Turquoise

4.6

1232 Reviews

$30 and under

Mediterranean

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2 people

30 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 16 times today

Neighbourhood gem
Charming
Good for groups

Turquoise Restaurant was established in 2002 in Roscoe Village. We became known for our wide selection of Turkish-inspired Mediterranean dishes and drinks. Nestled in the middle of Roscoe Village, Turquoise Restaurant takes pride in being a part of such a culturally diverse neighborhood.
While Turquoise Restaurant continues to showcase it’s inspiring and sophisticated Turkish dishes, Chef Ezgi Bozdas adds personalized touches to the service and customer care to ensure that Turquoise Restaurant captures the essence and expectations of today's diners.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Mediterranean, Turkish, Italian
Hours of Operation
Brunch Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Mon–Sat 11:00 am–5:00 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 2:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(773) 549-3523
Website
http://www.turquoisedining.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive Chef
Chef Ezgi Bozdas
Catering
Catering options are available. Call The restaurant for more information.
Private party facilities
Private events available. Call restaurant for more information.

Location
2147 W Roscoe, Chicago, IL 60618
Area
Roscoe Village
Cross Street
No street Meter or Permit required. free parking
Parking details
Free Street Parking, No meter or permit on the street
Additional
Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan

Turkish Feta SaladUS$16.00
Romaine heart, tomato, cucumber, red onion, scallion, parsley, feta cheese & lemon vinaigrette dressing
- Dressing on the SideUS$0.00
- NutsUS$0.00
- CheeseUS$0.00
- Red OnionsUS$0.00
- TomatoUS$0.00
- CucumberUS$0.00
- ParsleyUS$0.00
- Green OnionsUS$0.00
- ProteinUS$0.00
- cheese on the sideUS$0.00
Turquoise SaladUS$15.00
Arugula, candied walnut, citrus marinated fennel, poached pear, asiago cheese & pomegranate reduction
- Dressing on the SideUS$0.00
- NutsUS$0.00
- CheeseUS$0.00
- Red OnionsUS$0.00
- TomatoUS$0.00
- CucumberUS$0.00
- ParsleyUS$0.00
- Green OnionsUS$0.00
- ProteinUS$0.00
- cheese on the sideUS$0.00
Shepherd SaladUS$15.00
Tomato, cucumber, red onion, scallion, parsley & lemon vinaigrette dressing
- Dressing on the SideUS$0.00
- NutsUS$0.00
- CheeseUS$0.00
- Red OnionsUS$0.00
- TomatoUS$0.00
- CucumberUS$0.00
- ParsleyUS$0.00
- Green OnionsUS$0.00
- ProteinUS$0.00
- cheese on the sideUS$0.00
- DressingUS$0.00
Beet Quinoa SaladUS$17.00
Roasted beet, quinoa, goat cheese, roasted almond & champagne reduction
- Dressing on the SideUS$0.00
- NutsUS$0.00
- CheeseUS$0.00
- Red OnionsUS$0.00
- TomatoUS$0.00
- CucumberUS$0.00
- ParsleyUS$0.00
- Green OnionsUS$0.00
- ProteinUS$0.00
- cheese on the sideUS$0.00
- DressingUS$0.00
- Chicken kebabUS$15.00
- ShrimpUS$12.00
- ScallopUS$24.00
- Adana KebabUS$14.00
- FalafelUS$9.00

Hot Appetizers

Grilled CalamariUS$17.00
Served on arugula, cherry tomato, red onion, radish, caper, roasted potato & tartar sauce
Fried CalamariUS$17.00
Lightly battered served with cocktail sauce & lemon wedge
Mucver - Zucchini FrittersUS$13.00
Fried zucchini, carrot, garden herbs, feta cheese served with tzatziki sauce
Su Borek (Turkish Lasagna)US$15.00
Homemade layered dough filled with feta cheese & dill
FalafelUS$13.00
Deep fried falafel balls made from ground chickpeas, garden herbs and spices

Cold Appetizers

Confit Garlic HummusUS$9.00
Garbanzo beans, tahini, lemon, evoo served with celery, carrot & chips
Eggplant Salad (Patlican Salatasi)US$11.00
Smoked eggplant, garlic, tomato, roasted bellpepper, garden herbs
Harissa - AcukaUS$9.00
Smoked red bellpepper, sun-dried tomato, walnut & evoo
Mezze PlatterUS$37.00
Hummus, eggplant salad, acuka, zucchini fritters, borek & falafel
Carrot dipUS$9.00

Kebabs

Beef KebabUS$31.00
Seasoned and grilled beef tenderloin served with rice, cabbage salad & tzatziki sauce
- RareUS$0.00
- Medium RareUS$0.00
- MediumUS$0.00
- Medium WellUS$0.00
- Well DoneUS$0.00
Adana KebabUS$29.00
Two skewers of red pepper seasoned ground lamb served with rice, cabbage salad & tzatziki sauce
Chicken KebabUS$25.00
Marinated amish chicken breast served with rice, cabbage salad & tzatziki sauce
Turquoise Mix Grill KebabUS$35.00
Chicken & beef kebab, grilled salmon, sea scallop, shrimps served with rice, cabbage salad & tzatziki sauce
- RareUS$0.00
- Medium RareUS$0.00
- MediumUS$0.00
- Medium WellUS$0.00
- Well DoneUS$0.00
Meat ComaUS$148.00
A large plate for 4 people // Beef & chicken & adana kebab, kofta, lamb chop served with rice, cabbage salad & tzatziki sauce
- RareUS$0.00
- Medium RareUS$0.00
- MediumUS$0.00
- Medium WellUS$0.00
- Well DoneUS$0.00

Mediterranean Dishes

Lamb ChopsUS$42.00
Served with mashed potato and grilled asparagus
- RareUS$0.00
- Medium RareUS$0.00
- MediumUS$0.00
- Medium WellUS$0.00
- Well DoneUS$0.00
Colorado Lamb ShankUS$42.00
Slow roasted & braised lamb shank over vegetable risotto
Ossobuco alla MilaneseUS$37.00
Slow roasted & braised veal shank over creamy polenta, parmesan gremolota
Lemon ChickenUS$25.00
Chicken breast medallion, lemon butter sauce, caper, cherry tomato, basil over sauteed spinach & roasted potato
Risotto del PresidenteUS$31.00
Arborio, shrimp, scallop, shiitake, porcini mushroom, sun-dried tomato, basil, cream, butter & parmesan cheese
Seafood Tagliatelle PastaUS$31.00
Tagliatelle pasta with chef special's house sauce, shrimp & scallop
Salmon a la Pomodoro RomanoUS$31.00
Scottish wild salmon served over gnocchi, cherry tomato, butter sauce & parmesan cheese
- RareUS$0.00
- Medium RareUS$0.00
- MediumUS$0.00
- Medium WellUS$0.00
- Well DoneUS$0.00
Mediterranean BranzinoUS$37.00
Pan seared mediterranean fillet branzino served with any side dishes
- Brussels SproutUS$0.00
- Sauteed SpinachUS$0.00
- Jasmine RiceUS$0.00
- Mashed PotatoesUS$0.00
- French FriesUS$0.00
- AsparagusUS$0.00
- Mixed VegetablesUS$0.00
- Steamed BroccoliUS$0.00
- House SaladUS$0.00
Sultan's Delight (Hunkar Begendi)US$29.00
Slow roasted & braised lamb shank chunk served over smoked mozzarella eggplant puree
MantiUS$25.00
Grandma's dumpling stuffed with ground beef served with yogurt, tomato sauce, chili pepper & mint
MusselsUS$23.00
Mussels steamed in white wine, cream, cherry tomatoes, garlic, garden herbs

Vegetarian Dishes

Imam Bayildi (Priest Fainted) with riceUS$25.00
Roasted baby eggplant stuffed with red & green bell pepper, onion, tomato, garlic served with rice
Risotto FunghiUS$26.00
Arboria, shiitake, porchini mushroom, sun-dried tomato, basil, cream, butter & parmesan cheese
Turkish DelightUS$21.00
Confit garlic hummus served with mixed vegetables and dried fruits

Kids Menu

Penne PastaUS$16.00
- Marinara SauceUS$0.00
- Butter and CheeseUS$0.00
Chicken Tender & friesUS$18.00

Side Dishes

Rice PilafUS$7.00
Steamed BroccoliUS$9.00
French FriesUS$8.00
Organic Mixed VegetablesUS$11.00
Brussel SproutsUS$11.00
Mashed PotatoUS$8.00
Sauteed SpinachUS$9.00
AsparagusUS$11.00

Artisan Cheeses

Artisan CheesesUS$18.00
Chef's choice of cheeses below, homemade jam and wafflecracker, grapes and nut.

Charcuterie

Assorted Sliced Meats & Variety Antipasto charcuterieUS$17.00
--Assorted sliced meats: garnished with house-made pickle and roasted olives. --Variety Antipasto: Made with the finest prosciutto, Italian dry salami and dry coppa.

Pide (House Made Flatbread)

Lahmacun (Turkish Pizza)US$15.00
crispy thin flat dough | ground lamb | special spices | arugula | tomato | lemon
Potatoes, shishito pepper & cheese flat breadUS$21.00
Cheese flat breadUS$19.00
Cheese & Eggs flat breadUS$21.00
Spinach, caramelized onion, mushroom & Mozzarella Cheese flat breadUS$24.00
Cheese & Beef Chorizo flat breadUS$25.00
Chicken & cheese flat breadUS$25.00
Cured Beef Pastrami & cheese flat breadUS$25.00
Diced Lamb flat breadUS$26.00
Diced Lamb | Mozzarella flat breadUS$27.00

Small Plates

Flaming Saganaki CheeseUS$16.00
Flambe tableside Kasseri cheese with pepper jelly
Cigar Spring RollsUS$14.00
Feta cheese with parsley
Whipped Greek Feta Cheese & Roasted OlivesUS$16.00
Truffle Honey
Braised Lemon Artichoke BottomsUS$18.00
Carrots, peas & potatoes
Stuffed AubergineUS$18.00
Roasted sweet bell pepper, onion, tomatoes & provolone
Seared Sea ScallopsUS$32.00
Pass puree
Grilled Baby OctopusUS$18.00
Fennel, radish, tomatoes wedges, lemon vinaigrette

Extras

Loaf of BreadUS$6.00
1 whole loaf bread
Hot SauceUS$2.00
Tzatziki SauceUS$2.50
SubstitutionUS$4.00

Dessert

BaklavaUS$13.00
Homemade flakey dough, filled with pistachios
KazandibiUS$13.00
Traditional Turkish custard, vanilla, served with a raspberry compote and confectioners sugar
Creme BruleUS$13.00
Dessert of the dayUS$13.00
TiramisuUS$13.00

What 1,232 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.6Service
4.5Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

Chicago / Illinois
Mediterranean
Chicago
Mediterranean

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Turquoise offers an exceptional dining experience with "outstanding" Turkish and Mediterranean cuisine. Guests consistently praise the "fantastic" food, including must-try dishes like Hunkar Begendi and baklava. The atmosphere is warm and inviting, complemented by attentive service. From brunch to dinner celebrations, Turquoise is a "highly recommended" culinary destination.

1,232 Reviews

T
Timothy
Chicago
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We have dined at this lovely family owned restaurant several times and we are always amazed at the polite and friendly service along with the wide variety of tasty dishes. The atmosphere along with the personal attention will keep us coming back.
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Mitchell
VIP
Chicago
16 reviews
4.0
16 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We really enjoyed the appetizers. The server Ada was very helpful with her recommendations.
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Reva
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food, great service and we loved the live music.
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Pedro
Chicago
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Great experience overall. I went there on Christmas Day with a large party. We had a reservation and the table was ready when we arrived. The staff was very accommodating and served us immediately. Our server, Ferkan, made some great recommendations and we felt very well treated. Good was delicious and fairly priced. Highly recommended!
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Anne
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was my 5th visit to Turquoise, and it measured up with all my previous visits, and it was also enjoyed by my two friends who had never been there before. The food was delicious, the atmosphere was pleasant, not noisy, and the temperature of the room was perfect. The service was really excellent, we did not wait for anything, and I changed my one order and they were very kind in doing that. My one observation was the attentiveness of the servers was too quick at times with, for instance, my coffee was removed before I was finished. The baklava is excellent. I highly recommend Turquoise Cafe.
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Marie
Chicago
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Quick service able to allow my food changes Good recommendations Will return
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Krystal
Chicago
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
I enjoyed our experience at Turquoise. The customer service was very good and the drinks were tasty. The food was great as well, especially the squid appetizer.
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Frank
Richmond
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
I'm grateful to have found a restaurant open on Christmas Eve, but the overall experience was mediocre. Nothing was 'bad' per se . . . . more of a 'meh'. I most likely wouldn't go back.
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Dan
Chicago
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We’ve had Mediterranean food at many different restaurants but this was one of the best. The Lahmacun (Turkish pizza) was delicious as well as the Bronzino and risotto. The entire wait staff was extremely friendly to everyone who was there to dine in or pick up carry out. Highly recommend.
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Tom
Orlando
22 reviews
5.0
22 reviews
Dined on 22 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Excellent food and service. We started with flaming saganaki then Kafta kabob and seafood pasta. Ended the meal with baklavas Highly recommend this place!
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FAQs

Turquoise offers delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Turquoise also offers takeaway which you can order by calling the restaurant at (773) 549-3523.

Turquoise is rated 4.6 stars by 1232 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

30 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 16 times today

Order delivery or takeout

2147 W Roscoe, Chicago, IL 60618

Additional information

Cross Street
No street Meter or Permit required. free parking
Area
Roscoe Village
Hours of Operation
Brunch Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Mon–Sat 11:00 am–5:00 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 2:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Mediterranean, Turkish, Italian
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Free Street Parking, No meter or permit on the street
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Chef Ezgi Bozdas
Additional
Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan

Website
http://www.turquoisedining.com/
Phone number
(773) 549-3523
Catering
Catering options are available. Call The restaurant for more information.
Private party facilities
Private events available. Call restaurant for more information.

Turquoise

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Soup

Classic Turkish Lentil SoupUS$11.00

French Onion SoupUS$11.00

Salads

Turkish Feta SaladUS$16.00

Turquoise SaladUS$15.00

Shepherd SaladUS$15.00

Beet Quinoa SaladUS$17.00

Hot Appetizers

Grilled CalamariUS$17.00

Fried CalamariUS$17.00

Mucver - Zucchini FrittersUS$13.00

Su Borek (Turkish Lasagna)US$15.00

FalafelUS$13.00

Cold Appetizers

Confit Garlic HummusUS$9.00

Eggplant Salad (Patlican Salatasi)US$11.00

Harissa - AcukaUS$9.00

Mezze PlatterUS$37.00

Carrot dipUS$9.00

Kebabs

Beef KebabUS$31.00

Adana KebabUS$29.00

Chicken KebabUS$25.00

Turquoise Mix Grill KebabUS$35.00

Meat ComaUS$148.00

Mediterranean Dishes

Lamb ChopsUS$42.00

Colorado Lamb ShankUS$42.00

Ossobuco alla MilaneseUS$37.00

Lemon ChickenUS$25.00

Risotto del PresidenteUS$31.00

Seafood Tagliatelle PastaUS$31.00

Salmon a la Pomodoro RomanoUS$31.00

Mediterranean BranzinoUS$37.00

Sultan's Delight (Hunkar Begendi)US$29.00

MantiUS$25.00

MusselsUS$23.00

Vegetarian Dishes

Imam Bayildi (Priest Fainted) with riceUS$25.00

Risotto FunghiUS$26.00

Turkish DelightUS$21.00

Kids Menu

Penne PastaUS$16.00

Chicken Tender & friesUS$18.00

Side Dishes

Rice PilafUS$7.00

Steamed BroccoliUS$9.00

French FriesUS$8.00

Organic Mixed VegetablesUS$11.00

Brussel SproutsUS$11.00

Mashed PotatoUS$8.00

Sauteed SpinachUS$9.00

AsparagusUS$11.00

Artisan Cheeses

Artisan CheesesUS$18.00

Charcuterie

Assorted Sliced Meats & Variety Antipasto charcuterieUS$17.00

Pide (House Made Flatbread)

Lahmacun (Turkish Pizza)US$15.00

Potatoes, shishito pepper & cheese flat breadUS$21.00

Cheese flat breadUS$19.00

Cheese & Eggs flat breadUS$21.00

Spinach, caramelized onion, mushroom & Mozzarella Cheese flat breadUS$24.00

Cheese & Beef Chorizo flat breadUS$25.00

Chicken & cheese flat breadUS$25.00

Cured Beef Pastrami & cheese flat breadUS$25.00

Diced Lamb flat breadUS$26.00

Diced Lamb | Mozzarella flat breadUS$27.00

Small Plates

Flaming Saganaki CheeseUS$16.00

Cigar Spring RollsUS$14.00

Whipped Greek Feta Cheese & Roasted OlivesUS$16.00

Braised Lemon Artichoke BottomsUS$18.00

Stuffed AubergineUS$18.00

Seared Sea ScallopsUS$32.00