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

A La Turka Restaurant

4.5
4.5
1388 Reviews
$31 to $50
Turkish

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 17 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Healthy
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
  • Website
    https://www.alaturkany.com/
  • 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.
  • Location
    1417 2nd Avenue, New York, NY 10021
  • Neighborhood
    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
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • New Year's Eve Parties

    $95.00 - $195.00 per person

    Dec 31, 2024 - Jan 1, 2025
    Celebrate New Year’s Eve at A la Turka with delicious Mediterranean cuisine, live music, and a vibrant atmosphere. Enjoy a specially curated multi-course dinner, signature cocktails, and festive décor to ring in the new year. Join us for an unforgettable evening with two exclusive sittings priced differently: the first party from 6 PM to 9 PM and the second from 9:30 PM to closing. Call us for more details.

Menu

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What 1,388 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
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
A La Turka Restaurant offers an exceptional dining experience with "excellent food" and "friendly service." Guests rave about the "superb" Turkish cuisine, including standout dishes like shish kababs and lamb chops. While the atmosphere is lively and vibrant, some mention that "tables are packed" and noise levels can be high. Nonetheless, A La Turka remains a "neighborhood gem" and a favorite for many, promising delicious meals and attentive service.

1,388 Reviews

  1. ConGo

    VIP

    New York City

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    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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  2. Ariel

    VIP

    New York City

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Straightforward Turkish specialties, always robust and authentic, in a vibrant neighborhood place with an attractive waitstaff. Service is done with flair and since a recent renovation the setting is quite glamorous. It's large, so although it's busy you can usually get a table at short notice. Definitely my go-to spot!

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  3. Yael

    VIP

    New York City

    25 reviews

    4.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on December 19, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    A La Turka is my/our go to place on the upper east side. It is welcoming, the food is wonderful -- always fresh and tasty. The service is warm, also with a great sense of humor. We also order food from there, and the quality doesn't fail. I recommend it full heartedly for business meetings, for fun dinner/lunch with friends, and for a serious conversation.

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  4. Lynn

    VIP

    New York City

    49 reviews

    4.0

    49 reviews

    Dined on December 18, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    One of our favorite restaurants and we go there often. We always enjoy ourselves. Last night was a little bit rough because there was a big, very loud party going on at the same time that we were trying to have a quiet dinner. Otherwise, the food in the service were excellent, and the owner was accommodating.  Please add an additional vegan dish to the menu. Thanks!🙏🙏🙏

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  5. Darlene

    VIP

    West Palm Beach

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 17, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service food and ambience we went for my birthday dinner 🥘

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  6. Michael

    New York City

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on December 16, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Very attentive staff. The Turkish pizza is a hit. Our sword. Fish kabobs were cooked perfectly.

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  7. Jeannette

    Naples

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 8, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food - good service ..Thank you !…………….9

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  8. Amy

    New York City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 25, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Dining at A La Turka is always a consistently great experience. Our party of five had the zucchini pancakes and falafel appetizers and the lamb chops, swordfish, and lamb shish kebab entrees. The warm seasoned bread is addictive. For dessert, we enjoyed the semolina cake and vanilla ice cream that had a hint of pistachio. Our server was personable and attentive and the ambience is lovely.

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  9. Barbara

    Orlando

    24 reviews

    4.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on November 24, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Food is good, Ambiance is friendly. The restaurant is a good choice because it is easy to be there.

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  10. dany

    VIP

    New York City

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 23, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    They forgot some of our order. They lost two expensive umbrellas

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FAQs

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

A La Turka Restaurant is rated 4.5 stars by 1388 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 17 times today
Experiences are available.

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
  • Neighborhood
    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
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    https://www.alaturkany.com/
  • 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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