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A La Turka Restaurant, New York, NY
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This restaurant now offers Takeout

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A La Turka Restaurant

4.4
4.4
1197 Reviews
$31 to $50
Turkish
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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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 26 times today

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

  • 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

  • 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

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • New York / Tri-State Area

    Turkish

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  1. 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
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. Alexandra

    New York Area

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service3ambience4
    The food is great! We enjoyed everything we ordered!
  5. 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.
  6. 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.
  7. 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!
  8. 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.
  9. 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.
  10. 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!
  11. 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!
  12. 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
  13. 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.
  14. 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.
  15. 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.
  16. 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.
  17. 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.
  18. 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.
  19. 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.
  20. 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.
  21. 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.
  22. 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
  23. 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.
  24. 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!
  25. 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!
  26. 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
  27. 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.
  28. 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.
  29. 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.
  30. 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.
  31. 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.
  32. 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!
  33. 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??
  34. 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!
  35. 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.
  36. 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!
  37. 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.
  38. 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!
  39. TiffanyC

    Philadelphia

    10 reviews

    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on March 17, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Delicious food and fun environment, want to try more
  40. 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

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 26 times today
Google Map for A La Turka Restaurant

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

  • 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

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