10 Best Turkish Restaurants in Nashville

Only Chicken Mediterranean Restaurant serves Mediterranean food centered on chicken, including wraps, plates and larger feast-style meals. It suits casual lunches, shared meals and groups wanting generous portions and a relaxed setting. The menu experience includes appetizers such as haydari, desserts and complimentary Turkish coffee or tea after the meal.

TashTea Cafe Kurdish & Turkish Cuisine is a breakfast restaurant in Antioch centered on Kurdish and Turkish food and hospitality. The menu experience includes Turkish breakfast, traditional Turkish tea, Kurdish tea, Turkish coffee, and iced dirty chai. Floor seating, regular tables, and a welcoming setting make it suited to lingering meals with family or friends.

THOLOS Mediterranean Restaurant serves Kurdish and Mediterranean cuisine in Mt. Juliet, with grilled specialties, traditional appetizers, homemade dishes and Mediterranean dips represented in its dining experience. It suits diners who want fresh, strongly seasoned food in a relaxed, welcoming setting. The restaurant also features clay-pot dishes, mixed kabob platters and a house hot black tea blend.

Only Chicken Mediterranean Restaurant is a Nashville Turkish restaurant centered on grilled chicken and Mediterranean flavors, with vegetarian choices as well. Its offerings include chicken and vegetarian wraps, hummus, a chef’s plate, Turkish tea, Turkish coffee and baklava. Indoor and outdoor seating, warm hospitality and space for small or large groups make it suitable for casual meals and celebrations.

Istanbul Lounge is a Nashville restaurant combining Mediterranean and Middle Eastern-style food with hookah, coffee, alcoholic drinks and live music on certain nights. The menu includes grilled meats, mixed grill plates, hummus, salmon and knafeh, while the setting supports meals ranging from breakfast and brunch to dinner.

KOSK Restaurant is a Turkish restaurant in Nashville serving dine-in meals alongside coffee and lunch. It suits diners looking for Turkish and Turkish/Kurdish cooking with generous portions and fresh, flavorful dishes, including mixed-grill kebabs and chicken wings. The restaurant also offers kerbside pickup and drive-through service, with a classy, family-friendly setting.

Edessa Restaurant Kurdish Turkish Cuisine is a Nashville Turkish restaurant serving Mediterranean plates, kabobs and vegetarian dishes. Its menu spans familiar choices such as kebabs and Cornish hen as well as Turkish dumplings, eggplant purée, clay-pot dishes, fresh lavash and künefe. The restaurant suits diners exploring Kurdish and Turkish cooking, with large platters and attentive service forming part of the experience.

Kardes Turkish Grill & Bar serves Turkish food in Nashville’s Sylvan Heights food-hall setting. Meals are prepared fresh in front of diners, with dishes including chicken skewers, kebab plates, borek, hummus and kisir. Complimentary Turkish tea is offered to guests seated at the counter, while nearby shared seating provides another way to dine. The restaurant suits casual dates and diners seeking fresh, home-style Turkish flavors.

Aba Nashville is a Mediterranean restaurant suited to celebrations, group meals and dinners built around shared dishes. The menu described in Nashville includes hummus, whipped feta, muhammara, kebabs, shrimp, short rib, braised lamb and cocktails, with a covered outdoor veranda adding to the setting. Table barcode payment allows guests to split the bill as needed.

Jerusalem Reebar Restaurant is a family-run Nashville restaurant serving authentic Middle Eastern cuisine in a cozy setting. Its offerings include hummus, shawarma, falafel, kibbeh, mandi, kabobs, lentil soup, baklava and marked vegetarian and vegan options. The restaurant also accepts reservations, offers online ordering, catering and private events, making it suitable for both casual meals and gatherings.