The Bosphorus

"Stopped here on my way into NYC on a friends recommendation. The women who took care of us was so sweet & nice. We started with the hummus app which was yummy. My boyfriend & I both got lamb. I got the lamb shish kebab & he got the lamb adana. Both entrees were hot & delicious. The presentation of the food was so nicely done as well. Wish we could have stayed for dessert as they looked amazing but we were in a rush. My friends & I cannot wait to come back! I would drive the 45 minutes again to come back. Also love that it’s BYOB"

"This establishment is a hidden gem—quite literally because they are off the main road near the corner of Centre Street, across the parking aisle from the Nutley Diner. The owners of the Bosphorus are a mother-and-son team who always go out of their way to accommodate us more than a handful of times, including tonight for dinner. My partner, our friends and I were a party of nine. Nora is usually at the front to greet and seat everyone, always making you feel like you’re eating in a nice room of a family’s home. For starters, we decided on puffed roll pastry, fried calf liver, lebni, fried calamari, and hummus. For our main meal, we opted for Chicken Adana, Lamb Shank, Lamb Chops, Lamb Shish Kebob, Branzino Fillet, Grilled Salmon Fillet, and Chicken Fingers. Complimentary warm pide bread began our meal. Gokhan, the chef, and the other part of the duo team personally visited each table to bring food and make small talk. The food is always wonderful, tasty, authentic, and beautifully presented—a real work of art. We didn’t have room for desserts, but Nora insisted and gave us a small, delicious piece of baklava. The restaurant's ambiance was inviting, and the service was attentive and friendly, making us feel right at home. It is BYOB, and reservations are recommended, especially on weekends, which we continue to recommend."

"This is such an excellent place to enjoy an authentic and delicious Mediterranean meal. My lamb shank was seasoned and cooked perfectly. The eggplant appetizer with hummus and baba ganoush and fresh bread will knock your socks off it is so good. From the time we arrived till the time we left, everyone there was so friendly, professional and knowledgeable. A hidden gem in Nutley. We will definitely return to try some more of their delicious dishes listed on the menu."

"Went here to take my mom out for dinner. Host was great and had a whole conversation with us about mother's and sons and even introduced us to her son who was helping her out in the restaurant. We got the Calamari, Stuffed Grape Leaves for appetizers and they were both good. Fresh and very delicious. The Turkish coffee was very unique as well, strong coffee with a lot of flavor but not much bitterness or acidity. Turkish tea for my mom was ok, but it felt a little weak compared to the Indian teas we're used to drinking. For entrees it was the Bosphorous style sirloin steak which was cooked perfectly but had a little too much cheese on top of it. The Adana Kebab for my mom was great, meat was very juicy and she loved it. The whole presentation for each course we had was very beautiful. For dessert we got the Kunefe and Baklava. The Kunefe is easily the best dessert I've ever had at a Mediterranean spot. I took a chance on it after being recommended the dish from the matronly owner and it did not disappoint. The goat cheese along with the sweet syrup was a delectable combination. The baklava was good but I've had better and not going to complain about it since it was still good. Overall it was a great experience and night out with my mom who had a very nice time. The whole experience of food, welcoming service and ambiance is something I look forward to experiencing again in the near future."

"What a nice place so close to home! It’s clean and nice set up. We ordered the hummus sorry no pick because we destroyed it lol. My daughter ordered the meatballs. the presentation was beautiful and the plate has potato wedges super crispy on the outside soft inside. The rice w veggies was good. The tzatziki sauce was phenomenal! I ordered the chicken shish kebab same presentation and delicious soft well marinated chunks. A win win tonight!"