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Dervish Turkish Restaurant, Cedar Grove, NJ

Dervish Turkish Restaurant

4.7
4.7
62 Reviews
$30 and under
Turkish

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2 people
9:00 PM
Booked 10 times today
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for groups
  • Charming
Welcome to our Turkish haven! Discover the heart of Turkey through our restaurant, where authentic flavors and cultural richness come together. From savory kebabs to sweet delights, our menu reflects the essence of Turkish cuisine. Immerse yourself in a warm, inviting atmosphere that captures the spirit of our business.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Turkish, Mediterranean
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 11:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (973) 433-0290
  • Dress code
    Business Casual

What 62 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Essex

    Good for groups

  • Essex

    Healthy

  • Essex

    Neighborhood gem

  • Essex

    Great for outdoor dining

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Dervish Turkish Restaurant offers a delightful culinary experience with "absolutely delicious" food and a warm, welcoming ambiance. Patrons rave about the "fantastic food and service," enjoying a diverse menu that features well-balanced spices and fresh ingredients. While service can be slow, the "amazing" flavors make it a worthwhile visit.

62 Reviews
  1. Manny

    New York City

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on December 15, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very different and interesting dishes here. All very tasty just watch out for the extremely hot pepper on the side of the meal. Food was of excellent quality.

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  2. Julie

    VIP

    New York City

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on December 8, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best Turkish food by far. Tender meats and amazing bread. Iskender is delicious.

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  3. Toygun

    New York City

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on December 7, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    All the food we tasted were great from appetizers to desserts. Service is excellent, very polite and fast.

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  4. Sherwin

    VIP

    Washington DC

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on November 9, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a great time with my family,Fantastic food and service!!!

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  5. rehana

    VIP

    New York City

    42 reviews

    5.0

    42 reviews

    Dined on October 21, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love this place. The food is fresh and delicious. Used to trek to Paterson but so glad this pretty restaurant is right in our neighborhood.

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  6. Joyce

    VIP

    New York City

    23 reviews

    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on October 19, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was impeccable. Food was delicious. Plenty of time between courses. Easy to hear and talk despite being almost completely full. A real neighborhood gem!

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  7. Eryn

    New York City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 12, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    We came to celebrate our mom's birthday there and the food was absolutely outstanding!! They even brought out her dessert with two little candles to help us celebrate her. We will definitely come back soon!

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  8. David

    VIP

    New York City

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on October 10, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing place. Came here one a whim as we drove by and really enjoyed our experience. Food was delicious and a good value for quality. Everything felt homemade, fresh and plentiful! I’ll be going back!

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  9. Kathy

    New York City

    26 reviews

    5.0

    26 reviews

    Dined on October 10, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Really enjoy this restaurant- my only complaint is it gets loud and hard to talk with people at your table

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  10. Roz

    VIP

    New Jersey

    9 reviews

    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on September 28, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was great but noise level was to noisy !

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FAQs

Dervish Turkish Restaurant is rated 4.7 stars by 62 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
9:00 PM
Booked 10 times today
Google Map for Dervish Turkish Restaurant

450 Pompton Ave, Cedar Grove, NJ 07009

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Cedar Grove
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 11:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Turkish, Mediterranean
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Phone number
    (973) 433-0290
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