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A La Turka Restaurant
A La Turka, an Upper East Side restaurant that opened 17 years ago and is now booked every night, thanks to its great food, lively atmosphere and media attention. The restaurant has been featured on Channel 4, showing how to grill kebabs on the roof of Rockefeller Center, as well as how to make salt baked fish and on Fox5 where Dave Price has showcased its Saturday Night kebab buffet, belly dancers and live music. A La Turka offers along with 20 different kebabs like a kebab factory, including chicken, lamb and beef, also Mediterranean fish selections, as Branzini, in a cozy atmosphere that you and your family feels like having an authentic and remarkable dinner in Bosporus, Istanbul.
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106 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Very Good)
3.8
/
5
Rating Breakdown 106 reviews
5 stars
(19)
4 stars
(58)
3 stars
(24)
2 stars
(3)
1 star
(2)
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
3.6
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- neighborhood gem(62)
- fit for foodies(32)
- good for groups(24)
- great for lunch(14)
- kid-friendly(10)
- romantic(10)
A La Turka Restaurant Reviews List
Review 1 for A La Turka Restaurant
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Decent food but inattentive service
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Poor)
1
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I had to ask for water twice before it was brought to me. We were not offered drinks/coffee with dessert, which I believe is substandard. Waited a long time for the check..."
Dined on 6/15/2013
2012
Special Features: kid-friendly
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Review 2 for A La Turka Restaurant
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We enjoyed our food in a relaxed and friendly setting"
Dined on 6/09/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 3 for A La Turka Restaurant
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Nice Saturday lunch spot
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Went to A La Turka for a late afternoon Saturday lunch. The food was wonderful - whole fish - nicely grilled.
Only problem was that the menu was not clearly marked. While there is a Lunch menu presented it is only for M-F. We thought we were ordering from the Lunch menu, but were told when we recieved the bill that the Lunch menu is only in effect M-F."
Dined on 6/08/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 4 for A La Turka Restaurant
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Love A La Turka
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Had the Orata this time instead of the Branzini, think I liked it better! My daughter swears by the Swordfish kebab and the Shepherd salad is wonderful especially with a side of Cacik. Go and try this place - you will not be disappointed - unless it's an "off service" night, once in a while the service is really slow but I keep going back because the food is so good."
Dined on 6/01/2013
Special Features: good for groups, great for outdoor dining, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem
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Review 5 for A La Turka Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Delicious Salt-Baked Fish
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The location, the ambiance, the waitstaff was superb but the food is the real gem at A La Turka. Though Mediterranean food can tend towards greasy when it is not expertly prepared, the food at this restaurant was light, fresh, and savory. I'd recommend the appetizer sampler--great to share--and the salt baked fish. The presentation alone is worth a visit!"
Dined on 6/01/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic
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Review 6 for A La Turka Restaurant
Overall rating
(Poor)
1
/
5
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Service was rude...I will never go here again."
Dined on 6/01/2013
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Review 7 for A La Turka Restaurant
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Never disappoints
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We live in the neighborhood, and have been here numerous times without of town guests. Very friendly staff, delicious menu and a comfortable ambience. Cigar appetizers are a must and Kabob dishes are all excellent choices. Moderate prices makes for great value dining, especially with groups."
Dined on 5/24/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem
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Review 8 for A La Turka Restaurant
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Delicious!
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Every meal I've had here has been so so good. Definitely will be back again!"
Dined on 5/11/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, romantic, neighborhood gem, great for lunch, special occasion, kid-friendly
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Review 9 for A La Turka Restaurant
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Dependably good
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"A solid neighborhood resource with surprising moments of excellence. Baked trout kin parchment is a winner, as is the al Turks salad."
Dined on 5/13/2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 10 for A La Turka Restaurant
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Our server was awful and we
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Our server was awful and we felt very rushed."
Dined on 04/25/2013
2013
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Review 11 for A La Turka Restaurant
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
I came from Philadelphia to
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"I came from Philadelphia to eat at this establishment and I was very happy with the meal and service. I highly recommend this restuarant and will visit again when I am in New York. I passed on the dessert because I had 2 baskets of there homemade bread, next time I will have the chocolate cake it looks sinful!"
Dined on 04/27/2013
2009
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Review 12 for A La Turka Restaurant
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food was very good as always.
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Food was very good as always. Service terrific and the owners are charming, great night in a neighborhood gem."
Dined on 04/27/2013
2009
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 13 for A La Turka Restaurant
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
We ate dinner early due to
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"We ate dinner early due to a 5:30 meeting in the neighborhood, and the restaurant was quite empty, so it's hard to judge service & noise level. The restaurant itself was a nice little place, and the food was good. The one thing I can't get over is how reasonably priced restaurants just can't seem to put a reasonably priced wine by the glass on the menu. When you have entrees starting as low as the teens, give me a $7 or $8 glass of wine...why $9 to $10?? And at least fill the glass for $10!!!"
Dined on 04/23/2013
2007
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Review 14 for A La Turka Restaurant
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Fantastic Turkish food on the UES
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"My husband and I live on the Upper East Side,but had never eaten at A La Turka until one of our daughters mentioned having had a terrific meal there. We were pleasantly surprised at how the restaurant was packed, despite being located on Second Avenue, where so many of it's neighbors had succumbed to the subway construction. The restaurant was packed, but our reservation was honored and we received a table immediately. the food was delicious - my husband enjoyed a large-portioned mixed meat platter and I a very fresh and tender swordfish kebab. the staff was attentive and upbeat."
Dined on 04/20/2013
2011
Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem, hot spot
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Review 15 for A La Turka Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Love A La Turka!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Food and service were superb. I go there often and always recommend it to friends when they're looking for a place in that neighborhood. They always thank me!"
Dined on 04/16/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 16 for A La Turka Restaurant
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service was great and the
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Service was great and the food was wonderful as usual."
Dined on 04/10/2013
2010
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Review 17 for A La Turka Restaurant
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Enjoy the lamb shank.....and
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Enjoy the lamb shank.....and that "cigar" apptizer. Grilled Octopus was a winner too!!! I always enjoy this place....even with the 2nd Avenue construction.....suggest we support local restaurants on 2nd Avenue."
Dined on 04/08/2013
2009
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 18 for A La Turka Restaurant
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Consistently good neighborhood
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Consistently good neighborhood restaurant! One of our "go to " places. Lamb chops are unbleatable. ( ha ha)"
Dined on 03/30/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 19 for A La Turka Restaurant
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Gem in the city
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Food is very delicious and prepared with love. Good selection of wines. Definitely a place to enjoy the food."
Dined on 03/24/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for lunch
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Review 20 for A La Turka Restaurant
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
neighborhood find---good meiterrane
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"neighborhood find---good meiterranean, fresh fish, good kebobs-good dessert-very enjoyable before a movie"
Dined on 03/22/2013
2008
Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem
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Review 21 for A La Turka Restaurant
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Our server (Wednesday at 4pm-
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Our server (Wednesday at 4pm- didn't get her name) was friendly and very helpful. Also very knowledgeable about the wine and gave good, accurate recommendations. Try the Turkish white wine- very smooth.
The warm, fresh bread served with the hummus was delicious, as were the lamb kebabs with yogurt and Turkish pizza.
Overall a great experience, good food, good service and we were not rushed or pressured in any way. Would recommend!"
Dined on 03/20/2013
2012
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Review 22 for A La Turka Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
OpenTable Diner
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 23 for A La Turka Restaurant
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
A very large party dominated
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"A very large party dominated the room, contributed to overwhelming noise and slowed up the service. We sat in the back near the windows and a cold blast of air bothered us most of the evening. When they turned on the music, we thought "who needs this".
The food was good and we MAY try it again - but not on a Saturday night for sure!"
The food was good and we MAY try it again - but not on a Saturday night for sure!"
Dined on 03/09/2013
2005
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Review 24 for A La Turka Restaurant
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Nice dining area, mediocre food.
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Nice dining area. Mediocre food."
Dined on 02/19/2013
2013
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Review 25 for A La Turka Restaurant
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Good, basic and clean food
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"A La Turka is simple fresh clean food. If you are watching calories, you can get a beautiful grilled whole fish and a Greek salad and feel great. The appetizers are good and plentiful. I like it here even though it is nothing to look at."
Dined on 02/12/2013
2009
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 26 for A La Turka Restaurant
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
The service started out well
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The service started out well but then it almost felt like the waiter just forgot about our table after appetizers. Outside of this, the food was great and well presented."
Dined on 02/16/2013
2005
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Ratings-Only Reviews for A La Turka Restaurant
Based on the average of (80) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
17 out of 18 recommend this product
Food
(Outstanding)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
3.6
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic