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A La Turka Restaurant

Name: A La Turka Restaurant
Address: 1417 2nd Avenue, New York, NY, United States, 10021
Telephone: (212) 744-2424
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.5

4.5

1168 Reviews

$31 to $50

Turkish

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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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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Apr 1, 2023

11:00 p.m.

Booked 33 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Other options

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Additional information

Dining style
Fine Dining
Cuisines
Turkish, Mediterranean, Greek
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–11:15 pm
Phone number
(212) 744-2424
Website
http://alaturkany.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress Code
Smart Casual
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.
Private party contact
Event Coordinator: (646) 944-3536

Location
1417 2nd Avenue, New York, NY 10021
Neighbourhood
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, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Let's Meet For Brunch
Jan 6 - Apr 3, 2023
We added brunch specials to the weekend menu. Reserve your table now!

Popular dishes

What 1,168 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

4.5Food
4.5Service
4.2Ambience
4.3Value

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mickeys
New York Area
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Going to this restaurant for almost 25 years, Still the same Kebab ,food and the employee are awesome, Owner make sure all the customers are satisfied. One of the best restaurant in the city.
CM
CMackNY
New York Area
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience4
Great evening, food was delicious and staff were lovely.
S
Sheryl
New York Area
464 reviews
vip
3.0
464 reviews
Dined on March 25, 2023
overall3food3service3ambience3
We love A La Turka for lunch & dinner. But they need to get the groove for brunch. Veggie omelette was watery (I ordered it well done) and veggies were mostly tomatoes. Mezze plate was good, but we had to ask for bread (service overall was meh). Brunch drinks were ok, not great, and we had to ask for refills on the bottomless. In summary: we'll be back for sure for dinner & lunch, but will wait on another brunch visit.
AL
AdrielL
Charleston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 24, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Server was fantastic. Food was delish and big portions of meat. Really good!
m
milli
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on March 22, 2023
overall1food3service3ambience1
The bathroom is a steep flight down in the basement. That is a disgrace! What if you are disabled??
C
Cindy
New York Area
41 reviews
vip
5.0
41 reviews
Dined on March 20, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Food was delicious and the service was great! A new place for me to go back to!
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on March 20, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
The food was delicious and special kudos to our server, Esra; she was excellent, attentive and personable.
UE
UESider
New York Area
18 reviews
vip
5.0
18 reviews
Dined on March 18, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
How have we never been here before? This place is fantastic - food, service, ambience, cocktails - it was really outstanding. We will be back very soon!
D
Dsc26
New York Area
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on March 18, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was delicious! Drinks were fantastic! We were very happy.
t
tastebud
New York Area
25 reviews
5.0
25 reviews
Dined on March 18, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful food ,ambience and music. Would definitely go back!
TC
TiffanyC
Philadelphia
8 reviews
4.0
8 reviews
Dined on March 17, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience4
Delicious food and fun environment, want to try more
J
Janice
New York Area
18 reviews
5.0
18 reviews
Dined on March 13, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Will definitely go back. Everything was great., food, the wine, service. Glad we were there early however, as it’s a popular restaurant and can get a wee bit noisy.
SA
SADIAHM
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 5, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The best experience. We celebrated my daughter’s birthday and it was fun and fabulous. The food is delicious. We’ve been to Turkey a few times so we know the food. The food here and the service are amazing. Definitely will be going back.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New England
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 4, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food! Beautiful venue! Good service!
CL
CinnamonLuv65
New York Area
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on March 4, 2023
overall3food4service3ambience4
The lamb/beef burger was very good. There was a discrepancy with Pulsd deal but was rectified by management. Staff should be educated on current offers to avoid challenges between staff and customer. Overall experience was decent but would probably not return.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on March 4, 2023
overall3food4service3ambience3
They used to be very good in celebrating birthdays but this time they really didn’t value my birthday request at all , just a candle and nothing else ( no bubble confetti, no happy birthday song ….)! I used to go here for birthdays but I don’t think I will anymore . Good for everyday dinning with nice staff !
SA
SoAbsolutelyDarling
New York Area
22 reviews
vip
1.0
22 reviews
Dined on March 1, 2023
overall1food1service1ambience1
Food is overall mediocre . Prices are rather high for what it is. Many other great turkish restaurants in NY
LN
LauraN
New York Area
27 reviews
4.0
27 reviews
Dined on February 28, 2023
overall4food3service5ambience5
Amazing cocktail menu! The food was good and prepared well but could have done with a bit more flavor or spice.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
195 reviews
vip
5.0
195 reviews
Dined on February 27, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience4
Delicious Turkish food and wine. Friendly staff and great service.
JP
JessicaP
New York Area
48 reviews
vip
3.0
48 reviews
Dined on February 23, 2023
overall3food4service2ambience4
Service was less than stellar and the restaurant wasn’t even half full. It took multiple explanations to finally get what we wanted and food came out exceptionally slow.
S
Suze
New York Area
17 reviews
vip
4.0
17 reviews
Dined on February 23, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience3
Tables very close together
M
Masjon
New York Area
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on February 22, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Food was excellent, well,prepared and presented. Portions were fine which is often not the case today where restaurants have cut their portion sizes due to economic restraints. Service very good, thoroughly enjoyed. We come here often.
OS
OlgaS
New York Area
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on February 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
great food, very tasty, fresh. We enjoyed our evening
b
barbaras
New York Area
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on February 12, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Although the quality of the food and service remains the same, which is almost always excellent, the prices have gone up considerabley
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on January 29, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We booked this restaurant for my mom’s birthday and I must say this place exceeded my expectations. Food was very flavorful and well plated, service was fast and efficient and even though the place was crowded we never felt rushed. Also The way they came to sing happy birthday with bubbles and music made our night. I will definitely be back here many more times.
R
Rerinet
New York Area
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on January 22, 2023
overall4food5service4ambience3
Excellent food with generous portions. Went for dinner Saturday around 7pm. Place was packed. Tables are squeezed in every available inch, PLUS substantial outdoor space permitted by NYC’s Covid rules. Too crowded, too noisy. Even wait servers had to wiggle to get between our table and the next table’s chairs. Had to watch drinks because people kept bumping into our table where there was inadequate room to move.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 21, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Absolutely fantastic food and service! The staff was excellent! From the hostess to the servers, so delightful! Food was delicious! Ambiance is very fun! We will be back!! Thank you for the birthday surprise!!!
DS
DesireeS
Orlando
7 reviews
vip
4.0
7 reviews
Dined on January 21, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience5
Went for brunch and expected a little more spice to the food but the mezze was great! Turkish coffee was strong and a much needed pick me up, would definitely come back for it. Will be back for dinner, soon!
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on January 18, 2023
overall2food2service3ambience2
Unseasoned overpriced food, not a really friendly environment, I am not going back!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great place , great staff ,great food !
M
Melvin
Baltimore
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 4, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
This is one of my local favorites. Consistently great food, always friendly and efficient service, and a very pleasant atmosphere. It can be noisy on a Friday or Saturday night - but most places are and it makes for a festive and fun environment. Other nights of the week are more subdued and relaxing. But, above all, the food is magnificent - fresh, delicious, perfectly seasoned and prepared, and very well-presented. You won't leave hungry but, instead, full and very pleased with your choice!
SA
SaimcanA
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
A wonderful experience. Authentic and exactly what we needed. Thank you.
SA
SoAbsolutelyDarling
New York Area
22 reviews
vip
1.0
22 reviews
Dined on December 25, 2022
overall1food1service1ambience1
whatever you do.. don't bother using opentable. they will cancel it and never give you the points. food mediocre.
RF
RoxanneF
New York Area
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on December 24, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience4
Delicious as usual! Cold. They were hanging heaters in the restaurant as we arrived. ❤️
f
foodie
New York Area
146 reviews
vip
5.0
146 reviews
Dined on December 21, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience4
lovely place for a quiet casual dinner; will be back
SA
SrinivasA
New York Area
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 18, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Nice ambience good food but limited vegetarian choices
C
Cece
New York Area
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 17, 2022
overall4food4service2ambience3
Took long time to get waited on
J
Judith10021
New York Area
28 reviews
vip
4.0
28 reviews
Dined on December 16, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience3
Good and authentic and fresh Turkish food, nice menu
h
hippymaster
New England
53 reviews
vip
5.0
53 reviews
Dined on December 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
We and our friends enjoyed a beautiful sampling of appetizers: the hummus and tzatziki was authentic, the feta and vegetables was fresh, the feta cigars were delicious, the lamb egg rolls exploded with taste, and the steak was wonderfully cooked although just a little bit chewy. Finally, the ekmek was (and always is) beautifully presented, hot and tasty. We finished with Turkish coffee. Fantastic! Be sure to drink some Raki with your meal.....serves as a digestive and is a great pairing with Turkish food.
AH
AdamH
New York Area
14 reviews
vip
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on December 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was outstanding!!!! Everything as just delicious. I’m looking forward to going back.

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitising
- Surfaces sanitised between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitised menu provided
- Sealed or wrapped utensils used
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitiser or wipes provided for customers
- Contactless payment available
Physical distancing
- Limited number of seated diners
- Distancing maintained in common areas
- Extra space between tables

Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

You can order delivery directly from A La Turka Restaurant using the Order Online button. A La Turka Restaurant also offers delivery in partnership with 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 1168 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Apr 1, 2023

11:00 p.m.

Booked 33 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Other options

Order online

1417 2nd Avenue, New York, NY 10021

Additional information

Cross Street
74th Street
Neighbourhood
Upper East Side
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–11:15 pm
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
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, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://alaturkany.com/
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.
Private party contact
Event Coordinator: (646) 944-3536

This restaurant now offers Takeout

A La Turka Restaurant

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Other options

Additional information

Experiences

Let's Meet For Brunch

Popular dishes

Lamb Rolls

Shrimp Kebab

Lamb Shish Kebab

Menu

What 1,168 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitising

Physical distancing

Screening

FAQs

Does A La Turka Restaurant offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is A La Turka Restaurant restaurant rated?

Is A La Turka Restaurant currently accepting bookings?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Other options

Additional information