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   kiddif

   Washington DC

   59 reviews

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   5.0

   59 reviews

   Dined on December 10, 2022

   overall5food5service4ambience4

   Wonderful, fresh bread, tender lamb, great mezze--what more could you want?

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   Renee

   Washington DC

   31 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   31 reviews

   Dined on October 30, 2022

   overall5food5service5ambience3

   The food was exceptional. Large portions with enough to take home for another meal. Very wonderful service from the staff. I had not been here before, but I shall definitely return.

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   OpenTable Diner

   Chicago

   3 reviews

   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on August 18, 2022

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Great food

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   MrAnim8

   Washington DC

   13 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   13 reviews

   Dined on August 12, 2022

   overall5food5service5ambience4

   Great little neighborhood gem. Tasty food, friendly and quick service.

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   OpenTable Diner

   Washington DC

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on July 31, 2022

   overall5food5service5ambience3

   The food was

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   OpenTable Diner

   Philadelphia

   1 review

   vip
   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on July 29, 2022

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   From the start to the end, hands down amazing food, service !! Drove 3 hours 🤷🏽‍♂️

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   KathyF

   Washington DC

   9 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   9 reviews

   Dined on July 23, 2022

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   This was our second visit here. We sat inside. The lamb shish was cooked perfectly! My family also enjoys the kofte. We will return

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   GerryAnn

   Washington DC

   6 reviews

   5.0

   6 reviews

   Dined on July 15, 2022

   overall5food5service5ambience4

   The food is excellent and varied. Love the cold and hot mezzes. Wait staff was helpful and kind.

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   JasonM

   Washington DC

   15 reviews

   vip
   4.0

   15 reviews

   Dined on July 13, 2022

   overall4food5service3ambience4

   Food was very good. The restaurant was busy on a Wednesday night and the staff seemed a little overwhelmed. The slow service didn’t take away from the great experience but if you are in a hurry, this may not be the best place to go. Also, be aware, the outside patio while very nice does allow smoking and quite a few folks enjoyed their cigarettes.

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    Soup

    Washington DC

    149 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    149 reviews

    Dined on June 30, 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience3

    This was our first visit and in general was quite lovely, and we will return for sure! The food was excellent: I had an assortment of both hot and cold mezze, and my partner had a beef entree. Our server was gracious and helpful, and the host/owner (?) also made us feel welcome. We chose to eat on their outside patio, which was the only negative experience. The traffic on Wilson Blvd is quite heavy, and noisy, and so everyone seated outside had to elevate their conversational level. The result was an unsatisfying experience in terms of conversation. Nest visit -- indoors!

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    PepperdinePatty

    Columbus

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on June 22, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience3

    Excellent food and service! Highly recommend for a business or family meal.

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    DaryaB

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 19, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Delicious food and nice cute outside patio. Very nice owner as well.

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    Leon

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on June 11, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Delicious food, great service and very affordable. The owner and staff are very friendly. We will surely go back soon!

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    Vlad

    Tampa

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on May 17, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Excellent service, awesome atmosphere and good food. I will come back at a later time

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    Pawmate

    Washington DC

    29 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    29 reviews

    Dined on May 17, 2022

    overall3food2service4ambience3

    The food was ok but the meat was dry. Service very accomodating.

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    LLBL

    Key West

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 4, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We had a great meal at Istanbul grill. Ate where it was quiet with nice lighting.

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    OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 17, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    The food and service were excellent. We will be back!

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    JencyF

    Washington DC

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 10, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Such a hidden gem in arlington. Delicious food and really good turkish coffee

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    AhmedQ

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 6, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Everything is good here but Mona service was charming. I will back again for Mona and delicious grill 🤍

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    CynthiaD

    San Francisco

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on April 2, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    Very good local restaurant with staff who can explain and care about the food.

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    Carly

    Atlantic City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 18, 2022

    overall5food4service5ambience4

    Had a great meal here last night. Three groups of diners on the patio appeared to be from Turkey, if that gives you any sense of it. We were very happy with the doner kabob and lamb stew over puréed eggplant as our entrees. Probably would skip the grilled eggplant in yogurt sauce hot mezze next time in favor of something else. Happy to have tried this restaurant and we’ll definitely be back.

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    StuK

    New York Area

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on March 11, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    Excellent food and service, they continue to upgrade the decor since they took over from a Mexican restaurant several years ago. Try the Adana Kabob (either lamb or chicken) and sip some Raki (a Turkish anise flavored liquor) with appetizers and lavish bread. Desserts are also excellent. Only downside is a small parking lot but street parking available across WilsonBlvd.

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    Nicciwhee

    London

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 25, 2022

    overall5food4service5ambience4

    Our family loves Istanbul Grill. The food is great and the service is phenomenal! We also really enjoy the Turkish wine and our son loves the dark cherry juice. If you haven’t been in a while, they’ve decorated inside. There’s a beautiful mural of Istanbul and gorgeous light fixtures.

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    Clint

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 15, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Food was delicious and the service was fantastic!

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    TFor

    Washington DC

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 3, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    A neighborhood gem! You have to try this “hole in the wall” spot for some of the best Turkish/Mediterranean cuisine. The food is truly outstanding, and the service is great. The owner couldn’t be more friendly and accommodating. 10/10 recommend!

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    olena

    Miami

    39 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    39 reviews

    Dined on January 31, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Delicious food!

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    OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on November 18, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Always an amazing experience!! The best Turkish food I’ve ever had!! So yummy and fresh!! The ambiance is beautiful and very enjoyable!! We always have a lovely time dining here!

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    olena

    Miami

    39 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    39 reviews

    Dined on November 10, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great food and service!!! Our waitress Elivina was amazing!!! What a wonderful experience. We will be back for sure.

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    acaba

    Washington DC

    70 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    70 reviews

    Dined on November 6, 2021

    overall5food5service4ambience4

    It's a nice Turkish restaurant with parking spaces around. Really good food, traditional İskender and döner were excellent! Also have a nice desert menu with traditional kazandibi, baklava etc... They have been improving the decorations with pictures from Turkey and pretty light fixtures.

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    Zenon

    Washington DC

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on October 23, 2021

    overall5food5service4ambience4

    Outstanding authentic Turkish food, a hidden gem! If they also served Halim, the amazing grilled roasted sheep milk cheese mezze, it would be even better (hint, hint)!

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    DavidS

    New York Area

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on September 24, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Thanks to Turgut and his staff for wonderful service and great food. I'm so glad this restaurant survived the pandemic. Food and wine is authentic Turkish. Heartily recommended.

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    OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 24, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    It was an amazing experience, wonderful hosts and great food, nothing else you need!

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    Inigo

    Washington DC

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on August 12, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    Really good and flavorfull food, fast and friendly service, large plates, good for sharing. This is a hidden Jem in Arlington.

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    OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 7, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Extremely polite staff that are very helpful in navigating the menu. Excellent food.

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    OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on July 25, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Their hospitality and taste of food are all excellent. Kebabs, salad and dessert that we ordered were so fresh, tasty and authentic. We ordered doner kebab, Kofte and lamb chops with bean salad and Ayran (cold beverage made of yogurt), they were all well cooked and delicious. kebabs here are not too spicy or salty, so our toddler enjoyed her kofte, plus the great rice pudding. Very kid-friendly team!

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    Star13

    Dublin

    29 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    29 reviews

    Dined on July 23, 2021

    overall4food4service5ambience4

    Good food. Excellent service. I recommend this restaurant.

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    statusk

    Washington DC

    66 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    66 reviews

    Dined on July 10, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Food was excellent. Interesting selection some familiar some very new to us items. Patio is great on a nice night but be aware the fire station is in the area so you might get some fire engines. Service is very homey and neighborhood feel. Good size portions bread was awesome.

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    ChristopheC

    Washington DC

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on June 17, 2021

    overall5food5service4ambience5

    Excellent food, very authentic, nice outdoor patio. Low-key place that’s great for grabbing dinner with a group of friends. Added plus is no time limit on tables

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    Star13

    Dublin

    29 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    29 reviews

    Dined on June 4, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    A neighborhood gem! Loved the food! Istanbul Grill is now my favorite restaurant in Ballston!

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    DennisD

    Washington DC

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on May 30, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience3

    Wonderful neighborhood restaurant specializing in Turkish cuisine. Great service, tasty meal.

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