Tucson/ Food & Drinks
Published on August 23, 2019
Istanbul Mediterranean Cuisine & Bar debuts in Blenman-ElmPhoto: Istanbul Mediterranean Cuisine & Bar/Yelp

Hungry? A new neighborhood Mediterranean spot has you covered. Located at 2945 E. Speedway Blvd. in Blenman-Elm, the fresh addition is called Istanbul Mediterranean Cuisine & Bar.

Istanbul Mediterranean Cuisine & Bar serves up Mediterranean cuisine. The menu features tzatziki, lemon chicken soup, falafel pita, chicken doner wrap and lamb kebab. View the menu here. According to the business' Facebook page, "Istanbul is Tucson’s best authentic Turkish and Mediterranean restaurant. The great food, excellent service,and pleasant atmosphere make Istanbul a restaurant you don’t want to miss."

With a 4.5-star rating out of 17 reviews on Yelp so far, Istanbul Mediterranean Cuisine & Bar seems to be a welcome addition to the neighborhood.

Margo W., who was among the first Yelpers to review the new spot on Aug. 17, wrote, "...Every detail on every plate was attractive, very fresh and, most importantly, delicious, including the delightful Turkish rice (very light and fluffy) and super fresh side salads."

Yelper Dan H. added, “...Fantastic energy, great service, amazing food, very reasonable prices.”

Head on over to check it out: Istanbul Mediterranean Cuisine & Bar is open from 11 a.m.–9 p.m. on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday and 11 a.m.–10 p.m. on Friday and Saturday.

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