# A La Istanbul Turkish Cuisine

> Authentic modern Turkish dining over Ottoman charcoal, in the heart of downtown Ottawa. Charcoal grills, hot and cold mezes, stone-oven pide and lahmacun, and Turkish sweets.

A La Istanbul is a Turkish restaurant on Rideau Street in downtown Ottawa,
Ontario. Everything is cooked over live Ottoman charcoal in an open kitchen:
adana and shish kebabs, lamb chops, hot and cold mezes, stone-oven pide and
lahmacun, weekend Turkish breakfast, and sweets such as kunafe and baklava.

## Key facts

- Name: A La Istanbul Turkish Cuisine
- Address: 140 Rideau Street, Ottawa, ON, Canada
- Phone: (613) 562-0888
- Email: info@alaistanbul.ca
- Cuisine: Turkish, Mediterranean, Middle Eastern
- Price range: $$ (most mains CAD $26 to $52; sharing platters to $96)
- Reservations: accepted online and by phone; walk-ins welcome
- Takeout and delivery: available
- Neighbourhood: downtown Ottawa, beside the Rideau Centre

## Hours

- Monday to Thursday: 11:00 AM to 10:30 PM
- Friday: 11:00 AM to 11:30 PM
- Saturday: 10:00 AM to 11:30 PM
- Sunday: 10:00 AM to 10:30 PM

## Pages

- [Home](https://alaistanbul.ca/): Overview of the restaurant, signature dishes, and the room.
- [Menu](https://alaistanbul.ca/menu): The full priced menu, 78 dishes across 13 sections.
- [Our Story](https://alaistanbul.ca/our-story): The founder, the Bolu and Istanbul heritage, and how to find us.
- [Culinary Chronicles](https://alaistanbul.ca/blog): Articles on Turkish cooking technique, regional Anatolian cuisine, and the open kitchen.
- [Contact](https://alaistanbul.ca/contact): Address, hours, map, parking, transit, and frequently asked questions.

## Booking and ordering

- [Reserve a table](https://www.sevenrooms.com/explore/alaistanbulturkishcuisine/reservations/create/search/): Live availability and online booking.
- [Order online](https://www.ubereats.com/ca/store/a-la-istanbul-turkish-cuisine-140-rideau-st/yby7Op1QUmaO0yVE2Ymw3A?diningMode=PICKUP): Pickup and delivery.

## Getting here

- Transit: O-Train Line 1 to Rideau Station. Bus routes 11, 14, 16, 5 and 6 serve Rideau Centre.
- Parking: CF Rideau Centre Red Garage, 5 Daly Ave., Ottawa, ON K1N 6E3
- Parking: CF Rideau Centre Blue Garage, 80 Nicholas St., Ottawa, ON K1N 6E3
- Parking: Street parking throughout the ByWard Market area

## Common questions

**Where is A La Istanbul located?**
A La Istanbul Turkish Cuisine is at 140 Rideau Street in downtown Ottawa, Ontario, directly beside the Rideau Centre.

**What are your opening hours?**
Monday to Thursday: 11:00 AM to 10:30 PM. Friday: 11:00 AM to 11:30 PM. Saturday: 10:00 AM to 11:30 PM. Sunday: 10:00 AM to 10:30 PM.

**Do you take reservations?**
Yes. Tables can be booked online at any time through our reservation page, and walk-ins are welcome whenever we have space.

**What kind of food do you serve?**
Modern Turkish cooking built on live Ottoman charcoal: adana and shish kebabs, lamb chops, hot and cold mezes, stone-oven pide and lahmacun, and Turkish sweets such as kunafe and baklava.

**Do you offer takeout or delivery?**
Yes. Pickup and delivery are available through our online ordering page, and a selection of sandwiches and wraps is made specifically for take-out.

**Where can I park near the restaurant?**
Two Rideau Centre garages are a short walk away: the Red Garage, 5 Daly Ave., Ottawa, ON K1N 6E3 and the Blue Garage, 80 Nicholas St., Ottawa, ON K1N 6E3. Street parking is also available throughout the ByWard Market area.

**How do I get there by public transit?**
O-Train Line 1 to Rideau Station. Bus routes 11, 14, 16, 5 and 6 serve Rideau Centre.

**Can you accommodate large groups?**
Yes. We serve sharing feasts built for a full table, and we take bookings for private dining. For parties of six or more an 18% service charge is added to the bill.

## Elsewhere

- https://www.instagram.com/alaistanbulturkishcuisine
- https://www.facebook.com/p/A-La-Istanbul-Turkish-Cuisine-61576135383821/
- https://maps.google.com/?q=A+La+Istanbul+Ottawa

## Optional

- [Full text of every page](https://alaistanbul.ca/llms-full.txt): The complete menu with prices and all site copy in one file.