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Talulla's, Chapel Hill, NC
Talulla's, Chapel Hill, NC
Talulla's, Chapel Hill, NC
Talulla's, Chapel Hill, NC
Talulla's, Chapel Hill, NC

Talulla's

4.7
4.7
1150 Reviews
$30 and under
Turkish
Dear clients due to our staff's annual vacation leave out restaurant will temporarily close for business beginning on Wed July 20th, we will resume on Friday, August 12th, Sorry for the inconvenience.

Thank you.
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When you walk through the shadowed glass doors of Talulla's, an instant transformation begins to occur. Your mind and body begin to relax. Your ears pick up on the eclectic mix of music. Your eyes wonder around the walls, decorated in Turkish rugs; then the ceilings, scattered with warm, unique lighting pieces; then the floors... the dark, hardwood floors; and finally, across the plush seating areas, disguised by cushions and pillows and fabric leisurely draped around the frames.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 13 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Cuisines
    Turkish, Mediterranean
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch: Saturday & Sunday: 11:30am - 3:00pm; Dinner: Tuesday - Sunday: 4:30pm - 10:00pm
  • Phone number
    (919) 933-1177
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Aligül Sevil
  • Neighborhood
    Chapel Hill
  • Cross street
    Roberson Street
  • Parking details
    Talulla’s offers complimentary valet parking.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dancing, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, High Tea, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,150 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill

    Kid-friendly

  • Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill

    Healthy

  • Durham

    Best Food

  • Durham

    Best Ambiance

  • Durham

    Best Value

  • Durham

    Kid-friendly

  • Durham

    Good for groups

  • Durham

    Healthy

  • Durham

    Neighborhood gem

  • Durham

    Romantic

1,150 Reviews
  1. Armen

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The best Turkish restaurant in the area. A wide range of choices on the menu, excellent wine menu.

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  2. HopeH

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We went to celebrate my birthday with my vegan kids and had fabulous food and service, as always! The ambience, in the private, elevated booth, couldn't be beat!

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    Charlotte

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Really good flavor combinations; excellent ambiance for date or fun group; staff recommendations were great; service was a little slow, but we enjoyed our trip.

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  4. marianna42

    Raleigh

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on September 24, 2023

    overall5food4service4ambience5
    Food was delicious, bread outstanding, great ambience.

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  5. Aissat

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 24, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience2
    I choose this restaurant because I seatch an halal restaurant, the food is not bad but the quantity is really small for the price. I don’t know why at the final I paid an other price than what I have confirm at the payment (7$ more)

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  6. KarenR

    Raleigh

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our favorite place to go in Chapel Hill. The food is outstanding and unique. Thanks for a great meal.

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 21, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience3
    Greeted, seated after stating name and reservation time. Requested outside. Only three tables of guests inside. Food average. Really disappointed. Eggplant appetizer was good. Salmon with arugula salad. Plain. Received cut up pieces of salmon. No arugula, but mix of baby lettuces. Service was fine. What annoys me is that they did not notify OpenTable we ate here.

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  8. AANickName

    Charlotte

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on September 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great Turkish food. Bathrooms are clean. Service was great too. Little pricy compared the amount of food we got.

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  9. StephanieS

    Raleigh

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on September 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    One word: GO! Everything from being greeted at our table by one of the owner’s granddaughters, to the outstanding service and meal was outstanding. This is a cuisine that is experimental for anyone unfamiliar with it, but it’s still comfort food; delicious, well-executed comfort food.

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  10. Carol

    Greensboro

    15 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on August 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The service was excellent. A great family restaurant. Good, authentic Turkish cuisine. Awesome atmosphere.

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  11. OpenTable Diner

    Greensboro

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great good, nice ambience and wonderful service.

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  12. OpenTable Diner

    Richmond

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 21, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    The first person, male, we spoke to was not accommodating and had a very rude tone. There was a lady that came up after him and she was very helpful and also was very kind and how she spoke to us. She later on became our waiter And we’re very grateful that we ended up speaking to her because we were about to leave. The food was great for us.

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  13. OpenTable Diner

    Orlando

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on July 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Inviting warm little spot on Franklin Street. Deliciously spiced foods. Everything was warm, fresh, tasty and authentic, from apps to desert. Very nice service too.

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  14. OpenTable Diner

    Naples

    56 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    56 reviews

    Dined on July 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Talulla's is usually the first restaurant we go to when we are in Chapel Hill for the summer. The food is consistently excellent and we like the family that owns the restaurant. Service is always great. You can tell that it is a well managed business because the staff is the same year after year.

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  15. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Talulla’s has been a favorite of ours for years. Fabulous food and lovely staff!

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  16. meadowdude

    Raleigh

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on July 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Very good foid, staff is friendly, warm, and the ambience lovely

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  17. Guido

    Raleigh

    32 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    32 reviews

    Dined on June 24, 2023

    overall2food5service5ambience2
    The belly dancer was an annoyance and a distraction. We came to Tallulahs for the great food and to enjoy conversation with our friends. As we started dinner, very loud music started. The dancer, while probably good, was extremely intrusive. She seemed to think it was her job to get our attention — she spent a lot of time at our table — while we tried to get her to leave. While the food was excellent, as usual, the evening was ruined for all four of us.

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  18. HeatherB

    Greensboro

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on June 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Talulla's is a family favorite of ours, and we drive from Greensboro to have (what I'm told is) authentic Turkish food at this lively and friendly place. This time we ate outside and enjoyed some live music nearby. The pide bread, eggplant dip, and dumplings were delicious. On the weekend they serve slow roasted lamb shank, a special treat for sure and it was as good as ever. Definitely recommend Talulla's!

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  19. IndiraD

    Charlotte

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Love this restaurant and the gluten-free options are great!

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  20. John

    Raleigh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food, service and atmosphere were amazing! We loved it!

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  21. Keno

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 27, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience4
    My husband was disappointed with the quality of the lamb kebab, which was billed as a special dish available only on weekends. Rather than being succulent chunks of tender lamb (typical of a kebab), he received slices of dry, chewy lamb. I had the branzino (fish) — it was tasty, but had lots of bones. We have amazing Turkish/Mediterranean restaurants in Virginia, so we have high expectations. We would rate this restaurant average/good, not great.

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  22. Esme

    Richmond

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Superb food prepared by people who cherish the excellence of their nation’s cuisine and are dedicated to sharing its pleasures. A wonderful experience!

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  23. CaitlinJ

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing over all!! Great accommodations for our party

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  24. Nut4Wine

    Raleigh

    36 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    36 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall4food4service3ambience4
    This was Mother's Day and Graduation Day for UNC-CH, so things were a bit busy. The staff worked hard but there were some delays and trouble with the pacing. The wine pairing with the pre-fixe menu was not particularly interesting. However, we all loved the food and had a great time. This is one of my favorite restaurants and will certainly go back.

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  25. EleanorL

    Philadelphia

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    I love dining at Talullah's. It's become my favorite restaurant downtown for its delicious, well cooked food, delightful atmosphere, and excellent service. We made last minute reservations for the always crowded and unpredictable grad weekend - so glad to be able to get in. We were seated in the enviable little curtain hung cubby up a wee flight of steps, and were able to enjoy looking out at the busy restaurant. While the fixed price menu (three choices for $50) did not offer every dish I've ever loved at Talullah's, it did include plenty of variety. And I will say that I've never paid less for a meal there, since we usually order too lavishly. I tried the meat stuffed eggplant after the tabbouleh: tabbouleh was cuter and more elegant than I've usually had it. The eggplant was luscious, baked tender and a bit oily in the best way, stuffed with delicately spiced meat. Bit of yogurt sauce. The freshly baked bread was as good as ever - the caramelized milk pudding was delicious, jiggly, and light. We all tried cocktails instead of the wines (which I know are usually good and fairly priced). They were refreshing and uncommon, involving fresh herbs and tart cherry juice. Service was smooth and friendly, as always. Great job, Tallulah's. I even got carded! I'm 43, so this is more of a compliment than an inconvenience.

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  26. OpenTable Diner

    Charlotte

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This was our second trip to Tallula’s. This trip was even better than the first. The food was delicious, and the service was top-notch. We will definitely be back!

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  27. louist

    Orlando

    41 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    41 reviews

    Dined on May 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Classic, original Turkish food in a warm, inviting atmosphere with excellent service. It's a regular for us!!

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  28. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This is one of my favorite restaurants in the triangle. Lovely helpful service, always listen for specials. Excellent affordable wine. Went once and there was belly dancing…so festive. Manti so small we felt royal.

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  29. MLB88

    Raleigh

    26 reviews

    5.0

    26 reviews

    Dined on April 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our Sunday dinner with friends from Asheville was terrific! The atmosphere was light and airy, service was prompt and helpful. Lamb shank special was delicious as was the tomato braised vegetables. We ordered the sampler platter of cold dips which was delicious but seemed small for the price. The bread was great. Our server was very pleasant. We hadn’t been to Talulla’s since before the pandemic and we will definitely come back again!

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  30. Brixloki

    Raleigh

    14 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on April 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    The food was, as usual, delicious. Three of us had the fish special, the other had Sultan's Delight. Very nice wine selection, also.

    1 person found this helpful

  31. RBRS

    Raleigh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Cannot say enough great things about this place! Food was authentic and delicious - took me back to my travels to Istanbul. We will definitely be back to try more items from the menu!

    1 person found this helpful

  32. OpenTable Diner

    Las Vegas

    3 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 2, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Good quality food and great attentive service! This was our first time dining at this restaurant. Decent variety of vegetarian choices.

    1 person found this helpful

  33. maggielou

    New York Area

    55 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    55 reviews

    Dined on April 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great service. Great food. Tried so many different foods that we have we er had before. Get the sampler appetizer, salad and lamb shank.

    1 person found this helpful

  34. OpenTable Diner

    Raleigh

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Joana, our waitress, was wonderful! She helped us with entree selections, which were spot on. The food was delicious and we look forward to returning. The wine list was exceptional. We had a perfect birthday dinner and are raving about Talullas to all our friends!!!

    1 person found this helpful

  35. Sarah

    Baltimore

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    One of our favorite restaurants in the triangle--excellent food and atmosphere.

    1 person found this helpful

  36. dml808

    Philadelphia

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on March 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Really enjoyed the food, the service, and the ambience. We came in from out of town and would absolutely come back! The lamb, shrimp, and grape leaves were exceptional!

    1 person found this helpful

  37. HansN

    Raleigh

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on March 18, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Delicious, Have yet to be disappointed by a meal here.

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  38. Liz66

    Pittsburgh

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on March 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Beautiful restaurant, unique cocktails and delicious food!

    1 person found this helpful

  39. TanviS

    Charlotte

    11 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on February 19, 2023

    overall4food3service3ambience4
    The food quantity is way too small for the prices they have in my opinion. Salmon is $22 dollar but you get just 2 or 3 very very tiny pieces. Not worth it for me.

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  40. LauraB

    Raleigh

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 19, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    Very busy night. A little slow on initial service for drinks but after that everything flowed well. Wait staff was very congenial and helpful in explaining the menu. The restaurant was completely full so the noise level was moderately high. Despite that it was a pleasurable dining experience with excellent food.

    1 person found this helpful

FAQs

Talulla's offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (919) 933-1177.

Talulla's is rated 4.7 stars by 1150 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 13 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Talulla's

456 West Franklin Street, Chapel Hill, NC 27516

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Roberson Street
  • Neighborhood
    Chapel Hill
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch: Saturday & Sunday: 11:30am - 3:00pm; Dinner: Tuesday - Sunday: 4:30pm - 10:00pm
  • Cuisines
    Turkish, Mediterranean
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Talulla’s offers complimentary valet parking.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Aligül Sevil
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dancing, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, High Tea, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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