Amazing food! The garlic sauce, falafel, Schwarma and lentil soup were incredible. A must try!read more

The good: the hummus and the chicken shawarma were amazing…read more The bad: the tabouli was awful. I love tabouli and order it at every Mediterranean restaurant I go to, and this was the worst I ever had. The ingredients might have been off (either the ratio, or maybe something even went bad. It looked normal but tasted terrible). When we asked for cups of water (after spending upwards of $100) we were told they "don't do that" - because obviously they expect you to purchase bottled water. I find this to be unacceptable. Last but not least: we witnessed a cockroach crawling across the floor. One of the little German ones. Although not as scary as their larger, American counterparts, they still carry lots of germs that can make you sick, and when you see one you can assume there are many more close by. Would I be back? Hard pass. I'm sure I can find great hummus and chicken shawarma elsewhere.

I was visiting Orlando for a few days with my family. I looked for nearby restaurants and came…read moreacross this gem. My daughter-in-law and I ordered the chicken chops (boneless chicken thighs) with basmati rice, while my son ordered the chicken shish (cubed white meat on a skewer), also served with basmati rice. Everything was absolutely delicious! I will absolutely make plans to visit Istanbul Grill during my next stay in Orlando.

Googled and found them to have good reviews, so walked in first time. The restaurant has at least…read morelike 20-25 tables but there was nobody other than me in the restaurant. I was surprised that this restaurant was empty despite so many good reviews. I ordered food and it came in 20 minutes. So after a few days, I decided to come here a second time. I wanted a quick lunch and didn't want to wait 20 minutes after getting there, so I ordered food online. When I went to pick it up, the restaurant was still empty, and I wanted to eat there, but the waiters behaved like jerks and said they couldn't allow me to because it was an online order. I showed then that the price is exactly same for online order and there are seats for probably another 60 ppl to come and eat in the restaurant. Never ordering food again from these jerks. Now I understand why they are always empty on weekdays.

5/31/2026 Came here for lunch with my husband and my mom and her partner. We had such a great time…read more Our server, a young lady, I believe her name was Matea was awesome. We had the Lava bread and the select two which were the hummus and Muhammara which is a Puree of red peppers, walnuts, garlic, olive oil & pomegranate. $12 My husband ordered the Red Lentil Soup but he wasn't a fan, it tasted like Tomato Bisque. For our entree, I had the Lamb Sis Kebap which I shared with my mom and had enough to take home for lunch the next day. This was a big portion. My husband ordered the fried fish, it came with a big salad and rice. He said the fish needed some seasoning. The prices are reasonable for the amount and quality of the food. We also ordered Turkish coffee and the Kunefe which none of us had ever had and I must say it is my favorite dessert ever! The restaurant looks nicer at night. It has a better ambience. The lighting was super bright. Definitely had a great time and will certainly be back.

Been dying to try this and I'm so glad I finally did! We made a reservation for a Saturday night…read moredinner. It is a very lively atmosphere inside, with guest chatter and warm lighting taking over the space beautifully. There are a few tables outside as well. Our server was prompt and helpful. We ordered the lavas and the appetizer sampler. Definitely recommend! My fiance and I split the mix grill for two. We figured it was the best way to try all the different items at a decent price. Our favorites by far were the lamb & chicken sis kebaps.

Stopped by here for dinner and had a lovely experience. The staff were very kind and nice through…read moreour whole dining experience which we really appreciated. He was very helpful which we appreciated. We ordered the chicken shawarma platter and chicken shawarma pita which were both delicious. The portions were generous and flavorful. The hummus also came with pita which was a nice addition. Inside it was a typical fast casual layout, that was clean. Would be a great place for lunch. The food also came out pretty quickly! Looking forward to coming back again.

I love this little authentic Lebanese Grill! Nothing fancy - but just like grandmas old kitchen -…read morethe food is what you come for! Prices are very fair for this fresh food. I've been on the go since before the sun was up today. Usually I would get the food to go - but today I just needed to sit and eat like a human instead of in the car etc I wanted a few minutes of peace and quiet before going to my chaotic home. Is there sometimes a 10 to 15 minute wait for the food - yes... I'm more than happy to wait because everything is prepared fresh in your view. I grabbed my phone and expected to watch TikTok for entertainment... Be aware! If you can't wait the 15 minutes - save this place for another day unlike a nasty woman who was loosing her mind that 15 minutes had passed and they were putting her meal together. People are wild - I wanted to say mam - do you not see these guys moving as quickly as they can? I sat and watched for a moment. Both of the guys working tried nicely and calmly to explain that they were preparing the food etc - she was literally having a temper tantrum. Thank goodness I don't work in that field as I think she would have been wearing that food. Anyway this review is long overdue! I am always happy with the food. Seeing how they handled a wacko customer made me sure these guys care very much about their business. The garlic sauce is to die for! We have never got any dish or dessert from here and not gobbled it up! Enjoy!!

This place was so much fun! They have a nightly belly dancer at 7 pm who was phenomenal. The…read moresaganaki is a must get with the flames! It's a fried cheese block. Hummus trio was great and very pretty drinks. Also if you get multiple shots they do a whole show! We'll definitely be back to get a full meal. Ambiance was a 10

FIVE STARS - NO QUESTIONS, NO DOUBTS…read more Wow, I was literally blown away by Taverna Opa. This doesn't happen often, and especially not in this part of town in what I would consider a touristy area. We had a party of 6 and were seated outside at a nice, big table. We booked a reservation at the last minute and thankfully were able to snag one late in the evening. The server came over quickly and checked on us, explained the menu and his recommendations. We ordered a ton of food, a few drinks and a couple shots for a digestif. Everything was hot, flavorful, delicious, and exactly what we wanted. I don't think we had a bite of anything that was in any way disappointing. Major shoutout for the Pastitsio - it was one of the best we've ever had. This is my husband's favorite dish, and he was amazed at the flavor and the cook on the food. I will be back!

My love for Turkish grew even more after dining at Zeytin Turkish Cuisine. My friend and I met for…read morea quick dinner and our overall experience was great. To start we ordered the Lava bread with different dips: - hummus - haydari - babaganoush My favorite was the haydari, it was delicious and fresh. For dinner I ordered the chicken Adana kebab. The meat was tender and well seasoned. It came rice, a side salad and mixed vegetable. My overall experience was positive and great.

Authentic and flavorful Turkish food in a quintessential, cozy, and welcoming restaurant…read more All ingredients tasted very fresh and my favorites were the lavas bread, the babaganoush and the kebabs. The side of diced tomatoes that came with the kebab was surprisingly memorable -- I'm pretty sure those were the sweetest and juiciest I've ever had. They were probably shipped from the Mediterranean, lol. Service is truly genuine and kind. He brought us a free small side of babaganoush to try. It felt like he had read my mind because I was thinking about ordering it later in case there was still some lavas bread left. Will return!

Ordered chicken shish and beef/lamb Adana kebab to go. Very…read morejuicy chicken kebabs and very tasty Adana kebabs. Entrees come with brown flavored rice, hummus and salads.

Kinda disappointed…read more I've had many Mediterranean places, especially in Dearborn, MI. And I've never had Mediterranean food taste like this... Ordered to go- chicken breast and fattoush salad Fattoush salad - hella disappointed. I've never been to a place that put the dressing on salad for a to go order? It's normal to put sauce on side and we mix it when we get home. Came home and opened up a soggy salad! Waste of money Chicken breast - chicken kinda dry, rice was seasoning with either cinnamon, all spice, or star anise. I can't quite pin point it. However I've never had my rice in this way. And $20 for this portion? Crazy. Won't be coming back

ty sasha! best server great service amazing, spectacular if you want great service request him!read more

The cafe has a great ambiance and vibe. Sasha was a great host and made our group feel welcome.read more