Solid Turkish spot in Arlington! Maya Bistro is my regular go-to. The Beyti Yogurt is amazing; warm Turkish flatbread rolled with seasoned ground beef and lamb, fresh garlic flavor, then topped with rich tomato sauce and creamy yogurt. Super tasty, good portion, and the yogurt makes it so balanced. Around $23 and totally worth it. You should definitly try Turkish Coffe with baklava or kunefe dessert, delicious. The Turkish staff was great; family-run, friendly and welcoming. Relaxed vibe.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Dolma, Sucuk Pide
Idris Ulas
Great place for authentic Turkish food. I recently visited Maya Bistro and tried the Adana kebab and baklava—both were delicious. The bread was incredibly fresh as well. I’ll definitely be back to try more dishes.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Adana, Baklava
Ece Karabudak
Loved this restaurant! The Beyti was amazing, tender, flavorful, and served hot with creamy yogurt and a rich tomato butter sauce. The service was friendly and attentive, and the place felt clean, welcoming, and comfortable. Great portions, highly recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Mustafa SARAC
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Absolutely delicious lahmacun! The crust was thin and perfectly crispy, the minced topping was flavorful and well-seasoned (not greasy at all), and everything tasted super fresh. The lemon and salad/onion garnish on top made it even better—bright, refreshing, and the perfect balance with the spices. Came out hot and looked just like the photo. I’ll definitely be back for this again!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Tuğrul TAYYAR
The food here is truly delicious. If you enjoy Turkish Mediterranean and Eastern cuisine, I definitely recommend it. Also, the waiters and owner were very polite and friendly.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Aida Huseynov
Such a lovely place for a dinner. The atmosphere is warm, cozy, and intimate. Perfect for dinner🍷 The food was absolutely delicious, fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. The service was kind, attentive, which made the evening even more special. Maya Bistro is one of those places where you feel comfortable and want to stay a little longer. Definitely a spot we’ll return to again and again 💛🍷🤗
Kübra Tayyar
Turkish food is amazing. The food I ate here was incredible and very delicious. The waiters and the owner, Mr. Murat, took great care of us. They are very friendly and people who love their job. The restaurant's atmosphere, energy, and hygiene are impeccable. I can't wait to go back again.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Susan
SUCH a great place in Arlington! One could not ask for a more pleasant place to have a good meal & conversation with friends or family.
Pamela
The food was excellent- every single dish. Our waiter was very personable and responsive dive. Overall 5 stars!
Carol
People are missing out on a quiet neighborhood dining experience. Bring your friends and family and enjoy delicious food and great service in this family business!
Had dinner at Maya Bistro. Had not been there for a while. Great service from Ali. Food is still excellent. We received complimentary hot, delectable pita bread with olive tapenade. The red lentil soup was delicious and served hot like soup should be. We shared 2 dishes and both were delicious. Orange & beet salad on a potato puree with olive oil and lemon and sprinkled with walnuts & onions. Yum! And very tender pieces of chicken with yogurt on bread and also with grilled bell peppers, jalapeño and tomato. So good.
Restaurant has pleasant low lighting, nice bar, very clean, cloth napkins.
An enjoyable experience. Can’t wait to go back and try other items on the menu!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
R. TUĞRUL BOZDAĞ
Honestly, I’m surprised this place has such a high rating. We ordered mixed grill and lahmacun. The lahmacun had nothing to do with the real thing — it was just ground meat on a thick pizza-like dough. In the mixed grill, the Adana kebabs were undercooked, so we sent them back, and the replacement came overcooked and dry 😂. This place completely misrepresents Turkish cuisine. I recommend staying away — there are much better options out there.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Bill Hanson
Delicious Chicken Shish dinner at a reasonable price. Our table also ordered the two person Mix meat platter: also very good. The vegetables were very good and very fresh.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Claudia Bonetti
Nice restaurant, good service & great food
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jerry
Maya Bistro was an excellent restaurant. My brother and I really enjoyed it. We will be back again.
Solid Turkish spot in Arlington! Maya Bistro is my regular go-to. The Beyti Yogurt is amazing; warm Turkish flatbread rolled with seasoned ground beef and lamb, fresh garlic flavor, then topped with rich tomato sauce and creamy yogurt. Super tasty, good portion, and the yogurt makes it so balanced. Around $23 and totally worth it. You should definitly try Turkish Coffe with baklava or kunefe dessert, delicious.
The Turkish staff was great; family-run, friendly and welcoming. Relaxed vibe.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Dolma, Sucuk Pide
Great place for authentic Turkish food. I recently visited Maya Bistro and tried the Adana kebab and baklava—both were delicious. The bread was incredibly fresh as well. I’ll definitely be back to try more dishes.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Adana, Baklava
Loved this restaurant! The Beyti was amazing, tender, flavorful, and served hot with creamy yogurt and a rich tomato butter sauce. The service was friendly and attentive, and the place felt clean, welcoming, and comfortable. Great portions, highly recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Absolutely delicious lahmacun! The crust was thin and perfectly crispy, the minced topping was flavorful and well-seasoned (not greasy at all), and everything tasted super fresh. The lemon and salad/onion garnish on top made it even better—bright, refreshing, and the perfect balance with the spices. Came out hot and looked just like the photo. I’ll definitely be back for this again!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The food here is truly delicious. If you enjoy Turkish Mediterranean and Eastern cuisine, I definitely recommend it. Also, the waiters and owner were very polite and friendly.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Such a lovely place for a dinner. The atmosphere is warm, cozy, and intimate. Perfect for dinner🍷
The food was absolutely delicious, fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented.
The service was kind, attentive, which made the evening even more special. Maya Bistro is one of those places where you feel comfortable and want to stay a little longer. Definitely a spot we’ll return to again and again 💛🍷🤗
Turkish food is amazing. The food I ate here was incredible and very delicious. The waiters and the owner, Mr. Murat, took great care of us. They are very friendly and people who love their job. The restaurant's atmosphere, energy, and hygiene are impeccable. I can't wait to go back again.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
SUCH a great place in Arlington! One could not ask for a more pleasant place to have a good meal & conversation with friends or family.
The food was excellent- every single dish. Our waiter was very personable and responsive dive. Overall 5 stars!
People are missing out on a quiet neighborhood dining experience. Bring your friends and family and enjoy delicious food and great service in this family business!
Restaurantji Recommends
Had dinner at Maya Bistro. Had not been there for a while. Great service from Ali. Food is still excellent. We received complimentary hot, delectable pita bread with olive tapenade. The red lentil soup was delicious and served hot like soup should be. We shared 2 dishes and both were delicious. Orange & beet salad on a potato puree with olive oil and lemon and sprinkled with walnuts & onions. Yum! And very tender pieces of chicken with yogurt on bread and also with grilled bell peppers, jalapeño and tomato. So good.
Restaurant has pleasant low lighting, nice bar, very clean, cloth napkins.
An enjoyable experience. Can’t wait to go back and try other items on the menu!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Honestly, I’m surprised this place has such a high rating. We ordered mixed grill and lahmacun. The lahmacun had nothing to do with the real thing — it was just ground meat on a thick pizza-like dough. In the mixed grill, the Adana kebabs were undercooked, so we sent them back, and the replacement came overcooked and dry 😂. This place completely misrepresents Turkish cuisine. I recommend staying away — there are much better options out there.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Delicious Chicken Shish dinner at a reasonable price. Our table also ordered the two person Mix meat platter: also very good. The vegetables were very good and very fresh.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Nice restaurant, good service & great food
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Maya Bistro was an excellent restaurant. My brother and I really enjoyed it. We will be back again.
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