Aya Sofia

Aya Sofia, St. Louis’ only Turkish restaurant, opened in October 2005 by Turkish Chef Mehmet Yildiz and designer Alicia Aboussie.
Our outstanding Turkish cuisine is delicious, fresh, and healthy. We serve lamb, beef, chicken and seafood. Aya Sofia offers a large variety of cold and hot meze (small plates) that are intended to be shared and will complement any of our entrees.
Afiyet Olsun (Enjoy...

The warm, red-accented dining room and gauzily draped booths may not have been designed with engagements in mind, but they do make the perfect backdrop for the most romantic of evenings. And the mezze platters --- hummus and tabbouleh, stuffed grape leaves and fried feta --- are ideal for intimate sharing, topped off with baklava for dessert. Or, if a ring isn’t in the works, they’re all good...

Aya Sofia, a destination restaurant in South St. Louis, specializes in serving traditional Turkish, modern Mediterranean, and classic Middle Eastern cuisine. Our menu features Turkish favorites, Lebanese dishes, and several vegetarian and gluten-free options.

Aya Sofia, St. Louis' only Turkish restaurant, opened in October 2005 by Turkish Chef Mehmet Yildiz and designer Alicia Aboussie. Our outstanding Turkish cuisine is delicious, fresh, and healthy. We serve lamb, beef, chicken and seafood. Aya Sofia offers a large variety of cold and hot meze (small plates) that are intended to be shared and will complement any of our entrees. Afiyet Olsun (Enjoy...

Hosgeldiniz (Welcome) to Aya Sofia! The name "Aya Sofia" comes from one of the world's greatest architectural achievements. Aya Sofia was originally created as a Byzantine church. In 1453, the same day that Constantinople became Istanbul, the basilica was transformed into an Ottoman mosque. Aya Sofia was declared a museum in 1935 by Ataturk, the founder of modern Turkey. The museum celebrates...