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Salt baked branzino on fire - A La Turka Restaurant, New York, NY

A La Turka Restaurant

4.5
4.5
1397 Reviews
$31 to $50
Turkish

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2 people
19:00
Booked 19 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Lively
The restaurant has been featured on Channel 4, showing how to grill kebabs on the roof of Rockefeller Center, as well as how to make salt-baked fish, and on Fox5 where Dave Price has showcased its Saturday Night kebab buffet, belly dancers and live music. A La Turka offers along with 20 different kebabs like a kebab factory, including chicken, lamb, and beef, also Mediterranean fish selections, as Branzini, in a cozy atmosphere that you and your family feel like having an authentic and remarkable meal in Bosphorus, Istanbul.

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Turkish, Mediterranean, Greek
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 11:00 am–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (212) 744-2424
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Cesim Yalvac
  • Catering
    We offer special menus and services for your occasions. We can serve over 1000 people. We have prix fix menus and also we can customize menus for you.
  • Private party facilities
    Bringing a diverse Turkish and Mediterranean kitchen into the heart of Manhattan, A LA TURKA features an exquisite menu, exotic atmosphere and friendly staff that have earned a reputation for being New York’s first choice in Mediterranean cuisine. We can add Belly Dancer and live music to your events.
  • Area
    Upper East Side
  • Cross Street
    74th Street
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Q train to 72nd Street 6 train to 77th Street
  • Entertainment
    An authentic dinner with pleasing tunes from Buddha bar musician Hasan Isakkut and his band with traditional instruments, every tuesday and wednesday night. Belly Dancing and live music on every Thursday night.
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan

What 1,397 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
A La Turka Restaurant offers a "wonderful experience" with "outstanding" food and "excellent service." Guests enjoy a "friendly, vibrant atmosphere" with "authentic Turkish specialties." The recent renovation adds a "glamorous" touch to the setting. It's a "go-to spot" on the Upper East Side, perfect for both casual and special occasions.

1,397 Reviews
  1. Rhona

    VIP

    New York City

    86 reviews

    3.0

    86 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    A local favorite! We’ve been regulars for years! Menu changes from time to time, with a variety of good choices.

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  2. Lynn

    VIP

    New York City

    51 reviews

    5.0

    51 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our “go to” restaurant…. love it! Just wish they would add better vegan entree to the menu 😉

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  3. Lia

    New York City

    42 reviews

    4.0

    42 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Good food but overpriced. Service was not the best.

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  4. Anna Maria

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 13 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Since discovering this restaurant, it has easily become one of my favorite spots. The food is exceptional, the staff is very cordial, and the ambience is delightful. Thank you, A la Turka! See you again soon.AM

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  5. Alex

    New York City

    18 reviews

    3.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on 12 January 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    The hot and cold mezzes were very tasty. The tzatziki and hummus are great. The A la Turka salad is delish. We usually love the salt bake fish but it was poorly filleted and lacked all flavor and was over cooked. Over service was fine but could use a bit more attention. We enjoy the food but last night was a bit of a miss

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  6. Waseem

    New York City

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 12 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I am a regular to this restaurant and it never disappoints! Highly recommend!

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  7. Farhan

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 5 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a wonderful experience during our dinner. The entire night was a blast. The staff, food and ambiance were all amazing. The best thing that happened was that we ended up having dinner on a night where they were celebrating "A La Turka's" 30th anniversary. The atmosphere was full of energy and we had a great time. Felt just like family. Thanks a bunch for a great time.

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  8. Dr. Lawrence

    VIP

    New York City

    120 reviews

    5.0

    120 reviews

    Dined on 5 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food and beverage outstanding. Service excellent.

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  9. Charles

    New York City

    7 reviews

    2.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 31 December 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Disappointed. Both entrees (Lamb shank/Spinach beans) we couldn't finish. Lamb overcooked & tasteless, spinach entree just awful. Will not return.

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  10. ConGo

    VIP

    New York City

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 27 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It's always wonderful. Great food, caring service and lovely ambiance. What more could you want!

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FAQs

A La Turka Restaurant offers delivery in partnership with Chow Now and Postmates. A La Turka Restaurant also offers takeaway which you can order by calling the restaurant at (212) 744-2424.

A La Turka Restaurant is rated 4.5 stars by 1397 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 19 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for A La Turka Restaurant

1417 2nd Avenue, New York, NY 10021

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    74th Street
  • Area
    Upper East Side
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 11:00 am–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Turkish, Mediterranean, Greek
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Q train to 72nd Street 6 train to 77th Street
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Cesim Yalvac
  • Entertainment
    An authentic dinner with pleasing tunes from Buddha bar musician Hasan Isakkut and his band with traditional instruments, every tuesday and wednesday night. Belly Dancing and live music on every Thursday night.
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan
  • Phone number
    (212) 744-2424
  • Catering
    We offer special menus and services for your occasions. We can serve over 1000 people. We have prix fix menus and also we can customize menus for you.
  • Private party facilities
    Bringing a diverse Turkish and Mediterranean kitchen into the heart of Manhattan, A LA TURKA features an exquisite menu, exotic atmosphere and friendly staff that have earned a reputation for being New York’s first choice in Mediterranean cuisine. We can add Belly Dancer and live music to your events.
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