It's been awhile …read more.. Our community, for over 5 years now has been doing a dinner club. Istanbul Bay was recommended by a few people in our party of 13. They are a BYOB restaurant that used to be Nonna's until like 2 or 3 years ago. As a group we shared 5 appetizers. They were... -Cheese plate -Babaganoush -Fried Calamari -Fafafel - Cheese Roll Of the ones that I tried, cheese plate, fried calamari and that cheese roll were clearly our favorites. For entrees, she had the Lamb Shish Kebab. While I chose the Chicken Shish Kebab. Both were very good and perfectly cooked. A good portion of her dinner ended up in a takeout container. Our waiter(mainly Mohammed) was excellent. Truth be told, he had some help from a few others. But we didn't wait very long after our food started arriving. Dessert- no chance. As portions are pretty big. Just a cappuccino for her and a Turkish coffee for me. Definitely the strongest coffee that I've had in awhile. Cost per person with tip about $60. USC #25.

LOVE this place! The food is incredible and staff is great. Honestly one of the best Turkish/…read moremiddle eastern places around the area. You MUST get the mixed appetizers. The fish is SO good and is cooked to perfection. Highly recommend this place!

When my boyfriend and I decided to try out Marmara we weren't expecting anything as great as it…read morewas... It's in a fricking mall! We've been there once every week for the last month...... I've enjoyed the Branzini very much ( fillet it to avoid bones) Their balloon bread is amazing with the Tapenade they serve. We always get their hummus. And their grape leaves. The Shephards salad which Is mostly tomato &cucumbers w a flavorful dressing (we put on side) .. there's just something about using their balloon bread to scoop up your salad and dips... Yep, we always get a second order of the bread... It's very light and thin and doesn't feel as gluttonous. Everybody is very courteous... It's like going to a restaurant in the city... A belly like dancer surprised us on a Friday night which was fun. I don't really wanna recommend this too much because I don't want it to get so busy that I can't get in when I want to lol but seriously it's a really great experience. They do have wine, but we bring our own and they are happy to fill a glass! Enjoy

I recently had my sons engagement party at Marmara for close to 60 people. I don't even know where…read moreto start because the entire experience was beyond my expectations. The entire staff was understanding and accommodating. I felt like I knew them my entire life. I have hosted many parties before and many different restaurants and this was by far the best experience. The food was amazing!!! If you are thinking about having a party definitely book here you will not regret it. Thank you to the entire staff at Marmara you made a special occasion even more special. Thank you Mohammad & Michelle Oudeh

Love this place! It has a really nice atmosphere, the food is delicious, and the staff is super…read morefriendly. We tried the falafel with hummus and the veggie grill, and both were really good and fresh. We also had the Turkish coffee and kunafa -- such a great combination! The kunafa was warm and delicious and went perfectly with the coffee. Definitely a nice spot to hang out and enjoy good food. The only downside is parking can be a little tricky since it's downtown, but overall we had a great experience and would definitely come back!

Greek Salad with cubechicken - 4/5…read more The Greek salad with grilled chicken was absolutely delicious. The lettuce was fresh and crisp, and the tomatoes, cucumbers, olives, and feta cheese were all fresh and flavorful. The grilled chicken cubes were juicy, tender, and seasoned perfectly. The salad was beautifully presented, and the olive oil and lemon dressing brought everything together. My only complaint is that the grilled chicken portion was extremely small, especially considering the price. I would also have liked a slightly larger overall salad. Despite that, the quality and flavor were excellent, and I would definitely order it again. Hummus - 5/5 The hummus was smooth, creamy, and full of fresh flavor. It paired perfectly with the bread and was one of our favorite appetizers. Beautiful presentation, excellent taste, and very fresh. I just wish the serving size had been a bit larger. Calamari - 3/5 The calamari was served as tiny strips instead of rings, but it was crispy and cooked well. The homemade dipping sauce was absolutely amazing--the best calamari sauce I've ever had! The only disappointment was the portion size, which was very small for the price. Even so, the incredible sauce made this appetizer memorable, and I'd order it again just for that. Chicken Chops - 5/5 The grilled chicken was juicy, flavorful, and cooked perfectly. The rice and vegetables were fresh and complemented the meal well. Everything looked beautiful on the plate. The only drawback was that the portion was smaller than expected for the price. Baklava - 4/5 The baklava was fresh, flaky, and perfectly sweet without being overwhelming. The pistachios tasted fresh, and it was a wonderful way to end the meal. Delicious dessert! But super small Overall Restaurant Review - 4/5 We had a wonderful dining experience at Namli Mediterranean & Turkish Cuisine. The restaurant was spotless, the staff was friendly and attentive, and every dish arrived beautifully presented. Everything we ordered was fresh and absolutely delicious. The only reason I didn't give it a perfect experience is that the portions are quite small for the price. If they offered slightly larger portions, it would be outstanding. Despite that, we would definitely return and highly recommend it for the quality of the food, excellent service, and clean, welcoming atmosphere.

Food is excellent and service is better. Casual atmosphere. They are extremely friendly. This place…read moreis a gem. we have eaten here many times and I highly recommend it.

Came here for a Saturday lunch. I have only ordered from here on Uber Eats so i was shocked at how…read morebig this place is. The staff is soo incredibly nice and sweet. It just a table for 2 but we wanted a little more space so they immediately gave us the table for 4 so we can we comfortable. They brought out their fresh bread and couple dips. I loved the red dip and should have asked what it was. They actually brought us a few rounds of bread. Then we got be chicken bbq pieces and the kebab. Huge portion but i have to say the pieces were soo juicy. I will order that next time. Overall, i will be visiting more often since dining in is such a nice vibe. Also visited the market next door. They got nice fresh cakes that i will be back for.

If I could give this place ten stars I would! My wife and I just came here for the first time for…read moreher late night gyro pregnancy craves and this place did not disappoint! We were recommended the family special platter, and I didn't even have a chance to take a picture of the appetizers because it was so good. Genuinely I'm not sure if we just caught them on a slow night with the emptiness, but the environment was very welcoming, and the service was great! I'm used to Palestinian style middle eastern food growing up northeast NJ so I was a bit skeptical it was as good as the norm, but I have to admit... I found my new favorite spot. There just isn't good food anymore, ANYWHERE. I appreciate a restaurant when I come across it and they check everything off the list. 1000/10!!!

Have eaten food from Efsane twice--once in restaurant and once via Doordash. We had a delicious…read moremeal sitting at the table. Food was fresh and delicious; attentive and timely service-wise, too. Ordering delivery was a bit of a different story. Ordered two gyros and neither had tzatziki which was very disappointing. Tzatziki is what we live for and the shining star of a gyro--how do you forget that not once but twice?! Then there were the very greasy and droopy fries. Yes, fries are delicate travelers but these were hopeless. And at a $9(!!) price point, they should really find another way of transporting them to customers. Last, the lentil soup was not prepared well. It was bland and overly thick than many others I have eaten before by other chefs. All in all, not terrible but rather a bad lasting impression. Don't think we'll be returning.

Wonderful dinner including amazing bread, delicious appetizers (hummus, labneh, babaganoush) a…read morefalafel platter and some lamb skewers. We finished off with their delectable pistachio baklava and some tea. Staff is so friendly and it's BYOB so we have a great bottle of wine with dinner. Love this place!

We stopped in for a nice sit down lunch and enjoyed a large combination plate, which includes 8…read morevegetarian appetizer items. It was delicious. DH ordered a chicken kebab. The portion was generous and flavor excellent. Service was quick and friendly. The ambiance is fairly quiet. This seems like a good place for larger parties as well.

It was a great experience from start to finish. The inside is colorful and has a fun, cozy…read moreatmosphere, but the food was definitely the highlight. We started with the baba ganoush, which was creamy, smoky, and came with this HUGE warm, freshly baked bread covered in sesame and nigella seeds. The bread alone was worth it. For our mains, we tried a mix of grilled meats and kebabs. Everything came out hot, juicy, well seasoned and nicely charred from the grill. The plates were loaded with rice, salad, grilled vegetables and pickled cabbage and the portions were very generous. You definitely won't leave hungry. Service was friendly and attentive without feeling rushed. Between the food, portions and service, I really couldn't complain about anything. We left full and happy and would absolutely come back. Easy 5 stars for me.

Stumbled upon this restaurant while searching for a lunch spot with friends, and it ended up being…read moresuch a fun experience. The menu is perfect for sharing family-style, and we especially loved the complimentary puffy bread (which is even better with an order of one of their dips!). Our group shared a few appetizers along with the Sultan Plate (large meat platter for 4-6 people), which comes with a dramatic flame presentation and a generous assortment of meats. Everything was flavorful and we all enjoyed trying the different varieties. The adana kebab was one of my personal favorites. We were also pleasantly surprised by how spacious the restaurant is. There are two beautiful private dining rooms near the front that'd be perfect for a party. In general, highly recommend dining here with a group!

Very small, cute, casual and authentic Turkish restaurant on Montauk highway…read more Not a fancy place , but family run with care for their customers and pride in their family recipes and cuisine. Imagine being invited to your Turkish cousins house for dinner and that sums up the experience !

I usually go to Nazar due to convenience of location, this had many good reviews and I wanted to…read moretry it. I didn't have a great first experience. The wait time alone put a bad taste in my mouth. I'll continue to visit Nazar on deer park Avenue instead.

I am happy to have discovered that some of the former workers and chefs at Efe's in New Brunswick…read moreopened their own food stall in Desi Galaxy! I've tried the tas kebob, lamb kebob, falafel platter, and mixed appetizer platter and everything has been delicious. Freshly fried, fluffy on the inside falafel is so good! Even though I've only gotten takeout, the presentation has been beautiful and thoughtful. One thing to note is that the prices are higher than the other food stalls in Desi Galaxy. Wishing them good luck!

Tasty falafel with very good sauce. Kind and polite people. Convenient location. Would go again!read more

The best Turkish food around , no doubt. I love everything here, especially the pastrami pida and…read moreall their meats , their chicken and kofta are so juicy. The desserts are delicious too and they have so many options , we tried almost half of them and they never disappoint. This place has been a stable every time I come to the area. The food is usually ready quick when I get it to go and they make everything fresh, there are so many things to try and they are all unique and delicious. Ambiance is ok and service is great . This is quite authentic and it's definitely a hidden gem here, check it out!

Food is not bad... turned out to be a bit more spicy then I liked but I found the bakery goods are…read moreto die for. They are a bit pricy but well worth trying.