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Ottoman Taverna, Washington, DC
Award-winning

Ottoman Taverna

4.7
4.7
1714 Reviews
$30 and under
Turkish

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 81 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Lively
  • Good for groups
Ottoman Taverna provides flavors and dishes from the Turkish cuisine. Enjoy house made kebaps, dips, hot mezes, desserts and more at our Turkish restaurant. Ottoman Taverna has been awarded Michelin Bib Gourmand status since opening in 2017.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Turkish, Mediterranean
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–2:45 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–2:45 pm Dinner Daily 3:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (202) 847-0389
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Mustafa Essizoglu
  • Catering
    Catering menus are available upon request
  • Private party facilities
    Ottoman Taverna features the Sultan’s Table (Chef’s table) with 12 seats. We have 3 private dining rooms, with the smallest accommodating 30 people and the two largest combined seating 90.
  • Private party contact
    Felicia Ruffino: (202) 847-0389
  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Bib Gourmand 2022
  • Neighborhood
    Mount Vernon Square
  • Cross street
    4th and I Street NW
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    The restaurant is situated in between Judiciary Square and Chinatown metro stations in Mount Vernon Triangle along the red, green and yellow lines.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,714 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
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.5Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Ottoman Taverna offers "absolutely delicious" Turkish cuisine in a stunning setting. Guests praise its "amazing food," "warm ambiance," and generous portions. Though some note high drink prices and service inconsistencies, the "authentic flavors" and diverse menu continue to impress. Ideal for group dinners, the restaurant provides a memorable dining experience.

1,714 Reviews
  1. Clyburn

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Restaurant entrance is located on 4th St.., NW, around the corner from the posted address of 425 Eye St., NW. Confusing. Instead of tacking on 20% service charge, just raise menu price.

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  2. Tom

    VIP

    New York City

    19 reviews

    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on February 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our favorite Turkish spot in DC! So many tasty dishes on the menu.

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  3. Pietro

    VIP

    Washington DC

    148 reviews

    4.0

    148 reviews

    Dined on February 2, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Wasn’t our best experience there at OT, but the restaurant week isn’t usually as all participating restaurants are just overwhelmed. The food was fine as always, just the staff was running like crazy and over loaded. Still, one of our favorite local spots.

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  4. Philip

    VIP

    Washington DC

    45 reviews

    4.0

    45 reviews

    Dined on February 1, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Foid was OK. Run-of-the-mill middle eastern fare. Asparagus with salmon were uncooked. More interesting dessert options would help.

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  5. Nancy

    Baltimore

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    absolutely delicious & very attentive service. will definitely be returning!

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  6. Melissa

    VIP

    New York City

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on January 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful group dinner! Shared lots of appetizers which were all delicious. Good value!

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  7. Tucker

    London

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent experience. Tasty cocktails at reasonable prices. Bread and oil with spices to start the meal were delicious. Portions are extremely generous. Meat cooked exceptionally well. The petibor cake was AMAZING and HUMONGOUS. Will have to come back to try more

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Place is always amazing, keep up the amazing work

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  9. Doina

    Louisville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 31, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing place with tasty food and very friendly staff.

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  10. Kurt

    VIP

    New York City

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on December 28, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food is delicious and Ambience is good but the seats near the window has the heat blowing from the top downwards which made it too hot. Would recommend and would come back

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FAQs

Ottoman Taverna does offer delivery in partnership with Chow Now and Uber Eats. Ottoman Taverna also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (202) 847-0389.

Ottoman Taverna is rated 4.7 stars by 1714 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 81 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Ottoman Taverna

425 I St NW, Washington, DC 20001

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Bib Gourmand 2022
  • Cross street
    4th and I Street NW
  • Neighborhood
    Mount Vernon Square
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–2:45 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–2:45 pm Dinner Daily 3:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Turkish, Mediterranean
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    The restaurant is situated in between Judiciary Square and Chinatown metro stations in Mount Vernon Triangle along the red, green and yellow lines.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Mustafa Essizoglu
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (202) 847-0389
  • Catering
    Catering menus are available upon request
  • Private party facilities
    Ottoman Taverna features the Sultan’s Table (Chef’s table) with 12 seats. We have 3 private dining rooms, with the smallest accommodating 30 people and the two largest combined seating 90.
  • Private party contact
    Felicia Ruffino: (202) 847-0389
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