Ottoman Taverna

4.7

1322 Reviews

$30 and under

Turkish

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Ottoman Taverna provides flavors and dishes from the Turkish cuisine. Enjoy house made kebaps, dips, hot mezes, desserts and more at our Turkish restaurant. Ottoman Taverna has been awarded Michelin Bib Gourmand status since opening in 2017.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Jan 26, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 46 times today

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(202) 847-0389

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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Cuisines
Turkish, Mediterranean
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–2:45 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–2:45 pm Dinner Daily 3:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(202) 847-0389
Website
https://ottomantaverna.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Mustafa Essizoglu
Catering
Catering menus are available upon request
Private party facilities
Ottoman Taverna features the Sultan’s Table (Chef’s table) with 12 seats. We have 3 private dining rooms, with the smallest accommodating 30 people and the two largest combined seating 90.
Private party contact
Felicia Ruffino: (855) 385-6856

Location
425 I St NW, Washington, DC 20001
Neighborhood
Mt. Vernon Square
Cross street
4th and I Street NW
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
The restaurant is situated in between Judiciary Square and Chinatown metro stations in Mount Vernon Triangle along the red, green and yellow lines.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Popular dishes

Hummus$9.95
Chickpeas Spread with Tahini, Lemon Salt, Olive Oil & Pine Seeds
Haydari$9.95
Fresh Labneh Yogurt Flavored with Mint, Dill, Olive Oil & Walnut
Atom$9.95
Garlic-Yogurt, Celery & Sundried Chili
Ezme$9.95
Sundried Tomato Paste with Onion, Green Pepper, Garlic, Parsley & Turkish Spices
Pembe Sultan$9.95
Beets, Labneh Yogurt, Garlic, Olive Oil
Muhammara$9.95
Red Pepper Spread with Walnuts & Olive Oil
Çiğ Köfte$9.95
Six Pieces of Bulgur-Wheat Kofta with Tomato Paste, Red Peppers, Turkish Spices
Moutabal$9.95
Charred-Eggplant, Yogurt, Tahini, Garlic, Olive Oil
Imam Bayildi$12.95
Roasted Eggplant Stuffed with Tomatoes, Onions, & Olive Oil

Hot Meze

Sigara Böreği$11.95
Feta Cheese, Onions & Parsley Wrapped in Homemade Dough
Patates Köfte$11.95
Potato Cakes with Crumbled Feta & Yogurt Sauce
Anatolian Dolma$13.95
Grape Leaves Stuffed with Rice, Pine Nuts & Raisins, with Yogurt Sauce
Falafel$12.95
Chickpea-Vegetable Fritters with Yogurt Sauce
Butter Shrimp$14.95
Sundried Chili & Turkish Spices
Içli Köfte$14.95
Bulgur Wheat Stuffed with Ground Lamb & Beef, Onion, Walnuts & Parsley
Brussels Sprouts$9.95
Caramelized Onions, Garlic, Pine Nuts, Orange, Red Cabbage, Cream, Red Peppers, Lemon Juice

Soups & Salads

Red Lentil Soup$9.95
Red Lentils, Onions, Carrots, Potato
Shepherd Salad$14.95
Chopped Cucumbers, Tomatoes, Onions, Green Peppers, Walnuts, Parsley, Lemon Dressing
Greek Salad$14.95
Romaine Hearts, Beets, Red Onion, Olives, Tomatoes, Cucumber, Feta Cheese, Lemon Dressing

Meze Platters

Cabbage, Cream, Red Peppers, Lemon Juice

Cold Meze Platter$23.95
Hummus, Pembe Sultan, Muhammara, Atom, Haydari, Moutabal
Hot Meze Platter$23.95
Sigara Boregi, Falafel, Patates Köfte, Icli Köfte

Chef's Mixed Grill

Chef's Selection of Kebaps for Two Guests $64.95. Served with White Rice, Ezme (Turkish Salsa) and Carrot-Red Cabbage Slaw

Lamb Chops
Köfte
Chicken Şiş
Adana Kebap
Lamb şiş

Beef Kebaps

Döner Kebap$24.95
Thinly Sliced Beef Döner Kebap Served with White Rice, Ezme (Turkish Salsa) & Carrot-Red Cabbage Slaw
İskender Kebap$24.95
Thinly Sliced Beef Döner Kebap Served Over Toasted Pita Bread with Tomato Sauce & Yogurt
Adana Kebap$25.95
Char-Grilled Spicy Ground Beef Kebap Seasoned with Red Peppers & Spices. Served with Bulgur Pilav, Ezme (Turkish Salsa) & Carrot-Red Cabbage Slaw
Beyti Kebap$25.95
Char-Grilled Spicy Ground Beef Kebap Wrapped in Lavash Bread with Eggplant Puree. Served with Tomato Sauce& Yogurt
Inegol Köfte$24.95
Char-Grilled Ground Beef Kofta Seasoned with Turkish Spices & Served with White Rice, Ezme (Turkish Salsa) and Carrot-Red Cabbage Slaw

Chicken Kebaps

Tavuk Adana Kebap$23.95
Chicken Kebap Seasoned with Red Peppers & Spices Served with Bulgur Pilav, Ezme (Turkish Salsa) & Carrot-Red Cabbage Slaw
Tavuk Beyti Kebap$23.95
Chicken Kebap Wrapped in Lavash Bread with Eggplant Puree. Served with Tomato Sauce & Yogurt
Tavuk Şiş$23.95
Char-Grilled ChickenCubes Seasoned with Turkish Spices & Served with Bulgur Pilav, Ezme (Turkish Salsa) & Carrot-Red Cabbage Slaw
Tavuk Köfte$23.95
Char-Grilled Ground Chicken Kofta Seasoned with Turkish Spices & Served over PitaBread with Tomato & Yogurt Sauce

Ottoman Classics

Moussaka$21.95
Eggplant, Potato, Ground Beef, Bechamel Sauce & Kashkaval Cheese
Lamb Şiş$28.95
Char-Grilled Lamb Cubes Seasoned with Herbs & Served with Bulgar Pilav, Ezme (Turkish Salsa) and Carrot-Red Cabbage Slaw
Grilled Lamb Chops$29.95
Thyme & Pepper Marinated Lamb Chops Served with Sautéed Vegetables & Smoked Eggplant Puree
Shrimp Casserole$21.95
Tomatoes, Green Peppers, Onions, Garlic, Mint in Tomato Sauce with Kashkaval Cheese
Grilled Salmon$26.95
Char-Grilled Salmon Served with Mashed Potatoes & Sautéed Spinach
Kuru Fasulye & Pilav$19.95
White Beans Stew with Tomatoes, Onions & Green Peppers. Served with White Rice
Cauliflower Stew$19.95
Cauliflower, Chickpeas, Onions, Tomatoes, Carrots & Served with White Rice
Manti$21.95
Turkish Ravioli Stuffed with Ground Beef & Served with Garlic Yogurt and Anatolian Sauce

Sides

French Fries$5.00
Sautéed Vegetables$5.00
Plain Yogurt$5.00
Bulgur Pilav$5.00
White Rice$5.00

What 1,322 people are saying

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.6Service
4.7Ambience
4.6Value

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OpenTable Diner
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
overall2food5service2ambience2
Not the best customer service.
JO
JOSEPH1
Washington DC
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
overall4food4service4ambience4
My wife’s birthday
MF
MinaF
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
overall4food4service4ambience4
Great Turkish food, good for group dining as plates are quite large and easy to share!
AA
AlliesAppetite
Jacksonville
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service4ambience5
We went on a double date with friends before the theater. Restaurant week made a perfect excuse to do something new. The food was fantastic the portions on point and service overall was good. I recommend 100%
J
Jonesmade
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food here is amazing!!! We went for restaurant week so we just looked at the menu they had for it, but I would love to go back for their bottomless brunch because it looks delicious!
V
Veronika
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Sat at the bar and the kebabs were amazing. Service was really really good. Turquoise drink not good.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent service.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Kansas City
11 reviews
vip
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on January 17, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Quite nicely done! Attentive staff with appropriately relaxed pace between courses. Drinks, appetizer, dinner, and desert all presented well and more importantly very delicious! I will definitely return at my earliest convenience. Thank you!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Baltimore
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on January 17, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
It was great!! Very yummy food and very good service.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Miami
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Bottomless brunch was so worth it!!
SL
SusieL
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 4, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
I sent my coworkers there for a dinner meeting and they raved about it!
A
Akg18
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 1, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The best New Year party, thank to all the staffs for their kindness
MR
MRNYC
New York Area
59 reviews
vip
3.0
59 reviews
Dined on January 1, 2023
overall3food3service5ambience5
The New Year Eve's pre-set menu was just OK...I would has preferred to select what I want to eat from the menu versus being dictated
E
Enisa
Philadelphia
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 31, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was delicious,Mediterranean taste! I will strongly recommend!
SV
SokoVision
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 31, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
We went for a family birthday. The ambience and service was excellent. Food was very good - olive oil was super fresh! Salmon was a bit overcooked / dry but other dishes were well seasoned and flavorful. It's a large space and can be a bit noisy but not excessive.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 31, 2022
overall5food3service4ambience5
Over all good experience. I plan on returning.
AN
AliN
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing food!! Hands down it is the best Turkish restaurant on east coast. Highly recommended
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 26, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Very accommodating. We had a 6 year old child and the helped us find the perfect meal.
MA
MahaA
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 26, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
This has been one of the best Turkish food I have had in a while! Alhumdulillah
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nicsa
Washington DC
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 26, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was excellent - meats were incredibly flavorful and juicy. Even just their rice and breads were fresh and flavorful. Our service was great and helpful in guiding us on what to order. Definitely coming back
VS
VandanaS
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on December 26, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience5
Considering that they were very busy food and service was good. Our table location could have been better. I would definitely recommend the restaurant.
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Westchestered
New York Area
16 reviews
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on December 25, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was great. Prices very fair. Nothing like seeing locals and families enjoy.
AT
ATCSCS
Greensboro
24 reviews
vip
4.0
24 reviews
Dined on December 25, 2022
overall4food5service4ambience4
Went for the pre fix menu on Christmas. Had a lovely meal. Food was great and service started off strong but fell off at the end causing us to drop it to 4 starts. Overall a great experience and I would recommend it and would eat here again
RZ
RobertZ
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 25, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We are so happy we found this restaurant to celebrate our family Christmas together! The meals were awesome
PJ
PJ008
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on December 25, 2022
overall2food1service5ambience5
They reduced the portion of their food significantly and increased the prices by 20 percent. We ordered the Chef's mixed grill dish. It used to come with Donner kabob but it was missing. It also used to have bigger chunks of chicken but they were smaller. In addition, there used to be a bowl of rice, but it was replaced with a small cup of rice. The price used to be $53 but now it was about $64.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Nashville
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 25, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
First time in DC and made a reservation here to serve as our Christmas Eve dinner….I am so pleased with the experience. Everyone was so nice, the food was amazing, but best of all, I got to eat baklava and drink Turkish tea for the first time in ten years!!! It was a true ratatouille moment…thank you Ottoman Taverna!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on December 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food!!! Great service!!!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 21, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everyone from the host, to the server, and the bussers were all very cordial and professional! We had the patates kofte, dolmas, hummus, and lamp chops. It was nice to receive a complimentary shareable dish from the chef as well. I highly recommend dinner here, and I look forward to checking out their brunch menu one of these weekends.
M
Mona
Washington DC
8 reviews
4.0
8 reviews
Dined on December 18, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience5
Expensive but had good food and good service, overall good experience
M
Mary
Washington DC
46 reviews
vip
5.0
46 reviews
Dined on December 17, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
The staff was lovely and very attentive. We were in the secondary dining room, which was perfect for our crowd. Beautiful setting as well.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on December 11, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Nice restaurant and design and they have a good and delicious food
OT
OpenTable Diner
Kansas City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Dinner was incredible and the staff were all very efficient. I will definitely be returning.
SJ
SaadJ
Washington DC
5 reviews
3.0
5 reviews
Dined on December 10, 2022
overall3food3service5ambience3
Decided to try out the restaurant after looking at the reviews and ratings. Ordered Hot Mezze platter to start and hummus. Hot mezze was tasty and enjoyed everything we had. Hummus was under whelming to say the least. Did not taste fresh and have had better elsewhere. Ordered the mixed meat platter. Food was average. Lamp chops had a good amount of fat on them. Kofte were decent but wish it had more flavor. Ordered kunefe and that too was underwhelming. I’m not sure if it’s just me and I have high intentions for Turkish food but all in all the food was average. This place is a one time visit type of restaurant.
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Diana
Philadelphia
60 reviews
5.0
60 reviews
Dined on December 5, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was delicious, with interesting flavor combinations and fresh ingredients. The restaurant is large but still cozy--a pleasant atmosphere.
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Cloudy
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on December 3, 2022
overall3food4service3ambience5
The ambience and the setting were great, the food was a little overpriced for the quality. The description of the foods also do no match what is served.
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Emily
Washington DC
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 3, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Really fantastic… went with a group of 10 for brunch and everyone had a great time! Food was delicious and the price was just right… came out to $50/per for bottomless food and drink!
R
Ryann
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 3, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and wonderful service! I booked for a party of 11 just a couple hours before our reserved time and they were able to seat us all. We had a fantastic experience.
J
Joseph
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Four course menu was a great value--server could not have been more charming and helpful--food was terrific--just a great evening.
p
potato
Washington DC
11 reviews
vip
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on November 28, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was amazing, service outstanding
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Efekrky
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 27, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Buğra ve Kemal çok ilgilendiler. Çok memnun kaldık. Her şey zamanında geldi.

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
Physical distancing
- Limited number of seated diners
- Distancing maintained in common areas
- Extra space between tables

Protective equipment
- Waitstaff wear masks
- Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Ottoman Taverna does offer delivery in partnership with Chow Now and Uber Eats. Ottoman Taverna also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (202) 847-0389.

Ottoman Taverna is rated 4.7 stars by 1322 OpenTable diners.