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Istanbul Blue, Vienna, VA

Istanbul Blue

4.4
4.4
418 Reviews
$30 and under
Turkish

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 2 times today

About this restaurant

  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for groups
At Istanbul Blue Restaurant, you will instantly feel as though you walked into the city of Istanbul. We offer a variety of Mediterranean and Turkish dishes, all served within a comfortable, warm setting. The restaurant provides generous portions, while maintaining modest prices. Our specialty is authentic Turkish cuisine. Each dish is prepared with fresh ingredients and is hand made with care. When you are looking for something different yet delicious come visit Istanbul Blue Restaurant!

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Turkish
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Daily 11:00 am–5:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (703) 938-8948
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Area
    Vienna
  • Cross Street
    Nutley St. NW
  • Parking details
    Public Parking
  • Additional
    Beer, Delivery, Gluten-free Options, Kosher, Non-Smoking, Takeaway, Wine

What 418 people are saying

Istanbul Blue reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.1Service
  • 4.1Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Istanbul Blue in Vienna, VA, offers an authentic Turkish dining experience with "delicious food and best services." Guests rave about the "wonderful atmosphere" and "friendly staff." The menu features standout dishes like "perfectly cooked lamb kabobs" and "amazing baklava." Ideal for both intimate dinners and group gatherings.

418 Reviews
  1. Tamara VIP

    Washington DC12 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 25 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Went to Istanbal Blue with two girlfriends for lunch - it was our first visit. It's a charming restaurant with a very nice vibe. I appreciated that they still use white tablecothes! The atmosphere felt a tad elevated but far from stuffy or fancy. The service was prompt and effecient, The food came quickly and was very good. My only minor complaint was that the music seemed too loud for the small space. I would have preferred that it be turned down as I found it distracting.

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  2. Mark VIP

    Washington DC46 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 22 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was an excellent dining experience! Everything was great and reminded us of some of the fine meals that we experienced in Turkey when which we visited last year. The lack of customers on a Saturday night was concerning and I hope this was an anomaly. Istanbul Blue deserves to thrive!

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  3. Alan VIP

    Washington DC10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely wonderful! Five stars across the board. The chef/owner came out to talk to us and recommended his specialty, salmon with crab stuffing. The flavors were amazing - subtle, unique, and delicious. On a cold rainy day the atmosphere and warmth of the restaurant created a marvelous dining experience. We have dined here several times and are always amazed how ordinary ingredients can be turned into something so special.

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  4. Rosario

    Washington DC7 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    The food at this place was good, but the service was awful. It was not the servers fault, they were clearly understaffed. One couple even got tired of waiting and left before their order was taken. You’d think they would‘ve made more of an effort on Valentine’s Day.

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  5. Brian

    Hawaii2 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on 14 February 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    The place got to busy for the staff. It took forever to get drinks. Then we were served our main course without the side and then the rice took another 15 minutes... almost finished the main course without it. Not a good experience.

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  6. Jouwad

    Richmond1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 2 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and atmosphere were great. I would come back here for sure

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  7. adele VIP

    Miami18 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 1 February 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    5 stars were it not for the service… Food was fresh and delicious. Our server was unconcerned, did not clear the table between courses, and was not knowledgeable of the menu. Other servers were much more engaged and professional, so seemingly our experience was not the norm.

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC1 review

    4.0

    Dined on 4 January 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was amazing...everyone at our table thought it was delicious. The Chef was very friendly and greeted us after we were seated making us feel welcomed. The server was also friendly and efficient.

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  9. Ahmet

    Washington DC3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 25 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    They accommodated a large group and provided excellent service.

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  10. Ralph

    Washington DC17 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 14 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very good food and reasonable prices for food and wine. We especially like the Iskander Kabob. Would have given it 5 stars., but some annoying fruit flies were at our table.

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FAQs

Istanbul Blue does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Istanbul Blue also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (703) 938-8948.

Istanbul Blue is rated 4.4 stars by 418 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 2 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Istanbul Blue

523 Maple Ave W, Vienna, VA 22180

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Nutley St. NW
  • Area
    Vienna
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Daily 11:00 am–5:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Turkish
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Public Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Beer, Delivery, Gluten-free Options, Kosher, Non-Smoking, Takeaway, Wine
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