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Salt baked branzino on fire - A La Turka Restaurant, New York, NY

A La Turka Restaurant

4.6
4.6
1420 Reviews
$31 to $50
Turkish

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 18 times today
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for groups
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 feel like having an authentic and remarkable meal in Bosphorus, Istanbul.

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Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Turkish, Mediterranean, Greek
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 11:00 am–11:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Cesim Yalvac
  • Delivery & takeout

What 1,420 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.3Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
A La Turka Restaurant enchants with its "authentic Turkish cuisine" and "outstanding food," featuring delightful dishes like "muhammara" and "lamb kabobs." Guests enjoy a warm, lively atmosphere with "friendly staff" and occasional "belly dance performances." Despite occasional service hiccups, it remains a "neighborhood favorite" for its vibrant ambiance and flavorful offerings.

1,420 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing place to have Turkish food! We started with couple appetizers; feta cigars, hummus and babaganoush. They brought us garlic bread to wash everything down. They even made vegan bread for us. Amazing service! I had lahmacun as my entree. It was so crunchy and tasteful. I will definitely come back! We also had Turkish tea which was an excellent way to finish off the dinner.

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  2. Nicholas

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Consistently great food from appetizers to dessert, attentive service and nice atmosphere.

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The food at La Turka is SO YUMMY. The ambiance is amazing and I always love going there. We had some confusion in a few order items (they brought us an entree we didn’t mean to order) but the wait staff was very kind about the miscommunication. just an fyi that the water on the table is not included and the servers will not always ask if you want that or tap, so be sure to clarify! The water is $8.50/bottle.

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  4. Carole

    New York City3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Good is good . I have been going there for years. Very consistent.

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  5. hElena

    New York City29 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The restaurant always has delicious food. The babaganoush is delicious and zucchini pancakes for appetizers. The stuffed cabbage special was so light and tasty for the main meal and also the mixed grill is always a delight.

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  6. Andrea VIP

    San Francisco1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, terrific service and wonderful ambiance

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  7. Sandra VIP

    New York City27 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always reliable. Great neighborhood spot. Excellent service.

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  8. OpenTable Diner VIP

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The staff is so friendly and accommodating. The food is great and reasonably priced for the area. Fresh. Highly recommend!

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  9. Arthur VIP

    New York City65 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 21, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Good food in a warm and welcoming atmosphere, with very good service

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  10. Lynn VIP

    New York City52 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My dining partner always enjoys his dinners here (we are regulars). I always have to order the same things, however, because there are so few vegan choices. The spinach and rice entree is the only vegan choice and it is boring. I order a few mezzes but why can't there be anther (better!) vegan option for an entree? I have asked for this repeatedly but there's been no change yet.

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FAQs

A La Turka Restaurant offers delivery in partnership with Chow Now and Postmates. A La Turka Restaurant also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (212) 744-2424.

A La Turka Restaurant is rated 4.6 stars by 1420 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 18 times today
Google Map for A La Turka Restaurant

1417 2nd Avenue, New York, NY 10021

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Turkish, Mediterranean, Greek
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 11:00 am–11:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Cesim Yalvac
  • Delivery & takeout
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