Ottoman

Name: Ottoman
Address: Strada Cuza Vodă 3, Chișinău, Moldova, Botanica, Moldova, MD
Telephone: +373 686 33 633
Price range: moderate
Rating: 4.3

A Turkish restaurant with a rich menu · kebab, mezze and baklava, two locations in town, open until 1 AM

4.3 · 1139 reviews

RecommendedModerate300-700 leiIn Chișinău

Also worth it for

A Turkish platter of kebab and mezze, with baklava to finish

Why it’s worth visiting

Worth it for authentic, varied Turkish cuisine with generous portions and two convenient locations in town. The large review count confirms the popularity; at peak hours service can be uneven.

The story

Ottoman is a Turkish restaurant with one of the largest review counts in Chișinău (★4.3 from 1,100+). The menu covers Turkish cuisine broadly · kebabs and grills, mezze platters, pide and baklava · in a warm setting with hearty portions. It has two locations: Strada Cuza Vodă 3 (Botanica) and Strada Alexei Mateevici 77 (Centru); open until 1 AM. The menu was recently revamped and many note the improvement. Good to know: service is uneven per some reviews (wrong orders, slow pace at peak) · be patient at busy hours.

What to expect

Best at

Evening

Duration1-2 h

Ideal group2-8 people

LanguagesRO · RU · EN

Good for

With friendsWith familyLarge groupTraditional food

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What people love

Varied, authentic Turkish cuisine
Generous portions
Two convenient locations + open until 1 AM

Photo moments

The big kebab and mezze platter
Baklava for dessert

Ambiance

Family-friendlyGroup-friendlyOutdoor seatingReservation neededParkingCards OK

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What visitors wrote

“It was my second time there. I wasn’t a big fan of the food the first time but this time around they have revamped the menu. The food was absolutely delicious. Every item was made to perfection. They have introduced vegan items on the menu and it was so good since one of our friend was vegan and last time we went there it was just French fries for her.”
- Shins Sibin 5
“Not-a-bad place… atmosphere is good! Yet service is just terrible. You order a dish, you get a different one. You want to order something, you are ignored… The fish arrives the table unfresh, and in a burnt situation… The washrooms are frozen… etc… lahmacun was absolutely tasty! Almost the same taste of that in Türkiye, despite the modifications…”
- Dr. Bee, Ph.Dee. 2
“The meal is good. Clean place. But take care. Our bank card did not come thru the system, so, we had to pay cash. It was a great surprizeHave some additional cash money, in case your credit card will not work.”
- Adelina S 4