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Ottoman Taverna, Washington, DC
Award-winning

Ottoman Taverna

4.7
4.7
1693 Reviews
$30 and under
Turkish

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 43 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for groups
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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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • 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
  • 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: (202) 847-0389
  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Bib Gourmand 2022
  • Neighbourhood
    Mount 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

What 1,693 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • District of Columbia

    Best Value

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Ottoman Taverna offers an exquisite Turkish dining experience with "amazing food" and "great service" that's consistently praised. The "large portions" and "beautiful decor" enhance the overall atmosphere. While some reviews mention slow service or surprise service charges, the "tour of Turkey menu" and "authentic flavors" make it a must-visit in DC.

1,693 Reviews
  1. Fadley

    Washington DC

    1 review

    vip
    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    There was hair in our food. The server appeared unbothered when we bought it to his attention

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  2. Katya

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 11, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was great, however, they changed their menu significantly and took off all the meat dishes (Iskender kebab and others). Now they only have kebabs with ground beef and chicken (no more cut meat)

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  3. Ahmed

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 9, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Authentic Turkish food. The flavor is so phenomenal and energetic.

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Tampa

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 8, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    FAIZY IS THE BEST!!! One of our fav restaurants always when we are in town -we celebrate here always!

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  5. Eric

    Los Angeles

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on November 2, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic! It was my first time dining here and I was with a group of friends that had all been there before. Everyone had a great experience the times they had dined in the restaurant and told me that they knew I would love it. I certainly did! The food was so good and I really enjoyed the ambiance of the dining room. I will highly recommend Ottoman Taverna to all my friends and plan on taking a group of work colleagues to the restaurant on their next trip.

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  6. Steven

    Washington DC

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 2, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The service, food, value were all terrific. Highly recommend this restaurant.

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  7. Lance

    Houston

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 1, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food and ambiance. Very authentic! Would recommend the salmon or mixed grill.

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  8. thomas

    Washington DC

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 1, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Slow uninterested server, food was average, seemed annoyed they had customers in the restaurant.

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  9. rahn

    Baltimore

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 26, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    Food and drinks were great. The only disservice we felt was we had to ask the bus boys for containers and our check. Our server who was red headed could never be found and seemed distracted. We always love the food here. Just disappointed in the service we received from her.

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  10. Rami

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 19, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing restaurant with a good selection of food I would highly recommend

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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 1693 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 43 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Ottoman Taverna

425 I St NW, Washington, DC 20001

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Bib Gourmand 2022
  • Cross Street
    4th and I Street NW
  • Neighbourhood
    Mount Vernon Square
  • 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
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Turkish, Mediterranean
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • 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.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Mustafa Essizoglu
  • 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
  • Phone number
    (202) 847-0389
  • 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: (202) 847-0389
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