Ottoman Taverna

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   operaFan

   Washington DC

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 5 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Some of the best Turkish food I have had outside of Turkey. Makes me like DC a bit better.
   

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   JorgeD

   San Francisco

   4 reviews

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   2.0

   4 reviews

   Dined 6 days ago

   overall2food1service2ambience2

   Food was all poor quality ingredients. Mostly premade and heated. Non authentic. Will not recommend
   

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   ShazadC

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 6 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Service is fast, Menu is affordable - Nothing outrageous. I made a reservation for my father's birthday and they were able to bring out a baklava with a sparker attached to it. I appreciated that they did something for the occasion. Only downside was the coke might have been flat but the food was very good and big on portions.
   

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   EhabE

   1 review

   1.0

   1 review

   Dined on May 29, 2023

   overall1food1service3ambience3

   The food wasn’t good at all. Hummus wasn’t fresh, some of the dishes were simply cold. The falafel wasn’t properly cooked. I was disappointed.
   

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   KyleJ

   Washington DC

   2 reviews

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   3.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on May 29, 2023

   overall3food3service2ambience3

   Great brunch value, solid food options, service could use some improvement. First time dining at Ottoman Taverna and was really excited to try out their brunch product. Restaurant is large, so had no trouble getting a reservation just a day or two ahead of my desired brunch date. The restaurant was approximately 30-40% full on the day we brunched. Ottoman offers a bottomless brunch option with unlimited food and certain beverages. Enjoyed the drinks (bloody mary and mimosas), but was hard to capture the attention of our server for regular replenishment. Generally it seems like Ottoman tries to deliver all of the hot and cold mezze (apps) right out of the gate. One person in our party had an allergy to a particular ingredient, so we decided to request food items in smaller batches based on what that person could eat. We found that this request was slightly confusing to the staff, and at one point we had a variety of items that we didn't order delivered to the table. All that aside, the food was hot, fresh and tasty. Meals like this generate a lot of plates on a table, especially a two top, and the support team did an awesome job of quickly removing empty dishes. Overall a solid experience, would just like to see more attention from the servers on empty glasses and checking in on food orders.
   

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   melvay

   1 review

   4.0

   1 review

   Dined on May 28, 2023

   overall4food5service5ambience4

   The food was hands down delicious and the service was very good. We went for a weekend brunch, so noise level in main area was as expected. I prefer to dine where I don’t need to shout at others from across the table, so will definitely return at a different time of day/week. I really like that space can be divided up to accommodate different reserved spots. The bathroom needs brighter lighting.
   

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   AlishaD

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on May 28, 2023

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Food was delicious and absolutely loved the bottomless food and drinks
   

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   Gourmand

   New York Area

   3 reviews

   4.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on May 27, 2023

   overall4food4service4ambience3

   Food and service were good, but party at the next table was very loud and it kind of ruined our experience.
   

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   saby

   Chicago

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on May 21, 2023

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Great food and atmosphere.. Would go back again!!!
   

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    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4

    The food was great, they were slammed so it was a little hectic - we loved it. Will be back.
    

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    BriGuy

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Love this place. Always go for special occasions.
    

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    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    I had a great time at this restaurant, and I would come back again in the future. The food was delicious, and the service was outstanding. The atmosphere was relaxed and inviting, and I felt at ease throughout my meal. I highly recommend this restaurant, and I look forward to returning soon!
    

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    Mehdi

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 17, 2023

    overall3food3service2ambience5

    Food (meat) was cold but high quality and tasty. Service was so enthusiastic initially and then disappeared.
    

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    shwn

    Washington DC

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 15, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience3

    Food was decent. The appnwas a little burned and had to send it back. The chicken sis is plentiful, but a little dry.
    

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    DAks

    Washington DC

    12 reviews

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    3.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience4

    Good not great. Middle eastern food was not what we expected.
    

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    Chase

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Service was fantastic and food was delicious. Careful when sitting outside as you my be right in the sun.
    

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    ratedit

    San Francisco

    15 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5

    We had a large party celebration and the service was attentive and accommodating. Food was good and we enjoyed our dining experience here.
    

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    OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We had the Ottoman Experience brunch on a Saturday. The food quality is very high and some plates, like the İnegöl köfte, are better than most in Turkey. The iskender kebab is so much better than “İskender” restaurant in Bursa where this dish originated. The fresh pide (flat leavened bread with cumin seeds on top) was very good, especially with muhammara and other small meze size ezmes (spreads). We enjoyed all of the staff, who either are mostly or all efficient, intelligent, friendly Turkish students at local colleges and universities. We have been to several Turkish restaurants over 12 years in this area and this is the best for the food, ambiance, and service. It was definitely expensive for brunch. Children are half price. Otherwise, get a la carte. The whole table must have the full brunch. The ambiance is great. Parking is a huge hassle in that area but there is parking a block away under the Safeway.
    

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    MereH

    Washington DC

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 12, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4

    We had a lovely time celebrating Mother’s Day early. We all had the tasting menu and were able to try a variety of dishes. The staff is very welcoming and efficient. The atmosphere is good and energetic but a bit noisy. Definitely recommend.
    

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    Eric

    Chicago

    13 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on May 12, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience4

    Lively atmosphere but not so loud you cannot hear conversation. The crowd is very diverse - all ages, all ethnicities, quite a few tables that were extended family groups. Food was quite good and a lot of wonderful choices. I did not care for our wine (it was one of the Turkish selections), but that is just personal taste. Service was solid and friendly. We were a large group (table for 8) which is always hard to deal with, but no complaints. I would certainly go here again.
    

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    OpenTable Diner

    Pittsburgh

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 6, 2023

    overall5food5service3ambience3

    Great food, but it was very busy so the food took longer. Would come here again for sure.
    

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    OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    I love the environment there the food is delicious the staff very helpful and friendly
    

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    GonzaloR

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    A great experience in the city. Highly recommended. I’m going back soon. Very tasty and delicious food.
    

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    JillianM

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 25, 2023

    overall5food5service3ambience5

    This place is incredible. The Tour of Turkey is a little bit pricey but the portions are perfect and the TASTE is beyoooond.
    

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    Lisa

    Washington DC

    16 reviews

    4.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on April 25, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4

    This was my second time and i really enjoyed the entire experience. The food was great, service was gracious and responsive. The decor is wonderful and with beautiful fabrics, enabled my dinner companion and me to converse without shouting!
    

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    ErhanG

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Authentic Turkish food, very well done and presented.
    

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    b2k1973

    Washington DC

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on April 22, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience3

    Extremely loud. Not a good place for friends who haven’t seen each other in awhile to catch up. We could barely hear each other.
    

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    OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 22, 2023

    overall2food2service3ambience4

    Where’s the quality pita — warmed!?!? And where’s the amazing hummus? I expected a bit more from all the ambiance but the food was lackluster. The dolmas are okay but the stars are the Turkish coffee, the espresso martini (harum sultan), and the baklava.
    

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    JackieB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    Amazing and authentic Turkish food. We loved it so much we’re going back for a second round.
    

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    OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on April 22, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4

    Whenever we dine in Ottoman, food is always good as expected. Our server was really nice and kind. I suggest you to dine in here to taste Turkish foods.
    

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    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 22, 2023

    overall1food2service2ambience4

    Brunch was a let down. I will not be back. The bottomless mimosas were good but the food options were not good. The noise was just too much and it took 10 minutes for someone to come take our order. Then they brought the food out at weird times
    

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    OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on April 22, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5

    Great dining experience, food and ambience were great! Only issue was with the server having long hair, feels icky with hair being tossed around also lots of silverware and glass getting dropped by servers around.
    

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    AydinH

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 19, 2023

    overall4food2service4ambience1

    Soup and food we ordered were cold. food is prepared in a hurry.
    

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    OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    The staff are very kind and accommodating. Plus the food is amazing!
    

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    MarinaR

    Washington DC

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on April 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    La comida estaba excelente. El brunch es muy completo y el precio vale la pena.
    

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    Guest1

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 15, 2023

    overall1food2service1ambience1

    The place was very crowded, too noisy and the service was extremely slow. We took the all you can eat brunch but the portions were not only very small, served once, we could barely see our waiter and the food came very very slowly. Definitely very poor value for the money, will not go back and do not recommend especially for brunch
    

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    Vivek

    New York Area

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Fantastic food and service. Definitely going back multiple times. The noise levels are high but only because everyone's having a great time
    

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    OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 9, 2023

    overall2food3service3ambience3

    Friend retirement party First, upon arriving the lady at front desk said reservation was at 4:00 pm. I showed her email from open table that reservation was at 6:00 pm. Second, for a Michelin bib gourmand restaurant, giving paper napkins instead of cloth napkins is really a big let down. Food not exceptiional, bread given in the beginning wS hard and tasteless…
    

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    RevRex

    Washington DC

    5 reviews

    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on April 9, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience2

    Ottoman Taverna demonstrated why they are no-more Michellin rated anymore. The shift to chase a volume business has resulted in sub-par food and an ambience that resembles sardines in a can.
    

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    Adarys

    Washington DC

    9 reviews

    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on April 9, 2023

    overall4food3service4ambience4

    Fixed price brunch need tweaking. Less items, better explained. Did not get soup or salad items.
    

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