Istanbul grill Reviews

D Mendez 2026.04.27

     

Istanbul Café hit the spot!

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Reply from Istanbul grill 2026.04.27

Thank you, D! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed Istanbul Café. Hope to see you again soon!

Shakeeb Rahmati 2026.04.21

     

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Reply from Istanbul grill 2026.04.21

Thank you, Shakeeb! We truly appreciate your support and are glad you had a great experience. Looking forward to serving you again!

Caren White 2026.04.20

     

We've eaten inside previously and the food and service was fine but it seems they dont care when it comes to takeout. Pretty disappointing to get home and see that we received the wrong pide. The entree and pide were both stale and clearly had been sitting out for awhile. Very expensive - 70$ for a pide an entree and 2 desserts. We called about the wrong pide but not sure its worth going back for the quality of food.

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Reply from Istanbul grill 2026.04.16

Caren, we're sorry for your disappointing experience with takeout. Please reach out to our customer service so we can address the issues with the order and work on a resolution for you.

Adnana Alicic 2026.04.19

     

I visited Istanbul Grill for the first time and my experience was fantastic. The staff were friendly and the food was delicious. I ordered the Chicken Shish Kebab and it was cooked perfectly and well seasoned. Our server kindly sent us home with some baklava. Overall I can't recommend this place enough and I'm excited to be back!

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Reply from Istanbul grill 2026.04.19

Thank you, Adnana! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed your experience, especially the Chicken Shish Kebab and baklava. Your kind words mean a lot, and we can't wait to welcome you back again soon!

Erin Poindexter 2026.04.18

     

This is hands down the best Mediterranean food in Des Moines. I’ve been to Turkey and this was very authentic!

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Reply from Istanbul grill 2026.04.19

Thank you, Erin! We're thrilled you found our food authentic and that it reminded you of your time in Turkey. We look forward to serving you again!

Amber Rakovic 2026.04.18

     

Needed a quick stop to grab a few items for a host gift for a family friend from the balkans. Googled and found this place. They were super helpful, kind, and made great recommendations for items I wasnt sure about.

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Reply from Istanbul grill 2026.04.18

Thank you, Amber! We're so glad you found what you needed and appreciated our recommendations. It’s wonderful to know we could help with your thoughtful gift. Hope to see you again soon!

marewan azad 2026.04.18

     

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Reply from Istanbul grill 2026.04.18

Thank you, Marewan, for your feedback! We're thrilled to know you had a positive experience. Your support means a lot to us!

Thomas Gauley 2026.04.16

     

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Reply from Istanbul grill 2026.04.16

Thank you, Thomas! We're thrilled to see your positive feedback. We hope to continue exceeding your expectations and look forward to serving you again.

Adam Beaves 2026.04.13

     

If you're looking for authentic Turkish cuisine, Istanbul Grill and Bakery is an absolute gem. The restaurant is beautifully decorated, and the service is incredibly friendly and attentive. You must try the baklava and traditional Turkish coffee - both were absolutely exceptional. Highly recommend!

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Reply from Istanbul grill 2026.04.16

Thank you, Adam! We're thrilled you enjoyed the authentic Turkish cuisine, decor, and service. Your kind words about the baklava and Turkish coffee mean a lot. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!

F Hassan 2026.04.12

     

Very friendly server. The food was great. The restaurant was very clean.

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Reply from Istanbul grill 2026.04.16

Thank you, F! We're thrilled you enjoyed the food and appreciated the cleanliness and friendly service. Your feedback means a lot to us!

Wes Graham 2026.04.12

     

Wonderful experience! Our server was amazing and the food was fantastic! Get a bunch of things to share.

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Reply from Istanbul grill

Thank you so much for sharing your experience! We are happy to hear that you enjoyed your food and service. We look forward to serving you again ☺️

AuroraGpx 2026.04.12

     

I had an incredible meal at Istanbul Cafe. We started with the Mucvar (Zucchini Pancakes), which were perfectly crispy and came with a delicious sauce. For the main, we shared the Mixed Grill for two and every cut of meat was tender, flavorful, and seasoned to perfection. Even the rice was a standout pairing. We couldn’t pick just one dessert, so we tried both the Tres Leches and the Firin Sutlac. The Tres Leches had a great texture with a beautiful caramel top, and the Sutlac was incredibly creamy and that caramelized layer really took it to another level. A special shoutout to our server, Mehmet. He was such a dear incredibly polite, attentive, and just a very sweet guy. He made our dining experience even better. Highly recommend!

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Reply from Istanbul grill

We are so happy to hear about your experience! We’ve passed your kind words onto Mehmet. It was a pleasure to serve you and look forward to serving you again ☺️

Meagan Archer 2026.04.11

     

The meat platter was incredibly delicious! Everything was seasoned well and cooked perfectly! I can't wait to go back.

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Reply from Istanbul grill

Thank you for sharing your experience Meagan. We appreciate your support! We look forward to serving you again in the future ☺️

Selim Gedik 2026.04.11

     

Really good food with sincere service.

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Reply from Istanbul grill

Thank you for sharing, Selim! We are so happy you stopped by. We look forward to serving you in the future ☺️

Red Tiger 2026.04.11

     

The Adana kebab dish is my go to here

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Reply from Istanbul grill

Thank you! Chef Hasan takes pride in grinding, seasoning, and hand shaping the Adana Kebab daily ☺️

Carime Jure 2026.04.08

     

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Reply from Istanbul grill 2026.04.08

Thank you for your review, Carime! We're glad you had a good experience and appreciate your feedback. Let us know if there’s anything we can do to make your next visit even better!

Kenneth Simpson 2026.04.06

     

Had the lamb so good

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Thank you for the five star review on our lamb! We appreciate you taking the time to share your experience ☺️

Joaquin Alvarez 2026.04.06

     

Service and good are phenomenal! The atmosphere is casual. There is space for bistro as well as family dining.

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Reply from Istanbul grill 2026.04.06

Thank you, Joaquin! We're delighted you enjoyed our service and atmosphere. It's great to hear we could provide a space that suits both bistro-style and family dining experiences. We look forward to welcoming you again!

Danielle Thompson 2026.04.04

     

Tonight was our first time trying Istanbul Grill Cafe and Bakery. We were greeted and seated right away and usually I choose a booth but they had these really beautiful soft blue chairs so we got a table instead. I loved the beautiful lighting and ambiance and it was busy but still plenty of seating to choose from. We got to sit right next to the kitchen which is open to everyone to see so that’s really cool. They also have display cases with desserts and items available for purchase like honey, candies and hazelnut spread. We decided to split a Shepherds Salad and chicken shish kebobs. The service was really good and they answered all of our questions plus made sure everything on our order was correct. We also got complimentary bread and oil that was so delicious. The food was amazing and exceeded expectations. This food is so nourishing and delicious plus we had enough to take home as leftovers. We ordered dessert to go with tres leches cake and assorted baklava (chocolate was my fave!!) On the way out we got to meet the owner and give our compliments and she was truly kind and down to earth. We got signed up for their rewards program so when we come back soon we will get a discount. I’m so thankful to have this restaurant down the road from where we live and plan to come back often and try new restaurants things. Tonight’s meal was really phenomenal and a great way for our family to celebrate Good Friday!

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Reply from Istanbul grill

Thank you for coming in and for taking the time to share your experience! We look forward to seeing you again ☺️

Allison Lanphier 2026.04.02

     

Great service and good food. Bread is excellent

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Reply from Istanbul grill 2026.04.03

Thank you, Allison! We're glad you enjoyed the food and loved the bread. Your kind words mean a lot to us!