Turquoise — Restaurant in Bucharest

This restaurant seems to be one of those that hardly survived the pandemic and now tries to recover from it by using low quality ingredients and increased prices. We used to come to Turquoise often because of their tasty food, unfortunately it is not the case anymore. Not only that they are using poor quality ingredients, but probably they also lost their chef as the food seems to be prepared by an amateur having nothing to do with Turkish cuisine. Bye, bye Turqoise…

Response to the owner answer to the initial review on 1st of May 2022:

Hi, first of all thank you for taking the time to reply to me. Indeed, I would be glad if you take my review as a constructive feedback and act accordingly. It is not a review based only on my last visit but on several ones. I gave my feedback also to the waiters but instead of acknowledging it, they tried to convince me that I am wrong. It is for your own good to admit when you have a problem, otherwise the feedback is useless.

Indeed maybe I did not provide enough details in the review about what is wrong. I did not do it as the quality has started to drop on all your dishes, from appetizers, main courses and deserts… even the lavash suffered, now is much smaller. But let’s take for example the kebabs. They used to be amazing, the taste was great and the texture was perfect. Now they are tasteless, there is almost no difference between the various types and the meat is minced almost to pasta in all of them. Also they are smaller…

I am sure I am not wrong in what I say and I am sure you can do much better than you do now, because you did it in the past. I am a fan of Turkish cuisine and if you are still not sure what I am talking about, I can give provide you details about one of the many restaurants I visited in Istanbul. It is just a random restaurant, I have nothing to do with them, I just think they can inspire your efforts to improve as their food was great.

P.S. this is a review from 2022 which the owner seems that took care to report it. Maybe the quality of their food is low because they spend time to hunt bad reviews, rather than to improve the quality of...

Turquoise Restaurant, located on Theodor Speranția Street no. 96 in Bucharest, offers an authentic Middle Eastern and Turkish dining experience. With a warm ambiance and elegant décor, it is an ideal spot for various occasions, from romantic dinners to business meetings.

The menu is diverse, featuring traditional dishes such as lentil soup, succulent kebabs, and fresh salads, all prepared with high-quality ingredients. The lentil soup is particularly appreciated for its rich flavors and comforting texture. To end the meal on a sweet note, traditional desserts like baklava are available to satisfy any craving.

Service at Turquoise is attentive and efficient, ensuring guests enjoy a pleasant experience. A frequent visitor remarked, “A 5-star menu with taste and presentation to match. One of the best Turkish restaurants in Bucharest. Service is quick, and the staff is polite.”

The restaurant is accessible for reservations at +40 731 826 222 and remains active on social media platforms, including Facebook and Instagram, where they share updates and photos of their delicious offerings.

In summary, Turquoise Restaurant is a top destination for lovers of oriental cuisine in Bucharest, delivering authentic dishes in a welcoming atmosphere with excellent service. Whether you're a fan of Turkish flavors or exploring Middle Eastern cuisine, this restaurant is...

PROS: Food is decent, sticking somehow to traditional way. Waitresses are attentive, quick, polite. It's a chill for smokers, as the entrance level terrace is for them. CONS: The boss is browsing around, preventing any contact with the clients. Just a simple greeting would help make some of them a bit more attached to the place on long run. That's an important factor for Turks, especially for those living abroad. Couple of menu items are absurdly over priced, eg. Turkish coffee, costing RON 15, taking into account a pack of original Turkish coffee of 100gr being sold with 8 RON in Carrefour. BTW, normally, the coffee at a Turkish restaurant after a good amount bill should be from the house. Sütlaç is horrible, it is more "orez cu lapte" than original sütlaç. There was live music, was not a bad duo actually, but did not have anything to do with the "Turkish" theme of the place.

I will try it out one more time, to have a...