Flying Carpet Turkish Cafe Fort Worth — Restaurant in Fort Worth

The food was good. The dolma that was hidden on the appetizer sampler, and it only came with one, was superb. Most of the time, you get tough leaves wrapping mush. Gross. This one was a soft leaf wrapping up a balance of textures, while still soft was not mushy. The flavor was perfect. Hint of mint and a good amount of sweet to offset the more earthy grain and herb flavors. I don't like talking about flavors and textures, but this was absolutely the best dolma I've ever had. I wanted more. The different dips were good, but I should have finished on the dolma. Hard to top perfect.

The spanakopita was good, but my only criticism, and I don't think I'm really competent to criticize, because they may have meant this and I just wasn't getting it, but the crust was not dry leaf crispy, fall apart by looking at it too hard kind of crispy my ignorance demands a spinach pie should have. I would have liked a crispier pastry. It was still tasty, but the lack of crispiness was distracting.

The calf liver... I'm not sure how to describe this experience. I'm one of the few folks that genuinely likes the taste of liver. When I get liver, I want to taste liver. Let me start by saying it was good. I finished all of it. It was not bad or even mediocre. It was good. However, the flavor of the lover was somehow muted. I don't know how they did it, but the texture was perfect, the smell was great, and when I took the first bite, I was expecting an explosion of the soft, supple lover explosion I'm used to getting when I make liver. Instead, I got a perfectly textured mildly seasoned oneself.that reminded one of the taste of liver in a subtle way. I was disappointed with the lack of robust liver flavor, but that's just me. Most times you get the opposite - overpowering liver funk that is like eating suede shoe leather. This was lover for people who probably don't like liver. Maybe liver for folks who want to get their feet wet.

Everything was good if not excellent. The staff was very nice, very helpful, and very attentive. She even helped me.understand how to get the awesome foam on Turkish coffee. It's an art, and I had no idea how much of an art until.she told me.about young Turkish girls being taught how to make the coffee. Ask about it, it's an interesting story. Everything about the place was charming, and I look forward to trying more dishes there.

The atmosphere was very laid back, quiet, and clean. It is a very good place to have a nice dining experience. The dolma, though... That's the highlight. They're usually always so mushy, bland, or bitter at other places. They're not worth getting most of the time at other places. This one (I emphasize one because they really should put more on there) at this place seemed more congenial, less jaded with the world and fresh faced, ready to face life and all its possibilities. Food that surprises and pleases you like this makes you...

I really loved this place! My husband and I went here last night for a date. It's in an old house off Magnolia; such a cute house and decently spacious inside which we were surprised by. The indoor walls were covered with beautiful paneling, the decor & music were what I would imagine as Turkish. I really enjoyed the atmosphere, especially since I've never been to Turkey, so it's fun to imagine being there. We got there right as they opened so we were the only ones there for a bit but as the evening went on more and more people came. It's a BYOB place which I think is kinda neat. For an appetizer we ordered the hummus and tabbouleh. I've had tabbouleh before and I really enjoy it; it's a nice, healthy side dish to have with any meal. I really enjoyed my Shish Kebab meal, but I absolutely love Lamb. My husband had the Karishik Izgara, and, sadly, didn't enjoy it as much as I did my meal. He said he really liked the Adana Kebab the best but he just kept wanting it on a gyro & he's not as much of a lamb fan as I am. 😄 For dessert we ordered baklava and Künefe, both were very good, but, we really loved the Künefe!! It's a must try. Very different from any dessert I've ever had. Also, try the Cherry juice, it was a yummy, sweet drink to have along with my meal. The service was also good. Our waitress was attentive and sweet. All in all, I really enjoyed this place and highly recommend as a unique (to Americans) & authentic...

My wife and I decided to try The Flying Carpet for the first time. We arrived around 8 PM, an hour before closing, so perhaps the timing affected our experience—but I still feel it’s worth sharing.

We ordered the Chicken Gyro, Chicken Shish Kebab, and the Feta Cigar. The appetizer was good—flavorful, though the portion felt small for $13.

Unfortunately, the main dish was disappointing. My Chicken Shish Kebab arrived undercooked. I addressed it politely with the server and declined a replacement, but a few minutes later, the same plate returned with the same food—this time cooked more thoroughly, but still with the piece I had already spit out left on the plate. At the very least, I believe a new, fresh plate should have been served.

As for the flavor, the chicken lacked seasoning and was very plain. The rice was decent, and the vegetables were enjoyable. On a more positive note, my wife really liked her Chicken Gyro, which is why I’m not leaving a 1-star review.

The restaurant was noticeably hot inside, and we saw a group of eight leave—possibly due to the heat. There were also flies, which detracted from the overall experience, though I understand that some of these factors may be out of the restaurant’s control.

Overall, we’re open to giving this place a second chance, but this first visit left a negative impression. I hope our feedback helps improve the dining experience for...