele coming by Troya for baklava and Turkish delights. I have never tried it here but it's popular. read more

Troya - Vegetable Moussaka - Mediterranean Near Me - San Francisco, California

They nail it every time! I often come here with colleagues for lunch, but came for dinner last night with a buddy who hadn't heard of it. The atmosphere is quiet, and I noticed they dimmed the lights a bit for dinner, which added to its unique ambiance. For appetizers, I had the hummus plate (which comes with additional dips) and my friend had the soup. You can really tell that their emphasis is on the flavor of the dips and the bread doesn't take away from that- an undeniable delicious combo. The braised lamb shoulder has become one of my favorite dishes in the city so I ordered that and my friend had the salmon skewers (he's pescatarian so it was great that there were options for him too, that he said MUST be equally as good). I believe there are some vegetarian options as well. The portions are perfect, and they don't skimp on the protein. I had enough to take home for lunch (along with what was left of the dips) Not only is the food fantastic, the service is spot on as it never felt intrusive, under or over the top. It's also the best healthy option I've found in the area. Will continue to go back and support. Highly recommend!! Compliments to the chef! read more

I went to church in SF for a bit and so wanted something warm to eat after service. After looking on Yelp a bit, I found Troya. The place is really bright and clean, with marble tabletops. I ordered a salmon dish and some baklava dessert, and the total came out to $50 for one person which I thought was a bit much for not a lot of quantity of food, hence my 4 star rating. I do think this would be a fun place to eat at just to grab snacks or if you're with a group of people who are not too hungry in a nice-looking establishment. The service was good, people kept checking up on me, and the staff was friendly. The food was good but not super memorable, except this one baklava I had that I think was a chocolate one, so that was unique for me since I had not had that before. read more

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Amazing and fresh mediterranean food. Light bites and wine turned into ordering more and more plates, and being quite filling. I recommend the falafel, it was perfectly crispy and soft on the inside. Service was attentive and prompt, overall very good experience. Inside is very cutely decorated, lots of fresh florals and wall art. read more

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The food is very simple,clean and light, normal serving size for the price, I didn't find anything special about the dishes but it was nice. Service is very attentive and fast. The ambience is pretty normal nothing crazy, not quiet not too loud either. I enjoyed our dinner however I wasn't a wow for me. read more

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Not bad! Street parking. Easy to find midday or off hours. Overall enjoyed it. I really have no complaints. I would say the flavors could be a tad bit stronger but it's a decent spot for lunch. read more

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Super delicious, a DJ was playing music and it wasn't too loud inside. Had some brunch with a friend and we were able to get seated immediately. Food came out quickly as well! Definitely will return when in the area read more

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I love the vibes of this place--it's perfect for catching up with a friend over brunch! Bright, airy, colorful, with menu items that photograph so well, and the servers were so wonderful and attentive. I had the shakshuka with extra pita--if you're an acidity lover/tomato-girl, this will satisfy that craving! I wish that the pita didn't cost extra though or if they provided more pieces, as the shakshuka itself only comes with a few small triangles and not nearly enough to scoop up the sauce and eggs. Also had a turkish coffee at the end, which was served with a very cute, small sugary treat. A meringue of sorts? Not traditional turkish coffee, but gave me a caffeine boost for sure. read more

Troya - Shakshuka - Mediterranean Near Me - San Francisco, California

Came to Troya around 11:30 on a Saturday and had no wait. My partner and I enjoyed the Turkish breakfast and Turkish coffees. The Turkish coffee is like an espresso and comes with a little slice of Turkish delight which was truly delightful! The slice served to us was the pomegranate one. The Turkish breakfast includes shakshuka, a bread bowl, and spread of dips and accoutrements. My standout favorites included the sesame bread, mozzarella stuffed filo bites, lavash yogurt with berries and granola, and muhummara dip. I've never had muhummara dip and it was excellent. It's made of red bell peppers, walnuts, pomegranate molasses and breadcrumbs. read more

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Wonderful staff, great atmosphere and easy seating on a Saturday morning! The food was so yummy and packed with flavor. The family style brunch tray was delicious and had a wide variety of dishes and dips. The shaksuka had a perfectly soft egg on top of a tomato based sauce with sausage. Overall it was a great brunch with lots to offer. The cocktails were also fantastic! read more

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Went there recently. It was ok, not great. The three apps were $22.. and not that good honestly i mean they were ok. Humkus wasnt good. Muhamara was allright. Tsasiki had no cucumbers just sauce. the lamb skewers were dry for my friend. Service was great: they made me a regular lemonade and checked on us a few times quietly including owner. I feel like i used to prefer this place before. read more

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Brief summary: - Near the entrance, there is a place to order sweets like baklava or Turkish delights - Wait time felt long We walked from Japantown to have lunch here. Near the window, it displayed different selections of sweets like Turkish delights and baklava. We sat inside and ordered three dishes. Two were avocado toasts and mine was the shakshuka. The three of us shared casual talks and whatnot, but despite the talking it felt like a while for our dishes to arrive. We had a moment of pause and one asked, "hmm, it's late isn't it?" I don't think the three of us are impatient, but I also agree that it might have taken more than 15 minutes for our food to arrive at our plates. Once it did, I got to try the shakshuka for the first time. Embarrassed to say, I wasn't sure what is the best way to eat the dish. I decided to mix the egg and the avocado within the tomato sauce and scoop the tomato sauce into the flat naan like bread. I left the orange last because I treated that as dessert. This dish was light because it contained mostly vegetables. I did feel like the sauce got salty near the end, when I ran out of the bread to scoop it up with. I think what I should have done is mix the avocado and egg further to make a creamier texture. I got to try the avocado toast and that was pretty good. The bread was thick and there was slices upon slices of avocado on top. They ordered a variant of the avocado toast, that comes with a layer of cooked egg. It was fluffy and created a rounder flavor to the bread and avocado. The knife was indeed helpful in cutting the bread in a few pieces to eat easier. read more

Troya - Shakshuka - Mediterranean Near Me - San Francisco, California

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We were pleased to find a place with a proper Turkish Breakfast and Chai on a Sunday morning! The service was good. The location was clean and well-lit. A man, who I think was the owner, came in to eat and started DJ'ing which is cool, everyone has a side-hustle these days! read more

Food: So glad we ordered the Turkish Breakfast for 2. Loved the honey & cheese (?) one, the yogurt berry granola one, the red paste one, and the different forms of pita were fresh and delicious - and refills are free! The sesame paste one had a dry sticky feeling on the tongue but it's probably not what I am used to. We also ordered the shashuka which was savory. These two orders were for a group of 3, and that was enough for us. We also ordered Turkish coffee (which came with a mini slice of cake) and Turkish Tea. I asked for milk with the tea, but as a Chinese tea drinker, the Turkish Tea is a very mild black tea. The milk was not necessary at all. 4.75/5 Service: Nothing at all to complain about except that it was understaffed that day. However, the staff was still super friendly and were on top of everything. We came in on a Sunday at around 1:30 and were seated in 20 minutes so I definitely recommend making a reservation if you plan to go on the peak hours of the weekend. 5/5 Ambiance: Sunday had a live DJ, and his set fit the vibe of Troya very well. Definitely not somewhere if you are looking for a quiet/cozy brunch, butgreat for large friend gatherings or more chatty brunches. Design was very on theme. 5/5 read more

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I love Troya Mediterranean Kitchen on the hip Fillmore Street in San Francisco for its authentic and delicious cuisine. The Turkish brunch sampler for 2 ($60) is definitely something to share and write home about, especially if you're a fan of Middle Eastern and Mediterranean cuisine. My favorite items from the sampler included the green olives with red seasoning sprinkled on top, fresh tomato/cucumber, tahini with sesame seeds and almost a creamy peanut butter dessert consistency, dried dates and walnuts (try dipping the date in the tahini at the end of your meal as a sweet treat), and both cheeses. Our server let us know that one cheese is a feta and the other is a harder, more-aged version, and that both included a combination of three types of milk - cow, goat, and sheep. This definitely made the cheese easier to digest, and I personally recommend putting the feta on the shakshuka. The Shakshuka was also good but felt like it could have been great if we had eaten this immediately because the eggs seem to continue cooking the longer you let it sit. I do wish that the lamb sausage either was mixed into the sauce so that the sauce absorbed the flavor, or that the lamb sausage was cooked for less time so that it was less crispy. It comes with slices of lamb but as of now these seem like they could be easily removed if you're vegetarian. If you order extra bread, heads up that it is an additional $10, but since they bring you an entire tray of different bread types it feels worth it. The Turkish coffee ($5) is worth trying at least once if you enjoy super strong tasting coffee, or if you're just an adventurous person. It also comes served in a cute cup and saucer with a little treat on the side. For those wanting a regular coffee ($3.50) with their brunch, not to fear because they have this as well. read more

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