Taci’s Beyti in Midwood is one of the best Turkish restaurants in the city. Make sure to order as many kebabs as you can.

Kotti Berliner Döner Kebab in Essex Market serves Turkish-style sandwiches that are served on light, fluffy pide bread.

Leyla is a Turkish restaurant on the UWS that works well for a date or a nice-but-not-formal dinner near Central Park.

Abracadabra is a mostly-vegetarian cafe in Williamsburg that feels like it could be in Joshua Tree.

Lokanta is an excellent Turkish spot in Astoria, and it’s BYOB.

Sip Sak is a spacious, lively Turkish restaurant in Midtown East.

Akdeniz is a casual restaurant in Midtown East with good Turkish food and a few pre-theater set menu deals.

Kotti is a German/Turkish counter-service spot with an outpost in Industry City.