greatest staff oat hibiscus lemonade was so gas every item i had was so fuckin good and came out well

I was on the hunt for something different downtown, beyond the usual fancy burger. I have to start with dessert because that was what caught my attention first when I walked in. Not just one type of baklava, but six different types. I ordered the "Mediterranean Pizza" at the suggestion of the staff. It's kind of like a cross between a flatbread, a pizza and a pita sandwich. Absolutely 100% recommend this spot! read more

The young lady in the front line taking orders had a huge attitude problem. Because of her attitude, we didn't even want to eat the food; it just left a bad taste in our mouths. It was our first time here, and we will never return or recommend this place. Please fix the taste of the hummus; it tasted like hospital hummus. My kids didn't even eat the food because of her attitude. read more

This place was SO good! Everything tasted incredibly fresh, and the portions were huge, especially the protein. You definitely get your money's worth here without sacrificing quality. The biggest surprise for me was the baklava selection. I've never seen so many different kinds of baklava in one place! If you have a sweet tooth, you'll have a hard time choosing because they all looked amazing. The prices were very reasonable, the food came out fresh, and it's a huge bonus that they're open late (2am). Finding quality food after most places have closed is a win. I'll definitely be back to work my way through the menu... and probably try a few more kinds of baklava too! Highly recommend! read more

Istanbul Mediterranean 2 is located at Fremont East District. You'll find them on the corner of Las Vegas Blvd and Fremont Street, next to Griffin. There's garage parking available on 4th Street and Fremont. Inside is bright, spacious, and clean with plenty of seating for a table, bench seat, and outdoor patio. Atmosphere is relaxing and has good music. Menu offers a nice selection of appetizers and sides, doner and shawarma, istanbul specials, and fresh from the oven. They also have breakfast items, pastries, desserts, drinks, tea, and coffee. I ordered Cigar Borek (4 pieces, $7.95), which is a Turkish appetizer made of thin phylo roll and inside has feta cheese, it was delivered soft, bland, and not even crispy, I'm not sure if I would recommend this. The rolls did come with a side of baba ganoush dip. Baba Ganoush ($6.95) as an appetizer is good and tasty! The smoky eggplant has a generous blend of yogurt, menu says there's garlic too but it's very subtle. Mediterranean Greek Salad ($14.95) was a disappointing dish, it was very sour. I was expecting whole ingredients like fresh tomatoes, crunchy cucumbers, and crisp onions but the salad was oddly prepared with so much marinated tomatoes that made it overly saucy, as in salsa-like consistency, texture was like pico de gallo, onions were soft, and capers made it even sour, it was so bad. I had to ask for another plate to pour out the excessive sauce, I would not order this again. The only good ingredients were the crunchy cucumbers, feta cheese, olive oil, and pomegranate sauce. For refreshment, I tried Turkish Tea Cup ($3.95), it's served hot and unsweetened, very soothing, and comes with refill. They even have assorted baklavas and cakes for dessert. I tried Pistachio Dream Cake ($7.95), this one's good! Consistency is like a chocolate mousse cake, soft and creamy, has a layer of frosting with sliced almonds, topped with pistachio crumbs, so Yum! Service from Joseph and Chef Hakan is very kind, welcoming, polite, helpful, and friendly! Though I wasn't impressed with the Cigar Borek and Mediterranean Greek Salad, everything else like Baba Ganoush, Turkish Tea, and Pistachio Dream Cake were all good plus service was exceptional! Even when it was busy, the attentive service with table being cleared of plates and drink refill made up for it, everyone in the staff is pleasant and so nice! read more

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No wait when I got there, as they just opened. Food was delicious, and service was good. They were out of a few items but I don't mind to come back to try them when in stock. read more

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Istanbul Mediterranean is a must try. The first thing I noticed was how clean the space is, especially with the open kitchen and food prep area. Everything looked fresh and well kept, which made a great first impression. I had a hard time deciding what to order because everything sounded so good, but the gentleman at the register was patient and helpful. I went with the rice bowl with the beef/lamb combo, and it did not disappoint. It came with rice, salad, perfectly seasoned meat, and three pieces of bread. Every part of it was delicious and super filling. The meat was sliced just right, the salad was fresh and crunchy with lots of color, and the rice was fluffy with added noodles that gave it great texture. The sauces really brought it all together. The tzatziki, xzander, and chili sauce were all flavorful and paired perfectly with the dish. The vibe here is calm, comfortable, and honestly a nice change from the chaos of Fremont Street just steps away. It almost feels quiet because everyone is focused on their food. That is how you know it is good. I almost forgot about the lemonade served in a cooler mug, get it, it's refreshing, perfectly sweet and not your ordinarily lemonade. The complimentary tea at the end was the perfect touch to wrap up the meal. Highly recommend. read more

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Yelp Review 2026 #34: In my most recent trip to Türkiye, what stuck to me the most aside from the amazing food was their hospitality. Every restaurant I went to, I was treated like family that enjoyed feeding me. I felt that same hospitality this morning when I went to Istanbul Mediterranean at their Fremont location in Downtown Las Vegas. The place is easy to find. It's just right behind the Fremont sign - the same row as all the restaurants and bars like The Griffin, Commonwealth, and Le Thai. Lots of paid parking in the area. It's a small, cozy, nice and clean restaurant. Order and pay at the counter, they'll give you a number, find a table and wait for them to bring you your food. Next to the counter is a glass case of more Turkish treats you can get: borek, baklava in different shapes and sizes, simit (it's like a Turkish sesame bagel), pistachio chocolate cake, devil's fudge cake, red velvet cake, and Turkish drinks like ayran (yogurt drink), and salgam (fermented black carrot juice). I wanted to try so many things to see how it compares to what I had in Türkiye. DONER BOX: Chopped Doner with lettuce, tomatoes, sumac onions, signature house sauce and white sauce on top of fries. You can add feta for extra $. I had the best Doner in the streets of Istanbul where they shave the Doner instead of chopping it. But I understand why they chose to chop it for this dish - it makes it easier to eat like carne asada fries. The signature sauce is tangy. The fries were hot and crispy. They really fill a to-go box with fries and Doner so don't let the $26 price tag scare you because this can feed up to 2 people. This is not something I saw being done anywhere in Istanbul but it's good though. 4.5/5 BEYTI DONER KEBAB: Doner with tomato sauce and yogurt wrapped in lavash. Tasty shaved Doner. Lavash is an almost-paper-thin, light bread so, it's not a heavy wrap. By the way, when you get any of their Doner, your options are beef and lamb or chicken. 4.5/5 BAKLAVA: I'm a huge fan of Hafiz Mustafa which has the best baklava and Turkish desserts in Türkiye - and no baklava from anywhere can compare. So, to test Istanbul Mediterranean, I got a variety of baklava. Sadly, they didn't have chocolate baklava which is my favorite. I'm pleased to report that theirs is pretty close to Hafiz Mustafa! Light, crispy top layers of phyllo, lots of nuts in the middle, and the bottom is soaked in syrup. 4.5/5 I asked if they would consider adding manti to their menu (with an Armenian pronunciation) so I had to repeat myself. They said it's hard to make so maybe not. They gave me several rounds of Turkish tea for free even a cup to go which was very nice. I'll definitely be back! Tip: if you're lactose intolerant, don't mess with the yogurt drink! I tried it when I was at Turkish Airlines Lounge because I was bored. It's an acquired taste. It's like salty sour milk like runny ranch dressing. It made my stomach hurt the entire flight. Never again. read more

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We were Downtown and passed this place and had to try it. I love wraps and doners. The restaurant is beautiful with very comfortable seating and also very clean. We ordered a sandwich and wrap and both were very good. I've never had pickles on these types of sandwiches before and they worked very well together. On the wrap we also added feta and in my opinion it overwhelmed it a little so I won't do that again. All the desserts we tried were very good as well. One thing they need is an ice machine. Hopefully they get one soon and there are restrooms in the back. read more

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It's clean and filling *yum* They use seasoned white rice instead of yellow rice served at the other location. Both are tasty. I went with a rice bowl with beef/lamb $21.95. It comes with a generous portion of protein, seasoned rice, mixed salad and 2 pieces of bread. Salad has diced red onion, grape tomatoes, diced cucumber and more. Dressed with oil/vinegar. The "house sauce" takes like sweetened thousand island dressing. Good ta know. *A generous military discount with ID. read more

8/15/26 horrible experience the one on the new strip is better. I usually never leave reviews but the Fremont location is more expensive and less flavorful.! I challenge anyone to go to this same place on the new strip and tell me I'm wrong I will pay for whatever you buy !! read more

Stopped by on a busy Friday night. Staff were super friendly and explained the menu to me. They recommended the flatbread so I ordered that and a rice pudding. It was all very delicious. I like that you can see the oven and the food being made. Would visit again. read more

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What a gem of a place! The people that work here are so friendly and the food is so delicious! We tried an assortment of items and everything was fresh and yummy! This is a great place to grab an appetizer of hummus or babaganoush, a delicious Doner or falafel pita, wrap or salad or a Pide which is kinda like a Turkish pizza... yum!! This is a small place that is very popular so you may have to wait as tables are self serve. There is also a late night (open until 5am!) food cart version of this wonderful place on the strip in front of Harrah's in the Grand Bazaar. If you haven't tried it, you should! read more

This place has great service. Hot, yummy food and great staff. They hustle the food out to you and make sure you're all taken care of. At first I was getting jealous bc we didn't get the "Turkish experience". There was a distinct difference in the service given to the speakers of the language but we just asked and we received the "Turkish experience". We were given Turkish coffee and tea after our meal. It is tiny inside but our party of five made do. The meat is so good and that spicy sauce for the kabob was at a level 9. We all enjoyed our food. read more

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The food is great quality, but the menu was t as expansive as what we're used to when it comes to Turkish cuisine. It's also pretty pricey, and most entrees don't come with any sides or sauce. The service was neither good or bad, so no complaints there. The ambiance was very nice and clean. read more

Been wanting to check it out for some time and we finally got the chance. Pretty packed when we arrived, but we managed to snag a table after we placed our order. Started out with the Lamakuhn(similar to Lamajun) and that was tasty. For our mains we shared a mixed meat plate(beef, lamb, chicken) and a falafel plate. Both plates came with a side salad, we chose their tasty rice, and each plate also had hummus and two pieces of bread. Our favorites were our starter, the chicken, rice, hummus and side salad. Their lemonade was too sweet for my liking, Service was pleasant, and we finished with some Turkish tea and the Baklava sampler. Expect to pay strip prices for Turkish food because of the DTLV location. Overall, we enjoyed our first visit and we will be back! read more

It was my first try for Turkish food, and it was AWESOME! I love Turkish breakfast especially the bread and Kaymak were heavenly tasty. And the eggs were totally different level of egg dish. You must try Pide and Turkish tea. And the best was Turkish Caffe. All the services and atmosphere were amazing It is worth to visit again. I love to have my go to place at Las Vegas. I hope this will open in my town. read more

Istanbul Mediterranean 2 - I was too excited to take pics of my amazing food LoL. Now I know why Turkish is proud of their Coffee, Turkish Caffe is DIFFERENT. - Turkish Near Me - Las Vegas, Nevada

Wow, the Beef & Lamb is absolutely incredible here. Tzatziki is off the charts, and the service was excellent. 10/10 one of my new favorite spots off Fremont. Great for dinner or a late night snack. UPDATE: Came back for a late night snack. Can't get enough. Super delicious. read more

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We had a wonderful breakfast here! The breakfast plate was delicious, and the cheese sucuk pide was absolutely amazing. Everything was fresh, flavorful, and satisfying. We never regret coming to this place, it's always a great choice! Highly recommend! read more

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It had been a while since I tried somewhere new on Fremont, so I decided to take a walk and see what had opened recently. I noticed Istanbul Mediterranean, which has taken over the space where a chicken burger spot used to be, and since it was such a beautiful day, I decided to pop in and try a wrap. As soon as I walked in, I was directed to the cashier to place my order. The menu was simple and easy to read. Some items were new to me, but each one had descriptions underneath, which made it helpful to understand what was included. While waiting to order, I noticed the dessert case and immediately spotted chocolate baklava. I knew right away I had to try one. I ordered a chicken wrap in lavash, a bottled water, and of course the chocolate baklava. The person who rang me up was very friendly and gave me a number for my table. While I was waiting, he came by with a small glass of tea. I told him I didn't order it, and he smiled and said it was just for me to try. Such a thoughtful touch! I happen to love tea, and it was piping hot and delicious. Soon after, my wrap arrived. The chicken was flavorful and appeared to be in a tomato and paprika style sauce with a slight smokiness and a gentle kick of heat. The fresh vegetables--lettuce, cucumber, and onions--added a nice balance. I might ask for a little more onion next time, but overall it was a satisfying wrap. The real star of lunch, though, was the chocolate baklava. It was rich, sweet, and packed with chocolate flavor--honestly so good I could probably eat several of them. The restaurant itself looked nice and welcoming, and the service was excellent. I'll likely come back again to try the gyro, since that's one of my favorites. If you're exploring Fremont and looking for a hearty Mediterranean wrap or gyro, this place is definitely worth checking out. Njoy! read more

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Utterly delicious, healthy, minimal mark-up considering its location: easy recommendation. Have had their falafel (chickpea and herb balls), chikofte (vegetarian moist 'meatball' paste), and mixed meat Lahmacun (thin bread w/ meats and tomato on it); all have been fabulous. Real highlight is their sumac onions. Some items, like their pide (kind of like french bread pizza), seem like they might be a bit inflated, but they have a decent number of menu items that would be reasonably priced even if the restaurant wasn't in such a prime location. Especially considering how generous the portions are (maybe I'd be pleasantly surprised if I did actually order a pide?). read more

This new restaurant is amazing. The Turkish food is delicious, plentiful and reasonable. Anja, the manager is very friendly and very helpful. She suggested several dishes that we really enjoyed. For a party of 6 we add the Meze Trio, Istanbul Salad, Rice Bowl (Bulgar, lamb & beef, hummus, veggies, bread), Iskender Kebab, Lahmacun (Turkish pizza), dessert called Layer of Taste (4 baklavas). We also received their complimentary tea! We look forward to going back. Zane, the owner also stopped by, very nice gentleman. Unfortunately, they do not take reservations but we arrived about 5:45 pm on a Thursday evening and were fortunate to get 2 tables joined together to accommodate all six of us. Anja, a huge mahalo for welcoming us! read more

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Came here on a Monday morning and was greeted so warmly by Mariyam. The coffee was delicious, just like the Turkish coffee that my mother makes! And the cheesecake was phenomenal. We will definitely be back, and we will be bringing friends with us. Thanks again! read more

Istanbul Mediterranean 2 - Turkish coffee and chocolate cheesecake with pistachios - Turkish Near Me - Las Vegas, Nevada

The food was delicious, the service was great and it looks really nice and clean inside. I had the mixed bowl and the chicken was my favorite. read more

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Excellent Turkish, Mediterranean, Halal restaurant located in downtown Las Vegas. Came here with the family. We ordered numerous appetizers from flatbread and hummus the meze trio. Their main dishes are authentic flatbreads are pulled right of the oven for freshness chard but crispy and delicious. We got their Meze or appetizer combination. Delicious. Wife got the lamb and beef wrap. She enjoyed. Their doners are fresh right off the barbecue spit. Their kebabs are superb. All of their doners are homemade. We had the falafel's the Kibbe, the doner and cheese pie and the meze trio for appetizers. All homemade and delicious. service was excellent Ambience is casual, delicious food very authentic!! read more

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First of all, I want to express how disappointed I am to have to write this review! As a local, I am not fond of visiting Fremont, but I decided to make the trip because I was looking forward to some good Turkish food. We are expecting guests from out of town, and wanted to try before making the trip this weekend. The ambience inside is great, it's clean and looked promising. I ordered beef/lamb shawarma with fries, and beyti kebob, ayran and soda. Total $60.42 First, when guests order food, it's customary to bring all the food together, not today. The shawarma sandwich came first. First bite into it, the meat was lukewarm, lavash was cold and the veggies were ice cold! Please invest into a warmer before serving your sandwiches. The drastic temperatures between meat and veggies makes the sandwich unpleasant to anyone's palate. About 10 minutes later, beyti was served. Once again, the eggplant base was ice cold, the meat was not the proper ground beef/lamb, it was the cuts from the shawarma and was cold, lavash was cold and the pieces not grilled, and the tomato sauce was literally poured out of a can with zero flavor! Ottoman/Turkish cuisine is one of the most delicious and elaborate cuisines! What a shame that you choose to serve subpar dishes from such rich cuisine. Believe me, as someone who not only grew up on authentic ottoman dishes and flavors, but also had my share of great authentic Turkish food, yours is a disgrace. Do better, but I won't be back. read more

Food was genuinely impressive and the service was friendly without trying too hard. The döner kebab was solid--good flavor and well put together--but the "cheeseburger" is what stood out. That burger was on another level. Properly cooked, great texture, and everything just worked together without being greasy or overdone. Easily one of the better burgers I've had. I'd go back just for that alone. I'll be back for sure if we visit Vegas or drive through again. read more

Been a fan of the stand on the Strip for over a decade. The new sit down restaurant has the same amazing food with a larger menu variety, relaxed atmosphere with fantastic service. My favorite food in Las Vegas! They need to expand to Henderson! Highly recommend ed! You won't regret it! PS. After the meal, ask for a complimentary Turkish tea, another perk not at the stand. :) read more

I love the place and atmosphere. It is a kid friendly place . The Doner is phenomenal -- tender, perfectly seasoned, and served in generous portions. The Lahmacun (Turkish pizza) is equally incredible. The staff is warm and welcoming, the atmosphere is elegant, and the location on Fremont Street is perfect. Whether you're after a halal meal or just craving something truly authentic, this place never disappoints. Highly recommend!​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ read more

The food was excellent and full of flavor. The lamb and beef pita and lamb and beef Turkish burger we ordered was well prepared and enjoyable. Service was slightly slow at times, but overall the experience was very good. I would definitely return and recommend this restaurant to others. read more

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Excellent Doner's, Shawarma, and Gyro's. I feel like I'm eating authentic Turkish Doner! I have the Lamb, Beef, Chicken mix w full veggies. It was phenomenal. read more

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Ordered to go food and while the meal itself was really delicious, and the ambience inside the restaurant was nice, I feel like we got ripped off for seven dollars per piece of this very teeny tiny baklava. $14 total for what's pictured is a clear rip off :( Not cool for locals who live in DTLV and want to keep frequenting read more

Istanbul Mediterranean 2 - Turkish Near Me - Las Vegas, Nevada

It was good. Very tasty. Order at the counter and the staff will bring it to your table. The place was busy on a Friday evening. I'd return and eat there again. read more

Turkish pita sandwich is the best sandwich ever. They are friendly, and place is clean. I will go back there again. Highly recommend. read more

Istanbul Mediterranean 2 - Turkish bf.... Awesome! - Turkish Near Me - Las Vegas, Nevada

Went in here on a whim for some yummy food! Boy was that delicious! I had the chicken wrap with chili oil and she had a meaty boat filled with cheese and baked to perfection. Great people watching and enough food to bring home for snacks for later. Delicious!! Service was an order at the counter, take a Number and they deliver the food to your table. read more

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Excellent authentic Turkish cuisine paired with outstanding service and a welcoming atmosphere. The staff is knowledgeable, attentive, and takes the time to explain the menu while offering thoughtful recommendations. Every aspect of the dining experience, from the food to the ambiance, was exceptional. Highly recommended read more

Istanbul Mediterranean 2 - Turkish Near Me - Las Vegas, Nevada

Food is delicious and tastes authentic and service is fantastic. The gyro and the baklava were great. read more

Just ate here for the second time and my goodness the food quality standards are amazing read more

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Delicious! Istanbul has arrived in Las Vegas and oh, how we have needed a REAL Turkish restaurant! Just opened two days ago and there is already a line outside to order - and for good reason! We had fantastic döner and lahmacun with sides that tasted just like we were in Turkey! The tzatziki, house sauce, chili sauce, and tahini all add wonderful flavor to everything. Perfect Turkish tea served in the traditional Turkish tea glasses was a lovely touch. The owner and multiple family members were there to provide careful attention to the kitchen and to offer super attentive service. They told us they plan to add more menu items (five kinds of baklava!) and will also open for breakfast next week. The space is bright and is a comfortable escape on busy Fremont St. We were so excited by the food, the service, and the new items on their way! We will be back soon! read more

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Great new restaurant downtown on E Fremont! Highly recommend the shwarma in a Turkish pita. read more

Istanbul Mediterranean 2 - Shwarma in a Turkish pita - Turkish Near Me - Las Vegas, Nevada