Turkish food is a lot like Greek food. After all, the two countries are not too far at all on a map, sharing a border in fact. The one thing still confuses me. Why do I have stomach issues with one cuisine while being perfectly fine with the other? I do not have an answer for you. What I do have an answer for is the fact this Turkish restaurant serves up fine cuisine with a beautiful looking restaurant to boot. The menu is extensive, but pricey. I ordered way too much food here, but I have to give a restaurant its due. By just ordering one thing is not fair to the experience. Ordering enough gives me enough to decide whether you should stop by. You should. The meats are light but tasty. The spreads are delicious, albeit getting pita should call more than a crunchy herbed bread. Something felt off the entire time I was eating them. The seafood may be the best I have had anywhere in New York. Succulent shrimp in a nice garlic sauce. This tasted right out of the ocean. The pizza appetizer lacks; I do not recommend getting it even if your life depended on it. When it comes to eating Greek once a week, this is up there, even if this is a largely Turkish restaurant. Just make sure it all can stay down long after you leave. read more

I came to Antalia specifically for their takeout lunch special. The deal includes a two-course lunch box where you choose one entree and one appetizer, and it also comes with Turkish rice, Turkish bread, red cabbage, lettuce, plus both white and hot sauce. The price point was great. I ordered the Turkish meatballs as my entree and tzatiki as my appetizer. They told me the order would take 15 minutes. I was actually considering switching to a different entree while ordering, but I'm glad I didn't since it would've taken longer. When I picked up my food, everything was piping hot. The meatballs were flavorful and satisfying. The tzatziki was fresh and creamy. Perfect alongside the rest of the meal. Overall, if you're looking for a quick, filling, and well priced lunch option. read more

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We started with a round of spicy mango margaritas, while not the most Turkish, we ordered a second round. The mixed grill was very tasty. Lamb shish was also delicious. The portions overall were quite small compared to other Turkish restaurants that I've been to in the city. The borek was tasty, but the other appetizers were lack luster as was the rice and side salads with the main. Dessert was good, rice pudding and baklava were terrific but the ice cream portion was lacking. Decent restaurant, not great. Very clean and nicely decorated restaurant but pretty slow service for how empty the place was on a Saturday night. read more

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Amazing Turkish food, the service was amazing and the food was healthy and fresh! I loved the tea at the end of the meal read more

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Food & Service was great!! The Beef & Lamb Adana was my favorite, the mocktails and cocktails were really great! Loved the watermelon mojito! read more

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Very nice and hospitable staff!! Although my friend and I shared the "mixed grill" (which was a TON of food), I'd say my favorites of the night were all the appetizers and spreads that we ordered. That is a must-try while dining here. The interior has great decor and feels quite spacious which can be uncommon in the city. Kudos to them for making the space feel big despite not having windows in the back. We loved the labneh + beet spread, hummus, and spicy mixed veggies. The complimentary Turkish bread was great to enjoy all the spreads. read more

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We stopped by this Mediterranean restaurant after seeing a Broadway show and it did not disappoint. It was a cute and comfortable setting that looked like a fancy dining room. Our server was attentive to our needs. We were served warm bread. I asked for some olive oil to dip my bread and it was delish! Hubby ordered a Turkish soda which tasted like Sprite with a bubble gum flavor and I had a glass of red sangria that was nice and strong. Our entrees were quite delicious and full of flavor! I definitely would go back! read more

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Came here for lunch on a weekday with a reservation. The place was pretty empty when I initially entered, but eventually started to get busier. Not sure how packed it gets for dinner or during the weekends, but would recommend making a reservation regardless. They served us complimentary warm bread to start, which I enjoyed. I ordered the falafel entree. It was more filling than I expected, so I couldn't finish it. But it was absolutely delicious!! I loved the house salad that it came with. Service was wonderful. Interior is very clean and cute. Bathroom is clean as well. Would definitely recommend this place! read more

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We had a dinner there last night. It was a great experience. The ambience and service were amazing. Especially hummus with beef was really delish. Highly recommended. read more

AnTalia NYC - Turkish Near Me - New York, New York

I tried the 3-course prix-fixe menu ($44.95) at Antalya New York City and was really impressed. You get an appetizer, main, and dessert and the portions are generous. I had the Iskender, and my friend ordered the salmon in vine leaves. Both dishes were flavorful and well-cooked. We were already full by the end, and dessert just made it even better Overall, a very satisfying and authentic experience read more

The food was incredibly seasoned and very reasonably priced. The restaurant was incredibly beautiful, especially with the low cost. Seating was available and the service was fast and friendly. I would come here again! read more

AnTalia NYC - Falafel Entree - Turkish Near Me - New York, New York

Came on a Wednesday night for dinner. Was not crowded and was seated quickly. Food came quickly. I had lamb burger and french fries, which was tasty and very filling. read more

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This is a gem of a restaurant that is conveniently located in Manhattan near public transit, which means there is no excuse not to check out this place. I enjoyed everything, starting with the affordable, but creative and visual, mocktails, such as the blue nectar, at $6, to red beets spread with their soft, yet toasted and seasoned, bread to soak up any sauces on your plate with or without tzatziki or yogurt suaces. I ended with the gigantic entree with iskender kebab (gyro), which serves as least two or more hungry diners. I'd give it five stars had I been given a chance to take the rest of the bowl of beet spread home before they cleared the table given my heart ached that it went to waste instead of being savored at home given how delicious it was to counter the spicy veggie dip and some red sauces. The bus boys were so anxious to clean our plates off the table that I wished they asked before removing some of them =D The service was exceptional where our waiter was responsive, efficient, and accommodating. He was definitely trained well with customer service given the ample refills of water and positive mindset to resolve a misunderstanding for a customer, who changed his order in our table for eight. I'll definitely be back for more to try the rest of the tasty menu, full of Turkish and Mediterranean appetizers and dishes =D read more

I jadore this restaurant. It's beautiful inside. From the lighting to the sconces, to the marble bathroom. Greatest customer service. Its been on my bucket list to go eat here for years. The housemade Turkish bread is the best bread in nyc. The olive oil and seasoning was superb. The seasonings here are fresh. I ordered hummus that was vibrant and fresh . I ordered red beet spread. This was my favorite. Creamy and beautiful. Spicy veggie dip. That was bold and mild spice. Very good. My friends favorite was the red lentil ball (vegan). The flavors and textures amazing. We ordered the iskender lamb kabob and chicken shish kabobs. Nice warm pita. Juicy fresh meats. Outstanding. We ended with the best dessert rice pudding with a burnt creme brule. Highly recommend and tea service. The lunch special is $27.95 and worth every penny. The white sangria is the best i ever had and watermelon margarita delicious. Tasted so refreshing. Everything is so colorful. Reminded me of Istanbul. read more

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This spot is a gem. The food is excellent. The service attentive without being overbearing. For me it's works well for as a spot to meet up with friends or a place to bring colleagues who appreciate something a little less formal. read more

Friendly service and tasty selections- would come again! Convenient location in midtown read more

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Really good Mediterranean food close to Bryant Park. Came here for a quick lunch but it still felt like a nice sit down meal. Ordered the lunch special of baba ghanoush ($2 extra), labneh, falafel and chicken platters. Both were really delicious, and we had a short time window to eat but the staff brought the food out super quick. The baba ghanoush was my favorite. So fresh, especially with the bread. The rest of the food was a little salty for my taste but paired with the rice and salad it all evened out. Extra star for the service! read more

Came here for dinner with a friend on a rainy evening. The interior was lovely with cute decor and a cozy ambiance. I really wanted to try the pre fixe menu, while my friend wasn't as hungry. Thankfully, this place doesn't require the whole party to partake in the pre fixe, so we were both able to get what we wanted. For my appetizer, I chose fried calamari, served with creamy, savory tartar sauce. This was delicious, and a generous portion. The breading was perfectly crispy, light, with yummy seasoning. Salmon in Vine Leaves was my main course, and I found this to be uniquely prepared. The salmon was marinated, then chargrilled and wrapped in grape leaves. This came with greens, carrots, cabbage, as well as tomatoes. The salmon was quite tasty, tender, flaky, and full of great flavor. Grape leaves were not my favorite, but seemed to work well with the salmon. The dessert that came with the Pre Fixe menu was Rice Pudding. I also got to try my friend's Pistachio Baklava. I preferred the Baklava, which was irresistibly crunchy, sweet, with plenty of nuts and syrupy honey. The Rice Pudding was cinnamony and cooked to just the right consistency. Service was solid. Our waiter was friendly and on top of it, making sure everything came out in a timely manner. We also stayed until closing time, and were not rushed at all. I would return to try the Pachanga Borek and Lamb Chops. read more

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Came here for a quick afternoon coffee. It came in this wonderful pictured cup which elevated my drink in the best way! Staff super friendly and the place gave a family restaurant ambiance. It tasted great! read more

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Had a bad experience at a restaurant nearby and was looking for something kid friendly. The waitstaff were very nice and the food was excellent. Ordered the dip trio - $27 was insane for the portions, but hey, it's Midtown. Also, they didn't serve any bread/pita with the dip, just the bread that they gave us when they gave us the water (more on that later). So, we had to pay to order another Pita for the Table. Ridiculous, considering it probably costs them less than $1 to just include the pita with the $30 dip I just ordered. (lost a star) Food was excellent. Ordered the lamb burger. It was big and juicy, bun was on point. Wife ordered falafel, which she said was excellent, and much better than the falafel we order in Northport, Long Island. Food - 5/5 Service - 5/5 Price - 0/5 Why two stars? Lost another two stars for charging $7.95 for bottled water. $7.95? For WATER? Are you kidding? This isn't just high pricing--it's flat-out price gouging. I get it--markups happen. But this? This is beyond reasonable. I always opt for bottled if you ask tap or bottled. But charging $7.95 for water is a CHEAP TRICK. read more

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Recently came for a lunch! Got their lunch special and have to say their portions and flavors really hit the spot! The bread that comes with the appetizer was tremendous and I cannot stop thinking about it. I was surprised it wasn't quite as crowded as I expected (maybe given everyone was out shopping) but that was good for me. Service was good too. Orders: - Chicken Adana + Hummus (lunch special): Delicious and full of flavor. Chicken is a little bit spicy which was nice. Hummus was great - Turkish Meatball + Babagonoush (lunch special): Meatballs were very tasty! Also one of the best babagonoush I've ever had - Sides that came with the entree plate (cabbage salad, red cabbage, rice): All great - Bread: Special shoutout to the bread that comes with the dips! Chewy and crispy and flavorful. Great for the hummus and babagonoush Already planning my next trip here! read more

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I was trying my best to like this spot. Was sat down fast as there was practically no one there, maybe 3 tables max. Ordered the Turkish meatballs. Portion size is ok. They accidentally sent me a liver plate and it was nice of them to comp it. I normally wouldn't eat liver but it was delicious. 3 stars for service. Once food came never saw the server come back. I didn't even get my water refilled once, had to ask for it once my meal was finished. Not busy enough for that to be excused. Food is good service could be better. read more

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Great food! Really attentive servers! The ambiance was nice, but the place was very hot. It was a hot summer nyc day but the AC even being on didn't do much. I was definitely sweating through my meal. The food makes up for this though as I really enjoy my meal. We also ordered a Greek salad as well. The chicken was so flavorful and tender and the lamb chops were Devine. Loved the pickled cabbage and the rice was really tasty too. Will be back maybe on a winter day. read more

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We used Antalia for their catering services for office lunch and it was a fantastic experience. The food arrived on time, packed neatly, and everything was still warm. The Chicken Shish Kebab and hummus were big hits, and the rice was perfectly cooked. The gold package had great variety, Everyone was impressed and asked where it was from. We'll definitely be ordering again! read more

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such a cute interior and lovely staff! ordered the falafel, calamari, and zucchini pancakes and were pleasantly surprised with all! if you had to choose one app, def get the calamari. it was slightly spicy and had a good chew. read more

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Solid local Turkish food and wine in a quiet and cute restaurant with a fun little bar out front. Service is pleasant and accommodating, the managers are welcoming and friendly, and the food is very good, simple standards executed well with very reasonable prices. This is a local gem in midtown. My friend who worked in the area introduced me to them, and it's a good find. read more

A cute and cozy place with great service! We had a reservation for 2 at 6:00 on a Friday night and the place was pretty empty. The vibe was still cozy though and it seemed like the other tables were enjoying their food. We started off with the Turkish coffee martinis which were so decadent and delicious (and STRONG!). We then ordered the beet and feta appetizer, followed by the beef over eggplant and sautéed lamb. Both entrees were very rich and flavorful. The free bread was also delicious! It came out warm and the crust had a perfect crunch. If you check in on Yelp you get a free dessert of the day which happened to be rice pudding for us. V yummy! Not too sweet but rich enough to satisfy us at the end of our meal. read more

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Nice food presentation but twas ok. Though the baklava was delicious. Friendly and attentive staff. The inside was neat and good place to eat in. read more

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When you first walk in the ambiance is really uplifting and warm. it doesnt stop there, the food felt so nourishing to eat. The flavors were top notch on everything we got. the service was great, everyone was attentive and friendly. Id come back to eat again for sure. Thank you. read more

At this restaurant, we tried hummus, haydari, stuffed grape leaves, lentil balls, salad, İskender, cocktails, and baklava with ice cream. For me, the hummus and stuffed grape leaves were flavors you could probably find anywhere, but not every place makes haydari this delicious. My friend felt the same way about the lentil balls. We also loved how fresh their salads were. But the real surprise came with the İskender. As a Turk, I had never been able to find the authentic taste of döner meat in America but I think that just changed. Its crispiness and flavor really amazed me. And then came dessert: baklava filled with pistachios, paired with rich Maraş ice cream and strawberries a true feast Special thanks to our waiter Ali and the owner of the restaurant for their warm hospitality and great conversation. I've finally found the perfect place to host a Turkish Day for international students in New York read more

Well.. this remains for tourists. Couple blocks from times square so thats what we get. The eggplant (not baba ganoush) dish was excellent, the hummus was bland, the grape leaves were home made so i won't bash them but they were full of cinnamon which is unusual and i did not like. The $17 app containing all three meze was quite small. I had to order feta borek to add to it (granted i had not eaten all day) but the borek were soft and not very good. The waiters were all amazing and kind as Turkish people usually are! read more

AnTalia NYC - $17 meze three apps - Turkish Near Me - New York, New York

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The food was exquisite. Everything perfectly cooked. I just love Turkish food and when I find a good chef it is a delight. I recommend this place. Perfect for a quiet dinner or eating before the theater show. I love it. Next time I find myself in town I will keep exploring your menu. Thank you. read more

Overall this was a very pleasant experience! Upon entering the waiters gave us the option to choose where we'd like to sit and attended us very quickly and kindly. As for food, we ordered a chicken kebab and a falafel and hummus platter and they were delicious. Even my grandmother liked it and she's quite the picky eater. The drinks were also very nice and decorated lovely. Throughout our experience the music was very nice and traditional and the decor is very sea side-esque, the room is perfectly bright where you can actually read the menu unlike other places where it's too dark. The servers constantly checked on us and even gave us a piece of well toasted pita upon my grandmothers request that hers wasn't toasty enough- this wasn't charged and was very kind as well. read more

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Food - excellent and authentic Service - 1st class Ambiance - calm and relaxing THIS IS THE SPOT! read more

The chicken shish kebab was so delicious here! The meat was very juicy, flavorful, and had the right amount of char to it. It was 5pm on a Wednesday and it wasn't too crowded so we were able to get great service. We sat outside and still felt the waiters were very attentive and regularly checked in on us. I stepped inside for a second and thought the inside was nothing too crazy, but relatively modern and cute. I did enjoy the outdoor seating! read more

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Such delicious food. Nice staff as well. Awesome ambiance. Highly recommend the spreads and gyro appetizer. Loved it!

Food was delicious and the service was excellent. Everything we ordered was delicious and the bread was delicious. You can get a complimentary dessert ( rice pudding ) if you use the check in yelp . Will come surely be back read more

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Lunch date with my bestie at Antalia NYC. Cozy vibe, amazing Turkish food & super friendly service. A must-try spot in the city!

Large space but quiet on a Saturday for dinner time. Great pre-Broadway show dinner! Service is quick, portions for mains are large and very savory. We get beef over eggplant and lamb sautéed, full of herbs and spices. We also got Turkish coffee martinis which were delicious! We left the drinks to sit for too long and the staff graciously remade them for us. read more

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We dined here before going to a show. Service was quick and pleasant. Food was very good. We had two appetizers (beet spread and crab cakes) and shared an entree (chicken kabobs). Food was fresh, flavorful, and plentiful. We were full. Chicken was moist and beet spread was excellent!! read more

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