LALE Mediterranean Cuisine

4.5 ( 655 reviews )
Checking... 12:00 AM - 9:00 PM See Hours
$20–30
521 S Park Ave, Winter Park, FL 32789, United States
+1 407-333-0033
LALE Mediterranean Cuisine, located in the heart of Winter Park, Florida, has garnered a symphony of praise from diners who delve into its rich offerings. The menu, featuring a balanced mix of seafood and traditional Turkish dishes, showcases exquisite gems like the chargrilled Bronzini and the satisfying Turkish Pide. Customers rave about the freshness of the ingredients, especially noting the incredible homemade bread that accompanies the meals. A standout highlight from numerous reviews is the Kunefe, a sweet dessert that has left a memorable mark on patrons, described as “the best ever.” The personal touch of the family-owned establishment shines through not just in the food, but also in attentive service, with staff often checking in to ensure diners are delighted with their experience. Reviewers appreciate the cozy ambiance and the clean environment, though a few have noted that outdoor dining can be disrupted by noise. Overall, LALE emerges as a must-visit destination for authentic Mediterranean and Turkish flavors, with commendable service, making it a remarkable dining experience that feels both intimate and inviting.

Amenities and More

  • Accessibility
    • Has wheelchair-accessible car park
    • Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
    • Has wheelchair-accessible seating
    • Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
  • From the business
    • Identifies as women-owned
  • Service options
    • Has outdoor seating
    • Offers kerbside pickup
    • Has no-contact delivery
    • Offers delivery
    • Offers takeaway
    • Serves dine-in
  • Highlights
    • Has fast service
    • Serves great coffee
    • Serves great dessert
    • Has great tea selection
    • Has great wine list
  • Popular for
    • Popular for lunch
    • Popular for dinner
    • Good for solo dining
  • Offerings
    • Serves alcohol
    • Serves beer
    • Serves coffee
    • Serves comfort food
    • Serves halal food
    • Serves happy-hour drinks
    • Serves healthy options
    • Quick bite
    • Serves vegan dishes
    • Serves vegetarian dishes
    • Serves wine
  • Dining options
    • Serves lunch
    • Serves dinner
    • Has catering
    • Serves dessert
    • Has seating
  • Amenities
    • Has gender-neutral toilets
    • Has toilet
  • Atmosphere
    • Casual
    • Cosy
    • Trendy
  • Crowd
    • Family friendly
    • Good for groups
    • Popular with tourists
  • Planning
    • Accepts reservations
  • Payments
    • Accepts credit cards
    • Accepts debit cards
    • Accepts NFC mobile payments
    • Credit cards
  • Children
    • Good for kids
  • Parking
    • Free of charge street parking
    • Free parking lot

Reviews For LALE Mediterranean Cuisine

Jacqueline Patullo
May 28,2025
Excellent food, service & ambiance. Home made everything...bread is absolutely delicious! Make sure to order Kunefe for dessert! It's the best ever!!
Beyza Unal
May 23,2025
Great employee, Anna was so sweet and helpful, food was ok but we were expecting little more spicy and flavored when we ordered Turkish Kebabs. They have also outside area to sit which is good. Clean environment.
Juliana Oliveira
Apr 17,2025
I think this is the best Turkish food I’ve ever had! Everything was extremely fresh, the bread was AMAZING and my favorite was the adana. Owner/chef came to check on us and she was so sweet. Our server Alan was super attentive, thank you for your service! Happy to have found this place! PS: Baklava was UNBELIEVABLE!!!! Sooooo fresh
Marlon Persaud
Apr 16,2025
Family owned and operated. Food was amazing! You have to try the kunefe! Always a great atmosphere on Park Ave. Restaurant is nice and cozy. Love that it's all the family working there. Can tell they have loyal customers because locals were stopping by right after Hurricane Milton to check up on them. They were also one of the few restaurants that were open right after Milton passed.
Meredith Martin
Mar 10,2025
The food was very good. It's the first time I've had Turkish food. The rice was outstanding and the chicken was excellent. The side item of shredded carrots and cabbage and something else was very tasty. The waitress was very personable. She was accommodating and acted like she really cared. I think she did. One of the better waitresses I've had in a long time. I would go back. only negative was we ate outside and some people feel it's absolutely necessary to go roaring by with tires with loud exhaust. I don't know that I would eat outside again.
Lydia Lee
Mar 10,2025
Delicious little family owned spot in Winter Park! Absolutely recommend the lavash bread, and the haydari was fantastic. We finished the meal with two Turkish coffees.
Lisa Harris
Feb 24,2025
I have had two excellent lunch dates here. Our server, Anna, was attentive without hovering and not overly familiar which makes me cringe. The cacsik sp? cold appetizer was so fresh I almost cried. Seems like so much food these days is tasteless. And equally good was the baklava. That alone is worth a special trip. Order it with the Turkish coffee.
Tarlan Eshghi
Feb 9,2025
100000% one of the best restaurants in Orlando. Def best food in Winter Park. Food is 10/10 we tried everything. Food: Ordered Numerous apps, entrees, dessert, & tea. This is a hidden gem . The food is delicious & fresh. After all the great food, we ordered dessert with tea and it was the best kanafa I have ever had. If you are a fan of pistachio, you have to try this. Ambiance: lovely location in the heart of park Ave. from the outside you would never know how amazing this spot is. It's smaller in size, but it makes it feel very homey and authentic. Great portion & price as well. Service: If you're deciding between here and Bosphorus - come here. I've been to Bosphorus hundreds of times, and I only came here once and it has won me over. Since I came, I recommend all my local friends & family to visit this restaurant. If I could rate it more than 5 stars I would. One of my new favorite Mediterranean restaurant. I will definitely return again.

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