Bosphorous Turkish Cuisine - Winter Park Reviews List
Bosphorous Turkish Cuisine - Winter Park
Bosphorous Turkish Cuisine is a family owned business, established in 2005, that offers variety of authentic Turkish food from many regions of Turkey. Bosphorous Turkish Cuisine adapted its name from one of the oldest cities in the world, Istanbul, which was once known as the Constantinople in the early 13th century. The name “Bosphorous” taken from the strait that lies in the center of Istanbul connecting the Black Sea and the Sea of Marmara, Europe to Asia. The decor of this eatery is kept to minimum to draw the attention to the food. The intent was to create a modernized, warm authentic atmosphere by taking the old elements of Istanbul and combining it with some modern influences to create a truly unique experience.
"We love Bosphorous! The food is prepared fresh daily and never disappoints. We always have so much, we take it home and have enough for another meal or 2. We love the Lavas (Hollow Bread), the mixed appetizer plate, and the salads. Service is very friendly, just make sure you have some extra time if they're busy."
Dined on 5/17/2013
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem
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Review 3 for Bosphorous Turkish Cuisine - Winter Park
"It was so loud my group of 6 didnt even try to talk to each other. The lunch prices were dinner prices. The waitress was very pushy trying to run our bill up. She gave us a hard time with the coupon they offer if you like them on facebook. 3 couples paid between 80-105 dollars each for cafeteria food. I ordered the cabbage roll. It was mushy and bland and the lamb was overpowering tasting more like goat and yes i ate goat in mexico. The others ordered the special shish kobab. It wasnt on a stick. It was gyro meat piled on a plate just like you get at the mall. The entire experience was terrible. The tip was included so we were forced to tip so the waitress could care less. We had to chase her down to get the check. No on the olive oil!"
Dined on 5/12/2013
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Review 5 for Bosphorous Turkish Cuisine - Winter Park
"We make ourselves order something different from the menu each time we visit the restaurant. Thus far, we have truely enjoyed everything we have tried (appetizer, salad, entree, dessert, etc.)."
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 6 for Bosphorous Turkish Cuisine - Winter Park
"Bosphorous is my favorite restaurant in Winter Park. We eat there on special occasions whenever possible. The food is ALWAYS excellent. Brilliant flavors."
Dined on 5/11/2013
Special Features: romantic, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 7 for Bosphorous Turkish Cuisine - Winter Park
"Even though we had reservations, we had to wait to be seated, They were busy and unattentive, not accomodating. To them, weSeemed more a problem than a customer. This led to a lacklusterEvening."
Dined on 04/27/2013
2011
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Review 10 for Bosphorous Turkish Cuisine - Winter Park
"This was our first visit to this restaurant. It was a very good meal and the food was very tasty. The prices were a little high on the meals, and we ordered the $21 sample appetizer of various dips but didn't know until we received the bill that they charged an additional $9 just for the bread that came with it to dip in it which I think is pretty expensive for lavash. I think that was because it is located on Park Avenue. Our bill was $325 for 6 people including several beers and the Turkish drink sampler which was $20. All in all it was a great meal with awesome friends and good memories for all :)"
Dined on 04/21/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 11 for Bosphorous Turkish Cuisine - Winter Park
"Wholesome, delicious food in a great setting. The service proved exceptional. The hummus and lavas, the signature bread offering, are a must. We thoroughly enjoyed Bosphorus for high priced middle eastern food in an classy but casual atmosphere."
Dined on 04/19/2013
2008
Special Features: great for outdoor dining
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Review 12 for Bosphorous Turkish Cuisine - Winter Park
"We dined here on a Saturday night with grandparents, parents & teen. Food is amazing and plentiful. Server/service excellently attentive. Nicely decorated inside & fun sidewalk seating outside. Ordered appetizer of Lavas for the table with sides of Babaganoush, Tarama-plenty for 6 of us. We've ordered the mixed appetizer before which is great for your first time to figure out what you like. Husband & I shared the mixed grill (the one that serves 2-feels like it could serve 3 or 4 if you also get an appetizer). Everyone brought home a doggy bag. For desert, my son would not share his Baklava. So, we ordered 1 additional Baklava (you get 3)& the Turkinsh Pineapple Delight (4 of us shared). Yum."
Dined on 04/06/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 14 for Bosphorous Turkish Cuisine - Winter Park
"The food was great, our server was excellent, I rated the "service" a 3 because when we arrived they did not have our open table reservation. (I checked the email confirmation from and we had the correct location) Instead of just seating us the manager on duty and host made us feel like it was an imposition to find a table for two in their empty restaurant. After fussing for a bit over their floor layout the manager finally directed the host to seat us in the most uncomfortable corner possible. We asked to switch to a less tight two-top and after consulting her manager we were finally moved to a spot with some leg room. Typically I have not had this issue here so they must have anticipated a huge Thursday night rush."
Dined on 04/04/2013
2010
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Review 17 for Bosphorous Turkish Cuisine - Winter Park
"The food is authentic and excellently prepared. The Doner Kebab is thinly sliced and grilled lamb served with rice, pickled cabbage and carrots. You must try the Lavase bread and Babaganoush, Ezeme and Hummus. The chicken Adana is also amazing."
Dined on 03/23/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 18 for Bosphorous Turkish Cuisine - Winter Park
"We sat outside around a sidewalk table. It was fun to people watch but we never saw the inside of the restaurant. The food/service was excellent. The spices did not overwhelm you, but as Goldilocks said..was just right. Our waitress was attentive but not too much of a presence. We did not feel rushed to leave."
Dined on 03/31/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 19 for Bosphorous Turkish Cuisine - Winter Park
"Took two friends for their first visit and they both loved it. Always consistent service and excellent diverse choices. Highly recommend the appetizer sampler and any of the lamb dishes."
Dined on 03/06/2013
2013
Special Features: good for groups, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, scenic view, great for lunch, hot spot
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Review 20 for Bosphorous Turkish Cuisine - Winter Park
"We had a great meal and I can't wait to return. The bread and hummus was amazing, I had the Doner Kabab and it was really great. I loved the seasoned schreeded carrots and cabbage."
Dined on 03/30/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem
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Review 22 for Bosphorous Turkish Cuisine - Winter Park
"The atmosphere was vibrant. The food delicious. The service attentive and friendly. This was our 3rd visit to Bosphorous. It is always a positive experience."
Dined on 03/23/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 23 for Bosphorous Turkish Cuisine - Winter Park
"Food is great! Very Authentic. Restaurant is very loud and tables are close together. Server was mechanical at best and it seemed that everything was "against Regulations." As an example splitting the meal onto 2 Plates (my daughter is 7). The coupon for a free appetizer Needed to printed out instead of shown on the smart phone.
The check was almost $300 for a table of 6. I expect the service To be much better and more inviting. The fact that 18% gratuity was added for six people, including a child was a negative as well."
Dined on 03/23/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem
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Review 24 for Bosphorous Turkish Cuisine - Winter Park
"Too noisy. Our table was right by the service entrance, and our conversation was constantly interrupted by servers coming and going. Why they sat us there is beyond me, given the fact that the restaurant was virtually empty when we arrived. Because one of our party used a walker, it was too much bother to get up and move. Were we being discriminated against because of the walker? On the other hand, the server went out of her way to give great service.
The food was OK, but not great. Seems that this restaurant is way past its prime. More of a tourist trap than fine dining. I've had better Middle Eastern fare from street carts in NYC. We won't be back."
Dined on 03/14/2013
2007
Special Features: good for groups
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Review 26 for Bosphorous Turkish Cuisine - Winter Park
"This remains one of my favorite restaurants in town. The food is fantastic and it's a great choice for sharing. The sampler appetizer and a lamb shish will easily feed four."
Dined on 03/10/2013
2002
Special Features: good for groups, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, hot spot
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Review 27 for Bosphorous Turkish Cuisine - Winter Park
"We were seated at a table for four, kind of in a walkway. The restrauant is dark and the outside sun blinded me through the meal. One diner had a vetartarian dish that should have been served with bread. However, the bread was an extra item to be purchased. I had a mousaka which was "mousaka" only in name - covered with CHEESE and very light on the ground lamb. It was more like eggplant stew, not mousaka! Of the other diners, one had the spiced ground lamb and the other spiced ground chicken. These dishes were well prepared, flavorful, and the portions were generous."
Dined on 03/10/2013
2013
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Review 28 for Bosphorous Turkish Cuisine - Winter Park
"Great food! Reminded us of our trip to Istanbul! The entrees are a bit pricey (but about what you'd expect in Winter Park). My fiance is from England and even claimed that this is the best restaurant that he's been to in Orlando so far!!! The portions are massive, so come with an appetite (we had to take half home). I had the grilled salmon, and my fiance had the mixed grill (which was really good!). We had the "Appetizer for two" and the lavas bread which was really good and filling. I definitely recommend this restaurant to anyone in the Central Florida area."
Dined on 03/08/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 29 for Bosphorous Turkish Cuisine - Winter Park
"This was my wife's first experience with Turkish fare, and it was a resounding success. The lamb kebabs and doner was fantastic, as was the fresh bread. We finished with a pineapple cake which was also excellent. The food portions were generous, although the prices were on the high side on what we expected ($20-30 per entree)."
Dined on 02/15/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, late-night find, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 30 for Bosphorous Turkish Cuisine - Winter Park
"I have a mediterranean heritage and think the food was very authentic. That said, the lamb was a bit strong - very good, but it might not be pleasant for certain palates.
The yogurt dip was outstanding. Had the Turkish red wine - delicious. Hummus was likewise incredible.
Best of the meal was the Chicken Sauté in the cream sauce. Was out of this world.
ONLY thing keeping this from being a 5 was the price. The Select Two is $10.50. Was delicious and high quality, but a bit of sticker shock for the portion size."
Dined on 03/01/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 31 for Bosphorous Turkish Cuisine - Winter Park
"Over priced and way too noisy. I though my wife and I would have a nice romantic dinner to celebrate Valentines day, it was anything but that. I would not recommend to my friends."
Dined on 02/16/2013
2013
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Review 33 for Bosphorous Turkish Cuisine - Winter Park
"Upon arrival we were asked if we could promise to be done with our meal by 8:30pm because there was a reservation for that time at our time. Well… our reservation was at 6:45pm and being asked to be “done by a certain time” was unprofessional, rude, and set the tone for us on out very first visit. We were then seated in the crammed bar area where there was no chance for any romance or private conversations. A table for 4 was split into two and separated.It wasn’t ideal and the ambiance was poor. Service and food was exceptional, we will go back for those 2 reasons but will ask to sit somewhere else."
Dined on 02/16/2013
2003
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 34 for Bosphorous Turkish Cuisine - Winter Park
"The lavash bread is great, especially with hummus and roasted eggplant dip. I had the chicken kabob. It was good but a bit dry, and the only veggies that came with it were a pile each of raw shredded carrots, raw red onions, and pickled beets. My husband liked his moussaka. My 18-yr-old (her birthday) got the veggie saute; it was heavy on the sauce. My 14-yr-old got the spinach/feta thingy (can't remember what it was called, but it was like spanakopita); it was very spinachy. Nothing was bad, but I was expecting better from their prices and from a previous visit. Our server was awesome. The tables are so crammed in that among our table and two adjacent ones, the server could hardly get in and then couldn't get out!"
Dined on 02/15/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 35 for Bosphorous Turkish Cuisine - Winter Park
"Great food and quickly served despite the nearly "full house" on Valentine's night.
My wife and I are in our 60's. Server asked us for ID. She thought it was complimentary and funny. I did not. Otherwise, her service was very good.
Overall, a nice experience, and I would like to return on a less busy night. Then I might rate higher for "ambiance" and "noise". It is tough to have a great dining experience anywhere on nights like Valentine's."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion
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Review 36 for Bosphorous Turkish Cuisine - Winter Park
"Went for Valentine's Day and after complaining vigorously about our table, we were given better seating. The food was very good. The Turkish wine was also nice but over priced. Service was good but not exceptional. I would definitely go again."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 37 for Bosphorous Turkish Cuisine - Winter Park
"We have been going to Bosphorous since it opened. It is one of our favorite go to places to take family and friends. Portions are large and can be shared. Love the place!"
Dined on 02/09/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 41 for Bosphorous Turkish Cuisine - Winter Park
"Wonderful food and very good service. We enjoyed the appetizes, the wine, the meals and the dessert. A very nice evening and unique dining experience for most people."
Dined on 02/08/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion
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Review 42 for Bosphorous Turkish Cuisine - Winter Park
"Having lived in Brooklyn New York , my family and I are use to good food, so we are Greatful for this place, because the food is the real thing !!! I live in , Viera (Florida) about 45 minutes away, and wehn ever we have visitors from out of town which is pretty frequent , we treat them to a visit to your restaurant and its always worth the trip !!"
Dined on 01/26/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, late-night find, special occasion, scenic view, great for lunch, hot spot
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