Had a reservation, made us wait an hour after our reservation before we could actually sit and order. They made no efforts to remedy the situation. Food was good, but not good enough to be waiting an hour after our reservation, just to be seated. Would not go again.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 1
Amir Melika
I did not like the service. Since we got in the waitress Esra wasn’t pleasant and frown like she doesn’t want to serve us. I put my tip for the service then the manager of the place came and asking did you like the food? We answered yes and I didn’t mention about the unpleasant service because I didn’t want someone gets hurt. Then the manager was asking to put extra tip and saying can you put at least 18% tip? She really embarrassed me in front of my friends. I was feeling underestimated and the whole staff looking at me like I’m guilty. This really not professional and disrespectful. I went to many restaurants and I never had anything like this. I tip very well when I like the service but when the service unpleasant, why I put a big tip if I got bad service? I did put decent tip for the service that I got. I’m really disappointed and offended.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 3
Service: 1
Nicholas Kochnev
Best Kebab spot I’ve had on the Upper East Side! Lamb is to die for
Zubair Ahmad
I ordered so many timeFrom Uber eats over all it was good but last experience was not good i ordered someFood its was soggy/group the whole plastic packing was kinda melted on i had to throw when i contact The response i got was not good this is the only reason writing neither uber eats helped even i provided pictures
Food: 4
Service: 2
Javad Darivandpour
Two stars for the good food and friendly wait staff! However, our dinner experience was ruined by awful management and disappointing dinner service. Despite promptly ordering drinks, they arrived late into our main course due to bartender issues. Despite requesting to cancel them way before we got them, they arrived interrupting our main course anyway, and the manager refused to accept their return because "they were already made!". Instead, we were offered a complimentary dessert, which we declined, yet it was still brought to our table.The most frustrating part was the absence of direct managerial involvement in addressing the situation. Rather than personally explaining or apologizing, he/she sent multiple wait staff to apologize throughout the evening.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 1
Jackie Ruddy
We dined here for lunch. We ordered the lamb kebab and vegetable casserole. Both were very fresh, flavorful and very hot (temp). Attentive and pleasant staff. Good amount of patrons so it is a popular spot.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Harvey Messing
I am a lamb shank enthusiast. I tried it here at A la Turka three times. The first time I tried it I was pleased. On the second and third times the lamb shank ($32) was overcooked, having little to no flavor. The presentation was great with an abundance of different colored cooked vegetables, accompanying the lamb shank in a tomato sauce, rice was on the side. The lamb shank dish makes for a colorful picture, but the flavor was not there.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 4
Chiara Fontana
Food in general was good, except for dolma. Service was good.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
tasteful
We went for the $24.95 lunch. You have to ask to ask for it, otherwise they give you the higher-priced dinner menu, which is not nice. The food is very good. Salad tasted very fresh, hummus and babaganoush appetizers were delicious. Bread was spectacular. One disturbing note: The waiter added a $9.50 bottle of water to our bill and immediately removed it when we said we didn't have it or order it. Check your bill carefully.
AuntMaz
This was our second visit and it was excellent again. The feta cigars are amazing as was the main course yogurt kabobs. The service is pleasant and efficient. This restaurant is a keeper!
I have not had Turkish food in quite a while and this place did not disappoint. The liver was very good. The mixed grill (lamb shish, chicken chop, lamb iskander, kofta) was excellent. The kunife and kazandibi was very good. Will definitely eat there again.
I dined at A la Turka on February 1st and again on February 3rd but, today February 18th, even though those bookings are listed as "reservation completed," I still have not gotten the points due me.
Vance Dekker
Friendly waitstaff, but bad and overpriced food. Host also tried to give us a bad table even though the restaurant was empty. Not recommended.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Sid Madan
For some reason my server was in a rush I felt like he just wanted us to leave my food and appetizer came in at the same time and my drink didn’t come until I finished my drink worst dinner experience
Had a reservation, made us wait an hour after our reservation before we could actually sit and order. They made no efforts to remedy the situation. Food was good, but not good enough to be waiting an hour after our reservation, just to be seated. Would not go again.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 1
I did not like the service. Since we got in the waitress Esra wasn’t pleasant and frown like she doesn’t want to serve us. I put my tip for the service then the manager of the place came and asking did you like the food? We answered yes and I didn’t mention about the unpleasant service because I didn’t want someone gets hurt. Then the manager was asking to put extra tip and saying can you put at least 18% tip? She really embarrassed me in front of my friends. I was feeling underestimated and the whole staff looking at me like I’m guilty. This really not professional and disrespectful. I went to many restaurants and I never had anything like this. I tip very well when I like the service but when the service unpleasant, why I put a big tip if I got bad service? I did put decent tip for the service that I got. I’m really disappointed and offended.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 3
Service: 1
Best Kebab spot I’ve had on the Upper East Side! Lamb is to die for
I ordered so many timeFrom Uber eats over all it was good but last experience was not good i ordered someFood its was soggy/group the whole plastic packing was kinda melted on i had to throw when i contact The response i got was not good this is the only reason writing neither uber eats helped even i provided pictures
Food: 4
Service: 2
Two stars for the good food and friendly wait staff! However, our dinner experience was ruined by awful management and disappointing dinner service. Despite promptly ordering drinks, they arrived late into our main course due to bartender issues. Despite requesting to cancel them way before we got them, they arrived interrupting our main course anyway, and the manager refused to accept their return because "they were already made!". Instead, we were offered a complimentary dessert, which we declined, yet it was still brought to our table.The most frustrating part was the absence of direct managerial involvement in addressing the situation. Rather than personally explaining or apologizing, he/she sent multiple wait staff to apologize throughout the evening.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 1
We dined here for lunch. We ordered the lamb kebab and vegetable casserole. Both were very fresh, flavorful and very hot (temp). Attentive and pleasant staff. Good amount of patrons so it is a popular spot.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
I am a lamb shank enthusiast. I tried it here at A la Turka three times. The first time I tried it I was pleased. On the second and third times the lamb shank ($32) was overcooked, having little to no flavor. The presentation was great with an abundance of different colored cooked vegetables, accompanying the lamb shank in a tomato sauce, rice was on the side. The lamb shank dish makes for a colorful picture, but the flavor was not there.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 4
Food in general was good, except for dolma. Service was good.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
We went for the $24.95 lunch. You have to ask to ask for it, otherwise they give you the higher-priced dinner menu, which is not nice. The food is very good. Salad tasted very fresh, hummus and babaganoush appetizers were delicious. Bread was spectacular. One disturbing note: The waiter added a $9.50 bottle of water to our bill and immediately removed it when we said we didn't have it or order it. Check your bill carefully.
This was our second visit and it was excellent again. The feta cigars are amazing as was the main course yogurt kabobs. The service is pleasant and efficient. This restaurant is a keeper!
Restaurantji Recommends
I have not had Turkish food in quite a while and this place did not disappoint. The liver was very good. The mixed grill (lamb shish, chicken chop, lamb iskander, kofta) was excellent. The kunife and kazandibi was very good. Will definitely eat there again.
I dined at A la Turka on February 1st and again on February 3rd but, today February 18th, even though those bookings are listed as "reservation completed," I still have not gotten the points due me.
Friendly waitstaff, but bad and overpriced food. Host also tried to give us a bad table even though the restaurant was empty. Not recommended.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
For some reason my server was in a rush I felt like he just wanted us to leave my food and appetizer came in at the same time and my drink didn’t come until I finished my drink worst dinner experience
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 5
Service: 1
Great food and
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Adana Kebab