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Ottoman Taverna, Washington, DC
Ottoman - Ottoman Taverna, Washington, DC
Ottoman Taverna, Washington, DC
Ottoman Taverna, Washington, DC
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Award-winning

Ottoman Taverna

4.6 (1740)
$30 and under
Turkish
425 I St NW, Washington, DC 20001

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2 people
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11:30 PM
Booked 41 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for groups
  • Good for special occasions
  • Vegetarian-friendly
Ottoman Taverna provides flavors and dishes from the Turkish cuisine. Enjoy house made kebaps, dips, hot mezes, desserts and more at our Turkish restaurant. Ottoman Taverna has been awarded Michelin Bib Gourmand status since opening in 2017.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Turkish, Mediterranean
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–2:45 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–2:45 pm Dinner Daily 3:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (202) 847-0389
  • Website
    https://ottomantaverna.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Mustafa Essizoglu
  • Catering
    Catering menus are available upon request
  • Private party facilities
    Ottoman Taverna features the Sultan’s Table (Chef’s table) with 12 seats. We have 3 private dining rooms, with the smallest accommodating 30 people and the two largest combined seating 90.
  • Private party contact
    Felicia Ruffino: (202) 847-0389
  • Location
    425 I St NW, Washington, DC 20001
  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Bib Gourmand 2022
  • Neighborhood
    Mount Vernon Square
  • Cross street
    4th and I Street NW
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    The restaurant is situated in between Judiciary Square and Chinatown metro stations in Mount Vernon Triangle along the red, green and yellow lines.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Menu

Ottoman Taverna's menu was last updated on 6/10/2023.

Cold Meze

  • Hummus$9.95

    Chickpeas Spread with Tahini, Lemon Salt, Olive Oil & Pine Seeds

    • Haydari$9.95

      Fresh Labneh Yogurt Flavored with Mint, Dill, Olive Oil & Walnut

      • Atom$9.95

        Garlic-Yogurt, Celery & Sundried Chili

        • Ezme$9.95

          Sundried Tomato Paste with Onion, Green Pepper, Garlic, Parsley & Turkish Spices

          • Pembe Sultan$9.95

            Beets, Labneh Yogurt, Garlic, Olive Oil

            • Muhammara$9.95

              Red Pepper Spread with Walnuts & Olive Oil

              • Çiğ Köfte$9.95

                Six Pieces of Bulgur-Wheat Kofta with Tomato Paste, Red Peppers, Turkish Spices

                • Moutabal$9.95

                  Charred-Eggplant, Yogurt, Tahini, Garlic, Olive Oil

                  • Imam Bayildi$12.95

                    Roasted Eggplant Stuffed with Tomatoes, Onions, & Olive Oil

                    Hot Meze

                    • Sigara Böreği$11.95

                      Feta Cheese, Onions & Parsley Wrapped in Homemade Dough

                      • Patates Köfte$11.95

                        Potato Cakes with Crumbled Feta & Yogurt Sauce

                        • Anatolian Dolma$13.95

                          Grape Leaves Stuffed with Rice, Pine Nuts & Raisins, with Yogurt Sauce

                          • Falafel$12.95

                            Chickpea-Vegetable Fritters with Yogurt Sauce

                            • Butter Shrimp$14.95

                              Sundried Chili & Turkish Spices

                              • Içli Köfte$14.95

                                Bulgur Wheat Stuffed with Ground Lamb & Beef, Onion, Walnuts & Parsley

                                • Brussels Sprouts$9.95

                                  Caramelized Onions, Garlic, Pine Nuts, Orange, Red Cabbage, Cream, Red Peppers, Lemon Juice

                                  Soups & Salads

                                  • Red Lentil Soup$9.95

                                    Red Lentils, Onions, Carrots, Potato

                                    • Shepherd Salad$14.95

                                      Chopped Cucumbers, Tomatoes, Onions, Green Peppers, Walnuts, Parsley, Lemon Dressing

                                      • Greek Salad$14.95

                                        Romaine Hearts, Beets, Red Onion, Olives, Tomatoes, Cucumber, Feta Cheese, Lemon Dressing

                                        Meze Platters

                                        Cabbage, Cream, Red Peppers, Lemon Juice

                                        • Cold Meze Platter$23.95

                                          Hummus, Pembe Sultan, Muhammara, Atom, Haydari, Moutabal

                                          • Hot Meze Platter$23.95

                                            Sigara Boregi, Falafel, Patates Köfte, Icli Köfte

                                            Chef's Mixed Grill

                                            Chef's Selection of Kebaps for Two Guests $64.95. Served with White Rice, Ezme (Turkish Salsa) and Carrot-Red Cabbage Slaw

                                            • Lamb Chops

                                              • Köfte

                                                • Chicken Şiş

                                                  • Adana Kebap

                                                    • Lamb şiş

                                                      Beef Kebaps

                                                      • Döner Kebap$24.95

                                                        Thinly Sliced Beef Döner Kebap Served with White Rice, Ezme (Turkish Salsa) & Carrot-Red Cabbage Slaw

                                                        • İskender Kebap$24.95

                                                          Thinly Sliced Beef Döner Kebap Served Over Toasted Pita Bread with Tomato Sauce & Yogurt

                                                          • Adana Kebap$25.95

                                                            Char-Grilled Spicy Ground Beef Kebap Seasoned with Red Peppers & Spices. Served with Bulgur Pilav, Ezme (Turkish Salsa) & Carrot-Red Cabbage Slaw

                                                            • Beyti Kebap$25.95

                                                              Char-Grilled Spicy Ground Beef Kebap Wrapped in Lavash Bread with Eggplant Puree. Served with Tomato Sauce& Yogurt

                                                              • Inegol Köfte$24.95

                                                                Char-Grilled Ground Beef Kofta Seasoned with Turkish Spices & Served with White Rice, Ezme (Turkish Salsa) and Carrot-Red Cabbage Slaw

                                                                Chicken Kebaps

                                                                • Tavuk Adana Kebap$23.95

                                                                  Chicken Kebap Seasoned with Red Peppers & Spices Served with Bulgur Pilav, Ezme (Turkish Salsa) & Carrot-Red Cabbage Slaw

                                                                  • Tavuk Beyti Kebap$23.95

                                                                    Chicken Kebap Wrapped in Lavash Bread with Eggplant Puree. Served with Tomato Sauce & Yogurt

                                                                    • Tavuk Şiş$23.95

                                                                      Char-Grilled ChickenCubes Seasoned with Turkish Spices & Served with Bulgur Pilav, Ezme (Turkish Salsa) & Carrot-Red Cabbage Slaw

                                                                      • Tavuk Köfte$23.95

                                                                        Char-Grilled Ground Chicken Kofta Seasoned with Turkish Spices & Served over PitaBread with Tomato & Yogurt Sauce

                                                                        Ottoman Classics

                                                                        • Moussaka$21.95

                                                                          Eggplant, Potato, Ground Beef, Bechamel Sauce & Kashkaval Cheese

                                                                          • Lamb Şiş$28.95

                                                                            Char-Grilled Lamb Cubes Seasoned with Herbs & Served with Bulgar Pilav, Ezme (Turkish Salsa) and Carrot-Red Cabbage Slaw

                                                                            • Grilled Lamb Chops$29.95

                                                                              Thyme & Pepper Marinated Lamb Chops Served with Sautéed Vegetables & Smoked Eggplant Puree

                                                                              • Shrimp Casserole$21.95

                                                                                Tomatoes, Green Peppers, Onions, Garlic, Mint in Tomato Sauce with Kashkaval Cheese

                                                                                • Grilled Salmon$26.95

                                                                                  Char-Grilled Salmon Served with Mashed Potatoes & Sautéed Spinach

                                                                                  • Kuru Fasulye & Pilav$19.95

                                                                                    White Beans Stew with Tomatoes, Onions & Green Peppers. Served with White Rice

                                                                                    • Cauliflower Stew$19.95

                                                                                      Cauliflower, Chickpeas, Onions, Tomatoes, Carrots & Served with White Rice

                                                                                      • Manti$21.95

                                                                                        Turkish Ravioli Stuffed with Ground Beef & Served with Garlic Yogurt and Anatolian Sauce

                                                                                        Sides

                                                                                        • French Fries$5.00

                                                                                          • Sautéed Vegetables$5.00

                                                                                            • Plain Yogurt$5.00

                                                                                              • Bulgur Pilav$5.00

                                                                                                • White Rice$5.00

                                                                                                  Last updated: November 13, 2022

                                                                                                  What 1,740 people are saying

                                                                                                  Ottoman Taverna 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

                                                                                                  4.6
                                                                                                  4.6 based on recent ratings
                                                                                                  • 4.6Food
                                                                                                  • 4.5Service
                                                                                                  • 4.5Ambience
                                                                                                  • 4.4Value

                                                                                                  Noise • Moderate

                                                                                                  Review summary

                                                                                                  AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                                                                  Ottoman Taverna offers "authentic Turkish cuisine" with "exceptional dining experiences" and "superb food and service." Guests praise its "wonderful ambiance" and "attentive staff," making it a "hidden gem" in DC. However, be mindful of a 20% service fee. Despite occasional noise, it's a delightful choice for quality meals.
                                                                                                  1,740 Reviews

                                                                                                  1. Anand

                                                                                                    Washington DC2 reviews

                                                                                                    5.0

                                                                                                    Dined on April 25, 2025

                                                                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                                                                    2. Food 5
                                                                                                    3. Service 5
                                                                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                    It’s an exceptional dining experience with authentic Turkish cuisine, as good as what you would experience in Turkiye.

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                                                                                                  2. OpenTable Diner

                                                                                                    Philadelphia1 review

                                                                                                    2.0

                                                                                                    Dined on April 23, 2025

                                                                                                    1. Overall 2
                                                                                                    2. Food 1
                                                                                                    3. Service 5
                                                                                                    4. Ambience 3
                                                                                                    We have previously dined at Ottoman Taverna in the past, and the food was amazingly good. However, we recently went back expecting the same high quality and were very disappointed. All of the various meats did not taste right and they were tough and undercooked. There was also a large event being hosted there which generated a lot of noise and probably impacted the quality of our experience. However the staff members were really friendly, which was the one good thing about this particular visit.

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                                                                                                  3. Spencer VIP

                                                                                                    Greater Boston8 reviews

                                                                                                    5.0

                                                                                                    Dined on April 20, 2025

                                                                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                                                                    2. Food 5
                                                                                                    3. Service 4
                                                                                                    4. Ambience 3
                                                                                                    Was quiet and calm. The food was outstanding, and the staff were understanding of allergies, and great vibe to the place.

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                                                                                                  4. Alex VIP

                                                                                                    Greater Boston66 reviews

                                                                                                    4.0

                                                                                                    Dined on April 13, 2025

                                                                                                    1. Overall 4
                                                                                                    2. Food 4
                                                                                                    3. Service 4
                                                                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                    The food was good, but the restaurant might've been so loud that our server didn't hear us properly once or twice. A few glitches happened, including their card reader breaking. I also found their additional, mandatory 20% fee on every dish confusing, borderline misleading? The food was great though.

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                                                                                                  5. Rachel

                                                                                                    Seattle3 reviews

                                                                                                    5.0

                                                                                                    Dined on April 11, 2025

                                                                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                                                                    2. Food 5
                                                                                                    3. Service 5
                                                                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                    Exceptional. We returned the next day for a second meal. That amazing!!!!

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                                                                                                  6. Monique VIP

                                                                                                    Boise49 reviews

                                                                                                    5.0

                                                                                                    Dined on April 10, 2025

                                                                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                                                                    2. Food 4
                                                                                                    3. Service 5
                                                                                                    4. Ambience 4
                                                                                                    It is a local restaurant for us, a block away. We often eat here and the food is consistently good quality and tasty. It’s not a special restaurant for me but a great neighborhood restaurant.

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                                                                                                  7. Hillary

                                                                                                    New York City3 reviews

                                                                                                    5.0

                                                                                                    Dined on March 31, 2025

                                                                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                                                                    2. Food 5
                                                                                                    3. Service 5
                                                                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                    Delicious food! Convenient location to area hotels and convention center with a great menu. Be aware prices are 20% higher than what is on menu before any tax or gratuity. We still felt it was a good value for the high quality of food but heard some others complaining so just something to be mindful of. We will likely return next time we are in DC.

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                                                                                                  8. Shweta

                                                                                                    Omaha1 review

                                                                                                    5.0

                                                                                                    Dined on March 30, 2025

                                                                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                                                                    2. Food 5
                                                                                                    3. Service 5
                                                                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                    Accommodated our large party in a short notice! Food was great!

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                                                                                                  9. Rich

                                                                                                    Washington DC5 reviews

                                                                                                    5.0

                                                                                                    Dined on March 30, 2025

                                                                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                                                                    2. Food 5
                                                                                                    3. Service 5
                                                                                                    4. Ambience 4
                                                                                                    This place is a hidden gem… so much good, authentic quality food and service. The all inclusive price (drinks even) is an amazing deal!

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                                                                                                  10. Karuna

                                                                                                    New York City2 reviews

                                                                                                    4.0

                                                                                                    Dined on March 29, 2025

                                                                                                    1. Overall 4
                                                                                                    2. Food 5
                                                                                                    3. Service 3
                                                                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                    The food was wonderful and the ambiance was great! The restaurant was not too busy when we went which is why we were surprised that our main entrees took ~45 minutes to arrive after the appetizers. The desserts took about 20 minutes after the table was cleared following the entrees. Unfortunately people in our party needed to leave prior to desserts being served because of timing. The food was worth the wait, just a little disappointing

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                                                                                                  FAQs

                                                                                                  Ottoman Taverna does offer delivery in partnership with Chow Now and Uber Eats. Ottoman Taverna also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (202) 847-0389.

                                                                                                  Ottoman Taverna is rated 4.6 stars by 1740 OpenTable diners.

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

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                                                                                                  Booked 41 times today
                                                                                                  Google Map for Ottoman Taverna

                                                                                                  425 I St NW, Washington, DC 20001

                                                                                                  Dining areas

                                                                                                  Additional information

                                                                                                  • Award-winning
                                                                                                    1. MICHELIN Bib Gourmand 2022
                                                                                                  • Cross street
                                                                                                    4th and I Street NW
                                                                                                  • Neighborhood
                                                                                                    Mount Vernon Square
                                                                                                  • Hours of operation
                                                                                                    Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–2:45 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–2:45 pm Dinner Daily 3:00 pm–9:00 pm
                                                                                                  • Price
                                                                                                    $30 and under
                                                                                                  • Cuisines
                                                                                                    Turkish, Mediterranean
                                                                                                  • Dining style
                                                                                                    Casual Elegant
                                                                                                  • Dress code
                                                                                                    Smart Casual
                                                                                                  • Parking details
                                                                                                    Street Parking
                                                                                                  • Public transit
                                                                                                    The restaurant is situated in between Judiciary Square and Chinatown metro stations in Mount Vernon Triangle along the red, green and yellow lines.
                                                                                                  • Payment options
                                                                                                    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
                                                                                                  • Executive chef
                                                                                                    Mustafa Essizoglu
                                                                                                  • Additional
                                                                                                    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
                                                                                                  • Website
                                                                                                    https://ottomantaverna.com/
                                                                                                  • Phone number
                                                                                                    (202) 847-0389
                                                                                                  • Catering
                                                                                                    Catering menus are available upon request
                                                                                                  • Private party facilities
                                                                                                    Ottoman Taverna features the Sultan’s Table (Chef’s table) with 12 seats. We have 3 private dining rooms, with the smallest accommodating 30 people and the two largest combined seating 90.
                                                                                                  • Private party contact
                                                                                                    Felicia Ruffino: (202) 847-0389

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