Turkish cuisine: the best places to taste it in Washington DC

"Everything about this place is amazing. The atmosphere is great, there’s indoor and outdoor seating options (both outdoor options are covered). The..."

Alan Tu

Ahmed Alowfi

Georgetown Gourmet

"Incredible sandwiches, tucked directly across from key bridge. HIGHLY recommend the Fontina a La Turca (with a side of lentil soup). You won’t be..."

Chesley Wiseman

"Love this place. Great catering and super fresh..."

Menan Saydam

"Fast delivery, delicious food, great service. Thank you Georgetown..."

Muge Karslioglu

"Great location right in Georgetown and food is delicious! Highly..."

Shannon Elizabeth

"Amazingly good food! Highly recommended..."

Tolga Cinar

"Great Family Restaurant with Perfect Team, Highly Recommend..."

Mete Kilic

"You are going to love their Amazing Paninis ..."

Mike Sinisgalli

"Quite possibly the best panini I’ve ever had. 🥪 For the Roast Beef Panini, it came down to the crispy, crunchy bread, which definitely tasted..."

Zach Burger

"One of my top three dining experiences while visiting the WDC area! Service was super friendly and the food was tops! Thank you, Georgetown..."

Troy Windhorst

"Lovely lunch! Great items with quality ingredients. Decent prices for DC area. Service was wonderful & kind; the restaurant was clean & decorated...."

emily

"My daughter and I went here for a quick lunch. The sandwiches were delicious with quality ingredients. Additionally, I can't say enough about the..."

Schonda M

"Nice little shop that sells great food, with friendly staff! I have only gotten take out but the sandwiches and panini I've tried were excellent,..."

Devin Boe

"We had wraps (wheat) Caesar, Salmon and pesto and pasta pesto. The wraps were great and a perfect lunch even for a hungry..."

Stephan Kiernan

"Great sandwiches and coffee. Big variety of food. I’ll be..."

ben w

"What a great sandwich shop! Finally! A place that knows how to make a REAL panini! And so many choices. I will definitely see going back soon. So..."

jeremy lippman

"Georgetown Gourmet has some of the best sandwiches around! We accidentally surprised them with a 20+ person order today 7/27 and they handled it with..."

Hailey L. Holt

"Fantastic sandwich shop! Best in..."

Weedon Gallagher

"We had catering for a group picnic of 25, the wraps were a huge crowd favorite everything was super fresh. Every lunch box came packed with sides and..."

Adam A

"Great local place for lunch! They have an extensive menu of delicious salads and sandwiches. I got the strawberry salad and it was delicious. Service..."

Emily Aleshevich

"Got two Caesar salad wraps for lunch. Store is near a bunch of other great places, so we got food from a bunch of different places too. Wraps were..."

Jack Freeman

"Good breakfast sandwich. They didn’t have any special coffee drinks. Just a pot of brewed coffee- serve..."

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Tempo

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"Best local pizza place in the DC Metro area. The owner is super friendly as well as his employees. They even know my usual (buffalo chicken ranch..."

Nursena Acar

"Best place in town!!! We ordered pizzas, subs, pides, and many of the appetizers. Everything was so good!! Absolutely love this place!! Amazing food..."

Sophia Naqvi

"Starving just thinking about the great food! While lahmajun is my favorite, I definitely recommend the gyro - almost like the authentic Turkish..."

Senem Cerit Sayılı

"Best pizza in Bethesda. They even have authentic Turkish pizza and other very tasty dishes! I keep coming..."

Dmitry Itskovich

"One of the best restaurant in DC area... I love the pides and the pizzas... Professional, clean and very good..."

Don Yassine Moslah

"I recently tried this restaurant out of curiosity and my love for street food!! It was an amazing food experience that did not disappoint. The food..."

Michael Charles

"Wonderful eatery. I loved the authentic flavours and the simplicity in taste. We tried the Chicken Pide and Kusbasili Pide. The serving portion is..."

Mujtaba Hussain

"Great Restaurant, fast service, delicious food. Prices are pretty reasonable. Make sure to try their amazing..."

Eray Idil

"This was my first time trying Turkish food. I really liked it. Pide tastes so much better than thin crust pizza. I loved it. I liked their hummus and..."

Rutuja Bawne

"The food is delicious! You can make your own, which is a nice to have when you feel like doing so. All the meat here is Halal! The service is great,..."

Emad Alsagheer

"I really enjoyed my Doner Sandwich ($11). Lots of choices of good food at very reasonable prices. Nothing fancy, very clean, lots of..."

Hilda Kroll

"We saw this place walking down the street while visiting D.C. and wanted to try it out for lunch. It was pretty good. The owner was really cool and..."

Kampground USA

"Super clean, super fresh, fast and awesome service. If you never tried Kumpir (baked potato with toppings), try it out! Taste of Istanbul is in DC..."

Firuz Ziyoev

"The best kumpir you can eat in the USA. Very delicious food and very affordable prices.I will definitely come back! Highly recommend!!! Deserves more..."

Murat Kucukkazdal

"The Pide was so delicious!!! Best one I have tasted in the states. Came all the way from Orlando! Very friendly..."

Liz T.

"I tried a pide yesterday (Turkish flatbread) with half eggplant and half sucuk (sausage) and it was delicious! This place is super clean, spacious..."

Angie A

"We'd never had pide before and now our lives are changed. While in DC we had pide at two completely separate places by chance and Tempo has the best..."

Trip Taker

"This was my first time eating Turkish food and I really liked my meal! I ordered the Pastirmali Pide by accident for lunch. I really went there to..."

Emm Cee

"more than what i expected. this is a disguised turkish street food eatery. their pide was as delicious as it is in turkey. they have simit, poğaça,..."

nalan inanna

"A nice restaurant with parking and nice vibe. Food especially the pide is incredibly tasty. Fresh halal amazing food with excellent customer service..."

Hasan Dugan

"The red lentil soup and hummus are both incredible. The soup is so full of flavors and just the right texture, I had to have two servings. The owner,..."

Steel Rides

"Loved the restaurant, staff was really friendly. I brought a colleague to get a taste of Turkish culture and he really enjoyed..."

Murat Alpa

"I have been visiting this restaurant whenever I find myself in DC over the past few years, and I must say that I am consistently impressed by the..."

irfan batur

"It was unbelievable flavor, the staff very polite. It was clean and very quiet place . I love the Mediterranean food it's a good taste to me. I..."

Pedro Guerrero

Rosemary's Thyme Mediterranean & Turkish Kitchen

Ezme

87/100 (1077 ratings)

"Perfect blend of flavors, textures, colors, and aromas. Exceptionally delicious food! Külbasti (Marinated boneless chunks of lamb grilled on low..."

Manasi Suryavanshi

"Supremely tasty Turkish dishes that reminded me of when I visited Turkey. A highlight is the freshly made kunafa dessert that I adored every bite of...."

Yousef Abdul-Husain

"We ordered a meat plate for two and 4(!) desserts - the best!!! I’ve been at many Turkish food restaurants - Ezme is definitely in the Top 3. The..."

Eireen Ira

"Delicious, authentic Turkish food. Good service, comfortable dining room. Allergens clearly marked. Half our party did the Turkish food flight and..."

Kara P

"Cozy restaurant with a friendly and warm atmosphere. Great Turkish food. There were 6 of us, which works out perfectly for the 3 course meal. We got..."

Quinn Cartheuser

"Came to this place on a whim and loved it! The atmosphere is nice and cozy, and the service was great. All staff were very attentive and kind. The..."

Mollie Smith

"The food here is incredible. You cannot go wrong with anything you get. All apps we tried were good. For my meal, I got the salmon kebab. The salmon..."

Jessica Boyer

"We got the 11 course tasting menu for two and this was one of the most wonderful meals I’ve had in a long time. The sigara boregi, durum Adana,..."

Danielle Logan

"Really fantastic Turkish food, and wine to match. We went as a group of 4 and ate until we couldn't take anymore. Our server was friendly and..."

Brian Falbo

"A very solid Turkish menu. The dishes are authentic and bodes well for adventurous and conservative eaters alike. Try the meat dolma, Turkish coffee,..."

Matt

"Best Turkish food in DC. The tasting menu is the way to go if you're hungry and/or want to try everything - $35 for 11 items. We had a reservation..."

Megan McCarty Graham

"Warm, friendly, understated and terrific food. Mezze seems to be fashionably chic, but here they serve the standouts of family food with obvious..."

Michael Abato

"Wonderful! The service was amazing and super attentive, and the food hit it out of the park. The homemade bread is wonderful, and my guest and I..."

Laura Murphy

"Omg,this place is perfect. Absolutely delicious food. Ask for the Turkish wine flight and prepare to enjoy! The only sadness is now that I'm back..."

Carey Nadeau

"Ezmè is terrific. Far better than anticipated. Mediterranean tapas, with something for everyone. Food is tasty and wines are lovely. Service is warm..."

Meg Smith

Olive Bistro & Cafe

"From the moment we stepped through the door we were received with warm welcome and the service was superb all of our visit. The restaurant is pretty..."

Emad Alsagheer

"Beautiful interior with its orange leather chairs. Courteous service and very roomy. We've only had small plates so far - very happy with flavors of..."

ytcarol

"Delicious and varied appetizers. Versatile atmosphere - good for elders, teens, book club meetings, or a quiet and private chat. Wonderful wine...."

Kish Rusek

"One of the best restaurants which you can eat delicious and clean turkish foods and other meals from all over the world in DC. The owner and other..."

KÜRŞAD D ALTAYLI,MBA

"We decided to get some carry out for lunch and it tured out to be a great decision. The food was excellent and the service was..."

John K

"This is a relatively new restaurant, it's near my office but I had never been here. It was a very pleasant surprise, as the food was excellent. It..."

Don Malnati

"Delicious food! Highly recommend combination plate and any lamb..."

Devin Crane

"The food is delicious. I went with the cheese roll appetizer, braised lamb shank prepared with eggplant, tomatoes, and onions for main plate, and..."

Peter Jaensch

"I was lucky enough to go to the soft opening of this restaurant on Saturday and was VERY impressed with the decor, quality of the food and..."

Phillip Adkins

"i have come here with family for daily dining. we got served better than any other restaurants. this was our second time in Olive Bistro Cafe. The..."

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Zaytinya By Jose Andres

85/100 (31443 ratings)

Accepts American Express

Seating

Table Service

Wheelchair Accessible

"DC definitely has great food. Zaytinya is an experience. There are too many options to choose from the menu. Everyone loved the chicken soup!! A mix..."

Lea Petrela

"DC has a lot of good food - Zaytinya rises above them all! I moved away from the city a few years ago but came back this week for work. I decided to..."

Lindsay Duede

"Excellence in every way. Atmosphere, service, food quality and variety, and VALUE! We were 2 people and we each did the “Chefs Tasting Menu” for..."

Dylan Prévost

"We went to Zaytinya for restaurant week and it did not disappoint! So many fun dishes to try (we shared everything we got, which seems like the best..."

sophie williams

"What a wonderful overall experience! We had a 4 top table and tried almost everything on the menu, it was exquisite. The hummus and salads are fresh..."

Avi Abasov

"It was a great experience. We really enjoyed our salad and dessert! Kebab platter was good as well. The service was..."

Natalya Pulber

"Gorgeous space with very attentive service. The food was amazing and fresh with quality ingredients and attention to detail. Cocktail list was..."

Jessica Durney

"The place itself is beautiful, fancy, yet very cozy and inviting. The plates are supposed to be small portions like tapas. I ordered 3 plates since..."

Isabella Marinaro

"On a holiday night post Caps game, Zaytinya hit the spot. The food, as always, was amazing. More brilliant was that Chef Chris spotted a very hangry..."

Eveline Shum

"Great food!! I’m definitely coming back! The wine is a bit pricey but worth it (I justified to eat here because Jose Andres has his foundation..."

Sarai Hoffman

Sospeso

84/100 (1187 ratings)

"Fantastic, breakfast, lunch, happy hour or dinner they’ve got you covered. The menu is on point and the service is top..."

Erica Ann Anderson

"Fantastic food, service, and super chic but approachable. Wonderful esoteric wine list and creative craft cocktails with unique ingredients-..."

Jon Yeager

"My favorite restaurant on H. The staff is friendly and the food is fresh from scratch. There's always something interesting on the menu here. A..."

Alycia Janifer

"This place is most awesome, great food, great atmosphere, great people, great..."

Carlos Villamar

"Great service, quality drinks, phenomenal food, 1st class experience, and awesome music at a restaurant! Great time was hAd by myself. The whole..."

Keri Jean Schwanekamp

"Fantastic place wth a wonderful owner, bartender and servers! We will be back! PS - if you are a biker, most of the staff ride bicycles. Was nice to..."

Sarah Ibach Stewart

"Attended a private party upstairs at Sospeso......... Enjoyed a few creative Mediterranean small bites and an exquisite Italian Primivito red wine...."

Moultrice Wilson Thorne

"Great new neighborhood haunt, and owned by Trinidad residents. Perfect for a morning coffee or a drink after..."

Aaron French

"Excellent. Breakfast, coffee, brunch, lunch, dinner or drinks. Can't go..."

Mark T Stilp

"The food was amazing and so was the environment! If you are in H st, you should be in..."

Federico Garay

"Salty fritters and moussaka! Friendly staff, excellent..."

Brian Montague

"You can definitely tell that they make everything fresh from scratch and it's absolutely..."

Michael Johnnycakes Kiss

"The fingerling potatoes and linguine carbonara were..."

Christine Mellen

"I loved the soup and fresh salad, perfect hummus. Thanks Chef..."

Jennifer Peter

"i really loved this place. the food was tasty and reasonably priced. and drinks were so tasty. will definitely repeat..."

behn farahpour

"The ambiance was good facing the road. Place runs on vermouth cocktails. The price of cocktails is high for the value and the quantity. Cauliflower..."

pranav hardas

"Very chill spot. Since the place is not that big, you get quality customer service. We ordered hot chocolates, ice coffees and baklavas…. And they..."

anin ayulac

"We stopped in before a show at Atlas Arts across the street. The service was top notch. We asked first if we'd have time for dinner before our show..."

Robert Ryan Riddle

"Great cocktail selection of cocktails, some seldom seen on menus. Food was excellent we tried many items from the menu, and they were very helpful..."

Mark Bronski

"Not to familiar with the Area, but went after Van gough Experience. This was one of those hidden gems! Wonderful staff and chef brought food out..."

Katie Nathan

"I give it five stars because our waiter was phenomenal, I really wish I got his name. Our service was excellent. The food was really good as well...."

Dondré

"One of the best sandwiches I have ever had! The porchetta was incredible with great balance! Also the house made vermouths are absolutely..."

Klobnitrones K

"We had a good time here. We went her for brunch. The staffs were friendly and welcoming. No loud music which is great. The food was delicious and..."

KM Lim

"My family and I had a fantastic meal to celebrate the holidays together at Sospeso. I requested a “group dining” experience using the events form..."

Valerie Lehman

"Amazing meal, with lovely service and cool vibes! The penne al sugo was..."

Caroline Auger

"Terrific service & 4/5 food so far. Great self ordering system. I wish I discovered this place earlier because I am totally in love with Turkish..."

Sophia T

"This is an amazing place! Awesome combination of beautiful ingredients will make your taste buds explode. Absolutely a place for gournants seeking..."

Sergey Dunayev

"Just had a great meal at Sospeso. The food was fresh and distinct. Had a few mezze items and they were all good. Drinks were great as well. Fardi was..."

Jannat Nain

"Drinks were great, food was tasty. I loved the burrata especially (the octopus was good but i always feel guilty eating the smart buggers). Kudos to..."

Hannah Solomon

"Very nice and quiet place. I like the atmosphere and service. I’m not familiar with Turkish food but my octopus was burnt and bread also had black..."

Marina Dmitrieva

"Authentic Mediterranean dishes expertly prepared. Friendly and attentive staff. Gourmet coffees to round things..."

Holger Heine

"Excellent experience. The server was polite and our drinks kept coming. I had the Aslan khavesi and my husband had bottomless mimosas. We had..."

Renata Jackson

Eerkin's Uyghur Cuisine & Tea Bar

"Food was delicious. Wonderful place to have a slower lunch during a weekday. All their noodle options were terrific, and every dish tasted..."

Anna Fung

"The food at any of Eerkin’s locations is amazing and reliable. The dishes are large and plenty of food for 1-2 people, and the lamb is amazing. The..."

Sophia Mumtaz

"Uyghur is such a unique cuisine style and it is worth coming to this location specifically. Big fan of this spot - the portions are perfect to order..."

Elizabeth Khoury

"Very happy that Eerkin's survived 2020 and even expanded out to Rockville in place of awfully-run Amici Miei. Now, unique flavors aside, this place..."

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"Stoped by for appetizers only and sat outside. We had hummus and pita bread, and Uyghur Salad. The salad was pretty good and tasted authentic. Hummus..."

Katya Кейнс

"Nice Uyghur restaurant serving delicious food. Should definitely try their lamb shank. The sauce on the shank was also very very good. Their special..."

Emre Coskun

"Don't know why this isn't rated higher. The food is so so tasty and comforting. I didn't try the tea service but they looked to have some great..."

Katie Foran

"Definitely one of the most authentic Uyghur places in the US. Their poluo is the best I've had on the East coast. Bring a hoodie or order some tea..."

Andy Abat Tang

"I wish I could give this place 10 stars because of Van, the waitress. She is great! Quick, cordial, considerate. These qualities are rarity these..."

Odil Ruzaliev

"The best Uyghur restaurant in North Virginia. Good location and very cozy place. Kebab was so soft. Another meals were also delicious. I recommend..."

Kris Savi

"The food is interesting and unique, but the portion size for the price was a little..."

Richard Dormer

"we ordered out from here twice during our visit to dc. i dined in last year and i just have to come back. please do yourself a favor and order the..."

Alex Li

"I got take-out so i can't speak for service. This cuisine is definitely more savory than spice. Noodles are delicious. I like the honey cake. I have..."

Tan Sav

"Very authentic in my opinion, I ordered takeaway around 9pm and the delivery was fairly quick, noddles are handmade, will definitely order..."

Lu

"Food was good and environment was nice. But it was lil pricey!! We loved the beef khazan kabab.. it was..."

Nabila Sinthia

"Absolutely amazing food and lovely service! There first floor definitely needs some interior design improvements because it does not look welcoming..."

Mateo Garcia

"I've ordered takeout from Eerkins countless times and I've enjoyed just about everything I've tried. At this point, it seemed like I was on a mission..."

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"The noodles taste so good but if you are someone who cannot tolerate spices then it’s not for you. The food is very spicy but I like it. The..."

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Ottoman Taverna

83/100 (1976 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Amazing! Such good food, everything we had tasted so good. I can't wait to go back for the brunch, it sounds like a really good deal considering the..."

Meghan Howard

"Fantastic food, from the appetizers to the entrees to the baklava. The lamb chops were amazing!! And our waitress Gabriella was one the nicest..."

Ben Carpenter

"Best Turkish restaurant in the town. It has great chefs Ilhan and Mehmet. As a Turkish person, who is naturally very familiar with Turkish cuisine..."

Berk Uysal

"Great food and live music!!!!!!We had so much fun and enjoy the music even we could understane a word of the songs!Food and services were..."

Zinka Suvad-Horozovic

"Amazing Food and service! Would recommend to everyone! Had a wonderful dinner with our son and daughter in law! The whole experience was..."

Janell Laurie

"The food was great! Yani the bartender is absolutely the best. Thanks to the Chef the compliment appetizer 2kisses!! Shot out to Yani and the other..."

Tanya L Robertson

"This was easily the best lamb I have ever had in my (relatively short) life! I couldn't pronounce anything on the menu, but the descriptions were..."

Alex Bambas

"A delicious and exciting new cuisine to me. Very attentive service and a lovely dining room. I will definitely be back. By the way I was interested..."

Mitch Story

"Did something different this year, went into DC for dinner. Upon a recommendation from a friend, we dined at Ottoman Taverna. The food was..."

Cindy Morgan

"The staff was so helpful and made some great suggestions since it was my first time eating Turkish cuisine. Dined with two friends and we each had..."

Charlene Ransom

"This is one or my favorite restaurants in the city. Amazing Mediterranean food. You won't be disappointed! Ask to be seated in Yianni's section. He..."

Crispin Vary

"Fantastic food, good drinks (especially the Sultan's drink), fantastic baklava, and great service! One of my new favorite restaurants in..."

Darryl Street

"The best food , which I ever try in..."

Зорька Ксения

"Not only great food but also great staff, it was a true Turkish heaven..."

Lima Lima

"Loved it. Great food and great service. Iskender was so..."

Adika Iqbal

"This place brought me back to Turkey when I visited in 2014. Very nice relaxed atmosphere. Loved all the decor. Very rich feel to the restaurant...."

Sheila Badwan

"We are very pleased with the restaurant. The food is outstanding. The atmosphere is cozy, and welcoming. Service was very good as well. Highly..."

Kseniya Chepurnoy

"Been here couple times before; this time I came with family. We all enjoyed the appetizers however the main entrees were not up to our expectations,..."

Mevlut Hilmi Cinar

"I knew this place was going to be yummy because the majority of reviews said it was but I was pleasantly surprised how tender and flavorful..."

Jenny Nong

"Ottoman Taverna is a culinary gem that transports your taste buds to the rich and flavorful world of Ottoman cuisine. Located in Washington DC, this..."

Hakan Akel

"This is my first time having Turkish food, and I will say that after trying the Istanbul breakfast, I am not sure if Turkish food is my cup of tea...."

Jay Shen

"We stayed in Washington DC for our kids' soccer match and, on the way back, decided to have Turkish food before the flight. Wow, I don't even know..."

Osman “Ozzie” G

"I want there for dinner. Staff was very kind and helpful. I liked the food a lot, it was very tasty and all ingredients were fresh. The portions are..."

Aspasia Xirou

"Loved our experience here at this restaurant and getting to try the various hummus and dips. The ambience of the restaurant and the location are..."

Brian Lobo

"I came across this place on Google search. The food was very good and authentic. Also the servers we had was every attentive and made sure we had our..."

Tony Kilic

"we were celebrating a birthday and wanted a special place and someone had suggested Ottoman Taverna so we decided to check it out. The ambiance of..."

0504 Traveller

"Traveled to Washington DC and Ottoman Taverna was in one of the Michelin Guide recommendations, and obviously the food was absolutely delicious,..."

Noemi

"Delicious and authentic Turkish food. Highly recommend the iskender (thinly shaved pieces of döner served atop pieces of pita/pide bread, topped..."

Christine S.

"Large elegant space with many tables. The food and staff all seem authentic. We had some of the Ottoman specialties. The leather couches are worn and..."

Mikkela T

"It’s a romantic restaurant, decorated beautifully. Our server was Hüseyin and he was very nice and attentive, and made great recommendations. We..."

Ebru Cetin

"We came here on a Saturday evening with reservations. The inside of the restaurant is fairly large and there’s seating outside as well. All of the..."

Osama Malik

"It was my first time here. Our server was incredibly nice, he did a fantastic job and I wanted to leave a good tip which he really did deserve it..."

Reza Monzavi

Ankara

83/100 (2267 ratings)

"My recent visit to Ala left me thoroughly impressed and wanting to share my experience with fellow travelers. This place truly lives up to its..."

Elias Chelala

"Definitely the perfect place to enjoy a beautiful day especially for their happy hour specials. I haven’t come across many eateries that have happy..."

Nauman Butt

"Sat at the bar. Bartender was awesome. Food what’s phenomenal. Had some sort of a sweet potato hummus. The pita was exceptional. Also had the..."

Christopher Adey

"My first real brush with Mediterranean food. I could tell it was very good, despite not being my usual flavor palette, especially recommend the baba..."

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"The Kouign-Amann pastry I tried, called Lavender Fields, was one of the best I've had in the city. It had lavender and lemon zest, and an incredible..."

Sarah M

"First time visiting, great little Mediterranean restaurant, viaited with friends. We had the dips sampler to share which was amazing, the eggplant..."

M Lopez

"Delicious middle eastern food with a modern twist. We had brunch sat outdoors and it was very good. They've done a nice job of the outdoor seating...."

Dan Quine

"Absolutely fantastic experience! When you come request Alp! He is the BEST server in every way. He was prompt, delightful and recommended the..."

Jessa L

"5 of us were visiting DC and looking for a casual place for 5 grown-ups with good food and drinks. Ala had a nice outdoor space, drinks were great,..."

Foo Bar

"Very nice brunch. Make you own mimosas is nice with sparking (on the sweet side) but plenty of options. The food was well presented and it was a lot..."

Rachel Murphy

"Amazing place and atmosphere. The food for my branch was so delicious. The place is very clean. They take care about everything make a reservation..."

Mrs B

"It is a gem in hip Dupont Circle neighborhood! Not just food and wine are fabulous and authentic, but the seatings feel so cozy and intimate,..."

Andres Lopez

"Have had both dinner and brunch here, and would highly recommend! Delicious food, quick service, and nice..."

Lina Abisoghomyan

"Our experience at Ala was exquisite! I highly recommend getting Alp as your server. He was truly the best! Alp made sure we were taken care of and..."

Angie Ramos

"The food was delicious, and the service was absolutely unmatchable; thank you, Steban. The only thing I was a little upset about was the fact that..."

Liam Amiri

"Coming to the Dupont station looking for a more excellent restaurant, we spotted Ala immediately, which has the Michelin guide. And it is worth it to..."

H.C. TSENG (B)

"I finally made it here. It was well worth the wait. Quaint ambiance. Great seating especially for groups or even a date night. The service is very..."

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Meze Restaurant

83/100 (1707 ratings)

"I have been to every restaurant around DC and some even in MD and I have to say that Meze is by far my favorite. I love all their dishes, my..."

Harika Göklü-Fair

"It was worth for us to come here. Staff is awesome. Always very welcoming. I recommend this place to everyone. Amazing food, great service, perfect..."

Melek Gok

"Great food! Highly recommend that you check this out. Wonderful happy menu..."

Cindy Morgan

"Saturday brunch (poached egg on top of smoked salmon and english muffin with tomato hollandaise) with a bottomless bellini... Absolutely delish!!..."

Johnna Fay

"Great food and an awesome server. We knew nothing about the menu and asked him for suggestions -- all were fantastic! Thanks for a fun..."

Amanda Sharp

"Enjoyed the AWESOME 11-course tasting menu with colleagues last night. The host and wait staff were so wonderful with our vegetarian, nut-free, and..."

Janet Ann

"The best Turkish food in the city!! Everything is always so..."

Joyce Moore

"Great food. Our waiter made excellent suggestions. The kofta are to die for but really everything was excellent. Can't remember our waiters name..."

Carmen McAllister

"Hello, I was there 12/31/2016 , the party was organized , staff were friendly and professional, food and entertainment was..."

Lubna H. Khalil Mumayiz

"Brunch special was AMAZING! All you can eat/drink...can't beat that. I am such an indecisive human so I was able to try all sorts of items on the..."

Benise Nnawuihe

"Great food. Good drinks.......crappy parking. But still a good place to..."

James Cunningham

"The owners are so great with the guest. The food is so very good. My husband love their meat dishes, but I love the seafood and veggie/cheese..."

Linda Goodman

"The best Mediterranean food :) I specially like their Adana yogurt and kufene:) if you haven't tried them you should..."

Erhan Turk

"We had the best waitress (Guergana) and the best food..."

Karina De Souza

"Got the chance to check this restaurant out after it was recommended by a friend. The outdoor dining was lovely and the food is magical! We ordered..."

Shanell Mosley

"Great food, service vibe. We had the salmon kebab and Adana kebab and both were really good. The muhamarra was really..."

Monika

"I tried the fried calamari app and definitely I will have it there again. The Sis Kebab was just fantastic. Land was just and flavorful. Above all..."

Anwar Sadek

"I stopped here for brunch. I got the spinach omelette. The wait staff was amazing. I felt so welcome. The food was so yummy. The atmosphere was super..."

Pandora White

"Beutiful experience. The couple that owns the place jave 2 cooks that work really well together. They are efficient, and their food there is..."

Luka Jankov

"I've gone here a few times and always had a good experience. Their kunefe dessert is weird but delicious. I've never had anything like it before and..."

Jen Morrissey

"Love the bottomless brunch - lots of delicious small plates (small portions, order multiple if very hungry), great service, nice atmosphere, and lots..."

Emily D

"Food here is absolutely amazing. Service is excellent and the people here are friendly. A good menu of Turkish food, and prices are reasonable. The..."

Mohammad Al Abdallah

"My boyfriend and I had dinner here for the second time. He’s been here 10 times. (He picked the stars ⭐️) Thank you for a good experience. We..."

Eva Angelica Brambila

"Food and service are very good. We had the mix Kebab..."

S. P

"Wonderful Bellini's, poached eggs, fruit bowls and Knafeh. The food was really good, staff were courteous & friendly and the little shop in Adams..."

Paul Spisak

"Everything was super fresh and staff were attentive. Highly recommend the salmon kebab and..."

Mari Jane

"The Iskender kebap here is phenomenal - the best I've had outside of Turkey itself. The waiter, Hassan, gladly accommodated my request to prepare the..."

Khalil Rahman

"Good service & tasty food! entrées were on the small side for the cost! Very..."

Forough Forozanfar

"The service here has really improved. The food is fantastic. The kunefe for dessert is a..."

Mohammad Shouman

"Ok, so I only had wine & salad (hence 4 stars cuz I gotta try more dishes to know if I should give 5) regardless, the mixed green salad w/beets was..."

Jessa L

Rosemary's Thyme Bistro

"The food here is amazing if you love thyme. My hubby had the lamb chops appetizer and loved them. I had the calamari and it was really good,..."

Darilyn Sue Block

"I was pleasantly surprised by this place! They have a range of Mediterranean and Italian food that seemed a little confusing, but their food is very..."

Bryan Nguyen

"Amazing atmosphere, the food is so delicious and tasty.. the wine selection is too good to be true. Definitely coming back again and..."

Banderas shabib

"Let's start with CLOTH NAPKINS... So few places understand the importance of having something decent to wipe your face. We took the menu and..."

Benjamin Conradie-Yorke

"Great little Sunday (any day really) brunch spot on our weekend trip to DC. Friendly and attentive service..."

John M

"Excellent happy hour. I was happy to find outdoor seating when I arrived today with the lovely spring weather. The server was friendly and the staff..."

S S

"Restaurant/ Service: We went in the evening and chose to be seated outside. It’s very comfortable and the weather was nice- so that was a plus. The..."

S. P.

"Wonderful service, very good food. We loved the hummus and the dumplings (which are like a ravioli). We split a dual kabob (chicken and adana) and..."

Laura Murphy

"This place continues to grow on me. I've been three times now and like it even more each time. Friendly service and reasonably affordable. The food..."

Asad Bandealy

"They definitely go above and beyond in customer service, probably some of the best that I have seen.They gave me sonny samples and were very friendly..."

Edwin Schafer

Cafe 8

81/100 (1104 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"We love Tracy! We moved from the states and have made this spot our new breakfast spot. The food is great and the hospitality is even..."

Olivia Klimek

"Came Sunday evening. Sammy was our waiter, he was very busy being the only server there. We were seated immediately/open seating. Food came out at a..."

Margie Nguyen

"I LOVE THIS PLACE!! Hookah is excellent, the food is tasty, but it's the service that keeps us coming back. We come here at least once a week...."

Andrea H

"Loved this sweet little hidden gem! Great drinks and even better..."

Moe B

"Just blocks away from Capital Hill is a small Turkish/Mediterranean gem called Cafe 8 🍽📍. Though the restaurant was a bit crowded when we..."

Arielle H

"I really enjoy myself. The drinks were..."

Chanell Glenn

"We came from Canada and we are first time at this place I love this place they are very kind people and the food was amazing also we smoke best ever..."

dariush mohammadi

"Its definitely a vibe! The music, food and hooka was just what I needed to start my birthday weekend off right and I even got a free birthday shot. I..."

Tenea Nance

"Should have more of a selection of food to choose from. Otherwise it was a clean atmosphere including the..."

NikNik Huiswoud

"We came all the way from Texas for a visit. We wanted to stop and chill at a hookah cafe and Cafe 8 was a 15/10. Delicious, authentic food. ..."

Jun Kristofferson

"Very laid back an chill, friendly an cool staff. I was on the patio but the inside was jumping. I went on the 3rd of July during the day. The were..."

Troywade DeVese

"The staff is amazing!!! Chris, Mustafa and Ozar!!! Great Customer Service!!! OUTSTANDING CUSTOMER..."

Mimi Marshall

"Hookah, Food, Outdoor Seating, Reasonable Prices? COUNT ME ALL THE WAY IN. This place is just a win. I went here late night after a long day at work...."

Chelsea Andrews

"Man I love this spot. Great atmosphere great service. And the hookah is good..."

Sha Asonglefac

"I did not eat in but the atmosphere and decor was very authentic,I really liked it. The food is EXCELLENT! I ordered the Duram Lunch Special. The..."

Tiffany Byrd

Leziz Cafe & Restaurant

"I must say this was one of the nicest local places I have ever been. I was a little worried about limited menu. However, every single item has..."

B A

"A truly authentic Turkish delight! We had the Turkish breakfast plate, Menemen, turkish tea and coffee. They served us pişi in the end on the house...."

Manar Fakhouri

"A new favorite. Leziz means Delicious in Turkish. Deliciously authentic little place on DuPont Circle. Cozy and real, like a door into Istanbul on a..."

Anna Aslund

"So exited to open this place to myself! I am going to come back for sure!!! Gozсe was so nice and interesting to speak with!!! Design is great, food..."

Anna T

"Great cozy interior. I fell in love with the decors and the little details all around the place. It feels warm and cozy inside. The location is..."

Ali Burak Saracoglu

"We came here just as they were opening and ordered from the breakfast menu. We had the platter, dolmas, and the not-to-be-missed Turkish coffee...."

G Aquino

"Quiet little upstairs restaurant and cafe. The Turkish coffee is excellent. Scrambled eggs & sausages is an all-day favorite. Good hummus. Red pepper..."

Richard Reeves

"We went with a party of none and we were quickly and easily accommodated. We ordered a multitude of dishes to share and that is what I recommend...."

Martin Goleski

"This was the best restaurant meal I've had in ages! I've travelled in Turkey and the food here is better than anything I ate there. We ordered dolma,..."

Tamara Mihalap

"Food was amazing. Great Turkish. We sat outside and were greeted immediately. The server gave amazing recommendations for food our meals and we were..."

Curtisha Lewis

Cafe Divan

78/100 (1952 ratings)

"Amazing Turkish Food! I was so happy to be able to come back and once again eat at this superb restaurant on my recent visit. The food is still by..."

Evie Donovan Sumer

"Love the taste of The food ,great meal for dinner the service was very nice though a little bit slow , the kunefe is the best ever! Highly..."

Monica De La O

"Best Turkish food and the most hospitable service in the heart of Georgetown. Everything on the menu is authentic and awesome. One of my favorite..."

Bora Kazmirci

"Thoroughly enjoyed restaurant! Outstanding most delicious food. Our servers were so attentive and treated us warmly. My hats off to the..."

Brenda Khalid

"Great place for breakfast with family and friends. However the service is slow but the food and the prices are..."

Taif A. Al Jubouri

"Cafe Divan is a uniquely shaped Turkish restaurant in the heart of Georgetown, DC. It has beautiful full floor-to-ceiling windows that gives it a..."

Dallas Burruss

"Great food and drinks, but the SERVICE!! Oh my gosh!!! They were super kind and thoughtful—they even brought us big spray without us asking because..."

Jessica

"This has got to be the best Turkish restaurant in the Northern Hemisphere. We visited our friends who live in Arlington for a couple of days and we..."

Christine Sisakovic

"Authentic Turkish cuisine and desert! Divan Mixed Platter is an exceptional choice and it really worths to try. Iskander kebab was really tender and..."

Hoordad Sharif

"It was around 7ish pm, we stopped by this cafe to get some Turkish coffee and tea with some homemade baklava before our 3 hour trip back home. We..."

Max

"Very delicious! Don’t miss out on the best Turkish food in Washington DC. Food is very delicious love its fresh ingredients and chefs' signature..."

Vivi Huergo

"Delicious food. Would definitely go here again. Restaurant is a bit small. My only complaint is they did charge for water which seems a bit cheap..."

Lauren H

"After several visits this restaurant remains a DC favorite. The food is wonderful and service is excellent. We had the pleasure of meeting a..."

Tony Phelps

"The best food we ate in something. Really flavorful, well prepared, great temperature. Definitely worth 5 starts. Congrats to the cook / kitchen..."

Daniel Cortez

"Ok so, the doner kabob sandwich was an absolute fave. The meat was juicy, the vegetables were refreshing, and the pickle really gave it a great end..."

Mohammad

"Cafe Divan is a casual but nice restaurant serving genuine authentic Turkish food. The liver appetizer is to die for. The best doner kebab I have had..."

irfan ozarslan

Sahra Lounge

"I’ve been in DC for years & always walk past here. Finally decided to come in & I’m soooo glad I did!! Walked in & was greeted by Mimi who has an..."

Alycia Austin

"One of my favorite go to spots in the district. Laid back atmosphere, good drinks, tons of affordable flavor hookahs, personable staff. The music is..."

C Johnson

"I have been a regular for a while now. This is my go to spot. The service is top notch and they’re very knowledgeable and friendly. Highly..."

Thea B

"Mimi!!!! She is the best. Great energy. Great service. She legit made our experience. First time here and we will most definitely be back! This is..."

Justina Arroyo

"The vibe was so nice at night nothing ghetto just cool vibes the hookah and drinks is beautiful the only thing is they didn't change the coil on the..."

Sheron Gleaton

"Only go for the hookah happy hour. Monday-Friday 5-7pm. $15 hookahs and a few $5 drinks. During happy hour is so quiet and empty. You can really..."

Alfreda Brooks

"Customer service is always consistent. Additionally the location of Nomad is ideal, easy to get to and the shop stays well stocked with everything..."

Erin Martin

"It was a great experience with family. They have the best Hookah in..."

Roosevelt Ramage

"Definitely my new Chill Spot! Music Was Vibin Energy On..."

Christopher Brooks

"I’m a shy person. Even with my friends. I’m not one to recommend something or some place to people. But this shop, I tell all my friends about..."

Queen Ri of Orion

"as an arab, this place feels the closest to the shisha and ambiance you’d find back home. Omar especially was a fantastic host. I couldn’t..."

Mona Rezvani

"I love Nomad Shop. I've been going here for over 3 years (I've tried a few dozen spots in the city) and get great service every time. They normally..."

Midori Oglesby

"Nomad is the spot on H Street. The vibe, music, and service is on point! A lounge vibe with covered outdoor seating and the hookah service is top..."

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