Usta Turkish & Mediterranean Restaurant
Usta Turkish & Mediterranean Restaurant
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Hours
Sun
3:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Tue
11:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Wed
11:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Thu
11:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Fri
11:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Sat
11:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
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CUISINES
Mediterranean, Turkish, Middle Eastern
Special Diets
Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options
Meals
Lunch, Dinner
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CUISINES
Mediterranean, Turkish, Middle Eastern
Special Diets
Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options
Meals
Lunch, Dinner
FEATURES
Takeout, Reservations, Seating, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Table Service
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5.0
136 reviews
Excellent
114
Very good
20
Average
2
Poor
0
Terrible
0
Bill D
Dartmouth204 contributions
Jan 2020 • none
$ of us visited Usta last night. Very quiet at the time only 3 tables busy. Greeted by a friendly waitress Lucia. The restaurant was small but warm and comfortable. The allow you to bring your own wine there is a corking fee, $12 dollars I believe.
One couple were vegan and gluten free., they enjoyed the grape leaves, falafel , humus and pita, with a small salad and lentil soup. We enjoyed the special...moussaka which came with a salad and rice. Very nice meal, and excellent service. located by Finbars in Portland hills...worth the visit
Written January 6, 2020
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Jon
6 contributions
Apr 2021 • couples
Just can’t say enough about how the people at Usta care about customer service and how they care about the food that they prepare and serve to their customers. We had the lentil soup which sounds awful and I would not normally touch with a 10’ pole, but the taste and creaminess is absolutely excellent and not to be missed. Their entrees are delicious and well proportioned, and the Baklava is the best I have ever tasted. I hope that they have all of the success that they fully deserve, and that others give their “hard to find” location a try, you won’t be disappointed.
Written April 14, 2021
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WanderingHeatherS
Dartmouth29 contributions
Jul 2020 • none
I've lived in Portland Hills for 3 years now and just discovered this hidden gem. My son & I ordered the Set Menu for Two and really enjoyed trying all of the different offerings. The Mixed Meze Plate was a favorite and the Kebabs were really good. Portions were generous and we ended up with leftovers for another meal. Staff organized contactless trunk service for take-out. Would definitely recommend.
Written August 12, 2020
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jjejermaster
299 contributions
Nov 2023 • family
Was there to celebrate a birthday. The service was amazing, the food delicious. It was perfect from the appetizer to the main course and the dessert.
Lamb chops are tender and so much flavour, red pepper puree delicious and served with warm pita bread. Highly recommend this place
Written November 13, 2023
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Derek B
Nova Scotia104 contributions
Feb 2020 • none
First time visitors, and we'll definitely be back. Service was very friendly and attentive without being obtrusive. We ordered the lamb tenderloin and it was AMAZING. Perfectly cooked, scrumptiously seasoned, and a significant portion as well. This alone is worth a return visit!
Written February 11, 2020
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Bill D
Dartmouth204 contributions
Feb 2023 • couples
This restaurant is in our neighborhood ,we have had dinner here on many occaisions
Exception lamb shank dinner. great service attentive and engaging. you can bring your own wine for a reasonable corking fee. the aps are also excellent with a variety of choices
Written March 24, 2023
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Tristan
Sedona1 contribution
Aug 2022 • solo
Really disappointed. I arrived at 745 pm. Stopped in after finishing up a project at work. Ordered a 1/2 bottle of wine and a full meal. Was served at 8pm. At 810pm one of the servers turned on a shop vac trying to clean the place. I asked for a to go box (as the noise was like a construction site) and finally had to move outside (to finish my wine) it was so loud. The crazy thing is they don’t close until 9pm. My first bad experience there so I didn’t want to give them a really bad review. However the fact that I left a full glass of wine and departed at 820pm with half my meal in a to go box should have told them they dropped the ball. I will likely visit again. However if I hadn’t had so many great experiences their I would never be back.
Written August 28, 2022
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jjejermaster
299 contributions
Apr 2022 • none
It has been awhile since I have visited this restaurant due to the pandemic.
they were amazing at accomadating a table of 4 in an isolated spot.
Food was amazing and service top notch. We all enjoyed our meals. Topped off with rice pudding for dessert. DELICIOUS
Written April 30, 2022
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Timothy C
Savannah20 contributions
Jul 2022 • couples
Really in Cole Harbor. Great execution. Great value. The hummus and spinach dishes alone were worth the trip. Lamb, of course was excellent. For us half way to Dartmouth making it a great find given the dearth of fine dining in Cole Harbor. Our LPN server working three jobs was also excellent.
Written July 11, 2022
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britt77
Dartmouth334 contributions
Jan 2021 • couples
Sand one of the best restos on the Dartmouth side of the harbour.
Not too easy to find but it's behind Finbar's pub (which most people know).
The mixed meze plate is outstanding - my partner has it as a main!
I had the Turkish version of spanakopita - delicious.
I had a lamb kebab as my main and it was succulent.
And the (small) wine list is very affordable.
You won't be disappointed.
Written February 2, 2021
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RachelCampbell15
Nova Scotia7 contributions
Jun 2020 • couples
Usta is amazing and a must try! My husband and I eat here once or twice a month. It is some of the best Turkish I've ever had. The owner is super sweet and the staff are lovely. But the food!!!! It truly is incredible! And very reasonably priced.
Written June 10, 2020
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Tracy B
11 contributions
Aug 2022 • none
Wonderful service and some of the best grilled lamb over rice I've ever had. From the Dolmas to the Baklava at the end, this was a delicious meal. I rarely give 5 stars anywhere, but this meal certainly warranted it. Highly recommend a visit. Ample parking and an easy drive to get there. Very reasonable pricing and portions.
Written August 10, 2022
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kenneth w
1 contribution
Oct 2023 • couples
In Numerology, I am a Life Path Master Number 11. Upon searching for a place to eat, I chose the 11th restaurant being USTA. My name begins with a K and is the 11th letter. We arrived and were seated at table 11! I am the chosen 1's. Usta was the chosen 1! I liked the interior. The waiter was very into the numbers as he let us know we were at table 11. He was wowed by that. He was a great host. My courting partner and I were very impressed. We both smiled the whole time and it complimented our first time seeing each other in 30 years. She and I are chosen for each other and I am grateful for this experience as being a part of our journey. Everything about this place was awesome. What a way to break a 3 day no food fast! Fireworks of flavors!
Written October 31, 2023
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Dale G
Halifax Regional Municipality16 contributions
Aug 2024 • family
Delicious food that never disappoints....very fresh and tasty. Some of the better wine and beer prices around too! Rarely hard to get a table.
Written August 23, 2024
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laurenforrester
Ho Chi Minh City3 contributions
Sep 2023 • friends
Delicious food, cozy and clean atmosphere, wonderful staff. This wasn’t our first time and won’t be out last. The prices are very fair and the flavours in the food are so well balanced.
Written September 8, 2023
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