Rank 1Zara Express Turkish Cuisine
Hell's Kitchen
4.9 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$
- Cozy
- Social
15 rated Turkish restaurants
Best Turkish Restaurants in Manhattan, NYC
The best Turkish restaurants across 10 Manhattan neighborhoods, ranked by star rating and how many reviews back it.
Moodap lists 15 rated Turkish restaurants in Manhattan, spread over 10 neighborhoods. Zara Express Turkish Cuisine in Hell's Kitchen leads the list with a 4.9-star rating, and Midtown has the most to choose from (4).
Prices run from $ to $$$. 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 2Zara Terrace Mediterranean Restaurant
Midtown4.9 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$A mid-priced Turkish restaurant in Midtown. Insider tip: Ask for the spicy sauce on the side if you want extra heat.
Rank 3NAR Modern Turkish Cuisine
Gramercy4.7 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$$- Cozy
- Social
- Craft
Rank 4Sophra Grill
Murray Hill4.7 out of 5 on GoogleA mid-priced Turkish restaurant in Murray Hill. Reviewers talk about the Mediterranean food, praise the service, and describe a high-energy crowd.
Rank 5Istanbul Times Cafe & Kitchen
Midtown5.0 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $A budget-friendly Turkish restaurant in Midtown. Reviewers single out the Mediterranean food and praise the service.
Rank 6Sahara's Turkish Cuisine
Kips Bay4.6 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$A mid-priced Turkish restaurant in Kips Bay. Reviewers mention the Mediterranean food and praise the service.
Rank 7Antalia NYC Restaurant/Caterer
Midtown4.5 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$A mid-priced Turkish restaurant in Midtown. Reviewers talk about the Mediterranean food, mention coming in small groups, and praise the service.
Rank 8Leyla
Upper West Side4.5 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$A mid-priced Turkish restaurant on the Upper West Side. Reviewers mention the Mediterranean food, single out the staff, and suggest it for an evening out.
Rank 9Turkish Cuisine
Hell's Kitchen4.4 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$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 10Kabab Town
Chinatown4.6 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$A mid-priced Turkish restaurant in Chinatown. Insider tip: Order the kebab wrap.
Midtown
4 spots
Rank 1Zara Terrace Mediterranean Restaurant
Indoor/Outdoor4.9 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$- Cozy
- Social
- Modern
Rank 2Istanbul Times Cafe & Kitchen
Indoor/Outdoor5.0 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $- Cozy
- Social
Rank 3Antalia NYC Restaurant/Caterer
Indoor/Outdoor4.5 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$- Cozy
- Social
- Modern
Rank 4Kotti Berliner Döner Kebab @ The Hugh
Indoor/Outdoor4.2 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$- Cozy
- Social
Hell's Kitchen
3 spots
Rank 1Zara Express Turkish Cuisine
Indoor/Outdoor4.9 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$- Cozy
- Social
Rank 2Turkish Cuisine
Indoor/Outdoor4.4 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$- Cozy
- Social
Rank 3ABA Turkish Restaurant
Indoor/Outdoor4.3 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$- Cozy
- Social
Gramercy
1 spots
Rank 1NAR Modern Turkish Cuisine
Indoor/Outdoor4.7 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$$- Cozy
- Social
- Craft
Murray Hill
1 spots
Rank 1Sophra Grill
Indoor/Outdoor4.7 out of 5 on Google- Cozy
- Social
Kips Bay
1 spots
Rank 1Sahara's Turkish Cuisine
Indoor/Outdoor4.6 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$- Cozy
- Social
Upper West Side
1 spots
Rank 1Leyla
Indoor/Outdoor4.5 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$- Cozy
- Social
Chinatown
1 spots
Rank 1Kabab Town
Indoor/Outdoor4.6 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$- Cozy
- Social
Lower East Side
1 spots
Rank 1Ankara #3
Indoor/Outdoor4.2 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$- Cozy
- Social
Upper East Side
1 spots
Rank 1Afghan Kebab House
Indoor4.0 out of 5 on Google- Cozy
- Social
Hudson Yards
1 spots
Rank 1Enfes NYC
Indoor/Outdoor2.0 out of 5, 25 Google reviews- 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 Zara Express Turkish Cuisine in Hell's Kitchen (4.9 stars), Zara Terrace Mediterranean Restaurant in Midtown (4.9 stars) and NAR Modern Turkish Cuisine in Gramercy (4.7 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 4, followed by Hell's Kitchen (3) and Kips Bay (1).
Where can I find affordable Turkish restaurants in Manhattan?
1 of the 15 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? Find Your Vibe™ picks one for your mood in about 25 seconds.
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