Turkish Restaurants near Englishtown, NJ

“Istanbul Bay Premium restaurant is located in the former space of Nonna's on Route 9 in Marlboro, NJ. From the moment you enter, you feel welcomed. We had requested a quieter area because our party of 4 all had hearing issues and our request was honored. The menu was extensive and the explanations were very helpful. The service was impeccable and friendly. The food came out efficiently and was delicious. This was our second time here and we plan to return again.“

“Best cafe in the area! Delicious baked good and the breakfast board is excellent! I want to eat everything when I go! Only open on the weekends (Friday-Sunday) so plan your visit!“

“Really good food and great atmosphere. The Istanbul Combination was delicious perfectly cooked, full of flavor, and very filling. You can tell the chefs know their craft. Staff was friendly and welcoming, service was smooth, and everything came out fresh. Definitely a place I’d come back to and recommend.“

“Three of us had a wonderful dine-in experience at Koy Grill Marlboro/Morganville enjoying authentic Turkish/Mediterranean flavors and attentive service. From the moment we opened the door at 8:30 pm on a Sunday evening, we were greeted by a hostess who genuinely welcomed us to the restaurant. When we were seated, a pretty glass bottle of cold water was brought to our table, along with seasoned fresh/homemade Turkish bread and olive tapenade. The dinnerware and utensils were clean and tightly wrapped in napkin. Waiter and hostess (Ali and Olivia) introduced themselves. New to restaurant, I was given ample time to review menu. Both Ali (in training) and Olivia were very patient with my many menu questions. Needless to say, Ali and Olivia were spot on. We ordered multiple appetizers - shepherd salad, hummus + pita, crispy feta in phyllo rolls, and lentil soup. For dinner we had chicken shish, lamb adana, and lamb gyro + pita that I opted to top with grilled mushrooms and hot pepper. The online photos did not do the dishes any justice. I should have taken my camera out to share how plentiful the dishes were when served and how perfectly grilled the meats were, too! The food had delicious seasoning - that did not repeat afterwards. We took leftovers home and will enjoy lunch the next day. We each had desserts, too, that were served in glassware. One pistachio/gelato and two hazelnut/chocolate flute - both as pictured on menu. We were offered to take glassware home with us afterwards, but forgot to take with us while we focused on remembering to take our bagged leftovers. All in all, it was a truly enjoyable, unplanned Sunday evening dinner. Aside from the freshly cooked delicious food and desserts, it was one of the most pleasant interactions with restaurant staff that I can remember in a long time. Thank You Koy Grill and an even bigger Thank You to Ali and Olivia for welcoming us and for providing us with a great restaurant experience.“

“I have been here many times, so I was surprised when the service was spotty. We ordered wine. Took some time but the glasses were put on the table. After quite some time we asked the server where the wine was. She replied that they cannot find the bottle requested. Never did she come to ask if we wanted a different one. We said never-mind and she just whisked the glasses off the table. Hmmm. The food however was delicious. Huge portions and nicely presented.“