Istanbul Cafe And - Clifton

Istanbul is the Best Mediterranean. The food is fresh, the staff is attentive welcoming ! Grilled Chicken chops A

İt is horrible menu for breakfast. I have to order whatever I want but they are telling you to order min 2 order for same thing. What the hell is that. First time I have heard like that. Lots of noisy. We couldn’t hear each other. I am not recommend to anyone. For breakfast it is too expensive.

I have been coming here for over 4 years and love this restaurant. The interior is beautiful and spacious, and parking is never an issue. It is not the best Turkish food in the area but it is still extremely good. Iskender and Beyti Kebab are on point.

As a Turk, I don't enjoy Turkish restaurants overseas. Once again, I was right; it was below average compared to Turkish restaurants in Turkey. The ayran (yogurt drink) and kazandibi (a Turkish dessert) were really good. I should also mention the salad with walnuts and sour pomegranate juice, which was delightful. The main issue lies with the main courses, particularly the unique Turkish kebabs. The Iskender kebab was not good; its texture was too minced, causing it to fall apart easily. The lahmacun (pide with minced meat) was also disappointing; it had an intense tomato or pepper paste flavor, and the pide could have been crispier. Lastly, the chicken grill didn't taste like authentic Turkish chicken grill, possibly due to the chicken itself being tough and fibrous. I'm not sure if these dishes justify their prices; they're not cheap at all.

Couldn't have asked for a better experience for our 2nd time eating Turkish food. We were served immediately and had our appetizers brought so quickly. The food was delicious and the decor impeccable. Beautiful restaurant to eat with a lovely atmosphere. This is the kind of place you will want to come and stay for awhile with friends.