Istanbul'lu

Amazing brunch!! Go with a group so you can sample a whole bunch of dishes. We liked everything!

Didn't like this place at all. I expected more but didn't get a good experience from Istanbul Lu. Food is ok. Place is too small. Portions are too small as well. I was there 2 months ago with my wife. my server was an older woman around 30 and up I don't remember her name I think she said, she's from Bulgaria. Not friendly at all. my wife asked a few questions about the menu. She barely answered, she showed her attitude. If u have a problem just leave it at home. I do not recommend this place.

Vacillating between 3.5 and 4 stars.  Think  it's actually a 4 star restaurant where I had a 3.5 star taste experience because I forgot I hate lamb shank.  It makes me feel like a cave (wo)man.  And not in a good way.

Cave people aside, the food tasted really fresh, the service was good, the ambience was nice, the bread warm and accompanied by something orange and hummusy, the free salad fresh and tasty.  My husband loved his yogurt kabob and I liked the bite I tried of our friend's Adana kabob.  They were also gracious with my friend's toddler, which I always appreciate.

I would definitely go back but will leave my cave person tendencies aside and try some more standard Turkish fare, like some good old Iskander, next time.