James Oliver
This place is pretty new and decided to check it out. Classic middle eastern restaurant, they have a variety of food and drink options. Not much for vegetarians like me but the food was really nice. Ordered the falafel and I thought they were great. Perfectly fresh and crispy. Hummus was good too. Their bread is amazing, it’s so fresh and hot and the tzatziki and tahini are great. We ordered grape leaves which were served hot and tasted amazing! I came here after Sahara which is just nearby has been giving worse food. I was pleased to see the high quality food and the nice interior. It’s a little pricey but honestly everything is expensive these days so at least quality was good. Would recommend!
… moreSaaketh
TLDR: Great service, sincere and good middle eastern food.
Always great to see a new middle eastern restaurant in the area. We ordered a bunch of things to share – generally everything was solid, but nothing particularly stood out to us vs. other upscale restaurants we’ve been to in NYC.
… moreStephen Scruggs
Visiting for work so had take out. By far one of the best bites I’ve eaten and wish I had time to go to the restaurant. Outstandingly good. Great flavor dynamic can easily tell the care and preparation they put into their food. Outstanding thank you for your passion
… moreCarmen Garrido
I really enjoyed this place and its food selection. I truly enjoyed the baklava and kunefe. Staff were really friendly and very knowledgeable about the food culture. The Turkish tea was very delicious. The shareable plates were enough for our party. I had a great experience with it.
… moreShakir Ahmed
Step aside New Brunswick and Patterson Turkish/Mediterranean restaurants…..There is a new star in town Galata Bistro!
Absolutely splendid meat melts in your mouth. Fresh over baked bread. I devoured the rice pudding. Great service. Definitely my new spot.
… moreJames Karsanbas
The food was amazing! I ordered the liver appetizer and it was delicious. I decided on the lamb chops with chopped roasted potatoes and spinach mushrooms with a smokey harissa sauce. It all paired so nicely. We finished with tea and kunafe. I am half turkish with a parent from Turkey, I grew up eating turkish food so trust me when I say the food is good. The service was warm and polite. The owner was inviting and kind. Also I liked the interior design of the place and they’re opening up 4 season seating in the back with a retractable awning. I’m definitely coming back with friends!
… moreS M. R.
Had a very great experience here. The food was absolutely delicious, the owner was welcoming and friendly, and the decorations created a warm, inviting atmosphere. Highly recommend!
… moreIlyas Djeddou
One of the best Turkish halal restaurants in the area, we had lentil soup(10/10), cold mixed appetizers (super fresh), Lahmacun (the best I have ever had!!!) and the lamb chops which were super tender.
The manager and staff were super nice and friendly, took the time to chat with us, the atmosphere is super nice and great vibes.
Highly recommend!!
… morehuman design studios
I’m at a Turkish/Middle Eastern restaurant right now and I’m genuinely blown away. The food is on a completely different level — every single dish is bursting with flavor, perfectly cooked, and honestly some of the best food I’ve ever had in my life. I keep taking bites and just can’t believe how good it is.
The owner was next-level amazing — so welcoming, so passionate, and you can feel that energy in every part of the experience. The service was incredible, attentive without ever feeling over the top.
I truly cannot believe this meal. If you haven’t tried this place yet, you’re missing out. Absolutely unforgettable.
… moreMia Topuz
We had the chance to try this place and were truly impressed! Both the flavors and the presentation were unique and high-quality. The portions were generous, and the ingredients were very fresh. The lahmacun and the meat casserole are absolute must-tries—they were fantastic! The hummus and spicy ezme also added a wonderful touch to our table. I highly recommend this place, and we will definitely be coming back!
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