My favorite place to go out! And during the summer the outside seating area is amazing! It's a…read moregreat spot to go with your friends and family! A true hidden gem! The costumer service is top tier! The wait is not long! The food is amazing! 100% recommend! Fine dining! Their bread is incredible!

This was a takeout order…read more We found that two kebab plates are enough to feed four people. Originally we were going to order two mixed grill plates, but since each one only comes with one lamb chop, it would've been awkward trying to split everything evenly. Instead, we ordered the Grilled Mixed Chicken Plate and the Adana Kebab Entrée, which worked out much better for sharing. The meats were all juicy and cooked really well. I liked that each one had its own seasoning and preparation, so nothing tasted repetitive. The tomato could've used a little more char, but the grilled pepper was good. Both the white rice and bulgur were solid, and the pita was really good. I do wish the plates came with some kind of sauce to tie everything together, and I think a small side salad would've rounded out the meal nicely. One thing I did notice was the complimentary bread. It used to be better. Looking back at pictures from a few years ago, it used to be much better. Overall though, it was a good meal and everyone was satisfied.

Not open Closed down…read more Refunded for order after delivering and driving around for 30 mins

Trusted the reviews and we were not disappointed. A very cute spot, nicely decorated, just in a…read morestrange location because of the mall. The mixed appetizer was fun to try all the dips. The chutney type one was my favorite by far, followed by the cacik and baba ganoush. The carrot and cabbage ones were a little too heavy on the mayo for me. The bread was delicious! Our meals were also very good. I was personally not a big fan of the chicken adana even though everyone raves about it, but it was just personal preference. My husband loved it! My chicken shish was very good, tender and moist. Super friendly service so all in all a great spot!

The Chicken Tawook is the best sandwich in Western Massachusetts. Well worth any drive.read more

Small, authentic family run place. Food was delicious and…read moregenerous portions. Freshly prepared and was tasty.

Came for some apps before a show in town Service was fast &…read morefriendly Cold apps were a hit! Would come again Be sure to try the babaganoush :) Prices very resonable

City Kebab is a Middle Eastern kebab restaurant that opened in Hartford, Connecticut in September…read more2023. It was founded by husband and wife Uzbek immigrants Timur Rakhimov and Aziza Djalmamedova. The couple immigrated to the United States from Uzbekistan in 2010. After over a decade of education, training, and hard work, they decided to try their luck as restaurateurs. They found a space that used to be home to Hook & Ladder Restaurant (right next to Hartford Fire Department's historic South Green Station). The couple hired Turkish immigrant Hasan Korkmaz as their head chef. Together, they curated a menu full of traditional Turkish and Uzbek cuisine that is all prepared in accordance with halal dietary laws. Some of the menu items include kebabs, samsas, falafel, gyro, and mezzo platters. I recently dined at City Kebab while I was in Hartford to see a concert. I checked Yelp to see if there was anywhere good to grab dinner before the show, and Middle Eastern/Mediterranean cuisine sounded fantastic to me. When I entered, I was greeted by the very friendly co-owner Timur, who said, "I work for my wife. She's the real boss." After being seated, I began to look over the menu. When Timur returned, he tried to recommend that I get gyro. I told him, "Oh no. I know exactly what I want. I'd like to order a variety of small plates to sample. I'm a local food blogger and I want an authentic experience." Timur was just ecstatic and quickly went to give my order to the kitchen staff. I started off first with a small "Mixed Cold Appetizer" (combo of hummus, babganush, haydari, soslu patlican, antep ezme, avocado ezme), the "Falafel" (mixture of chickpeas, parsley, onions, garlic, Middle Eastern spices, deep fried) and a small teapot of "Turkish Black Tea". Timur brought me some complimentary "Ramazan Pidesi" (Turkish Bread) as well as a glass of "Fresh Squeezed Lemonade". He said, "You need to try this!" So far, everything was excellent! For the main course, I had the "Mixed Grill" (mixture of chicken shish, beef shish, kofte, lamb adana, beef & lamb gyro, served w/ white rice, bulgur rice, Mediterranean salad). It was a symphony of Mediterranean flavors! Timur surprised me with a "Pumpkin Samsa" (pumpkin filling in crispy pastry, seasoned with spices, served w/ tomato sauce) and said, "You can't leave without trying this. It's an Uzbek specialty!" It was very tasty! Before the meal was over, he said, "Save some room. I have another surprise for you at the end." He brought me "Künefe with Dondurma" (Turkish ice cream). I had never tried this before. Stuffed with melted mozzarella and then topped with pistachio and almond crumbles, it was simply divine! I repeatedly thanked Timur for his hospitality and for sharing his culinary cultural traditions with me. I had enough leftovers for both my wife and I to have for dinner the following evening. I'll definitely be returning with my whole family. If you're looking for an authentic Middle Eastern culinary experience in Hartford, then look no further than City Kebab!

Came here for the first time on a Saturday night and it was really busy. We made a reservation but…read morestill had to wait a bit to be seated. It's tiny inside but clean. We got the mixed cold appetizers which tasted really good with their bread. The mixed grill was very good, their lamb is one of the best we've had. I hope they consider adding iskender to their menu in the future. Unfortunately we didn't experience the best service when we were there. They didn't give us menus so we looked it up on our phones, and we had to flag the staff down to take our order after almost 15min. We asked for water refills and yogurt sauce but received neither and no one came to check on us. We didn't want to wait longer so we opted to skip dessert.

Let me talk about the kebab -- the quality of this place has significantly declined over time. When…read morethey first opened, they were truly making authentic Adana kebab. The chef was from Adana, and he used to prepare lamb meat properly with a zırh (traditional curved knife). But those days seem to be long gone. During my last two visits, there's been a noticeable drop in flavor. It seems they've switched from hand-minced meat to machine-ground meat, and they've started mixing in beef as well. The kebab, which used to crumble with rich texture, has now turned into something more like a cheap supermarket meatball. Despite charging above-average prices, this decline in quality is unacceptable.The kebab was served with both rice and bulgur pilaf, but both had clearly been sitting for a while. The rice, in particular, seemed like it had been cooked 2-3 days earlier -- it was far from fresh. It might still appeal to Turkish customers who have never actually had proper kebab even in Turkey, but to anyone who knows what Adana kebab is supposed to be, this is a joke. I assume most of their customers are foreigners who don't really know what to expect from a real Adana kebab -- so they've taken the easy and cheap route. To make things worse, during my last visit, one side of the kebab was burnt. And the chef, like a typical trickster, had placed the burnt side facing down on the plate, trying to hide it. That's just shameful. And finally -- here's a photo of the cooked tomato they served. Completely white and unripe. Really, chef? You didn't notice when cutting it? You didn't see it while cooking? Or even when plating it? If good tomatoes are hard to find (which they're not -- they're just coming into season), then don't serve them at all. If someone asks, you simply say "It's not the season, and we couldn't find good-quality tomatoes, so we chose not to serve any." But you don't serve pickling-grade, pale white tomatoes on a plate. Also, the place is now covered with signs saying it's alcohol-free -- seriously, there are nearly ten of them across the entrance, exit, and walls. When I asked the waiter about it, he explained that the restaurant is now a "halal establishment." But here's the strange part: since the place opened, I've been there around seven times, and every time I brought my own alcohol, the staff gladly served it to me at the table. Surely they didn't just now discover that alcohol isn't considered *halal* in their religion.

This place is a hidden gem. It's a small place with about four tables and some wares to buy. We…read morewent for breakfast and got the Turkish breakfast for two. It's clearly family run and the woman who served us was so lovely. The food was incredibly fresh. It was so tasty. We came out very satisfied. The Turkish breakfast is essentially a smorgasbord of various foods. There's cheese there's nuts there's dried fruit. There's fresh fruit. There's cucumber and tomato salad, there's sausage, there's olives, there's bread, there's butter with honey, tahini with molasses, jam, and there's eggs. We got the eggs in the traditional style, which is mixed with peppers and tomatoes. And it was absolutely delicious. Overall, loved this place and would absolutely come back.

This is a very small restaurant right on Main Street. We went there for breakfast as it has the…read morehighest Yep rating of such restaurants nearby. The feature breakfast is a Turkish Breakfast which was amazing. I was going to just order an omelette. But the owner and proprietor talked me into trying the Turkish breakfast That was an awesome recommendation. I has something like 10 items including eggs, fruit, bread, olives, beef sausage, cheese, amazing jam, Turkish tea, and a liquid treat which tastes like a liquid Jewish halvah. Truly an extraordinary breakfast and experience.

My first time eating turkish food. My only complaint was I was too full to finish. Great service…read more Really enjoyed every bite. Now I have left overs for my dinner tonight. Had Guvech with cheese and brought home Baklava for a bedtime snack ,

This place is amazing! From the minute you walk through the door you are treated like royalty…read more And then, the ambience and the food are... fantastic! I have a very good impression of the Turkish culture after experiencing these people and this restaurant. They are so hospitable and their food is exquisitely delicious!

Surprised by all the great reviews. I never like to write a bad review for a small business but I…read morewas so disappointed with our visit. It was our 1st time and I had high hopes because of all the wonderful Yelp reviews. We had the Mezze plate and the Small Lamb Kebab plate. The Mezze was fine but the cheap lettuce and carrot salad put me off. My friend order the Small Lamb Kebab for $16.99. The 1 kebab stick was a joke. 4 pieces of toddler size lamb and a few small onions. I should have taken a picture because they were teeny tiny. Combined, the amount of meat on that plate was like 1/2 a pack of cards. There was also rice, salad and pickled cabbage. Needless to say my friend left still hungry. The owners definitely need to do better with their portion size if they are going to charge so much. We were the only customers in there and it was lunchtime on a Saturday. We will not be returning. Do not recommend.

Not many people inside on a Friday, however the food was great! It was flavorful and meat was…read morejuicy. The rice seemed a little underdone but that's not an issue really. I was thrilled to have a bunch of sauce options for free. The service was okay. Order then get your food. They do not check on you after at all