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Ottoman Taverna, Washington, DC
Ottoman - Ottoman Taverna, Washington, DC
Ottoman Taverna, Washington, DC
Ottoman Taverna, Washington, DC
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Award-winning

Ottoman Taverna

4.6
4.6
1735 Reviews
$30 and under
Turkish
425 I St NW, Washington, DC 20001

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2 people
SunMonTueWedThuFriSat
7:00 PM
Booked 34 times today
  • Good for groups
  • Good for special occasions
  • Lively
Ottoman Taverna provides flavors and dishes from the Turkish cuisine. Enjoy house made kebaps, dips, hot mezes, desserts and more at our Turkish restaurant. Ottoman Taverna has been awarded Michelin Bib Gourmand status since opening in 2017.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Turkish, Mediterranean
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–2:45 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–2:45 pm Dinner Daily 3:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Mustafa Essizoglu
  • Catering
    Catering menus are available upon request
  • Private party facilities
    Ottoman Taverna features the Sultan’s Table (Chef’s table) with 12 seats. We have 3 private dining rooms, with the smallest accommodating 30 people and the two largest combined seating 90.
  • Private party contact
    Felicia Ruffino: (202) 847-0389
  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Bib Gourmand 2022
  • Neighborhood
    Mount Vernon Square
  • Cross street
    4th and I Street NW
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    The restaurant is situated in between Judiciary Square and Chinatown metro stations in Mount Vernon Triangle along the red, green and yellow lines.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 1,735 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
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.5Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Ottoman Taverna offers a vibrant dining experience with "amazing Mediterranean food" and "attentive service." The atmosphere is "stunning," perfect for special occasions or a casual meal. Highlights include the "delicious meze platters" and "authentic Turkish cuisine." While service can vary, the "lively and fun" ambiance makes it a popular choice in D.C.
1,735 Reviews
  1. Hillary

    New York City3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food! Convenient location to area hotels and convention center with a great menu. Be aware prices are 20% higher than what is on menu before any tax or gratuity. We still felt it was a good value for the high quality of food but heard some others complaining so just something to be mindful of. We will likely return next time we are in DC.

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  2. Rich

    Washington DC5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    This place is a hidden gem… so much good, authentic quality food and service. The all inclusive price (drinks even) is an amazing deal!

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  3. Shweta

    Omaha1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Accommodated our large party in a short notice! Food was great!

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  4. Karuna

    New York City2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was wonderful and the ambiance was great! The restaurant was not too busy when we went which is why we were surprised that our main entrees took ~45 minutes to arrive after the appetizers. The desserts took about 20 minutes after the table was cleared following the entrees. Unfortunately people in our party needed to leave prior to desserts being served because of timing. The food was worth the wait, just a little disappointing

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  5. Charif

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    I don't like the 20% prepaid tips on my bill. They should remove it

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  6. Matthew

    New York City4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and very attentive service! Really enjoyed their multiple courses menu

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  7. Kristi

    Denver2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on March 25, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    We went for lunch and there were only two tables seated. The restaurant is beautiful and the food colorful and delicious but the service was very slow and inattentive.

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  8. Umbo

    Washington DC1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had really good time, ordered meze platter and mixed grill. All the meat was great, our server Kubilay was very attentive, did his best. Good atmosphere, I will come back again.

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  9. Aliya

    Washington DC1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Thank you for being so attentive to fasting Muslims!

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  10. Marjan

    Washington DC11 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on March 16, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    I’d dined here in the past for brunch and I’m disappointed that things were taken off the menu such as the iskender döner. The food also was good but lacking flavor. Last time I dined here (may 2023), it was much better. Service was also just ok.

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FAQs

Ottoman Taverna does offer delivery in partnership with Chow Now and Uber Eats. Ottoman Taverna also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (202) 847-0389.

Ottoman Taverna is rated 4.6 stars by 1735 OpenTable diners.

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

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425 I St NW, Washington, DC 20001

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Additional information

  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Bib Gourmand 2022
  • Cross street
    4th and I Street NW
  • Neighborhood
    Mount Vernon Square
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–2:45 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–2:45 pm Dinner Daily 3:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Turkish, Mediterranean
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    The restaurant is situated in between Judiciary Square and Chinatown metro stations in Mount Vernon Triangle along the red, green and yellow lines.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Mustafa Essizoglu
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    Catering menus are available upon request
  • Private party facilities
    Ottoman Taverna features the Sultan’s Table (Chef’s table) with 12 seats. We have 3 private dining rooms, with the smallest accommodating 30 people and the two largest combined seating 90.
  • Private party contact
    Felicia Ruffino: (202) 847-0389
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