In Business Since 2002
(615) 248-6888
Mon-Sat 11am-9pm, Sun 11am-6:30pm
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Turkish Restaurant Cuisine, Dine In, Carry Out, Catering. Gyro Platters, Soups & More
Features: BYOB, Family / Kids
Turkish Cuisine Gyro Platters, Grilled Chicken, Donor Kabob, Beef Shish Kabob, Kofta, Falafel, Kuzy Platter with soup, Veggie Platter, Lamb Chop, Grilled Salmon, Taboulleh Salad, Chicken Salad, Mediterranean Salad, Gyro Salad, Hummus, T-Bone Steak, Hot wings, Lentil Soup, White Bean Soup, Tarhana Soup, Baklava, Seker Pare, Revane, Kurabiyem Turkish Coffee, Ayran Yogurt Drink, Turkish Hot Tea, Catering Large & small groups, Wedding Receptions. Purchase Plate & Get Soup For FREE. Carry Out Available
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Posted by AbbyOH on 5/20/2009
I have been to Istanbul Restaurant twice since the beginning of May because it is so delicious! The owners introduced themselves to us last time, and we had great service. I love the gyro platter (big enough for 2 people) and the lentil soup! I also got a side of french fries last time, and though they're not turkish/kurdish they are GREAT! Love this place and will be back. P.S. Sometimes on Saturday nights they have live music. When we were there it was Danny Salazar- AWESOME!
Posted by Kanas on 10/4/2008
I was going to drive the 90 miles from Alabama to shop in Nashville this weekend and did a web search for Istanbul and was terribly dismayed to read the previous review. I have been eating there about 4 times a year for the past 4 years and have always looked forward to the meal and service. I arrived to find the same owner, great service and food as every other visit through the years. I can only guess that the previous reviewer had some reason only he/she knew to leave such scathing comments. My meal and service were excellent as always. If anything, the sauce and Turkish coffee were even better than I remembered. Must try: Lentil soup. The seasonings are perfect. Don?t forget Baklava to go!
Posted by nashvilleguy37211 on 7/3/2008
Alas, the old Istanbul we loved is no more. The restaurant appears to have changed hands and the food is now execrable. (We dined on 3 July 2008.) The kofta was mushy and overcooked, the falafel dry and crunchy, and the doner kebab was greasy and tasteless (and the latter definitely was NOT lamb). Even the store-bought pita was stale. We will not return.
Posted by kolodny on 2/15/2008
When I go to Istanbul, I feel like I'm in someone's home. A very friendly home. Coke's are served out of a can w/ straw, though you're more than welcome to ask for a glass. They never give you a dirty look or anything. Plates are huge and pouring over with lamb kebabs, true basmati rice, heaping spoonfuls of tabouli, and all the 'ranch' dip you'll need. The white bean soup is my favorite, but my boyfriend enjoys the lentil. They even having one of the spinning meat cone thingies. Gyro's are packed full. I am a huge fan of Kalamata's in Green Hills, but I seriously believe Istanbul does it better. While the tables and chairs are more cafeteria style in comfort, the food, by far makes up for it. And, believe it, they're on Nolensville Road with plenty of parking. They have a large tv which plays Turkish television shows, sometimes subtitled. I've enjoyed all of my 20+ experiences there and encourage you to go to, as long as you're comfortable waiting a little longer for service.
Posted by dawson409 on 11/28/2006
This place really takes you back to Turkey. The service is a bit slow, but the food is AWESOME. You need to get the Hummus appetizer while you're there. It's so ggooood.
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