Kismet Turkish Restaurant

An underrated gem on the East End. Friendly service and authentic dishes. The staff are warm and attentive. The Kofte is perfectly spiced, while the Adana kebab is flavorful. Don't miss out on the Kunefe for dessert. This is a must-visit for anyone craving genuine Turkish flavors.

We decided to dine here for a special date night because my husband, who is Turkish and was longing for the taste of home, wanted to support the local community. He had even brought a colleague here previously to introduce them to the cuisine, but unfortunately, they didn't enjoy it. Additionally, it was convenient for me as my workplace is in the neighborhood. Regrettably, our visit turned out to be a significant disappointment. The only highlight was the complimentary bread. We opted for a dinner tray for two, which promised a selection of various meats. However, the Adana kebab was dry and lacked cohesion, the chicken was both dry and devoid of flavor, and the beef cubes were overly tough. The kofte fell far short of our expectations. As we became aware of the food's disappointing quality, we attempted to cancel our order for the Kunefe dessert, but it was already in preparation. Our suspicions were confirmed when the dessert arrived without the expected cheesy goodness, and its bottom lacked the desired crispiness. It was an overall letdown. I had hoped to share an Instagram post showcasing the delightful cheese pull from the Kunefe, but unfortunately, there was no cheese to be found. On a positive note, the server provided good service throughout our meal.

The high reviews are well deserved. This place is delicious, very fairly priced, and the service is really lovely. They gave us an appetizer of Ezme a beautiful spicy tomato salad/dip with housemade flatbread on the house. The chicken kebab was extremely tender and tasty, and the cheese pide was crispy, salty and satisfying. There is a surprising lovely patio in the back though the main room lacks some ambiance. But prices are great, food is delicious and service is sweet. Highly recommended. Vegetarian options: Falafel, cheese pide.

We got here after 10 pm. Our server was upbeat and very hospitable. I was craving lentil soup and ordered it as an appetizer ,the kids wanted a cheese pide. We also got an iskender. My kids absolutely loved the pide , and I devoured that lentil soup. It was soo good. The iskender was very rich in flavour.The homemade yogurt had the right consistency, and the freshly made bread under the meat was just as delicious. This spot is such a hidden gem. After my meal I asked the chef about the meat , that was a long and healthy discussion , about different types of meat and the region they are brought up in. Great group.of guys who actually care about the food you eat. After our meal we just sat and looked out the window, with the kids, enjoying the summer night. if we didn't have out kids around we would have stayed longer enjoying more tea and ordering sweets. I would highly recommend this place to anyone Kid-friendliness: Very engaging, friendly, and hospitable

Very happy to have Kismet open in our neighbourhood! The food was fresh and delicious. We enjoyed the chicken doner and cheese pide and kunefe for dessert. The prices were reasonable and portions were more generous than we expected compared to other Turkish restaurants. Thank you, Okan, for your friendly and gracious service! Highly recommend! We will definitely return.

The staff here is incredibly friendly. Really kind and offered tea. Ordered the chicken doner, cheese pide, and the kunafe for dessert. All in all the cheese pide was the best. The doner I felt was lacking as the meat inside felt cold. The complimentary bread to start was amazing. The kunafe dessert was a bit disappointing- felt a bit sweeter than others I've had. The patio at the back was beautiful.

Found another clean Turkish restaurant with amazing food. Staff Turkish name translates to Mountain recommended the kofta and it was delicious. The food portion was filling and included 6 pieces of kafta/kofta kebab with bulgur and fries and came with bread and sauce forgot it’s name. Definitely will be returning regularly Food: 5/5

So If You're a Turkish Food Lover, here is not a good option for you! However they're incredibly polite and kind full, but the food quality was not that we expected from a Turkish Restaurant in the Queen Street! The cheese of Cheese Pide has a bad taste! The Iskandar Kabab has not a good Doner on it and their bread which is the most important item on a Turkish cuisine was a very normal and not hot! Lahmacun was awful and after all, they didn't offer a complementary Tea to us!

I visited there for recommending by Turkish friends. Server was so kind and friendly. Food was perfect.Food: 5/5

Best new resto in the area. I got the chicken kebab and it was so fresh and delicious. The dishes seem to be made with lots of love and care. Also a great seating area with open garage door front. Love it!

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