14 restaurant menus in %{citta}, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated to December 2024)
Turkish cuisine: the best places to taste it in Pittsburgh
14 restaurant menus in United States, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated to December 2024)
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"Itās a family business and it is a cute one in the town. One of the owner (Ikjah) is such a sweet and humble person who loves their customers. I..."
Sebin Toms Varghese
"OMG! I can't believe this is my first time here. The owner is amazing. He is so friendly and so welcoming and funny. The food was exquisite. You..."
Rita Santucci Sumney
"Best spiced and prepared Mediterranean meal of my experience, served with a attention to detail of what the guests need. Beautiful dishes of unique..."
Viki Gossen
"Iāve eaten here twice and have absolutely fallen in love! The food is fantastic - get the bulgur rice, itās delicious - the service is fast and..."
Take Back Roads
"The most amazing food I have eaten since such a long time ago. The owner is extremely friendly and hospitable. He provided us a collection of meza..."
Ahmed Emam
"It was an amazing experience for us, we enjoyed Iskender kebab, kofte kebab and yaprak doner and at the final the dessert three leeches...."
Ertan Kaya
"This was a lovely Turkish dinner that even my mom from Kansas was able to appreciate. We ordered WAY more than we could've ever eaten in one..."
Christiana
"Great lunch menu. I had chicken gyro twice, everything fresh and tasty. Portion was pretty big, definitely great value for this..."
Mirek M
"Great taste and so many choices for vegetarians. The rice which cooked with spice is delicious. You would also got grilled naan with sources. Just..."
Hsiao Man Tao
"I had been craving some authentic Aegan cuisine for so long, so you can imagine my delight having met SelƧuk at the Lawrenceville Farmers Market..."
Rabia Cav
"My friend, cousin and I decided to go grab something to eat after my friend and I did a 8 mile hike at Frick park. Unfortunately my car was broken..."
Michelle Jones
"This place was simply awesome. Weāve had lots of experience with Turkish and Middle Eastern food, including in Turkey, and this is some of the best..."
Joshua Garber
"The food is amazing! I especially recommend the Shepherd Salad with feta (my personal favorite) as it is so delicious and refreshing. The lamb chops..."
Audrey Jiang
"Every tapas option & meat entree was delicious. Best part of the experience however was our waitress: she wasn't afraid to take a jab at us, and she..."
Hanna Kim
"Friendly staff and owners - they are so humble and kind. It is a delight to eat here and highly recommend for a date night, solo adventure or a..."
Lauren Franke
"It was a great experience. As a Turkish myself, Iāve been to many Turkish food restaurants in the US and this is by far the best. It felt like we..."
Leyla Yucelik
"Iām obsessed with the beiti kabab! Itās a must! However, the prices are harsh and the service is a bit..."
Mahsaās Journey
"The owner was very welcoming and accommodating, even though we came an hour before closing and she was already working with a large party. She even..."
"This place is phenomenal. Great location, fun atmosphere, and the staff is very friendly and quite fun as well. Food is always great, and I think..."
Luke Greenway
"5***** all around. Delicious and Ample amounts of food that takes you out Mediterranean. Great ambiance, and friendly atmosphere with welcoming..."
Mustafa Yaglidere
"I thought the food here was great! Seemed very authentic and tasty. I've had numerous items similar to the ones I ordered from Bosphorus, and I think..."
Ulyana K
"If you're looking for a BYOB place that pushes your boundaries a little bit- there's no better place than this GORGEOUS Mediterranean place!
From..."
Prince Moon
"This restaurant is phenomenal! The owner is so friendly and the price for the amount of food you get is very good. I tried their stuffed eggplant..."
Jamie Hein
"Great Mediterranean Restaurant in Pittsburgh , Turkish coffee and kunefe is Exceptional, The food is fresh and well prepared . Excellent ambience all..."
Jophy Palathingal
"Every dish Iāve tried is excellent, the atmosphere is so cute and everyone who works here is super nice, including the owner. Recommend you try the..."
Sharon Mok
"Great Turkish restaurant!! Started off with Turkish tea!!The food is mind blowing! Excellent ambiance!! Above all very friendly staff! Already went..."
Anwar Sadek
"Warm and cozy on chilly winter day. Appetizer was tasty "cigarette" of phyllo wrapped around feta. Best falafel we have ever tasted. The baklava was..."
L. Penix
"We went here for my husbands birthday lunch and it was fantastic! We started with the hummus and Baba Ganoush which were both so fresh and delicious..."
Rachel Reese
"A friend of ours invited us to this place. We were very happily surprised. The hummus was fantastic. The sish kabobs were flavorful and the meet..."
Nancy Custeau
"The food here is amazing. They also have very nice outdoor dining in the summer. The owner is very kind and..."
Michael Cairo
"Food was delicious! The restaurant is beautifully decorated. The service was excellent. Next time Iām in Pittsburgh Iāll be sure to come..."
Sam Cohen
"Honestly, AMAZING. Great food, great service ( the owner is just the nicest), great ambience and music.
The baklava is delicious and I had the..."
Ana ClƔudia Benevides
"Wow! What an amazing restautant!. We reserved a table for a rather large group (9 people), and when we arrived the owner met us personally at the..."
Ken Brautigam
"Splendidly authentic food and Turkish hospitality. They'll make you feel right at home. Very veg friendly,..."
Kirt Mausert
"Had a tasty Mediterranean meal here. The appetizers were crispy, the hummus was creamy and the lamb kebab was juicy. Couldnāt really ask for..."
Justin Blumenfeld
"Bosphorus is our walk-to, neighborhood joint. We enjoy everything on the menu, including the appetizers (including the best hummus ever!), because..."
"The best, most delicious food i have ever had in my entire life. I love the place so much!! The owners are so kind, sweet, and wonderful. The music..."
A Y
"Great food! Awesome service. Very friendly..."
Sahrish Masood
"Excellent food and service. Owner is very knowledgeable about GF options as..."
Yvonne Taylor
"So not your usual Medditerranean cuisine. The hummus platter is always a great..."
Eisha Mhatre
"Delicious food, tasty kabobs. As a Middle Eastern, Iām always picky about restaurant who serve kabobs and I have to say I found this place to be..."
Nazanin Saremi
"Sweet little place a few doors down from the apartment I moved into last month. Folks at the next table were raving about their food and I definitely..."
Babs
"The food is fresh and wonderful, especially the pita--if you've never had freshly-baked pita before, you'll be amazed at how different it is from the..."
Nancy Glazener
"If you want a genuine Turkish restaurant experience this family owned restaurant will Satisfy all your needs . Owners are genuine people who truly..."
Selim Ozden
"I come here once every two months or so: I get a craving for their meat dish. I highly recommend Iskender Kebab for dinner (great to share with..."
M Oh
"This place!!! Found a tiny piece of Istanbul here. BYOB and sip on the patio with mixed appetizer..."
Doug
"Fantastic little restaurant in Pittsburgh just a short drive from Phipps Conservatory. We went to Daphne Cafe on a rainy day. We ordered our food and..."
Aaron Locker
"Never lets you down. Get a gyro wrap and a mozzarella salad and it wonāt disappoint. Their ingredients are top notch. I almost forgot, make sure..."
Garrett Jockel
"I've had a lot of Turkish food in my life, and I can comfortably say this is one of THE BEST I've had. Good, friendly service. GREAT food. Decent..."
Shammas Aijazi
"I really love this place. The Iskender is amazing if you have a big appetite or if you want to take some home. For lunch try any of the paninis...."
David Gerritsen
"This is a wonderful family-run establishment that serves up incredibly fresh, delicious food. For a treat after your meal, enjoy a cup of Turkish..."
"March 2022 Update - Got to introduce some friends to the place and it is still as good as it was. This time, we asked our waitress to suggest what..."
"This restaurant doesn't offer alcohol but provides ample table availability. Despite having just one server on a weeknight, the service was..."
Phillip Strano
"The lamb and rice was perfectly cooked. The seasonings and sauces were delicious. Turkish coffee and rice pudding for dessert were also excellent...."
Lee Detrie
"Hands down the BEST Mediterranean food Iāve ever had! There wasnāt a single thing that wasnāt spectacular. Ordered the appetizer sampler and..."
Kayla
"Was in town for a wedding; the restaurant was close to the hotel and we just went. Was worth the trip from Austin, Tx all on its own. Seriously. If I..."
Steven āblindedpoSTEVENtbyraidersā Lee
"It is a very good restaurant located near East Liberty. The Turkish cuisine is excellent; the meats and vegetables are grilled to perfection, the..."
Adrian Tan
"Very tasty falafel and hummus plate. Delicious side of flatbread came with it. A bargain at eight..."
Jon Langbert
"Update - 1 year later ā¦ service, food and atmosphere is as great as the first time. Best place Iāve been for Turkish food. š
Added pictures..."
Mary Snodgrass
"Anything in the menu is delicious and the service is phenomenal! Traditionally, they serve the hummus and babaganoush with pita bread but I like mine..."
Daphne EÅiyok
"The food was great and the owner is very nice and helpful! I can't believe it took me so long to discover this..."
patricia thompson
"Very, very delicious Turkish food served here. I believe the owner of Selamis is the same as Turkish Kebab House and Aspendos, but I can't compare..."
Ulyana K
"We had heard about this place and so the 3 of us tried it out on a Sunday evening. Greeted straight away by the waitress and sat near the window...."
Sunil
"Phenomenal restaurant. The food was absolutely delicious! The meat was smokey and incredibly tender. I loved their sauces and pita.
Our server,..."
Kate Fike
"Service was great, lovely atmosphere/decor, and the food was absolutely delicious. I'll be sure to come back the next time I'm in Pittsburgh...."
Nao Rake
"I would double those stars if I could! Service was so friendly, helpful and welcoming. Food was beyond wonderful. We ended our meal with the BEST..."
Pamela Hench
"Great food and friendly staff. Everyone on our party enjoyed our..."
Ken Foster
"The Best! The food was amazing from the appetizers to the main course! The Lamb chops were excellent Everything was hot and fresh. The host was..."
Lauren Robinson
"The food was fantastic. The service was prompt and genuinely friendly. I met some friends here for lunch. They would agree with my opinion. We..."
Jeremy Weeks
"Came here for lunch and ordered the lamb shish kebab. It was delicious. The accompanying rice was fluffy, the salad had a delish light dressing and..."
VA S
"Good Turkish food in a lovely ambiance.
Fav: Baba Ghanoosh and lamb chops, gotta try the in-house made Baklava šš¼ Turkish coffee was..."
"The chicken was so juicy and cooked to perfection. The rice was light and fluffy. Salad was light and fresh. The bread was not heavy and tasted..."
Andrew Smith
"The food is really tasty. I've never tried anything like the curry sauce they served with the food but loved it.
Overall, the food is full of..."
Praharsha Enagandula
"This is a great place for an informal meal, in the heart of the Squirrel Hill business district. Small storefront dining room and a case of prepared..."
Suzanne Derringer
"I love the Mediterranean cuisine for its flavorsome dishes. Falafel is always my go to but this time I also tried stuffed grape leaves and I was mind..."
Apoorva vishwanath
"Great food. Absolutely fantastic babaghanoush and other dips. Nice environment, very homey and comforting. Food was just great though, would..."
Misha
"Out of towner review:
Excellent to-go spot. Fresh, hot, from scratch meals that was exceptional.
Hereās what I ordered:
- Lamb & Chicken Schwarma..."
Josh
"Very good Turkish restaurant in Pittsburgh offering Halal food. Very delicious and very nice staff..."
Yaser Al Obaidi
"i've done takeout through this restaurant many times and not once have they disappoint me. their food is hot, tasty, and fresh. highly recommend the..."
Karalyne Nash
"Very tasty Halal food. Excellent service and a great location. We were excited. Guys, keep up the good work ššš»..."
Hawra
"Wonderful food and nice staff. We tried mix appetizer, Iskender Kebab, Adana kebab, and mix shish and chick. Really taste original Turkey. Deserve..."
saleh algarni
"Great selection of reasonably priced appetizers. The food is good, and it is open late which is nice. Sometimes the appetizers served to go are old...."
Andy Fitzpatrick
"My husband and I love this restaurant. The staff is very professional and friendly. The food is great. The lamb chops are..."
Mrs. Williams-Duberry
"Best Kebab restaurant in Pittsburgh!! They always have good Adils. Best Adil around for Turkish cuisine with a delicious selection of best Adils!!..."
Jeffrey Maynard
"FINALLY You Guys Are Open Again!!! I Cannot Wait To Stop In Tonight For Some Gyros An Shish Kabobs.....My Favorite.
Nice People, Good Food, Great..."
Brittany Farro
"I got a falafel wrap and vanilla tiramisu for lunch. The estimate was 10mins but took 20; I think they do make things fresh here but I recommend..."
"Was really surprised how nice this small family owned restaurant was for dinner. Cute place inside. Very nice table settings. Casual to a little more..."
Bill Jenny
"Great place. They were super nice and the place was very clean. I had never had lamb before, but I like to try new things. I ordered the lamb kabobs,..."
Lori Spencer Hunt
"What an amazing experience! I went to Turkish Grille today for lunch. Amazing Turkish food! I felt like I was in Turkey eatingļæ½. Everything was..."
Gonca Teker
"The perfect combination of fresh, authentic, delicious Turkish food, wonderful attentive service, and a warm and inviting space.....
And it's BYOB!..."
Denise Zern Serbin
"Authentic Turkish cuisine and excellent service. The best that Oakland has to..."
Sydney Vegoda Hovis
"First time there... absolutely delicious!!You can tell the food is made with love. 5..."
John T. Tokarski
"I've enjoyed their food a couple of times in the last two weeks, and it was incredibly tasty and delicious. Also, the restaurant's ownership has..."
Mitra Saeidi
"I tried their chicken kabab and Adana kabab. The kababs and rice were very good. I ordered Kunafa but it came burned and dry (did not put a picture..."
Saed Alnaimat
"If you haven't tried this restaurant yet, you're seriously missing out! The Persian dishes here are seriously on point, bursting with amazing..."
Amir Alavi
"Ordered Turkish veggie kebab and chicken adana. Food was good, though it took them a while to serve it as there was a large (indecisive) group. The..."
Snigdha Gupta
"My husband is from Iran and we had the Persian platter. Excellent food. Nice atmosphere. A must..."
nancy sinegal
"The food was delicious! I got Afghan Mantu and koobideh. Everything was cooked perfectly. The owners are extremely lovely people, and the restaurant..."
Margaret Booth
"very lovely atmosphere, nice and peaceful. the service was great, and the food was wonderful. i'm visiting from london and wanted something close to..."
EMI
"Today, I came to the Turkish Grill restaurant located at 272 Melwood Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15213. The restaurant is quiet and pleasant, the waiter is..."
jalil heydari
"Very delicious food and The best service they are so kind and friendly.
I will go again and again..."
Ha Sti
"This was my first time having food in this restaurant and it was a very good experience.
The food quality is really 5 star with friendly staff. We..."
Arman Nomani
"Delicious! A Turkish and Persian menu. Middle Eastern staples with different flavors. Dishes that I have not seen on any menu in Pittsburgh. Zucchini..."
Mark Daniels
"Such a great experience. Owner was very friendly and the food was fantastic. Their Turkish coffee on point and was served in authentic Turkish cups...."
Zhra Alizada Laurell
"Beef and Chicken kebabs are good. Chicken donar is average. Friendly..."
Sam M
"Ordered the five assorted cold appetizers and the mixed Turkish Grille entree to share. All the food was excellent. The restaurant has a nice small..."
Adrienne Busch
"Very tasty. It was the best chicken doner and lamb doner sandwich I've ever..."
Kulsom Heydari
"TLDR: would definitely recommend if youāre in the Pittsburg area!
Overall had a great experience here and would come back. The food was fresh and..."
Annabelle Kung
"The most delicious Turkish place in Pittsburgh. Very clean and cozy place great for a date or for a few friends and family. They also deliver and do..."
Heron M Ungson
"The food was satisfactory. Didnāt love the Doner so much. Lamb Shish was good. Loved the..."
"Best breakfast in town!!! Incredible selection of unique dishes. The coffee was amazing and fresh. Two thumbs up and a..."
Miggs
"I found this on Google yesterday morning! Very happy we stopped in. Very large menu. I had trouble picking, I ended up picking the meat lovers..."
Loren
"Went for the first time for Motherās Day. We were pleasantly surprised! Crepes were delicious and HUGE! Turkish coffee is great and very cute..."
Alexis Curry
"Accidentally found this little gem preparing to go to Denny's for breakfast one Saturday morning.
There was a wait, 15-20 minutes.
Hostess was..."
Rick
"Most fantastic place for breakfast. Omelette, crepe, even the salad is great. Awesome bench seating, nice music. Way better experience than you..."
Mark Brownlee
"A real gem for breakfast! There were six in our party, each of us ordered something different but we all agreed that our breakfasts were delicious! ..."
Barbara Pawlowski
"This was our first time eating here and it was amazing!
The coffee was above average. We tried the French press with their special coffee blend and..."
Kylie Rysak
"Great new breakfast place.
The interior is very cute. The staff was attentive but sometimes got distracted as the place started to fill up.
Nice..."
Toby Smith
"The food was delicious and the service was fantastic. They did a great job keeping up with the crowd. Since it was crowded it was very loud, and..."
Charlotte Kymer
"Very nice and cozy. Food was excellent, but pricey. Small drinks at a big price didn't go over well with everyone. Trendy, crowded, get there..."
Sharky's Machine
"Delicious, quick and efficient service despite being busy! Amazing food, obsessed with the..."
Devin Lux
"Such a fresh Breakfast. All fresh ingredients,and so tasty put together. The wife has the Turkish platter, and she ate all of..."
Christopher Knight
"Their breakfast menu is unique but in a good way.. seating is a little tight but the decor is..."
Jake M
"Awesome little spot! Service awesome! Coffee great! Portions where perfect! Food fantastic..."
workingman's view
"Great experience today enjoying a breakfast birthday of delectable choices.
Great menu / staff / chefs / and..."
"Pasha is a gem. A cozy spot nestled away off of Walnut Street in Shady Side. The entire experience here was a delight. The atmosphere is welcoming..."
Gloria
"AMAZING experience. Delicious food, impeccable service, warm and inviting ambiance - this place has it all. I canāt wait to tell everyone to come..."
Cara Silverman
"My wife and I had never had the pleasure of eating Turkish cuisine. Pasha was amazing. We started with the "cigarette rolls" they were incredible. I..."
Gregory Szazynski
"As a turkish person i can say that the food was amazing. I tried Adana and it was delicious. Baklava was also nice! I would suggest you to try..."
Beyza S.
"I love Mediterranean food, and this is a great spot to get some! Pasha Cafe has a nice interior and a great menu as well. The only main downside I..."
Ulyana K
"Good food at reasonable prices. I got the spicy chicken dish and liked the sides it came with. the appetizers were smaller than I anticipated, but..."
Nicole Louie
"Lovely Mediterranean (Turkish) restaurant. Very pleasant atmosphere. The lamb was tasty, although I will ask to have it prepared towards the rarer..."
Mikael Glamheden
"I'm a notoriously picky eater and every single dish here was my favorite. Vegetarian lentil soup was extremely flavorful. Yummy yogurt to dip..."
Liza Grant
"The place has a very nice vibe. The food is great but nothing special to differentiate it from other Turkish restaurants. May only the scarcity of..."
Shamseldin Metwally
"Food is tasty and very fresh. The servers are friendly. Atmosphere is divine. We sat on the patio, and the music was light and just right for dining...."
"We arrived before a show on a Wednesday night; around 5:30-6 pm. They weren't overly busy but had a respectable crowd for downtown.
After being..."
Craig Shymatta
"This was the second time my friends and I ate at Alihan's before going to the Benedum for a show. The food is awesome. We love the grilled veggies..."
Debbie Byars
"My husband and I dined here last night. We were warmly greeted and were seated at a table.(We made a reservation which I highly recommend). The..."
Maria Keener Palmer
"Fantastic food! I loved the atmosphere and the server was very polite and knowledgeable . This restaurant will be a regular spot for me and my..."
Christopher Holtz
"I had a fantastic dinner at Alihan's last night. The lamb kabobs were amazing. Our server was very helpful with entree recommendations.
Great place..."
Liz Strausser
"I'm very particular about restaurants, ambiance, service and food. I was stoked over Alihan's excellent service and superb food. The Ambiance was..."
Duff Cooper
"It was an AMAZING experience. You open the door, walk in, and after the door closes, all of a sudden the atmosphere changes. Its so calm and peaceful..."
Jada Beasley
"This restaurant offers delicious, authentic cuisine at a very reasonable price! I would suggest the appetizer sampler..... great choice if you have..."
Jennifer Trozzo Zafris
"The food was delicious. We moved to Pittsburgh from Israel last year, and couldn't really find a good Mediterranean food in the area. This places..."
Ron Ben-Yosef
"I had dinner with my family at Alihan's last Saturday evening. What a delightful experience! Fabulous service, delicious and beautiful meals, yummy..."
Barbara Androstic
"Beautiful restaurant. The bread smelled like it was baked with love! So much of the menu sounded so good I just wanted to try it all.
This place has..."
Bastardo Adventures
"We had dinner at Alihanās on a weeknight, and the place was very busy. If you are planning to go for dinner before a theatre event you are best to..."
Juliane van Lieshout
"Beautiful restaurant. The food was delicious. The food is Halal, by the way! The Turkish bread was probably my favourite. Staff was very..."
molly
"This was hands down the best turkish food i got to experience. We came in to visit this weekend and would 10/10 recommend this..."
Lesley Flores
"Honestly wasnāt sure how what to expect , but we were so happily impressed! The food was delicious and it was a very enjoyable patio. The fresh..."
Ashley Spohn
"Ambience is nice and welcoming.
We ordered chicken soup which was very bland and watery.
Otherwise starter bread, chicken sautee with cream was..."
Fiz A
"Stopped in for lunch on Saturday before a show at the Benedum. Service was great. Food was amazing. Highly recommended. I ordered the chicken..."
Jerry Wisneski
"I have been to this place numerous places and tried almost everything on the menu! food is always good, especially all the cold appetizers, kabobs,..."
Rana Zakerzadeh
"Delicious food. We had the mix cold appetizer plate, lentil soup and falafel. Great vegan options. BYOB if you want. I had the cucumber lemon..."
Michelle Thompson
"The service was excellent! Was greeted and served by attentive staff. I ordered the tabbouleh and really enjoyed it. Then I ordered the lamb kabobs..."
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