I have been going to this restaurant for a couple years now. The previous menu was way better with good food portions and quality. They changed everything an started to serve smaller portions with a taste not as good as the last one. Really disappointed. The waitress charged us the tip without our consent and tried to argue about it. Avoid this place and save your money. Go somewhere else. Very disappointed with the service, food, quality & attitude towards a customer. This is my experience. The service and the food quality can be better.

I recently dined at Istanbul Cafe in Los Angeles and unfortunately, my experience was less than satisfactory. While the server was friendly, the service was quite slow. The food, particularly the menemen, was burnt and of poor quality. The sarpma breakfast that I ordered was underwhelming and lacked flavor. Overall, I was disappointed with the food and would not recommend this restaurant for a quality dining experience.

The place is quite good! The foods were excellent! You can find paid parking in front of the restaurant . They offered welcome snacks.

The restaurant's service and atmosphere are better than many Mediterranean restaurants. As for the food, I had Iskender kebab. The food was nice and tasty, with a homemade flavor. However, it might be disappointing for someone expecting a classic Iskender kebab. For example, the bread under the döner should be toasted, not soft, but if they called it something else, it would be considered a very successful dish.

I have been a loyal customer of this restaurant for more than 8 years, and it has always been one of the top places for Mediterranean food. However, I recently noticed that they changed the menu, and unfortunately, the new dishes don't taste the same as before. Additionally, the cost of the items on the new menu compared to the portion sizes makes it not worth it anymore. I hope they reconsider and bring back the quality and value they were known for.

My visit to Cafe Istanbul was a mixed bag. While the Turkish tea was absolutely delightful, the food, unfortunately, fell short of expectations. It wasn't terrible, but definitely below average. The flavors lacked depth, and the dishes themselves felt a bit uninspired. The service also left room for improvement. The crew seemed inexperienced, with some confusion over orders and delays in bringing out food. I'm sure a bit more training would go a long way in enhancing the dining experience. Overall: Cafe Istanbul has potential, but it needs to work on its food and service to truly stand out. With some tweaks, it could be a great spot for a casual Turkish meal and a fantastic cup of tea.

I ordered a chicken bowl there and it was super delicious. I asked for extra beef on it and they serve it with nice tomato chunks and cut bell pepper chunks, I just don’t know the exact word for that, but it was delicious and not even expensive. And are not cheap on protein, the bowl has almost more meat than rice, and I appreciate that. Will come back for it 🤤

I believe the service could be improved to be more professional, especially at this location. We experienced two instances where servers dropped items from finished dishes—one of which involved a butter knife falling onto one of my guests' laps, staining their trousers. In another incident, a server brought a side plate with a new set of fork and butter knife, and the fork fell on the floor during our dinner. I was also delayed in receiving my mint lemonade, while everyone else received their ordered drinks. They could have placed water on the table before serving the drinks. Meanwhile, I ordered lamb chops and two of my lamb chops were missing their bone as seen in the photo. Anyways, unlikely to visit this location.

I had a really disappointing experience here. We waited a frustratingly long 35 minutes just to place our order, only to be told after another 30 minutes that our beef would take an additional half hour to prepare. It would have been nice if they had mentioned that earlier. On top of that, I never received the ayran I ordered. I ended up paying $5 for a coffee and decided to leave. The service was really poor, especially for a place in Beverly Hills. I was there with my family, including my 65-year-old mom, and despite the inconvenience, they didn't offer any real explanation beyond calling it a miscommunication. I definitely won't be coming back, and I wouldn't recommend this place to anyone.

Excellent food! Mouthwatering taste. Authentic Turkish food. We had beef bowl, gyro wrap & Turkish Kabab roll. The portion served was more than enough. Menu offers variety of options to choose from. Affordable pricing and foods are all Halal. The interior of the dining area is well decorated and kept very simple. I would highly recommend this place. All the staffs are very friendly &. Welcoming.