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Ottoman Taverna, Washington, DC
Award-winning

Ottoman Taverna

4.6 (1747)
$30 and under
Turkish
425 I St NW, Washington, DC 20001

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 20 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.

Dining areas

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
  • 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
  • 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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What 1,747 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
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • District of Columbia

    Good for groups

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Ottoman Taverna offers an "exceptional dining experience" with "authentic Turkish cuisine." Guests rave about its "amazing taste" and "variety of kabobs." The "service is attentive" and atmosphere "charming." Some patrons note the 20% service charge, yet the "food and service" consistently "impress." A "hidden gem" in DC!
1,747 Reviews
  1. Sefak

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Exquisite Turkish Cuisine with Fine Dining Experience. Authentic Turkish Flavors in a Fine Dining Setting.

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  2. Noel

    Coastal Georgia1 review

    1.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    I'm going to be kind and not share my thoughts. . .

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  3. Umar

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very good food, amazing taste, variety of kabobs. First time trying Turkish food and was quite impressed, would definitely come again.

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  4. James

    Virginia5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and service. I will go back for sure.

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  5. Mauli VIP

    San Antonio44 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and service was great. However, was surprised by the 20% additional service charge ( clearly stated in the menu) even for a party of 3, which was to cover “rising operating cost” and was not a top. Tip was supposed to be extra.

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  6. Joanna

    Unspecified1 review

    4.0

    Dined on June 13, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Very good food as always. Been there a couple of times this past year. Service was quick, but could have checked on us more. Overall, experience was very good.

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  7. Janet

    Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 21, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Very disappointed in the bread. I usually eat at Lebanese restaurants and the bread at this restaurant was hard and not tasty. I had the vegetarian Mussaka and I did not like it at all. Too greasy and spicy. Fellow diners who had the lamb chops and the salmon were pleased with their meals.

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  8. Rick VIP

    Washington, D.C. Area12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    After theatre we sampled three hot mezes at a sidewalk table (roasted cauliflower, and yogurt dressing; savory stuffed eggplant; and butter shrimp in chili and turkey spices), each of them excellent, with a delightful Turkish Sauvignon Blanc. Come back for dinner another time.

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  9. Blake VIP

    Philadelphia County8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Everything we had was delicious! Would go back again.

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  10. Anand

    Washington, D.C. Area2 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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FAQs

Ottoman Taverna does offer delivery in partnership with 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 1747 OpenTable diners.

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

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  2. United States
  3. Washington, D.C. Area
  4. District of Columbia
  5. Mount Vernon Square

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 20 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
  • Phone number
  • 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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