Amazing food and amazing, friendly service! The smoked eggplant appetizer, the lamb shank entree, and the desserts were all to die for!! HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!! read more

The food was delicious and freshly prepared, and the service was great. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The ambience was very authentic. It felt like I was in Turkey and the music was wonderful.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]! read more

Had a quick dinner there during my visit to Chapel Hill. I chose this restaurant because Turkish food is something good for a pre-running race meal (high carb, balanced veggies and meats, affordable, etc.) and the restaurant did not let me down. I got the Akdeniz salad and Kofte kebab. Salad was generous in size. The grape leaves were stuffed with rice and some herbs and tasted a bit sour-sweet. The size of Kofte kebab dish was just enough for one. Meat was tender. The pickled cabbage served on the side was delicious. It was also served with some rice but not much. However, they did gave me a huge bread--a dense loaf just like what I make at home! I came there at 7:30pm. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The restaurant was about half-full at that time.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Service was quick. All the foods came in reasonable time. Would come back if I have a race in the Triangle next time. read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]Very pretty restaurant, would definitely recommend sitting in one of those booths by the window if you can.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Bread is AMAZING, I got the yogurt kabab dish, very well spiced and flavorful. Would come again, baklava is solid as well! read more

Talullas - Bar area - Middle Eastern Near Me - Chapel Hill, North Carolina

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Service was slow, we had to ask twice for every beverage order. Appetizer plates were left on the table and waiters were scarce. Food was very bland and not really worth it.. Was hoping for a better experience. read more

The appetizers that we got were very good. They were small dumplings, but they were super flavorful and extra yummy. My daughter got the one of the pizzas and it was fantastic. read more

We were excited to find a Turkish restaurant in Chapel Hill, but I'm sorry to say Talullas was only mediocre. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The atmosphere is pleasant and the staff were all friendly and attentive[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]], but, except for a few items such as the hummus and good bread, the food was a disappointment. I had two appetizers in place of a main course. The kofte was ok but the sigara boregi with bland tomato dipping sauce just tasted like fried mozzarella. My husband's Sultan's Delight was tasty but came out only warm instead of hot. His Turkish Delight cocktail was very good. All in all, dinner was a bit of a letdown. read more

The food was delicious but the service was awful. We waited 30 minutes before a waiter even came to our table, they charged us for the bread while making it seem like it was complimentary, and our drinks didn't come out until we were done with the food. read more

We had reservations here on a busy Saturday evening. Our table was ready when we arrived and it was a cozy one towards the back. [[HIGHLIGHT]]It was a packed house and my only complaint of the night was the noise, but it would not deter me from returning.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We ordered some cocktails off the menu and both of us were pleased with our selection. My boyfriend's lamb shank was absolutely perfect! So exquisitely tender and seasoned to complement the flavor of the lamb... this is the sort of dish I would return for over and over. I believe it is only on the menu fridays and Saturdays. My lamb platter was also delicious and our lamb dumplings with dipping sauce were fantastic. The woman next to us said the Branzino was excellent and I saw many people ordering and enjoying it. We took home some Baklava to enjoy and when you go here do not miss out on this perfect treat even if you're stuffed... it's just as perfect leftover. This is a great spot for any occasion and I can't wait to eat here again. read more

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Nicely decorated, authentic Turkish restaurant. We got seated quickly for an early dinner, but they do ask for reservations, so I suggest making one just in case on OpenTable. The waiter seemed stand-off ish and a bit rude to be honest. He was impatient and didn't seem to like it when I asked the prices for the specials. It took a long time for him to actually ask us what we wanted to take our order, which was a bit annoying. The table bread was pillowy on the inside and very crunchy on the outside. The sauce they gave us also paired very well with the bread. I got the Adana kabob, which was nicely plated. I thought the portion was quite small at first, but it was a perfect size in the end. The ground lamb was filled with spices, and the lamb was marinated and cooked nicely. The rice was a miss though, it barely had any sort of flavor. For dessert, we tried the baklava which was pretty good. Overall, pretty good experience for my first time trying Turkish food! read more

Talullas - Adana Kebabi - Middle Eastern Near Me - Chapel Hill, North Carolina

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]Great food, great service, very relaxing atmosphere.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] If you enjoy Mediterranean dishes and savor, you will not be disappointed. The breads are out of this world, especially with hummus and everything else for that matter. read more

An interesting Turkish restaurant in Chapel Hill. Conveniently located across the street from public parking this unassuming restaurant adorned in wood and darker tones serves unique fare. With rugs hanging from the walls this restaurant is a departure from many other local restaurants. We came on a Saturday night for dinner with reservations. The restaurant was packed and the waiters stretched thin. Took about 10 minutes to get a menu (one wasn't on the table when we where seated, just a wine menu). Once we got the menu it took another 10 minutes to get our drinks and order placed. The drinks where interesting and delicious. Once the food arrived it was tasty and hearty. Temperature was on point and we left stuffed. If you are in the mood for Turkish food this is the place to go. But I am not sure I would return again otherwise. read more

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Excellent meal, great service, and [[HIGHLIGHT]]wonderful ambiance[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]. Check it out if you have a chance.

I landed in RDU to meet a friend and do some business. We planned to go to another restaurant that happened to be closed, so we crossed the street and went to Talullas! Omg, so glad the other place was closed and the universe directed us here. The food was incredible and we ordered a lot of food. We had the big sampler of appetizers, minta & kofte for appetizers which we completely wiped out. They had the bass which was excellent and my friend had the lamb which he said was epic. Ali, our server was amazing! Attentive, funny and genuinely hospitable. I wanted a version of konafe dessert which they didn't have so they made it for me, that is unreal and totally above and beyond!!! [[HIGHLIGHT]]The place is lovely, loved the lights and the carpets. Felt warm and cozy[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]. We spent a couple of hours in there. read more

Came here with my friend on a rainy week day. I love the food here! Love Mediterranean food! The dishes were super delicious. Very rich, creamy, and tasty. I loved all the dishes I got here! Lamb shank was not a disappointment at all. But low key lamb shank never disappoints me at any med restaurants. Hummus was fresh and delicious. Service was great. My waiter stopped by multiple times to fill our drinks and asked for feedbacks. Restaurant was well decorated and with ample space. Loved the experience. Can't wait to come back! read more

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I love this restaurant! Authentic food with great service. It's right on the main street. Easy to find parking is easy as well. But the food is the main attraction. read more

We came for a birthday bringing our own cake and without telling us, they charged us $22 dollars for using their dishes. For plates is understandable but we were not told beforehand about this and without warning. Fortunately we had enough for it but if we didn't then what? They did not tell us nothing and ordered their food and the worker was raising their voice at us for us just questioning why they didn't tell us before. The worker also recorded us without our consent for some unknown reason. read more

Never had Turkish food before, but now I'm a fan. Love it! Came to Chapel Hill for a meeting and dined here with colleagues. Enjoyed a couple bottles of wine and most of their shareable appetizers and main course. Loved the braised lamb shank and whole baked fish. Also loved all the fresh and colorful ingredients. Wonderful place to wine and dine in small or large groups. Would definitely recommend a for all comers! Turkish food is delicious! read more

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Excellent Mediterranean Turkish food & equally excellent service! The surroundings are lovely as well. The food was so good we didn't get a chance to take pics because we inhaled everything! The meat manti appetizer was delicious (we got a large order), typically order a choban salad Which was fresh & crisp, the slow cooked lamb shank was melt in your mouth flavorful,the salmon shis, & Adana Shis all perfectly cooked & deliciously seasoned. Highly recommend. read more

Talullas - The bar area - Middle Eastern Near Me - Chapel Hill, North Carolina

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The food was delicious! They give you complimentary bread and a sauce in the beginning. The meal itself was a relatively hearty meal that filled me up but wasn't too heavy. I think it's also reasonably priced. Definitely seems authentic and I would come back to try something different. Plus the overall setting is really cute. The only thing that bothered me about this place was the service. At first, my friend and I weren't sure what to get so we told the waiter we needed another minute. He made a face at us and grunted and then didn't come back and left us waiting for a long time to order. We were never checked on the whole meal. At the end, when we were paying, we asked if we could split the check (me and my friend) and the waiter seemed annoyed that I asked. It just feels like the people working there are overall really nonchalant/passive aggressive and we felt really uncomfortable the whole time. I'm still ranking it 4/5 because the food was good and people should try it. Just be wary of how the waiters can act. read more

Talullas - complimentary bread - Middle Eastern Near Me - Chapel Hill, North Carolina

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By far the best dining experience in Chapel Hill. Everything was delicious and service was great. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Nice ambiance except it got kinda loud (because it's understandably popular).[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I would definitely go back. read more

Ambiance and service were terrific! Will absolutely go back in the future! There are a few tables that are very secluded and would be ideal for a date night! The window tables would be ideal for a girls night out or group! They had a prefix menu and added gratuity to the bill for added convenience. The food was full of flavor, robust, and diverse enough to satisfy our entire family. The server we got was one of the most memorable experiences ever and would go back time and time again just to have amazing conversation with him. We chose to eat the meal family style and ordered basically one of everything on the menu. Attaching a copy of the prefix menu with pictures of all three appetizers and all the entrees except the salmon. read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]Great mediterranean cuisine and atmosphere.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I will come back again when I am in Chapel Hill

Been here twice and love the beautiful place, setup and ambience. The food and service both have been superb. The Kebob platter recommend to our party of 5 was absolutely perfect for all of us. The whole place is a different vibe altogether. Will definitely visit again! read more

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Probably give it 4.5 but rounding up to five. Started on a weak note, my OPenTable reservation wasn't in their system, and even when I showed it to them they sat us but it felt grudgingly. Started the meal on the wrong note. As I expected, the mezze were the highlight. We had the cold mezze sampler and it was excellent, but the warm humus was even better. I found the break okay but not as flakey or tasty as I've had at other Mediterranean restaurants. For my main course, I had chicken Sultan's Delight. It was good, with nice flavor, though the chicken bits (although organic) felt a little processed. Overall it was good fit from start to finish at a reasonable price. read more

The server was rushing us to get out before the restaurant even closed, he didn't even put effort into serving and being nice, first of all why is the manager serving the food and not the server? And why is the money going towards the server if he didn't put any action into serving, the only thing he did was give us the bill? Second, he raised his voice at me to the point where he was spitting on my face but as soon as I raised my voice back he seemed butt hurt saying I raised my voice first. He threatened to call the police even after we paid for the bill. Also he said I couldn't pay for the food even though I could? Basically assuming I didn't have the money for the food. He also threatened to charge me double the amount of the bill if I didn't pay for the food right as in that moment even though I was just trying to enjoy the birthday cake with my friends. Overall the manager was nice but the server was rude, I wish we were told that there was a desert plating fee before coming in, we could've just ate the desert outside with plastic plates instead, at that point paid for a extra cake. read more

Mousakja, an eggplant dish. Hardly any eggplant, just a few slivers. Told our wait staff person, she just shrugged. You would think with an upscale restaurant they wouldn't charge us. Was highly disappointed to say the least.....l read more

Lived in chapel hill for at least 6 years, not sure why I've just discovered this gem now. One of my favorite restaurants in the RTP area - great food, even more beautiful atmosphere. Served was knowledgeable and helpful. Can't wait to come back. read more

Talullas - Middle Eastern Near Me - Chapel Hill, North Carolina

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We came here for a work dinner after canceling a different reservation. We really enjoyed the ambience, the weight staff, and the food. Everything was delicious we ordered the appetizer sampler, and every thing was fresh. The main dishes were impeccable to coworkers ordered the lab shank, and they said it was the best lamb shank they ever had. I ordered fillet and it was cooked perfectly. If I'm ever in town again, I will definitely be back . read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Great food, service, and atmosphere.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We enjoyed the appetizer sample and eggplant dishes. Great salads, too! read more

Talullas was pretty good, but nothing to write home about. Most of our food was tasty but nothing was special. The starting bread comes hot and tasted delicious. It was a great start to the meal. They have a fabulous selection of wines and more that anybody can appreciate. I'd probably rate our two meals a 5 star and a 3 star. I would highly recommend the specials and the meals that they serve only on the weekends if it is available. Extra delicious. We got the baklava for desert; it was very small and did not have a powerful taste. We were hoping its baklava would be equally as good as Med Deli's, but it was smaller, more expensive, and not as tasty. Overall, a 4 star is a fair rating for Talullas. read more

The best food I have had, period in the Triangle area. Service / Staff exceptional. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Beautiful atmosphere.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]

I took my parents to this restaurant because the last time I went I had a great time! Nothing is too salty or too heavy but still rich in flavor. The meat falls right off of the bone and my lamb in the tomato sauce was very tender. The bread before the meal also tastes very fresh and the dipping sauce was also very tasty. They could also charge a lot more than they do so it's very worth your money! read more

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I honestly would give this more of a 3.5 stars out of 5. The first time I came I LOVED it. I got the beef sultan delight which I still think is great. However, when I came a few more times and tried other dishes, they all started to taste very similar. At least the ones with that more creamy tomato base. If you are to come though, get the sultan's delight. read more

Talullas - Sultan's Delight (beef) - Middle Eastern Near Me - Chapel Hill, North Carolina

A classmate recommended this on our cohort trip to UNC (just minutes away from this place). I was sold on the fact that it was Turkish cuisine (and that's always a strong selling point for me). We had reservations (and luckily so because it was PACKED) and we were seated a few minutes after arriving. Its design and atmosphere is vibrant and authentic, from decor to layout. It is a bit loud inside so it may not be the best option if you're seeking a conversation during your meal. The menu is full of options for all types of eaters (maybe except gluten free - not sure). But we had dishes for our group mix of meat eaters, vegetarians, and pescatarians. It did take the staff a long time to finally come take our orders, but after they did, the food arrived relatively quickly. And despite the speed, it was delicious. I personally ordered the vegetarian apps sampler platter and bread, and it filled me up well enough for an early dinner. The dips were zesty, fresh, and delectable, perfect complements to their bread. I also ordered ayran (yogurt drink) and it was good--not the best I've had but still hit the spot. What really sealed the deal for me was the fact that they had kazan dibi! This is an incredible dessert I haven't been able to find anywhere in California for almost two decades, after the Turkish restaurant near me closed down because the owners moved back to Turkey. It wasn't as perfect as the CA one, but it is so damn close. I'll most certainly be coming back to this place when I'm visiting campus again. read more

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Food was excellent! We ordered several appetizers and then two entrees and still brought food home.

I was in town with my wife to celebrate a graduation. It was a very busy time, and we made reservations many months in advance. We were prepared.for the limited menu, Prix Fixe for grad weekend. There were two entrees that were not eggplant, a chicken and lamb. My chicken kebab, was delivered as a few slivers of meat in breadcrumbs and cream sauce. I couldn't find enough chicken to make a bite. It may be great on a regular night, but that was the worst 50 x 6 ever spent. read more

If you are looking for traditional Turkish/middle eastern food in Chapel Hill there is only one place to go. That is Talullah's. The cuisine is authentic and served by caring staff. The service is excellent and attentive. They make sure your needs are meet and they go above and beyond especially for those celebrating special occasions. I have been to Turkey and can definitely say it is as good if not better than what I had in many places. [[HIGHLIGHT]]If you want great food with ambiance and outstanding service, Talullah's is the best place in the triangle.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

This is our favorite Chapel Hill restaurant, although we usually only go when the students are on break.

The vibe is very cozy and intimate. I do wish it had been slightly warmer and I had to keep my jacket on through dinner. The wine list was extensive and it was nice to try Turkish wines. I enjoyed the manti- smaller portion but filling and flavorful. The falafel I felt was over cooked - I got one bite that was like biting into a rock. The lamb shank was delightfully soft but lacked flavor and spice that I was expecting. read more

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