Taksim - Reviews

As an executive assistant, I organized a company dinner at Taksim. Our experience was impeccable across the board, with service, food, and atmosphere all receiving 5 stars. I highly recommend this restaurant. A special shoutout to Serkan and the team for their outstanding work!

As a Turkish person, I thoroughly enjoyed my experience here. The Mantı and Tomato Salad from the Meze selection were fantastic. For entrees, the Lamb was absolutely SUPERB – a definite must-order! We also savored the Baklava and Palace Pudding for dessert, which were great. The flavors truly felt authentic, making it a great place for anyone wanting their first taste of Turkish food.

My experience at this restaurant was overwhelmingly positive, despite the strict 2-hour dining limit and compact space. The lamb chop was absolutely perfect, and the service was very nice. The reviewer rated Food: 5, Service: 5, and Atmosphere: 4.

My experience at this restaurant was overwhelmingly positive! I thoroughly enjoyed the food, particularly the fired bread with dips and the wheat berry risotto. The risotto was praised for being light, flavorful, and having a cute presentation. While the bread portion was small, it was soft, warm, and served with very tasty dips, one of which reminded me of macaroni salad and was a favorite. The restaurant also boasts a great cocktail menu. The service was excellent, with the waiters being described as "handsome. " Finding free street parking was a bonus, though navigating out was difficult. The only significant drawback was the restaurant's small size, making it potentially challenging to accommodate larger parties; a group of 6 might be the maximum without reserving the entire dining area. They did take our extra table, which was needed.

My experience at this restaurant was overwhelmingly positive. The staff were incredibly welcoming and worked with us through some health issues affecting our reservation, showing great flexibility and accommodation. They offered excellent advice on drinks and the menu. The food was spectacular—delicious and memorable. Dishes like the Patlican, Manti, and crunchy shrimps were so good. We also enjoyed the shish kebab, branzino, and lamb chops. The artsy decor created a friendly atmosphere. As locals, we are eager to return and try the rest of the menu!

This is truly a special place. I will absolutely be coming back here the next time I’m in San Francisco. The tasting menu is perfect.

I had a great experience during a team dinner with a reservation. The interior decor and atmosphere felt great. We were able to opt for the 7 course meal family style, which saved us the hassle of ordering. All the food was delicious.

My experience at the restaurant was incredible. The kebab was the most tender I can recall having. The risotto was cooked perfectly, and the shrimp was sweet and tender. The steak was also amazing.

My experience at this restaurant was a tale of two halves. The food was absolutely fantastic! I thoroughly enjoyed the tomato salad, beef skewer, and the lamb chops were a definite highlight (yum!). The desserts were also great. However, the service was very bad. Our waitress, while pleasant, was ineffective at her job. She rarely checked on us, making it difficult to even order drinks or anything else, especially as we were seated upstairs. To compound the issue, as we were leaving, none of the staff made an effort to say goodbye or wish us a good night. Overall, the service felt weird and lackluster at best.

After 10 years of business travel to this area, I finally visited this restaurant for the first time, and it certainly won't be my last. The food was amazing, and the service was out of this world. Furthermore, the price was very reasonable. I'll definitely be back!