We were very satisfied with our first visit to this restaurant. The service was excellent and the…read morefood we ordered, starting with the lentil soup, was delicious. We shall definitely return.

LOVE this place! The food is incredible and staff is great. Honestly one of the best Turkish/…read moremiddle eastern places around the area. You MUST get the mixed appetizers. The fish is SO good and is cooked to perfection. Highly recommend this place!

Great warm hospitality is at the Turkish Pita Place. LOVE…read moretheir Turkish Coffee with one of their delicious baklava or Morsel Fritters. The coffee is served in a very pretty demitasse cup. A very nice buffet is available with a variety of Turkish foods. Of course, you have to try the excellent Hummus. So far, my favorite item is the fresh Lamb Kebab. The Turkish Pita Place is located at 160 Halsey St. in downtown Newark. Street parking is not the best in this area. Parking lots are available, but are pricey.

Been coming here for a while now. This place is great, I love the buffet for lunch. The chicken…read morekabobs and the lamb are always such a great thing to have on my plate. The staff are so friendly too overall a great place to have lunch highly recommend it just leave some chicken kabob for me please.

This place is incredible. Every time we're in area, me and my husband enjoy coming here. And this…read moreis a TRUE small business that serves quality, homemade food that happens to be plant based and I will say it doesn't matter if you're vegan or not, you will not regret trying anything on their menu! I've tried the steak+peppers with mac and cheese w/ cornbread, kofte platter, cinnamon donut, almond biscotti, lentil soup, and chickpea tuna sandwich as well as their specialty drinks like the tahini iced latte. Literally all so amazing. Wish I lived closer to this place! This place is a worthy food experience, has great service and hospitable environment. Hope they stay open for long, long time :)

I absolutely love the Baklava lady!! They are a fully vegan establishment and they show up with…read moreamazing flavors. Their baked goods are out of this world. They also have gluten free options which are great. You order at the counter and they bring your food out to you. It is a very small establishment so there can often be a wait for a table. My favorite meal is the kofte wrap. The flavors and combination of veggies and vegan "sausage" are some of the best out there. They can also substitute a gluten free wrap for those with dietary restrictions and they take allergies seriously. The breakfast board is also a great tasty option to get a bit of variety with olives, vegan cheese, tomatoes, cucumbers, and a pita-like bread. For the baked goods, the menu changes by the day so there's always new things to try. They will sometimes have donuts which are my absolute favorite when they are in stock. My favorite baked goods in their rotation are the pistachio donut and the pistachio rose cake. They also do custom cakes if you are ordering for an event.

When my boyfriend and I decided to try out Marmara we weren't expecting anything as great as it…read morewas... It's in a fricking mall! We've been there once every week for the last month...... I've enjoyed the Branzini very much ( fillet it to avoid bones) Their balloon bread is amazing with the Tapenade they serve. We always get their hummus. And their grape leaves. The Shephards salad which Is mostly tomato &cucumbers w a flavorful dressing (we put on side) .. there's just something about using their balloon bread to scoop up your salad and dips... Yep, we always get a second order of the bread... It's very light and thin and doesn't feel as gluttonous. Everybody is very courteous... It's like going to a restaurant in the city... A belly like dancer surprised us on a Friday night which was fun. I don't really wanna recommend this too much because I don't want it to get so busy that I can't get in when I want to lol but seriously it's a really great experience. They do have wine, but we bring our own and they are happy to fill a glass! Enjoy

The food is delicious, 10/10. I've been here about 5 times and have never had a bad meal…read more The service on the other hand is very slow. Consistently. It takes about 30 minutes to get your food and even longer to get a check after the fact. Which is crazy because my table was only one out of 3 other tables in the restaurant. A 20% tip is automatically applied to your bill, and then still asked if you want to tip ON TOP OF THE FACT so pay attention to your bill! Part of me thinks the reason the service isn't as good is because they know they're automatically getting that tip, but another part of me hopes that isn't the case. Ambiance is nice, very beautiful and great place for pictures.

COME HUNGRY! I came here to celebrate my brother-in-law's birthday with my husband's family…read morerecently. There were 6 of us and we split the Efsane Family Special for 4 people and added lamb chops thinking we wouldn't have enough food lol the special also came with dessert but my sister-in-law also ordered a rice pudding. The 6 of us could've easily had the family special for 4 without ordering anything else - there was so much food and we had leftovers to take home!! For context, we all eat a LOT so to say we had leftovers is saying a lot! Quantity aside, the food itself was delicious. The bread is served fresh and steaming hot, the dips are delicious and flavorful, meat is seasoned and cooked perfectly (the chicken shish and lamb adana are my favorites), and the bitter black tea and sweet baklava are a perfect way to end the meal. I left there stuffed and so happy! The staff was also very friendly and attentive. I'll definitely be back!

I just moved from Montclair, which is very near the famous middle eastern food scene in Paterson,…read moreNJ. I was very worried that, after the move, I would not be able to find middle eastern food that would compare. However, I was wrong, and Esfane definitely satisfied my craving! I was in the mood for a light lunch, so I ordered the Shepard's Salad, the Baba Ghannouj, and the Lentil Soup. The Baba Ghannouj was excellent and came with lots of pita bread. It could've been a little smokier for my taste, but overall I got a huge serving and it was very creamy and flavorful. The Sheppard's salad was similarly huge and delicious. The lentil soup tasted home-made and was so comforting to dip all of my extra bread in. At the end of lunch, I was also served some complimentary tea, which definiitely was the icing on the cake to this exceptional experience. Overall, I was extremely satisfied by the quality of the food, but also by the amount. The service was similarly excellent. My water was constantly filled and the waiters checked on me numerous times to ensure everything was going well. The decorations inside were also exceptional, and the restaurant definitely gives high-class date night vibes. I could totally see coming back for a date night with my husband. I think the only downside is that I didn't find the food to be QUITE as good as some Paterson joints like Al Basha, and the price felt like it was 1.5x-2x as much. Probably worth it though, because this has got to be one of the better restaurants around in Flanders.

So yum!! Everything was really delicious, great service and ambiance!! Very authentic and feltread more

Had lunch here. Neat and clean. The food is very fresh, with the lamb cooked with just right…read moretenderness. The waiter is very friendly too.

We found The Turk when the restaurant we planned to go to wasn't open for lunch. What a great…read morefind. The food was delicious. Service terrific. Time was taken to explain the various dishes we tried. A very enjoyable experience.

First time getting takeout from the Turk and it won't be the last. I'll dine in soon, food was…read moredelicious.

I have been to other Turkish restaurants. This is the best I have been to, ever. The…read morecomplimentary bread they give at the beginning of the meal was incredible--it was soft and flaky and melted in my mouth. We got the mixed grill for two. The presentation of the dish was out of this world, and all the meats were delicious, tender and juicy. I thought that chicken might be dry, but it was so juicy! We also tried a traditional Turkish dessert, the kunafeh (sp?), and it was light and delicious. We needed a light dessert because the mixed grill for two filled us up. The waitress recommended the kunafeh, and she was spot-on!! Our experience was excellent. Service was great. The atmosphere was fun and festive. We would definitely go back.

Amazing food at an unexpected location. Dervish Turkish hit the spot…read more Came here for iftaar, and surely they raised the bar. I ordered the cige kofte and Mixed Grill platter for 3 and was pleasantly surprised. The kofte was greatly seasoned and the meat from The platter was so flavorful, and NOT DRY! The platter came with shredded lettuce and pickled cabbage. The interior of the restaurant is nice and pretty, and servers were all attentive. I would definitely come back, bringing both family and friends.

Stumbled upon this restaurant while searching for a lunch spot with friends, and it ended up being…read moresuch a fun experience. The menu is perfect for sharing family-style, and we especially loved the complimentary puffy bread (which is even better with an order of one of their dips!). Our group shared a few appetizers along with the Sultan Plate (large meat platter for 4-6 people), which comes with a dramatic flame presentation and a generous assortment of meats. Everything was flavorful and we all enjoyed trying the different varieties. The adana kebab was one of my personal favorites. We were also pleasantly surprised by how spacious the restaurant is. There are two beautiful private dining rooms near the front that'd be perfect for a party. In general, highly recommend dining here with a group!

The food was flavorful, and we appreciated the complimentary bread and figs. Portions were…read moregenerous, and we left feeling satisfied. Prices felt fair, and the ambiance was pleasant, with friendly service that added to the experience.

I am delighted with both the food and atmosphere at this classy Turkish place. Everything is…read moreprepared fresh from scratch including delicious fish, either whole or fillet. The lentil soup and falafel are consistently tasty. The chef and owner always assist you personally. I also have met diners from all over the world speaking different languages. The lemonade and kazan dibi dessert, or baklava if you prefer, are also highly recommended. I make sure to go here often.

The food was delicious and full of flavor, and the service was excellent. The chef is a true…read morehostess, making the experience feel warm and welcoming. I stopped by for a quick bite after grocery shopping, but I definitely need to come back with more time to explore and try other dishes on the menu. Can't wait for my next visit!