Restaurants Barton

Ottoman Cuisine

Name: Ottoman Cuisine
Address: 9 Broughton St, Barton ACT 2600, Australia, Barton, Australian Capital Territory, 2600, AU
Telephone: (02) 6273 6111
Price range: $$$

9 Broughton St, Barton ACT 2600, Australia

4.5(610)· Google$$$$

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Open nowToday 18:00 – 22:00 · by the venue's published hoursFull hours

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A well-established Turkish restaurant in Barton with a 4.5 rating across 610 diners.

Practical details

9 Broughton St, Barton ACT 2600, Australia

(02) 6273 6111

$Typically $$$ · price level 3 of 4

Opening hours

Open now

Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 18:00 – 22:00
Wednesday: 18:00 – 22:00
ThursdayToday: 18:00 – 22:00
Friday: 12:00 – 22:00
Saturday: 18:00 – 22:00
Sunday: Closed

Why it's worth checking out

Ottoman Cuisine is a Turkish restaurant in Barton, Canberra, led by chef and owner Şerif Kaya, who has been serving diners here since 1992. The venue reopened in 2024 in its original building, continuing a long-running local restaurant story centred on Turkish cooking.

Its reputation is supported by an extensive record in the SMH Good Food Guide, including Chef’s Hat awards across multiple years and a Two Chef’s Hats award in 2018. The restaurant describes itself as one of Australia’s most awarded Turkish restaurants, giving diners a well-established option for Turkish cuisine without leaving Canberra.

The setting is a notable part of the venue. Ottoman Cuisine occupies more than 1.2 acres in the heart of Barton, with plans to expand across the building. Its original cafeteria pavilion is set to become a separate function space with an alfresco courtyard, which may suit larger gatherings and events as the redevelopment progresses. The available menus include lunch, mains, dessert, degustation and wine options, although the website does not list individual dishes. It is best suited to diners looking for an established Turkish restaurant, whether for a meal in the Barton area or a group occasion.

Spot Score

The Spot Score is our composite of five signals — two about the venue's standing with visitors and three about how complete and current this listing is. It is not a visitor rating and not a verdict on the food or the experience. The 4.5 from 610 reviews is Google's visitor rating, shown separately and never altered by us.