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Ottoman Taverna, Washington, DC
Award-winning

Ottoman Taverna

4.6
4.6
1723 Reviews
$30 and under
Turkish

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2 people
19:00
Booked 30 times today
  • Good for groups
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighbourhood gem
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 11:00–14:45 Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00–14:45 Dinner Daily 15:00–21:00
  • Phone number
    (202) 847-0389
  • 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
  • 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

What 1,723 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
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

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.

1,723 Reviews
  1. Taylor

    Washington DC5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 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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  2. Samim

    Washington DC2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 3 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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  3. dan VIP

    Orange County13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    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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  4. 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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  5. 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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  6. 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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  7. 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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  8. 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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  9. 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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  10. Clyburn

    Washington DC2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Restaurant entrance is located on 4th St.., NW, around the corner from the posted address of 425 Eye St., NW. Confusing. Instead of tacking on 20% service charge, just raise menu price.

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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 1723 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
19:00
Booked 30 times today

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Google Map for Ottoman Taverna

425 I St NW, Washington, DC 20001

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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 11:00–14:45 Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00–14:45 Dinner Daily 15:00–21:00
  • 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
  • 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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