Istanbul Grill Virginia

I work nearby and come here pretty often for lunch. I’ve always had a good experience. The food is good, the atmosphere is nice, and the service has been solid every time. It’s a bit pricier than some other spots, but that’s pretty standard for Turkish restaurants in the DC area. Today I tried something different and ordered the mixed cold meze platter without meat, and it was not bad.

Honestly, this place is a gem! We’ve tried so many things here — Chef’s Mix grill, grilled octopus, Hünkar Beğendi, the chefs Mix meze, Iskender, ezme — and every single dish has been amazing. Add an Efes beer on the side and it feels just like being back home in Turkey. As a Turk who really misses the food, this spot is our go-to every couple of months. Always tasty, always satisfying!

The donor kabob meat 🍖 is what brought me here and I gotta tell you, I was extremely impressed. For me, the taste 👅 is perfection in and of itself. Service was fantastic. Parking 🅿️ is decent. Atmosphere is ok, but it can afford some facelift at some point (but I have to say it’s an older building. I can highly recommend for sure! 👍

While the food here is fairly good, there’s essentially one dish that really grabs me, and that’s the iskender kebab. I’ve had a few other dishes, and while there’s plenty of meat / food, I don’t think the flavors “Wow” me. On top of this, I think given the environment, service, and flavor profiles, I do believe the prices are high. Service is ok, but again, given the prices, I think service is lacking. This last trip my wife and I split our meals, sharing an iskender kebab and an arugula salad, partly due to price and partly to balance our meal with having some greens. My son had the Adana kebab. Solid food. Relatively good service and this place can get busy. The environment is very nice, and the staff are very friendly. Parking is free but based on how many people are at the restaurant, parking might be hard, but not impossible. I think the prices are slightly high but you do get a lot of food which makes up for it. This last trip I had the manti, which was pretty good but not completely what I expected. My wife had the lamb shank, which she enjoyed. And my son the iskender kabob, which was delicious. A definite keeper. Overall good food and worth going to. Service is great, with warm, welcoming, and friendly staff. The atmosphere is nice. Casual enough for family, friends, or someone special (but not that first date maybe). The food is good with a wide selection. I had the doner kebab plate, which was good, and very filling, but did not compare with doner I’ve had in Europe. It’s worth trying because it is good but just didn’t scratch my doner itch. My wife absolutely loved her dorado (fish), while my son and I weren’t particularly impressed by his hunkar begendi (lamb with a “blended” eggplant base). We book-ended our meal with atom for an appetizer (has some heat to it but didn’t WOW me) and kunefe for dessert (solid and a must try). So in sum, consider giving it a try.

Probably deserve a 4.5 rating. Not very crowded on a Wednesday. Tried one of their yogurt drinks..not my cup of tea! Food was excellent. Service very personable and helpful. We were unexpectedly surprised with Istanbul Grill, 4617 Wilson Blvd, Arlington, VA 22203. On our “probably return” list.

On 01.19.25 my friend said. We need to eat some real food. I can go without eating alot but I know she can't be like me... so I said, I'll treat you order what u want. She ordered and I added lentil soup to have delivered . Oh my gosh, the soup was so good. So the next evening we said let's go and enjoy it in person. That's what we did. We ordered delicious food and of course the lentil soup. Then we got an array of desserts and enjoyed.... the Turkish coffee... I think i was in the 7th heaven!! My goodness. I love Turkish food. My friends loved it, too. I'm dreaming of it. The owner is exceptionally nice!!! You have to try it.

I had an exceptional experience at Istanbul Grill. The chicken was incredibly juicy, full of amazing flavor, and truly exceeded my expectations. The staff were friendly, welcoming, and attentive, which made the visit even better. The environment is warm, clean, and perfect for families. I will definitely be coming back soon with my family. Highly recommended!

I met my nephew here for dinner; the food was delicious! We both started with tea, he had a yogurt type drink and finished up with coffee. The hummus with pita was perfect! Our entrees were large and yummy! He had the chicken and I had the falafel. We both had dessert, baklava and something similar to flan. The staff was exceptional and they have free onsite parking. Highly recommend. A wonderful meal.

I know everyone like Turkish food! Kebabs, mezzes, doner, iskender,... This is the place that you can find all the kebabs, mezzes and dessert! Also you have try Raki, traditional Turkish alcohol if you are stand up to! It's pretty strong! But goes together with the mezzes. This is how we do in Türkiye. "Raki- Mezzes" or "Raki- Balik" (fish) You have to try iskender and adana kebap here for sure! All the mezzes nice and fresh! Try Ayran instead of coke. Ayran is traditional Turkish drink! Health and fresh! Make by yogurt. And this is a little advice you have to add it your diet instead of any other soft drink! Aaand try baklava for sure because they make it here! One thing rice pudding was a bit thick and less sweet for me. I prefer a bit liquid and more sweet... Service always fast, nice and clean! Ambience also nice after they chance the decoration! I like that huge Bosphorus photo on the wall! They have patio and car parking

Hole-in-the-wall Turkish spot with authentic and delicious food and drink Menus are on iPads with pictures for all of the items Both indoor and outdoor (patio) seating Complimentary bread and olives, but the bread was kind of stale I got a chicken shish dish and it was very tasty Very friendly people who provided great service

Food is not bad, especially the complimentary bread and well-seasoned rice. A solid 4 stars on food, no doubt. I took two stars off just because the restaurant did not honor its own listed deal (free dessert upon check-in on Yelp). When asked if we could use that listed deal on Yelp, as we made the reservation on Yelp, the server gave a very cold "no, we don't do that anymore." Well, if you don't do that anymore, then you should take that misled advertising off from Yelp. Or at least to be able to explain that in a professional way to your customers. In any economy, nothing is more important than honesty and customer service. I would just leave it there for the business manager of Istanbul Grill to think about. Personally speaking, I would not go back, nor would I recommend this place to any of my friends, based on my dining experience.

Istanbul Grill is good...but 4.5 stars good? Respectfully, not in my opinion. But first the positives I noted: * Attached parking lot. Blink and you'll miss it, so be sure to be on the lookout as your driving up, for the small-ish parking lot off the side of the restaurant. In this part of Arlington where parking is a premium, it's a nice benefit for diners. * Menus are...iPads? I think its kitschy, but ultimately a cost conscious decision that this place uses iPads to view menus. The devices have a ruggedized rubber case for protection (since, no doubt they've been dropped before) and it is smart to use electronic devices to updates menu offerings and prices instead of constantly having to reprint. So-So notes: There were about 8 of us in our group, so I ordered the mixed cold meze platter, which was a sampling of dips such as hummus, baba ganoush, etc. It was served in a star shaped platter and was accompanied by a bowl of warm pita bread, and small plate of olives. Overall, I thought the meze was good...not outstanding but good. The baba ganoush was probably the best of the bunch with a nice smoky flavor and the eggplant was grilled to a nice soft consistency. Bread was fresh enough and was perfect for ripping into pieces for sharing. I forgot to take pictures of my entree, which was the mixed grill; but there are plenty of other pictures of the dish on the Istanbul Grill page. Kabobs were well seasoned but slightly dry and chicken thighs needed salt. Otherwise all of the meats had decent char flavor and grilled marks for effect. Also bonus that the serving size was large enough to save some of my meal for lunch the next day. Service was attentive with water glasses being filled and dishes cleared in a timely manner. And we definitely appreciated the fact that the restaurant didn't make a big fuss about breaking the bill into separate checks. I guess with such as high rating I was expecting to be blown away by the food and experience but TBH, everything was just "okay." Meal with entree, splitting the cost of the appetizer, and just water for beverage, with tax and tip came out to about $50.

Great Ambiance. The chairs are so comfortable, the dining room is relax and very relaxing. The service is wonderful and the servers and manager are very accommodating and take their time with explaining the menu and answering any questions you have. The food is very tasty and they have a variety of appetizers/starters and their main courses are authentic, fresh and very deliciously created. Highly recommend.

Cool interior with Turkish design. Service is super nice as well. The food was delicious. I enjoyed the cold mezze platter with dips, especially the hummus. The doner kebap was flavorful and portions were well sized for the price

Istanbul Grill is a bit further west from Ballston on Wilson. I came here with a few friends this past Friday evening for dinner and had a decent experience. We were given water and complimentary pita (came with olive oil with olives!) pretty quickly. The pita was good, but a bit dry. The olive oil was very fresh, but we found the olives themselves to be a bit bitter. RED LENTIL SOUP - 7 This looks small, but it was pretty filling. Lots of flavor and it went well with the pita bread that we got. If I was looking for a light meal, I could just get a lentil soup, enjoy it with a couple pieces of pita and be satisfied. I'd recommend giving their lentil soup a try -- it's very hearty and delicious. LAMB SHANK - 25 My friend and I shared the lamb shank since we weren't too hungry. The lamb was so, so tender. It fell off the bone so easily and had a good balance of meat and fat. The tomato sauce was pretty good (not my favorite, but I acknowledge that it's good) and had a variety of veggies (carrots, peppers, etc.) mixed in. There's also a small bed of seasoned rice that you can enjoy with the meat and veggies or on its own. We thought the lamb was pretty under-seasoned and bland, but its tenderness made up for it. Overall, this was OK. Our other friends got the CHEF'S MIX GRILL which had a lot of differently seasoned meats which were good. The steak was super tender and well-seasoned. We thought the kebab was too salty. The thin piece of meat (I think beef) was good. It also comes with a lot of veggies. Overall, glad I finally got to try Istanbul Grill. It was a good experience.

I came here with a couple of friends plus my 3 month old for drinks/dinner. The staff offered us a high chair when we arrived and gave us the choice of a few tables. The restaurant isn't huge, but has plenty of space and it's own parking lot (plus a patio when it's nice out!). We ended up splitting a bottle of wine, the mezze platter, and grape leaves. We fully intended to order entrees as well, but the starters were so filling that we stopped there! I'd definitely return to try more of their menu.

I ordered takeout at Istanbul grill and it met the mark. I will say, I have dined in the restaurant before and the experience (like most) is definitely enhanced from the dining in restaurant experience. I ordered the Doner Kebab and it was tasty. Decent portion for the price, I think $22 goes a little further in the restaurant than in the takeout plate. However, it was still delicious. We paired our meal with some delicious, and warm bread. Perfect complement for the meal with the white yogurt based dipping sauce. Because we ordered takeout I can't really talk on the service or ambiance from this experience. I will say that the time from order to delivery was quick and timely. If you take anything away from this review it's that you should go into the restaurant to enjoy a meal here. The service, ambiance, attention to detail is second to none. I am going to make sure I do the same the next time I enjoy Istanbul Grill.

My favorite Turkish restaurant and the owner strives for customer satisfaction. My wife likes Chicken Tava which is not on the menu but they have prepared this dish for her. The ambiance is great with an indoor and patio section.

Honestly I came into this restaurant with high expectations because I'm Turkish and I missed the food so much; however, it was kind of a disappointment for the reasons mentioned below. It is overpriced. I grabbed an Iskender Kebab with meat for $24 and baklava dessert for $8. If the quality is was high and taste was great I would not mind spending that much money but the price is very high for what was offered. Additionally, they asked me for drinking tea which is a Turkish tradition and clearly I'm a fellow Turk, but they charged extra $3. Not the price but that made me feel outsider to my own heritage. If they didn't offer me, I would not even mention because they are located in the US and I get it but it doesn't make sense to offer and charge me for it. So, I spent total of $46.20 including Iskender kebab, baklava, turkish tea, taxes, and %20 tip. When I got to the place I informed the business owner who opened the door this was my first time and he acted rude to me. He welcomed me in a non welcoming way (almost as if acting like the restaurant was only for Americans) which was surprising because it was afternoon time and there were not even a single customer around other than me. The business owner told me that "I am gonna sit down on a table and they will serve me" in a sarcastic way. The young lady on the other hand was going above and beyond-- she was great! The quality of food was definitely a 2/10. The Iskender usually is not that wet. It was also simply very plain-- no taste at all. I was actually disappointed because I don't get to eat Turkish meal very often and the amount of price I paid was a joke. Overly priced restaurant for the quality of food they serve. Seriously! It was not delicious at all. I eat Iskender all my life, their Iskender was lacking ingredients and taste. Sorry! Ambiance was just okay. It's ideal for large groups of people. Parking would never be an issue I thought. They have a giant parking lot as well. Overall, hated spending +$46 and not enjoying the food. It sucks, unfortunately.

I stopped by Instanbul Grill for take-out. When you first walk in, you enter at the bar. I walked in and they were quick to greet me. I asked for take-out and asked if I could wait at the bar. They said sure. I sat at the bar and it was confusing for a moment, so I asked if I could see the menu and they handed one to me. I had a question about an item and the gentleman there was very delightful and welcoming! He recommended the Doner Kebab and described it as being sliced lamb and veal, very delicious, like gyro but freshly handmade, not frozen. He said it was a very popular item on the menu, so I got it! I also got a side of zuchinni fritters and baklava for dessert. I had a cup of Turkish tea while I waited. As I waited, I noticed plenty of people were coming in for both a sit down meal and take-out. The tea had very good flavor and it was served in a pretty crystal-like glass. Once I got home, I tried everything out and it was pretty good. Unfortunately, the zuchinni fritters were overcooked and had a burnt taste to it. The meat was seasoned a little heavy with salt and pepper for my liking and sort of overpowered the meat. However it still had very good flavor. I really like the bulgur which I think was cooked in a light tomato broth. Thr bulgur was quite tasty. The small side salad was packaged in the same container alongside the hot food. There was an onion salad with herbs in it, maybe chopped parsley, partnered up with either a red cabbage or beet salad, and a handful of chopped romaine lettuce. There was also a chunk of fire roasted green pepper and one half fire roasted plum tomato. The meal came with freshly made bread. Yummy. The baklava was delish, soaked in a delicious sweet syrup type of sauce and sprinkled over with minced pistachio. I would have given 4 stars, however the zuchinni was overcooked. Also, when you check in on Yelp, you get one free dessert. I mentioned I was ready to select my dessert and she said baklava. I asked if I could select it, she said no. So I said I can't chose, it's baklava only? She said yes. I thought that was interesting because it does not say baklava is the only option as the one free dessert. Nevertheless, I would like to go back and dine in, and try a few other items on the menu. I would love to dine outside on the cute patio.

Had seen and heard good reviews of Istanbul Grill so I decided to drop by on my own. The place was spacious. Service: 5/5. Service was awesome! The waiters were so kind and helpful to show me popular dishes. They were also prompt and food came out within 15 mins. Good: 4/5. The bread was pretty fresh, which I appreciated! I got the HUNKAR BEGENDI, which was good but could've used a little more flavor/salt. Overall, it was good and the portion was large, but I do wish it was flavored better. I did take advantage of the free dessert on Yelp and for myself a dessert! That was a huge plus!

We had a wonderful Sunday brunch. My husband and I split two appetizers and a kebab and it was the perfect amount of food. Great, authentic food and drink selection. The chef came by to make sure everything was ok. Great customer service. Free parking. There's patio seating for warm weather. There are large tables for big parties as well I was very happy with our experience.

The food was mediocre and the parking lot was good. The management was very good and the food arrived on time

I loved this place! Ever since visiting Turkey in 2021, I e been on the lookout for authentic Turkish food in the DC area. The interior is unpretentious, but the food is excellent. I got the baked feta, which was delicious with the homemade bread. For my main I got the lamb kofte with bulgur, which was as good as kofte I had in Turkey. And the prices are reasonable. The service is European style - you need to let them know when you want something, but they're very nice. I'll be back!

This is really 4.4 stars so I'm rounding down. The pros: the food was amazing, particularly the Iskender Kebab. It's doner kebab on small pieces of bread drenched in a tasty sauce. It was pretty big so good to split with someone else. The baba ghanoush was also excellent, having a smoky flavor. The meh: the service was super meh. I think they're understaffed so it was hard to flag down a waiter but they were very nice when you did manage to flag one down. They forgot one of our dishes, we asked a waiter about it, he said he'd check, nothing happened for ten minutes, and we had to flag down a second waiter, and they brought it out but didn't really do much about it even though we were done with dinner by that point. The bad: parking. The parking lot is a mess and cramped to the point of being boxed in when they are busy. If you see street parking, go for it and don't rely on the parking lot.

This place was really good. We came here one night to have Kunefe because my girlfriend loves it and we explored that this restaurant is really great. The staff are really friendly and great hosts. They don't recommend the foods solely on their prices and they are very caring. The ambiance is nice and the outdoor seating is beautifully decorated. For the food we ordered borek for appetizer which was delicious but might be better for the breakfast. I personally liked it, it was crunchy on the outside and gooey in the inside. For the main course we got doner kebab and hunkar begandi. I believe both were made in a traditional way and we especially enjoyed the doner kebab. The meat was great and the vegetables were very fresh. For dessert we got Kunefe, and it was really good with tea. Mildly sweet and prepared to perfection. Very happy with my experience here and definitely would come back to try their Katmer which was recommended by our ser

This place is a secret rockstar of the Arlington food scene. On one hand, the food is simply amazing. I've tried a number of dishes here (the cold mezze, the lamb shank, etc.) and they were all to die for. The Turkish tea alone is worth a visit here. On the other hand, you have genuinely super-friendly staff who go out of their way to make your experience pleasant. If you are in the area, you owe it to yourself to try this place out!

Iskender kabob Other than incredibly delicious, it's hard for me to put this dish into words. Imagine a thinly sliced lamb served over Turkish feta and eggplant cubes (I think)? With a tangy red sauce. One of the most unique flavors I've experienced in a long time. I highly recommend!

Good food, good service polite staff, location is great it has few free parking spots! We had a good experience few times back. Thank you guys!

Their calamari dish is pretty good, the Mulvec was not, it was totally tasteless, they need to add better seasoning! I would not recommend it! Overall it's ok, a bit overpriced I think for what you get! Would I come back? Yeah I probably will!

We visited for the first time, using the online ordering system to order an entree and appetizer as carry-out. They were ready on time and the food was delicious. Staff was very courteous. A bit expensive but I understand that post-COVID supplies are costly. We will return to dine in the restaurant.

Deeply disappointed at Istanbul Grill. Service was inattentive and slow. The Mixed Grill was ok nothing special about it, the mucer lacked flavour and was bland, and the kazandibi lacked the promised richness. For $62, I expected a vibrant taste of Turkish cuisine, not this underwhelming experience. Unfortunately, I can't recommend this place with good conscience. I had a coupon for a free dessert with check-in, but the server wouldn't honor it. The coupon didn't mention any restrictions on location, I'm surprised the manager of the restaurant denied it, it feels unfair. Adding to my disappointment, his behavior towards me was disrespectful and unprofessional. A restaurant manager should prioritise creating a welcoming environment. Needless to say, I won't be returning as a customer.

I came here for a work lunch and was very satisfied! The inside is very bright and clean and they also have a nice patio area too. They serve pita and olives for free as starters (the olives were so good). We ordered the hummus and ispanakli sigara boregi (phyllo dough with spinach and cheese) to start, and then ordered the chef's mix grill for two. This chef's mix grill says it feeds two but it fed all four of us very comfortably! We also ordered the turkish coffee which came in a super cute cup and was very strong. Knocked one star off because the platter was good but the meat was a little dry.

Best Turkish food in Northern Virginia! The wait staff are attentive, and greet you with a smile.

Amazing iskemdar kabob!!! This was just like Istanbul's food if not better! Friendly staff! Totally recommend!

I was invited to a neighborhood get-together here with 18 people. Despite the challenging conditions, the service was great and the food was delicious. I ordered the chicken shish, but I also got to try many appetizers. Additionally, there was plenty of delicious Turkish wine available.

My first time coming here and I was blown away by the service and food! The complimentary fresh bread they serve is *chef's kiss* So fluffy and warm! They also serve it with olives, which are some of the best olives I've ever had. Our server was so attentive, and the owner came by our table to ask how things were too. All of the staff were SO sweet. The chef's mix grill was delicious. The restaurant was also so clean! I'm a huge fan of this place-- they're going to have a hard time keeping me away

Service here was excellent! The waiter and food busser/runner were so friendly and attentive. We got the hummus, spinach rolls, donor kebab, and the chef's mix. The hummus was excellent and served with fluffy round bread that was perfect for dipping. The portions are quite large. The donor kebab came with not only the kebab meat itself, but salad, rice, and pickled onions. I only could eat about 1/3 of it! Really nice local place. Would visit again.

Not sure why this places is rated high. It was mediocre food and rushed service. Went here for dinner and we were asked to order 3 times in less than 10m. They kept coming back despite it being obvious we weren't ready. The menu was ok - the price was rather high for the portion and quality of the food. Huge let down on this part. While we were eating, they kept coming to our table and we had to speak while chewing our food. Also didn't ask to pack remaining food to go, instead gave us a check to pay (and leave?). Overall, not great. I would suggest dining somewhere else. Overpriced and food lacks quality.

Very stingy portions for the amount of money they charge. The food was all right. It wasn't what I expected. Taste was gamey on the donnor. I definitely would not return.

My family and I are regular customers at Istanbul Grill and we love their food. Unfortunately, yesterday was the first time we were disappointed in the customer service at Istanbul Grill. There was only one server, and we had no choice but to tolerate unfriendly and inattentive behavior. We had to ask several times for water, bread, or napkins, only to experience further delays and unnecessary attitude. I suggest providing customer service training to newly hired servers.

Empires and good eats are infused into every bite on this pleasant Sunday afternoon. If it wasn't for the clapboard and shingled houses across the street, the patio could well be on a in a Turkish suburb. With plenty of large umbrellas and several fans, warm days are simple cool. One suggestion is to remove the dead herb plants in the planters. I chose the Mixed Cold Meze Platter (Chef's Choice), more on that for later. First out, cold water. That's refrigerated cold filtered water, not tap and ice. Very refreshing. The ever concerned staff checked back frequently, answered my many questions, and made sure I had a great lunch experience. Their first offering was the obligatory bread basket. Not just some flat bread to wrestle with, but what seems to be the prodigy of that perfect biscuit perfect for gravy, airy and soft to welcome honey; and a perfect pancake that is thick and fluffy, ready for any topping. Then the star arrives in the shape of a six-pointed star platter with amazing examples of hummus, elmer, haydari, cacik, saksuka, and atom! This perfect for two, three or ME! Each has depth of flavors that tells of its freshness perfect paring. As you make your way around the clock you taste a meze rhythm. Cacik was a surprise because it immediately reminded me of that distinctive dolma flavor. This reminded me of the many empires that Turkey has survived, taking from them - good eats!

My daughter and I went here for dinner recently, and we had a wonderful experience. We were seated right away, and our server immediately brought menus and waters to the table. We were able to order drinks and our entrees very quickly, and the wine was brought to our table right away as well. Our server brought us bread with olives and olive oil for dipping. Yum! I had the Iskender Kebab, and my daughter had the lamb shank. Both were absolutely delicious. I've had Turkish food before, and this is one of the best places I've been to...the food is wonderful. I will definitely be back!

Visited on a Sunday evening and I was seated right away outside. They have a cute patio with lots of space. They have their own parking lot too. Loved the ambiance and service. I made a reservation easily online. I ordered the Baba Ganoush and the Iskender Kebab. It even came with complimentary olives! I love the iskender kebab - it came on a hot plate and the flavors were so good. I was hoping the bread under was less soggy and more crunchy but they gave a side of bread to dip.

I thought the food was pretty mediocre and bad. I ordered the falafel plate and everything didn't make sense or test very bad.

I have been to this area a few times already but I didn't notice this restaurant before. I would say it is my loss. The food was really good and the staff were friendly. I had a chicken Adana with ayran. Spicing and herbs were balanced. What was really impressive is the flat bread that came before the meal. It was smooth and slightly buttery. I would come back here just for this bread!

Not the best mediterranean food and quite expensive. Lamb smells very strong. They give more than 1/2 of the ate as veggies although the price was like $23. In the photo it looks like a lot of meat but they just not folded well on top of each other. Service was great though. It's clean too.

I came here for my friends bday and the food here was amazing. I've had Turkish food in the past, but my Uzbekian and Turkish friends said this is as authentic as it gets. We started out with the red lentil soup and the mixed Cold Meze Platter with pita bread. Wow I would've eaten the whole platter if we didn't have entrees coming out. The eggplant and hummus were amazing. Then came 3 large Chef's mixed grill for 2. This was plenty of food for 12 people. Some of my favorite cuts were doner kebab, beef and lamb shish. I'm really picky with my kebabs, but this place knocked everything out of the park. Tender cuts of meat that were well seasoned and cooked fresh served right off of the grill. We ended the night with some Turkish tea and baklava. The baklava was no joke either and a must order. The pistachio and flakiness of the dough added some great texture. This is a great place if you want some authentic Turkish cuisine. Great family vibes and value for what you pay.

The paneer burek was cold in the middle. The cold mexe was fine. Service was adequate. At least they had vişne suyu and ayran. I will try this place again in warmer weather to see what the outdoor seating feels like.

The food is simply incredible. The complimentary bread is drool worthy. Highly recommend.

The service was very good and we had a large group. Food was amazing. The ambiance was cozy.

If you've been looking for a great place to eat with amazing platters, lots of food, and a great atmosphere you can stop looking! ISTANBUL GRILL IS THE PLACE! From lamb, to kabobs, to salad and champagne anything you need is made fresh and delicious ! I came for a late night snack and the owner went above and beyond with all of the delicacies! Olives, bread, cucumber and to tomato mint salad - all was fresh and so well made! Not only does the food come out fresh and fast but there is an outside area that takes in all the great Virginia air while eating delicious Turkish food. And let me tell you about the pistachio baklava - IS THE BEST! FLAKY, BUTTERY, SWEET, AND DECADENT! This is the place for the best of the best of the DMV! Stop thinking about it and be about it - the high reviews are all on point!

This is one of the best Turkish restaurants I have been to in the US. We came here for dinner on a Friday, and had mixed kebab, shepherd salad, eggplant shakshuka, and knafah. Everything was very delicious and authentic.

Food was INCREDIBLE! The home made bread was fluffy, the meats were juicy tender and flavorful. We got the chefs meat platter!

I ate at this restaurant this weekend and it was the worst decision I made this year. The food came fairly quickly I ordered the Adana Kabob. This food gave me the worst food poisoning I ever experienced. I was nearly hospitalized from the pain which lasted 2 days. The service was unsatisfactory, for example the servers would just put food down on your table and run off before you can ask them anything. Getting their attention required tapping them as they walked past. The bread was hard and it took longer for them to bring it out than the entrée. When the check arrived I noticed I was charged for 4 pieces of bread but I was only brought 2. I will avoid this place at all cost and so should you.

Good fresh food! Nice cozy outside seating Polite and friendly! If you like Turkish food I do recommend this place, if you like to try for the first time, I think you will go back again.

Authentic Turkish food! Service is great and personal. Food is delicious. Turkish coffee and dessert to top it off.