Emily's Mediterranean Turkish Grill

First time here.Emily took good care of us!I kind of felt like I was in a Seinfeld episode. I tried ordering Grape leaves and Emily said you ordered too much food!(No Grape Leaves for you (2)two weeks!) Haha!!!We had the Lentil SoupWe had FalafelGreatWe had Yaprak (lamb)DonerReally great!We had the Baba GhanoushEverything was excellent!We will be back soon!

The best ethnic food selection in the area. Very fresh and healthy option for the area my favorite is the Chicken Kebob

A very enjoyable Mediterranean restaurant experience -- we thoroughly enjoyed the Lamb Adana, juicy ground lamb kebab, and our kids enjoyed the grilled chicken thighs. Very well seasoned with a char flavor, with a fresh Turkish-style salad. Awesome service from the owner. It's a small restaurant with some seating indoors and expansion onto an enclosed patio.

Finding fantastic ethnic food in Pittsburgh can sometimes be a challenge. If you're looking for Turkish/Mediterranean, look no more. After finding Emily's through cross-checking a couple of sites, my family and I decided to give it a try given the excellent reviews; the reviews were right! My nephew even said "this is one of the best meals I've had in a while." The restaurant is rather small and separated into the main restaurant and sunroom-like seating. They were a little short-staffed when we visited in July 2024 but the lady, who I presume to be the owner, was very attentive and got a large table cleaned up so we could sit there. The menu is not extensive but there's appetizers, soups/salads, entrees, and desserts. You'll be familiar with some of the dishes, like döner kebabs and such but you may have to Google others. In general, do a little research before you head out so you're not doing extra Googling at the table. (Pro tip: their website has good photos of each dish if you click on Order Online.)I opted for the Izgara Kofte and it was FANTASTIC. The rice was nice and buttery, the (flat) meatballs were well-seasoned, and I loved the house side salad. Our table also ordered the Beyti Kebab, the Chicken Döner, and the Coban Kavurma. Everything was delicious and we even brought leftovers home. We closed out our meal with baklava and it did not disappoint. 10/10 do yourself a favor and visit this hidden gem!!

This is my new favorite place. We will be back again and again. First, Emily is a delight! Service was quick and attentive. Second, the Turkish coffee was perfect. Just the right strength, and beautifully presented. Accompanied by the most delicious Turkish Delight I've ever tasted. Hubby and I shared the mixed grill, son had the Chicken Adana, and daughter enjoyed the Lentil soup and the Lamb Kabob. Emily warned her it was "too much" and she was right, but it was so wonderful how could we resist (and I'm not one to like lentils!)?Everything was great! I especially loved the lamb chop, Adana, and Kabob, all expertly grilled and juicy. Included in the dish were tasty and sweet roasted peppers, a perfect addition to the dish. We finished this amazing meal with homemade baklava. Can I keep this place as my own special secret?

My group of 4 started with appetizers Red Pepper Baba Ganoush and Falafel. The Red Pepper Baba Ganoush was very unique and tasty. The Falafel was made to perfection, crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. For Mediterranean restaurants, Falafel is always the first test. Since the Falafel was good, I expected the entrees to be good too and I was not disappointed.For entrees, we ordered the Beyti Kebab and the Chicken Adana. The chicken was soft, moist and tasty. I absolutely enjoyed the Beyti Kebab. It was very delicious. Not many Mediterranean dishes are served with a sauce but the sauce served with the Beyti kebab kept it moist and enjoyable. We wrapped up the lunch with Turkish coffee and tea.The owner Emily was welcoming, attentive and accommodating. The service was prompt and very good. The ambiance is good. Would love to go back and enjoy the other dishes!

Really nice people. Very difficult to find-signage is poor. The food was good-that day. I couldn't eat most of my salad, so I saved it for the next day. It looked like it was weeks old. The bread was hard, all of the veggies were mushy (even without dressing). Perhaps we'll try again and eat there. But, I was not impressed with the take out.

My husband suggested Emily's after reading great reviews about it. Did not disappoint! It's tucked away in a small plaza off Route 8. We strolled in around 12 on a Sunday and we were the only ones there... but not for long! Others quickly filled the restaurant. The inside is not very big, but the booths and chairs were comfy. There is covered outdoor patio seating as well. The owner (Emily) was very sweet and welcoming. She was busy taking orders, running plates, refilling drinks, and everything in between. She brought out pita bread with hummus, tzatziki, a spicy sauce, and some other type of roasted spread (not sure the name). The hummus was amazing and so creamy. I got the chicken adona kebab and my husband got the gyro salad. Wow! The flavor of both meats was superb, and there was NO shortage of lamb on the salad. The chicken was sooo juicy and tender. I didn't think I was going to be able to finish but it was just too good! The dressing on the salad was also really flavorful and yummy. She ended up getting pretty busy with all the folks that had come in for lunch. We were in no rush, so it didn't bother us that it took awhile to get the check. She was hustling hard to make sure everyone was happy and satisfied with the food. We will be back to try out more of Emily's delicious food! (Specifically the baklava or cheesecake, we were just so stuffed we couldn't eat another bite).

Deliciously prepared authentic Turkish cuisine. Generous portions. Prompt and friendly service.

The falafel with hummus dip is so delicious and I have ordered this every single time I go to this restaurant. The last time I went, I tried the doner kebab and most recently I had the Iskender. I highly highly recommend their Iskender Kebab! The meat was super flavorful and juicy!! Doner kebab was also great.