Istanbul Diner offers delicious Turkish and Mediterranean food with generous portions and friendly service. Clean, cozy atmosphere, fast service, and great value, definitely worth a visit.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Bethany Lynne
The lamb shish is incredible!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Tom Lyle
Amazing rice pudding and lamb kebab
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Anne Eleanor Williams
Love This Service clean fresh best
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
andre boy
Fresh clean I love this place
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Adam Machanic
I’ve been driving by this place for months and finally stopped in this evening. Should have gone earlier!
I tried the iskender kabob plate. I’ve never had that dish before so I have no baseline, but it was tender meat in a delicious sauce served over bread cubes that soaked up all of the goodness — all with a side of yogurt. Amazing dish, I will return for more. Portion size was huge too. Tried the baklava for dessert, also excellent. Bonus, the person working behind the counter was super nice.
Will definitely head back to try many more things here.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Joseph Marroquin
Clean fresh tasty
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Normal Guy
Delicious food and friendly service :)
Gabriel Wood
Good food, very quick and attentive service, great music!
Clean fresh nice customer service RICE pudding must try
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Francisco Alberto Ureña Perez
I lovethis place
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Valeria Ghuabiel
This place gave me a lovely experience. Hilai is a sweet and polite girl. We tried the rice pudding samples and they were amazing! We will definitely come back
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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I cannot say enough amazing things about Istanbul Diner Cafe! Every visit is an absolute pleasure, and a huge part of that is thanks to Richard. He’s one of the most welcoming, attentive, and genuinely kind employees I’ve ever encountered. Whether you’re a regular or walking in for the first time, he makes you feel right at home and truly adds to the warm atmosphere of the restaurant.
The food is unbelievable — every single dish is bursting with flavor, and the meats are always cooked to perfection. Never overdone, never dry… just tender, juicy, and seasoned beautifully. Honestly, there are no bad choices on the menu. Every plate is consistently delicious, and you can tell how much care goes into each recipe.
They also offer a great variety of drink options, from traditional Turkish beverages to your usual sodas, teas, bottled water, so there’s something for everyone.
The space itself is super accommodating. Whether you’re stopping in for a quick solo lunch or coming with a big group, there’s plenty of seating without ever feeling cramped. Very clean tables and seats. The music playing throughout the restaurant sets a nice vibe — noticeable enough to add energy but never too loud or overbearing.
I absolutely love coming here, whether it’s for a quick bite during the day or a cozy dinner at night. Istanbul Cafe has truly become one of my go-to spots in Saugus, and I can’t recommend it enough!
The Rice Pudding 10/10 Adana Plate 10/10 Lamb Burrito 10/10
Istanbul Diner offers delicious Turkish and Mediterranean food with generous portions and friendly service. Clean, cozy atmosphere, fast service, and great value, definitely worth a visit.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The lamb shish is incredible!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Amazing rice pudding and lamb kebab
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Love This Service clean fresh best
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Fresh clean I love this place
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I’ve been driving by this place for months and finally stopped in this evening. Should have gone earlier!
I tried the iskender kabob plate. I’ve never had that dish before so I have no baseline, but it was tender meat in a delicious sauce served over bread cubes that soaked up all of the goodness — all with a side of yogurt. Amazing dish, I will return for more. Portion size was huge too. Tried the baklava for dessert, also excellent. Bonus, the person working behind the counter was super nice.
Will definitely head back to try many more things here.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Clean fresh tasty
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Delicious food and friendly service :)
Good food, very quick and attentive service, great music!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Rice pudding perfect
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Clean fresh nice customer service RICE pudding must try
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I lovethis place
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This place gave me a lovely experience. Hilai is a sweet and polite girl. We tried the rice pudding samples and they were amazing! We will definitely come back
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I cannot say enough amazing things about Istanbul Diner Cafe! Every visit is an absolute pleasure, and a huge part of that is thanks to Richard. He’s one of the most welcoming, attentive, and genuinely kind employees I’ve ever encountered. Whether you’re a regular or walking in for the first time, he makes you feel right at home and truly adds to the warm atmosphere of the restaurant.
The food is unbelievable — every single dish is bursting with flavor, and the meats are always cooked to perfection. Never overdone, never dry… just tender, juicy, and seasoned beautifully. Honestly, there are no bad choices on the menu. Every plate is consistently delicious, and you can tell how much care goes into each recipe.
They also offer a great variety of drink options, from traditional Turkish beverages to your usual sodas, teas, bottled water, so there’s something for everyone.
The space itself is super accommodating. Whether you’re stopping in for a quick solo lunch or coming with a big group, there’s plenty of seating without ever feeling cramped. Very clean tables and seats.
The music playing throughout the restaurant sets a nice vibe — noticeable enough to add energy but never too loud or overbearing.
I absolutely love coming here, whether it’s for a quick bite during the day or a cozy dinner at night. Istanbul Cafe has truly become one of my go-to spots in Saugus, and I can’t recommend it enough!
The Rice Pudding 10/10
Adana Plate 10/10
Lamb Burrito 10/10
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Easily the best donor that I’ve ever had
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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