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

A La Turka Restaurant

4.6
4.6
1379 Reviews
$31 to $50
Turkish

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 30 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.

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine 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 service for your occasions. We have the capacity to serve to 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.
  • 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, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • New Year's Eve Parties

    $175.00 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.

What 1,379 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
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
A La Turka Restaurant is a vibrant culinary gem offering "superb" Turkish cuisine with a wide variety of options. Diners rave about the "amazing quality" of dishes like the lamb shank and authentic appetizers. The service is "fantastic," with friendly staff creating a warm, welcoming atmosphere. Despite occasional noise, the ambiance is lively and inviting.

1,379 Reviews
  1. dany

    New York City

    3 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined today

    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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  2. Chris

    Charlotte

    14 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    14 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Great Turkish food in NYC on Upper East Side. We try to eat here every trip to NYC.

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    New York City

    17 reviews

    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Omg First and not the Last time Definitely. Food was Delicious. Very friendly staff. Bartender super cool. I don’t remember her name but she was super nice. The lady with the dessert tray explained everything super cool too. Love the restaurant and for me and my husband was 10/10.

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  4. Robert

    New York City

    38 reviews

    5.0

    38 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Wonderful Turkish staple on the UES. A vast selection of creative dishes both appetizers as well as entrees. Plentiful portions and attentive service.

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  5. Warren

    New York City

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on November 10, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Thoroughly enjoyed the upgraded decor. The service was excellent and food delicious.

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  6. sandy

    New York City

    180 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    180 reviews

    Dined on November 9, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 1
    Restaurant very crowded and chock full of tables. It is extremely noisy. Food was mediocre. Chicken platter very dry and tomahawk steak was tasteless.

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  7. Rhona

    New York City

    85 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    85 reviews

    Dined on November 9, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    A local restaurant, reliable, but portions are shrinking as prices are increasing

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  8. dan

    New York City

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on November 2, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Have been here several times, but not since the remodel. It is gorgeous. Even the menus, salt and pepper shakers, bud vases and table lights are classy and all matching. Food presentation was different than before the remodel, seemingly in an effort to look more upscale, but taste was just as good as ever. Bread was fancier and very good. Shepherds salad had some beet and radish, which seemed odd, but was probably meant mostly to be garnish. Cocktail menu is amazing, as was the food.

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  9. Adam

    New York City

    19 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on November 1, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was so delicious and fresh. We got a wide assortment of apps and entrees. I couldn’t think of anything better.

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  10. JANE

    New York City

    62 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    62 reviews

    Dined on October 29, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a wonderful dinner with friends and family. Seven of us served graciously and food was fantastic!

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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 4.6 stars by 1379 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 30 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
    Fine 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, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (212) 744-2424
  • Catering
    We offer special menus and service for your occasions. We have the capacity to serve to 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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