Jumping Juniper! Sound the Horns! 🎉🎉You have got to put a pin 📌 on your map to come here. My wife and I drove out to Vienna, Virginia, to eat at this special place. We have a desire for something Mediterranean, something special for our platter today. Then there it was, Istanbul Blue! We walked in
This is the most stylish restaurant with characteristic flooring I have seen since I came to America. The location is great, it's a very friendly,warm place. Mr. Ismet, the chef and owner, is a school in his own right. She has prepared meals for many famous people over the years. His experience, his
Istanbul Blue is undoubtedly a gem among Turkish restaurants in the DMV area. From the first bite, it's evident that the chef pours heart and soul into each dish, creating an unforgettable experience. The authenticity of the atmosphere adds to the overall charm, making the dining experience truly sp
Good place. Stuff is friendly. Food is not perfect. Food quantity is ok.
Delicious food and excellent service. One of our favourite places for me
This restaurant has everything you would expect from a high priced place at reasonable price. Warm, cozy atmosphere with smiling, genuinely happy staff welcoming you at the door. The food is halal and great. The lamb shank, wi
excellent food… delicious and bursting with flavor. chef ismet personally greeted us, which made us feel welcomed!
we started off with lentil soup and the smoked eggplant app.
entree we had lamb shank, mixed grill, and doner pidet!
finished off with turkish tea and kunafa. tasty!
The place is small, clean, neat, and classy. I got the appetize sampler, and its worth every penny. I got overwhelmed with the menu, and I asked the waiter to surprise me. My only regret is that I did not ask him the name of the food and will not be able to order it again. My wife got the " all meat
One of the most authentic Turkish restaurants around.
The atmosphere is very cozy, makes you want to sit down for hours. The food itself really does give you a taste of Turkey without having to travel across the country. The chef knows his work especially when making doner, I’ve lived in Turkey and
We were in the mood to try something different. I have only had Turkish food a several times. We decided to give Instanbul Blue visit. This place has received quite few good reviews on yelp. It is a small resturant in a stripmall. The resturant is small and cozy. There were not a lot of customers th
Went here for the first time for my mother's birthday. The waiter was on top of his game and Chef Ismet's food was amazing! If you get the lentil soup, make sure you get the bowl - not a cup! You'll be wanting more!!
Me and my husband went to this restaurant to celebrate our first wedding anniversary. I'm from Turkey and he's American and we met in Ankara (the capital of Turkey) and dated 4 yrs there and had tons of memories before we got married, so we purely wanted to vivify our first memories by eating some r
The food was excellent. Everything was fresh, delicious, and came out hot and fresh. We had steak, lamb, donner, and chicken and it was all cooked perfectly. I think it was also a very reasonably priced meal, especially considering how much meat came with each platter. Our waitress was also very ple
Absolutely wonderful place. The service was great and the food will keep you coming back for more. Chef Ismet Gezgec is a true master at his craft. Hands down the best hummus I have ever tried. Mixed grille was outstanding, the lentil soup, I could go on and on...
Great atmosphere! Great experience!
The Turkish Pide (pictured) is amazingly tasty, and the lentil soup is wonderful. The atmosphere is relaxed and quiet so conversation is easy. The service is prompt, helpful and kind. This restaurant is a local treasure and has my highest recommendation.
We went for lunch in late April, 2022. I had Chicken Yogurt and my two dining companions both had Adana Yogurt (beef and lamb). I always say that cooking chicken breast just right shows a chef's calibre. If overcooked, the meat would be tough and chewy. My chicken cubes were tender and juicy. It was
Chef Ismet always goes out of his way to make sure the food is wonderful. He is one of the finest chefs in the area and the food is always fresh, imaginative, flavorful and the portions are great. His flavors and seasoning are great and his classical approach to the cuisine is very refreshing.
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A really great place for dine in. Food was super delicious and very flavorful!! The staff was so friendly and helpful. Our favorite was the Adana Kebob. Will return to try other things on the menu.
We are on a limited time/distance schedule so I was looking for a non-chain, special to the area restaurant. I found Istanbul Blue on Google and I'm so glad I did. The staff was friendly and the food choices provided variety. My vegetarian friend was able to order off the menu with ease. We had the
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