Bosphorous Turkish Cuisine - South Tampa - Tampa (FL)

5 /5 Viktoryia Dainiak: We stopped by today to get lunch and it was amazing! We started with mixed appetizer and lavas. Lavas was fresh, hot and flavorful! Mix appetizers platter(was recommended by our server) had a lot of tasty samples. It was very fulfilling even though it didn’t look that big. Definitely a great option for someone who’s struggling to make a choice or wants to try a lot of dishes at the same time! After that we ordered lamb chops, lamb shanks and mixed grill platter. Lamb shanks were very soft and perfectly seasoned, lamb chops were incredibly tasty, served with some rice and grilled vegetables. Mixed grill platter had a lot of meet options, served with some onions, pickled red cabbage, shredded carrots and a big portion of rice, definitely enough to feed not 2 but 3 people! Every single item on the platter was perfectly cooked, very tender and delicious. Very good prices for the amount of food they serve! Overall, our experience was amazing! This place is highly recommended for Mediterranean food lovers and we definitely coming back!

5 /5 Adi Turcu: I had an amazing experience at Turkish Mediterranean Cuisine this weekend! The *lahmacun* was absolutely delicious — perfectly crisp and flavorful. The *lamb dishes* and *pide* were equally impressive, rich in taste and cooked to perfection. What really stood out, beyond the food, was the *exceptional service*. The staff was genuinely friendly and attentive, and the *owner* went out of his way to make us feel welcome warm, kind, and clearly passionate about his restaurant. A true hidden gem in Tampa! Highly recommend for anyone craving authentic Turkish flavors in a cozy and welcoming atmosphere. I’ll definitely be back!

5 /5 Carrasquillo Jessie (Jessie ATL): This is such a gem in South Tampa. We stumbled onto this place as we were driving in the area wanting to try something new. My son and thoroughly enjoyed this place. This place was so pretty on the inside. You would not know that from the outside as you cannot see the interior from outside. This place is perfect for a group or date night. We sat at the bar and received awesome service. The manager came over several times to check on us. The food is authentic and full of flavor as Turkish food should be. We ordered the following: App = Hummus & Cucumber Dip - The pita is made in house (YUM) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Main = Lamb Chops - falling off the bone Lamb Chops - falling off the bone ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Dessert = Pastachio Baklava & Chocolate Baklava ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ We ordered the special for a fundraiser that they were currently having and it was totally worth the price for prefixed menu. Otherwise, it can get pretty pricey. However, definitely worth it when you do come out. I hope they keep the service and food standards the same as I know it is one of the newer restaurants in the area.

4 /5 Aloha_vibes: The baklava is excellent—rich, fresh, and truly authentic, easily the highlight of the meal. That said, the appetizers are overpriced for the portions served. Bread is not included and must be ordered separately, which means you’re essentially expected to eat hummus with a fork unless you pay extra. The appetizers are served on very small plates and lack visual appeal.. Unfortunately, the main dishes were bland and underwhelming, especially considering the price point. Rice was great. Overall, while the baklava alone is worth trying, the rest of the menu does not fully justify the cost.