Istanbul Grill

4.5

115 Reviews

$30 and under

Turkish

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2 people

Mar 15, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 6 times today

About this restaurant

Neighborhood gem
Good for groups
Gluten-free-friendly

Turkish Cuisine Istanbul Grill has so many delicious, fresh, quality and amazing food in Arlington, VA.
Fresh Doner Kebab made every day. If you like spicy try ADANA kebab. iskender kebab

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Turkish, Mediterranean
Hours of operation
Sun 11:30 am–9:00 pm All day Mon–Thu 11:30 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–11:00 pm
Phone number
(571) 970-5828
Website
https://www.istanbulgrillvirginia.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Turgut Yigit

Location
4617 Wilson Blvd, Arlington, VA 22203
Neighborhood
Arlington
Parking details
Private Lot
Public transit
10 minutes walking from Ballston Metro Station
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Narince
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Majestik Sauvignon Blanc
- Glass$11.00
- Bottle$44.00
Thomas Scmitt Riesling
- Glass$9.00
- Bottle$38.00
Fantini, Pinot Grigio
- Bottle$42.00
Kavaklidere Selection
- Bottle$48.00
Cakebread Cellars, Chardonnay
- Bottle$80.00

Red Wine

House Red
- Glass$8.00
Yakut Okuzgozu-Bogazkere
- Glass$10.00
- Bottle$42.00
Camlibag, Cabernet Sauvignon
- Glass$10.00
- Bottle$42.00
Matua Valley, Pinot Noir
- Glass$9.00
- Bottle$38.00
Cabbiano Classico, Chianti
- Glass$9.00
- Bottle$38.00
Camlibag, Merlot
- Bottle$42.00
Majestic Syrah & Kalecik Karasi
- Bottle$42.00
Kavaklidere Selection
- Bottle$48.00
Coppola Diamond Selection Pinot Noir
- Bottle$48.00
Buyulubag Cabernet Sauvignon
- Bottle$50.00
Kayra Bogazkere
- Bottle$48.00
Smith & Hook, Cabernet Sauvignon
- Bottle$70.00

Bottle Beer

Efes Pilsener Turkish$7.00
Corona$7.00
Heineken$7.00
Coors Light$7.00
Negro Modelo$7.00

Draught Beer

Bud Light$6.00
Goose IPA$7.00
Stella$7.00
Vienna Lager$7.00
Blue Mountain$7.00
Star Hill Wheat Beer$7.00

Cocktails

Watermelon Mojito$10.00
Turkish Coffee Martini$10.00
Istanbul Breeze$10.00
Apricot Margarita$10.00

What 115 people are saying

Istanbul Grill reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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

4.7Food
4.5Service
4.3Ambience
4.5Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Istanbul Grill offers "excellent and tasty dinner" experiences with "delicious and authentic food." Guests enjoy the "great service" and "friendly staff" in a "quiet place" where conversations flow easily. The restaurant is praised for its "fresh and tasty" dishes, "generous portions," and the "best Turkish food in the Washington area."

115 Reviews

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MARIANNE VIP
Washington DC13 reviews
4.0
Dined on February 13, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
A nice local restaurant for a casual date night with my spouse. The service was very good and attentive. Food was tasty. My doner kabob had too much cooking oil on it but was still tasty.
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Lynn VIP
Washington DC41 reviews
3.0
Dined on January 29, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
The food was just “OK”. Nice service, but nothing special. Large portions, but just average taste. Atmosphere could be improved by dimmer lighting and more inviting bar area.
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Susan
Washington DC26 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 25, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious food and super friendly service. One of our favorites!!
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Suhail
Washington DC2 reviews
5.0
Dined on December 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Our server Omar made our night! Very courteous and cheerful! Delicious food —offering a tongue and such utensils could make it easier to manage the table.
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Beth-ann
San Francisco19 reviews
5.0
Dined on December 1, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
DELICIOUS food and friendly, reliable service!! The atmosphere is relaxed and the decor is pretty. The menu is varied and everything we have tried is always great - from soups and appetizers to main dishes to desserts. Portions are generous which is good because we always want the rest of our table to taste how wonderful our plate is! And - notwithstanding how popular it is - the acoustics are such that we can always hear one another. We love Istanbul Grill!
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Zafar
Chicago8 reviews
5.0
Dined on September 7, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Great food and excellent service. Recommend highly
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OpenTable Diner VIP
Washington DC2 reviews
5.0
Dined on August 31, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Good food and polite staff. Enjoyed my dip platter and the doner kebap plate
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GeoffC VIP
Washington DC20 reviews
5.0
Dined on July 12, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My wife and I have been to Istanbul Grill numerous times and recommend it to anyone looking for a Mediterranean meal with a great atmosphere.
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rrkr
Columbus58 reviews
5.0
Dined on July 3, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Very well made food. Good service. Enjoyed the experience.
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Noel VIP
Washington DC257 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 22, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Terrific food, great service—thank you Ibrahim!—with wonderful hospitality in a pleasant atmosphere. All that on a Saturday night when they were very busy. And they have parking.
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FAQs

Istanbul Grill offers delivery in partnership with Postmates and Uber Eats. Istanbul Grill also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (571) 970-5828.

Istanbul Grill is rated 4.5 stars by 115 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Mar 15, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 6 times today

Order delivery or takeout

4617 Wilson Blvd, Arlington, VA 22203

Additional information

Neighborhood
Arlington
Hours of operation
Sun 11:30 am–9:00 pm All day Mon–Thu 11:30 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–11:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Turkish, Mediterranean
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Private Lot
Public transit
10 minutes walking from Ballston Metro Station
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Turgut Yigit
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.istanbulgrillvirginia.com/
Phone number
(571) 970-5828

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Istanbul Grill

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Salad

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Piyaz Salatasi / Bean Salad$8.00

Akdeniz Salatasi / Mediterranean Salad$7.00

Octopus Salad$18.00

Roka Salatasi / Arugula Salad$11.00

Cold Mezze

Mixed Cold Mezze Platter$20.00

Hummus$6.00

Babaganoush$7.00

Ezme$7.00

Hydari$7.00

Cacik$7.00

Şakşuka$8.00

Yaprak Dolmasi$8.00

Beyaz Peynir$10.00

Kirmizi Pancar Tarator$8.00

Hot Mezze

Arnavut Ciğeri$10.00

Calamari$11.00

Sigara Böreği'$8.00

Ispanakli Sigara Böreği$8.00

Falafel$8.00

Izgara Sucuk$10.00

Patlican Ve Biber Kızartma$6.00

Mücver$8.00

Baked Feta Cheese$10.00

Vegetarian Entrées

Grilled Veggies$16.00

Falafel$16.00

Bamya$16.00

Meat Entrées

Chef's Mix Grill

Döner Kebab$20.00

Iskender Kebab$22.00

Kuzu Şiş*$24.00

Kuzu Şiş with Yogurt*$24.00

Kuzu Pirzola*$27.00

Adana Kebab$21.00

köfte$18.00

Dana Şişi*$25.00

Dana Şişi with Yogurt*$25.00

Lamb Shank$24.00

Hünkâr Beğendi$20.00

Manti$18.00

Chicken Entrées

Tavuk Şiş$19.00

Tavuk Şiş with Yogurt$19.00

Tavuk Pirzola$18.00

Tavuk Adana Kebab$21.00

Seafood Entrées

Salmon*$23.00

Levrek*$25.00

Çupra*$25.00

Karides Kebab$25.00

Crab Cake$22.00

Shrimp Casserole$25.00

Octopus Casserole$25.00

Side Dishes

French Fries$5.00

White Rice$4.00

Side Vegetables$4.00

Desserts

Kunefe$8.00

Shobiyet$6.00

Baklava$6.00

Kazandibi$6.00

Rice Pudding$8.00

Chocolate Mousse Cake$8.00

Vanilla Ice Cream$5.00

Chocolate Ice Cream$5.00