Istanbul Grill

4.4

84 Reviews

$30 and under

Turkish

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Turkish Cuisine Istanbul Grill has so many delicious, fresh, quality and amazing food in Arlington, VA.
Fresh Doner Kebab made every day. If you like spicy try ADANA kebab. iskender kebab

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Nov 30, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 3 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Turkish, Mediterranean
Hours of operation
Sun 11:30 am–9:00 pm All day Mon–Thu 11:30 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–11:00 pm
Phone number
(571) 970-5828
Website
https://www.istanbulgrillvirginia.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Turgut Yigit

Location
4617 Wilson Blvd, Arlington, VA 22203
Neighborhood
Arlington
Parking details
Private Lot
Public transit
10 minutes walking from Ballston Metro Station
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Majestik Sauvignon Blanc
- Glass$11.00
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Thomas Scmitt Riesling
- Glass$9.00
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Fantini, Pinot Grigio
- Bottle$42.00
Kavaklidere Selection
- Bottle$48.00
Cakebread Cellars, Chardonnay
- Bottle$80.00

Red Wine

House Red
- Glass$8.00
Yakut Okuzgozu-Bogazkere
- Glass$10.00
- Bottle$42.00
Camlibag, Cabernet Sauvignon
- Glass$10.00
- Bottle$42.00
Matua Valley, Pinot Noir
- Glass$9.00
- Bottle$38.00
Cabbiano Classico, Chianti
- Glass$9.00
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Camlibag, Merlot
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Majestic Syrah & Kalecik Karasi
- Bottle$42.00
Kavaklidere Selection
- Bottle$48.00
Coppola Diamond Selection Pinot Noir
- Bottle$48.00
Buyulubag Cabernet Sauvignon
- Bottle$50.00
Kayra Bogazkere
- Bottle$48.00
Smith & Hook, Cabernet Sauvignon
- Bottle$70.00

Bottle Beer

Efes Pilsener Turkish$7.00
Corona$7.00
Heineken$7.00
Coors Light$7.00
Negro Modelo$7.00

Draught Beer

Bud Light$6.00
Goose IPA$7.00
Stella$7.00
Vienna Lager$7.00
Blue Mountain$7.00
Star Hill Wheat Beer$7.00

Cocktails

Watermelon Mojito$10.00
Turkish Coffee Martini$10.00
Istanbul Breeze$10.00
Apricot Margarita$10.00

What 84 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
4.4Service
3.9Ambience
4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

84 Reviews

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OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent food and service. We will go back to the restaurant again!
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BetsyS
San Francisco
31 reviews
vip
4.0
31 reviews
Dined on November 12, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience3
Four of us had a very good dinner, service was attentive and the restaurant was quiet when near capacity. We will go back again.
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DeanaW
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 12, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience3
Excellent food. I used to live in Turkey, and the Ishkender Kebap was superb.
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SaraP
Washington DC
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on September 23, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Food was excellent. Service was the perfect balance of helpful and attentive without being intrusive. Will be returning soon!
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Sherri
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Delicious food and overall great experience. I highly recommend.
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MetinV
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 28, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience5
terrific and very authentic food at a reasonable price
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MaryM
Washington DC
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on June 28, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything was good. A perfect place for our anniversary celebration.
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GeoffC
Washington DC
12 reviews
vip
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on June 12, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The chef at Istanbul Grill is excellent. We could eat here once a week.
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haifa
Washington DC
11 reviews
vip
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on June 4, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Very good food and service. The owner was there and he was very nice and pleasant.
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AnneW
Washington DC
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 30, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food and service are wonderful and you can actually have a pleasant conversation because the noise level is low.
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cfuller
Washington DC
87 reviews
vip
4.0
87 reviews
Dined on May 6, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience3
Good Turkish food and very ample. The Turkish wines could use a bit of explanation what they are, not just the names. Outdoor dining is quite noisy because of the traffic going by, but still pleasant.
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OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on May 1, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
It is always a great experience to eat here. The most authentic Turkey restaurant in the area in my opinion. Food is fresh and very tasty.
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CynthiaS
Washington DC
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on April 22, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
This is a great family restaurant. Service was good and food was very tasty. It’s not fancy but you’ll be delighted with the flavor. Try the Branzino! Parking lot is small but lots of free street parking one street over.
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Selko
Washington DC
8 reviews
vip
4.0
8 reviews
Dined on April 3, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience4
What a delightful hidden gem! It felt like we were in Istanbul. The food was delicious and the service was excellent. Planning to go back again soon.
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Lucy
Washington DC
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on March 25, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Istanbul Grill is so delicious! We had a great dinner and great service! We will be back soon:)
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DiningFun
Richmond
17 reviews
vip
2.0
17 reviews
Dined on March 4, 2023
overall2food3service2ambience2
Service was super slow and our server messed up our order. Our meat was overcooked. We both asked for medium and I got medium-well and my wife's was well done. Parking was difficult. The inside was furnished with chairs and tables like a cheap VFW or or community center. It seemed pretty pricey for what we got. We won't be going back.
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OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 3, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience5
It was our first time at Istanbul Grill. The staff were pleasant and provided a great experience. We went for an early dinner to avoid the crowds and it was great. The food was very good! We will be back.
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Odyssey
Washington DC
38 reviews
vip
5.0
38 reviews
Dined on January 29, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience4
Really excellent Turkish food! We haven't had a meal like this since our favorite Turkish restaurant in Fairfax closed a few years ago. It was very crowded, so the service was not as attentive as we might have expected. Also, the parking lot is very small and hard to maneuver. Overall, an outstanding meal and a really good value!
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kiddif
Washington DC
61 reviews
vip
5.0
61 reviews
Dined on December 10, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience4
Wonderful, fresh bread, tender lamb, great mezze--what more could you want?
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Renee
Washington DC
32 reviews
vip
5.0
32 reviews
Dined on October 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience3
The food was exceptional. Large portions with enough to take home for another meal. Very wonderful service from the staff. I had not been here before, but I shall definitely return.
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OpenTable Diner
Chicago
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on August 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food
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MrAnim8
Washington DC
17 reviews
vip
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on August 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Great little neighborhood gem. Tasty food, friendly and quick service.
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OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 31, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience3
The food was
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OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
From the start to the end, hands down amazing food, service !! Drove 3 hours 🤷🏽‍♂️
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KathyF
Washington DC
13 reviews
vip
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on July 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
This was our second visit here. We sat inside. The lamb shish was cooked perfectly! My family also enjoys the kofte. We will return
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GerryAnn
Washington DC
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on July 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
The food is excellent and varied. Love the cold and hot mezzes. Wait staff was helpful and kind.
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JasonM
Washington DC
22 reviews
vip
4.0
22 reviews
Dined on July 13, 2022
overall4food5service3ambience4
Food was very good. The restaurant was busy on a Wednesday night and the staff seemed a little overwhelmed. The slow service didn’t take away from the great experience but if you are in a hurry, this may not be the best place to go. Also, be aware, the outside patio while very nice does allow smoking and quite a few folks enjoyed their cigarettes.
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Soup
Washington DC
159 reviews
vip
4.0
159 reviews
Dined on June 30, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience3
This was our first visit and in general was quite lovely, and we will return for sure! The food was excellent: I had an assortment of both hot and cold mezze, and my partner had a beef entree. Our server was gracious and helpful, and the host/owner (?) also made us feel welcome. We chose to eat on their outside patio, which was the only negative experience. The traffic on Wilson Blvd is quite heavy, and noisy, and so everyone seated outside had to elevate their conversational level. The result was an unsatisfying experience in terms of conversation. Nest visit -- indoors!
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PepperdinePatty
Columbus
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on June 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience3
Excellent food and service! Highly recommend for a business or family meal.
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DaryaB
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Delicious food and nice cute outside patio. Very nice owner as well.
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Leon
Washington DC
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on June 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Delicious food, great service and very affordable. The owner and staff are very friendly. We will surely go back soon!
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Vlad
Tampa
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on May 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent service, awesome atmosphere and good food. I will come back at a later time
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Pawmate
Washington DC
32 reviews
vip
3.0
32 reviews
Dined on May 17, 2022
overall3food2service4ambience3
The food was ok but the meat was dry. Service very accomodating.
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LLBL
Key West
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 4, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a great meal at Istanbul grill. Ate where it was quiet with nice lighting.
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OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food and service were excellent. We will be back!
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JencyF
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Such a hidden gem in arlington. Delicious food and really good turkish coffee
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AhmedQ
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything is good here but Mona service was charming. I will back again for Mona and delicious grill 🤍
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CynthiaD
San Francisco
16 reviews
vip
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on April 2, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Very good local restaurant with staff who can explain and care about the food.
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Carly
Atlantic City
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on March 18, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience4
Had a great meal here last night. Three groups of diners on the patio appeared to be from Turkey, if that gives you any sense of it. We were very happy with the doner kabob and lamb stew over puréed eggplant as our entrees. Probably would skip the grilled eggplant in yogurt sauce hot mezze next time in favor of something else. Happy to have tried this restaurant and we’ll definitely be back.
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StuK
New York Area
15 reviews
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on March 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Excellent food and service, they continue to upgrade the decor since they took over from a Mexican restaurant several years ago. Try the Adana Kabob (either lamb or chicken) and sip some Raki (a Turkish anise flavored liquor) with appetizers and lavish bread. Desserts are also excellent. Only downside is a small parking lot but street parking available across WilsonBlvd.
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FAQs

You can order delivery directly from Istanbul Grill using the Order Online button. Istanbul Grill also offers delivery in partnership with Postmates and Uber Eats. Istanbul Grill also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (571) 970-5828.

Istanbul Grill is rated 4.4 stars by 84 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

Nov 30, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 3 times today

Order delivery or takeout

4617 Wilson Blvd, Arlington, VA 22203

Additional information

Neighborhood
Arlington
Hours of operation
Sun 11:30 am–9:00 pm All day Mon–Thu 11:30 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–11:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Turkish, Mediterranean
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Private Lot
Public transit
10 minutes walking from Ballston Metro Station
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Turgut Yigit
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.istanbulgrillvirginia.com/
Phone number
(571) 970-5828

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Istanbul Grill

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

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Soup

Kirmizi Mercimek (Red Lentil Soup)$6.00

Yogurt Corbasi (Yogurt Soup)$6.00

Salad

Çoban Salatasi / Shepherd Salad

Piyaz Salatasi / Bean Salad$8.00

Akdeniz Salatasi / Mediterranean Salad$7.00

Octopus Salad$18.00

Roka Salatasi / Arugula Salad$11.00

Cold Mezze

Mixed Cold Mezze Platter$20.00

Hummus$6.00

Babaganoush$7.00

Ezme$7.00

Hydari$7.00

Cacik$7.00

Şakşuka$8.00

Yaprak Dolmasi$8.00

Beyaz Peynir$10.00

Kirmizi Pancar Tarator$8.00

Hot Mezze

Arnavut Ciğeri$10.00

Calamari$11.00

Sigara Böreği'$8.00

Ispanakli Sigara Böreği$8.00

Falafel$8.00

Izgara Sucuk$10.00

Patlican Ve Biber Kızartma$6.00

Mücver$8.00

Baked Feta Cheese$10.00

Vegetarian Entrées

Grilled Veggies$16.00

Falafel$16.00

Bamya$16.00

Meat Entrées

Chef's Mix Grill

Döner Kebab$20.00

Iskender Kebab$22.00

Kuzu Şiş*$24.00

Kuzu Şiş with Yogurt*$24.00

Kuzu Pirzola*$27.00

Adana Kebab$21.00

köfte$18.00

Dana Şişi*$25.00

Dana Şişi with Yogurt*$25.00

Lamb Shank$24.00

Hünkâr Beğendi$20.00

Manti$18.00

Chicken Entrées

Tavuk Şiş$19.00

Tavuk Şiş with Yogurt$19.00

Tavuk Pirzola$18.00

Tavuk Adana Kebab$21.00

Seafood Entrées

Salmon*$23.00

Levrek*$25.00

Çupra*$25.00

Karides Kebab$25.00

Crab Cake$22.00

Shrimp Casserole$25.00

Octopus Casserole$25.00

Side Dishes

French Fries$5.00

White Rice$4.00

Side Vegetables$4.00

Desserts

Kunefe$8.00

Shobiyet$6.00

Baklava$6.00

Kazandibi$6.00

Rice Pudding$8.00

Chocolate Mousse Cake$8.00

Vanilla Ice Cream$5.00

Chocolate Ice Cream$5.00

Beverages