Istanbul Restaurant

Just ate their for the first time. The marinated lamb was so full of flavor and extremely tender! A huge menu to choose from and the prices are so affordable. It's bright, light inside with clean, crisp white paper on the tables! The music wasn't loud and a refreshing change from the usual rock and roll music or heavy metal. The service was good. No complaints, will go again.

Amazing experience at Istanbul Restaurant in Cary, NC! From the moment we walked in, the atmosphere was warm and welcoming, and the service made us feel right at home. The food was absolutely outstanding. The lamb was cooked to perfection—tender, flavorful, and seasoned beautifully. And the bread with the sauces… unreal. Fresh, warm bread paired with rich, bold, perfectly balanced sauces that you honestly don’t want to stop eating. Every bite felt authentic and thoughtfully prepared. This place is a must-visit if you’re in the area. We’ll 100% be back. Highly recommend!

Really nice and modesty cafe with good food, not overpowering with flavors yet very tasty and fresh. It's becoming like a Friday lunch ritual for me now! Mazdum is great host, very polite and always attentive....

We had lunch at the Istanbul Restaurant. Ordered kofta kebab, gyro plate and chicken nuggets. Kofta kebab tasted good but I didn’t like the gyro plate. Also the chicken nuggets tasted like fried frozen nuggets. Disappointing experience!!

I got order for my family but I got really disappointed. Lamb is store bought slice. Why would you serve dry meat to people. Salad is also from precut bag and no freshness.