An authentic Turkish restaurant. The owner and chef Memet Arslan came from Turkey 25 years ago to establish a homemade, family restaurant in Nashville. Istanbul Restaurant serves traditional Turkish and Mediterranean meals prepared with original taste and spices from the motherland. Our specialities include, gyros, kebobs, kuzy, falafel, hummus, and baba gonoush. This is a family owned business with quality food! Enjoy the best homemade baklavas in Nashville.