Turquoise

Name: Turquoise
Address: 2147 W Roscoe, Chicago, IL, United States, 60618
Telephone: (773) 549-3523
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.6

4.6

1231 Reviews

$30 and under

Mediterranean

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2 people

29 Dec 2024

7:00 pm

Booked 16 times today

Neighbourhood gem
Charming
Good for groups

Turquoise Restaurant was established in 2002 in Roscoe Village. We became known for our wide selection of Turkish-inspired Mediterranean dishes and drinks. Nestled in the middle of Roscoe Village, Turquoise Restaurant takes pride in being a part of such a culturally diverse neighborhood.
While Turquoise Restaurant continues to showcase it’s inspiring and sophisticated Turkish dishes, Chef Ezgi Bozdas adds personalized touches to the service and customer care to ensure that Turquoise Restaurant captures the essence and expectations of today's diners.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Mediterranean, Turkish, Italian
Hours of Operation
Brunch Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Mon–Sat 11:00 am–5:00 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 2:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(773) 549-3523
Website
http://www.turquoisedining.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive Chef
Chef Ezgi Bozdas
Catering
Catering options are available. Call The restaurant for more information.
Private party facilities
Private events available. Call restaurant for more information.

Location
2147 W Roscoe, Chicago, IL 60618
Area
Roscoe Village
Cross Street
No street Meter or Permit required. free parking
Parking details
Free Street Parking, No meter or permit on the street
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Turkish Feta SaladUSD 16.00
Romaine heart, tomato, cucumber, red onion, scallion, parsley, feta cheese & lemon vinaigrette dressing
- Dressing on the SideUSD 0.00
- NutsUSD 0.00
- CheeseUSD 0.00
- Red OnionsUSD 0.00
- TomatoUSD 0.00
- CucumberUSD 0.00
- ParsleyUSD 0.00
- Green OnionsUSD 0.00
- ProteinUSD 0.00
- cheese on the sideUSD 0.00
Turquoise SaladUSD 15.00
Arugula, candied walnut, citrus marinated fennel, poached pear, asiago cheese & pomegranate reduction
- Dressing on the SideUSD 0.00
- NutsUSD 0.00
- CheeseUSD 0.00
- Red OnionsUSD 0.00
- TomatoUSD 0.00
- CucumberUSD 0.00
- ParsleyUSD 0.00
- Green OnionsUSD 0.00
- ProteinUSD 0.00
- cheese on the sideUSD 0.00
Shepherd SaladUSD 15.00
Tomato, cucumber, red onion, scallion, parsley & lemon vinaigrette dressing
- Dressing on the SideUSD 0.00
- NutsUSD 0.00
- CheeseUSD 0.00
- Red OnionsUSD 0.00
- TomatoUSD 0.00
- CucumberUSD 0.00
- ParsleyUSD 0.00
- Green OnionsUSD 0.00
- ProteinUSD 0.00
- cheese on the sideUSD 0.00
- DressingUSD 0.00
Beet Quinoa SaladUSD 17.00
Roasted beet, quinoa, goat cheese, roasted almond & champagne reduction
- Dressing on the SideUSD 0.00
- NutsUSD 0.00
- CheeseUSD 0.00
- Red OnionsUSD 0.00
- TomatoUSD 0.00
- CucumberUSD 0.00
- ParsleyUSD 0.00
- Green OnionsUSD 0.00
- ProteinUSD 0.00
- cheese on the sideUSD 0.00
- DressingUSD 0.00
- Chicken kebabUSD 15.00
- ShrimpUSD 12.00
- ScallopUSD 24.00
- Adana KebabUSD 14.00
- FalafelUSD 9.00

Hot Appetizers

Grilled CalamariUSD 17.00
Served on arugula, cherry tomato, red onion, radish, caper, roasted potato & tartar sauce
Fried CalamariUSD 17.00
Lightly battered served with cocktail sauce & lemon wedge
Mucver - Zucchini FrittersUSD 13.00
Fried zucchini, carrot, garden herbs, feta cheese served with tzatziki sauce
Su Borek (Turkish Lasagna)USD 15.00
Homemade layered dough filled with feta cheese & dill
FalafelUSD 13.00
Deep fried falafel balls made from ground chickpeas, garden herbs and spices

Cold Appetizers

Confit Garlic HummusUSD 9.00
Garbanzo beans, tahini, lemon, evoo served with celery, carrot & chips
Eggplant Salad (Patlican Salatasi)USD 11.00
Smoked eggplant, garlic, tomato, roasted bellpepper, garden herbs
Harissa - AcukaUSD 9.00
Smoked red bellpepper, sun-dried tomato, walnut & evoo
Mezze PlatterUSD 37.00
Hummus, eggplant salad, acuka, zucchini fritters, borek & falafel
Carrot dipUSD 9.00

Kebabs

Beef KebabUSD 31.00
Seasoned and grilled beef tenderloin served with rice, cabbage salad & tzatziki sauce
- RareUSD 0.00
- Medium RareUSD 0.00
- MediumUSD 0.00
- Medium WellUSD 0.00
- Well DoneUSD 0.00
Adana KebabUSD 29.00
Two skewers of red pepper seasoned ground lamb served with rice, cabbage salad & tzatziki sauce
Chicken KebabUSD 25.00
Marinated amish chicken breast served with rice, cabbage salad & tzatziki sauce
Turquoise Mix Grill KebabUSD 35.00
Chicken & beef kebab, grilled salmon, sea scallop, shrimps served with rice, cabbage salad & tzatziki sauce
- RareUSD 0.00
- Medium RareUSD 0.00
- MediumUSD 0.00
- Medium WellUSD 0.00
- Well DoneUSD 0.00
Meat ComaUSD 148.00
A large plate for 4 people // Beef & chicken & adana kebab, kofta, lamb chop served with rice, cabbage salad & tzatziki sauce
- RareUSD 0.00
- Medium RareUSD 0.00
- MediumUSD 0.00
- Medium WellUSD 0.00
- Well DoneUSD 0.00

Mediterranean Dishes

Lamb ChopsUSD 42.00
Served with mashed potato and grilled asparagus
- RareUSD 0.00
- Medium RareUSD 0.00
- MediumUSD 0.00
- Medium WellUSD 0.00
- Well DoneUSD 0.00
Colorado Lamb ShankUSD 42.00
Slow roasted & braised lamb shank over vegetable risotto
Ossobuco alla MilaneseUSD 37.00
Slow roasted & braised veal shank over creamy polenta, parmesan gremolota
Lemon ChickenUSD 25.00
Chicken breast medallion, lemon butter sauce, caper, cherry tomato, basil over sauteed spinach & roasted potato
Risotto del PresidenteUSD 31.00
Arborio, shrimp, scallop, shiitake, porcini mushroom, sun-dried tomato, basil, cream, butter & parmesan cheese
Seafood Tagliatelle PastaUSD 31.00
Tagliatelle pasta with chef special's house sauce, shrimp & scallop
Salmon a la Pomodoro RomanoUSD 31.00
Scottish wild salmon served over gnocchi, cherry tomato, butter sauce & parmesan cheese
- RareUSD 0.00
- Medium RareUSD 0.00
- MediumUSD 0.00
- Medium WellUSD 0.00
- Well DoneUSD 0.00
Mediterranean BranzinoUSD 37.00
Pan seared mediterranean fillet branzino served with any side dishes
- Brussels SproutUSD 0.00
- Sauteed SpinachUSD 0.00
- Jasmine RiceUSD 0.00
- Mashed PotatoesUSD 0.00
- French FriesUSD 0.00
- AsparagusUSD 0.00
- Mixed VegetablesUSD 0.00
- Steamed BroccoliUSD 0.00
- House SaladUSD 0.00
Sultan's Delight (Hunkar Begendi)USD 29.00
Slow roasted & braised lamb shank chunk served over smoked mozzarella eggplant puree
MantiUSD 25.00
Grandma's dumpling stuffed with ground beef served with yogurt, tomato sauce, chili pepper & mint
MusselsUSD 23.00
Mussels steamed in white wine, cream, cherry tomatoes, garlic, garden herbs

Vegetarian Dishes

Imam Bayildi (Priest Fainted) with riceUSD 25.00
Roasted baby eggplant stuffed with red & green bell pepper, onion, tomato, garlic served with rice
Risotto FunghiUSD 26.00
Arboria, shiitake, porchini mushroom, sun-dried tomato, basil, cream, butter & parmesan cheese
Turkish DelightUSD 21.00
Confit garlic hummus served with mixed vegetables and dried fruits

Kids Menu

Penne PastaUSD 16.00
- Marinara SauceUSD 0.00
- Butter and CheeseUSD 0.00
Chicken Tender & friesUSD 18.00

Side Dishes

Rice PilafUSD 7.00
Steamed BroccoliUSD 9.00
French FriesUSD 8.00
Organic Mixed VegetablesUSD 11.00
Brussel SproutsUSD 11.00
Mashed PotatoUSD 8.00
Sauteed SpinachUSD 9.00
AsparagusUSD 11.00

Artisan Cheeses

Artisan CheesesUSD 18.00
Chef's choice of cheeses below, homemade jam and wafflecracker, grapes and nut.

Charcuterie

Assorted Sliced Meats & Variety Antipasto charcuterieUSD 17.00
--Assorted sliced meats: garnished with house-made pickle and roasted olives. --Variety Antipasto: Made with the finest prosciutto, Italian dry salami and dry coppa.

Pide (House Made Flatbread)

Lahmacun (Turkish Pizza)USD 15.00
crispy thin flat dough | ground lamb | special spices | arugula | tomato | lemon
Potatoes, shishito pepper & cheese flat breadUSD 21.00
Cheese flat breadUSD 19.00
Cheese & Eggs flat breadUSD 21.00
Spinach, caramelized onion, mushroom & Mozzarella Cheese flat breadUSD 24.00
Cheese & Beef Chorizo flat breadUSD 25.00
Chicken & cheese flat breadUSD 25.00
Cured Beef Pastrami & cheese flat breadUSD 25.00
Diced Lamb flat breadUSD 26.00
Diced Lamb | Mozzarella flat breadUSD 27.00

Small Plates

Flaming Saganaki CheeseUSD 16.00
Flambe tableside Kasseri cheese with pepper jelly
Cigar Spring RollsUSD 14.00
Feta cheese with parsley
Whipped Greek Feta Cheese & Roasted OlivesUSD 16.00
Truffle Honey
Braised Lemon Artichoke BottomsUSD 18.00
Carrots, peas & potatoes
Stuffed AubergineUSD 18.00
Roasted sweet bell pepper, onion, tomatoes & provolone
Seared Sea ScallopsUSD 32.00
Pass puree
Grilled Baby OctopusUSD 18.00
Fennel, radish, tomatoes wedges, lemon vinaigrette

Extras

Loaf of BreadUSD 6.00
1 whole loaf bread
Hot SauceUSD 2.00
Tzatziki SauceUSD 2.50
SubstitutionUSD 4.00

Dessert

BaklavaUSD 13.00
Homemade flakey dough, filled with pistachios
KazandibiUSD 13.00
Traditional Turkish custard, vanilla, served with a raspberry compote and confectioners sugar
Creme BruleUSD 13.00
Dessert of the dayUSD 13.00
TiramisuUSD 13.00

What 1,231 people are saying

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
4.5Service
4.5Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Chicago / Illinois
Mediterranean
Chicago
Mediterranean

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Turquoise offers an exceptional dining experience with "outstanding" Turkish and Mediterranean cuisine. Guests consistently praise the "fantastic" food, including must-try dishes like Hunkar Begendi and baklava. The atmosphere is warm and inviting, complemented by attentive service. From brunch to dinner celebrations, Turquoise is a "highly recommended" culinary destination.

1,231 Reviews

M
Mitchell
VIP
Chicago
16 reviews
4.0
16 reviews
Dined today
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We really enjoyed the appetizers. The server Ada was very helpful with her recommendations.
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Reva
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food, great service and we loved the live music.
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Pedro
Chicago
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Great experience overall. I went there on Christmas Day with a large party. We had a reservation and the table was ready when we arrived. The staff was very accommodating and served us immediately. Our server, Ferkan, made some great recommendations and we felt very well treated. Good was delicious and fairly priced. Highly recommended!
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Anne
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was my 5th visit to Turquoise, and it measured up with all my previous visits, and it was also enjoyed by my two friends who had never been there before. The food was delicious, the atmosphere was pleasant, not noisy, and the temperature of the room was perfect. The service was really excellent, we did not wait for anything, and I changed my one order and they were very kind in doing that. My one observation was the attentiveness of the servers was too quick at times with, for instance, my coffee was removed before I was finished. The baklava is excellent. I highly recommend Turquoise Cafe.
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Marie
Chicago
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Quick service able to allow my food changes Good recommendations Will return
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Krystal
Chicago
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
I enjoyed our experience at Turquoise. The customer service was very good and the drinks were tasty. The food was great as well, especially the squid appetizer.
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Frank
Richmond
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
I'm grateful to have found a restaurant open on Christmas Eve, but the overall experience was mediocre. Nothing was 'bad' per se . . . . more of a 'meh'. I most likely wouldn't go back.
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Dan
Chicago
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We’ve had Mediterranean food at many different restaurants but this was one of the best. The Lahmacun (Turkish pizza) was delicious as well as the Bronzino and risotto. The entire wait staff was extremely friendly to everyone who was there to dine in or pick up carry out. Highly recommend.
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Tom
Orlando
22 reviews
5.0
22 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Excellent food and service. We started with flaming saganaki then Kafta kabob and seafood pasta. Ended the meal with baklavas Highly recommend this place!
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Max
New York City
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 15 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Gracious staff and delicious food. I have been to Turquoise many times and never been disappointed.
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FAQs

Turquoise offers delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Turquoise also offers takeaway which you can order by calling the restaurant at (773) 549-3523.

Turquoise is rated 4.6 stars by 1231 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

29 Dec 2024

7:00 pm

Booked 16 times today

Order delivery or takeout

2147 W Roscoe, Chicago, IL 60618

Additional information

Cross Street
No street Meter or Permit required. free parking
Area
Roscoe Village
Hours of Operation
Brunch Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Mon–Sat 11:00 am–5:00 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 2:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Mediterranean, Turkish, Italian
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Free Street Parking, No meter or permit on the street
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Chef Ezgi Bozdas
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.turquoisedining.com/
Phone number
(773) 549-3523
Catering
Catering options are available. Call The restaurant for more information.
Private party facilities
Private events available. Call restaurant for more information.

Turquoise

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Soup

Classic Turkish Lentil SoupUSD 11.00

French Onion SoupUSD 11.00

Salads

Turkish Feta SaladUSD 16.00

Turquoise SaladUSD 15.00

Shepherd SaladUSD 15.00

Beet Quinoa SaladUSD 17.00

Hot Appetizers

Grilled CalamariUSD 17.00

Fried CalamariUSD 17.00

Mucver - Zucchini FrittersUSD 13.00

Su Borek (Turkish Lasagna)USD 15.00

FalafelUSD 13.00

Cold Appetizers

Confit Garlic HummusUSD 9.00

Eggplant Salad (Patlican Salatasi)USD 11.00

Harissa - AcukaUSD 9.00

Mezze PlatterUSD 37.00

Carrot dipUSD 9.00

Kebabs

Beef KebabUSD 31.00

Adana KebabUSD 29.00

Chicken KebabUSD 25.00

Turquoise Mix Grill KebabUSD 35.00

Meat ComaUSD 148.00

Mediterranean Dishes

Lamb ChopsUSD 42.00

Colorado Lamb ShankUSD 42.00

Ossobuco alla MilaneseUSD 37.00

Lemon ChickenUSD 25.00

Risotto del PresidenteUSD 31.00

Seafood Tagliatelle PastaUSD 31.00

Salmon a la Pomodoro RomanoUSD 31.00

Mediterranean BranzinoUSD 37.00

Sultan's Delight (Hunkar Begendi)USD 29.00

MantiUSD 25.00

MusselsUSD 23.00

Vegetarian Dishes

Imam Bayildi (Priest Fainted) with riceUSD 25.00

Risotto FunghiUSD 26.00

Turkish DelightUSD 21.00

Kids Menu

Penne PastaUSD 16.00

Chicken Tender & friesUSD 18.00

Side Dishes

Rice PilafUSD 7.00

Steamed BroccoliUSD 9.00

French FriesUSD 8.00

Organic Mixed VegetablesUSD 11.00

Brussel SproutsUSD 11.00

Mashed PotatoUSD 8.00

Sauteed SpinachUSD 9.00

AsparagusUSD 11.00

Artisan Cheeses

Artisan CheesesUSD 18.00

Charcuterie

Assorted Sliced Meats & Variety Antipasto charcuterieUSD 17.00

Pide (House Made Flatbread)

Lahmacun (Turkish Pizza)USD 15.00

Potatoes, shishito pepper & cheese flat breadUSD 21.00

Cheese flat breadUSD 19.00

Cheese & Eggs flat breadUSD 21.00

Spinach, caramelized onion, mushroom & Mozzarella Cheese flat breadUSD 24.00

Cheese & Beef Chorizo flat breadUSD 25.00

Chicken & cheese flat breadUSD 25.00

Cured Beef Pastrami & cheese flat breadUSD 25.00

Diced Lamb flat breadUSD 26.00

Diced Lamb | Mozzarella flat breadUSD 27.00

Small Plates

Flaming Saganaki CheeseUSD 16.00

Cigar Spring RollsUSD 14.00

Whipped Greek Feta Cheese & Roasted OlivesUSD 16.00

Braised Lemon Artichoke BottomsUSD 18.00

Stuffed AubergineUSD 18.00

Seared Sea ScallopsUSD 32.00