No words for how amazing and authentic this Turkish food is..... they make their own bread FRESH and it's incredibly pillowy and soft. The breakfast almost made me cry because it tastes just like my mom makes. I will be back every weekend. read more

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The food was amazing again. Tried the hummus this time and it was outstanding - you will not regret eating here - check it out soon!!! read more

Corner Kitchen Pizzeria - Interior - Mediterranean Near Me - San Diego, California

You wouldn't know it from the name, but this place has the most phenomenal authentic Turkish food. Best we have had in California. We loved the veggie combo plate, mixed kebab, kunefe, and of course Turkish tea. It's a cozy hole in the wall with the best comfort food. Service was friendly as well. Can't wait to go back and try the baklava! read more

Corner Kitchen Pizzeria - Small Kunefe - Mediterranean Near Me - San Diego, California

Restaurant with a wonderful family, serving fantastic food - - - - - - - - February, 2025 Visit My wonderful wife and I just enjoyed a trip to Pam Desert and San Diego, with a visit to La Jolla. Some relatives joined us in San Diego. Right after we arrived in San Diego and were checked in, our cousin recommended Corner Kitchen Pizzeria for dinner... with a description of "Mediterranean (for the adults) and pizza" it sounded great... and it is even better than expected. My wife is gluten intolerant as it gives her "bread head," as she becomes mentally sluggish; we asked about gluten free menu options and were informed about the beef and chicken plates; we ordered one of each and boy were we impressed! Both came with salad, spinach/greens, tomatoes, feta, cabbage and carrots; since I am not GF I also received wonderful pita. My wife and I were thrilled. Our relatives also greatly enjoyed their lentil soup and the meatball & rice plate. Afterwards the restaurant shared warm (hot) Cardamom tea. So good!! And the staff is so friendly and helpful. And... they serve Mexican Coca Cola, with the real sugar! And... they have many other Mediterranean / Turkish menu items, including some for breakfast, and some amazing pastries and other desserts!! Corner Kitchen Pizzeria - beef plate, gluten free (GF) - without pita - Chicken plate - with - 3 pepperoni slices - Lentil soup with bread - Homemade meatball and rice soup - Cardamom tea - Some fantastic looking desserts Thank you, Corner Kitchen Pizzaria! ----- ----- ----- read more

Their food was delicious and fresh! We really enjoyed their istanbul wraps, and you can sub out the meats for chicken, beef, or falafel. Their Turkish delight and baklava ARE SO GOOD! The people were so kind as well! They gave me great suggestions, were very friendly, and were just wonderful to interact with. Casual seating, seems to be lots of takeout orders too. Will come back to visit just to say hi to the nice employees again :) read more

Corner Kitchen Pizzeria - Turkish Delight and 1 Pistachio Baklava. Tea believed to be early grey - Mediterranean Near Me - San Diego, California

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The food was so good that I forgot to take a before picture. We ate everything. Staff isn't shy about serving sizes. We got 2 mixed kabob plate, hummus and Turkish pizza. 10/10 for me. Rice pudding is also one of the best rice puddings I've had. Not overly sweet. I'm really bad I taking photos sorry read more

Corner Kitchen Pizzeria - Rice Pudding - Mediterranean Near Me - San Diego, California

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Disgusting greasy pizza with weird toppings I did not order! Seriously some of the worst pizza I have ever tried to eat. $60 and I threw it out. Plus bought rice pudding and they gave me no spoon or way of eating it. Really upset and disappointed. Stay away! Also I ordered rice pudding. What I got was not rice pudding! It was some kind of tiramisu with coconut and pistachios and a weird chocolate pudding top! read more

Corner Kitchen Pizzeria - What the heck is this? I ordered a spinach artichoke white pizza. This clearly has a red base and cheddar cheese. - Mediterranean Near Me - San Diego, California

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Corner Kitchen Pizzeria is the replacement for City Pizzeria just north of the Gaslamp Quarter in downtown. The corner suite had plenty of inside seating and some sidewalk tables along Sixth Ave. At the service counter were several pizza pies that were available for sale by the slice. Besides the standard fare of pizza, salads, subs, and wings, Turkish-based food was also offered. For example in the Chef's Special category, doner and lamb shank were listed. I chose the Moussaka which was served with rice. It was a variation from the Greek style in which eggplant was sliced and fried lightly in olive oil before being layered in a casserole with a mix of ground lamb, onions, tomato sauce, seasonings, and cheese sauce. At this place, the rice came separately while the eggplant was stewed in a dish with meat and sauce. There were a couple of issues with the execution of this Turkish moussaka. First, the eggplant was bland and required more spices and flavor. Second, the amount of ground meat in the dish was paltry. A better ratio of meat to vegetables was an area of needed improvement. For $16, the portion size was mediocre. My initial feeling of ordering the doner was justified after consuming the moussaka. read more

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I completely forgot to take pics of my food and the interior. The portions are big and the food is good. I was so surprised to see okra stew also known as Bamia. I got so excited because I had not eaten that stew since I was younger when my Middle Eastern neighbors/friends would make it for us. Tastes just like I remember it and eating it over basmati rice is the best. I plan to go back and try the lamb stew! read more

Such a great place with great energy one of the employees David is awesome! I would definitely try the rice plate with chicken and beef or the pizza! read more

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You could drive through all of California and not find a diner kebab this good! The berlin doner pita with beef is unbelievable. I've only had one this good overseas in Turkey / Germany but never did I think I'd get one here. You HAVE to try it! This place truly feels like an authentic Turkish restaurant. When you come if not in the mood for a doner kebab I would also recommend you try their eggs/breakfast dishes or their borek, which is probably the best I've had in the states. To top it all off they serve fresh orange juice. The service is also super nice, and I'm glad that I got to meet the owner. Super friendly guy. read more

I ordered the beef shawarma sandwich. It was quite salty and a bit greasy, and in the end left me with an unsettled stomach. The store is in a disgusting area of downtown, where I literally had to step over a pile of human excrement immediately outside of the store entrance. The restaurant is mostly clean inside, but the area outside really kills the appetite and appeal. The staff inside had a slight attitude that was a bit puzzling to me. It felt like they didn't want to be there and were obligated to entertain customers. I won't go again. read more

The corner kitchen pizzeria is a great little spot. I walked in and woman behind the corner was very nice and helpful. She recommended the Berlin Doner Sandwich and I said ok that sounds nice and yes it is very nice and has great flavor. Great service and excellent food. read more

Corner Kitchen Pizzeria - Berlin Doner Sandwich - Mediterranean Near Me - San Diego, California

I tried their lahmacun and iskender as main course, and let me tell you this: it was AMAZING. I am Turkish, and I confirm both lahmacun and iskender tasted just like the authentic versions we have in Turkey. Finding original-tasting lahmacun and iskender is incredibly hard, but this place nailed it! I also tried the ispanakli borek, kazandibi, and kadaif dessert. They were also delicious and authentic. I love that they serve Turkish tea at the end of the meal, which is again very authentic Turkish dining experience. The staff was friendly and professional. The reasturant was clean and neat. Overall, each dish was fantastic and bursting with authentic flavors. I highly recommend this place to anyone craving a taste of Turkish cuisine. read more

Corner Kitchen Pizzeria - Lahmacun - Mediterranean Near Me - San Diego, California

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Nice place in downtown San Diego that serves good pizza. I would like to visit again and try their Turkish pies! Solid service and decent atmosphere. Would love to come back read more

This Turkish restaurant is my absolute favorite. I eat here regularly. The food is phenomenal. Get the Turkish pizza and chicken doner plates. The food is fresh and quality is amazing. Breakfast is so good too. Rarely do I crave places to eat in San Diego, but this place has a hold on me. read more

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Do not sleep on this place! It's not a pizzeria, it's some of the best Turkish food you're going to eat outside of Turkiye. The burek! The soup! The incredible lokum! And the warm and generous service. No notes, just an awesome meal with plenty to bring back and enjoy later. I would have taken pictures but I was too busy devouring everything. read more

Currently eating the best falafel I've had in my life from this place. It's called a pizzeria but it's mostly Turkish/Mediterranean food. Had to wait 15 or 20 minutes to get my to go order since they were busy but SO worth it. I almost feel bad driving more customers to this place because they were already busy but...just give a good tip I guess. Haha. read more

Our Turkish friends took us to this hidden gem. You would never know that this restaurant serves authentic Turkish food because of their name. But once you step inside you will see that they offer both Turkish/Mediterranean food as well as Pizza and salads. The owner was so nice and welcoming. He said that they will offer a bigger Turkish menu in a couple of weeks. We ordered a sampler of dips which consisted of humus, baba ganoush, Tzatziki, spicy Turkish salsa with homemade bread, Iskender Kebap, lahmacun, and kunefe. Everything was absolutely delicious. Tasted just like what I remember from Istanbul. It is a bit difficult to find parking in that area of the Gaslamp district but there is a parking lot close by. I hear during the weekdays this place is packed with customers as all the surrounding office buildings are in operation. Luckily we went on a Sat afternoon and found parking in the parking structure easily. I can't wait to return to try their more expansive menu! read more

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I forgot to take a picture of my food but it was an amazing Iskander kebab!! I love turkish food and I have been in Turkey in many different Turkish restaurants,This place is definitely Taste like traditional Turkish food and Couldn't be better. 100% recommending. read more

Great service amazing pizza that you can taste is fresh and homemade and the dessert 10/10

When I walked into the restaurant I was like "oooooooh" because the display case looked so freaking delicious. I'm talking cheese cake, baklavas, and Turkish delight, as well as pizzas and other stuff that looked equally good. My family and I ended up ordering off the menu, and I was pretty hungry, but oh my gosh it was so good. The portions are very large, and I would recommend sharing food if you aren't starving. The server was very nice, and brought us lemonade and tea throughout the meal. )I really liked the Turkish delight. It felt like how Turkish delight was supposed to be made and it had a really nice aftertaste) read more

Corner Kitchen Pizzeria - Turkish delight and 1 Pistachio Baklava - Mediterranean Near Me - San Diego, California

I've had a lot of Mediterranean food and this was so so good! The price is reasonable for the amount of food you get! The desserts are so so yummy! Rose pistachio turkey delight is one of a kind read more

Where's the 10 stars button? This place is misnamed. The name doesn't do it justice. Does it serve pizza? Yes. But it's so much more than that! Truly delicious Turkish food. The best in San Diego. It's a gem hidden in downtown. EVERYTHING is great but my favorites are the beef borek, and the white beans in tomato sauce over rice. You cannot go wrong with whatever you order. The portions are not for the faint. They are very generous. They even have Turkish sweets and desserts. They're open into the night up to 9 or 10. Go. Run. And order twice as much as you need so you can have some the next day. It's even better the next day. Parking is a bitch but it's worth it. So glad there's a good Turkish restaurant downtown! read more

came in from out of state and decided to try out a new place and im very satisfied. I decided to get the Lahmacun (minced meat flatbread) and it was so delicious. I would recommend anyone going in for the first time. The lahmacun came with a plate of veggies to put inside of it. And i had a glass of Ayran (yogurt drink). other than the food, the staff are so kind and the place is nice and cozy. Will definitely come again. read more

Corner Kitchen Pizzeria - Lahmacun (minced meat flatbread) - Mediterranean Near Me - San Diego, California

A good place where they cook one pizza for 25/30 minutes, not a recommended place, Terrible place read more

Corner Kitchen Pizzeria - All - Mediterranean Near Me - San Diego, California

We recently visited San Diego for five days, and were fortunate to have found Corner Kitchen on day one since it was two blocks from the Courtyard Marriott where we were staying. We returned every day during our visit. So many delicious items on the menu, and they offer the most beautiful Turkish delight that we have ever seen. We shared a menemen and borek breakfast, and even the pickiest of our eaters were so happy with the food an the experience. The staff was courteous, attentive, and ever-professional, and they run a beautiful, clean oasis in downtown. We were sad to leave and will surely miss our daily visits to Corner Kitchen. We will be back on our next visit to San Diego! read more

Best Turkish food in San Diego!! The service is also amazing! If you stop by be sure to get their baklava... you won't regret it

i am not sure where all 5 stars reviews come from. visiting from SF and so many good authentic Turkish restaurants. decided to try this place for Sunday breakfast for our getaway to san diego. we ordered borek which was stalled and greasy and they did not have simit and owner said it is coming from ny. owner were pushing to get more food and asking you will not be fulled. what is shame! ruined my Sunday breakfast in san Diego that i planned for read more

Wow! What an amazing Mediterranean meal! I had the lamb kebab with pistachios Fistikli kebab And the baklava with pistachio was beyond delicious. Just perfect. The service was attentive and the staff so friendly You gotta try it We will definitely eat here again read more

They need to take "Pizzeria" out of their name, as it's not even on their Mediterranean menu. We went there for a pizza, but they hardly offered any. The employees, while courteous, seemed unfamiliar with the menu, which had several printed items crossed out, and had trouble communicating in English. When they said they don't offer iced tea, only hot tea, that was the last straw, and we left. read more

Best Turkish food in San Diego. I highly recommend coming for all the food but especially the Baklava. read more

Corner Kitchen Pizzeria - Turkish desserts. (The best in town!) - Mediterranean Near Me - San Diego, California

Amazing Turkish cuisine! Authentic, was always looking for a Turkish restaurant with good food and amazing service! Highly recommend.

Wow ! What a great treat . My husband and I went tonight to get Lahmacun. So good so authentic. I'm excited to come and try all their other things on the menu. read more

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Excellent food!!! The falafels were extremely tasty and fresh! Highly recommended. I can't wait to go back and try something else read more

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The food is delicious and the staff is even better. I've tried their wraps, salads, pizzas and desserts and they all hit the spot. I live up the hill and am SO glad this place is within walking distance of me. 10/10 read more

This has become our favorite spot to eat before we go to the symphony. Service is top notch and we've enjoyed everything we have ordered there so far (we have not tried the pizza yet). The doner wraps are our favorites. {We miss the old Maza Grill Kabob restaurant on 6th Street (our previous favorite spot near the symphony) - I only wish that Corner Kitchen could provide a hot sauce like they had there.} Recommended if you are in the neighborhood. read more

Incredible pizza awesome Turkish breakfast wonderful business owner friendly, very helpful. Very kind. Nice service great prices very clean place clean bathrooms fresh food loved it thank you to people who it. Chanel read more

The place is clean (I think they recently remodeled the place). Quick service and family oriented. Loved the fusion between Turkish and Italian American food. Loved the pita. read more

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The best breakfast in San Diego! Excellent customer service , they are way generous .