Kitchen Istanbul

Name: Kitchen Istanbul
Address: 349 Clement Street, San Francisco, CA, United States, 94118
Telephone: (415) 753-9479
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.9

4.9

984 Reviews

$30 and under

Turkish

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Welcome to Kitchen Istanbul,
Where the exotic centuries-old recipes meet with local ingredients to transform into unforgettable flavors that will make you come back for more. Owner and executive chef Emrah Kilicoglu pays close attention to what goes in the kitchen as well as on the restaurant floor. He personally visits each table to make sure that the customers get the ultimate Turkish dining experience where the customer is treated as a guest in his house.
Mr. Kilicoglu is not new to the San Francisco gastronomic scene: since March, 2012 he was the co-owner of Troya Clement and contributed to becoming a stable among Turkish restaurants in the Bay Area. He carefully crafted Kitchen Istanbul's menu to incorporate lots of traditional mezes (Turkish style appetizers), each with a distinct kick to represent a specific region in the Mediterranean area. Just a look at the main dishes will make your mouth water, no matter if you are a meat lover or a veggie lover.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Aug 19, 2022

7:00 PM

Booked 12 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(415) 753-9479

Other options

Order online

Additional information

Dining style
Elegant Dining
Cuisines
Turkish, Greek
Hours of operation
Lunch Mon, Wed–Sun 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Mon, Wed–Sun 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
Phone number
(415) 753-9479
Website
http://www.kitchenistanbulsf.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Emrah Kilicoglu
Catering
Please call for details.
Private party facilities
.
Private party contact
Emrah Kilicoglu: (415) 509-3716

Location
349 Clement Street, San Francisco, CA 94118
Neighborhood
Richmond District
Cross street
5th Avenue
Parking details
Street parking. Public Parking on 6th avenue between Clement and Geary.
Additional
Beer, Corkage Fee, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 984 people are saying

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4.9

4.9 based on recent ratings

4.9Food
4.9Service
4.7Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

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Kate
San Francisco
2 reviews
vip
4.0
2 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
overall4food5service5ambience5
Very noisy
TL
TristanL
Chicago
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had such a good time with the wine list and menu that we stayed a little too long. They were very polite about having another reservation waiting and we never felt rushed while we were eating. Fantastic service and an amazing wine list. Wish they were still open for lunch.
MF
MsFoodie
San Francisco
154 reviews
vip
4.0
154 reviews
Dined on August 6, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
Prices have gone up since Covid, but that's understandable because the number of tables have really been reduced. This is one of the few Bay Area restaurants that has reliably good Turkish/Mediterranean food. The mezes are excellent. We particularly loved the beans under the shrimp and the muhummara dip but they're all good. Plus the dessert menu has Künefe. For wine lovers, the wine list is heaven, but not cheap. The service is excellent and we were so pleased they honored our special requests.
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aaaa
New York Area
55 reviews
vip
5.0
55 reviews
Dined on August 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Perfection.
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 4, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Great food even better service
M
Momo
San Francisco
16 reviews
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on August 4, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fabulous experience! wonderful fresh tasty food, good wines, and very congenial service and atmosphere
PB
PaulB
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 31, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
My vegan wife and I really enjoyed our dinner. It’s a well appointed restaurant with a fabulous wine selection. The menu is well balanced with plenty of options for vegetarians and meat lovers. We particularly enjoyed the cauliflower and the Brussels sprout appetizers that were served as a mezze. We’ll definitely be back.
J
Jole
San Francisco
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on July 25, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We love this places. Great food great service great ambience. Absolutely incredible selection of wine.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on July 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing food and wine! Cannot wait to return
SA
SunnyA
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
This is a magical treasure…I always feel like family and the food and ambience is exquisite!!
BS
BfromSweden
San Francisco
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on July 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fresh absolutely delicious food. Wonderful thoughtful service. Mind-blowing winelist.
s
sffilaki
San Francisco
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on July 1, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience4
Lovely staff, fresh and authentic (served hot!) food. Appreciated the table spacing for comfort and safety.
CS
CarolS
San Francisco
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on June 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Really great service. Food and wine was wonderful!
F
Foodie
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 21, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
SO YUMMY, especially the feta cigars and zucchini fritters.
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on June 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Outstanding service and wine list at a neighborhood restaurant. The food was perfectly executed.
b
bakajohnny
San Francisco
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on June 4, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
I love this place. One of the nicer places to dine in the city for a great price.
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on May 31, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful food! Very kind and knowledgeable servers. The wine selection is amazing, make sure you ask the servers about good pairing. Will Be back!
f
frenchtable
San Francisco
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on May 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
delicious food served by wonderful, knowledgeable folks.
AI
AndreyI
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
One of my favorite experiences in the city! The wine selection is quite amazing. Great hospitality and killer lamb.
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Very nice. Interesting and good food. Friendly helpful service. A fun reminder of Istanbul!
VI
VenkateshI
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 3, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and ambience. A neighborhood favorite I recommend to everyone (not in the neighborhood).
JR
JanR
San Francisco
7 reviews
3.0
7 reviews
Dined on April 18, 2022
overall3food2service4ambience3
Extensive expensive wine list. Menu wasn’t very exciting. Rather limited. Food was good but not for the price.
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sfeater
San Francisco
109 reviews
vip
5.0
109 reviews
Dined on April 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
This place is a real gem. The food was divine, even though I wish there were a vegetarian entree option (I feel that way about a number of restaurants though). I managed to pull together a vegetarian meal from all the side and appetizer options. The two salad options are fantastic, and I am glad we ordered one of each because they are both unique and delicious. The service was attentive and the timing of all the dish arrivals was the best we could hope for. My partner's moussaka was a little light on eggplant, and I thought the spread / bread platter would have benefitted from one more slide of bread to balance out the bread / spread ratio, but overall we were quite pleased with this place, and we'd definitely go again.
GL
GregoryL
New England
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on April 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Three of us split 3 metze (appetizers) and a couple entrees. Fantastic range of flavors. Absolutely recommend the roasted cauliflower - and also recommend asking the staff for suggestions. Our waitress was great! Very good selection of wines.
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on April 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Wonderful service, very good food & excellent wines.
r
rebelo
San Francisco
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on April 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
fantastic wine list, superbly crafted food to match, fantastic wine list, attentive professional service—did I mention the fantastic wine list?!
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great service. Great wines. Amazing food! I can’t wait to go back for another meal.
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on April 4, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Loved the food and wine and the ambiance!
s
sfsomm
San Francisco
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 3, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was incredible and best natural wine list in the city. Go here now!
JG
JenniferG
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 27, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
I had heard about the vast, well-priced wine selections- very true. Food was delicious too, and service was pre- Covid great. (A rarity now, with staffing issues everywhere.) Clean, fresh design, nice ambiance. I will definitely be back. Wish I lived closer.
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
44 reviews
5.0
44 reviews
Dined on March 27, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was amazing. Staff was very inviting and patient with helping to select the perfect wine. Highly recommend.
f
food4thought
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on March 25, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
excellent food and service. I appreciate the low noise volume (especially when dining early).
OT
OpenTable Diner
Orlando
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Really enjoyed our dinner. Food was great but the owner and team are truly fantastic!
A
Annalah
San Francisco
15 reviews
vip
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on March 24, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience3
The food was superb and unusual. Special praise for the roasted cauliflower appetizer, the roasted pepper dip, and the lamb kebabs. The owner also was very welcoming, knowledgeable, interesting. Our only complaint is that the restaurant is too loud, with hard surfaces that look great but amplify sound. They played wonderful French music, but you couldn't hear it, or each other. Still, we'll definitely go again.
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
13 reviews
vip
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on March 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food. Prices got higher though.
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Flavorful food, thoughtfully curated wine-list and kind staff. Highly recommend!
J
Jacqueline
Seattle
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on March 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
I LOVE the menu at Kitchen Istanbul ~ fresh, delicious, so aromatic! The staff want to know if your are gluten intolerant so they can make sure you receive a gluten-free meal. The service, including consultation on gluten food, was most helpful! My meal was delicious AND gluten-free. I will return whenever possible. Also, be sure to check out their wine selection. Cheers!
JF
JacobF
San Francisco
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on March 5, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food transports you; the service makes you feel at home.
m
mercules
San Francisco
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on March 4, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
I live in Turkey part time, and I have never had food as good as I had last night at Kitchen Istanbul. They take traditional Turkish recipes and elevate them to haute cuisine by subtle blends of fresh ingredients and subtle multi-layered spices. The service is wonderful, and the atmosphere and inviting and warm. It's one of the finest restaurants in which I've ever dined, both here in the USA and around the world. It's a perfect place for special occasions.
JK
JanetK
Central Coast
87 reviews
vip
4.0
87 reviews
Dined on March 2, 2022
overall4food4service2ambience4
Pleasant but extremely slow service. Even with all staff shortages this was really really slow. The food was delicious and beautifully presented. We were very happy with the shrimp, cauliflower, brussels sprouts and hummus/pita dishes!

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Sealed or wrapped utensils used
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
Physical distancing
- Limited number of seated diners
- Distancing maintained in common areas
- Extra space between tables

Protective equipment
- Waitstaff wear masks
- Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
- Diner temperature check required
- Staff temperature check required

FAQs

You can order delivery directly from Kitchen Istanbul using the Order Online button. Kitchen Istanbul also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (415) 753-9479.

Kitchen Istanbul is rated 4.9 stars by 984 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Aug 19, 2022

7:00 PM

Booked 12 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(415) 753-9479

Other options

Order online

349 Clement Street, San Francisco, CA 94118

Additional information

Cross street
5th Avenue
Neighborhood
Richmond District
Hours of operation
Lunch Mon, Wed–Sun 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Mon, Wed–Sun 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
Cuisines
Turkish, Greek
Dining style
Elegant Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street parking. Public Parking on 6th avenue between Clement and Geary.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Executive chef
Emrah Kilicoglu
Additional
Beer, Corkage Fee, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.kitchenistanbulsf.com/
Phone number
(415) 753-9479
Catering
Please call for details.
Private party facilities
.
Private party contact
Emrah Kilicoglu: (415) 509-3716

Kitchen Istanbul

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

Other options

Additional information

Menu

What 984 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Sort by

Filters

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing

Physical distancing

Protective equipment

Screening

FAQs

Does Kitchen Istanbul offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Kitchen Istanbul restaurant rated?

Is Kitchen Istanbul currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

Other options

Additional information