Deniz Mediterranean serves beautifully presented dishes, but my experience was mixed. The Turkish dumplings looked great, yet had very little meat inside, which made the dish feel flat and unbalanced. The filling should carry the flavor, and it just wasn't there. The sauce was another surprise. I've never said this in my life because I normally love sauce, but there was far too much of it, and it was pretty much flavorless. Instead of elevating the dumplings, it overwhelmed them without adding anything to the taste. Overall, the presentation is lovely and the menu has potential, but the dumplings need more filling and a more flavorful, restrained sauce to match their visual appeal. read more

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4.5 stars. Ross Cafe serves American and Turkish breakfasts, lunches, and dinners in a casual atmosphere. Customers may eat inside the restaurant or order takeout or delivery. The restaurant's menu lists pancakes, waffles, French toast, crepes, omelettes, salads, paninis, quesadillas, and many Mediterranean foods (e.g., hummus, falafel, kebabs, baklava, etcetera). My husband and I have eaten breakfast and dinner here. Employees told us that we could sit at a table of our choosing. After reasonable waits, two employees brought our beverages, foods, and bills. Here are our ratings for the foods: Pancake tacos - 4 stars - Pancakes were folded around eggs, cheese, and bacon. My husband said that the tacos were slightly falling apart, so he ended up eating the pancakes separately from the other ingredients. He would have preferred that the bacon be cooked longer to get crispy. Nevertheless, the ingredients were very fresh and tasty. Waffle Heaven - 5 stars - This waffle was a large size, and it was topped with Nutella, strawberries, bananas, caramel sauce, and walnuts. On the side was cream. I really enjoyed the flavors. Mushroom sauté - 4.5 stars - This entree had such a wonderful aroma! It contained lots of mushrooms, green peppers, onions, melted cheese, and some eggs (and no tomatoes at my request). It was similar to scrambled eggs with vegetables mixed in, but it contained fewer eggs. Sausages - 4 stars - My husband ate a few small sausages. I took one bite, and I thought that they tasted alright. My husband gobbled them up. Hummus and pita bread - 4.5 stars - The pita bread was fresh and warm and tasted very good. We would have preferred a slightly stronger flavor to the hummus. Vegetarian sauté - 5 stars - This entree contained eggplant, green peppers, onion, garlic, tomato, and potato, and I greatly enjoyed the flavors. The serving size was so large that I had leftovers for the next day. Chicken kebab - 4 stars - Chicken thighs were marinated and grilled with herbs. The meat was very juicy and cooked well, but my husband wanted a stronger marinade and different sauce. Baklava - 4.5 stars - I received a generous serving size of four pieces. I liked the phyllo dough and nuts. Beverages - 5 stars - We drank bottled water, orange juice, and mango juice. read more

Very cute hidden gem located on McKnight Road. I loved the decor and art in the restaurant and my baby nephew was obsessed with the ceiling flowers. I had the chicken kabob which came with rice and salad as well as some naan. It was absolutely delicious and I would return again. The service was good as well. My only issue with this spot is the parking. Verryyyyyy small and tight parking lot so be prepared for that. read more

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McKnight Rd, Pittsburgh We have been here more than once and the experience has been consistent each time. The food is delicious, and the person who checks you in, takes your order, and serves the meal is absolutely amazing. Even though this restaurant sits in the middle of the hustle on McKnight Road, the atmosphere inside feels calm and welcoming, almost like having a meal at home. We ordered a full breakfast spread with pancakes, waffles, and potatoes. Everything came out fresh and well prepared. Kudos to the team for creating a space that feels both busy and comforting at the same time. read more

I've been here several times for a small falafel snack, a larger kabob dinner, crepes, breakfast, wraps, and a large catering order. The food tastes like someone just made it from fresh, scratch ingredients according so their grandma's recipe. Not a Sysco flavor in sight. The menu is unique and doesn't look like it was workshopped by a marketing team. Falafel is served on a big bed of hummus and the plate is filled with chopped salad along with pitas. Breakfast was really special, menemen is tasty peppers and tomatoes with eggs scrambled in, the lamb breakfast was so rich and savory, the potatoes crispy. Crepes rival any crepe restaurant with sweet choices for any taste. The kabobs and rice and chopped salad with hummus, baba ghanough, pita, hot sauces, rice and baklava for dessert plus a couple servings of falafel were catered beautifully and made everyone happy. We picked up the order in the foil tins, drove home, and served immediately. The Turkish coffee is short and strong. Regular coffee is good too. Other soft drinks and teas available. No alcohol, not sure if BYOB would be appropriate or not. The atmosphere is cute with cute decorations. The service is sweet, very quiet and casual. Ask for anything you need. These are nice people. I hope this place stays around, this has been such a transient location. When the line at Mad Mex is 30m, just drive down a few minutes to Deniz. read more

Excellent breakfast. Omelet was huge and really good with good potatoes and bread. Enjoyed very much.

Visited recently with family and I love this place. The food is fresh and very good. I had the lamb kabobs. Others had filet kabobs, lamb chops. All were excellent. Lehman as an appetizer and kunefe as dessert all very very good. The service and staff there were super nice in accommodating some extras the kids asked for. Liked also the atmosphere. Overall yummy and can't wait to go back. read more

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This was not a pleasant experience. Other tables that came in after our group of 4 received food and beverages before we even got water 15 minutes after being sat. We were quite disappointed that the servers did not double check with the kitchen before bringing out the food as we asked for plain French toast and Turkish sausage and received French toast with fruit and chocolate and bacon. The person who ordered the food is allergic to fruit and cannot eat pork. The servers gave a look that our table made an error when ordering. There was not any apology for the order error and after 1.5 hours of not good experiences, we wanted to quickly leave. Will not return. read more

Came upon Deniz during our Memorial day travel day and it was such a good find. Came with a party of 4 around lunch. They have a very extensive menu, with even American breakfast options like crepes, waffles, omelettes and pancakes. I opted for one of the Turkish breakfast options - scorched egg/kavurmali yumurta. Our table again got the Nutella nirvana crepes, cheese and egg pide, chicken kebab and falafel. Also got two Turkish coffees which came in a really cute coffee set. Everything was delicious. It was my first time having the Kavurmali and pide. I thought the dough for the pide was perfect. It was still soft but crispy after a light toast the next day. The pide was a big portion so we had some leftovers. The falafel was pretty good too - seasoned well with a right amount of crunch. Came with a refreshing salad and lots of pita. The chicken kebab was also very juicy. Service was great. It's a small restaurant but felt cozy with cute decorations. I would definitely come back if I lived in Pittsburgh. read more

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Awesome!! We had the Turkish breakfast for 2. To be adventurous. It came with a lovely pot of tea in a fancy tea pot. With menemen ( which looks like scrambled eggs and tomato's and peppers). With cheese (salty and good) olives, fresh tomatoes and fresh cucumbers, honey, pita. We also got the extra sausage and the baklava. Well seasoned. Great contrast in flavors-- salty cheese, acidic olives, sweet honey, umami from The menemen. Crisp cucumbers fresh tomatoes . The sausage was pan fried and added more umami and texture. 5/5 Kind, polite service. We were the only customers. So they let us linger and catch up. And did not rush us out. Food came quickly. 5/5 service. Lovely, cute very welcoming space! Good value. This was different. Loved it!!!!! 5/5. Highly recommend. Will be back and bring more friends!! read more

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This part of town has more than enough dining places to choose from, so it's often hard to reach a decision. A recently published coupon and favorable reviews of this place helped to make our lunch choice. They recently changed their name from Ross Cafe to its current name in order to help the community gain better insight into the type of foods they serve. Their menu is very extensive and filled with authentic Mediterranean dishes. Our server, as well as most of the restaurant staff, are Turkish. Wise decision to tout who they are and what they serve, but I must add they feature a fairly sizeable breakfast menu that is available all day! Our meal was good, portions were large, and the atmosphere was relaxing. BYOB. read more

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We love Ross Cafe! Everything we have tried here over the last few months has always been amazing. Matt tried the scorched eggs today and I found my new menu favorite in that! Totally getting it next time. The service is always incredible and they just redecorated and it's so cute inside. Happy Eating! read more

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I stopped by here two Saturdays ago for dinner. My wife and I had been eyeing up Deniz Meditteranean since it had opened and this just happened to be a night that we could eat there. After going to their website, we placed an order through there which ended up being slice life. We had chosen 5:15 PM for when the food would be ready and it was ready at 5:20 whenever we arrived. The inside was somewhat small with tables that seated about 30 people. Its decor was fun though with lots of flowers hanging down from the ceiling in the colors of pink, purple and white. I quickly had my food and was on my way when tragedy struck. Since it was icy outside, I reached for the railing and the bag that was given to me broke. Food went all over. Upon showing the broken bag to the hostess/server, he asked if I had time to wait for fresh. They gave me a time of ten minutes and I opted for it. While it wasn't my fault, I still felt bad and likely would have kept a hand under the bag except for step with the snow/ice. For dinner on this evening I ended up ordering the yougurt lamb shish while my wife ordered the Turkish manti dumplings. My meal was described as yougurt lamb shish served over crispy buttered bread and garlic yogurt and served with rice while my wife's was described as Manti dumplings topped with garlic, yogurt sauce, and oil sauce with mint and paprika. Both my wife and I enjoyed our dinners here but we were on the same page that there was just too much yogurt. My lamb was deliciously seasoned and tender and I sort of wish that I could have tasted it more over the sauce. Then the sauce itself was good as I enjoyed the mix of the red sauce and the garlic yogurt, but as mentioned earlier, I think it was a bit heavy on the yogurt. Last but not least I enjoyed the cut flatbread underneath as it added some body to the meal but I would have been hard pressed to tell you if it was buttered or not. My wife also enjoyed her meal here, especially the filling of her dumplings and only wished she could have tasted it more without the yogurt. The bottom line for me is that I would head back here again in the future. Both my wife and I really saw a bunch of potential in the flavors, now if there just wasn't as much yogurt. read more

Deniz Mediterranean Cuisine - Yogurt Lamb Kebab - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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Met a fried here. She got their first and got us a table as it started getting busy. She was instructed to let me know to just park behind here as the parking is very limited. Inside is colorful and full of character. They had a really cool mural painted on one of the walls. Our server was very nice and helped me in deciding what I wanted. I got their manti dumplings as I wanted more of a lunch item. It's a dumpling filled with meat and spices then topped with garlic, yogurt sauce, and oil sauce with mint and paprika. This was phenomenal!! Lived the flavor and it was such a large portion that it filled me up. My friend ended up getting a crepe and really enjoyed it. Will totally have to be back to try some other things!! read more

Deniz Mediterranean Cuisine - turkish Manti Dumplings - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Excellent best quesadilla We had the steak and the chicken.. both were cooked to perfection nice portion.nothing to complain about... Will be back to try other menu options read more

I have driven by here a couple of times and was not sure what exactly it was. But, I was invited to have brunch. I am so glad I tried it. It is a small place several tables. There were 9 in our party, and they did a great job accommodating us. The food was very tasty and the staff was very friendly. I can't wait to go back and try it for dinner. Please give it a try! read more

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I enjoyed a meal at Ross Cafe by myself on a Sunday morning. Service was quick & noticed it seemed consistent around the restaurant. There was only one server and she had assistance running food and bussing tables. They had a great flow! I waited probably 10-15 minutes or less for my meal and every table was sat. The establishment is small. Maybe 12-15 tables. Nothing over the top or flashy about the place. The mural on the back wall is a great touch to the decor! I ordered a Turkish dish as the restaurant advertised to be Mediterranean. However they had plenty of American breakfast dishes. I noticed their pancake tacos seemed to be popular at other tables. My dish was full of flavor and everything I expected. It was served with a side of bread that was fresh and complimented the egg scramble well. On the menu it shows the Turkish dishes served in traditional dishes rather than the plate shown. Can't wait to return with my husband! read more

Deniz Mediterranean Cuisine - Menemen - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Pretty good little place for some turkish food, lahmacun and menmen etc. the tea is decent as well. Would not recommend the hummus read more

Deniz Mediterranean Cuisine - Breakfast for two - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Met friends here for breakfast. The food and the service were outstanding. They have a breakfast menu and a lunch/dinner menu. Bought some grape leaves for takeout and they are the best I've tasted. Will be back for their lunch/dinner food shortly. read more

We had heard everyone's rave reviews on Next door and Facebook so we wanted to come try it out. I'm so glad we did. It was very good. It's a breakfast/lunch place only. My husband is all about breakfast. He really enjoyed his crepe with Nutella and nuts (he chose no bananas). I wanted to try the Turkish side of the menu because I love Turkish Food. I loved the cigara boreji (which were like fried tortillas with cheese inside them) minus parsley. They were unbelievable. I loved them so much. We shared a side of hash potatoes which were amazing hashbrowns. Go check them out. The food is delicious and the people are very nice s d attentive. read more

Deniz Mediterranean Cuisine - Sigara Boregi (friend tortilla with cheese) we're unbelievable. I loved them. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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Food was tasty and they accommodated our party of 7 which included adults and children. I had the lamb shish kabob which was well seasoned. My boyfriend had the ground lamb side and home fries. He said he really liked the pide, but thought the potatoes weren't that good. read more

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So nice! So cute! Delicious food! We went on a Thursday afternoon to celebrate 8th grade graduation and had a great experience. My son wanted everything on the menu. I got Nutella Nirvana, he got pancakes. Others ordered various breakfast choices and everyone loved their meal. The Turkish coffee was delicious too. Oh the hash potatoes were a big hit as well. read more

Deniz Mediterranean Cuisine - Chocolate Pancakes - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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Dinner this is the absolute worst restaurant I've been to in the last five years start with the atmosphere. It's a lobby or waiting room of a repair shop. That's all poorly done. They got these furry chairs. Something that you would consider putting on your toilet seat, it's a joke no music very quiet in there. Hear everybody talking now let's get to the best part. The waitress is very slow. Took 15 minutes for us to get our drinks then I ordered lamb shish kebab which is like a signature dish for Middle Eastern. Restaurants medium rare it comes out well done I send it back and they cook it more well done and the salad that they serve with it is all the end cuts at the very end of the lettuce with chunks of the stock terrible. The food was absolutely Horrible. I would never ever recommend this place for anybody and the lamb is poor. cut of meat very difficult to even eat and my wife's dish was just as bad. It's shameful that they would even be in business. They have no clue what they're doing. Do not go. read more

Such a lovely place to dine in! I went for my birthday brunch and it was the perfect place for a peaceful chat over a delicious breakfast. The decor is beautiful. They have a great menu including both Turkish and American style breakfast items. I really liked their coffee, and have never had such delicious scrambled eggs before! I also tried their lahmacun which was really good. Service was very kind, and the food came out pretty quickly (a good thing because we had just finished a morning hike!) Everything is halal and so tasty. In summary, I highly recommend this restaurant and would love to visit again soon. read more

Deniz Mediterranean Cuisine - French toast combo and Holly omelette - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

So glad we stumbled on this place while out shopping in the North Hills on a Saturday morning. Started off with some Turkish coffee which was small but mighty...intense flavor but not bitter at all. I ordered the Menemen (eggs scrambled with tomatoes, peppers, onion, and cheese) which was served in a beautiful bowl. They provided plenty of pillow-y soft homemade flatbread, which was needed to scoop and soak up all of that delicious sauce. It was seriously so good! My husband ordered the veggie omelet which was served with toast and seasoned potatoes - definitely enough for two people, although he was able to finish it himself. He loved all the fresh veggies in the omelet as well as the seasoning on the potatoes. We were very impressed with everything from start to finish. Our server was so nice and attentive. He made sure we had everything we needed and was able to manage multiple tables at a time. We will definitely return to try the dinner menu - the kebabs look fantastic! read more

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I am in love with this spot. The food is so delicious the dumplings are my absolute favorite! Authentic and delicious! read more

What a hidden gem! Probably the best breakfast I've had in forever. Everything was fresh, and my goodness, hearty! The food just kept coming... Service was also wonderful... genuinely attentive and friendly. Hubby and I shared the Turkish breakfast, son enjoyed the French toast platter. Sweet items were perfect.. not overly sweet (just right!). read more

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I had the scorched eggs and Turkish coffee. The scorched eggs are sunny side up on top of seasoned lamb cut into bite-sized pieces. Everything was delicious. The server was excellent and answered all my questions. I definitely recommend this cafe for breakfast! I plan on returning for lunch or dinner in the future. read more

Deniz Mediterranean Cuisine - Interior - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

This is a funny little place specializing in Turkish food It doesn't have a lot of seating, but it does have table service. I went with the group and we ordered a lot of different things. The baba ghanoush and the pita were very good-the pita was not like that dry stuff Aladdin has. The rice was perfectly cooked. The lentil soup was very tasty and like many Middle Eastern restaurants. It was kind of brothy. Three of us ordered it and it was not heated enough, but they happily heated it back up for us. The Greek salad was inexplicably, served with mozzarella rather than feta and did not have much flavor. Really it wasn't particularly good at all because it was tasteless. That was one of the downers of the experience. We got one lamb PIDE. And one cheese. These were a nice size and had good dough. The lamb one was a little bit short on lamb. French fries were piping hot and a nice portion. The shepherd salad also had mozzarella on it. The menu said fed up and it was mozzarella. We also ordered what look like egg rolls, but we're actually supposed to be feta inside-these were really good, but we did not think they had feta in them either. They did not have any vegetarian meals except for falafel and things like the cheese pide. I wish these restaurants (the smaller Middle Eastern ones ). would serve some vegetarian things over rice. The service was friendly but lackluster, and they brought out dishes as they were ready rather than with any synchronization. This left one person waiting a little bit longer for her meal than others. They have a huge breakfast menu, which I would like to try. Bottom line: the food is good but has some weaknesses one of them being that it is under seasoned. And then the weirdness of the mozzarella instead of feta Not a dealbreaker though: Everyone in our group said they would return. read more

I was finally in the area and tried Deniz Mediterranean Cuisine for the first time. It was AMAZING. First, the decor is welcome and inviting. It makes you feel transported to someplace relaxing. The fireplace on the TV helps with that too. I was immediately greeted and staff was very patient with my questions about the menu. They were also attentive. I started with the spicy ezme salad. It is served chilled with warm pita bread. Lots of great flavor and a kick that hits you after a bite or two. I'd come back just for this. My entree was the ground lamb pide. I enjoyed it but I'd probably try something different rather than order it again. (Mostly because there are so many things I want to try). I was given the dinner menu (understandable since I was there shortly before 7) but I was told you can order from the breakfast menu all day as well. I would say "give it a try if you are in the area" but honestly I'd make the drive from Monroeville just to come back here. read more

Deniz Mediterranean Cuisine - Spicy Ezme salad. Great flavor with a kick that hits you after a few bites. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Great service and a large menu of breakfast and lunch options. This unassuming location is worth a stop for breakfast or lunch. I loved the seasoning on my omelet (a touch of mint) and home fries (seasoned nicely) that made them stand out from the normal fare. I will definitely return to try the Turkish lunch options. read more

Deniz Mediterranean Cuisine - Home Fries - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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It seems like this place specializes in breakfast, but I visited them during dinner time. The menu consists of many Turkish classics as well as more American items (ex- paninis, waffles, French toast, etc). I tried their Kasarli Pide. Pide is a bit like Turkish pizza. This one came with cheese and egg. I thought it was really tasty! Great portion and fair price. It's cut up into handheld pieces. The cheese has a nice saltiness to it, and the crust is thin (a bit thicker on the ends). The egg was so good on this pide. Added a slight sweetness to it. The texture might be a bit different from other pizza-type foods, but it's delicious! All in all, I really liked my meal. There are so many delicious items, and I think I need to try some more. Recommend this spot, especially for the Turkish items. read more

Deniz Mediterranean Cuisine - Kasarli pide - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Cute little restaurant. I took my mom for breakfast on a Friday morning. Not super busy at the time we went. They have 12 tables and some cute decor. I always like to try and support local/ family owned businesses. We both had Turkish coffee and omelettes. The omelette was large and flavorful. It was a lot of food in my opinion. The menu is American and Turkish. Will be back at some point to try lunch. read more

Deniz Mediterranean Cuisine - Turkish coffee - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

After shopping at Target on McKnight, I looked up breakfast areas nearby, and Ross Café showed up. It's a sweet café with delicious food and even better Turkish coffee! I ordered the French Toast Combo and coffee to go, but stayed to enjoy the Turkish coffee inside. There's indoor and outdoor seating, a beautiful mural inside, and lots of picture worthy decor. The owner, Halime, is such a joy! We had an opportunity to talk while I was waiting for my food and she shared that her whole family is involved in the restaurant. It just opened a week ago and I hope it's a great success! read more

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Over the weekend I went to Deniz Mediterranean Cuisine. It can be unassuming from the outside but the vibes inside are so colorful!! They had both a brunch and lunch menu at the time we went so we obviously ordered items from both haha! We ordered the Nut crepe, Hummus, Beef Shish Wrap, and Lahmacun I honestly can't believe I haven't been here sooner. The food was absolutely scrumptious and they staff were so nice! The next time you venture out to Ross Park Mall I definitely recommend checking them out. read more

Enjoyed chicken salad and hummus for lunch today at Deniz. The salad had cucumber, tomato, lettuce with delicious, freshly grilled chicken. The mild salad dressing was house made: extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, herbs. The hummus was smooth, yummy, and served with pita bread. Loved the rose hip ice tea. Service was friendly and attentive. read more

Deniz Mediterranean Cuisine - Chicken salad & hummus at Deniz. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

This place stands out with their VERY purple exterior. I'd driven by so many times I finally decided to give it a try! My table got the hummus to start and for mains we got a lamb wrap, steak wrap and spicy lamb flat bread. I would say the wraps and hummus were solid but not really noteworthy. The flab bread was great though! Well seasoned and the bread its self had a fantastic crispy texture! read more

Deniz Mediterranean Cuisine - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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Deniz the first challenge, the restaurant is hard to find in the hustle and bustle of red lights and McKnightmare road. Once in we met the owner fabulous woman and very kind. we started with Stuffed grape leave and Turkish coffee. The grape leaves were great and the coffee was good (i prefer the coffee served with the soft candies coated with a velvety powdered sugar). We ordered Hummus and Pita as well as a Lamb gyro meat platter. The hummus was fair, tasted as though there was only puréed chickpeas (no garlic, lemon or tahini). The dinner arrived and the gyro platter had good flavor but there were small chunks of meat that were very hard (seemed light it was microwave). Then there was the salad and the lettuce was wilted and brown. It was not my favorite Mediterranean food experience. read more

My 6 person group visited on the recommendation of our Uber driver and we were so glad we did! The food is amazing and my dinner companion who is half Turkish said it was some of the best food he's had stateside. It's not fancy but the service was excellent. I'm only sorry we were just in town for a few days because I would love to be a regular. read more

Deniz Mediterranean Cuisine - Coban Kavurma - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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Love this place! Tried lunch 2 weeks ago and today brunch. Turkish coffee is awesome. Friendly staff. Delicious food. read more

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