05/21/09

A Nolensville Must!

by AbbyOH

I have been to Istanbul Restaurant twice since the beginning of May because it is so delicious! The owners introduced themselves to us last time, and we had great service. I love the gyro platter (big enough for 2 people) and the lentil soup! I also got a side of french fries last time, and though they're not turkish/kurdish they are GREAT! Love this place and will be back.

P.S. Sometimes on Saturday nights they have live music. When we were there it was Danny Salazar- AWESOME!

• Pros: Delicious food, super friendly staff, BYOB (no corking fee!)
• Cons: Not any that would keep me from going here

10/05/08

Same Ownership, Great Food!

by Kanas

I was going to drive the 90 miles from Alabama to shop in Nashville this weekend and did a web search for Istanbul and was terribly dismayed to read the previous review. I have been eating there about 4 times a year for the past 4 years and have always looked forward to the meal and service. I arrived to find the same owner, great service and food as every other visit through the years. I can only guess that the previous reviewer had some reason only he/she knew to leave such scathing comments. My meal and service were excellent as always. If anything, the sauce and Turkish coffee were even better than I remembered. Must try: Lentil soup. The seasonings are perfect. Don?t forget Baklava to go!

07/04/08

Old Istanbul is gone.. avoid the new version!

by nashvilleguy37211

Alas, the old Istanbul we loved is no more. The restaurant appears to have changed hands and the food is now execrable. (We dined on 3 July 2008.) The kofta was mushy and overcooked, the falafel dry and crunchy, and the doner kebab was greasy and tasteless (and the latter definitely was NOT lamb). Even the store-bought pita was stale. We will not return.

• Pros: None
• Cons: Bad food