MG
Marcus Grüner
Sep 27, 2026
Great food, great quality, great taste.
I’ve been coming here for years, and this place has never disappointed. The food is always fresh, flavorful, and beautifully prepared. Everything feels clean, homemade, and made with care.
The stuffed grape leaves, chicken and lamb platter, and manti are all incredible. The meats are tender and perfectly seasoned, the rice is delicious, and the manti with the yogurt and seasoned butter sauce is an absolute must. And of course, the warm fresh bread is impossible to stop eating.
The hospitality is just as impressive as the food. The manager personally comes around to speak with guests and treats everyone like family. You can genuinely feel the care behind this restaurant.
Amazing food, generous portions, affordable prices, and consistently great service. One of my favorite restaurants in Tampa and a place I’ll keep coming back to.
MC
Marcos Collazo
Sep 7, 2026
If you're wanting to try authentic Turkish food, this is an excellent spot to try in the Tampa area. Every dish was beyond our expectations. We'll be visiting again soon.
SN
Saiyara Noor
Sep 5, 2026
came with my friend! got the mixed grill, cold appetizer, and falafel. the food was amazing the customer service was amazing the owner (i think he was the owner) was very very friendly and offered us hot tea !!! i will be coming back here very often!!!
Today I took my son to Istanbul Restaurant for his birthday and we asked where to order. The young man told us we could order with him so we ordered. We sat down to eat. When the waiter brought a to-go bag we were surprised because we did not say to-go. After we began to eat, the owner came to us and rudely began to tell my son that we were disrespecting his restaurant by eating a to-go order inside of the restaurant. When he came to the table he was very angry and aggressive. We tried to descalate by explaining to him that we didnt know we were getting a to-go order. He then became very disrespectful and refused to look at us. He began waving his hands to send us out of the restaurant. We were totally humiliated and disregarded and it totally ruinned my son's birthday. When I told him it was my sons birthday he said he dont care and waved for us to get out. I have never in my life been treated with so much hate and aggression especially in a Halal establishment. I am very hurt and will never come to this place again.