ABA Turkish Restaurant
Upper West Side-Lincoln Square, New York City
Restaurant in New York City, United States
The Read
Dress
Casual
Why go
A full-service Turkish restaurant near Columbus Circle with consistent hours and easy booking, though no published menu or website makes it hard to plan ahead. The kitchen focuses on traditional meze and grilled proteins with moderate pricing, better suited for walk-ins than destination dining. For more transparency, Queens and Brooklyn Turkish spots offer clearer details upfront.
About ABA Turkish Restaurant
ABA Turkish Restaurant is a New York City restaurant with verified daily hours of 11 AM to 10 PM and a casual dress code. Beyond those basics, public planning details in the verified record are limited, so diners should avoid relying on unconfirmed specifics about the menu, pricing, reservations, service style, or accommodations. Treat it as a straightforward option to evaluate with current information before you go, confirm any needs directly with the restaurant when possible.
What You're Getting
The verified information for ABA Turkish Restaurant confirms the name, New York City location, daily 11 AM to 10 PM hours, casual dress code. It does not confirm specific dishes, menu categories, chef background, sourcing, prices, or dietary guidance. If you are planning around particular foods, ingredients, allergies, or budget, those details should be checked through current restaurant-facing information rather than assumed in advance.
The Room and Booking Timeline
Verified planning details are simple: ABA Turkish Restaurant is open Monday through Sunday from 11 AM to 10 PM, the dress code is casual. Reservation difficulty, walk-in availability, seating layout, noise level, group capacity, budget are not confirmed in the verified record. If you are comparing the decision with another New York City option such as Bad Roman, use only current booking and restaurant information when choosing where to go. Reservations: Not confirmed in the verified record. Dress: Casual. Budget: Not confirmed in the verified record. Dietary accommodations: Not confirmed in the verified record; confirm directly before relying on any accommodation.
The take
The Take
The Vibe
ABA stakes a measured claim on Midtown’s fine-dining strip by translating Anatolian pantry principles into a restaurant that balances rustic technique with refined intention. The cooking foregrounds wood-fire char, slow-braised legumes, fermented and pickled vegetables, and yogurt that appears across courses, so the feel is earthy and ingredient-forward even as the address places it among the city’s more serious dining destinations. The result is a sophisticated, grounded dining room that treats time-honored Turkish approaches—nose-to-tail butchery and root-to-stem vegetable use—with the care and rigor of modern gastronomy.
Best For
ABA works best in the evening for diners who want serious Turkish cooking in a Midtown setting—families and groups feel welcome, and the restaurant’s presence among high-end neighbors makes it a reasonable choice for business dinners and anyone seeking a thoughtful dinner experience. The menu’s emphasis on shared pantry elements and char-driven proteins suits communal ordering, while the restaurant’s location and culinary ambition match diners looking for food with depth rather than a quick meal.
Ordering Tips
Lean into the kitchen’s signatures and pantry strengths: try the Doner Kebab, Lamb Adana Kebab, and Lamb Shish Kebab to sample the restaurant’s handling of grilled and charred proteins. Order dishes that showcase legumes and preserved vegetables—lentils, chickpeas, and pickled/fermented accompaniments are central to the menu—and don’t miss preparations that use yogurt across courses. If you’re adventurous, note that offal appears on the menu; it reflects the nose-to-tail tradition the kitchen practices rather than a novelty.
Planning details
Location
Restaurant context
ABA Turkish Restaurant occupies a practical niche in Midtown West: easy to book, consistent hours, a menu format that doesn't require advance research, though that's partly because there's no menu to review online. Sushi Damo and Twin Tails offer similarly approachable reservations in the neighborhood, but with published menus and clearer expectations. If you're willing to navigate the booking process at Per Se or Masa, you'll get tasting menus with documented sourcing and sommelier pairings at four-figure price points, but those require planning weeks out. ABA sits at the opposite end: walk-in friendly, moderate pricing, no advance intel required (or available).
For Turkish food specifically, the lack of a website or phone contact puts ABA at a disadvantage compared to Queens spots that publish full menus with pricing. If you're already in Midtown and need a table tonight, ABA works. If you're planning a Turkish meal and care about knowing what you're ordering before you sit down, head to Astoria or Bay Ridge instead. Bad Roman is the better choice for groups who want a high-energy Italian room with transparent booking and menu details, while ABA suits diners who prioritize location and availability over documentation. Check our full New York City restaurants guide for additional Turkish and Mediterranean options with more upfront clarity.
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Compare ABA Turkish Restaurant
| Venue | Cuisine | Price | Awards | Booking Difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ABA Turkish Restaurant | No published awards | Easy | ||
| Sushi Damo | No published awards | Unknown | ||
| Bad Roman | Italian | No published awards | Unknown | |
| Twin Tails | No published awards | Unknown | ||
| Per Se | French, Contemporary | $$$$ | 2026 OAD Top Restaurants in North America Ranked · #292026 Forbes 5-Star2026 Relais Chateaux Restaurants2026 Wine Spectator Grand Award2026 Les Grandes Tables du Monde Members2026 La Liste Top Restaurants2025 Robb Report 100 Greatest American Restaurants of the 21st Century · #102025 OAD Top Restaurants in North America Ranked · #922025 Relais Chateaux Award | Unknown |
| Masa | Sushi, Japanese | $$$$ | 2026 OAD Top Restaurants in North America Ranked · #922026 Forbes 5-Star2026 OAD Top Restaurants in North America Recommended2026 La Liste Top Restaurants2025 OAD Top Restaurants in North America Ranked · #672025 Michelin 2 Stars2025 La Liste Top Restaurants2025 Forbes 5-Star2025 Michelin 3 Stars | Unknown |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Can ABA Turkish Restaurant accommodate groups?
Group capacity and seating details are not confirmed in the verified record. If you are planning for a party, confirm current availability directly before visiting.
What should I wear to ABA Turkish Restaurant?
The verified dress code is casual. The restaurant is in New York City, no formal attire requirement is confirmed.
What should I order at ABA Turkish Restaurant?
Specific dishes and menu details are not confirmed in the verified record. Check current restaurant information before deciding what to order.
Is ABA Turkish Restaurant good for solo dining?
Solo-dining suitability, seating layout, portion style are not confirmed in the verified record. The confirmed basics are that ABA Turkish Restaurant is in New York City and is open daily from 11 AM to 10 PM.
How far ahead should I book ABA Turkish Restaurant?
Reservation timing and walk-in availability are not confirmed in the verified record. The verified hours are 11 AM to 10 PM every day.
Does ABA Turkish Restaurant handle dietary restrictions?
Dietary accommodations and allergen procedures are not confirmed in the verified record. Confirm directly before relying on any specific accommodation.
