Cazbistro: Cozy Turkish bistro in the heart of Baltimore’s Historic Charles Street District. Experience authentic Turkish flavors in an intimate, elegant setting—from hearty kebaps to fresh mezes. Enjoy live belly dancing on weekend nights, Turkish coffee rituals, and a warm neighborhood vibe. Perfect for lunch, dinner, or celebrations. Established roots since 2006
Bethany Butler
Beautiful little spot. We had great customer service here on Christmas day. Their menu is on an iPad and they have pictures of everything they serve. My kids said the Turkish ‘pizza’ was the best ‘pizza’ they have ever had! We can’t wait to go back!
Try their specialty drinks and quinoa! The quinoa was the best I have ever had.
… moreMayen Akpan
Aziz was the best! He not only gave us amazing service, but recommendations and conversation. Excellent customer service feels a little rare these days, but that adds to what makes Cazbar feel like a rare, special experience no matter what time of day you visit. The food is amazing (kudos to everybody in the kitchen ), and the vibe is top tier (beautiful decor, perfect lighting, and unhurried atmosphere for patrons), and personally I was excited to finally try Turkish tea and coffee! Did not disappoint! All the mezes were delicious, and I had the Lamb Moussaka and my sister had the Stuffed Eggplant!
*I didn’t get paid to review; I’m a local who finally got around to leaving a review.
… moreEthan Clark
Coworkers invited me & my girlfriend to try this place out and said it was very good. It was my first time trying turkish food and i was absolutely blown away. everything was so flavorful and fresh, our server Aziz was very helpful guiding us through the experience. I will be back and more people need to check out this place
… moreJohn Coulson
What a wonderful surprise. We were there on a weeknight so there was not much of a crowd. I don’t give many “5s” but this place deserved it. Reasonable prices, great atmosphere and the food far exceeded my expectations, as well as those of the rest of the table. Our waiter was excellent, friendly and honest with his suggestions.
The babaganoush was especially good as was the ‘Chop Chop’ entree and the Dubai Chocolate desert.
Highly recommend!
Value for price: 4
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Mixed drinks: 4.5
Food: 4.5
The only detraction Is the availability of parking especially with construction in the area. I would call them for suggestions or take an Uber if you can.
… moreArlene Conn
We have been dining at Cazbar for nearly 20 years and we always have a great meal and enjoy ourselves. The food is excellent and among our favorites are the Ciger, which is crispy chicken livers, the spinach pie, the lamb chops, the Chicken Pirzola, and the Adana Iskendr. The warm bread is delicious and the cocktails are great too, especially the spicy pineapple margarita. We also love the baklava and Turkish coffee, some
of the best I’ve had anywhere. Service is always wonderful, especially Azil who is always friendly, kind, helpful and efficient. Azil makes sure you have everything you need and makes you feel at home even if it’s your first time there. Dining at Cazbar inspired us to travel to Istanbul some years ago and we found the experience solidified our appreciation of the food at Cazbar.
… moreLloyd Goodman
Hey, went to this place for lunch and really enjoyed the lamb lunch special which was only 20 bucks. For what you get which to me is quite a bit and I wasn’t able to eat at all. I thought it was a great deal. The service was top-notch. I had the opportunity to meet the owner. He was very pleasant. I intend on putting on events here because they’re open for that and they have a beautiful upstairs. I highly recommend nothing negative to say I will be going again.
… moreMarlo Palmer
Cazbar makes for a perfect night out, whether you’re with your partner or a group of friends. Nestled in the heart of Baltimore, this hidden gem captures the essence of the Mediterranean with its dim lighting, rustic décor, and cozy atmosphere.
On Fridays and Saturdays, the restaurant truly comes alive with lively belly dancing performances—an entertaining complement to an already vibrant dining experience.
We ordered the Mixed Platter for Two, which came with a generous assortment of hummus dips and a flavorful mix of lamb, beef, chicken, and salmon. Each dish was perfectly seasoned and paired beautifully with rice. To finish, the baklava was the perfect sweet touch—flaky, nutty, and delicious.
The service was attentive and efficient throughout the evening, adding to the overall enjoyable experience. While parking can be a bit tricky, it’s a small tradeoff for such a great meal and atmosphere.
Overall: A must-visit spot in Baltimore for anyone craving authentic Mediterranean cuisine, warm service, and a lively ambiance.
… moreRoses Are blue
The food is amazing I come at least once a week aziz always takes care of us I’m very grateful for this restaurant it’s hard to find food around here that’s actually good and this place is more then good.. the service is away good very quick and on point and the atmosphere is clean unlike most most restaurants around here. I can kindly say this is the best restaurant here in this city
… moreCama Wilson
My family went to Cazbar this afternoon for lunch. It was a fabulous experience all around. Aziz was our waiter and he did a phenomenal job. The restaurant atmosphere was on point. Aziz said that on Fridays and Saturdays after 8:30 there are belly dancers so I plan to return for that. The food was delicious. Definitely fresh and made to order. All sauces seemed authentic and made in house. We ordered chicken kabob bowls and classic salad with shrimp and salmon. Simply delicious. Aziz brought hot freshly made bread for the table which was a great complement to the meal. The kids got the cheese pizza. The menu saus they have chicken tenders but they were nit available. Only cheese pizza and chicken kabob for kids. They loved their cheese pizza. Pricing was reasonable based on the quality of the food. We all left happy and full. 20 percent gratuity was added for a group of 8 or more so be advised. Planning to return next week to try another menu item and the belly dancers.
… moreWilliam Longley
We had an excellent experience thanks to our waiter, Aziz. He was extremely attentive, helpful, and supportive throughout our visit. The food was very clean, fresh, and absolutely delicious. Aziz was very polite, professional, and worked incredibly fast while still giving great attention to detail. We were more than satisfied with the service and truly appreciate his hard work. Highly recommended!
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