A La Turka
3.6
from - Neighborhood: Lakeview
- 3134 N. Lincoln Ave.
- Chicago, IL 60657
- 773-935-6101
- Price range: $$ ($9-$15)
This Lakeview spot has changed hands a couple of times, most recently in the fall of 2008, but the emphasis on traditional Turkish specialties remains constant. Must-try dishes include moussaka, lamb and beef shish kebab, and any of the house-made desserts. Vegetarians get more than a cursory nod with entrees such as eggplant a Turka (fresh eggplant stuffed with red and green peppers, onions and toasted almonds and topped with melted Turkish cheese) and a meat-free version of moussaka. Most of the seating is at tables, but you can also sit on cushions, Turkish style, in the romantic, fabric-draped dining room. Belly dancers perform Friday and Saturday at 9 p.m.
Getting There
- Cross Streets:
- Lincoln and Barry Avenues
- Parking:
- Paid Lot and Street. (Metered spaces in paid lot).
- Public Transportation:
- CTA Bus: Lincoln-11, Belmont-77; Brown Line "L" stop: Paulina
- Wheelchair Access:
- Yes
The Basics
- Hours:
- 11 a.m.-10:30 p.m. Sunday-Thursday; 11 a.m.-midnight Friday-Saturday
- Cuisine:
- Turkish
- Meals Served:
- Dinner and Lunch
- Price Range:
- $$ ($9-$15)
- Reservations:
- Accepted. Recommended on weekends.
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar. Turkish beers, Turkish wines, raki.
- Audience:
- Families
Features
- Carryout:
- Yes
- Private and VIP Rooms:
- Upstairs room can be rented for up to 50 people.
- Live Music:
- No
- Features:
- Late Night and Catering
- Facilities:
- Private Party and Banquet Facilities
- Worth Noting:
- Critic's choice. 3 forks. Recommended.
- Specialties:
- $8.95 lunch special available 11 a.m.-3:30 p.m., includes choice of soup or salad plus entree or two appetizers.
- Payment Methods:
- Discover Card, Mastercard, Visa, and Cash
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes
- Delivery:
- No
- Seating :
- For 111.
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"Stay AWAY"
By VMaria from Chicago, August 21, 2009
My husband and I went there for dinner and I know good turkish food believe me, this place is bad. Bad food, served cold, the named "fresh bread" ...
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"Disappointing"
By dd3 from lakeview, February 28, 2009
I had high expectations for this place going into it because of all the high ratings. The appetizer and the main dishes were luke warm and had lit...
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"Fun atmosphere - great food"
By vagabond from Lakeview, September 7, 2008
We showed up on a Saturday night without reservations and the owner happily sat us himself at one of the few open two tops. The atmosphere is cozy...
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