Cafe Istanbul 🧿

Cafe Istanbul in Sandy Springs is absolutely top-tier. I ordered the lamb, and it was phenomenal — perfectly seasoned, tender, and cooked exactly right. You can tell they take pride in authentic Turkish preparation. The flavors were bold but balanced, and the portion size was generous without being overwhelming. The atmosphere is warm and inviting, making it great for both a casual lunch and a relaxed dinner. Service was attentive and friendly, and the food came out fresh and hot. If you’re in Sandy Springs and craving quality Mediterranean/Turkish cuisine, this spot is a must-visit. The lamb alone is worth coming back for. Highly recommend.

We went early on a saturday evening around 5pm for a friend’s birthday, and the experience was truly special from start to finish. Even with the pre-dinner crowd, the atmosphere felt calm, welcoming, and intimate — the kind of place where you can relax and really enjoy the moment. The staff went above and beyond to make our friend feel celebrated, which honestly meant so much. They were kind, attentive, and genuinely warm, and they made her day feel beautiful and intentional. We started with a sampler-style appetizer, where each dish was served in its own bowl, and every single one was incredible. The bread that came with it deserves its own mention — fresh, warm, and absolutely phenomenal. I could’ve made a meal just out of that spread. For my entrée, I had the shrimp sauté, and it was ou

We had an early dinner last night at Cafe Istanbul. The service and food were amazing. We had a little bit of everything. The cocktail that my son and his fiancé had was delicious. Mariam (our server) was delightful. I cannot wait to go back and take family and friends.

Cafe Istanbul in Sandy Springs (Roswell Road) just gained a new customer. The food was beyond outstanding, like melt in your mouth level. Mustafah, the chef, Amen and Bijan treated us like royalty. We started out with the Meza sampler which I recommend so you can get a taste of all their salad starters. Each one had a perfect burst of flavors and spices. Our main meals consisted of the Beyti, the beef sirloin and the grilled salmon, all prepared to perfection and served with an aromatic rice. We were full to the rim with deliciousness, when the chef insisted we try a bite of his freshly made baklava, and OMG, it was the best we ever ate. Even the plates were beautiful adding to the presentation. Mustafah, Amen and Bijan, thank you for an absolutely delightful experience. We will be back 10

Took the wife out to Cafe Istanbul here in Alpharetta, and seriously, what a great night out. The place has a really nice vibe, but the standout was the food and the service. A big shout-out goes to our server, Ament. He was awesome—totally on top of things and made sure our night was flawless. We started things off with the Muska Böreği, these flaky, cheesy little phyllo rolls. Perfect crunch and not too heavy! For our dinner, everything was spot-on. The Lamb Conan Sautee was the absolute main event—tender, deep flavor, and just incredible. It was rich and paired perfectly with the rice and fresh salad. The Chicken Kebab was exactly how it should be: juicy, smoky, and done right. You absolutely have to get dessert here. The Kunefe is crazy good—warm, sweet, gooey cheese inside crispy past