Had a delicious lunch at this restaurant; had been wanting to try it out since Black Walnut moved…read moreout. The warm pita bread before the meal was yummy! We enjoyed chicken crepes and chicken skewers from the lunch menu. Staff was very attentive and greeted us as we left, hope to go back and try some other dishes!

Most people in Colleyville hope this restaurant will get busy with many customers and survive, but…read morethe start has been a little rocky. The people working at the restaurant are wonderful people. Many Turkish people are part of the team and if you know the Turkish culture, you can understand the hospitality that is brought to the restaurant. Some of the dishes are fantastic while some entrees are sometimes overcooked/ dried out. Also, for the prices charged some dishes are quite undersized in volume. This is the 4th restaurant with the same ownership and with his success at the other three restaurants I suspect he will made changes to satisfy more future guests. So far a number of people who tried the restaurant one time have mentioned the same criticism noted above. But when people start receiving improved/consistent food taste & volume that matches the prices then that word can spread as well. If nothing changes the restaurant will not make it longterm. A good example is Napa Thai in Colleyville that in my view is the best Thai food in the region and is almost full every night. If this restaurant can serve the best quality people will fill up the restaurant as occurs every night at Napa Thai.

We loved our experience here! My husband ordered Moussaka and I had the chicken Adana kabob. The…read morekabob was delicious and came with rice and a side salad. The meat was tender and incredibly flavorful. They also started the table with some bread which was welcomed and fresh! The vibe here is truly unique and really makes you feel like you've stepped into the Mediterranean. I would love to come back and have some coffee next time! Service was great: friendly, quick, and always very accommodating. This is truly a one of a kind restaurant in Fort Worth! Definitely don't want to skip this spot!

I can't believe I've lived in Fort Worth for 3.5 years and only just discovered Flying Carpet…read moreTurkish Cafe! This place does Turkish food justice and has so much cultural charm with the decor and warm, cozy atmosphere. We started off with the complimentary bread, which was fresh and warm. I do wish that it came with an oil dip, but it was nice to have with my meal. For my entree, I ordered the lamb gyro and absolutely loved it. I sometimes find an issue that dishes at Turkish/Middle Eastern restaurants can be salty, but it wasn't here! The salad it came with did have a bit too much pepper for my liking, but the tomatoes were incredibly juicy. Overall, the meal was delicious and light. The staff was kind and attentive, but we were also the only customers there on a late Tuesday afternoon. There's a dedicated parking lot for Flying Carpet, which is a huge plus especially for it being on Magnolia avenue. Overall, I greatly enjoyed my experience here and will definitely be coming back!

An outstanding dining experience from start to finish. The food was absolutely delicious, the…read moreservice was attentive and friendly, and the atmosphere made the visit even more enjoyable. Everything exceeded my expectations. I highly recommend this place to anyone looking for a great meal and exceptional service. I'll definitely be coming back!

Went here alone for dinner after work. I wanted to try something different…read more Started with hummus and pita. Pretty standard. I ordered their signature dish the lamb shank. Amazing. Small, but amazing. Very flavorful. Waitstaff was fast. I was in and out in less than 45 minutes .

Amazing authentic Turkish food!! The first time we came, the super nice owner at the register gave…read moreus some complimentary black Turkish tea. The food is phenomenal, they have a family combo for four that is perfect for a family of 4-6 people, the portions are so large we always have leftovers. Amazing baklava, hummus and baba ganoush. Good salads especially if you love sumac-based salad dressings (which I love yum). The inside of the restaurant is so beautiful with pictures of Istanbul and the traditional lanterns. Great place and right in the middle of Southlake, so no need to trek to Dallas for great Mediterranean food.

I was craving Mediterranean and decided to try this spot for the first time and it did not…read moredisappoint. They even have a full menu displayed outside before you walk in, which I liked. We were greeted and seated right away. Service throughout was warm and attentive, our server checked on us a few times to make sure everything was good. They started us with warm, crispy bread and a yogurt-based dip that was quite flavorful. I ordered the lamb shish kebab platter (well done), and we also tried the chicken shish kebab platter. Both came with buttery rice, a fresh salad drizzled with olive oil, and yogurt sauce. The chicken was tender and properly seasoned, but the lamb was the highlight. Lamb can easily turn dry or overly gamey if not handled right, but this was juicy, tender, and packed with flavor even when cooked well done, exactly how a good shish kebab should be. I skipped dessert this time, though they offer a few options, and I noticed what appeared to be a buffet setup, which I'm curious to try next. Overall, a solid, well executed Mediterranean meal. I'll definitely be back to explore more of the menu.

Istanbul Grill is our number one place to eat when visiting family in the area. The servers are…read morevery friendly and welcoming and everything we have eaten here is sensational. High quality meat, flavorful, nicely seasoned and expertly prepared. The Turkish meatballs (Kofte) are the best I've eaten anywhere, with great grilled vegetables and my son loved his Chicken Gyro. Highly recommend!

Food was incredible. We all got different appetizers and entrees. Everything was amazing…read more Service was outstanding. We came at a busy time, but all the servers were pleasant and fast. Ambulance was nice too! Very clean with pretty decorations. The turkish coffee, humus, pita, and the kazandibi were all lovely as well.

I popped in here for a Friday lunch because I love Mediterranean cuisine and I heard this place was…read moregreat- and I'll just say that I wasn't disappointed in the least. I shared the hummus appetizer with my buddy which was really tasty hummus served alongside fresh bread, pretty tough to beat right there. I ordered the lunch special with falafel, Adana kebab, and fries. The falafel was awesome, the perfect crispy texture on the outside of the fried chickpeas served on top of a small amount of hummus, really, really good. The Adana kebab had the perfect amount of heat to it, grilled to perfection, just really popped in my mouth with every bite. The fries were served with some type of seasoning on them and really just rounded out the meal. This place is in a modern, metal type building and well decorated. Staff was super friendly and took good care of us. I'll be back!

The staff was very generous when I stopped by for lunch on a Sunday morning. The chicken kebab…read morewasn't quite ready when I arrived at opening, so I switched to the lamb (great substitute) and the gentleman at the counter kindly gave me two baklava to make up for it. I ordered the lunch special, which includes one appetizer and one main. I chose the bean piyaz and the lamb shish kebab for $16.95 ($27.26 after tax, tip, and a drink), which felt like a good value for the quality and uniqueness. The lamb was cooked just past medium with a light char on the outside. It was tender, with only a hint of gaminess, likely due to the diet and quality of the animal. The bean piyaz was fresh and tangy, with red bell pepper and red onion that might have been lightly pickled. It paired well with the plain rice that came with the lamb. The crunchy rustic baguette was a nice touch. My only suggestion would be to serve the salad separately from the hot items to keep the greens from steaming. The space feels more like a high-end cafe than the casual food hall that it is, with properly set tables and a relaxed atmosphere. When I was there, only one table had customers, though I suspect most of their business is takeout, as it was for me. All the food was nutritious and left me feeling healthier. Except for the baklava of course, which was ridiculously indulgent. Nicely syrupy and crunchy, but undeniably caloric. I recommend dining in for a leisurely lunch.

I went because I reserved a To Good To Go bag. I'm not sure what the rolls we got in the bag were…read morecalled. We definitely got our money's worth. ALSO...When we walked in we were immediately greeted. All the staff was welcoming. The first case as you walk in had Borek. We got the meat, potato & spinach. The meat was my fav but we also liked the potato. No one really cared for the spinach BUT it could just be our taste it was kind of bitter. We also had a spinach Gozleme. I loved it. We took our food to go but will be back. The patio looked whimsical & I really want to taste the tea! We will definitely go back. We are all stuffed.

I really want to support this place because there aren't that many Turkish restaurants in the area,…read morebut my second visit was kind of disappointing. The first time was great, both of us got the soujouk menemen which is a small egg and tomato scramble with sausage slices paired with a large bun on the side. It was simple yet filling and affordable. I also liked the ambiance which felt very clean and spacious, and the fact that they had self-serve tea free of charge. The next time we visited, we got the lahmacun and a kebab plate. The lahmacun was okay but not special. For the kebab, the menu made it seem like you could choose any 2 sides but actually they are predetermined and not a good value. The kebab was quite small especially compared to the price. It was just one kebab with rice and bread for over $20. They also charge $1/person if you ask for water (they give you bottled water). The service is friendly but not super attentive so we had to flag down the staff multiple times. Overall I'm hesitant to recommend this place due to the lackluster second experience and misleading menu, but maybe there are other items on the menu are a better deal.

My husband had a latte and I had a Turkish coffee we also shared walnut baklava and some other…read moreTurkish desserts. The service was wonderful. This family owned cafe was so relaxing and just beautiful. If you have never had Turkish pastries before you must try. The young man gave us a sample and we bought more. They have different depths of flavor that complement the coffee or tea you are having them with. We will definitely stop here again next time we are in Dallas.

Very small. Not somewhere a claustrophobic person like me would stay inside to eat or drink…read more They just pulled up on a search for tiramisu near me and they had great reviews. I was nicely greeted up on entering and although it was Very small it appeared nice and clean. While getting my tiramisu I was also looking at some smaller pieces of what the gentleman explained was types of Turkish candies. He even let me try the pistachio one and OMG, sooo good. I then bought 2 of the pistachio ones, a hazelnut one and I forget what the little red one was. I haven't eaten them yet but super excited to try them all. The tiramisu was a generous portion and tasted good but definitely lacked a lot too. For me it needed to be more dense with less pudding filling and way more coffee/espresso flavor. Still good just not a true strong tiramisu taste. I will definitely be back to try some of the other wonderful looking bakery items. 3 stars only due to the bit of disappointment in the tiramisu.