Istanbul Cafe Restaurant Review:
Nestled in a neighborhood shopping strip, this intimate dining spot with authentic Turkish cuisine is a true find. High-back booths, cloth-covered tables, dark woods, floor-to-ceiling windows and, on most nights, polished service create a European feel. The signature shepherd chopped salad is ample enough to share for a starter. Regulars come just for the iskander kebab that has slices of lamb...
The sincere European flair of the host who greets you and the tantalizing aromas wafting across the dining room immediately signal the satisfying dining experience that lies ahead. For starters, the lentil soup and generous shepherd’s salad of feta, tomatoes, cucumber and black olives are musts. Pleasingly seasoned, grilled beef and lamb slices tucked into pita or stacked along a mound of...