Reviews

Overall Total Score
3.8 out of 5
Very good | 1110 reviews

What Imann Mosleh doesn't like about Istanbul'lu:
The food was too salty. I ordered Doner which the meat was not fresh. Also I ordered fries and it tasted very bad it seems that the oil was not fresh. Also, the cuisine had mandatory charge of 4% on credit cards and 18% gratuity. The atmosphere was ok. View all feedback. What User likes about Istanbul'lu:
Istanbul’lu is a cozy Turkish spot in Somerville that we tried this weekend and enjoyed. The Pohca was great the dough was perfectly soft delicious. Another order I loved was the Iskender Doner , which is a classic turkish dish served with doner meat over yogurt, tomato sauce, crispy pita bread. Lastly, as an eggplant lover I enjoyed the Firinda Patlican. It hits home I wish I can tell you how the Kunafa is but ever... View all feedback.

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Heyrestaurants
2.4 ★ from 253 reviews
Mary
24.11.2023 - 11:14

Great food! I could become addicted to their sam-suka. Nice, homey atmosphere. Our favorite place for honest, homemade food (that I can't make...

Lourdes
24.11.2023 - 11:14

First time eating turkish food and we loved it and the service was great

Hiba
24.11.2023 - 11:14

The food was delicious however they were sitting on our shoulders and kept rushing us to finish the food!

Christophe
24.11.2023 - 11:14

Very nice small restaurant with authentic Turkish food.

Dzenan
24.11.2023 - 11:14

My favorite place in the area. I never pass by without stopping. If you haven't visited you're missing out on great food and cozy atmosphere.

Google
4.2 ★ from 437 reviews
Sayed
16.03.2024 - 16:06

Hidden gem really. The waitress was helpful and friendly . Food was great . Would come here again for sure . Highly recommend

alek
16.03.2024 - 16:06

Authentic food and great service with a warm and cozy environment that makes the experience very enjoyable.

Amir
16.03.2024 - 16:06

I have come here multiple times, and each time, the food quality worsened compared to the past. The kabobs are overly salty, garnished with no authentic ingredi...

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Trevor
16.03.2024 - 16:06

Absolutely wonderful Turkish restaurant just outside Davis Square. Definitely my favorite Turkish restaurant, and one of my all-time favorite restaurants, in th...

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Sean
16.03.2024 - 16:06

Delicious Turkish food. Best Turkish restaurant in Boston by far. Definitely worth the visit.

Int Restaurants
4.2 ★ from 857 reviews
Chepkorir
07.09.2023 - 14:13

I love this restaurant. It has such a feel-good air. The Turkish interior is beautiful, the service is wonderful, and the food is delicious. As a tea-lover, I a...

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Steve
07.09.2023 - 14:13

Breakfast indoors was relaxed and the food delicious. I had the 'Plate of Turkish Morning ' for the sake of variety. It was delicious and reasonably priced cons...

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Istanbul’lu is a cozy Turkish spot in Somerville that we tried this weekend and enjoyed. The Pohca was great the dough was perfectly soft delicious. Another ord...

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Family
07.09.2023 - 14:13

So delicious! We loved our food, the Iskender and the Kofta were amazing and the special kunefe with pistachios was out of this world! The atmosphere is so cozy...

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Incredible Turkish food! Everything we ordered was excellent, and the main dish we ordered was one of the most flavorful dishes I have literally ever eaten (and...

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Tripadvisor
4.0 ★ from 46 reviews
Jessicaj051
16.03.2024 - 16:06

The interior is very comfortable and it was a nice touch of authenticity to see Turkish patrons there. The bread was so, so very good tender and warm and fresh....

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