Turkish Restaurants in Chicago, IL

“Hands down one of the best restaurants in Chicago. It’s rare to find a restaurant where every dish is so flavorful and on point but Elia does it so gracefully! Amazing atmosphere and great service - Ebrar made our dinner experience so enjoyable. Can’t wait to go back!“

“Delicious food, great service!“

“Food here is excellent. We had several of their appetizers and the only thing slightly disappointing was the hummus. All of our entrees were great. We didn't have dessert because we had ordered too many apps. Only thing that dampered our experience was the noise level. It looked like a large group was celebrating a birthday and they were quite loud, which made it hard for us to hear the people in our party. Also be advised that while the do have a private parking lot, it's shared with other nearby businesses, so you may need to resort to street parking.“

“The food was absolutely delicious. Everything tasted fresh and full of flavor, and you can tell they really care about what they’re serving.I’ve been to Istanbul and I know how friendly and warm people are there, so I wasn’t surprised! I will definitely visit again when in the city! Thank you for the great experience!“

“Cira is phenomenal. From the atmosphere, service, and food, everything exceeded my expectations. I had so much fun talking with my servers, eating delicious food with unique flavors, and relaxing with friends in comfortable seating. The staff went above and beyond in their service and care. Cira provided me with the best dining experience I’ve had. I HIGHLY recommend Cira.“

“Cozy, welcoming, delicious! We started with the turkish pizza, which was light and savory, with a nice crunchy crust. followed by the beet salad, mixed kebabs and grilled eggplant in tomato sauce. Yum! Dessert was lemon creme brûlée, which was delicate and had the perfect crust, and walnut baklava which were honestly a bit underbaked and doughy. The only thing I would have changed is to dim the lights a bit more for dinner, but I realize that's a personal preference. It was so lovely to have conversation without having to shout or strain to hear.“

“Run to Zizi’s! The food is amazing! Fresh and delicious. Huge portions and everyone is so friendly. John our wonderful waiter made our experience even better. GREAT Place all around!!!!“

“amazing“

“The best Adana kebab in Chicago and very delicious sweets ever 👌“

“Nice service and polite, we were sitted right away“

“Good food👍 I’ve been going there for some years now and never get let down.“

“Food is mouth watering delicious. My daughter and I had the veggie tostini, oh my goodness, the best Turkish sandwich we have ever had. Owners are very friendly and welcoming. Highly recommend this wonderful restaurant. We will be back for sure 😊😊“

“I visited Cedars with my husband today and we cannot properly convey how much we loved it! The staff was patient, kind, knowledgeable, and the one detail that struck me the most was their treatment of everyone-open and caring. The food was epic; perfectly balanced seasoning, bright flavors, richness without heaviness, lovely fusion dishes and the absolute BEST crispy falafel I have had in my life. I felt so comfortable and at ease while I was there, which is a feeling I don’t usually have in restaurants. The ethos, celebration of community and cherished family recipes make this a one-of-a-kind dining experience, counting the days until I can go back! Thank you Cedars!!!! 🖤🤍❤️💚“