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Istanbul Blue, Vienna, VA

Istanbul Blue

4.3 (422)
$30 and under
Turkish
523 Maple Ave W, Vienna, VA 22180

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2 people
7:00 PM

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Romantic
  • Good for special occasions
At Istanbul Blue Restaurant, you will instantly feel as though you walked into the city of Istanbul. We offer a variety of Mediterranean and Turkish dishes, all served within a comfortable, warm setting. The restaurant provides generous portions, while maintaining modest prices. Our specialty is authentic Turkish cuisine. Each dish is prepared with fresh ingredients and is hand made with care. When you are looking for something different yet delicious come visit Istanbul Blue Restaurant!

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Turkish
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Daily 11:00 am–5:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Neighborhood
    Vienna
  • Cross street
    Nutley St. NW
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Additional
    Beer, Delivery, Gluten-free Options, Kosher, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wine

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What 422 people are saying

Istanbul Blue 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

4.3
4.3 based on all time ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.2Service
  • 4.0Ambience
  • 4.1Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Istanbul Blue offers a delightful dining experience with "amazing flavors" and a warm, inviting atmosphere. The chef/owner's personal touch and specialty dishes like "salmon with crab stuffing" are standout features. While service can vary, the overall quality of food and ambiance make it a worthwhile visit.
422 Reviews
  1. Celia

    Washington, D.C. Area1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I really enjoyed the food and the warm welcome. The food was great.

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  2. Nancy

    Washington, D.C. Area12 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 4, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    I went with 4 other people. Everyone’s food was delicious, hot and made just for us. And very abundant. My diner sandwich was excellent. Waitress was a young woman. Not great. She forgot people’s drink orders. Couldn’t keep straight who ordered what food. Served each person’s meal separately so they either ate alone when it was served or waited for everybody to be served while their food got cold.

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  3. adele VIP

    Miami - Dade25 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Food and service were excellent even with a busy restaurant.

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  4. David

    Baltimore / Maryland36 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Went for Mother’s Day Brunch late morning - it was prominently advertised on their website, and when seated, also on their menus. Alas, they weren’t serving brunch, only sandwiches or dinner. Food was a solid 3 stars. Service was iffy (20% automatically added to all bills), especially as the upstairs began to fill.The chairs are massive wooden seats, quite comfortable but using a lot of space between tables. The upstairs quickly became a maze of patrons, chairs and tables as the servers tried to accommodate large parties. As far as I recall, the menu said nothing about an automatic service charge, and the server’s card reader conveniently suggested _additional tips_ of 20, 25, or 30% on top of the cost of meals,state & local taxes, and the 20% automatically added in. in all, there are several other better Turkish restaurants nearby in Arlington & McLean.

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  5. Ranny

    Washington, D.C. Area5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We used to dine at the predecessor restaurant frequently, but had moved away. In passing thru Vienna last week we noticed the new sign and made note. Made reservations and drove 20 miles to discover it was the same chef, just now he is the owner and he had owned it for some time. Waiter admitted it was his first week, but he was excellent and knowledgable. Bread, hors d’oeuvres and main course all very good. The home made cheese cake and tea were a welcome ending. Will return.

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  6. Tamara VIP

    Washington, D.C. Area13 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 25, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Went to Istanbal Blue with two girlfriends for lunch - it was our first visit. It's a charming restaurant with a very nice vibe. I appreciated that they still use white tablecothes! The atmosphere felt a tad elevated but far from stuffy or fancy. The service was prompt and effecient, The food came quickly and was very good. My only minor complaint was that the music seemed too loud for the small space. I would have preferred that it be turned down as I found it distracting.

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  7. Mark VIP

    Washington, D.C. Area47 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was an excellent dining experience! Everything was great and reminded us of some of the fine meals that we experienced in Turkey when which we visited last year. The lack of customers on a Saturday night was concerning and I hope this was an anomaly. Istanbul Blue deserves to thrive!

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  8. Alan VIP

    Washington, D.C. Area10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely wonderful! Five stars across the board. The chef/owner came out to talk to us and recommended his specialty, salmon with crab stuffing. The flavors were amazing - subtle, unique, and delicious. On a cold rainy day the atmosphere and warmth of the restaurant created a marvelous dining experience. We have dined here several times and are always amazed how ordinary ingredients can be turned into something so special.

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  9. Rosario

    Washington, D.C. Area7 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    The food at this place was good, but the service was awful. It was not the servers fault, they were clearly understaffed. One couple even got tired of waiting and left before their order was taken. You’d think they would‘ve made more of an effort on Valentine’s Day.

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  10. Brian

    Hawaii2 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on February 14, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    The place got to busy for the staff. It took forever to get drinks. Then we were served our main course without the side and then the rice took another 15 minutes... almost finished the main course without it. Not a good experience.

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FAQs

Istanbul Blue does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Istanbul Blue also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (703) 938-8948.

Istanbul Blue is rated 4.3 stars by 422 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
7:00 PM
Google Map for Istanbul Blue

523 Maple Ave W, Vienna, VA 22180

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Nutley St. NW
  • Neighborhood
    Vienna
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Daily 11:00 am–5:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Turkish
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Beer, Delivery, Gluten-free Options, Kosher, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wine
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