Ottoman Taverna
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Additional information
- Dining style
Casual Elegant
- 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
- 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: (855) 385-6856
- Location
- Neighborhood
Mt. 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
Soups & Salads
Red Lentil Soup$7.95
Red Lentils, Onions, Carrot, Potato
Shepherd Salad$11.95
Chopped Tomatoes, Cucumbers, Onions, Green Peppers, Walnuts, Parsley, Lemon Dressing
Greek Salad$11.95
Romaine Hearts, Beets, Red Onion, Olives, Tomatoes, Cucumber, Feta Cheese, Lemon Dressing
Cold Meze
Hummus$7.95
Chickpeas Spread with Tahini, Lemon Salt, Olive Oil, Pine Seeds
Haydari$7.95
Fresh Labneh Yogurt Flavored with Mint, Dill, Olive Oil & Walnut
Atom$7.95
Garlic-Yogurt, Celery, Sundried Chili & Tomato
Ezme$6.95
Sundried Tomato Paste with Onion, Green Pepper, Garlic, Parsley and Turkish Spices
Pembe Sultan$7.95
Beets, Labneh Yogurt, Garlic, Olive Oil
Muhammara$7.95
Red Pepper Spread with Walnuts & Olive Oil
Çiğ Köfte$7.95
Six Pieces of Bulgur-Wheat Kofta with Tomato Paste, Red Peppers, Turkish Spices
Moutabal$7.95
Charred-Eggplant, Yogurt, Tahini, Garlic, Olive Oil
Imam Bayildi$11.95
Roasted Eggplant Stuffed with Tomatoes, Onions, & Olive Oil
Hot Meze
Sigara Böreği$10.50
Feta Cheese, Onions & Parsley Wrapped in Homemade Dough
Falafel$9.50
Chickpea-Vegetable Fritters with Yogurt Sauce
Patates Köfte$10.50
Potato Cakes with Crumbled Feta & Yogurt Sauce
Anatolian Dolma$11.95
Grape Leaves Stuffed with Rice, Pine Nuts & Raisins, with Yogurt Sauce
Butter Shrimp$14.50
Sautéed Butter Shrimp with Sundried Chili & Turkish Spices
Mücver$9.50
Pan-Seared Zucchini-Carrot Cakes, Onions, Dill
Içli Köfte$11.95
Bulgur Wheat Stuffed with Ground Lamb & Beef, Onion, Garlic, Walnuts & Parsley
Brussels Sprouts$9.95
Caramelized Onions, Garlic, Pine Nuts, Orange, Red Cabbage, Cream, Red Peppers, Lemon Juice
Meze Platters
Chef's Selection of Cold or Hot Meze Platters
Cold Meze Platter$23.90
Hummus, Pembe Sultan, Muhammara, Atom, Haydari, Moutabal
Hot Meze Platter$13.95
Sigara Boregi, Falafel, Patates Köfte, Mucver
Chefs Mixed Grill
Chef's Selection of Kebaps for Two Guests $57.50. Served with White Rice, Ezme (Turkish Salsa) and Carrot-Red Cabbage Slaw
Lamb Chops
Köfte
Chicken Şiş
Adana Kebap
Döner Kebap
Beef Kebaps
Döner Kebap$21.75
Thinly Sliced Beef Döner Kebap Served with White Rice, Ezme (Turkish Salsa) & Carrot-Red Cabbage Slaw
İskender Kebap$23.50
Thinly Sliced Beef Döner Kebap Served Over Toasted Pita Bread with Tomato Sauce & Yogurt
Adana Kebap$23.95
Char-Grilled Spicy Ground Beef Kebap Seasoned with Red Peppers & Spices. Served with Bulgur Pilav, Ezme (Turkish Salsa) & Carrot-Red Cabbage Slaw
Beyti Kebap$24.95
Char-Grilled Spicy Ground Beef Kebap Wrapped in Lavash Bread with Eggplant Salad. Served with Tomato Sauce & Yogurt
Inegol Köfte$23.95
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$22.95
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 Salad. Served with Tomato Sauce & Yogurt
Tavuk şiş$22.90
Char-Grilled ChickenCubes Seasoned with Turkish Spices & Served with Bulgur Pilav, Ezme (Turkish Salsa) & Carrot-Red Cabbage Slaw
Tavuk Köfte$22.00
Char-Grilled Ground Chicken Kofta Seasoned with Turkish Spices & Served over PitaBread with Tomato & Yogurt Sauce
Ottoman Classics
Moussaka$19.95
Eggplant, Potato, Ground Beef, Bechamel Sauce & Kashkaval Cheese
Grilled Lamb Chops$28.95
Thyme & Pepper Marinated Lamb Chops Served with Sautéed Baby Vegetables & Smoked Eggplant Puree
Shrimp Casserole$19.00
Tomatoes, Green Peppers, Onions, Garlic, Mint in Tomato Sauce with Kashkaval Cheese
Grilled Salmon$25.50
Char-Grilled Salmon Served with Mashed Potatoes & Sautéed Spinach
Kuru Fasulye & Pilav$18.90
White Beans Stew with Tomatoes, Onions & Green Peppers. Served with White Rice
Cauliflower Stew$19.00
Cauliflower, Chickpeas, Onions, Tomatoes, Carrots & Served with White Rice
Manti$18.95
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
Brussels Sprouts$9.95
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- 4.4Value
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Safety precautions
Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- 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
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 1143 OpenTable diners.
Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.
Make a reservation
Order delivery or takeout
Takeout
(202) 847-0389Delivery
425 I St NW Washington, DC 20001
Dining areas
Additional information
- Cross street
4th and I Street NW
- Neighborhood
Mt. 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
- 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
- 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: (855) 385-6856