Divan Turkish cuisine 6525 Superior Avenue, Sarasota, FL 34231

"Walked in at 5:45p and sat at the bar as we were told all tables reserved. Service was prompt and friendly in spite of the restaurant quickly filing up. Started with hot Turkish tea and ordered starters of Borrak, falafel and the Anatolian salad to share. All were tasty-however the Borrak was likely fried in oil that was too hot as the inside dough was a bit chewy. The salad was plentiful and dressed PERFECTLY. Falafels were yummy, heavy on the cumin, and as I write this I realize we were not given the garlic tahini per the menu, but we so enjoyed the tzatziki regardless. When our beautiful dinner platters were presented by the chef, we were very pleased (and sooo excited!). The lamb chops were DELICIOUS and again, perfectly prepared. The vegetable medley of carrots, brussel sprouts, potatoes and onions were the best I've ever tasted in a restaurant. The orzo was not hot, not sure if intentionally served at room temp but it had good flavor nonetheless. The Doner meat was very good, more than we could eat. We were not thrilled with the grilled pita - not much taste and not soft enough in the center but it was such a minor accompaniment to the dinners. My partner and I both have long histories in the restaurant/hospitality industry and are not easily impressed. We LOVED OUR FOOD and highly recommend this restaurant. Dessert was taken togo - the chocolate baklava wins with me hands down over the pistachio honestly I'd would have eaten all 4 if my partner hadn't been towering over me. Eat here."

"I had the most delicious lunch at Divan. Everything is fresh and hot, and the service is prompt and kind. So fun to have different flavors and food than you can get elsewhere. I particularly loved the Adana Kebab and the Katmer dessert with pistachio dough and Turkish buffalo ice cream on top. Unreal."

"Such a gem!! Everything we ordered was delicious. Lamb skewer, iskander, tzatziki, grape leaves. The service was great. Playing actual Turkish music! Would definitely recommend for a Mediterranean dinner."

"What an unexpected feature of delicious flavors! We visited Divan Turkish Cuisine and were surprised by the affordability of the quality of the meals presented. We chose babaganoush, spiced pita, Iskender Kebap and the Doner Kabab. We also paired our meal with a bottle of sparkling water and a Tuscan Rosso. Our total meal was about $130, including tip, which was very adorable given the food quality, atmosphere, attentive service, and the bottle of wine. Highly recommended for anyone looking for something a little bit out of the ordinary."

"Everything was amazing and top notch: food, service, atmosphere, and quality time. The food was genuinely one of the best I’ve EVER had and this is definitely now my favorite restaurant. I’ve gone now multiple times for breakfast because nothing can beat it for me, honestly. 10/10 recommend the sampler and shakshouka. The owners and workers are very genuine, nice, and caring about your experience. If you are looking through reviews debating on going, I’m telling you - you should go!!"