Divan Turkish Kitchen
Philadelphia, PA 19146
Phone: (215) 545-5790
- Price:
- $$
- Cross Street:
- Carpenter Street
- Hours:
- Daily 12pm-11pm
Editorial Review for Divan Turkish Kitchen – by Lynn Allan
In Short
Istanbul native Ilker Ugur has transformed an empty corner in the rags to riches Graduate Hospital neighborhood into a romantic escape with Middle Eastern flair. Amid rustic hand-painted tiles and the low, flattering glow of candles, young professionals settle into the tables or cushy sofas and dine on traditional dishes like charbroiled kebabs, stuffed grape leaves and spiced lamb.
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Insider Tips
Know Before You GoThe restaurant offers delivery and catering services.
What to DrinkBeer and wine are fine, but end your meal with a steaming cup of their unique Turkish coffee.
Save MoneyIf your party's appetite is on the smaller side, pick a few of the "mezler" plates to create a spread for spicy snacks on the cheap.
User Reviews for Divan Turkish Kitchen
06/21/2008 Posted by cvasilis
My husband and 10 month old daughter ventured over to Divan after frequenting Cafe Fulya (operated by Divan's owner, Ilker's sister Fulya and their mother). We were excited because Cafe Fulya has become like a second "living room" to us Fulya and her Mother can't wait to play with our daughter (and vice versa) and their coffe and baklava is the best I've ever had (and we're Greek so that's saying a lot!). Divan is beautiful and cozy. We went on a sunday at 4:30 which was perfect because it wasn't too busy and with a baby that is key. We ordered a few appetizers (the Kalamar is excellent) and shared the Lamb Chops. They were perfect, so tender and beautifully seasoned (they even put tin foil on the bone so you can eat with your hands). I wish we could have lingered over some turkish coffee and baklava but our daughter got fussy and we had to leave. We will definitely be back. The neighborhood is on the up and up so no worries there. We love Divan and Cafe Fulya (on 2nd and Monroe) and their owners!
Pros: Parking, Ambience, Authentic Turkish cuisine
Cons: no air conditioning (they have fans though)
06/16/2008 Posted by UpscaleDiner
My family and I had our Father's Day Dinner at Divan Turkish Kitchen. We had never heard of this restaurant and since the place we wanted to go was completely booked for Father's Day, we were driving by and decided to give this BYOB a try. We had our own bottle but was urged to try some Turkish wine, which we loved because it complemented almost all the food we had. But the food was even better than the wine. We started with a mixture of starters that were tasty and plentiful. For dinner we tried smoked eggplant, my wife had the lamb which were so tender. It could not have been prepared any better. It was a memorable dinner because of the great food, great service, even the manager came over to check on our table and she was interested in our opinion. Keep up the great work Divan.
Pros: Great Ambiance, Great Food
Cons: NONE
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