Ottoman - Ottoman Taverna, Washington, DC

Award-winning

Ottoman Taverna

4.6

1724 Reviews

$30 and under

Turkish

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2 people

13 Mar 2025

March 2025

7:00 pm

Booked 37 times today

About this restaurant

Good for groups
Good for special occasions
Lively

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
Website
https://ottomantaverna.com/
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

Location
425 I St NW, Washington, DC 20001
Award-winning
1. MICHELIN Bib Gourmand 2022
Area
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, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Private dining

Popular dishes

HummusUSD 9.95
Chickpeas Spread with Tahini, Lemon Salt, Olive Oil & Pine Seeds
HaydariUSD 9.95
Fresh Labneh Yogurt Flavored with Mint, Dill, Olive Oil & Walnut
AtomUSD 9.95
Garlic-Yogurt, Celery & Sundried Chili
EzmeUSD 9.95
Sundried Tomato Paste with Onion, Green Pepper, Garlic, Parsley & Turkish Spices
Pembe SultanUSD 9.95
Beets, Labneh Yogurt, Garlic, Olive Oil
MuhammaraUSD 9.95
Red Pepper Spread with Walnuts & Olive Oil
Çiğ KöfteUSD 9.95
Six Pieces of Bulgur-Wheat Kofta with Tomato Paste, Red Peppers, Turkish Spices
MoutabalUSD 9.95
Charred-Eggplant, Yogurt, Tahini, Garlic, Olive Oil
Imam BayildiUSD 12.95
Roasted Eggplant Stuffed with Tomatoes, Onions, & Olive Oil

Hot Meze

Sigara BöreğiUSD 11.95
Feta Cheese, Onions & Parsley Wrapped in Homemade Dough
Patates KöfteUSD 11.95
Potato Cakes with Crumbled Feta & Yogurt Sauce
Anatolian DolmaUSD 13.95
Grape Leaves Stuffed with Rice, Pine Nuts & Raisins, with Yogurt Sauce
FalafelUSD 12.95
Chickpea-Vegetable Fritters with Yogurt Sauce
Butter ShrimpUSD 14.95
Sundried Chili & Turkish Spices
Içli KöfteUSD 14.95
Bulgur Wheat Stuffed with Ground Lamb & Beef, Onion, Walnuts & Parsley
Brussels SproutsUSD 9.95
Caramelized Onions, Garlic, Pine Nuts, Orange, Red Cabbage, Cream, Red Peppers, Lemon Juice

Soups & Salads

Red Lentil SoupUSD 9.95
Red Lentils, Onions, Carrots, Potato
Shepherd SaladUSD 14.95
Chopped Cucumbers, Tomatoes, Onions, Green Peppers, Walnuts, Parsley, Lemon Dressing
Greek SaladUSD 14.95
Romaine Hearts, Beets, Red Onion, Olives, Tomatoes, Cucumber, Feta Cheese, Lemon Dressing

Meze Platters

Cabbage, Cream, Red Peppers, Lemon Juice

Cold Meze PlatterUSD 23.95
Hummus, Pembe Sultan, Muhammara, Atom, Haydari, Moutabal
Hot Meze PlatterUSD 23.95
Sigara Boregi, Falafel, Patates Köfte, Icli Köfte

Chef's Mixed Grill

Chef's Selection of Kebaps for Two Guests $64.95. Served with White Rice, Ezme (Turkish Salsa) and Carrot-Red Cabbage Slaw

Lamb Chops
Köfte
Chicken Şiş
Adana Kebap
Lamb şiş

Beef Kebaps

Döner KebapUSD 24.95
Thinly Sliced Beef Döner Kebap Served with White Rice, Ezme (Turkish Salsa) & Carrot-Red Cabbage Slaw
İskender KebapUSD 24.95
Thinly Sliced Beef Döner Kebap Served Over Toasted Pita Bread with Tomato Sauce & Yogurt
Adana KebapUSD 25.95
Char-Grilled Spicy Ground Beef Kebap Seasoned with Red Peppers & Spices. Served with Bulgur Pilav, Ezme (Turkish Salsa) & Carrot-Red Cabbage Slaw
Beyti KebapUSD 25.95
Char-Grilled Spicy Ground Beef Kebap Wrapped in Lavash Bread with Eggplant Puree. Served with Tomato Sauce& Yogurt
Inegol KöfteUSD 24.95
Char-Grilled Ground Beef Kofta Seasoned with Turkish Spices & Served with White Rice, Ezme (Turkish Salsa) and Carrot-Red Cabbage Slaw

Chicken Kebaps

Tavuk Adana KebapUSD 23.95
Chicken Kebap Seasoned with Red Peppers & Spices Served with Bulgur Pilav, Ezme (Turkish Salsa) & Carrot-Red Cabbage Slaw
Tavuk Beyti KebapUSD 23.95
Chicken Kebap Wrapped in Lavash Bread with Eggplant Puree. Served with Tomato Sauce & Yogurt
Tavuk ŞişUSD 23.95
Char-Grilled ChickenCubes Seasoned with Turkish Spices & Served with Bulgur Pilav, Ezme (Turkish Salsa) & Carrot-Red Cabbage Slaw
Tavuk KöfteUSD 23.95
Char-Grilled Ground Chicken Kofta Seasoned with Turkish Spices & Served over PitaBread with Tomato & Yogurt Sauce

Ottoman Classics

MoussakaUSD 21.95
Eggplant, Potato, Ground Beef, Bechamel Sauce & Kashkaval Cheese
Lamb ŞişUSD 28.95
Char-Grilled Lamb Cubes Seasoned with Herbs & Served with Bulgar Pilav, Ezme (Turkish Salsa) and Carrot-Red Cabbage Slaw
Grilled Lamb ChopsUSD 29.95
Thyme & Pepper Marinated Lamb Chops Served with Sautéed Vegetables & Smoked Eggplant Puree
Shrimp CasseroleUSD 21.95
Tomatoes, Green Peppers, Onions, Garlic, Mint in Tomato Sauce with Kashkaval Cheese
Grilled SalmonUSD 26.95
Char-Grilled Salmon Served with Mashed Potatoes & Sautéed Spinach
Kuru Fasulye & PilavUSD 19.95
White Beans Stew with Tomatoes, Onions & Green Peppers. Served with White Rice
Cauliflower StewUSD 19.95
Cauliflower, Chickpeas, Onions, Tomatoes, Carrots & Served with White Rice
MantiUSD 21.95
Turkish Ravioli Stuffed with Ground Beef & Served with Garlic Yogurt and Anatolian Sauce

Sides

French FriesUSD 5.00
Sautéed VegetablesUSD 5.00
Plain YogurtUSD 5.00
Bulgur PilavUSD 5.00
White RiceUSD 5.00

What 1,724 people are saying

Ottoman Taverna 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

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.4Service
4.5Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Ottoman Taverna offers a vibrant taste of Turkey with "amazing food" and a "great atmosphere." Diners praise the "tasting menu" and "Trip to Turkey" experience. Service is generally praised as "friendly" and "attentive," though some note slower service during busy hours. The brunch and prix fixe menus are highlights.

1,724 Reviews

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Timur
Washington DC1 review
2.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
Way underperformed expectations. The quality of the meat did not seem to be very good. Not much to choose from on the menu, and Iftar menu was not available if the whole table did not order. Quality did not justify the price at all. Open seating with no noise barriers, so interior is very loud, minimal decorations. Would not recommend. Presentation was good though.
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Taylor
Washington DC5 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 2
Decent value for the all inclusive brunch. Very Mediterranean cuisine so don’t go expecting to leave full
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Samim
Washington DC2 reviews
4.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Restaurant Review I visited this restaurant today and had a mixed experience. The food was definitely the highlight—everything tasted great and was well-prepared. However, the atmosphere was far too noisy, which made it hard to enjoy the meal. I was also disappointed with the table setting; it didn’t feel comfortable or well-arranged. The service was okay—not bad, but nothing special either. Overall, if you’re looking for good food and don’t mind a loud environment, it might be worth a visit, but I personally expected a better dining experience.
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dan VIP
Orange County13 reviews
5.0
Dined on 4 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
absolutely amazing Mediterranean food with an authentic flare. The hummus is some of the best I’ve ever tasted even in my travels to Israel! . can’t recommend highly enough!
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OpenTable Diner
Greater Boston1 review
4.0
Dined on 1 March 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Portion sizes for apps are a bit small but everything is delicious and service is top notch!
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Cory VIP
Baltimore1 review
3.0
Dined on 23 February 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
20% service fee that’s not considered a tip. Make sure you read the menu carefully, as this is deceiving, and they could just simply have raised prices of the food. This service fee likely causes servers a lot less tips than they would receive otherwise. This could be the reason servers were not very friendly or hospitable.
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RobertV
Washington DC4 reviews
5.0
Dined on 22 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was superlative; the service was attentive without being obsequious or smothering. Our waiter was extremely helpful with explaining dishes that were unfamiliar and with providing genuinely useful comparisons for levels of sweetness, pungency, etc. Charming ambience and a truly enjoyable pre-theatre dining experience. Will definitely be back, would recommend wholeheartedly.
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OpenTable Diner
New York City1 review
5.0
Dined on 22 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and service. Best moussaka in DC. Lovely Negroni, creme brûlée, and espresso
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Loren
Washington DC2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 16 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
So many different options to choose from that all looked delicious. The potatoes (hot meze) and Turkish tiramisu were standouts.
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Adaobi
Washington DC1 review
5.0
Dined on 16 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great experience. We love the food and service rendered.
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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 4.6 stars by 1724 OpenTable diners.

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

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Booked 37 times today

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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
Area
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, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://ottomantaverna.com/
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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Cold Meze

HummusUSD 9.95

HaydariUSD 9.95

AtomUSD 9.95

EzmeUSD 9.95

Pembe SultanUSD 9.95

MuhammaraUSD 9.95

Çiğ KöfteUSD 9.95

MoutabalUSD 9.95

Imam BayildiUSD 12.95

Hot Meze

Sigara BöreğiUSD 11.95

Patates KöfteUSD 11.95

Anatolian DolmaUSD 13.95

FalafelUSD 12.95

Butter ShrimpUSD 14.95

Içli KöfteUSD 14.95

Brussels SproutsUSD 9.95

Soups & Salads

Red Lentil SoupUSD 9.95

Shepherd SaladUSD 14.95

Greek SaladUSD 14.95

Meze Platters

Cold Meze PlatterUSD 23.95

Hot Meze PlatterUSD 23.95

Chef's Mixed Grill

Lamb Chops

Köfte

Chicken Şiş

Adana Kebap

Lamb şiş

Beef Kebaps

Döner KebapUSD 24.95

İskender KebapUSD 24.95

Adana KebapUSD 25.95

Beyti KebapUSD 25.95

Inegol KöfteUSD 24.95

Chicken Kebaps

Tavuk Adana KebapUSD 23.95

Tavuk Beyti KebapUSD 23.95

Tavuk ŞişUSD 23.95

Tavuk KöfteUSD 23.95

Ottoman Classics

MoussakaUSD 21.95

Lamb ŞişUSD 28.95

Grilled Lamb ChopsUSD 29.95

Shrimp CasseroleUSD 21.95

Grilled SalmonUSD 26.95

Kuru Fasulye & PilavUSD 19.95