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Istanbul Grill Restaurant

Restaurant Turkish restaurant

Traditional Turkish dishes, grills & small plates showcased in an easygoing atmosphere. People often mention Amsterdam, friendly, Turkish, good, Istanbul, great, worth, taste, staff, delicious,


Address

Nieuwendijk 51, 1012 MB Amsterdam, Netherlands

Website

www.istanbulgrillrestaurant.nl

Contact

+31 20 770 8547

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

3.90 (1.8K reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Friday: 10 AM to 11 PM
  • Saturday: 10 AM to 11 PM
  • Sunday: 10 AM to 11 PM
  • Monday: 10 AM to 11 PM
  • Tuesday: 10 AM to 11 PM
  • Wednesday: 10 AM to 11 PM
  • Thursday: 10 AM to 11 PM

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: Amsterdam (10) friendly (9) Turkish (8) good (8) Istanbul (8) great (7) worth (7) taste (7) staff (7) delicious (6)
Reviews are sorted by relevance, prioritizing the most helpful and insightful feedback at the top for easier reference.
  • 5/5 Reyhan 1 year ago on Google
    I had a great time eating delicious traditional Turkish food at this restaurant. The waiters were friendly and were committed to great service. I also liked the atmosphere, a typical Turkish style. I had mantı, baklava and çay: 5/5. It was worth the 3 hours of traveling.
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Hassan A. 2 years ago on Google
    It was great experience. The food taste was great and the grill taste was the same as I ate it in Turkey. The workers are very friendly and helpful. The food was prepared very fast. The price was little bit high because it is Halal but not that so high. The location is good not far from the center.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Muji 4 months ago on Google • 314 reviews
    Came here with my friend and chose the platter. For the price that was paid, I would have expected the food to taste better. It was very dry and felt old or reheated. Originally would have given 2 stars but I couldn't even make my way home due to horrible tummy pains and had to run to public toilets in central station after eating here. My friend also had tummy issues after getting back to our hotel.

  • 5/5 Ibrahim F. 2 years ago on Google
    We take annual trips to Amsterdam and Istanbul Grill is our spot for lunch or dinner (sometimes both even in one day)! You can never go wrong with the friendly service and delicious food! As a Turk living in the US, I found very few places outside of Turkey where you can find truly authentic food. This is it, folks. Go for it, you won’t regret it!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Alvin Dave S. 10 months ago on Google
    From the outside, the structure has a mysterious air about it, but once inside, I almost forget that I'm in the Netherlands. The atmosphere is pleasant, and the employees are helpful and friendly to converse with. The restrooms are spotless and fresh-smelling. They have various food choices, but the rice is mouthwatering, and I look forward to returning for more. In other words, get there!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Amado S. 2 months ago on Google • 244 reviews New
    Turkish Restaurant with good " Halal" food menu. Breakfast and dinner, it feel outdated! But the food worth it. The toilet has built in bidet for people who are from the middle east.

  • 5/5 Asif A. 1 year ago on Google • 116 reviews
    This is one of the best restaurant. Halal food, Great taste 😋 especially the mix grill. Their sauces were too yummy 😋. It’s a Clean and nice restaurant. Best place to have lunch and dinner in Amsterdam. They have Turkish tea, sweets as well. Good and worth to try if you are in Amsterdam.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Bryan R. 4 months ago on Google • 160 reviews
    The price is a little above but for the taste of the food I would say it's worth it. The staff are very friendly. The restaurant is clean and quiet. I would recommend it. There are many restaurants but others may be cheaper but no good taste. The tea was good but the food in Istanbul even more delicious,

  • 5/5 Amanda S. 2 years ago on Google
    Very yummy food, I really enjoyed the chili hot sauce with my shoarma and the staff were nice. Pleasant atmosphere. Would come back
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Vivian O. 1 year ago on Google
    Delicious and comforting food!! The lamb was well cooked and tender. All of the dishes had great flavor!! I looove the spicy sauce!! The service was also extremely welcoming and personable. I definitely recommend!!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Reza F. 6 months ago on Google
    One of the top turkey restaurants in Amsterdam, I've dined there frequently and their foods are really good. I highly recommend the beyti and iskender kebab – truly delectable. The servings are generous, ensuring you leave satisfied. The staff is welcoming and accommodating; I once requested a music change, and they promptly obliged with just a YouTube link. :)
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Arjun R. 8 months ago on Google • 118 reviews
    We had stumbled upon the Restaurent during our visit to Amsterdam and we decided to have dinner here. The food was decent but I feel it was a little overpriced for the portion and the taste. The staff was friendly and courteous.

  • 5/5 Dhari A. 2 months ago on Google • 68 reviews New
    Indulge in the delicious Turkish dishes At Istanbul Grill in Amsterdam.The staff is friendly. Consider ordering the mix dish, and if you can, give them a heads up to prepare their kanafa for you ahead of time—it's truly worth it!

  • 5/5 S F. 2 months ago on Google • 54 reviews New
    Outstanding!! The best meal we had in Amsterdam. The staff were friendly and attentive. And the food was spectacular. Chicken Kabobs and the spiced (beef) meatballs both came with deliciously seasoned rice and a salad with a sweet and tangy dressing. Delicious!!!

  • 4/5 Adarsh S. 6 months ago on Google • 27 reviews
    We had the adana kebab and grilled prawns at Istanbul Grill Restaurant recently. The food was delicious and well-prepared. The adana kebab was juicy and flavorful, and the grilled prawns were perfectly cooked. The service was a bit slow, but the food was worth the wait. The ambience was not the liveliest, but it was still a pleasant dining experience. The prices were high because its in a tourist area, so in terms of value for money, there could have been more on the plate, or the traditional Turkish complimentary accompaniments would have been nice. Overall, I would recommend Restaurant Istanbul to anyone looking for a good Turkish meal.

  • 2/5 javeeth h. 7 months ago on Google
    Food was pricey. Don't worth the money spend. 3 spoons of rice. 6 piece of chicken wing fry costed 20 euros. Bought the grape leaf wrapped rice. It was smaller than a shrimp. Costed 6 euros. Typical tourist trap.

  • 5/5 Berfin A. 8 months ago on Google
    I really loved it there. My friends and I wasn’t sure what to eat and they helped us. The services and the food were amazing. The food is halal and it’s very clean there. If you visit Amsterdam, you need to try their meat. :))

  • 4/5 NASSER 1 year ago on Google
    Staff are so friendly and welcome Place in the heart of Amsterdam Cleaning is ok so far so good Food ; there are many Turkish food ( meat and chicken) chicken is nice but meat isn’t fresh

  • 5/5 Kimberly S. 1 year ago on Google
    We are visiting Amsterdam from the US and stopped in to Istanbul for dinner. The food was magnificent and the service was great. Eat here and you won’t be disappointed!

  • 5/5 Irum K. 1 year ago on Google
    Food was really nice! Chicken was succulent and juicy! Friendly staff too, thank you :)

  • 5/5 Eric J. 1 year ago on Google
    We had a great experience at Istanbul! The service was top notch and they did a good job of helping us select what we wanted to eat. The food was absolutely delicious and I will definitely eat at Istanbul again on my next visit!!!


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Amenities


  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Halal food
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Late-night food
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Breakfast
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Takeout
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating
    • ✓️ No-contact delivery

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