Cafe Divan

Wide selection of Turkish dishes in a fun indoor space with outdoor options in mid weather. Pictured are lamb/yogurt and okra dishes.

We just had a dinner. We had to wait 30 minutes to get served our food, even though just for appetizers. One of our entrees was missing and my friend finally had his dinner once we were done eating. We didn’t like the beef shish which was terrible but also lamb shish. The restaurant was cold and we asked to change our table but the host lady didn’t do that. In conclusion it was an awful experience except our server’s service. Last but not least they charged %18 service charge 🤠

My girlfriend and I recently held a birthday dinner there for our good friend. We had the one long table on the side. GREAT table. The food, the atmosphere --all terrific. And, our waiter Zach was FANTASTIC! Not as easy job taking care of a table with ten women with drinks in their hands! Wonderful evening! Thanks, Zach!

Cafe Divan is a uniquely shaped Turkish restaurant in the heart of Georgetown, DC. It has beautiful full floor-to-ceiling windows that gives it a special view from inside the triangular shaped building, which sits on the corner intersection of Wisconsin and 34th Street. The food was served promptly and hot! Very tasty "pide" (pronounced "p-day") - a Turkish pizza, tomato salad, and a ganache styled chocolate cake! 😋 The staff was very friendly and also spoke Turkish! I did struggle a bit going down the narrow stairs w/ slightly short ceilings. I'm over 6 feet. I did notice a few flies inside the restaurant that I pointed out to the staff. Luckily, we weren't interrupted during our meal by the pests. Maybe the staff swatted them? Idk? 🤷🏾‍♂️ All-in-all, a really nice dining experience.

I hope the owner reads the reviews! We came here during a street festival in the area and a lot of places were turning people away but Cafe Divan was doing their best to accommodate everyone! The staff was clearly overwhelmed but they continued to make everyone’s stay enjoyable and were so friendly and lovely. I’m sure the wait was longer than usual for our food but they kept checking in on everyone. What a lovely place with such a wonderful staff! We will be back for sure because there are a ton more things in the menu we want to try!

Very delicious! Don’t miss out on the best Turkish food in Washington DC. Food is very delicious love its fresh ingredients and chefs' signature dishes. Customer service is 10/10 The restaurant has two environments inside with nice chill music and great ac for summertime is on point. The outside to enjoy the weather. Love the views since the restaurant has a triangle design which makes it very unique and romantic for a great conversation with friends or a date. All the plates are going to amaze you!

Authentic Turkish cuisine and desert! Divan Mixed Platter is an exceptional choice and it really worths to try. Iskander kebab was really tender and delicious, the tomato sauce was not enough but the waitress brought us a big bowl of sauce free of charge. Kunefe and Sutlac were perfect and highly recommended! Overall, it was a great experience and highly recommended.

Barely threw together the sandwich. No sauce until went back to ask. None of the toppings as advertised on menu. None of the drinks ordered until asked. Had an attitude. Lamb was okay and bread was good at least.

I have been coming here for years, their doner kebab sandwich is always delicious and for the price is the best sandwich in DC. I can't speak for the restaurant, but in the cafe -- food always arrives very quickly, the staff are very friendly, and I always leave content

My husband and I stopped here on a beautiful Sunday afternoon after visiting the flea market. The inside was nicely appointed but we opted for an outside table to take in the sun. I'll put it out there that service was very slow. However, the server was kind and doing her best. The food was phenomenal. Both of us ordered a Pide; he ordered one with meat (I don't remember which one) which was great, I ordered the Feta Cheese Pide and it was amazing. Rich, but delicious. As a starter we ordered the Mixed Meze Platter and quite honestly, we could have been totally satisfied with that. It was generous servings and all fresh and delicious. We'd go back for that platter alone. In summary, this place has some pretty critical reviews which I feel are overly critical. My recommendation is take good company of your partner or friends, be prepared for service on the slower slide, and enjoy a fantastic meal.

Ordered delivery from here last night with my mom. We got a good mix of things. Flavor wise, everything was pretty tasty, but I was disappointed in the styrofoam packaging and that the Pides looked like they'd been thru a hurricane by the time they arrived. Favorites: -Falafel -manti - sucuk Pide -mushroom pide -falafel - lentil soup The mixed meze platter was tasty but also did not travel well at all and was basically one big clump by the time it arrived. The dolma were really good tho! Also was just meh about the pachanga boregi. The kashar Sahanda is not something you should order for takeout or delivery as it basically fused with the styrofoam and wasn't edible.

Updating review. I come here once a week. I LOVE this restaurant. Everything is fresh and well prepared. Melody provides consistent, incredible service. I try different dishes almost every time (that she recommends) and have not been disappointed even once. I came for breakfast last Sunday which is why I am updating. Incredible, wonderful. THE best breakfast I have had in DC. This is where I bring guests. You will NOT be disappointed

I am so conflicted about this place- I love Turkish people and food. I was excited to have Turkish tea and stopped in for an appetizer with my husband. We were seated immediately- then waited forever for service. The place was crowded with only one server. We waited over 30 mins for food and only got the tea when we asked again. I want to support family establishments. The food was just ok - the olive oil delicious! Great pita bread! But the service was terrible. Other people got up and walked out. Sad.

Super friendly owner and staff and GREAT FOOD!! I stopped in for lunch today and witnessed a horrible woman come in and verbally abuse another customer. The aggressive woman is now posting horrible racial slurs against the owner and lying about the incident.. SUPPORT CAFE DIVAN

I was so shocked after dining there this evening that I speculated all the way home about how a restaurant in such a prime spot in Georgetown can get away with such horrendous customer service, mediocre food, and hideous plating. All I could come up with is that this must be a money laundering front for some organization that prefers that the business stay empty ‍ I strolled in at 9:22 on a Saturday night on a jaunt about the City alone. I love Mediterranean and middle eastern cuisine and was in the mood for lamb. I walked in and was ignored as I stood by the host stand. Then a server that I flagged down told me that the kitchen was closed -- at 9:35--when the restaurant closed at 11pm!! After showing him that Yelp! Was giving me the option of a reservation right then, he agreed to seat me. I decided on a few appetizers and a glass of Turkish wine. I was never provided water, my Lamb Kofte was cold, fatty, and bland, and the plating left much to be desired, but the ezme was delicious. After realizing that the lamb was quite bland, I attempted to order hummus and more bread-- the waiter takes my last piece if warm pita, comes back summarily to tell me the kitchen is closed and the staff is gone... he then proceeds to leave after which I requested my bread (that he took). He brings an entirely new basket of cold, unappealing pita that I attempted to resurrect with the ezme and kofte. Suffice to say, I needed water. The best part of my visit was crossing OFF a spot that I thought would make a good date night place. Trust me, unless this is YOUR family's business, it won't.

Very cozy high quality food. Doner kebab is very tasty. Service is good. Price is reasonable

You his is just for the sandwiches and pizza. If you are into plain food with natural taste ( tasteless ) no salt herb or spices than this is the place for you. Ordered sandwiches feta n falafel and Vege pizza. Paid around $35 for 3 items take out. Finish half as we were hungry and throw rest away. Actually fed the dog. Not a place I'll come back to.

I had not been here in several years and decided to try it on a snowy day when the place had no customers. Best decision I ever made. Meal started with hot crispy pita bread and Yakut Kavalidere red wine. The wine was light and fruity. I ordered the garden salad and that was a large garden salad fresh and well prepared with feta cheese. It included an array of greens and red lettuce that was very filling. Next, I had the sauteed shrimp that I thought was very good. The music in the background sounded like Turkish folk songs that went well with the meal. I enjoyed it, especially the wine. I will return. And the service was great because I was the only customer there on a Friday night.

I have been going to Cafe Divan for over 15 years. Unfortunately I had a disturbing experience with the owner of the restaurant on a busy Saturday evening. I went to use the bathroom in the basement and when trying to leave I found that the door handle was not working; I was locked in the bathroom. I tried everything to open the door but no use. Since I forgot my phone at the table I knocked the door and tried to yell hello a couple times to see if anyone could open the door from the outside. I waited a few minutes and nobody came. I then banged on the door loudly so someone could hear me. The owner opened and I sincerely apologized explaing the situation/what just happened. He then yelled at me furiously "Come on man!! Your scaring everybody!!". I apologized sincerely again and he just did stare contest with his arms wide open like he wanted to start a fight. I come from a family business and would never treat any costumer this way. Sad.

Really enjoyed our lunch here! Shared a few appetizers- fried eggplant and lamb. The fried eggplant was slightly too oily but tasty next to the yogurt. I enjoyed a meat pide and my husband had a lamb kebab. Good customer service and reasonable prices. Looking forward to going back and trying new dishes!

I always bring guest speakers here as very close to where I teach and excellent food. Staff members are usually very friendly. My favorite spot!

Excellent food & customer-service. Very-Good homemade Turkish-pita bread. As an Iranian with Armenian-Friends, it was extremely-DIFFICULT for me to give this Turkish joint a 5-star rating; but i choose to give credit where credit is due. Their very-casual cafe-area at the carryout counter is Much-Appreciated. NONE of my Armenian-Friends & Acquaintances will EVER eat here; and this is NOT difficult to understand at all.

Claims to have the best Döner but they are far from it. I was very disappointed when I consumed this tasteless Döner. Not even yogurt was added even though the menu says it's included. It's missing the red cabbage and red sauce. Do not recommend

Had lunch there today. Very nice greeting upon arrival but very slow service and there were only three tables occupied. They never refilled my water or checked on my meal. I ordered the lamb shish kebob. Lamb was overcooked and really tasteless, not even enough salt. And clearly had not been marinated in any spices. Asked for no rice and extra vegetables but they forgot. But what vegetables I did get were the best thing on plate. Very fresh.

OM Gosh, this place is bloody great! I love the Doner kebab, better than any other I've eaten. The iskander was also delicious, my friend was not willing to share too much of that, it was that delicious. Will definitely come back and eat some doner.

Went there for dinner yesterday to celebrate my SO birthday and we loved it, the food is amazing, packed with flavor! We got the fried borek which was not too greasy and super yummy and a meze platter which was really refreshing. The lamb and beef kabob was also grilled to perfection with a nice taste of charcoal. A huge +, the place is quiet!!!! You can enjoy and have a nice intimate conversation without having to scream over the music or the other guests which is a big problem in most American restaurant.

So, my spouse and I had just been rejected for our reservation at a nearby sushi place. The host at the sushi place said that our reservation was actually for 20 minutes earlier and the kitchen was now closed. So, we walked down Wisconsin Ave till we found an open restaurant. Cafe Divan was not only open but it was pretty crowded. There were a few people eating outside and the dining room inside was definitely busy. We got seated quickly. We felt relieved that our earlier rejection did not totally ruin our Saturday evening date night. The food here is good, actually better than we expected. Appetizers were the highlight of the meal. My spouse got calamari - light tasty breading and really fresh calamari. Delicious! My dolmas were moist and very tasty. The citrus marinade was very good. For my main dish, I had the shrimp ka bob. The helping was generous. The rice was beautifully prepared. The veggies were crisp tender. Same for my spouse's chicken ka bob dish although a few of the chicken pieces were inedible, too chewy to swallow, bad pieces with gristle. All in all, the food was better than we had expected. Service could have been better to be honest. Maybe a little more interaction, a little faster, a little more customer service would help. The only time our waitress was fast was when she came to get the check and usher us out. Our experience here wasn't bad. It was just ok. I would not make it a mission to avoid this place but I sure would look around for another place first.

I used to love the Turkish food here but yesterday I had one of the worst dining experiences in my life. I asked the waitress where is the bathroom. She pointed a direction but I still couldn't find. It turned out I missed the sign. And here was the shocking part, the waitress pointed to the sign and asked "you know how to read English right ?" in a very condescending way. Then I expressed my concern and told her that comment was uncalled for. Especially as an immigrant this brought up a lot of trauma in the past. And then she said " well in here we joke all the time. Here we all joke around. This is a joke." Then she lectured me I need to learn how to take a joke. Well this was not funny at all. This showed how cafe divan treats its customers.Do not go there. It was a joke there.

I came here with a friend to try the Turkish coffee. The coffee had a great taste and flavor. Normally, I have my coffee with a side of hot milk, but Turkish coffee is tradition had without any additions of milk and/or sugar (found this out after our meal). However, I ordered a side of milk (which was not warmed) and after adding it, the texture of the coffee changed a little. I could tell it did not really fit together. I also noticed that the coffee had some sedimentation at the bottom, and tried to stay it and drink as part of the coffee, but it tasted a little grainy. My friend tried hers without milk and also saw this happen at the bottom of her coffee. I also ordered the döner sandwich, which tasted amazing! The meat and bread combination was very tasty, and the portion was quite generous! It came with some really hot green pepper though, so watch out and don't bite directly into it. I would recommend this place to stop by at any time of the day and try some local Turkish dishes/ flavorful Turkish coffee.

Delicious Turkish and Mediterranean food in generous portions - I really enjoyed Café Divan and I'm already planning my next visit. I gorged on the freshly baked flat bread and a spread of appetizers: a mixed meze platter, smoked eggplant salad, and lahmacun. My family enjoyed their sizable main entrees but I would definitely not miss the wood burning oven specials. I was so full I had to take home much of my entree, a savory, rich mushroom pide. Service was prompt and friendly. A lot fits into the light-filled, angular dining room - a number of tables and booths split across two rooms, some outdoor tables, and a small to-go counter in a separate room. The weather was lovely the evening we visited so the doors were open - we did get a few mosquito bites because of this but it was a small trade off to have a bit of al fresco dining. A changing table in the bathroom and high chairs make it easy to bring along kiddos. Conveniently across from the Georgetown Safeway, I'll definitely be pairing another visit with a future grocery run.

The quality has changed recently. We ordered several times in the past 2 years and I don't know if it's COVID or what but the food was bad. The rice tasted as it's been spoiled. And I loved the food there. They need to work on new menu and better service. Things need to change- you cannot serve the same menu over 10 years without a change. It's like there is no effort. At least the quality should be maintained but this is not the case. We used to send our guest and friends to Divan but not anymore. Sorry guys. You need to level up with the other restaurants. Put some effort.

I have been a patron of Cafe Divan for many years, having lived in Georgetown and Glover Park, and frequented the restaurant for dinner, lunch and breakfast. I have appreciated Cafe Divan as an option for healthy home-cooked food, that is expedient if you want it to be, but also a place where you can linger in the European experience. The dining is fresh and comfortable, with top quality dishes. Most of all, it is not, even a little bit, "corporate." Post-pandemic, I am aware of how very special this unique family business is, and how grateful I am that they survived and that they still have dedicated staff willing to support the business and its patrons. Also, the manti is delicious!

It's weird giving a restaurant 5 whole stars for just 1 dish, but the Knafeh was bomb! The wait was too long and annoying. I told the lady on the phone that I would be there in 15 minutes, so she said she would get it started. Then, I got there and there was some issue so I had to wait another 20 min ...just annoying. Besides that, it was good!

Wonderful customer service. Got my food in a fast and efficient manner. The owners really take pride in their food. I recommend this place if you're nearby

We live a few blocks away from Cafe Divan and order takeout regularly. We LOVE their Doner Kebab and chicken breast Kebab, humus and pita bread, little house salads, falafel (HOMEMADE AND NOT OVER SPICED!) and LOVE LOVE LOVE their Firin Sutlac (rice pudding). The other day they forgot to put the rice pudding in my order and do you know, when I called them to let them know, they actually delivered it to my house a few minutes later. I know it wasn't a big deal because we live close by, but the fact that they did it without hesitation, without me flipping out or anything was awesome! Customer service like that is unheard of these days, especially in food delivery. We are very thankful and will definitely be ordering from them again soon!

Absolutely horrible service. nobody came to the table for first 20 minutes. after flagging down a server and getting menus.. we had to wait another half an hour to order. The place was pretty much empty, however, other tables who came after us got service before us for being Turkish. the server took our order probably 5 times and lastly bought a post it to write it down. He may have some sort of learning disability because he could not comprehend our order even though he was speaking English well. After ordering and waiting another 20 minutes, we had to flag down a manager for some water.. after like an hour and a half, finally the food arrive and obviously 3/4 dishes were wrong.. so we had to wait another 20 minutes. not a single soul came by the table to apologize or to make sure everything was okay. when we returned the wrong dishes, the server came to us angrily to confront us. i used to love this place. Me and my boyfriend went there for vday dinners, but now the place is a hole with subpar food and dreadful service

Initially, I was trying to go to Shanghai Lounge. However it was closed due to the corona virus panic and I had to choose something close by. Turns out, Cafe Divan was right next to Safeway, somewhere I go quite often. The interior was decorative and the ambiance was dead. There were not that many people on a Thursday night for dinner. I decided to order the beef shish kebab and chicken shish kebab. To be honest, the best part of the meal was the complimentary bread. The beef and chicken were kind of tender, somewhat dry. The vegetables were subpar: never try the broccoli. I think it was just dipped in hot water and served questionably. The prices were outrageous. 42$ for a not filling and decent quality meal? I might as well go to sweetgreen 4 times. I gave this restaurant one last chance... if they messed up the baklava, it was a wrap. The baklava was not warm, not crunchy, not oozing in honey, and the texture was just terrible. I don't know what happened to this restaurant. Management is terrible. They got too comfortable in the Georgetown area, relying on high income people to keep funding their mediocrity. Never go here. Way too expensive, doesn't deliver on quality. Service was alright.

The food is okay but the price for the food is high since they don't give you much . Restaurant was very crowed and limited space with small tables .

Partner had lamb chops and I got the divan mix. (4/5) It was take out and they still took pains to plate the side salads and dishes nicely for us so when we got home it would still be like a date night a really thoughtful. Food was still yummy after a car ride and some cool down time.

I am very confused about this restaurant, because although the overall experience does not change- some dishes are just not acceptable in regard to what they are supposed to be while others are amazing. (I am from Turkey). After trying it so many times, I decided giving 4 stars is an acceptable middle ground and I recommend meat dishes (kebabs and the lahmacun are amazing, the best I had anywhere outside Turkey) but the appetizers should be reached with caution! Obviously I will continue getting food from them but I do hope they also work on their weaknesses to make every dish spectacular!

I was super excited to bite into my Doner Kebab Sandwich after eating the fantastic Shepherds salad. Unfortunately, the meat was ok and there was a distinct lack of juicyness in the overall sandwich. I was missing a sauce or other vegetables often found in doner kebab sandwiches. It was ok but nothing I'd go crazy for.

Fairly nice place. Small spaced but cozy. Food is also good. Desserts are mediocre. Waiters are nice but they do take a while to serve the food. All together it's okay.

I just want to say that this cafe is absolutely amazing. The customer service is a cut above the rest when in DC please stop by and enjoy. Thank you for your wonderful HOSPITALITY and great food.

I have had Cafe Divan food over 10 years now and it never disappoints, in all possible ways: Sit down at the restaurant for lunch or dinner, special occasion like New Year's Eve, the casual takeout side, and catering. I believe the success is in the owner's attentiveness and being on top of everything. If you ever asked a Turkish American where to go have good Turkish food in DC, they would almost always tell you to go to Cafe Divan, and I am one of those people. They have very good Doner kebab, and overall the menu is least "Mediterraneanized" in the generic items you find at the Turkish restaurants in the US. You can pretty much try anything, the boreks, mezes, lahmacun, pide, the lamb dishes, and I am sure you will find them tasty. They also have a good selection of Turkish wine, and I would recommend Kavaklidere Selection reds.

One of delicious Turkish restaurants in Washington, DC. and one of my favorite one. For party of three, Iskander kebab and divan mix were enough. If you like to try everything (appetizer) take mezze for two. For desert, we had kunefe-the most delicious kunefe outside of turkey. Oh My God so delicious as usual. Highly recommend.

I'm glad my Turkish friend introduce me with this place. It was a cold Sunday evening and the lamb soup just perfect to warm up and as a starter. I also get another meat dishes and food tea that keep me warm during that cold evening. Great service, delicious food, will come back for more. Hidden gem in Georgetown. Well, at least for me. A new good find. Thumbs up.

Simply marvelous. Best doner in NoVa. Had been a while last time I stopped here. Yelp wasn't even a thing back then. My previous experiences had been awesome. Finally I got to visit the place again today. Nothing has changed. It is still a very eloquent, cozy and delicious restaurant as before. Food: Kitchen is open to see on the back. So you see the chefs and the giant Doner on skewer. It appears that today's doner was fresh and ready to feed the customers through out the day. I tried doner sandwich in pita bred which was baked as mini baguette freshly and toasted lightly. Doner was finely sliced without yogurt sauce, I mean the right way. Mini kofte appetizer(meatballs) was grilled to perfection with proper mix of lamb and beef. Must try appetizer for first timer to kofte. Iskender kabap looked and tasted marvelous. Well balanced yogurt and pida covered with perfectly spiced tomato sauce. Service: Our server was simply great. Well mannered, eloquent, and attentive. "Yes" to all of our special orders is appreciated. This is a well managed establishment with owner on site. Quality control of food and service is ensured. I can simply declare that Divan is the BEST Turkish restaurant in DC and Northern Virginia. It establishes a benchmark for the others.

I ate here a year or so ago and found it mediocre, but my friend suggested going for dinner tonight, and I acquiesced. We were seated and asked whether we wanted anything to drink. I responded that I would just like water for the time being, and was told that the restaurant policy is to serve bottled water only. Thinking I had misinterpreted, I specified that I only wanted tap water, and was told that the restaurant refused to serve it. Luckily, my friend was amenable to leaving, so we did just that. We would easily have spent $120 there. No wonder the place was empty on a Saturday night. Instead, we patronized a place that welcomed us with ice water as a given. It is astounding that, with restaurants having just struggled through the pandemic, Cafe Divan willingly turned away two dinner customers for the price of a couple of glasses of water.

I had a great experience here. Let's start with the bread - absolutely delicious warm bread that goes scrumptiously with the olive oil on each table. Small salads came out before our food, which surprised me because we had also ordered a Shepard salad, which I would have done if I knew this was coming out out. Added bonus. Shepard Salad - exactly what we ordered... nothing special. Iskender Kebab - delicious. Fresh looked meat laid over bread with lots of yogurt sauce. Their version doesn't have much tomato. Feta Cheese Pide - if you have never had one, do yourself a favor and try it. Not the healthiest option, but delicious. My friend knew the owner from frequenting the place, and knowing Turkish because she comes from Azerbaijan that we got a few deserts on the house. I will say that is a positive sign that he has a community and rewards repeat customers. Also, the Turkish tea is unlimited! It's a corner spot with lots of windows, and so I hope they / the landlord improve insulation in the long term as it can be a little chilly, especially near the entrance.

Authentic Turkish food. The Iskender Kebap was nice. The lamb shank and the tenderloins were equally tasty. The Dolma and hummus appetizers were good. This was our third time here and it's always been solid.

After we were done with Georgetown Glow this Saturday, our hands were freezing, and we wanted to warm up somehow. Luckily, there was a Divan Cafe in a few blocks of the Georgetown's Glow last sculpture. I tried Turkish quinine before, but have never been to this place. Now I can say with certainty that we will be back to this place! There are many reasons for this: the Lentil Soup is delicious, the staff is attentive to details and wants to make sure that we understand what we order, the prices for Georgetown are reasonable. We definitely were happy with everything!

I dined here during Covid. The atmosphere is trendy and the space is well-utilizied despite being a very narrow restaurant. They played very enjoyable contemporary ethnic music that really just enhanced the atmosphere further. The service is very familiar and friendly and the servers were equipped with masks and each table had hand sanitizer at the ready. The only negatives I would say is that the restaurant utilizes plastic cutlery, which surprised me a bit, and that one could not order plain tap water to drink - only bottled, which is a charge item. At least they bake fresh bread for you that is actually good. The food is absolutely lovely though! For an appetizer, we had a Mixed Meza Platter which basically stunned with each individual component. Each had a unique flavor profile and texture that was just all together good to eat and a great start. My entrée was the Hünkar Begendi, which is lamb over mashed eggplant topped with cheese and it was truly a welcome meal especially after all this time in quarantine. The lamb was just so juicy and tender that every bite was savoured in full. The eggplant was equally satisfying, more so than I ever anticipated. Totally a dish I'd recommend. For dessert, I had Baklava and it was a great bite to finish off the evening. The warm syrup seeping into the different layers, combined with the flakiness and the texture of the almonds was simply wonderful. The only thing that wasn't a stellar hit with me food-wise was my drink. I had the Mediterranean Breeze recommended to me by the waitstaff after I requested something sweet. It was actually pretty underwhelming. I feel like it could've been improved if they added more pineapple juice and less sour cherry. All in all, I'd totally recommend this restaurant and will certainly return again myself!

Had a great time with family visiting from out of town. Spacious, good service, decent parking, and delicious kebabs and gyros! I had the iskender kabob with some hot sauce and it was fantastic. We ordered the sampler as an appetizer and it was delicious too. Great family restaurant and I'd come back here again for sure.

Our friends graciously showed us around Georgetown and we finished up with dinner here! (!) WHAT WE GOT: We weren't super hungry so we opted to split an iskender kebab. (!) HOW IT DID: I am happy to say it was well worth it! It was a new experience I was happy to try. The yogurt went really well with the meats. And I'm not sure if I was supposed to do this but I put that delicious blend inside the pita pocket. Writing this hurts cause I need to find this dish nearby haha. (!) AMBIANCE & SEATING: An interesting blend of casual and upscale... it has a good amount of seating and it's got a nice vibe to just talk and catch up in. (!) VALUE: Considering we were able to split, I'd say it was worth the money! (!) SERVICE & TIDBITS: Service was good! I'm glad I was able to try Turkish food again because I had a bad first go at it when visiting London. I don't know if I'd be back cause there's so much to try in DC but I am so happy that this place exposed me to such a delicious dish!

This is my favorite place in DC! The ambiance is classy & hip. It's a family owned restaurant that really delivers in making the dining experience special. There's also a sheek bar area perfect for entertaining. Most importantly, the food is AMAZING!

So the food at Divan Cafe was pretty delicious. However, there were multiple flaws the group and I had with our experience. The first major flaw that we had with our experience was that the service was terrible. We had to ask multiple times to get drinks, and it seem like the waiters did not understand what we were saying. They took forever to get our food out and she told my friend to be quiet once when she asked for a refill. The quality of the food was good, however for the price that you pay it's really not worth the quantity. We should have gotten more food, our plate was half empty and needed more me on it. My friend ordered the shrimp kabob, and it literally had a for shrimp on it. They weren't even that big. I ordered the mixed platter, and I was satisfied with the taste.

We had lunch at Divan a few months ago, and we had a very good experience. A few days ago, we went back for dinner, and we were very disappointed. First of all, we were there on a Saturday evening, at 8 pm, and the restaurant was basically empty, dark, smelly and the service was not very good. We waited a long time to receive the appetizers, which were served after we were eating the main course.The waitress was nice, and offered a glass of wine in exchange of the mishap. But the problem was that the food was over all mediocre. We ordered lamb, which was bland, a bit tough, and my shrimp kebab was undercooked and very bland, and so was the vegetable salad. The only two redeemable servings were the bread and the yogurt dip. Neither was exceptional, but good. To top it off, while we were waiting for the check, we saw a big, disgusting cockroach scurrying on the floor near our table.

We were seated then no waitstaff came over to our table for almost 15 minutes. We were never offered water and when the food finally came the lentil soup and lahmajun were not served hot or even warm. We were looking forward to our meal as we love Turkish food but the lack of service, the wait 30 minutes after we ordered to get our food and for it to come less than luke warm on a Sunday @3 pm is disappointing. We would understand if the room was busy but there were only two other tables seated.