It was my husband's birthday night and he treated us here for dinner. This place immediately reminded me of European country side. Very nice cozy place very quaint. We were lucky to get a table for four immediately in-spite of weekend. The hosts are very nice and we were taken care of very well. But I recommend prior reservations though. Place is busy . We ordered lentil soup and Su Borek. It was very nice and served with a yogurt sauce. We had lemon chicken which was cooked well but it was kind of watery could've been little sauce for better and should've been served with extra veggie or choice of rice or bread which could've made it more appealing and appetizing too. Chicken Kabob was nice so was manti. Coming on to kids pasta , honestly it was also very liquid , saucy would've made it more delicious. The desserts were very good something new for tastebuds. On the whole the place for food is nice will definitely return for more. read more

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We came on a slow Sunday and everyone was extremely friendly and welcoming. We had the whipped feta, falafel, chicken kebabs, and French onion soup. Everything was delicious, the falafel was some of the best I have eaten. read more

The food was great but the service was so-so. My friend ordered the Turkish pizza and I went with the beet quinoa salad + side of falafel. I thoroughly enjoyed mine and my friends pizza was a good size for the price. He liked his as well. Oddly it seemed the service was better when it restaurant was busier and there was more tables occupied around us. As more people began to leave and mostly the back tables were occupied, we just didn't see the waiter. My friend asked for water and after 2-3 trips PAST our table, we asked another employee. We had to ask the hostess we needed our bill because after close to 10 minutes or waiting, our waiter was not helpful with that either. read more

Turquoise Restaurant - Turkish pizza $6 - Turkish Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

So glad to find this place open on Christmas! Wonderful atmosphere, beautiful live piano music playing in the background and friendly staff. The food was so fresh, tasty and perfectly flavored. read more

One of my fav Mediterranean restaurants in chicago! Especially for us halal folks! All their lamb dishes are great and it's become our go-to spots in Roscoe village. read more

As a family, we travel all over the States and everywhere we go, we hunt for Turkish restaurants. Turquoise is hands down The BEST Turkish restaurant around! The food is not Americanized- still very authentic Turkish food!! If you are into kebabs, you can't go wrong with Adana or Baba kebabs!! Lahmacun (Turkish pizza) is also a must try!! When you get there, look for Kadir! He is the best waiter out there!!! He is fast and gets things done!! Before I forget, Sunday brunch is a classic Turkish breakfast style!! Lovely!!! read more

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I've been wanting to try this spot for years and finally did - why not sooner?! We stopped in for lunch on a gorgeous day, so we were able to eat outside. They were very nice and accommodating with seating as we kept rearranging. They start you off with a dip/spread and bread. I think the dip has carrots in it. Not sure what else but it was delicious! Had I not been there with others I might have licked the plate clean and asked for more! The bread was insane!!! So yummy!! I think they make their own and it is well worth a slice (or 10). I had the lamb wrap sandwich. It was delicious and flavorful and lasted approximately 5 minutes as I scarfed it down ASAP. The yogurt (?) sauce was wonderful with it - I should have asked for more. Inside is also cute but their patio is lovely. Definitely worth a visit. Staff couldn't have been nicer and while it took a little while to get food, it was obviously made to order and fresh and really well seasoned. Bathrooms were clean. Pricing was excellent! Perfect spot!! I can't believe I had never stopped in before! read more

Maybe it was the weather, just hanging around 80 at dinner time. Maybe it was the quiet on Roscoe, or the folks walking past. Definitely the food and drinks. Had a wonderful time on a nice summer evening. read more

We had a lovely dinner sitting outside. Great food and service. Our favs are: Binet appetizer, lasagna type pizzas are great, feta salad w salmon, chicken kabobs...along with great Turkish wine. read more

We had a great experience from start to finish. The service was quick but friendly. The bread they start you with was deliciously chewy. (I have always felt that when a restaurant goes to the trouble of serving good bread you're going to get a great meal and we did!) Kadir was attentive to our every need. I can't say enough about what a pleasant experience this was. We sat outside and were serenaded by the late summer cicadas. However, the food was the best! Lamb, grilled chicken and vegetables, hummus and so much more. We left stuffed and with leftovers. Try it, you'll love it! read more

Neighborhood gem! Loyal clientele and delicious food. Feels very authentic European and rivals Turkish food we had in Istanbul. Love the grilled calamari appetizer which is on a bed of salad and the hummus! The bread and carrot dip are to die for! Love this place read more

Is it possible to leave 0 stars? The service here is not only poor, it is nonexistent!!! I made a reservation and had been looking forward to trying this place all evening... it is so unfortunate all I was able to try was their water! My boyfriend and I sat for 15 minutes before receiving water from a man who didn't even speak to us. We decided that after 30 minutes, if we weren't greeted by a server, then we would leave. Well we gave it 35 minutes and still NO ONE! Thirty. Five. Minutes. One of the people from the table next to us had been talking about the poor service and even had to get up to find someone to bring them their bill. It would be one thing for the staff to say something like, "we'll be right with you", but they did not even acknowledge us. What a joke. I would NEVER recommend this place to anyone. read more

Service is always great. Ferhat is going above and beyond and had really good meal. Always recommend for people who loves Turkish food.

Note, this is a review for takeout. Good food but horrible delivery. Ordered from them multiple times (but won't any more) and they're always late and forget items. How do you forget tzatziki sauce for multiple entrees every time you order? Food is really good but I recommend only dining in and avoiding delivery at all costs. Doner kebab: 4/5 Lamb skewers: 4/5 Bread: 5/5 (if the driver actually delivers any) Delivery service: 2/5 read more

I really enjoyed the delicious food and warm atmosphere . Thank for the best service from Farhat! I would recommend this restaurant to everyone. Visit and enjoy! read more

When I visited it wasn't the most sanitary situation. The wait staff had open sores while serving guest. After alerting management about it nothing was done. I will not visit here in the future despite the best baklava. read more

I am surprised by the reviews about great service. I have lived in the neighborhood since Turquoise opened and eaten there many times, the dinner service is almost always terrible. We say we won't go back but then friends suggest it, and we want to love it, so we (foolishly) go again. Last Saturday was no exception... we got NOTHING without asking for someone to help us first (drinks, dinner, bread, plates cleared, and bill). All of the other tables around us were experiencing the same thing and clearly frustrated. Our friends said they had the same experience with service when eating there the month before. Food was completely subpar, mine was cold and none of the thers thought theirs was great. Of course, no one ever stopped by to ask about our appetizers or the meals. The tables were jammed so close together we couldn't move. I understand that a restaurant maybe short-staffed 'occasionally' but c'mon, get it together. So this time for sure, I will NEVER ever go again! Do yourself a favor and go to the Orchid Cafe on Addision. It's BYOB, great food, and helpful staff. A much better value. read more

hands down my new favorite restaurant in Roscoe. The food was amazing, the staff was attentive, helpful and informative, the drinks were delicious and we left SO happy and already planning our next trip back. definitely give Turquoise a try! read more

Such a gem! Amazing food (order the Manti dumplings and enjoy the in-house baked bread and carrot yogurt dip), and solid service by Kadir. Unique and cozy culinary experience! read more

There was an annoying doorbell going off every 30 seconds. Food was good, but grossly overpriced. Do yourself a favor and pass on this place. The one shining star was the guy filling up the water. Dude was on point. I think the waiter was the bartender and cook as well. read more

Last night my husband and I decided to try Turquoise because the menu looked delicious. We were planning on eating indoors, but the outdoor patio setup they have is much nicer and I I loved the string lights that were set up overhead. It makes for a really nice ambiance. I have mixed feelings about my experience here. Our waiter was very kind and helpful with suggesting recommendations. However, I'm pretty sure he was the only one manning a bunch of tables outside and so the service was extremely slow. I know he was trying his best though and he offered to compensate us for our soft drinks, which was very nice. I also have mixed feelings about our dining experience. It started off great, with fresh house-baked bread that came out warm and doughy. It came with a really nice complimentary house dip, made up of ingredients like shredded carrots, Mayo, yogurt, sour cream, and some others. Unfortunately, the bread and dip were my favorite part of the meal. I ordered The Godfather kebab (a mix of NY strip steak and lamb) and my husband got a mixed platter kebab to sample different meats (chicken, beef, lamb). The quality of my dish did not match up to the price point, considering both plates were around $30 each. I was disappointed that the lamb was extremely dry and unexpectedly spicy. It did not have the best flavor and I ended up giving mine to him. The NY strip steak was better, but it felt under-seasoned and also dry. It tasted better dipped in the side of yogurt and with the grilled tomato. The meat came on a bed of tomato sauce and pita. I did not think the tomato sauce paired well with the strip steak and all the sauce actually made the bread quite soggy and unappetizing. I ended up skipping that part of the dish as well. I was really hoping for much better food quality given the price point. I left feeling unsatisfied and still hungry. On a better note, my husband shared with me some of his chicken and beef kebab, and I enjoyed those far more. For future customers, I would recommend getting chicken or beef kebabs for sure. read more

I have been to Turkey and this food literally was nothing compared to the authentic dishes. The Adana kebab was so dry and too salty. The chicken was mediocre. The french onion soup was burnt and disgusting would never come back. read more

Everything else was ok Food was good I ordered to go borek when I opined the box I was shocked 10$ 3 little crumbs I'm sure it's someone's leftover read more

Turquoise Restaurant - I guess got someone's leftover Which I ordered to go ! - Turkish Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I have never felt so unwelcome at a restaurant. I arrived at 130pm on Sunday. I was told I could no longer order Brunch, and there was no lunch on Sunday. I was told to sit anywhere, and was given the full price dinner menu. I asked if there was any way we could get brunch, as 130P was a little early for dinner, Nope. We asked about the appetizer platter, as the price was blacked out on the menu. yes the price is $30! We salvaged our meal with a nice Shepheds's salad and Lamb Kebob. After the check was paid, and we got up to leave, no one said thanks for coming in, have a good day, or goodbye. Crickets. Wow. read more

Dafi was terrific. So helpful with ingredients in the food. I loved the Turkish ravioli and the warm bread. Cute patio. read more

Turquoise Restaurant - Finishing dinner. - Turkish Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Turquoise was a great affordable neighborhood with great lunch and dinner menus. In the past I always went out of my way to eat there because the food was consistently good but sadly no more as the food and service has gone down since the ownership changed a few years ago. From eating there over a hundred times no more. read more

Brunch! Sunday brunch. It's a must have experience. I spent three weeks in Turkey and the Sunday brunch here is as authentic of an experience as being in Turkey. The selection is varied and everything is superbly made, a nice change from your typical brunch spots and their offerings. The restaurant for dinner and lunch is solid good Turkish food nothing to rave about, but the brunch here is an absolute must read more

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[fire emoji] The doner wrap I just had for lunch was one of the best kebab sandwiches I've ever had. Absolutely stuff with tasty beef and lamb, great yogurt and dill sauce, and the pickle and potato sides were solid as well. I didn't get to try the famous bread, so I'll just have to come back. Dang. read more

Dined here with my friend on a lovely fall Tuesday evening and it was wonderful! The outdoor patio is perfect and the indoors looked cozy as well. We got the beets, flatbread & calamari and it was hard to pick a favorite ! Our server Kadir was super helpful and friendly as well! Will definitely be back ! read more

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Came here for a birthday dinner with large group. The dim lighting and smaller space made it feel like a cozy little family restaurant you would find in Europe. The Beyti Kebab is fantastic. Presentation was very appetizing, the meat was skewered lamb seasoned very well and wrapped in a flat bread with a side of tazatziki sauce and french fries. The fries had no substance to it and was very soggy. They could be improved greatly. They also served fresh sesame bread which was baked to perfection! It had a crisp outer layer and a very soft center. Cons: It was very loud and difficult to hear each other during dinner and the waitress took a very long time to attend to the needs of the table. She also took a very long time in processing the bill which left many guests irritated. Overall, food wise it was a great experience 4/5 minus one for the service. Would recommend it! read more

Turquoise Restaurant - Beyti Kebab - Turkish Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Geat place Lupe our server was the best he surprized my girlfriend with her desert with a candle and she was so surprised! I will definitely will be back again read more

Turquoise Restaurant - Turkish Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Risotto and whipped feta were amazing!! super cute patio also.

Absolutely incredible! A flavor I'll miss. The service was impeccable and the meal was enough to write home about. I enjoyed the filet with salad & frites, a Turkish beer, & a lovely bread service. Timing and refills were that of fine dining. Bartender was welcoming & kept busy while I enjoyed. Smiles & answers were given when I had questions. Music jazzed to us softly. With my belly full I slowly ask for the check only regretting that my meal here is over. Chadas, you're a gentleman. Thank you all! read more

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We recently enjoyed a celebratory dinner (for various birthdays and work anniversaries) at Turquoise. This was my second time at the restaurant, and I dare say I enjoyed the food even more this time around. I think I realized that the menu features many dishes with lamb or eggplant, or both, and fortunately I like lamb and eggplant a lot. We split an order of the terrific lahmacun appetizer, and also enjoyed the complimentary bread basket. My dinner was the Patlicanli Islim Sarmasi, with chunks of lamb meat elegantly wrapped in eggplant, and a side of white rice. The order is served in two spheres, so it is convenient to eat half of the order and save the rest for leftovers (to save room for dessert). Other entrees enjoyed by our group included a risotto dish with seafood, a pasta dish (thick strands of pappardelle) with smoked salmon, and the Turkish Delight which is actually a vegetarian dish with hummus (and not the gummy candy-like sweet of the same name). Although I was not the one with a birthday or anniversary, my dessert was probably the most flamboyant. The almond parfait is a wedge of hard ice cream, and our wonderful server lit a container of chocolate and Bacardi sauce and then poured it onto the ice cream for theatrical effect. Looks cool and tastes good! This was a great meal at Turquoise. read more

I decided to try this place with a Restaurant.com certificate. The restaurant was packed on a Saturday night, notably with an older crowd. We only had to wait 5 minutes for a table, which was downstairs in what could be mistaken for someone's suburban basement. BUT, at least I didn't have to wait...for a table. The food on the other hand, took a while to arrive. I don't envy the waitress that had to go up and down those stairs to serve us in the dungeon. I never got the glass of wine I ordered during dinner, but it was for the best. It would have came after I finished eating and that would have prolonged the time I would have to spend down there. HOMEMADE BREAD - This complimentary basket came out prior to the meal and was delicious and warm. They even provided a dipping sauce. ARUGULA SALAD - The dressing went well with this very light salad of arugula leaves, walnuts and pears. FRIED CALAMARI - Meh, it tasted like it has been sitting out a while. TURQUOISE MIX GRILL - The beef medallions were awesome! Perfectly cooked (medium rare) with great flavors. The chicken was a little dry, but has good spices. The scallops were huge and the rice was really good. RISOTTO DEL PRESIDENTE - YUM! Full of seafood and makes really good leftovers. read more

This place is so cute and yummy! Came here for dinner with some girlfriends. They bring yummy focaccia type bread to your table (which is warm yum) and also some type of horse radish dip (no thanks haha). We started with the Turkish salad with chicken kebabs as the protein and the chicken was PERFECTLY juicy and delicious. The salad was also great! We all ordered the beef osso buco (I know we are lame) and we all loved it. One thing I could say about it was it needed a tad more seasoning on the meat, other than that it was very tender and delicious! read more

Arriving well before sunset, I sat outside to enjoy the nice weather. Warm bread and a spread of eggplant, red peppers, and olive oil came to the table. Turquoise Café has a neon sign in the window that says, WE BAKE OUR OWN BREAD. They do a superb job and the light smokiness of the spread was a nice start. Where I knew the dining experience was going to be top was with the diver sea scallops served with lettuce leaves shaped to hold mini tomato salads and situated atop dollops of creamed avocado wasabi. I have had tender scallops at numerous restaurants. However, cutting through the scallops at Turquoise Café was like slicing through a cloud. You would not think something so cloud-like would burst with flavour either, the way those seasoned scallops tasted. My next starter was a bowl of creamy lentil soup. If I sound like a broken record when I say that Middle Eastern and Mediterranean restaurants serve the best lentil soup, I apologize, but anyone who slurps a bowl of the lentil soup will corroborate my statement. For the main dish, I ordered lamb chops over a medley of vegetables consisting of potatoes, brussel sprouts, broccoli, mushrooms, and asparagus tips. Greeks are not the only ones to prepare lamb worthy of wanting a second dish and Turquoise Café produces a plate of tender lamb even when it has been requested to be cooked well. After delighting myself completely with the succulent chops, I told the server that I would have dessert and coffee, but required some time to pause. When the wait was over, I had kazandibi with Turkish coffee. Leave baklava for the non-adventurers. The creamy custard of the kazandibi topped with a light caramelized sugar crust and further topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and then garnished with berries is a "must" dessert option. read more

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As a Turkish person, all I can say that Turquoise Restaurant is the ONE! quality of the food, taste and service is amazing. Especially on Sunday typical Turkish breakfast is so rich and delicious. If you haven't try this place yet, please make time to go and enjoy this delicious food, you won't regret it;) read more

It was a delicious Turkish brunch. I love their customer services. Explained all the food and gave me recommendations

Came here one night will my buddy for a late night snack. The bread was amazing! I nearly ate the entire bread basket myself! Darn Atkins dinning companion! I ordered the seared tuna salad and she also ordered a salad with shrimp. The food was obviously fresh and tasted wonderfully. My only issue was with the waiter. I guess he was working the tables alone but seriously, there was only a couple of tables that already had their food so it's not like he was swamped. We finished our meal fairly quickly, I mean, it was only a salad! So a friend called to see where we were and he was in the area so he showed up to join us. He had puppy so we moved to the outside to finish our drinks (no one was sitting outside and we asked the waiter if it was OK and he said it was fine). Mind you, we sat out there for about 20 min and he not once came out to see if we needed anything else or if our friend wanted anything, a drink, something to eat, anything. He finally showed up and we thought, whatevers! Just bring the bill. Not sure if he was making a statement since we had the dog but if the dog was an issue, we would have left had he or anyone else gave us any inclination that the dog wasn't welcomed. That's fine, now we know. I'd probably go back just for appetizers and that bread unless I some day decide to do Atkins! It was darn good bread! read more