Bodrum

I had Turkish sis kebob and the lamb dumplings. I really liked the dumplings. It was refreshing and tasty. Turkish sis kebob was lamb and it was pretty good but maybe slightly over cooked. The servers and host were really friendly and nice and the atmosphere was comfortable and nice as well. I would come back to try the lamb chop.

Arrived late afternoon for an early dinner, while the restaurant was empty, staff were preparing for dinner service, but were attentive and welcoming. The food was tasty; I tried the mousaka to see what it was like compared to what I made. Theirs was tasty, soft, but lacked the spices to which I was accustomed- maybe made for the bland American palate. Throughout the meal the staff were unobtrusive.

we were in the zone for pizza though preferred to stay close to home as the weather forecast was not too good..gale like winds and very wet weather. Bodrum was nearby and it was definitely a plus. We have actually only dined here once when a friend was visiting. We tried initially to go to another restaurant but as we didn't make a reservation, just couldn't get a table. We walked around the block and discovered Bodrum. Food, as we remember, was good then. Bodrum is a Mediterranean restaurant that also serves wood fired pizzas. Ordered 3 pizzas to go from their menu. Was a bit difficult to choose as ever selection described was mouth watering. Ordered the Margherita ( with tomato sauce, mozzarella, for di latte and basil), the Mediterranean (with tomato sauce, roasted red peppers, feta, red onions and arugula..aptly named as a tribute to the restaurant) and the Pear and Walnut ( bosc pear, caramelized walnuts, mozzarella for di latte, gorgonzola cheese with fresh arugula and aged balsamic) So, how were the pizzas? Amazing! My wife especially liked the Pear and Walnut. As for me, the Mediterranean was my choice though all of them were just as good. Pizzas were perfect for a Saturday afternoon lunch at home. Highly recommend Bodrum if your journey takes you to the Upper West Side. Outdoor seating is available as well as indoor and food will definitely exceed your expectations.

Bodrum is a place that I’d come back to for extremely perfect Turkish food. The restaurant owner is so kind and all the staff are lovely too. The menu has a large selection of traditional Turkish cuisines along with pizza options from the brick oven. Overall would highly recommend every item on the menu. Can’t wait to go back!