A mid-priced Turkish restaurant in Murray Hill. Reviewers talk about the Mediterranean food, praise the service, and describe a high-energy crowd.
16 rated Turkish restaurants
Best Turkish Restaurants in Manhattan, NYC
The best Turkish restaurants across 10 Manhattan neighborhoods, ranked by star rating and how many reviews back it.
Moodap lists 16 rated Turkish restaurants in Manhattan, spread over 10 neighborhoods. Sophra Grill in Murray Hill leads the list with a 4.7-star rating, and Midtown has the most to choose from (5).
Prices run from $ to $$. Common vibes include cozy, social, modern, intimate, and craft. A perfect score from a handful of reviews doesn’t outrank hundreds of strong ones, so the places at the top are ones many people rate highly.
Top 10 Turkish Restaurants in Manhattan
Rank 1 Rank 2 A mid-priced Turkish restaurant in Kips Bay. Reviewers mention the Mediterranean food and praise the service.
Rank 3 A budget-friendly Turkish restaurant in Midtown. Reviewers single out the Mediterranean food and praise the service.
Rank 4 A mid-priced Turkish restaurant in Midtown. Reviewers talk about the Mediterranean food, mention coming in small groups, and praise the service.
Rank 5 A mid-priced Turkish restaurant on the Upper West Side. Reviewers mention the Mediterranean food, single out the staff, and suggest it for an evening out.
Rank 6 A mid-priced Turkish restaurant in Hell's Kitchen. Reviewers single out the Mediterranean food, call the space cozy, and mention coming on a date. Known for its donor kebabs.
Rank 7 - Cozy
- Social
Rank 8 A mid-priced Turkish restaurant on the Lower East Side. Known for its Mixed Kebab Plate.
Rank 9 A mid-priced Turkish restaurant on the Upper East Side. Reviewers single out the Mediterranean food, say it is consistent, and praise the service.
Rank 10 A mid-priced Turkish restaurant in Hudson Yards. Reviewers mention the outdoor space and single out the food.
Midtown
5 spots
Rank 1 - Cozy
- Social
Rank 2 - Cozy
- Social
- Modern
Rank 3 - Cozy
- Social
- Modern
Rank 4 - Cozy
- Social
Rank 5 - Cozy
- Social
- Classic
Hell's Kitchen
3 spots
Rank 1 - Cozy
- Social
Rank 2 - Cozy
- Social
Rank 3 - Cozy
- Social
Murray Hill
1 spots
Rank 1 - Cozy
- Social
Kips Bay
1 spots
Rank 1 - Cozy
- Social
Upper West Side
1 spots
Rank 1 - Cozy
- Social
Lower East Side
1 spots
Rank 1 - Cozy
- Social
Upper East Side
1 spots
Rank 1 - Cozy
- Social
Hudson Yards
1 spots
Rank 1 - Cozy
- Social
Gramercy
1 spots
Rank 1 - Cozy
- Social
- Craft
Chinatown
1 spots
Rank 1 - Cozy
- Social
Frequently asked questions
What are the best Turkish restaurants in Manhattan?
Ranked by rating and number of reviews, the top Turkish restaurants on Moodap are Sophra Grill in Murray Hill (4.7 stars), Sahara's Turkish Cuisine in Kips Bay (4.6 stars) and Istanbul Times Cafe & Kitchen in Midtown (5.0 stars). The full top 10 is at the top of this page.
Which Manhattan neighborhood has the most Turkish restaurants?
Midtown has the most, with 5, followed by Hell's Kitchen (3) and Kips Bay (1).
Where can I find affordable Turkish restaurants in Manhattan?
1 of the 16 Turkish restaurants listed here are budget-friendly ($). The best-ranked of them is Istanbul Times Cafe & Kitchen in Midtown.
How does Moodap rank Turkish restaurants?
By star rating, weighted by how many reviews back it: a place with hundreds of strong reviews ranks above a perfect score from a handful. Places with few or no reviews come after well-reviewed ones. Not sure which fits your plans? The Mood Match quiz picks one for your mood in about 25 seconds.
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