Taksim

Average User Rating

8.9

Amazing

About Taksim

Taksim is a Turkish restaurant located in the Upper East Side neighborhood at 1030 Second Ave. (bet. 54th & 55th Sts.) in New York, NY 10021. Taksim has been described as an Amazing Turkish restaurant and has received an average rating of 8.9 by our members.

Quick Facts

Cuisine: Turkish
Accepts Credit Card: N/A
Parking: N/A

Atmosphere: N/A
Take Reservations: N/A
Serves Alcohol: N/A
Smoking Allowed:No

User Reviews for Taksim

food		“...We loved this place on our last visit. Good food at an affordable price with excellent service... “...very good food... “...The service and wait staff were very slow and very inatentive. The lunch entrees were cooked well but bland... “... The space is cute but underwhelming but they make up for it with friendliness. The food though hit the spot... “...Very good food. Honestly, some of the best hummus I've ever had... “... Recently they upgraded to more s.We were somewhat concerned by what we perceived as a wrong trend but the food remains excellent and has even improved...
ambiance		“...Run by a young and friendly Turkish group that prepares fresh and delicious food - tender lamb, outstanding stuffed vine leaves, and a good range of appetizers and Turikish wine in a cheerful casual environment... “...We came out for Thanksgiving Dinner with a party of 8 and we were pleasantly surprised with our overall experience. Across the street from Columbia U... “...Such a wonderful surprise. We had looked up places and decided this is where we would go... “...There is good news and bad news about Taksim. The good is that the prices are fair, and the falafel sandwich/platter is the truly one of the best I hav... “...Excellent Turkish restaurant.We are regulars...
service		“...I was hungry and had some time to kill so I stopped in to this little turkish place.... “... They have no problem sitting on the phone with you arguing this issue, but aga. With horrible service and zero flexibility like, they lose my business... “...Excellent salads,meats(best mixed grill for2), stuffed cabbage,whole grilled Barnzino,all is good. Excellent service...
value		“...Nice variety on the menu including great vegetarian options. Quality of food was excellent We ate there before a concert at the Cathedral... “...I really enjoyed this place when I dined in - but when I recently got take out I was completely underwhelmed. I also noticed they no longer seem to ha... “...Been here more than once, and I'm never disappointed. The fish is excellent, and prices are decent... “...Cool little neighborhood bistro for traditional Turkish food. Great value...
restaurant		“... Don't give this restaurant your business. If you must, try to order carry out, ask them to place the doggy bags outside the door, and run away, so tha... “... The prices didn't break the bank like some places atte. I would recommend this restaurant to others in a heartbeat and look forward to our next visit!... “... We had looked up places and decided this is where we would go. On the way though we passed packed restaurant after packed restaurant... “... The dine-in minimum is $12 (even when there is no one in the restaurant). I actually called and kept adding things I did not want to my order to get t...
lamb		“...I always go with my baby in a stroller and they treat us nicely and very kindely. I feel at home there!... “...Got the lamb kebob sandwich. Excellent flavor... “...Went here last week and ordered the lamb sandwich (as opposed to the platter). The sandwich was just ok - sort of boring and they served it on this big... “...One of the best middle eastern places. Grape leaves are delicious as well as any lamb dish...
salad		“... I haven't eaten anything I did. The appetizers are superb; try the elephant beans, the zucchini and eggplant salad, the cheese burek or the artichokes... “... Our table managed to order a sampling of every entree on the prix fixe menu (which was 4 courses: appetizer, salad, entree, dessert), and the chef managed to make every dish as flavorful as home cooking could ever be... “... I also noticed they no longer seem to have fala. The salad prices are a little steep, and if you want protein or extra feta cheese, it will cost you... “... Recently they upgraded to more stylish(square plates, candles and removed the windowed refrigerator that displayed the salad trays).We were somewhat c...

All Reviews for Taksim

Olivia
July 06, 2009

Food

7

Decor

9

Service

8

Taksim Restaurant really serves good food, the room is a bit informal. And shared a mixed grill with a friend it was almost perfect. Prices are affordable and everything is almost great!

I Ate:
Overall Rating

7.8

"Great"
Anonymous

December 05, 2011

Food

10

Decor

10

Service

10

My dining event at Taksim was really a decent experience. Let me just say I'm a a huge Food person. Last Week I went to Taksim in Manhattan. I found Taksim turn out to be stylish entirely, from the look through the appearance. Good job on a pleasurable and satisfied mealService at this restaurant amazingly great! The decor was superb. The order came out extremely fast. Probably one of my own things was the preso wasn't that amazing. It was fine yet didn't offer you that "wow" vibe. Now the high quality not to mention quantity of food turned out superb. Even though no serious issues. Among the two or 3 starters and 2 entrees we ordered, We would say 3 as fantastic One as really good Brilliant food!

Overall Rating

10

"Perfect"

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