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    Urfa Bistro

    4.4 (516 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 2:00 pm, 5:00 PM - 8:30 PM
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Good for kids
    Dogs allowed

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    Poached pear
    Sarah K.

    Had a great dinner with great company here. We were a pretty slow bunch to order and eat so A+ for the staff being patient with us and still providing excellent service. I 100% recommend the cold appetizer plate if you come with a group! You get to taste a little bit of a variety of their dips, and can also combine them with your dish if there is any left over. I also highly recommend the chicken kabob entree. The chicken was soooo succulent and the accompanying rice and sauce were perfect. The only dish that was personally OK was the poached pear, but only because it had a strong tartness to it that I guess is normal for the fish but I just wasnt expecting for some reason. But still it was good. I will definitely come again sometime and try some of their other entrees :)

    Combo grill
    Ethan W.

    Came for Mother's Day lunch. They've got a nice shaded outdoor patio along the sidewalk which was really pleasant and comfortable. I'd say the food is pretty good here. Definitely reflects Downtown Los Altos prices, but I'd recommend it to a friend. Great: Octopus appetizer - while this was a small portion (as normal), they grill the octopus really well such that it is very tender. The smoky grill flavor really elevates it. High marks! Branzino - super tender grilled fish served with a flavorful mango relish. The arugula salad with almonds, dates, and couscous served with this dish was a really good complement. Eggplant Dip - essentially baba ganoush with smoked eggplant. Nothing super fancy but very good smoky flavor in there. Good: Combo Grill - this one comes with beef, lamb, and chicken. I thought the beef and lamb had good flavor, but were a little on the tough and dry side. Chicken was excellent. The almond rice this comes with was surprisingly REALLY good. Spicy Seafood Paella - not spicy at all, nor a paella in my opinion. This was a really buttery sauced rice with shrimp and mussels. Very rich and buttery. Ok: Falafel - standard fare, nothing extraordinary here. I'd probably avoid this one next time and try something else. Service was polite and professional. I think Urfa does elevated Mediterranean food pretty well. It's a little pricy and portions are on the smaller side, but the dishes are for the most part well done!

    Chicken Kabob
    Prasiddha H.

    Had a chance to try Urfa Bistro last week which was a fun to try with friends. This is a Mediterranean spot with lots of choices and a nice comfortable ambiance. This spot is located in downtown Los Altos and thankfully there was plenty of street parking when we went. For food we tried: *Hummus - delicious *Falafels - yummy and crispy *Chicken kabob - juicy and liked that there were two different rice things to eat it with as well as veggies *Seafood pasta - this was a special and was made with squid ink pasta. There was plenty of seafood but felt the sauce was a little lacking in flavor. Nice portion of seafood though A little on the pricier end given the portions were pretty small, but the food was good and fresh.

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    Lilly G.

    Came in on a Sunday at around 1pm with a party of 2, and were seated immediately. The food here is fantastic! Hot, flavorful, and fresh. The highlight for me was actually the artichoke soup, which goes great with the complementary bread. Service was also another highlight. Our server was attentive and welcoming, and checked in with us twice during the entree. Great experience, 10/10 would recommend for groups, family and friends to catch up and hang out over a delicious meal.

    Lamb Wrap
    Sabrina L.

    Beautiful outdoor ambiance near downtown Los Altos. Fresh, lamb wrap with ample vegetables was perfect for lunch. Ordered salad on the side and mint tea to drink. The salad was tasty and well-dressed. The mint tea was very pure in that it was actual mint leaves in the teapot steeping in the hot water, however if you're expecting a full-on mint flavor this is not that. Attentive, respectful service and for the area, decent prices. Worth it for the patio dining this time of year!

    Kunafeh

    This 5 star review is for just one dish I had today that was just perfect - Kunafeh. The kataifi was crispy and the cheese inside was soft and melty. The dish itself was the perfect amount of sweet without being overwhelmingly sugary. Garnished with pistachio powder and pistachios, this is the best THE BEST Kunafeh I've had in Bay Area

    Chicken Shish
    Dong Wook C.

    4.5 stars! Delicious Mediterranean food. Excellent service. Nice ambience. Dog friendly outdoor patio available with heat lamps during cold weather. Located in downtown Los Altos. Street, public lot, public garage parking nearby.

    Nil G.

    I've visited this place twice with friends and had a good experience both times. I tried the beyti, which was quite decent--one of the better ones you'll find in the Bay Area. That said, the sauce was a bit heavy for my taste. The service was solid, and the restaurant offers plenty of seating, making it a comfortable spot to dine. Overall, a good option for Turkish food in the area!

    Halloumi Beet Salad
    Rachel H.

    I came on a Thursday night with a reservation for 5:45 PM, but there was a lot of open seating. The environment was great for quiet conversations and casual meeting. We ordered the Cold Appetizer Sampler, Beyti Kebab, Squid Ink Linguini Pescatore, and the Halloumi Beet Salad. We had three people total, and we had just a little left over, so the portions were perfect. Cold Appetizer Sampler: 8/10. I recommend if you want to try all the different dips they have! In ranking of favorite to least favorite, my order would be kizartma, tzatziki, hummus, then the eggplant dip. I wasn't a big fan of the intensity of the dolma, but it pairs well with the eggplant dip! Beyti Kebab: 7/10. The lavash bread surrounding the meat added a nice touch to the overall dish! The ground lamb and beef inside of the bread was a little tough, so it helped that there was a lot of marinara and yogurt sauce given with the dish. Tastes like comfort! Squid Ink Linguini Pescatore: 8/10. I loved the variety of the seafood inside of this dish. The sauce was creamy and lemon-y, and was the perfect compliment to the seafood inside of the pasta. Halloumi Beet Salad: 9/10. I LOVED the dressing of the salad because of how light it is, and I loved the beets- they were so sweet and tender. I wasn't a big fan of the Halloumi, but it could also be because I'm not a fan of cheese in general. Would order again! The service was incredibly kind and checked up on us often. It was a little pricey, but I would absolutely come again for the service, the beets, and the kizartma!

    Greek salad! Super fresh! Light & delicious starter
    Denise C.

    Service was warm& attentive! Food was perfect! Perfect portions to share, so you can try more! Constant service...our water glasses always filled. Outside dining during August was quaint! But not over crowded. Thank you for a wonderful evening out!

    Mixed mezze platter
    Monica S.

    Urfa exceed my expectations! This place wasn't really on my mental map, but we were in the area and hungry so we popped in for an impromptu dinner. We shared a mixed mezze platter and Iskander kabob plate. I have high standards for Mediterranean food and everything we ordered was super delicious - flavorful, fresh, and complex. Service was attentive and helpful. There are plenty of mid Mediterranean spots in the area, but this is one of the solidly impressive ones. Will definitely return!

    Beef Shish Kebab
    Figen A.

    The ambiance was wonderful. The staff was very attentive and kind. The food was absolutely perfect. For starters, we had a mixed cold appetizer platter, spanakopita and for the main courses, we ordered Urfa Kebab Plate, Beyti Kebab, Combo Kebab, and Beef Shish Kebab. For dessert, we had Künefe. We loved everything! The portions were large and satisfying. The prices were well worth the quality of the service and the taste of the food. We would especially like to thank Mr. Mugdat for his exceptional service.

    Paella
    Laltoo B.

    Lovely Mediterranean Bistro in quaint Los Altos downtown. Had a quick lunch outing with family. We skipped starters but got our fill of some nice bread with spiced olive oil. The Lamb Stew was delicious, the Chicken wrap was filling. Paella was nice, but not Spanish. Service was swift. Will be going back to try some more of the offerings.

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