"Sure, Isot is where you go when you want incredible Turkish food or can’t get into Zahav. But this friendly Bella Vista spot is also where you should go for kebabs, lamb chops, and squishy manti dumplings in a tangy yogurt sauce. If you’d rather focus on your date than make menu decisions, go for the $70 mix plate for two, which covers all your cumin-spiced bases. Grab a seat in a red booth, share a char-grilled meat feast, and finish off with the crispy kunefe topped in honey-coated walnuts." - candis mclean, alison kessler