Istanbul Grille - Pittsburgh

I had been craving authentic Aegean cuisine for a while, so meeting Selçuk at the Lawrenceville Farmers Market today was a delight! The kısır and eggplant were incredible. Even as a native Turk, I had never tried eggplant prepared like this before, but my husband and I loved it. The baklava was far superior to any I have had in an American restaurant. Bravo. Your kindness and talent for authentic Turkish cuisine have earned you two lifelong loyal customers. Ellerinize sağlık! (Health to your hands!)

The restaurant is always excellent. Sadly, it will be closing in September 2022.

Every tapas option meat entree was delicious. Best part of the experience however was our waitress: she wasn't afraid to take a jab at us, and she was genuinely impressed by my partner's feat of finishing the meat platter by himself. Gave us a dessert on the house! Don't forget to ask for their Turkish coffee off or the menu. Service: Dine in Meal type: Dinner

I never had Turkish food before trying it at Istanbul Grille...I absolutely loved it! The waiter appeared to be from Turkey due to her accent, was one of the owners, and she was very friendly. The food was freshly made, home cooked, and seemingly authentic. I still have cravings for the food I got at the restaurant, and it's been over a month since I've been there! If I lived closer, I would definitely be a regular customer. The dinner was savory, with a beautiful melding of flavors. 5 stars!

We had a wonderful experience at this restaurant. We enjoyed everything we ordered and the staff was very accommodating and friendly. The service was excellent and we dined in for dinner. The price per person ranged from $20 to $30. We highly recommend trying the Mezze Platter and Falafel dishes.