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Like slow-rising pita dough, Alaturka (1917 W. 25th St., 216-298-9001, http://alaturka25.com) has taken its good sweet time to reach completion. It was originally slated to open this past summer.

But Ohio City’s newest ethnic eatery, a Turkish restaurant, opened this week on W. 25th Street. Operated by Yashar Yildirim, who introduced Clevelanders to Turkish cuisine at Anatolia Café, Alaturka takes over the space formerly occupied by Kan Zaman (which moved down the street).

This article appears in Jan 26 – Feb 1, 2011.

For 25 years, Douglas Trattner has worked as a full-time freelance writer, editor and author. His work as co-author on Michael Symon's cookbooks have earned him four New York Times Best-Selling Author honors, while his longstanding role as Scene dining editor has garnered awards of its own.

One reply on “Ohio City’s New Turkish Restaurant — Alaturka”

  1. Went there today for the first time & LOVED IT. The food was delicious & the portions we’re generous. It was a very nice experience.

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