I stopped into this restaurant for dinner and when I arrived I parked on the small lot. I walked into a cozy and cute restaurant. The owner greeted and served me and she was nice. I ordered: Lentil Soup Garlic Butter Shrimp Bronzini Manti (Turkish Style Beef Ravioli) Kazandibi (Traditional Turkish milk pudding) Tea The food was really tasty with the Bronzini being my favorite and I loved the Kazandibi dessert! I enjoyed this restaurant all in all. read more

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Looking for a Mediterranean lunch and dinner? Here we go! My first time at this place. Recommended by a lot of friends who have tried this place. The food is worth trying and I am a fan already. It's not a big place , but a cosy one with amazing people to welcome you and serve the best food. As you get in , you get seated and we started ordering from the menu. I ordered some stuffed grape leaves, garlic butter shrimp, Adana kabab. Fish mix grill , fries, kazandibi and Turkish coffee. The bread was complementary. The grape leaves was something I wanted to try since forever and it turned out to be an amazing treat. The garlic butter shrimp was perfect for my Indian taste buds, we also loved the Adana kabab with came with this taziki sauce and some rice, the fish mixed grill which came with sauce too, was a bit dry and less on salt and pepper. The dessert and the coffee gave me the kick I needed. Well over all it was a good experience and I would come back again! read more

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Dear Yelp, Is it possible to give 5+ stars? Because our meal we just had at Bosphorus was incredible. Let's dive in shall we. My husband had lentil soup, delicious and just the right amount of kick. He followed that with Kibbeh which was wonderful as well. It came with salad. I had the chicken kebab with rice and salad. I could not stop eating it. As such, I am very full but oh so very satisfied. We got chicken salad to go, dressing on the side. Just peeked in the bag and the amount of chicken on the salad is way more than my child can eat so I'll have to help her finish it tomorrow. Oh darn! We can't wait to come back for the lunch specials! Love, Nicole read more

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Consistently excellent food, super friendly service, and nicely remodeled interior since we last ate here. Mixed platter, eggplant app, kunefe, and coffee are a must! read more

My husband is a big fan of this and like every week, we come here for our lunch. and we have a fixed order- adana & chicken adana (Combo one-called lunch special) it serves one soup, Hummus, Salad & Drink with the main course the quantity is good for a single person. lamb Adana platter for lunch- one of the most flavorful meals. The Service from the beginning was OUTSTANDING. Very pleasant, and prompt, and we never ran out of water which is AWESOME. They were always checking on us, clearing plates, asking us if we needed anything. It was really really great. You can tell they take a lot of care to make sure their clients are happy. The atmosphere is really beautiful. Everything is really clean and warm and inviting. read more

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Got take out that looked as good as it does when you eat in. Got a shepherd's salad and a mixed grill that came with brown rice, warm pitas and 2 different sauces 1 hot and the other cucumber creamy. read more

Bosphorus Restaurant - Shepherd's Salad - Turkish Near Me - Lake Hiawatha, New Jersey

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I am always impressed with the freshness and consistency of Bosphorus! They have a special mixture of different flavors that goes beyond others and makes it so special! Thank you Sarah !!! JohnnyR read more

My favorite Mediterranean restaurant. It was a special day, and I brought my friend. Got the table, settled, and ordered the below items Baba ghanoush: this time instead of hummus, went with baba ghanoush. A mix of eggplant, Yogurt - comes with Pita pieces of bread - great, 4.5/5 Garlic Butter Shrimp: so recently I had this item in one of the Argentinian restaurants, there they just serve 6-7 shrimp sauteed in butter and spinach - that's it. Here in Bosphorus - it's small shrimp, full of spices and salad at the side. sumptuous And then our favorites. Adana kebab And chicken Adana Comes with rice and salad. Would recommend, start eating as soon it lands on your table. It tastes great when it's hot. It's on skewers, properly cooked with spices, it's juicy, melting in the mouth- it's too good. Service was good, lovely, cute restaurant, staffs are very friendly and will answer all of your questions patiently. Lovely meal. 4.5/5 read more

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So thankful a buddy took me here when visiting him in Parsippany. Bosporus' Shepard Salad was truly delicious! And the portions! Was two meals for me and the kunefe was flaky, honey, cheesy greatness as a dessert. Prices were very reasonable and the service was was great also. 10/10 would recommend. read more

Bosphorus Restaurant - Kunefe - Turkish Near Me - Lake Hiawatha, New Jersey

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This place is great!!!! The food is amazing. The staff is really nice and the prices are good!

Great find! Cute place with a friendly and welcoming staff. The food is so good. The Ezme is different than at any other place I've tried before- bursting with a zesty flavor and texture, it has a tangy spicy taste. Served with toasted pita bread, it's delicious. The grilled chicken and lamb platter is served with rice, sautéed purple cabbage and salad. Highly recommend. read more

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I must say I will forever wonder whether they make the bread in house or not. Look at all those holes. So evenly spaced. Is that a bread formatting roller or... I can't even imagine. I will note that the bread here is not really worth it, which is unfortunately the star that breaks the camel's back because the rest of the food is worthy. (I was here with people so did not have a chance to photo more of it). I tried the beyti kebab because it is not a menu item I've ever seen elsewhere. Something different! A nice change of spice from the usual kebab selections elsewhere (like adana), so clearly they are authentic with their spices. They were willing to bring it out with a hot pepper to go with (the spiciest they could get was just that little bite, but it's something) and there was a lot of very tasty food between the meet, veggies, and rice. Desserts are excessively pricy unfortunately and service was a little too slow to justify staying for that as well. I have to say, I appreciate homemade food and delicious entree, so 4 stars wins the day, but there are little bits to work out and do please do something about the bread... hot and fresh is best! read more

Bosphorus Restaurant - holy pita - Turkish Near Me - Lake Hiawatha, New Jersey

Get this all the time. New lady on phone messed my order up and gave me chicken gyro instead of lamb gyro. Called to make things good and she didn't seem to care at all. I normally don't try other places and stay loyal to one place but you guys lost a customer today. The taziki sauce was all water with no flavor today to. The pieces of chicken are so dry. I don't think the A team was working today. Very disappointed and most likely won't be back for a long time. Pizza for dinner tonight I guess read more

Bosphorus Restaurant - Not what I ordered - Turkish Near Me - Lake Hiawatha, New Jersey

This restaurant is very special to me as it's the first place I ever met my in-laws! Back when my now-husband and I were first dating, they took us to one of their favorite restaurants for our introduction, and we have been going back ever since! My in-laws and husband have tried everything on the menu, and we basically end up ordering the same thing every time as a result of their rigorous taste-testing: the lamb kebabs and shepherd salad. Sometimes we go wild and crazy with grape leaves or the appetizer sampler. The restaurant itself is small, so you might want to get a rezzie if you have a large group or are going at a popular time. They don't have a liquor license so you can BYOB, which is a Jersey thing I just love. Service is always impeccable and just so personal. The last time we visited, we came with an older relative who uses a walker, and they were amazing about encouraging our table neighbors to move purses and bags out of the way so she could get through easily and without embarrassment. I absolutely love this place, and someday maybe I'll even try something new! read more

Me and my wife came all the way from Queens New York to try this place. The owner and servers are well professioned in their job. The food was amazing we ordered Kibbeh (must try), cop shish kebab and combinations. Food was well cooked and delicious taste. I will definitely return back to this place again. Also, the outdoor seating is perfect like inside. read more

Bosphorus Restaurant - Outside seating area - Turkish Near Me - Lake Hiawatha, New Jersey

Somehow, we come back every week. New ownership since a few years ago, when I worked nearby. Very friendly and engaging people, and I would eat here every day. We had Beyti Kebab, Cop Shish Kebab, Shepard Salad and many other delicacies here at Bosphorus Restaurant. Fresh and tasty. The baklava was the best I ever had, made on the premises. Today we had kunefe, a cheesy outstanding dessert, hot and homemade. I want to live closer :-) read more

I've had this place saved in my collections for a few days and today we finally decided to order delivery via GrubHub from here. We went with the mixed grill w/ the gyro ($29.95) and a small kunefe ($7.25). The mixed grill comes with a combination of shish, adana, meatballs (kofte), chicken or gyro. Kunefe is a scrumptious dessert with cheese - if you've never tried, you HAVE to have it at least once. Let me tell you - THE PORTIONS ARE HUGE! We shared both of the items and still have some left for tomorrow. The delivery was VERY FAST and the speed honestly caught me by surprise. The meat was very well seasoned, juicy (not dry at all), and DELICIOUS. The kunefe, as I said before, is AMAZING. The small was more than enough for 2 people to share and they have an option to order a large one. OVERALL, the service was extremely fast. The food was all delicious AND the portions are very big. I recommend this place 100%! read more

Bosphorus Restaurant - Kunefe (small, $7.25) - Turkish Near Me - Lake Hiawatha, New Jersey

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Bosphorus has great customer service. The lady who answers the phone is very friendly and helpful (we ordered take out). The food was cooked in a very timely manner, especially considering they were just opening. The food is good, made daily, plentiful and the ingredients are fresh! The Sheppard salad is great! We got it without onions and really enjoyed it. I could have finished the large by myself lol, very flavorful. One of these days I will try it with grilled chicken like others have suggested. But, it really is good just as is! The chicken (and lamb) kabobs were good, flavorful, cooked perfectly and a large portion. I definitely have leftovers for tomorrow. Dont forget to use the white sauce with the kebabs, elevates the flavor even more. wish I bought extra :) The chicken gyro sandwich was very good and a large portion. To top this all off, make sure you get french fries with the gyro, they are really, really good! We will definitely order again! I am glad I found something to fill the void for Pasha Mezza, which closed last year for some odd reason. We tried Elmas and were not impressed at all. Bosphorus is very good and will now be our goto Turkish/Mediterranean Restaurant. read more

Amazing. Go here. Seriously, I don't have to say a word past that. The employees were all great. They loved doing there job, made recommendations, enjoyed making me try new things. The food that came out was seasoned perfectly. Try anything and everything on the menu. The jalapeño hummus was great. They will make it with more or less spice. As you like it. I also had a spicy pepper side dish. It was great to add it to my meal. The chicken and lamb dish for the main meal was so tasty. THis place is a great find. It's small and you may need reservations but definitely worth it. read more

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This place is really fabulous. The food is always fresh and made with care. EVERYTHING is GREAT! I took mom out a few weeks back and we enjoyed every course. Shepherd's Salad, Mixed Appetizer, Soup (this was so good) Kebab, Shepherds Salad. We also enjoyed Tea and Baklava. It does take a little time, but the food is prepared exquisitely. Can't wait to go again. read more

Bosphorus Restaurant - My mom and I enjoyed our food from start to finish. - Turkish Near Me - Lake Hiawatha, New Jersey

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My coworkers and I order food from here probably once a week and everyone is obsessed! Their best meal (or most popular amongst all of us in the office) is the chicken gyro lunch special. SO much fresh, delicious food. We do love everything we've tried, but the hummus alone is what keeps me coming back. Thank you bosphorous for the best meals! read more

Food- falafel 5/5. I liked that it was cylinder shaped and easy to cut. It was tasty. The sauce that came with it was flavorful and had the perfect amount of mint. I ordered a combo of chicken chops (thigh) and chicken adana. Both were good but I really liked the chicken chops. The rice was flavorful. Service: friendly and attentive staff. Ambiance: Classy but casual. It's a nice sit down restaurant but I wore shorts and a sweatshirt and didn't feel weird about it. I would definitely come here again. read more

We've ordered takeout from here several times and have enjoyed our food each time. Typically we get the gyro kebab- the meat is so tender and juicy, and the portions are huge! Every component is incredibly flavorful and delicious, down to the rice. I definitely recommend getting a side of yogurt sauce and hot sauce to add an extra kick of flavor. You can order delivery through Grubhub or Uber Eats - the food is prepared and delivered lightening fast! read more

With this area being filled with middle eastern and Turkish restaurants, I am on a mission to try them all. I am loyal to Fasil and Kebab Paradise, but everyone deserves a chance! So I needed a quick lunch while teaching at home (and teaching about the Middle East cultures this week made me hungry). I noticed they deliver and had a lunch special, so I figured go safe with a gyro platter (which includes a drink). Food arrived very fast and was so beautifully presented, with a little side salad and plenty of delicious gyro and melt in your mouth buttery rice. I would suggest they add sauce, but I keep my own at home so this was not a big deal. They will have my business again for sure. read more

My friend and I were looking at restaurant options for Turkish food when we came across Bosphorus. The atmosphere in the restaurant is calm and welcoming, and the wait staff are excellent and well trained. For our meal, we started out with some turkish coffee and babahanus (eggplant salad spread with bread). The coffee is made with care and it tastes delicious, and the babahanus was an excellent starter for two to three people. For our main entree, I ordered the Chicken Adana sandwich, which came with a salad of choice; I picked the shepherd salad, which was very refreshing. The sandwich was excellent; a nice balance of vegetables and meat rolled up in a toasted pita. For the price, it is a great deal. To conclude the lunch, we ordered a portion of baklava. I would be lying if I said that this was not the best baklava I have ever had. It was soft, delicious, and a great way to end a meal. The server also mentioned that their kunefe is a good pick as well. Overall, Bosphorus was wonderful. It is a great spot whether you're by yourself, among friends, or looking for a good date location. I highly recommend it! read more

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Small location , warm people Extemely nice service . Portions are big, lunch menu is enough big to be satisfied . Try the appetizers , home made and delicious read more

Bosphorus Restaurant - Great appetizers - Turkish Near Me - Lake Hiawatha, New Jersey

Bosphorus is a great local spot if you're looking for a hearty yet healthy meal. My fiancé and I came in here a few weeks ago on a Friday evening and got seated right away. We both ordered a salad with grilled chicken and were so surprised at how packed they were with chicken. I got the Tabouli Salad and I was able to have half of it for lunch the next day. We also tried their California Hummus which has the added flavors of jalapeno and cilantro mixed in. Service is great and very attentive. The food holds up really great for takeout so definitely recommend getting that until you are able to dine-in again! read more

Bosphorus Restaurant - California Hummus - Turkish Near Me - Lake Hiawatha, New Jersey

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my only reason for 4 instead of 5 star... I think the price / value is a bit off. But let me say that their food is fresh, delicious and authentic. I have never had a complaint about the food. In fact, the baba ganoush is better that it used to be. I think they tweaked the recipe...it is just right, imho. The Shepherd Salad is absolutely ordered every single time. It is basically the reason I eat there, and I build my order around the shepherd salad. The only thing I keep forgetting to ask them, is to skip the shaker of green stuff (some kind of herbs) that are sprinkled on top of the shepherd. I'm not a big fan of this spice, and I really don't think it enhances the salad at all. But they deserve the business they get, because they serve great food, with friendly service. I just think the $$$$ could be a little softer. read more

Love this place. Nice, little establishment with family members working alongside each other. Prices are more than fair for the outstanding cuisine one gets to enjoy. The Turkish Coffee is a must for any food aficionado. I've never been disappointed eating here. My biggest decision is what delightful meal to select. I'll go back again and again... read more

Bosphorus Restaurant - The Bosphorus Kebab...lamb with spicy peppers; got some nice heat to it. Took a bite before photographing...couldn't wait. - Turkish Near Me - Lake Hiawatha, New Jersey

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Authentic and absolutely delicious!! Ordered take out (falafel sandwich, chicken gyro, tabouli salad, grape leaves & kunefe for dessert) and the portions were generous & beyond satisfying. Absolutely love this place, and so lucky it's close to home. Well deserved 5 star rating from us! Keep it up Bosphorus! :-) Eve read more

Bosphorus was one of our go-to places for years, pre-pandemic -- and now, I'm surprised and happy to say, it's even better than before. Shepherd salad is very good, as always. Appetizers such as eggplant salad, stuffed grape leaves, and Sigara Borek are improved. Signature Turkish dishes like gyro kebabs, adana kebabs, and grilled whole bronzini are excellent -- the best we've had outside of Istanbul. The "Sultan's favorite" (a lamb dish with grilled chopped eggplant, mozzarella cheese, and sauteed vegetables) is also excellent. We prefer the inside seating, but the outdoor seating looks equally pleasant. Hightly recommended. BYOB. read more

This place is a hidden gem! Their food is always great. Different spicing presents wonderful tastes. Definitely go for their kebabs and shepherds salad. You must try this restaurant. read more

Words don't even descrive how much I love this restaurant. The food is very tasteful and cooked to perfection. I come a lot, so I have ordered almost everything on the menu and I have never been disappointed. My favorites are the hummus, shepherd salad, gyro kebab, and Bhosphorus kebab. When I come with multiple people, I love to get the Bhosphorus Mixed Grill which serves 3 people and has a little bit of everything. And I can't forget to mention how good the service is. Everyone is so nice and the environment is very friendly. I highly recommend this restaurant!! read more

Had this place for dinner today and this is one of the best local Mediterranean places. Everything we ordered was amazing. Loved the grape leaves app and the dessert "kunefe is a must buy on any order. Can't wait to dine in here in the future. read more

This is a Turkish restaurant. Food is great. California hummus is one of my favorites. Great kebob and falafel also very good. However. Service is weak. We had to ask repeatedly to get water after we sat down. Waiter was looking at his phone the entire time we were in the restaurant. Constantly texting. Even making calls. We had to beg for more water and eventually gave up and ordered soda, which he delivered in the can with a straw. No glass. If you are looking for decent food, this place will fit the bill. If you are looking for a dining "experience" look elsewhere. read more

Bosphorus Restaurant - Turkish Near Me - Lake Hiawatha, New Jersey

Food was good, but service was awful. Looks like (same as many other places) there's a shortage of wait staff, and the people there are VERY young and don't know what they're doing. While other tables got bread (something like naan) we had to ask multiple times. We asked for water (twice) and got glasses. Had to ask a third time for actual *water*. We were two adult couples and two people at our table needed help from wait staff and not only was there no periodic check to see how it was going, the wait staff did not respond to our party gesturing for assistance. There had been another Mediterranean restaurant a few blocks away - if it's still open I would recommend them instead. I won't go back to Bosphorous read more

I stopped in Bosphorus passing through Parsippany on a Saturday. I walked in and was the only person there and the manager (I think) was training a new waitress. I ordered the Shish Kebab dish and was offered fresh Hummus while I waited. (not complimentary). However, the hummus was probably the best I have ever had. (so good, I ordered another to go after eating.) The decor is inviting, clean albeit for smaller groups. My dish came out promptly, a colorful plate of , rice & salad. Everything was absolutely delicious. And like the hummus, I ordered an additional take home plate since where I live there are not a lot of Mediterranean restaurants. Definitely recommended if you are in the area. read more

Bosphorus Restaurant - Shish Kebab Plate & The Best Hummus!! - Turkish Near Me - Lake Hiawatha, New Jersey

Delicious and attentive! We went for dinner and ordered the shepard salad, which is a MUST for an appetizer. So fresh and the cheese is so moist and full of flavor. We also ordered the mixed appetizer, which is delicious and offers heaping portions of tatziki, hummus, and eggplant. For dinner, we went for the gyro and the chicken adan and it blew us out of the water. On top of a delicious meal, we had the traditional turkish coffee, and it was made in front of our eyes and delicious. Our go-to for the Lake Hiawatha area. The dining area is intimate, it is BYO (wine store within walking distance), and very comfortable. read more

The restaurant area is beautiful and very small. It is a perfect environment to meet with someone and have great conversation. The service is really great and fast. Our waiter is very attentive and would always check on us at the table. The chicken is extremely flavorful and fresh. Definitely worth trying, especially if you like Turkish food read more

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I visited Bosporus for lunch today. Actually it was a destination I sought out specifically for Iskender. If you're not familiar with this hearty Turkish dish, it's best described as gyro meat, served over fried bits of bread, and covered with tomato sauce, with yogurt on the side. It sounds simple enough, but it's hard to pull off and get all the elements right. Happily, they did a great job here. Although Iskender is not on their lunch menu, they were happy to make it for me. I did have a moment of pause though when I saw their lunch menu. It offered a large variety, and everything was very inexpensive. Iskender, which is on their dinner menu is $15.45, while all their lunch items are in the $7-$10 range. Since I'd traveled a bit to try the Iskender, I stayed my course, and decided to return some other time to try their lunch specials. As I said, the Iskender was great, and exceeded my expectations. There was a very large portion of perfectly done gyro meat, which was seared crispy, but still juicy. The tomato sauce, which can ruin this dish by being too heavy, smothering the flavor of everything else, was pleasantly light and fresh tasting, and offered a nice acidic compliment to the meat. There also was nice amount of yogurt served on the side, which many restaurants are too stingy with. Regarding the service, the waiter was nice enough, but wasn't as attentive as he could have been. I was one of only two diners in the restaurant and I didn't get any sense of enthusiasm or energy. Maybe things are different during dinner. I clearly enjoyed my meal though, and I will definitely return soon. The Bosphorus Restaurant is easily on par with anything I've had in Paterson, so save yourself the trip and give it a try! read more

Bosphorus Restaurant - Iskender - Turkish Near Me - Lake Hiawatha, New Jersey