Istanbul Restaurant and Bakery 2 — Restaurant in Old Orchard Beach

Ok so… the tirilece is amazing, so delicious, but the kid at the register/manning the restaurant literally alone at what like 11? Was not able to find it in the register (he had it, but was sure the price was wrong), price is listed at 3.99 for tirilece, 7.99 for Dubai chocolate cheesecake instead… he charged me for two cheesecake and swore it had to be correct and there was literally no adult around to help!! I got charged double for one dessert because my wife is pregnant and I was afraid to go home without it… I’m ok with supporting a new business but this feels shiesty… just saying. We won’t be back. We’ll find something else to make her cravings better. It’s not worth being ripped off openly. When I live above the...

Istanbul Restaurant and Bakery is a hidden gem in Old Orchard Beach! The food is fresh, flavorful, and made with care. I had the chicken shawarma bowl and it was packed with perfectly seasoned meat, fluffy rice, and crisp veggies.

The staff is friendly, and you can tell they take pride in what they serve. It's a great spot whether you're grabbing a quick bite or enjoying a full meal. Highly recommend if you're in the area and want something different from the...

Being Turkish/Egyptian and know the flavors the food was lackluster at BEST would have been in the trash if we didn’t spend money on it and was hungry. This is the worst review I’ve ever left for a restaurant (we were so excited to see a Turkish place so if it was even mediocre we would have been pleased) I don’t know what part in the world this shawarma even qualified as shawarma. So bad so bad and...