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

A La Turka Restaurant

4.5
4.5
1413 Reviews
$31 to $50
Turkish

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 18 times today
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Lively
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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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Turkish, Mediterranean, Greek
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 11:00 am–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (212) 744-2424
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Cesim Yalvac
  • Catering
    We offer special menus and services for your occasions. We can serve over 1000 people. We have prix fix menus and also we can customize menus for you.
  • Private party facilities
    Bringing a diverse Turkish and Mediterranean kitchen into the heart of Manhattan, A LA TURKA features an exquisite menu, exotic atmosphere and friendly staff that have earned a reputation for being New York’s first choice in Mediterranean cuisine. We can add Belly Dancer and live music to your events.
  • Neighborhood
    Upper East Side
  • Cross street
    74th Street
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Q train to 72nd Street 6 train to 77th Street
  • Entertainment
    An authentic dinner with pleasing tunes from Buddha bar musician Hasan Isakkut and his band with traditional instruments, every tuesday and wednesday night. Belly Dancing and live music on every Thursday night.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,413 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
A La Turka Restaurant on the Upper East Side is a local gem known for its "excellent and large portions" and "fantastic" Turkish cuisine. Guests praise its "soft elegance" ambiance and "attentive service." The menu features authentic dishes like manti and kabobs, making it a "go-to" spot for many.

1,413 Reviews
  1. Lynn

    VIP

    New York City

    52 reviews

    5.0

    52 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    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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  2. laura

    New York City

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Excellent food but the server seemed inexperienced. Overall very good

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  3. Cindie

    VIP

    New York City

    9 reviews

    2.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    We visit L Turka frequently. Unfortunately this evening the food was not usual over salted and undercooked.  I will save the Management was very responsive and offered us another dish or to re-cook what we had. We declined, however he was very gracious about it and removed it from the bill.

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  4. Steven

    VIP

    New York City

    153 reviews

    4.0

    153 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Very nice appetizer - Mezze Trio. Lamb kabobs and Adana Kabob well prepared and tasty

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  5. Nurah

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The staff was welcoming and extremely kind. The ambiance was warm and bright. Great place to bring your family for a nice lunch/dinner. I would highly recommend stopping by. The food was deliciously seasoned and there were a variety of options for the different dietary restrictions in my group. Cheers!

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  6. Scott

    VIP

    San Francisco

    85 reviews

    4.0

    85 reviews

    Dined on February 7, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food is really good with excellent service. A little loud. Good ambiance and server paid attention to the table.

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  7. GIANNA

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a great time and plan to come back. The staff were all so kind and accommodating. The food was delicious (make sure to try the dessert!) and the vibe was modern and welcoming.

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  8. A.J.

    VIP

    New York City

    163 reviews

    5.0

    163 reviews

    Dined on February 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food! We eat here regularly and love it so we took my mother, a Turk from Istanbul, and she agreed with us that the food was delicious. Our server, Walid, was very professional and polite. We had a great night!

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  9. Artha

    New York City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Very nice place, cool vibes and really good food!

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  10. Lb

    New York City

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on January 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Went for late lunch— so fewer people than usual and quieter. Excellent and large portions. Highly recommend

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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 4.5 stars by 1413 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

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for A La Turka Restaurant

1417 2nd Avenue, New York, NY 10021

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    74th Street
  • Neighborhood
    Upper East Side
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 11:00 am–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Turkish, Mediterranean, Greek
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Q train to 72nd Street 6 train to 77th Street
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Cesim Yalvac
  • Entertainment
    An authentic dinner with pleasing tunes from Buddha bar musician Hasan Isakkut and his band with traditional instruments, every tuesday and wednesday night. Belly Dancing and live music on every Thursday night.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (212) 744-2424
  • Catering
    We offer special menus and services for your occasions. We can serve over 1000 people. We have prix fix menus and also we can customize menus for you.
  • Private party facilities
    Bringing a diverse Turkish and Mediterranean kitchen into the heart of Manhattan, A LA TURKA features an exquisite menu, exotic atmosphere and friendly staff that have earned a reputation for being New York’s first choice in Mediterranean cuisine. We can add Belly Dancer and live music to your events.
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