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The appetizer platter was delicious. Great way to sample everything. It is not a large space, so it felt somewhat intimate. The decor was charming and the service first rate. I would recommend this place 100%. It's surprising because it does not look like much from the outside, but you will be glad you chose this spot.","rating":{"food":5,"service":5,"ambience":5,"value":5,"noise":"MODERATE","overall":5,"__typename":"ReviewRating"},"user":{"numOfApprovedReviews":20,"nickname":"Kristee","metro":{"metroId":62,"displayName":"Pittsburgh","__typename":"Metro"},"initials":"K","isVip":null,"isLoggedInUser":false,"profileColor":"PUMPKIN","profilePhoto":{"photoBySize":null,"__typename":"PublicDinerProfilePhoto"},"__typename":"ReviewUser"},"helpfulness":{"up":0,"down":0,"score":0,"__typename":"ReviewHelpfulness"},"publicRestaurantReply":null,"submittedDateTime":"2025-05-13T12:38:35Z","dinedDateTime":"2025-05-10T18:30:00-04:00","type":"OPENTABLEVERIFIED","fromPreviousConcept":false,"highlight":null,"photos":[],"__typename":"ReviewSearchResult"},{"reviewId":"OT-1389547-592-160104884776","text":"Overall a fantastic experience. The food and staff were wonderful. We will definitely be back again. The best Mediterranean restaurant we have been to in the Pittsburgh area. Be sure to get the falafel appetizer and the chocolate baklava, absolutely amazing. A great way to start and finish the meal.","rating":{"food":5,"service":5,"ambience":5,"value":5,"noise":"MODERATE","overall":5,"__typename":"ReviewRating"},"user":{"numOfApprovedReviews":11,"nickname":"Cliff","metro":{"metroId":62,"displayName":"Pittsburgh","__typename":"Metro"},"initials":"C","isVip":null,"isLoggedInUser":false,"profileColor":"MUSTARD","profilePhoto":{"photoBySize":null,"__typename":"PublicDinerProfilePhoto"},"__typename":"ReviewUser"},"helpfulness":{"up":0,"down":0,"score":0,"__typename":"ReviewHelpfulness"},"publicRestaurantReply":null,"submittedDateTime":"2025-05-06T14:26:19Z","dinedDateTime":"2025-05-03T17:30:00-04:00","type":"OPENTABLEVERIFIED","fromPreviousConcept":false,"highlight":null,"photos":[],"__typename":"ReviewSearchResult"},{"reviewId":"OT-1389547-516-190035493559","text":"We enjoyed everything about our recent experience. The service is terrific. The staff really cares about making your experience as good as possible. 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Step into a culinary journey through Turkey at Ottoman Delights, where every meal is a celebration of rich heritage and vibrant flavors. Our cozy, elegantly appointed space evokes the warmth and charm of traditional Turkish hospitality, with intricate mosaics, plush textiles, and ambient lighting setting the perfect backdrop for your dining experience. Our menu is a tribute to Turkey’s diverse regions, featuring a delectable array of dishes crafted from the freshest ingredients.
Fried eggplant in sauce from tomatoes, onions and garlic
Spicy EzmeUS$6.50
Spicy mixture of finely chopped tomatoes, onions, red and green bell peppers and Turkish spices
HaydariUS$6.50
Thick homemade yogurt with chopped walnuts, garlic, dill and mint.
TabuliUS$6.50
Bulgur wheat with parsley, green onions, red onions, red pepper
PiyazUS$6.50
White beans, red pepper, parsley, red onion, tomatoes, olive oil and vinegar.
Sm Mixed AppetizerUS$14.99
Combination of 5 cold appetizers, chef's choice
Lg Mixed AppetizerUS$17.99
Combination of all 8 cold appetizers.
Hot Appetizers
FalafelUS$9.99
Ground chickpeas, chopped fresh vegetables, and flour formed into a patty and fried until golden brown
Cig Kofte BorekUS$9.99
Phyllo dough stuffed with feta cheese and dill and deep fried, served with cacik sauce
Spinach BorekUS$9.99
Phyllo dough stuffed with sauteed spinach and onion and deep fried, served with cacik sauce
BorekUS$10.99
Deep fried, served with our homemade special cocktail sauce and yogurt garlic sauce
ZucchiniUS$9.99
Fried patties of zucchini with dry mint, carrot, cheese, eggs, flour and Turkish spices served with cacik sauce
Vegeterian Entrees
Vegie Appetizers PlatterUS$16.99
Served with falafel, cigarrette borek, spinach borek, zucchini, and homemade rice
Falafel & Zucchini PlatterUS$16.99
Fried zucchinis and falafel served with hummus, cacik sauce and rice
Grilled Veggie PlatterUS$16.99
Grilled zucchinis, mushrooms, tomatoes, eggplants, red bell peppers, green peppers, and onions served with homemade rice
Lamb Entrees
Filet Mignon Shish KebabUS$22.99
Cubes of delicately marinated beef, skewered and grilled
Shish KebabUS$19.99
Charbroiled lamb cuts, cooked on skewers and delicately marinated in Turkish spices
Izgara Kofte (4 pieces)US$18.99
Charbroiled ground lamb patties delicately seasoned with special house spices
Lamb AdanaUS$20.99
Finely minced lamb mixed with red peppers and spices, skewered and chargrilled
Beyti KebabUS$21.99
A dish of Turkish origin consisting of ground beef or lamb, grilled on a skewer and served wrapped in lavash and topped with tomato sauce and yogurt
Lamb Chops (4 pieces)US$27.99
Marinated by hand and grilled to perfection
Adana KebabUS$21.99
Turkish origin made of meat cooked on a vertical rotisserie, seasoned meat stacked in the shape of an inverted cone is turned slowly on the rotisserie, next to a vertical cooking element
Iskender KebabUS$22.99
Turkish dish that consists of sliced doner keat meat topped with hot tomato sauce over pieces of pita bread
Mixed GrillUS$48.99
Includes: pieces of lamb adana, pieces of izgara kofte, pieces of lamb shish kebab, pieces of lamb chops, doner kebab
Chicken Entrees
Chicken KebabUS$18.99
Chunks of chicken breast marinated with herbs and spices
Chicken AdanaUS$17.99
Seasoned ground chicken, cooked on skewers and delicately marinated in Turkish spices
Chicken GyroUS$38.99
Turkish origin made of chicken thigh cooked on a vertical rotisserie, seasoned meat stacked in the shape of an inverted cone is turned slowly on the rotisserie, next to a vertical cooking element
Seafood Entrees
Salmon KebabUS$23.99
Fresh seasoned grilled salmon served with green garden salad and homemade rice
Shrimp KebabUS$23.99
Marinated jumbo grilled shrimp kebab served with green garden salad and homemade rice
BranzinoUS$26.99
Whole or fillet, grilled, served with green garden salad
DoradoUS$26.99
Whole or fillet, grilled, served with green garden salad
What 23 people are saying
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4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
4.9Food
4.9Service
4.6Ambience
4.9Value
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Best Food
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Neighbourhood gem
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Istanbloom Mediterranean Restaurant offers "delicious Turkish food," with dishes like lamb kebabs and appetizers like hummus. Guests praise the "exceptional friendly service," "charming decor," and an "intimate" atmosphere. Despite its modest exterior, Istanbloom provides a "fantastic experience" with a variety of flavorful and authentic Mediterranean options.
23 Reviews
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DP VIP
Pittsburgh101 reviews
5.0
Dined on 25 June 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 4
We both had lamb dishes and were tender & moist - perfectly cooked. Will definitely be back
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Shari
Pittsburgh2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 15 June 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
We enjoy going to Mediterranean restaurants and glad we found Instanbloom when we were in the neighborhood. The food is excellent and our waiter was great. We had the gluten free rice pudding for dessert was special.
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Mary VIP
Pittsburgh16 reviews
5.0
Dined on 4 June 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Delicious Turkish food, very flavorful and nicely presented. We shared tasty cigarette borek, hummus and baba ganoush appetizers with wonderful home baked bread for dipping. For our main courses, three of us had lamb Adana Kebabs, nicely spiced and moist. Others had Shish Kebab and Chicken Kebab. We were all delighted with the food and service. The lunch entree portions are a perfect size so one can try an assortment of the numerous cold and hot appetizers. Turkish wines and Efes beer were the perfect accompaniments to our meals. The owner, Mr Akyuz, was a welcoming host. We wish him much success with Istanbloom and look forward to returning soon. Thank you!
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David VIP
Pittsburgh15 reviews
5.0
Dined on 24 May 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Very solid Mediterranean restaurant. Food was flavorful and well prepared. Service was attentive and cordial. Will go back.
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Kenneth
New York City11 reviews
5.0
Dined on 17 May 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Turkish food is relatively new to Pittsburgh. Instanbloom does not look like much from the outside but inside was done well. The food was very good especially the mixed appetizer. Been there twice now and will be back.
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Patricia
Pittsburgh38 reviews
5.0
Dined on 16 May 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Everything was great - from the server to the food! Very nice ambiance! Hummus, fresh warm bread, grape leaves for our starter was superb! I really enjoyed my shrimp!
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Eileen
Washington, D.C. Area1 review
5.0
Dined on 11 May 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Exceptional friendly service and food was amazing! We look forward to returning!
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Kristee
Pittsburgh20 reviews
5.0
Dined on 10 May 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Excellent food! As a group, we shared a great bottle of Turkish wine and the large appetizer platter then individual entrees. Everyone was happy with what they ordered. The appetizer platter was delicious. Great way to sample everything. It is not a large space, so it felt somewhat intimate. The decor was charming and the service first rate. I would recommend this place 100%. It's surprising because it does not look like much from the outside, but you will be glad you chose this spot.
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Cliff
Pittsburgh11 reviews
5.0
Dined on 3 May 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Overall a fantastic experience. The food and staff were wonderful. We will definitely be back again. The best Mediterranean restaurant we have been to in the Pittsburgh area. Be sure to get the falafel appetizer and the chocolate baklava, absolutely amazing. A great way to start and finish the meal.
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Sandor
Cleveland / Akron / Canton4 reviews
5.0
Dined on 29 March 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
We enjoyed everything about our recent experience. The service is terrific. The staff really cares about making your experience as good as possible. We also enjoyed tasing the beautifully-flavored meats and appetizers. Will definitely return!
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Istanbloom Mediterranean Restaurant is rated 4.9 stars by 23 OpenTable diners.
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