We came by solely for dessert because my kids recently learned about dondurma (Turkish ice cream)…read moreand they were very curious to try it and we could not find anywhere in Virginia or D.C. that sold it, or Jacksonville or Orlando, so imagine our surprise when this tiny restaurant in Ormond Beach serves it. We swung by after dinner and ordered a few choices to split as well as a coffee for me and sodas for them. The restaurant was empty except for the lady handling the front so we got seated and ordered immediately. Everything was awesome. My relatively picky kiddos and I ended up cleaning the plates (it was tough, the portions were pretty sweet and satisfying especially for dessert so we almost couldn't finish them, but I'm no quitter!) Everything was delicious. The ice cream is really unlike anything you have had before. The desserts were so good, and the coffee was so smooth and delicious. I loved that it was served with the Turkish Delight on the side for you to chew and sip your coffee through so your coffee gets that extra layer of sweet and rose and it's just really cool. Unfortunately my kiddos discovered Turkish Delight at that moment too, so I ended up losing half of my piece to them and then had to buy more to give them at home, and now I have to worry about being betrayed to an evil witch that lives behind my wardrobe. The dessert was delicious though, highly recommend this place and I can't wait to go back and try the food too.

Food: my family and I have been here several times now and it's one of our favorites by far! Soner…read moretreats us like family each and every time and the food is incredible. Service: On point always and filled with laughter and great conversation. No rush through this dinner service like some places.?Enjoy at your own pace. Ambience: Not a sparkling new space but who cares if the experience is a 10 of 10 each and every time. A MUST VISIT!!! Cya soon Soner and Team. Cheers!

My love for Turkish grew even more after dining at Zeytin Turkish Cuisine. My friend and I met for…read morea quick dinner and our overall experience was great. To start we ordered the Lava bread with different dips: - hummus - haydari - babaganoush My favorite was the haydari, it was delicious and fresh. For dinner I ordered the chicken Adana kebab. The meat was tender and well seasoned. It came rice, a side salad and mixed vegetable. My overall experience was positive and great.

Authentic and flavorful Turkish food in a quintessential, cozy, and welcoming restaurant…read more All ingredients tasted very fresh and my favorites were the lavas bread, the babaganoush and the kebabs. The side of diced tomatoes that came with the kebab was surprisingly memorable -- I'm pretty sure those were the sweetest and juiciest I've ever had. They were probably shipped from the Mediterranean, lol. Service is truly genuine and kind. He brought us a free small side of babaganoush to try. It felt like he had read my mind because I was thinking about ordering it later in case there was still some lavas bread left. Will return!

I was at a weekend course next door at the Seminole State College Lake Mary/Sanford campus and had…read morea short break for lunch. I wanted something not too heavy and luckily found an amazing Turkish restaurant next door with great value! The owners were very friendly and welcoming. I ordered a falafel with a side of frees, I believe it was only like $11 or $13. Pretty good price and I left extremely full! The restaurant has a good amount of tables with very authentic Turkish decor and memorabilia. I stopped because I was nearby but I'll definitely be back again if I'm nearby or just in the mood for some good Turkish food at a great price!

Like a taste of my childhood. If anyone else was raised on Doner Kebab from Germany this place is a…read moredead ringer on taste and quality. I appreciate the helpfulness and kindness of the employees because when I walked in, a gentleman who appeared to be on his break got up and took my order to help out the kitchen crew. This was an awesome meal and I recommend anyone who likes Turkish food to give them a try!

We had a great experience here for date night. The ambiance was lovely, making it a great spot for…read morea nice dinner out. Our server, Daniel, was fantastic and provided excellent service throughout the meal. For appetizers, we tried the calamari and mixed appetizer, and both were delicious. The calamari was especially good, perfectly crispy. For our entrée, we ordered the mixed grill for two, and every meat was seasoned and cooked to perfection. We finished with the pistachio baklava, which was delicious. I do wish I had ordered something to pair with it, but it was still a great way to end the meal. Overall a great experience. Would definitely go back.

This was actually my first time eating at a Turkish restaurant and I quite enjoyed it. I'm already…read morea longtime fan of Mediterranean food, so this was right up my alley of cuisine favorites. We did an appetizer taster plate with all different dips to be eaten with their big balloon bread (get seriously look like balloons when they come out). The bread is cooked in house and you just rip pieces of it off and scoop up there different dips. There were different flavored hummus ones and savory veggie ones that were all delicious. That bread was really good too. My friend got something with big, juicy, tender pieces of lamb that I should have also gotten because it was so delicious! My thin sliced lamb done was good and the meat was so well seasoned. The veggies were all fresh and blended nicely with the meat. I would have enjoyed a pita to put it on (more like a gyro I guess) and some extra tatziki sauce, which was really delicious too. The waiter was very professional and friendly and great at sharing recommendations with us. The place has a classy decor and quality feel to it, so this is a great date or business dinner restaurant.

Great food fresh ingredients freshly prepared Full of…read moreflavor Recommended Friendly staff

Very, very disappointed in this gyro. I've never ever seen a gyro in a wrap. Good Pita is what…read moremakes a good gyro. This was a wrap with chopped up meat. The photos on their website look like the typical gyro you would get at most gyro shops.

Our family's favorite Mediterranean restaurant on the Avenue! Lovely owner and the food is always…read morefresh!! Casual setting makes it perfect for dinner with family and friends! Lots of to go orders when I was pregnant from here because I trusted the quality and cleanliness of the meals.

I liked this spot so much that I went back within the week because I had to share it with friends…read more After dinner, even my friends were saying they couldn't wait to come back. Lale is a small, cozy restaurant with the most delicious food. I am a huge fan of Mediterranean food, but had not had Turkish food before. I ventured to try out a few new things and everything was stunning. Fan favorites for me and the table included the mixed grill (even though it says serves two, if you order appetizers it can absolutely serve 3), the hummus (truly some of the best I've ever had), and the Kunefe. The Kunefe - oh my goodness - it's like nothing I've ever had before, but our table devoured it and stated that they just found their new favorite dessert. The service is attentive and you can tell that there is a lot of love put into the food that is served to you. I look forward to returning many, many more times in the future!

Food and service were both amazing! Nice, quiet spot. Definitely recommending to friends in the arearead more

This was such a great dining experience for the family. Definitely better than the typical burger,…read morechicken sandwich stuff that is usually chosen. Service was good. They were a bit slow at times but we showed up right at the beginning to f the dinner rush. The food was great. Everything was full of flavor. The lamb shank dinner can also not be described as delicious. Seasoned well, cooked to perfection to where it was so tender and juicy that the meat was pretty much falling off the bone. The shank soup, was more like a consume'; that when combined with the meat and rice...chef's kiss. Definitely will be going back next time I'm in town

I visited Sourdough bread House back in the day when they were in Maitland and was pleasantly…read moresurprised by their new, larger space. The food was just as good as I remembered from a few years ago. It can be difficult to find consistency in restaurants these days, so I really appreciate that the quality hasn't changed. It's nice to have a spot like Sourdough to add variety to the rotation of mostly American breakfast spots. I ordered the Sourdough Bread Plate, which is a large portion. Even though it's listed on the lunch menu, I was still able to order it for breakfast. Their bread is incredible, and everything tasted so fresh! The ezme is a wonderful addition to add to the avocado and labneh toasts. I also tried the Turkish coffee, but as someone who doesn't drink black coffee, it wasn't quite for me. I would recommend it mainly to those who enjoy strong, black coffee, though it was a nice touch that it came with a Turkish delight! My only minor critique is that the staff weren't around very much. Our server checked in on us once, and after waiting a bit for someone to bring the check, we eventually just walked up to the counter to pay. Nonetheless, everyone was very friendly!

Delicious Sourdough bread, and comfortable seating space, they also have a side area to purchase…read morebaked goods. The servers were very nice and it did take a bit of time for our food to arrive but it was worth the wait. They have a breakfast and lunch menu. The bread was served with a sour cherry jam and butter which was amazing and not overly sweet, and paired well with the chewy slight crisp texture of the bread. Kid menu - honestly very simple but also a good portion. The server brought me a side of maple syrup for the pancake; the pancake was thick and on the drier side. The egg was cooked well, with a bit of runny yolk which I enjoyed alot. Menemen Soujok plate - a flavorful dish with the peppers and tomatoes and the soujok (turkish sausage) was peppery but very good. The scrambled eggs were wonderful. It came with some pineapple and grape and they were refreshing to have after the meal.

I just moved to Florida from Chicago. My first night here I stumbled upon this restaurant. I called…read morein my order and the server was so helpful. I have celiac disease, so my order was a bit complicated. Everything was delicious, I can't wait to come back! Thank you!

The food at this place is amazing. It seems like a small family run business, and you can tell that…read morethey take pride in what they do. I absolutely love the bowls, plenty of food, and very good quality. I highly recommend this place. You will not be disappointed