Istanbul Gyro & Kebab

723 Monticello Ave, Norfolk - 23510
171 reviews
Turkish Mediterranean Greek
(757) 314-1122

I got to say, this place is pretty dang good. I’ve tried a few med places in Norfolk and I’d have to say this is my favorite so far. I can confirm other reviews in regards to high prices/small portions. I walked out with a wrap and the app platter for 30$. Definitely stung a bit, but man the food was good.

Absolute rip off! Below average food quality with even worse portion for the price. Chicken kabob platter portion was more like a kids meal, and No, I'm not exaggerating! (Ours was a take out, so don't know if that makes a difference). Lentil soup was watery, my first time having such a poor quality lentil soup. This place has lost my business unless they change for better. The only decent experience was that the staff was friendly but that's not enough to have repeat customers in a restaurant business at least.

Meh…. Plasticware and styrofoam dishes. Quite expensive considering the small portions and quality of fridge/freezer food. Will not go back. Would not recommend.

I love gyros, Mediterranean food, shawarma's and all related flavors and everywhere I go I always tend to order the gyro if they offer it. From California all the way to Florida and I have not tasted Shawarma like this one. They don't just cut it and put it on the plate, they char broil the meat on a charcoal grilland throw they're own love into it giving it a very distinct flavor and it's delicious it's the best gyro for me that I've ever had. Very legit, it's a must try in Virginia. I'm from Florida and work here often and always look forward to eating here. My VA go to for real!!!

The lentil soup that was served was watery one bowl cold and the other was hot. They heated it and brought it to us and was not made the same day. The dining area was not clean or maintained. I do not recommend this place

I ordered the gyro. It came wrapped in a fried pita bread (awesome!) tomatoes, onions and the tsatziki sauce which tasted sooooo good! The entire meal was fantastic and if you've ever been overseas and tried gyros there, you'll get the same experience here in Norfolk.Really really good food.

Very tasty chicken Shish kabob!

Great food, good service, fair prices. They also have a great selection of menu choices.

Food is not where near the price you pay my chicken kebab player was $16 ($2 for the Greek salad and $14 for the actual platter) baklava was $5 for these two tiny bites. Don't waste your time or money on this place and go elsewhere unless you're wanting a pretty decent but still $6 hummus and pita which you also don't get that much. I understand the pandemic is making things harder, but this is not exactly worth the effort.Edit: my wife got the beef and lamb platter ($14) didn't get her lamb, only the beef. Will honestly say the beef was pretty good.

First time here. Not sure if we ordered the wrong thing but not impressed. I got the iskender platter the bread they put under all the meat is soggy and almost reached dough consistency. The grape leaves taste canned and the tzatziki is most definitely not made in house. The meat is really flavorful, which is why I’m leaving the 3 stars. I’m Bulgarian and I manage a Mediterranean restaurant. This was just not satisfactory. Sorry!