Talulla's

Name: Talulla's
Address: 456 West Franklin Street, Chapel Hill, NC, United States, 27516
Telephone: (919) 933-1177
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.8

4.8

1131 Reviews

$30 and under

Turkish

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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.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Jun 2, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 15 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(919) 933-1177

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
Website
http://www.talullas.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Aligül Sevil

Location
456 West Franklin Street, Chapel Hill, NC 27516
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

Featured in

Çoban Salatasi$11.00
A classic Turkish salad, tomatoes, cucumbers, red and green peppers, onion, fresh dill, mint, parsley, feta, extra virgin olive oil, lemon basil
Talulla's Salatasi$11.00
Arugula, spinach, red onions, tomatoes, cucumber, carrots, parsley, Gemlik olives, walnuts, feta, pomegranate dressing
Akdeniz Salatasi$11.00
Organic baby spring mix, stuffed grape leaves, basil vinaigrette, olives, tomatoes, cucumber, feta

Mezzes-Served Cold

Haydari$7.00
Cream of yogurt, dill, mint, garlic, walnuts
Patlican Ezmesi$8.00
Smoked eggplant puree, tahini, parsley and chopped walnuts, milk, olive oil
Acili Ezme$8.00
A spread made of spicy red peppers, tomatoes, green peppers, onion, walnuts, Aegean olive oil
Yaprak Dolmasi$8.00
Turkish grape leaves filled with our own blend of rice, walnuts, currant stuffing, olive oil
Mercimek Köftesi$7.00
Steamed red lentil, spicy antep pepper, scallions, mint, parsley, dill
Peynir Ve Zeytin Tabaği$13.00
(Cheese & Olive Platter) Turkish feta, aged Kasar cheese, Gemlik olives, cucumbers, tomatoes
Mezze Tabaği$18.00
Sampler platter including all of the cold vegetable mezzes

Mezzes-Served Hot

Antep Hummus$9.00
Hummus baked in a stone oven
Mücver$9.00
Fritters made from zucchini, feta, egg, scallions, dill, parsley served over a housemade garlicinfused yogurt sauce
Sigara Böreği$8.00
Rolled phyllo dough stuffed with Turkish feta, spinach, parsley, flash fried
Falafel$8.00
Deep fried patties, made of chickpeas, celery, parsley onions
Sebzeli Manti$9.00
Steamed dumplings stuffed with seasonal vegetables, served in a yogurt-garlic and tomato sauce
Manti$11.00
Steamed dumplings stuffed with ground lamb and beef, served in a yogurt-garlic and tomato sauce
Karides Şiş$11.00
Char-grilled gulf shrimp served with basel vinaigrette and lemon basil sauce
Sultan Ahmet Köfte$10.00
Herbed and grilled ground lamb and beef patties

Pideler-Turkish Pizzas

Kuşbaşili Pide$13.00
Marinated lamb cuts mixed with tomatoes, onions, red and green peppers, parsley, cheese
Sucuklu Pide$13.00
Feta, Kasar, Mozzarella, air-cured spicy beef sausage, topped with an egg
Ispanakli Pide$12.00
Feta, Kasar, Mozzarella, fresh baby spinach, onions, carrots, spices, cheese
Tavuklu Pide$12.00
Marinated Chicken breasts mixed with onions, red and green peppers, tomatoes, parsley, cheese
Sebzeli Pide$12.00
Fresh seasonal vegetables, red and green peppers, tomatoes, parsley feta and mozzarella
Peynirli Pide$11.00
Feta, Kasar, Mozzarella tomatoes, parsley

Ana Yemekler-Main Courses

Sebzeli Talulla's Güveç$16.00
Sautéed seasonal vegetables slowly casseroled in a rich tomato, herb sauce
Patlican Oturtmasi$16.00
Fried eggplant topped with a tomato sauce, mozzarella and feta, baked in a stone oven
Sebzeli Musakka$18.00
Layers of eggplant, zucchini, carrots, peas, peppers, onions, tomatoes and potatoes, topped with Bechamel sauce and cheese
Talulla's Güveç
Sautéed seasonal vegetables slowly casseroled in a rich tomato, herb and wine sauce presented with a choice of:
- Lamb$20.00
- Chicken$18.00
- Shrimp$21.00
Balik Böreği$18.00
Gulf Coast Tilapia wrapped in phyllo dough and baked in a stone oven, served over sautéed baby spinach, topped with pine nuts and red win sauce
Hünkar Beğendi (Sultan'S Delight)
A classic Ottoman dish served with over a creamy smoked eggplant sauce presented with a choice of cubed:
- Filet Mignon$22.00
- Chicken (Hormone Free)$20.00
- Lamb$22.00
Balik Şiş$22.00
Char-grilled wild salmon served with an arugula salad
Kuzu Şiş$22.00
Char-grilled lamb şiş kebabs
Köfte Kebabi$18.00
Grilled ground lamb and beef patties
Yaprak Döner Kebabi$20.00
Marinated lamb cooked on a rotating skewer, shaved in thin slices
Tavuk Şiş$18.00
Char-grilled chicken (hormone free) şiş kebabs
Dana Şiş$22.00
Filet Mignon (cubed) marinated and char-grilled
Adana Kebabi$19.00
Spicy ground lamb char-grilled on a wide skewer
İskender (Fri-Sat)$22.00
Döner Kebab on a bed of toasted Turkish bread, home-made yogurt and tomato sauce
Yoğurtlu Kebablar
Our house special kebab on a bed of toasted cubed Turkish pidde bread , home-made yogurt and tomato sauce served with a choice of:
- Köfte$19.00
- Chicken$19.00
- Lamb$22.00
- Adana$21.00

Sides

Cacik$5.00
Home Made Yogurt$5.00
Flat Bread (Lavas)$4.00
Bulgur Rice$5.00
Extra Bread$3.00

Drinks

Sarikiz Maden Suyu$3.00
Turkish sparkling mineral water
Şeftali Suyu$4.00
Turkish Peach Nectar
Çay$3.00
Vişne Suyu$4.00
A sweet and tart Turkish cherry juice
Uludağ Gazoz$4.00
Fruit essence soda from Turkey
Turkish Coffee$4.50
Kayisi Suyu$4.00
Turkish apricot nectar
Ayran$4.00
Turlkish yogurt with fresh mint

What 1,131 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.8Ambience
4.7Value

Noise • Moderate

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Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill
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John
Raleigh
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food, service and atmosphere were amazing! We loved it!
K
Keno
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
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.
AW
AndrewW
1 review
5.0
1 review
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!
CJ
CaitlinJ
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing over all!! Great accommodations for our party
NW
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.
EL
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.
OT
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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louist
Orlando
39 reviews
vip
5.0
39 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!!
OT
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.
ML
MLB88
Raleigh
25 reviews
5.0
25 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!
B
Brixloki
Raleigh
13 reviews
vip
5.0
13 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.
RB
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!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Las Vegas
2 reviews
vip
4.0
2 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.
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maggielou
New York Area
54 reviews
vip
5.0
54 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.
OT
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!!!
M
Madeline
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.
d
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!
HN
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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Liz66
Pittsburgh
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on March 1, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Beautiful restaurant, unique cocktails and delicious food!
TS
TanviS
Charlotte
9 reviews
vip
4.0
9 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.
LB
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.
KF
KimF
Raleigh
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on February 17, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We always enjoy dining at Tallulahs as the food is very good and the atmosphere is interesting and you can actually have a conversation with your friends and family while dining with tasty food and drinks!
SB
StephenB
Raleigh
46 reviews
vip
5.0
46 reviews
Dined on February 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Consistently excellent. Offering a cuisine that is not over- represented in this area and dine well
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on February 14, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience4
Valentines dinner was an enjoyable experience! Food was great, service was excellent. Seating was extremely close & very loud atmosphere (only negative). Will definitely have future dinners at Tatullas
LS
LiamS
Raleigh
35 reviews
vip
4.0
35 reviews
Dined on February 12, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience3
We always enjoy our meal at Talulla's and we will be back.
R
Reviewer
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 5, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Nice Night! Loved the food. The ambience is special.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Raleigh
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 28, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We all thoroughly enjoyed it. My husband said best meal he had in chapel hill all week
TT
TriaT
Washington DC
6 reviews
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on January 26, 2023
overall4food3service5ambience5
Lovely people, ambiance, decor and friendly service. But the appetizer portions were tiny for the price and we’re not convinced they were all made from scratch. Next time we’ll forgo appetizers and see how they do on the mains. A nice place for a quiet drink though.
TH
TannerH
Baltimore
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 22, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
They are incredible! Such a wonderful experience and will definitely be back
OT
OpenTable Diner
Portugal
12 reviews
vip
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on January 22, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent as always
HC
HappyCustomer
Raleigh
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 19, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had groups of 6 and got one of the cool table windows. All of our dishes were very good. Mixed Appetizer was good with the awesome bread. Highly recommend.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Raleigh
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on January 14, 2023
overall1food2service3ambience1
Mediocre food at best. Portions are ridiculously small. Tables packed and noisy. Overall bad experience
JF
JamieF
Raleigh
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on January 7, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Delicious food served beautifully. The staff was friendly and professional even though they were unexpectedly super busy. We had a wonderful time and it was nice to see both families and groups of adults in the restaurant- a pleasant crowd. Love this place!
a
azizs
Raleigh
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on January 5, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great ambience. Courteous staff. Outstanding food at a reasonable price. Perhaps Chapel Hill's best restaurant.
KR
KarenR
Raleigh
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 28, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We always have a wonderful experience. The food and the staff are the best. Love the comfortable ambiance of the restaurant. One of Chapel Hills best restaurants.
ST
STU1
Raleigh
15 reviews
4.0
15 reviews
Dined on December 25, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience5
We loved our Christmas Eve dining experience here. It was a fixed menu but the choices were excellent but limited for the vegetarian dining with us. The food was delicious--everything! Everyone was happy with their meal. The service was a bit slow in the beginning but overall very attentive to filling up your water to swinging by the table to check on you. We understand staffing, especially on a holiday, may be difficult and we were in no rush. All in all I would highly recommend and will be back to see what is on their every-day menu.
PV
PatriciaV
Raleigh
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 3, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
Amazing food!
BR
BRS1
Philadelphia
26 reviews
4.0
26 reviews
Dined on December 2, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience5
Food was, as usual, delicious. Service and ambiance were top notch. Best Turkish food in the Triangle.
PJ
PamelaJ
Raleigh
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on December 2, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
It was fun to try something different!! We will definitely go there again!
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Victoria
Raleigh
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 26, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience3
Our only complaint is that the restaurant was very loud with music playing. We asked that the music could be turned down and they sid yes and then it soon was loud again.

FAQs

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

Talulla's is rated 4.8 stars by 1131 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Jun 2, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 15 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(919) 933-1177

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

Website
http://www.talullas.com/
Phone number
(919) 933-1177

Talulla's

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

Additional information

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Appetizers

Çorba-Soup

Mercimek$6.00

Salatalar - Salads

Çoban Salatasi$11.00

Talulla's Salatasi$11.00

Akdeniz Salatasi$11.00

Mezzes-Served Cold

Haydari$7.00

Patlican Ezmesi$8.00

Acili Ezme$8.00

Yaprak Dolmasi$8.00

Mercimek Köftesi$7.00

Peynir Ve Zeytin Tabaği$13.00

Mezze Tabaği$18.00

Mezzes-Served Hot

Antep Hummus$9.00

Mücver$9.00

Sigara Böreği$8.00

Falafel$8.00

Sebzeli Manti$9.00

Manti$11.00

Karides Şiş$11.00

Sultan Ahmet Köfte$10.00

Pideler-Turkish Pizzas

Kuşbaşili Pide$13.00

Sucuklu Pide$13.00

Ispanakli Pide$12.00

Tavuklu Pide$12.00

Sebzeli Pide$12.00

Peynirli Pide$11.00

Ana Yemekler-Main Courses

Sebzeli Talulla's Güveç$16.00

Patlican Oturtmasi$16.00

Sebzeli Musakka$18.00

Talulla's Güveç

Balik Böreği$18.00

Hünkar Beğendi (Sultan'S Delight)

Balik Şiş$22.00

Kuzu Şiş$22.00

Köfte Kebabi$18.00

Yaprak Döner Kebabi$20.00

Tavuk Şiş$18.00

Dana Şiş$22.00

Adana Kebabi$19.00

İskender (Fri-Sat)$22.00

Yoğurtlu Kebablar

Sides

Cacik$5.00

Home Made Yogurt$5.00

Flat Bread (Lavas)$4.00

Bulgur Rice$5.00

Extra Bread$3.00

Drinks

Sarikiz Maden Suyu$3.00

Şeftali Suyu$4.00

Çay$3.00

Vişne Suyu$4.00

Uludağ Gazoz$4.00

Turkish Coffee$4.50

Kayisi Suyu$4.00

Ayran$4.00

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