Amazing food and such a cute neighborhood place. We sat outside. Get the small plates so you try a little if everything! Mohammed provide perfect service. Definitely coming back! read more

Terrific service, warm inviting space and small but comfy outdoor space right on Roscoe. Menu has stuff for meat lovers and vegetarians. We had the humus appetizer and salmon with gnocchi for the main course. Delish! read more

DELICIOUS! We got the mezze platter & risotto and they were both to die for. Plus the warm bread right out of the oven??! Love that they are doing outdoor dining still, it's a very cute street. Service was good too! read more

Wow, an amazing experiences, amazing food and excellent service. A friend recommended Turquoise restaurant when we mentioned we will be in Chicago and were interested in Turkish cuisine. We went there after 8pm, not so hungry so were not sure if we were going to enjoy the food. It started with a very friendly server, I think named Kadir. We liked everything he recommended, appetizers and main dishes. Everything tasted fresh and very authentic. We loved the Borek, the Sultan's Delight and the amazing Manti which is very similar to what we call in Arabic "Shoushbarak". Since it was late (around 10pm), they were out of Backlava and Turkish coffee, so Kadir got us an amazing desert platter and then the Turkish tea was on the house. Definitely one of our go to places when we are in Chicago. read more

We just enjoyed such a delicious dinner here. The carrot appetizer and bread they bring to the table just sets things off on a great note. Our table enjoyed the donor kabob, the Adana kabob, the lemon chicken and the manti. All were delicious. I recommend the manti. Our waiter kadir was a gem. Can't wait to come back soon! read more

Food was delicious and service was great. I had the turquoise salad with a chicken kabob and it was perfect.

İ love Homemade bread, lentil soup along with complimentary appetizer, carrots dip. Tastes like back home. Very original authentic taste. Great friendly service and very reasonable price for a fine dining. Must try new yaprak doner. read more

Turquoise Restaurant - Turkish Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I had my first experience at Turquoise tonight and it was lovely from the moment we sat down. Kadir made us feel right at home, giving his expertise and suggestions on the menu. Everything we ate was so delicious from the homemade bread and spread, the turquoise salad, the mixed kabobs- we loved it all!! He treated us like family and don't forget to get the desserts!!! read more

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We just had the worst experience at Turquoise. Everything was burned. When we send the food back, we received burned food again. Tomato was raw (literally green), honey was like water (sugar watered down), and the service was horrible. The waiter argued back. Turquoise was my favorite Turkish restaurant. Wow. What a shame. read more

The beef kebab may be the best steak I've had outside of a nice steakhouse. Excellent service and the rest of our meal was great too (French onion soup and salmon). read more

Amazing place, great food very attentive and friendly stuff. Food is never disappointed here. Beautifull patioo!!! Kadir is the best read more

Turquoise Restaurant - Lahmacun, house dip and grilled calamari - Turkish Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I have eaten here several times when visiting relatives that live within walking distance. We went last week when they reopened to outside dining. I was glad to see them back in business! Their selections are traditional Mediterranean fare but cooked with a little bit of flair! I always order the calamari as an appetizer and they are always delicious! My go to item is the lentil soup! read more

The food was amazing! I've had both lunch and dinner and the quality is great! Will definitely be a go-to. Cagdas was our server and he was very pleasant and made great recommendations! read more

This is a very charming bistro in Roscoe Village. We ate dinner en plain air and a talented violist, Tamila, provided a lovely selection of contemporary pieces. The food was fresh and delicious; especially enjoyed the hummus with home baked flatbread. Highly recommend! read more

Great food, great service and loved Tamila Viola's live music! The seafood risotto was what dreams are made of!

I had a fantastic dinner tonight. I felt like I had left Chicago and was sitting in an outdoor restaurant in Europe watching the people go by and enjoying a plate of mushroom risotto, and some wonderful company. read more

Fabulous dinner! The hummus and salmon is delicious. Great wine list and great service!

We love this place! Wonderful ambiance, excellent attentive service and an interesting Turkish menu that includes both small plates and full sized entrees. We enjoy ordering several small plates which are big enough to share; seabass ceviche was a favorite. The turquoise salad with candied walnuts and rose water dressing transport you to Turkey. Dining on the patio during the warm summer months feels like a mini vacation. The cocktails are lovely too! read more

I came here with friends and one of them brought their 3-year-old. This place was great and was very accommodating to children. They have several kid's items and everyone enjoyed their food a lot. read more

Exceeded my expectations in every way, great service and the food is phenomenal. Even the bathroom is super clean. I recommend ordering Baba. read more

Had their LENTIL SOUP today for lunch and I have been PUKING/VOMITING my life out ever since lunch.... Terrible service from the start (they only have one waitress who does it all - I felt really bad and wanted to help her out) Now I'm sick with food poisoning and I just want all of the lentil soup out of my system AND NEVER HAVING IT AGAIN read more

Great food! Friendly service! Would come again! Highly recommend! Outside seating is major perk!

My husband and I love this restaurant and their sister restaurant next door, Bordeaux. Their food is consistent and delicious. We took my parents this evening and the service was stellar (thanks, Mohammed!) despite being fairly busy. It feels cozy inside, which I appreciate. Great Roscoe Village neighborhood spot, would highly recommend! read more

This is the best Turkish Restaurant in Chicago.Amazing food and service. Kadir was extremely helpful. Love this place.

If you are needing a quick lunch, don't go here. However if you have some time to leisurely enjoy a warm day, some good deep conversation, very good food and lovely company, meander over here. I got to try this place with the lovely Xtie G. We had some time and some serious conversation to dish out and I suggested this place. I had a little drool factor going on and she was all for trying it. I will start off, the service is slow. Don't fool yourself. However it was fine by us, I think there was only one server for several tables and a large group of soccer fans in the back. I got there first and decided to chance the stormy clouds and sit outside. As I looked over the interesting menu, full of Turkish/Middle Eastern delights and Italian, I wished I could peruse a selection from the wine list... but alas..darn evening clients. Xtie strolled up to the table, we sat down and took a mere few minutes to decide our meals. They started us off with some warm and tasty bread, (think soft, crispy, chewy), and a dish that resembled tzatziki sauce except with red cabbage instead of cucumbers and it still was quite good. We also went with the zucchini patties, fried into tender, crispy, brown patties, they were filled with zucchini, carrots, and I think potatoes. Served with a yogurt sauce the dish was quite delish. Then my gnocchi came out in the vodka, basil, tomato cream sauce and hers was the frittata that came with a size able side salad. My potato pillows were a little heavy, but not too heavy enough for me to almost finish the entire bowl. The frittata was crispy and savory goodness. After our good long conversation, we got the bill. Honestly, for what we got, I was pleasantly surprised at the smallness of our bill. Very, very reasonable. I know the service will be slow, but I will be back, perhaps to enjoy the lovely outdoor seating, the tip top tasty food and some lovely company. Perhaps this time I can also enjoy a little wine too... read more

Excellent in all aspects. Service, preparation and setting make this place the perfect combination. This quaint Mediterranean place in Roscoe Village should be a regular visit for foodies. read more

An obvious neighborhood fav...by the time we rolled out at 7pm (we were dining early bird style) almost every table was occupied. On a Wednesday evening... Turquoise has been on my list for many years...yet I never had the push to make it in until last night. Luckily at the suggestion of a colleague, we ended up here for a cozy respite from the winter chill... Appetizer: Caprese. Healthy portions, fresh...well presented. Beautiful plate. Bread and sauce I can only imagine had beets in it due to the color: However, it did not taste like beets and was quite delicious. Warm, fluffy bread. Mmmm. Glass of pinot noir (California) recommend by the server: smoooooth. My only glitch of the evening was my entree: Chicken Gorgonzola. By the description I was ready for something quite fresh and lovely. What I got was 3 strips (a good portion) of semi-breaded chicken SMOTHERED in gorgonzola cream sauce, covered with mushy tomatoes. It looked like soup! It was just too heavy, and was not what I had expected. Messy, gloppy sad dish. However, I do think my friends dish looked quite spunky (Turkish Delight), and the fliet that arrived to the table next to me caused me to salivate as I looked mournfully at my swampy cheese chicken. So, there are fabulous dishes to be had, most definitely. Coffee and a complimentary honey cake (small, but perfect) ended the meal...and obviously, my only regret was the errant entree that made its way to my table. Yes, I know I ordered it :) I'd be back for brunch...absolutely. I hear it's quite stellar, and I'm going to give it another chance. read more

First time I came here was for my cousin's graduation dinner on a Friday night. I loved the food so much, I came the next day with my other cousin. We loved it so much that we reserved a table for the next day, which happened to be Mother's Day. I think in a three day span I almost tried everything on the menu. Overall: great place, great food and great atmosphere! I sat downstairs in their party room, inside and outside and everywhere was nice. Must try if you are in the mood for good Turkish food! read more

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I have to drop a star, based on service. I've been twice since my original review and they were rollin' average on both visits. Specifically: Serving three out of four dinner plates at one time, then no joke, five minutes later, the fourth. This is awkward for everyone - the haves feel compelled to wait, and the have-not feels compelled to compel the others not to wait, though wait they do. It goes on until the heat is compelled out of the food and into the atmosphere. [Speaking of food, I have now had the Turkish Delight and the chicken and "they're real and they're spectacular."] Delivering the check "European-style" which means eons after you've finished, and only when you flag down the server to ask for it directly. Sometimes this method is not a problem, and lingering is fine. Sometimes you have somewhere to be. Giving the guests the option solves the problem. Placing a random dirty plate on top of match bowl near the door. I was dismayed because I enjoy a free book of matches as much as the next gal, but I was thwarted by a, well, random dirty plate that was sitting on top of the bowl. Good thing I'd gotten one on my way in, then. I hope to be back and update on the sharp service, but I can't promise it will be anytime soon. read more

Came here on a Sunday night with my best friend! Food was delicious! Service was great- Kadir was an excellent server! I recommend this place! Will be coming back for sure! read more

Like a couple of others, I too had been a part of the fantastic fez dinner last Friday, and if it weren't for the company, I would not have had as pleasant a memory of Turquoise as I do. My dish was pretty good: the braised lamb shank being very tender in a bit of broth with assorted vegetables, a very clean-dish and satisfying, but I agree with John B., not the type of flavor I expected for this type of cuisine. Just mild. The vegetables in the preparation, I thought, were also unexpected and strange for this type of dish: baby bok choy and brussels sprouts? I still enjoyed them as I love those veggies, but strange nonetheless. The bread (probably the best thing about the experience other than the company) was made fresh and truly delicious. I could have eaten that all night for my meal. As far as service goes, I seem to remember every so often I would lean back in my chair and nearly be blinded by the dishes that were being brought in or cleared right past my head. I suppose with 6 people, servicing the table MAY be tricky (although a simple "Pardon me," helps tremendously), but I didn't feel that we were so tightly squeezed that service would have spacial issues. It just so happened that they didn't seem to care about personal space, and eyeballs or other body parts be damned while they were moving in and out. I understand, when a party of 12 becomes 6, that a server may be disappointed in the prospect of losing out on additional revenue, but wouldn't that be more incentive to work the table you've got? And while we felt like we were being rushed out, when we finally had the bill ready to go, Daniel T. held it up in the air long enough to get a cramp in his arm before the server took it up. Do you want us in or out? The worst disappointment, I think, was Chaviva being told there were no specialty coffees, being served regular coffee, and then finding out later on the dessert menu that they did, indeed, have specialty coffee. If someone asked specifically about it, why would you tell her all you had was regular coffee? Not to mention the fact that I don't think her coffee was ever refilled, and I got a refill myself after about 45 minutes. Perhaps they are still unaware of the magnitude of Yelp! Over all, I had a fantastic time with friends, and I think Daniel T. enjoyed his meal very much, so that counts greatly in the brotherhood of the fez. I'm just not certain I'd be rushing back to Turquoise any time soon. My eye balls are way too important. read more

As much as I hate to do this, it seems inevitable. I just came back from a very distressing dinner at Turquoise. Having had a handful of very enjoyable meals at Turquoise in the past, I brought a friend for a laidback midweek dinner date. The bread was fluffy and warm, the hummus smooth and mellow, the entrees generous and tasty. The hostess accomodated our request for a table in the back, the server made an excellent recommedation for wine, and the mood was convivial and relaxed. Then, about 3/4 through the dinner -- I shit you not - - A BUG CRAWLED OUT OF MY FRIENDS'S FOOD. This insect was winged, alive, and fucking disgusting! The waiter comped the meal, which was appreciated, but had I been the one to make that decision I would have comped her entire meal, appetizer, wine, etc. Unfortunately, this is the end of my relationship with Turquoise for reasons I feel by now are obvious. Buyer beware! read more

*Scroll down and read Stephanie S's review* I'm the one who was enjoying her dinner when a black bug crawled out of my stuffed eggplant. It crawled across my plate and died somewhere on the middle of our table. I really liked this place up until that point. My family has owned and operated a restaurant for the last 20+ years, so I understand that bugs are inevitable and I probably would not be writing this review had the Manager taken care of our check. Instead, he charged us for everything except my entree and the bug. I will never go back. In fact, I would really like to erase my entire memory of Turquoise Cafe and having ate two stuffed halves of an eggplant before a black bug crawled out of the third one. If you know of someone that makes a pill for select memory loss, please contact me. I'm willing to take something not approved by the FDA. read more

I have dated a couple of Turks in the past month so when I got hungry for lunch yesterday Heather suggested this place. (She's such a smart ass) Anyway, no wonder Turks are so yummy, they've been fed with this stuff their whole lives. I was especially looking forward to the fresh baked bread they post signs about. They bake it there. It's amazing. I ordered the creamy lentil soup. It's blended but doesn't have all that fattening cream in it so I still felt good about my choice. Warm and a tiny bit minty. Delicious. Salada are big for the money, affordable lovely wine and so many wonderful plates to try. I will be back. I hope to find me another Turk as well. ;) read more

Now that hipster brunch has spread from gentrified Brooklyn to Chicago, brunch has gone from being one of my top 5 daily meals, to one of my bottom 30. What used to be a relaxing way to start a Sunday has become an obnoxious exercise in patience as you wait in throngs of obnoxious trendsters looking for the latest hip brunch spot for foodies. If you're ready for a break from all the well coiffed mustaches and skinny jeans, and are looking for a great brunch with zero hassle head over to Roscoe Village and the Turquoise Cafe. For $13.95 Turquoise Cafe serves up a great brunch. The menu is set and they basically just throw down about a dozen plates of various Mediterranean style breakfast dishes. Sure, maybe the foodie snobs might complain that the server just drops off the food without identifying each dish, but everything is so delicious I could care less what name you throw on it. Did I mention that price includes coffee, tea and mimosas? There is no way you will leave this brunch hungry or unsatisfied. Turquoise Cafe has one of the best brunches in Chicago. The value for dollar can't be beat, and the service is fast and friendly. Check it out Turquoise Cafe soon before word gets out and it gets annexed by Bucktown/Wicker Park hipsters. You'll be glad you did. read more

Great spot for outdoor dining and a great selection of kabobs and Mediterranean food. We love coming up here for a nice dinner out in the neighborhood. And Kadir provides wonderful service to top it off! read more

Bravo, Turquoise. This restaurant is about a 0.6 mi walk away from the Brown Line Paulina stop. Just week walking down W. Roscoe and you are there. The entrance is beautifully clean and welcoming, we walked in and were immediately greeted. We sat down at a table and we were asked our beverage choice, and the beverage was brought out. Inside the restaurant, it was tastefully decorated. I actually appreciate that this restaurant doesn't scream Istanbul or Turkey in my face. Rather, beautiful Mediterranean flowers and terrace adorned their wall decor, but not overdone by any means. The restaurant was playing soft Mediterranean music, makes me feel like I was on top of an island in Santorini :P At the end, I seriously did not want to leave, I wanted to take a siesta right in the restaurant, that was how comfortable I felt. I ordered the kefte kebap, AMAZING! It was accompanied by these soft pita that are sliced, I want to know the recipe, and I am not going to lie, when I came home I googled. Came with heirloom mushrooms that are sliced, arugula, Persian pickles, exquisitely grilled lamb meats that are tender and juicy, and also a yogurt sauce. I wanted to bring that yogurt sauce home. The other person in my party ordered the lacmachun, I have to say, it was very good. Soft pie with ground red meat thinly layered, tomato, some lemon zest and arugula. Yum Yum. Also got the baked eggplant mash, I am not used to the strong taste of the baked eggplants, but the other person in my party who is native to the region really enjoyed it. I also ordered the Onion soup, very nice, just a bit salty. But good French onion soup is hard to nail, I'd still give it a 8/10. Complimentary traditional Ramadan Turkish bread(light and fluffy on the inside and crusty on the outside, yum) is brought out to every table, with a mashed carrots with mayo dressing (very good, and I don't even like carrots!!). Also olive oil is available on every table, very fresh and crisp, feels like the olives were just recently pressed. The service here was quick and professional, no nonsense. Lunch menu was very competitively priced. Even the restrooms are tastefully maintained. read more

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We come here all the time because it's within walking distance. We love to bring Chicago visitors here because most of them have never had Turkish food. It's always quality food, great service, and good prices. There is this special sauce that comes with their complimentary bread that is DELICIOUS and their table olive oil is fruity and amazing. Eat here, it's great!!! read more

Great restaurant with king staff that remembers repeat customers. The Sunday brunch is amazing. Highly recommended.

If this rating was for the food alone, it would be about a 4. We went for brunch. It's a set menu, with a flat charge per person, and they bring you a ton of different foods to try - 3 egg dishes, a cheese plate, a fruit plate, some sort of quiche, etc. Most of the foods were really good, and I really enjoyed being able to have small helpings of a bunch of interesting foods. Brunch comes with champagne and unlimited coffee/tea also. Not bad for less than $15/person. However, the unbelievably bad service ruined the entire meal for my table. Our coffee cups sat empty most of the time, as did our waters. 2 members of our group arrived late and were never brought their champagne. When the first round of food came, 2 members of our party still didn't have silverware and it took at least 10 minutes, and asking 2 different members of the wait staff to finally get a fork, knife, and spoon. We were never asked if we needed anything and had to flag someone down every time we needed something. The kicker though was how long it took to get the check. After we had been there for over 2 hours, and having finished eating for over 30 minutes, we finally got our waiter's attention and he brought us the check. It took another 15 minutes for him to come back and take our credit card. At this point, I was beyond ready to leave. He didn't take too long to come back out maybe 8 minutes or so, so I guess there was that. To me, bad service just ruins a meal. Yes, we were a party of 6, but you should at least be checking on us and making sure we have our water. What would have otherwise been a delicious brunch turned into an ordeal. I will not go back again. read more