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The decor was simple, yet tasteful. The Nazar imbedded in the middle of the tables, was a nice subtle touch which reminded us of our travels to Turkey. It was a... read more The decor was simple, yet tasteful. The Nazar imbedded in the middle of the tables, was a nice subtle touch which reminded us of our travels to Turkey. It was also the only reminder of Turkey that we saw.The appetizers were very much a taste of Turkish cuisine, and highly recommend the pastrami stuffed with goat cheese and dates, as well as the yaprak sarma (grape leaves with rice and raisins)For entrees, the ground beef kabob was good, but certainly didn't reflect the flavours experienced in Turkey. The lamb kabob on the other hand was cooked to perfection and had the flavours that brought back fond memories of our travels through Turkey.The pleasant surprise was the duck kabob, which looked and tasted as exotic as the region in which it was inspired.The letdown of the entrees was the side salad that accompanied the dishes. It was basically greens from a bag, that you could buy at any grocery store. There were no vibrant colours, textures or flavours like we experienced in Turkey, and the greens actually diminished the plate presentation.Overall, for Edmonton it's a great introduction to the flavours of Turkey, but it would be nice to see and experience a stronger Turkish profile in the food. Definitely recommend this restaurant.

One of our favourite restaurants and on our list when visiting Edmonton.. The owner is the chef, butcher , recipe developer and extremely social with the guests... read more One of our favourite restaurants and on our list when visiting Edmonton.. The owner is the chef, butcher , recipe developer and extremely social with the guests. A family vibe comes across when eating at this restaurant! The servers are fantastic, friendly and very knowledgable about the menu items.

This dining experience was one of the best in a long time. The food was absolutely terrific. We had the lamb and chicken with a mushroom goat cheese appetizer.... read more This dining experience was one of the best in a long time. The food was absolutely terrific. We had the lamb and chicken with a mushroom goat cheese appetizer. All were scrumptious and left us wanting more if there was room to eat any more. The service was also top notch. Can't wait until we can return.

We were lucky to be offered a table as we had no reservation on a Thursday night. We had the tiger shrimp & hummus as an appetizer. It was delicious! We had a c... read more We were lucky to be offered a table as we had no reservation on a Thursday night. We had the tiger shrimp & hummus as an appetizer. It was delicious! We had a chicken souvlaki & beef meatball dinner. Very tasty ! Nice grilled veg & a lightly tossed fresh greens accompanied the meal. We chose a good Italian red wine from their well rounded wine list. Really glad we were able to dine here & we will be back!

My goodness. I go to the hairdresser a few doors down and somehow just noticed Sofra. We went tonight. We had the beef meatballs, the rack of lamb, and the salm... read more My goodness. I go to the hairdresser a few doors down and somehow just noticed Sofra. We went tonight. We had the beef meatballs, the rack of lamb, and the salmon special. In addition we tried the hummus and pita as an appetizer. I don't normally go on about the food...but my companion said the lamb was THE best lamb he's ever had. And He's a big lamb person. My whole meal was exquisite. Our other companion who is quite fussy and could barely be dragged to a Turkish restaurant loved his salmon and wants to go back.Street parking. Beautiful terracotta - ish decor. Make a reservation. I'm going back and just eating appetizers one night.

Once again here with friends to enjoy the Sultans platter. Food is amazing and there is enough to take home. Loved all the dishes. We were able to sample... read more Once again here with friends to enjoy the Sultans platter. Food is amazing and there is enough to take home. Loved all the dishes. We were able to sample...

This is the first Turkish restaurant in edmonton I have tried it is also one of the most recommended restaurant in the city. Went for a family dinner on a... read more This is the first Turkish restaurant in edmonton I have tried it is also one of the most recommended restaurant in the city. Went for a family dinner on a...

It's nestled right near the heart of downtown. I've passed by here many times. A friend and I decided to check the place out. We ended up ordering the pita... read more It's nestled right near the heart of downtown. I've passed by here many times. A friend and I decided to check the place out. We ended up ordering the pita...

Once again here with friends to enjoy the Sultans platter. Food is amazing and there is enough to take home. Loved all the dishes. We were able to sample the st... read more Once again here with friends to enjoy the Sultans platter. Food is amazing and there is enough to take home. Loved all the dishes. We were able to sample the stuffed apricots and the feta dip with our dishes which was a nice change. With the Sultans feast you get to try a little of everything really. Highlights for me was the tuna (cooked perfectly) , the bread, the meatballs, the dips, and the stuffed grapeleaves. My hubby who loves meat loved the chicken and beef kabobs. But really everything was fresh and tasty. I also loved the salad with the tangy dressing. Generally I don't enjoy baklava because I find it too sweet, but this one is just perfect. Ambiance is lovely. Very intimate and great to converse with friends. Nice and warm. What wasn't warm was the service. I am not sure why, but I have been coming here since it opened, and after the first year or two I found service to kinda standoffish. Not sure why. Food outweighs the service though.

It's nestled right near the heart of downtown. I've passed by here many times. A friend and I decided to check the place out. We ended up ordering the pita brea... read more It's nestled right near the heart of downtown. I've passed by here many times. A friend and I decided to check the place out. We ended up ordering the pita bread with the antep ezme, humus, and biber ezme dips. They were fantastic. We couldn't stop eating them. The sesame seeds on the pita bread was seriously the perfect touch. Then we had the chicken kebab and lamb. They were very good flavours. We ended the night with the baklava which was great. Would definitely check this place out again. I feel like the inside is outdated and could use a touch up but the service and food was great.

The food was top notch as was the service. Liked the downtown location. The main courses are large, I might just order appetizers next time. read more The food was top notch as was the service. Liked the downtown location. The main courses are large, I might just order appetizers next time.

We ate so many delicious appetizers that we didn’t have room for the main course. Fortunately, my my stuffed mushroom was even better the next day. We did someh... read more We ate so many delicious appetizers that we didn’t have room for the main course. Fortunately, my my stuffed mushroom was even better the next day. We did somehow make room for a shared baklava at the end. Lol. Our server was very pleasant and did a good job describing the appetizers even though she was new to the job. They did a good job balancing our order with what seemed like a big party on the lower level. We’ll be back!

I have eaten at Sofra many times, each time was a delight. I am inspired to write after 20 of us thoroughly enjoyed dinner held in their private dining room. Th... read more I have eaten at Sofra many times, each time was a delight. I am inspired to write after 20 of us thoroughly enjoyed dinner held in their private dining room. The service was excellent, only surpassed by the food. The owner was attentive and gracious. I highly recommend it.

We go for the lamb and prawns, it's the best lamb dish we are aware of in Edmonton . The lahmacun is a must try for an appetizer. The service is excellent and t... read more We go for the lamb and prawns, it's the best lamb dish we are aware of in Edmonton . The lahmacun is a must try for an appetizer. The service is excellent and the atmosphere is perfect for a date night.

My new wife and I went to Sofra for a special dinner. It was our first time here, and with all of the positive reviews we weren’t surprised that our meal was sp... read more My new wife and I went to Sofra for a special dinner. It was our first time here, and with all of the positive reviews we weren’t surprised that our meal was spectacular. We started with the stuffed apricots and this took our tastebuds to a whole other world. We savoured each bite and by the time we finished our main courses had arrived. I had the Kale Mantar (portobello mushroom stuffed with vegetables, topped with goat cheese and eggplant, with a salad and bulghur pilaf) while my missed had Karides Kebab (grilled tiger prawns with a salad and bulghur pilaf). Both plates were packed full of flavour and were enjoyed from start to finish. We topped off the meal with fresh baklava which was a beautiful way to end such a delicious meal. Our server was very pleasant and friendly. We will definitely return.