Turkish Lazuri Cafe

I enjoy the food here and the owners and employees are always welcoming. I never had a bad experience in any of my visits and it is one of my go-to places for kababs.

4.5/5

Come for the meats and the late night dining. This place is open until 3am every day except Monday.

We ordered the lahmacun to share and it was super savory and crispy on the bottom. The lamb I ordered was incredibly tender and flavorful, although the falafel was a little dry and the fries were not crispy. I would definitely come back to try more of their extensive menu

Friendly
Needed a quick and fresh bite to eat after a full morning- and this place was perfect
The Turkish breakfast was what I needed and it even came with a doughy egg thing- very delicious

The interior is small with only a few tables but most people seemed to be in and out when we can just after 11.
I highly recommend and will be returning!

We were in the area and decided to eat here again. This time the experience wasn't quite as good as before.
First off, the gentleman taking the order thought he had photographic memory, he did not take down the order and brought out 2 wrong dishes, forgot a side and had to be reminded multiple times about basic dine in stuff like cutlery and napkins.
We also tried a few new dishes and they weren't as good.
The falafel was as good as I remember.
We also tried the stuffed eggplant (cold appetizer), it was such an underwhelming dish, barely any flavor. I would pass this one for sure!
The spinach pie was okay, nothing to write home about.
Ordered the Adana wrap, ended up getting the doner wrap, it was meh.
The fries were not that crispy or hot by the time it got to our table.
The ambiance is very casual with just about 4 tables. Parking is a pain.

Overall an average meal!

We order takeout from this restaurant quite often, and the food is always outstanding! Our boys love the pide and the lahmacun options, which pair well with their salads. I personally love their vegetarian options. Regardless of what you order, you cannot go wrong.

Excellent food and quick service. Recommend to reserve before visit. Awesome mazdool dates on table as well.

The quality of food is excellent especially for such a modest and unassuming place. I'm not sure how they are able to maintain that level while also operating 17 hours a day for 7 days a week. The lack of other Turkish food places in the Boston area is another huge bonus for them.

They have easily become one of my favorite restaurants in and around Boston as they are the right combination of what is important to me - or to anyone else obsessed with food, culture, and execution. I had stumbled upon this establishment during my initial visit to Boston prior to the upcoming move and they immediately made it to my permanent-list of forever-patronage. I cannot say it was perfect BUT it was more than good enough to warrant several more (and eventually endless) visits since for both their delightful food and genuinely warm reception. The owners were still always around when this whole thing started and they exhibited great pride in making everyone feel at home - something I completely respect.

Unlike many places I have reviewed in the past, this review is part of the small group of restaurants that I'm only finally writing about after extensively dining here. I can't explain this particular pattern properly but think of it as one's denial that it is even possible to be so amazed to this extent. I started with their gargantuan special that provided leftovers for another day (and still tasted so good with a little nuke time). I slowly but surely went through most of their main menu and was absolutely pleased with each one. The great quality and taste remained constant. They were preparing and dishing each one right. How is this all possible? How can this place just be that good?

First proven observance, owners are great, know their food, and have standards. Second observance, owners not around for the latter part of my journey, certain slacks take place BUT nothing major. I just was able to notice it immediately. Another theory, just throwing it out there, they just hired really amazing kitchen staff - which is definitely going to be true in this case anyways with the food quality - but that also means there has been great management.

I blab.

I do so when I really have fallen in love with a restaurant that I patronage as often as my schedule allows me.

But I blab.

So here it is:

If you crave Mediterranean food and know it, you'll respect the Turkish aspect they provide.
If you crave Mediterranean food and DON'T know it, you'll respect the flavors and touch provided here.
If you crave DON'T crave Mediterranean food, know or don't know it, you may get influenced here by finding the right dish for you here. There is a great range of flavors and texture and I thought it crazy that one of their soups hits home like Mike Tyson at his prime.

I love this place. I seriously LOVE this place.

Thank you for doing it right and thank you always for your wonderful hospitality.

To a better 2023!

This is absolutely my favorite Turkish restaurant in the area. Authentic and delicious food. Lots of options and each is unique in its own way. Staff are friendly and welcoming. Fast service!!! Highly recommended.

If you're thinking about ordering from (or grabbing food at) Lazuri Cafe, definitely do! This restaurant has become a regular on my delivery rotation and they never disappoint. The food is always prepared quickly and they've never messed up an order. Everything I've ordered has been fantastic - the flavors are great and the portions are large. My favorite items are the Shepherd Salad with doner, Cacik and Lazuri Durum with doner. Recommend.