About Us

Konak Turkish Restaurant brings you back to the days of ole, with a servant staff to offer you critically acclaimed Turkish dishes in a luxurious Turkish styled setting. You, the patrons of Konak , are our royalty, and we pride ourselves in treating you as such, seeing that you indulge your senses in the most exceptional sights, sounds, tastes, and scents that Konak Turkish Restaurant brings to you. Here, your ears will take pleasure in the sounds of Turkish music, your eyes will dance to the sites of family heirlooms of the Atay family, and your taste buds will delight in the award winning traditional Turkish cuisine.

Konak is reminiscent of the palaces that are in the heart of Istanbul. You will find the main dining room to be amazingly spacious and roomy. The18-foot ceilings, skylights, and softly hued tile floors produce the airy effect of feasting in an open court. The interior is adorned in Turkish regalia. Walls are draped in an intriguing array of handmade family heirlooms of needlepoint, cast-iron candleholders, and wood framed mirrors. Hookahs, intricately engraved antique teapots and lamps line the end tables and windows. Cozy sofas are lined with brightly-colored embroidered satin pillows. You and your guests will feel as if you've been transported on a magic carpet to Istanbul as you eat and drink in our stylish surroundings.

Konak Turkish Restaurant boasts a truly diverse menu consisting of meat, seafood and vegetarian dishes. The appetizers and entrees of Konak Turkish Restaurant are hailed by critics. Click on the links of our reviews to read what the top critics, including Craig LeBan, have said about Konak, including The Philadelphia Inquirer, Philadelphia Magazine, City Paper, Philadelphia Weekly, South Philly Review, The Daily News, CBS TV - 7 o'clock show, KYW News Radios 1060, and ZAGAT.

Indeed, Konak Turkish Restaurant has won the distinction of Philadelphia Magazine's " BEST OF PHILLY-2004 " Award and ZAGAT's " EXCELLENT " Award for 2005/2006/2007, City Paper "READER'S CHOICE" Award for 2005 and "BEST MEDITERRANEAN RESTAURANT" of 2007 by City Guide AOL which is voted on each year by patrons such as you.

During and after you meal, allow for yourself to indulge in the comprehensive list of Turkish wines that we make available for you. Imported from all regions of Turkey, we have hand-selected the most superb choices of red and white wines to tempt your pallet and to enhance the flavors of your food. And we don't stop at wines, as Konak has a full-service bar where specialty drinks await you.

Come, experience the taste of Turkish tradition right here in Philadelphia. Along the streets of historic Old City, you will find in one of the newest restaurants, Konak Turkish Restaurant .