Excellent food, dessert, ambience and of course, service! Suleyman C was our server, kudos to the Opera Cafe Lounge, whatever management is doing, it’s working, we felt warm and welcomed and will definitely be back!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Lacin Senturk
Had a Great Turkish breakfast in a cozy, welcoming place. A true Turkish hospitality! The food was fresh, flavorful, and served as a generous breakfast spread that felt truly authentic. Chef Serkan clearly puts care into every dish, everything tasted so delicious and fresh made by him. Suleyman was also excellent: friendly, attentive, and made sure we had everything we needed with all smiles. Overall, a really enjoyable breakfast and a spot I’d happily recommend to anyone craving a proper Turkish morning meal.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Natalya Litvinova
We ordered a takeout. Delivery was fast, food was delicious, as always!
Food: 5
Service: 5
lada piliya
Excellent highly recommended
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
kenneth fremer
The food is always good ..the cheeseburger was cooked to perfection mid rare very juicy and tasty .
Food: 5
Service: 5
jan c
We weren’t exactly sure what kind of restaurant it was but took a chance and went. The food was delicious. The service was excellent. The atmosphere was so beautiful. The manager took time to speak with us while we were waiting for our food and when we were leaving. We ordered hummus and balloon bread ( light and airy pita) as appetizer. Delicious. Also ordered fresh beet salad , lamb kebabs and chicken piccata. All were so delicious. I highly recommend this restaurant
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ashton Laurent
We had a lovely meal at Opera. The atmosphere and decor are spectacular. It is like you are in a Persian palace (even though it’s Turkish). This is one of the most beautiful restaurants in Staten Island. The service is beyond perfect. The menu is extensive and you have the opportunity to try new and fabulous food!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
amanda osewski
Food is always delicious and fresh . Love this place !
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Faruk Ozmen
What a special spot. This is what service should be. Suleyman was great server, staff super warm and friendly, food excellent. I loved Lahmucun and Kunefe, so delighted. An extraordinary experience in a stunning place combining timeless sophistication with authentic luxury & superb service.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
faruko169
This is what service should be. An extraordinary experience in a stunning place combining timeless sophistication with authentic luxury & superb service.
Delicious food and friendly staff, love to come by for a breakfast
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Dina Utamisheva
The establishment is excellent; I will enjoy the delicious food. I am from Philadelphia and appreciate the staff working in the restaurant, which is clean and well-maintained. I highly recommend this place.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Asilzodakhon Sultonkhodjaeva
This was the most incredible place that I really liked. The atmosphere was very good and the service was absolutely superb. Everyone was friendly and good at serving, and the food was absolutely delicious: soup, salad, and pide very tasty.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Konstantinos Stergioulis
Great Turkish restaurant!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Nathan Plotkin
Turkish restaurants are not uncommon on Staten Island. There are several across the island, most of them pleasant, most of them capable of surprising you on the first visit. But after trying many — here, Brooklyn, Manhattan — Opera stood apart immediately. Not just in the food, but in the way every detail of the experience felt deliberate.
The kitchen is the heart of this place. Each dish arrives layered, textured, and crafted with a level of care rarely seen. Even the small accompaniments — sauces, sides, condiments — show technique and intention. We ordered more than six dishes, and every single one was executed precisely. Flavors were balanced, textures correct, nothing overlooked. Even their rice pilaf, often treated as an afterthought elsewhere, was exceptional.
Service was its own standard. From the moment we arrived, the staff operated with quiet attention — present without hovering, subtle without disappearing. Plates replaced before you noticed, utensils refreshed at perfect intervals, a warm towel offered after the mains, a clean napkin placed without interrupting conversation. Drinks and dishes arrived at temperatures that showed the kitchen and floor staff were aligned.
My beef shish was a perfect example. It’s a dish that many places mishandle — dry, over-marinated, or unevenly cooked. Here it was everything it should be: proper temperature, clean grill marks, a true Maillard sear, and a marinade that unfolded with every bite, offering layer after layer of flavor.
Even substitutions were handled thoughtfully. I preferred a shepherd’s salad instead of the house salad that came with my entrée, and it was offered immediately without hesitation — freshly made, balanced, and plated with care.
Their Turkish tea surpassed the quality of the premium teas I buy for home, and that alone says a lot about their sourcing. The bar was equally competent, producing drinks with accuracy and consistency. The décor is warm and beautifully arranged — traditional lamps, a well-kept wine display, and a comfortable, polished dining room. Parking was plentiful and easy.
Salomon, the head waiter, was exceptional — calm, attentive, communicating with his team quietly and effectively. The entire staff works in a way that feels synchronized, almost seamless.
This is the type of restaurant you return to — not because of novelty, but because of consistency, craft, and respect for the food they serve. Opera will become a regular stop for me.
Excellent food, dessert, ambience and of course, service! Suleyman C was our server, kudos to the Opera Cafe Lounge, whatever management is doing, it’s working, we felt warm and welcomed and will definitely be back!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Had a Great Turkish breakfast in a cozy, welcoming place. A true Turkish hospitality! The food was fresh, flavorful, and served as a generous breakfast spread that felt truly authentic. Chef Serkan clearly puts care into every dish, everything tasted so delicious and fresh made by him. Suleyman was also excellent: friendly, attentive, and made sure we had everything we needed with all smiles. Overall, a really enjoyable breakfast and a spot I’d happily recommend to anyone craving a proper Turkish morning meal.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We ordered a takeout. Delivery was fast, food was delicious, as always!
Food: 5
Service: 5
Excellent highly recommended
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The food is always good ..the cheeseburger was cooked to perfection mid rare very juicy and tasty .
Food: 5
Service: 5
We weren’t exactly sure what kind of restaurant it was but took a chance and went. The food was delicious. The service was excellent. The atmosphere was so beautiful. The manager took time to speak with us while we were waiting for our food and when we were leaving. We ordered hummus and balloon bread ( light and airy pita) as appetizer. Delicious. Also ordered fresh beet salad , lamb kebabs and chicken piccata. All were so delicious. I highly recommend this restaurant
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We had a lovely meal at Opera. The atmosphere and decor are spectacular. It is like you are in a Persian palace (even though it’s Turkish). This is one of the most beautiful restaurants in Staten Island. The service is beyond perfect. The menu is extensive and you have the opportunity to try new and fabulous food!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Food is always delicious and fresh . Love this place !
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
What a special spot. This is what service should be. Suleyman was great server, staff super warm and friendly, food excellent. I loved Lahmucun and Kunefe, so delighted. An extraordinary experience in a stunning place combining timeless sophistication with authentic luxury & superb service.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This is what service should be. An extraordinary experience in a stunning place combining timeless sophistication with authentic luxury & superb service.
Restaurantji Recommends
Delicious food and friendly staff, love to come by for a breakfast
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The establishment is excellent; I will enjoy the delicious food. I am from Philadelphia and appreciate the staff working in the restaurant, which is clean and well-maintained. I highly recommend this place.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This was the most incredible place that I really liked. The atmosphere was very good and the service was absolutely superb. Everyone was friendly and good at serving, and the food was absolutely delicious: soup, salad, and pide very tasty.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great Turkish restaurant!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Turkish restaurants are not uncommon on Staten Island. There are several across the island, most of them pleasant, most of them capable of surprising you on the first visit. But after trying many — here, Brooklyn, Manhattan — Opera stood apart immediately. Not just in the food, but in the way every detail of the experience felt deliberate.
The kitchen is the heart of this place. Each dish arrives layered, textured, and crafted with a level of care rarely seen. Even the small accompaniments — sauces, sides, condiments — show technique and intention. We ordered more than six dishes, and every single one was executed precisely. Flavors were balanced, textures correct, nothing overlooked. Even their rice pilaf, often treated as an afterthought elsewhere, was exceptional.
Service was its own standard. From the moment we arrived, the staff operated with quiet attention — present without hovering, subtle without disappearing. Plates replaced before you noticed, utensils refreshed at perfect intervals, a warm towel offered after the mains, a clean napkin placed without interrupting conversation. Drinks and dishes arrived at temperatures that showed the kitchen and floor staff were aligned.
My beef shish was a perfect example. It’s a dish that many places mishandle — dry, over-marinated, or unevenly cooked. Here it was everything it should be: proper temperature, clean grill marks, a true Maillard sear, and a marinade that unfolded with every bite, offering layer after layer of flavor.
Even substitutions were handled thoughtfully. I preferred a shepherd’s salad instead of the house salad that came with my entrée, and it was offered immediately without hesitation — freshly made, balanced, and plated with care.
Their Turkish tea surpassed the quality of the premium teas I buy for home, and that alone says a lot about their sourcing. The bar was equally competent, producing drinks with accuracy and consistency. The décor is warm and beautifully arranged — traditional lamps, a well-kept wine display, and a comfortable, polished dining room. Parking was plentiful and easy.
Salomon, the head waiter, was exceptional — calm, attentive, communicating with his team quietly and effectively. The entire staff works in a way that feels synchronized, almost seamless.
This is the type of restaurant you return to — not because of novelty, but because of consistency, craft, and respect for the food they serve. Opera will become a regular stop for me.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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