Taste Of Istanbul

We just had such a wonderful experience at Taste of Istanbul! The staff here are truly lovely and so warm, welcoming, and full of genuine care. Even though the restaurant was busy when we arrived, they seated us quickly and made sure we were comfortable right away. The food was absolutely delicious! Rich flavors, fresh ingredients, and everything tasted like it was made with love. The kindness of the staff paired with the quality of the dishes made the whole experience feel so special. We’re already looking forward to going back!

Summary- Delicious Turkish style food and drinks. Details- We had the minced lamb kebabs with salad and rice, and lentil soup with pita bread. The fresh hot pita bread comes in a paper bag. We drank mint Ayran. The waiters were friendly. The restaurant was busy, but the food arrived quickly. Some of the two-person tables are by the toilet.

This place is located in a nice part of Reston. The restaurant is small. Was shocked that they asked if we had a reservation, specially after seeing barely anyone there and the food not being very good. We ordered their version of baba ghanoush, which tasted straight out of a can from a food distributor. There’s was nothing added on this eggplant besides a splash of oil and a sprinkle of sumac. It was terrible! Same goes with the hummus. The falafel was also straight from a food distributor’s freezer. The soup seemed familiar from when I bought a packet of ready made, just add water type of thing. It was not palatable to say the least. There was nothing added, no creativity or actual cooking going on, though we smelled a very bad scent of burnt falafels at one point during our meal. I cou

Our Turkish friend said this is the most authentic Turkish food he has seen in DC. And everything was very flavorful and satisfying. Also excellent value, you can get full and have their very best dishes for $30/person. A great option for large groups. The service was amazing. I only wish they were larger and had more seats!

We went around 11 PM on a Friday night when almost everywhere was closed. The place showed as open on the map, so we decided to drive about 45 minutes, and it was absolutely worth it. The food was amazing and tasted incredibly fresh. The customer service was just as great, very welcoming and kind. They even offered us tea and sweets, which still tasted so fresh, like it was early in the afternoon. Thank you so much for the wonderful experience. We’ll definitely be back.