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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: 4.4

4.4

1197 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

Jun 3, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 26 times today

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Other options

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Additional information

Dining style
Fine Dining
Cuisines
Turkish, Mediterranean, Greek
Hours of operation
Daily 11:00 am–11:00 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
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, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 1,197 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.3Service
4.2Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

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New York / Tri-State Area
Turkish

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Stevie
New York Area
78 reviews
vip
5.0
78 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great Turkish food served by a friendly staff . I had chopped lamb was really good with onions and rice making for a great combo . The Carpaccio prepared at you table is really good and fun to watch - the birthday singing is wild with big sparkles and confetti and great singing
MK
MarcK
New York Area
22 reviews
vip
4.0
22 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
overall4food4service4ambience3
A great neighbor find. Great menu and a wonderful staff.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
201 reviews
vip
5.0
201 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Was very good and now even better. Great food, ambiance and service. Generous portions, great Turkish food and wines. Their outdoor dining area is also very nice.
A
Alexandra
New York Area
15 reviews
5.0
15 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service3ambience4
The food is great! We enjoyed everything we ordered!
EP
EricP
New York Area
10 reviews
4.0
10 reviews
Dined on May 25, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience4
Well I heard there was live music on Thursday. Belly dancers. Not so much. But the food and service was very good. And it was my wife’s birthday, and they have a super Turkish hoopla for that. Worth going.
EF
ErikF
New York Area
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on May 22, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience5
We were there for lunch. I believe this is one of the best values in NYC, and the food was great!! The meal was 4 courses and priced at $22.95 per person. I started with the coban, a very simple fresh salad of cucumber, red onion, and tomato. It was dressed with what I believe to be oil and red wine vinegar. I also had babagnaoush, which tasted smokey and delicious! For the third course, I chose stuffed cabage. The prortion was large with two big stuffed cabage rolls on the plate. The meal ended with a rich, sweet piece of baklava. You could easily take enough home to have dinner too. I highly recommend this restaurant.
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
4 reviews
1.0
4 reviews
Dined on May 20, 2023
overall1food2service1ambience2
First time going to this restaurant and it was not a good experience. The server spelled a tray of water and wine on me and my family. We were soaking wet, and they pretend like nothing happened. We ask for manger no one came to acknowledge their mistake. The service and management was horrible!
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
201 reviews
vip
5.0
201 reviews
Dined on May 20, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience4
They have a great brunch. As usual, food and service are very good.
S
Skateman
New York Area
25 reviews
vip
5.0
25 reviews
Dined on May 13, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience4
A good neighborhood restaurant. Generous portions, whether food or wine. You won’t be disappointed.
R
Rach
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 12, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Delicious food! We ordered the zucchini fritters, chicken Adana and Adana platter with a side of tzatziki. We loved it!
J
Joel
New York Area
143 reviews
vip
4.0
143 reviews
Dined on May 5, 2023
overall4food5service2ambience4
A La Turka is our neighborhood Turkish restaurant and we go there for dinner a lot. As usual, on this last visit, the food was very good and the service was very bad. The server didn't know what she was doing, we waited a very long time for our food, and waited even longer for the check. Go and enjoy the food but be prepared for a long night!
0
0007
San Francisco
23 reviews
vip
5.0
23 reviews
Dined on May 2, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent restaurant that has been my go-to in the neighborhood for years
P
Polkadile
New England
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on April 30, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
We definitely enjoyed the Turkish food selection - it was absolutely scrumptious. Everything was fresh and quickly served. Our servers were attentive yet not pushy, which is what I prefer being European. Highly recommended, and worth the price.
AS
AllisonS
New York Area
13 reviews
vip
4.0
13 reviews
Dined on April 29, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience4
My friend and I came on a Sat. evening for dinner at 7:15pm. The restaurant was nosier than usual.. It looked like they added more tables. We were glad that we had a corner table which was slightly quieter. We asked the waiter to lower the music since it was so loud.. He did, which helped. They had a new menu.. most items were still there, however my favorite Green Salad wasn't :( I was very disappointed. I would love if they could put it back, please!! Otherwise our octopus and salmon were delish as always.
NY
NYCReviewer
New York Area
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on April 29, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience4
Great food. Overall lots of fun. A few demerits: A bit loud and the waiter was helpful but a little surly.
IS
ISPROUD
New York Area
155 reviews
vip
5.0
155 reviews
Dined on April 24, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Have been here many times...Service and food was great. Outdoor dining very comfortable with heaters. Newly decorated since our last visit.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
201 reviews
vip
5.0
201 reviews
Dined on April 24, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience4
Great fixed price lunch. Good Turkish wines. Lovely outdoor space just renovated.
MP
MarlaPilates
New York Area
41 reviews
vip
5.0
41 reviews
Dined on April 24, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
What a great steal for lunch. About $22 and 4 courses; you couldn't possibly finish it. Food is fresh, tasty and authentic. Totally a find.
JM
JudithM
New York Area
33 reviews
vip
3.0
33 reviews
Dined on April 23, 2023
overall3food3service3ambience4
The interior is very nice and the reception was very friendly and accommodating. The service was friendly but very slow and the food was cold. We asked that the food be rewarmed and the waiter tried but it was not sufficiently warmed. The Bloody Mary was very good and the waiter, Gem(?) did his best.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
222 reviews
vip
2.0
222 reviews
Dined on April 21, 2023
overall2food3service1ambience3
Service was slow. Waiter had no clue. If you want to take him food, similar to a take out Chinese place, they bring you tinfoil trays for you to do it yourself. Ive never been to a place for dinner in my life that did that. They also stand over you at the end to pay your bill with those cheesy machines. Food was good though.
K
Kgoddess
New York Area
31 reviews
vip
5.0
31 reviews
Dined on April 13, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Delicious and well priced. Hard to choose there were so many dishes that sounded delicious. Had the luncheon chicken kabob.
l
loribnyc
New York Area
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on April 9, 2023
overall3food3service3ambience3
small portions with virtually no sides or plate appeal. Went here in covid a bunch and the portions were much better value
E
Eileen
Chicago
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on April 9, 2023
overall4food4service3ambience3
We made reservations for 3pm on Easter Sunday. It was busy, but not packed. We sat at a lovely corner table by the window. The Corona Beers we had were served very cold. The Babaganoush was tasty, served with very good flat bread. My kale salad was delicious-maybe just a tad too much dressing. My husband loved his lamb kabobs. He said the rice was very pedestrian. The service was fast in regards to drinks, but quite slow for the food to be delivered. Had to ask twice for the check. All in all, we would give it a solid 4.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 8, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
The food was fabulous as was the wait staff. It was very loud which unfortunately made it less enjoyable than it would have been otherwise. I advised the group I was with to eat outside but we opted not to. But not to worry…we’ll be back cause it’s that good!
PR
PRS100
New York Area
25 reviews
5.0
25 reviews
Dined on April 7, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everyone was accommodating, the food was delicious and we all enjoyed our meal - as always!
KG
KimberlyG
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 2, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Nice place for brunch, I would specially recommend the steak and eggs
J
Josph
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 1, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience4
Dinner was great, they gave us some dates since we were fasting, that was really nice. The service was good and the look of the place was nice.
HT
HeleneT
New York Area
18 reviews
vip
3.0
18 reviews
Dined on April 1, 2023
overall3food3service3ambience3
Good, food, service and fair prices. Nice nite out.
m
mickeys
New York Area
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on April 1, 2023
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
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on March 30, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Great evening, food was delicious and staff were lovely.
S
Sheryl
New York Area
466 reviews
vip
3.0
466 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
New York Area
1 review
vip
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
San Diego
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
42 reviews
vip
5.0
42 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
5 reviews
5.0
5 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
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on March 18, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was delicious! Drinks were fantastic! We were very happy.
t
tastebud
New York Area
26 reviews
5.0
26 reviews
Dined on March 18, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful food ,ambience and music. Would definitely go back!
TC
TiffanyC
Philadelphia
10 reviews
4.0
10 reviews
Dined on March 17, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience4
Delicious food and fun environment, want to try more
J
Janice
New York Area
19 reviews
5.0
19 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.

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Sealed or wrapped utensils used
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer 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 4.4 stars by 1197 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

Jun 3, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 26 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Other options

Order online

1417 2nd Avenue, New York, NY 10021

Additional information

Cross street
74th Street
Neighborhood
Upper East Side
Hours of operation
Daily 11:00 am–11:00 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

Popular dishes

Bean Salad

Salmon

Grilled Salmon

Menu

What 1,197 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

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Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing

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 reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Other options

Additional information