Turquoise Restaurant

This restaurant offers an incredibly authentic culinary journey. Each dish bursts with traditional flavors and spices, capturing the essence of Turkish cuisine. The portion sizes are just right, leaving you satisfied without being overwhelmed. I highly recommend this place. A delightful dining experience!

Was seated on the Bordeaux Lounge side for dinner Christmas Eve and the wine bar is so cozy and beautiful, food and service from Aydin was as amazing as we remember from last visit a year ago. Love the calm quiet and comfortable space where we enjoyed delicious cocktails and kebabs! Thanks as always for a great experience Turquoise! Tiramisu was perfect end to a great family dinner! Also shout out to William who bussed and made us laugh and was as lovely as the server!

Lovely lunch in a lovely place! Excellent lentil soup with the right texture and a touch of spicy “heat,” a salad full of surprising textures and tastes, (with poached pears exquisitely combined the crunchy walnuts and crisp arugula and fennel greens, with house dressing that blended it all together beautifully), and a real treat of fresh baked bread and a complimentary spread that was an excellent appetizer. This was my first visit! The extensive menu obviously calls for additional visits and deeper exploration of things. Since I am from former Yugoslavia, (more specifically, from Sarajevo, Bosnia), many Turkish foods, sweets, and drinks are very familiar, and I love finding them in Roscoe Village! All this combined with very pleasant reception by a friendly staff, gave the experience an additional glow! No doubt, I will be coming back!

My first time having Turkish food, and wow, this place is incredible! Lovely ambience with live piano music on Friday nights. The cocktails are delicious, but I highly recommend splitting the wine flight with a friend - at 4 full pours for only $28, its an absolute steal! You HAVE to order the whipped feta with olives. It's so creamy and delicious! The seafood tagliatelle featured well cooked shrimp and salmon in a creamy tomato based sauce. I really enjoyed it, though I think the star of the menu is definitely the kebabs. For dessert, I recommend the kazandibi, which is a Turkish custard. My friends and I spent around $45/person including drinks and walked out stuffed. I can't wait to come back!

Came here two times one for their lunch and the other one for their brunch. Nice interior design and Turkish style decorations. However, I believe they could use some traditional plates and utensils to make their style look complete. Their foods is good and it worths giving it a try. We also love their hospitality and respectful behavior.