Bosphorous Turkish Cuisine takes its name from the strait that runs through Istanbul, linking Europe and Asia — the idea behind a menu built around fragrant, home-style Turkish cooking. The South Tampa location on South Howard Avenue in Hyde Park is one of several the group operates across Central Florida, alongside outposts in Winter Park, Orlando, Lake Nona, Winter Garden, and St. Pete.
The menu follows a traditional Turkish structure: sıcak and soğuk mezeler (hot and cold appetizers), pide breads, salads, a dedicated Turkish pastry section, entrees, and desserts, rounded out with drinks. It's set up as a full sit-down experience aiming for the aromas and hospitality of a Turkish home kitchen rather than a quick-service concept.
Regulars describe it as a local gem for authentic Turkish food, with good value and a welcoming atmosphere among the recurring themes.
The menu follows a traditional Turkish structure: sıcak and soğuk mezeler (hot and cold appetizers), pide breads, salads, a dedicated Turkish pastry section, entrees, and desserts, rounded out with drinks. It's set up as a full sit-down experience aiming for the aromas and hospitality of a Turkish home kitchen rather than a quick-service concept.
Regulars describe it as a local gem for authentic Turkish food, with good value and a welcoming atmosphere among the recurring themes.