Cafe Izmir Mediterranean Tapas — Restaurant in Dallas

Been coming here for about 4 years. I must've passed by this place 1,000 times over the past 20 years and never paid it any mind. Happened to catch My attention one day after a 4 hour work out at the old 24 hr fitness that was down the block. Came in had a great meal can't remember the guys name, but a taller Latino dude in his late 30's. Did a great job very attentive and great sales man. I was thinking of spending 30-50 bucks and He talked Me in to spending about $150 just Me by My lonesome granted I was starving after a grueling work out, so I ate like a king. Had alot of wine as well. Food was up to par, place was nice and tidy staff is very personable. I have nothing bad to say about the restaurant. Except for one thing, I've ordered out about 10 times the last year or so and for some reason they almost always forget to give Me plastic ware. It's super annoying when I'm in My car wanting to eat on My way to where ever it is that I'm going. Even worse is that I forget to ask because I know they always forget this simple detail. It's all good I still love this place, just get that minor detail right and I'll come back and give this...

If you're searching for authentic Turkish and Mediterranean cuisine, Cafe Izmir is a hidden gem that absolutely delivers. I’ve dined at many Turkish/Mediterranean spots over the years, but this place is in a league of its own. The quality of the food is exceptional — everything is made fresh, and you can taste the love and tradition in every bite.

The salads are crisp and vibrant, the meats are tender and seasoned to perfection, and the sauces bring the whole meal together with bold, balanced flavor. Even the simplest items like hummus and rice have a depth you don’t find often. Every dish felt like it was made just for us — not rushed, not generic, but carefully crafted and full of heart.

And to top it all off, we had the pleasure of being served by Marcello, who was hands-down one of the kindest and most attentive waiters I’ve ever met. He was welcoming, professional, and truly cared that we had a great experience. He even made thoughtful recommendations that ended up being our favorite dishes of the night.

If you're looking for a place where authenticity meets excellence, this is it. Cafe Izmir is...

BEWARE GROUPON USERS! Food is good.. It's the change in attitude after showing the groupon that showed what this establishment seeks.. Money.

I have come here twice; first time without a groupon and the latest visit was with a groupon.

I and my wife had a generous meal of falafel, lamb wrap, saffron rice, and the pomegranate shrimp. It was good although the shrimp is really tangy so those with low citrus tolerance should avoid it. They also gave us the pita and Hummus. End of the meal I mentioned I had a groupon, and so they took my phone along with my card and spent 15mins over the POS system. When they came back, there was a "Groupon Automatic Gratuity" (nowhere in groupon is it mentioned) of more than 20% and they charged us for the pita and Hummus which is complimentary (we have had this during our first visit) . When asked about the gratuity, they said it's system generated which was ridiculous! The guy did revert the charge on the gratuity saying "he will pay for it" Bottomline.. They tried to extract the groupon discount from us through rediculous means which is why we won't...