Frank Chiu
What an amazing meal! We enjoyed the variety of options on the menu (not your typical Mediterranean food), every dish was delicious, the experience was fantastic with hospitable staff. The boss/manager also made the experience over the top with a nice gift for my daughter’s and my wife (celebrating her birthday).
Highly recommend!
… moreErin C
My husband and I had the most wonderful dinner and overall experience here this evening, from the service to the food. It lifted my mood and my tastebuds! I have never had a candle made of butter, a dessert made of an angel hair pasta and a mule made of Raki, wow. Our entrees were delicious and the people working there so nice. Can’t wait to go back and take all my friends. What a happy addition to the neighborhood!
… moreVanessa Ng
Constantinople is a truly special addition to Portlands food scene. I was very excited and curious to check out this new Turkish restaurant, which now occupies the iconic NW 21st space that was previously home to Carina Lounge (before that, Basta). The menu here is wonderfully extensive, with so many tempting options to choose from. Our server was great, and guided us through the menu in a thoughtful way. The food is clearly rooted in Turkish tradition (with some modern options), and you can tell real pride and care goes into the food here!
Highly recommend getting the Mezze Platter, every dip was honestly SO good (the eggplant saksuka was prob my fav), and it was fun to use this variety of dips throughout the rest of our meal. It seemed like every table was getting the Pottery Kebab, which our server highly recommended for a unique experience – order it and see why for yourselves!! The Manti dumplings were also so delicious and comforting, you could tell the love and care that went into folding these tiny little yummy beef dumplings!
Our server also introduced us to Turkish wine, which paired beautifully with the food. We wanted the full Turkish beverage experience and tried Turkish beer (excellent), Raki (similar to ouzo if that’s your thing), with a delightful Kunafe with Turkish coffee/tea to finish the meal too.
The renovated space is warm and welcoming, decorated with gorgeous Anatolian handmade rugs (Nedim, one of the owners here also owns Nomadic Vintage Rugs on SE Morrison!) the atmosphere is perfect for date night, a family dinner, or a group of friends who love to share plates and linger. This is the kind of place you leave already planning your return. I’ll absolutely be back!
… moreAnastasiia Shatilova
This is an amazing authentic Turkish restaurant! All the food we have had was delicious and the service was fabulous. I especially recommend this to Slavic and Balkan people because this is a real Turkish cuisine. They even have shish kabob which is shashlik.
… moreEvrim Icoz
Great selection of food, and is authentic. Service was very friendly n definitely get the complimentary tea at the end. We had mantı, sac kebab and şah chef special. Portions are decently sized, I had left over. Free bread. Prices were reasonable for the quality/ambiance/,quantity. Cocktails were priced normal.
… moreGreg Norman
Come and check it out before it’s too busy to get in. One of the best places I’ve eaten at lately. It is an experience. Extensive menu. Great place for a date or a place to impress friends. Many dishes are served in a hot ceramic dish still bubbling hot. The table next to us had this kabob in a tall pot served flaming. Great service and the people are proud of their work.
… moreKelly Most
We went to Constantinople for a late lunch for our daughter’s birthday. We loved everything! The food was excellent and so was the service. We could have stayed all day to chat and enjoy more food. We definitely will be returning.
… moreBeth Buckley
This dining experience was unique and very enjoyable! The atmosphere is fancy and casual at the same time. Perfect for relaxing, talking and enjoying different foods of Turkey. We were not rushed even though they were getting busy. The lamb was a favorite. Next time we will call ahead for the clay pot.
… moreH. Tanrıöver
We had a wonderful experience! Food, drinks, and overall atmosphere were excellent. Each dish was beautifully presented and full of flavor, and it was clear that everything was made fresh and with great care. The dessert (künefe) and Turkish tea were also delightful.
The Turkish restaurant had a warm, inviting feel with lovely decor. The staff were friendly, attentive, and very helpful throughout our visit. A special thank you to Emrah, who kindly chatted with our kids and was always ready to help.
I would definitely recommend it for a pleasant dinner with friends or family.
… moreWarren Wittig
First time visiting and it exceeded my expectations. The mixed mezze was a great way to start the meal and wasn’t too big for two people. I highly recommend the chefs special bohça, the flavors were incredible. We finished the meal with a Raki and Turkish tea. We will be back!
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