Turquoise Cafe & Restaurant 2147 West Roscoe Street, Chicago, IL 60618

"we ordered lamb shank, signature soup, and the special pizza. Everything with bread are really good. For the lamb shank, if it is more tender that would be perfect. The sitting in the back is a bit narrow and quite noisy, if you can, do not sit in the back, I can barely hear what my partner was saying with music on."

"Cagdas and Gokhan were 10/10! The service here is absolutely fabulous. They were so attentive, polite, warm, welcoming and kind. The food was stellar and reasonably priced. There’s a few reasons they’ve been in business for 25+ years… We will definitely be back! Thank you again!"

"This restaurant offers an incredibly authentic culinary journey. Each dish bursts with traditional flavors and spices, capturing the essence of Turkish cuisine. The portion sizes are just right, leaving you satisfied without being overwhelmed. I highly recommend this place. A delightful dining experience!"

"Lovely lunch in a lovely place! Excellent lentil soup with the right texture and a touch of spicy “heat,” a salad full of surprising textures and tastes, (with poached pears exquisitely combined the crunchy walnuts and crisp arugula and fennel greens, with house dressing that blended it all together beautifully), and a real treat of fresh baked bread and a complimentary spread that was an excellent appetizer. This was my first visit! The extensive menu obviously calls for additional visits and deeper exploration of things. Since I am from former Yugoslavia, (more specifically, from Sarajevo, Bosnia), many Turkish foods, sweets, and drinks are very familiar, and I love finding them in Roscoe Village! All this combined with very pleasant reception by a friendly staff, gave the experience an additional glow! No doubt, I will be coming back!"

"Very clean and quaint place. Attentive and politie staff. ABSOLUTELY DELICIOUS FOOD. Excellent portions. I am stuffed with leftovers. Please step outside your normal food routines and give this place a try!"