Divan Ocakbaşı in Freiburg im Breisgau

An authentic Turkish-Anatolian restaurant. It is not an ordinary kebab shop, but a real restaurant with specialties from oriental cuisine. The food is excellent, from the starter to the main course (meat dishes) to the desserts, all the dishes were so good that I would order them again. The staff is very friendly and goes out of their way, even when the store is full. You should definitely make a reservation, especially on weekends and in the evenings. The seating is a bit tight, however, as the tables are close to each other. The ambience is nice, but it doesn't quite suit my personal taste. In 2024, however, I expect card payments to be a given. Although the restaurant has its own ATM, it takes up seats and creates additional fees, especially for tourists like me. Conclusion: If I'm in Freiburg and want authentic Turkish food, I'll definitely stop by here again.

Frankly these are too expensive and really not good I do not recommend and price level these overdo the doner plate only meat and fried no really mediocre credutee for an ocak basi

Nettes Ambiente und aufmerksame freundliche Bedienung. Aber die Portionen sind eindeutig zu klein bei diesen Preisen. Zudem dürften die Speisen auch mutiger gewürzt werden. Und ein wenig Kreativität beim Anrichten hilft auch. Weniger Show, dafür Inhalt hätte das Restaurant durchaus verdient. Nur Bargeld zu nehmen ist nicht mehr zeitgemäß und zeigt, dass man auf internationales Publikum wohl gern verzichtet.

Food is tasty, but expensive. The service team is nice, but you can change a lot of physical care.

The food wasn’t fresh and tasty. The only good thing was the salad but it’s your decision if it’s worth to go there only for a salad? 😅 The service wasn’t good. They accept only cash, and this is not acceptable! However I’ve heard it’s ok in Germany in general, so no comment on that but be ready for it. The other good thing was watching the football match. That’s all. Wouldn’t recommend it.

Food and dessert was ok. You can only pay in cash!! I don't think that's good

Authentic food. Everything was right with the food. Thanks

A restaurant that requires the customer to pay in cash and withdraw money from their ATM which costs us €7!! Or 14% of the amount withdrawn. It’s abused!! To flee...

First time here but definitely not the last time. The food was very tasty and the price was right.

Simply disappointed with the quality and price-performance ratio. The service was attentive but not very friendly. In addition, it was not possible to pay with a card; instead you were directed to an ATM in the restaurant, which seemed extremely questionable and embarrassing. Unfortunately not recommended

I was very happy to find a Turkish restaurant, but the reason I deducted one point is unfortunately the prices are a bit high. I didn't find the food very tasty either. Unfortunately, the doner kebab tasted too much of pepper, the beans were very pasty and chaotic, there was everything in it, I couldn't figure out what it had to do with potatoes, sausage, pasta and beans. Unfortunately, I didn't like it very much, but the tea service was nice, thank you.

A very old ambiance but the food was tasty and the staff very kind.

The quality and taste of the dishes is good and the prices are reasonable and proportionate. The staff and the service in general are reliable and friendly. Minus for not being able to pay by card, even though it is registered with card payment on Google. There is an ATM in the middle of the restaurant (!!!) directly at the bar with guests who can also write down their PIN??? As a business guest, I had to go out of my comfort zone into the cold and look for an ATM that didn't charge an extra fee - embarrassing for my own guests. Well, the divan is fine overall, but only for cash payers.

Extremely disappointed by the lack of spices, even salt seems to be included

Service ok. Kitchen ok. I didn't like being forced to withdraw from the ATM in the restaurant. I had 7 euros in withdrawal fees, which is excessive. The customer must have a choice. For this I give the rating 1/5.

Discovered while walking past! My 12 year old daughter stopped in curiosity and after studying the menu she went in to reserve a table for 4 people that evening. “You’re welcome, Madame!” When we arrived at 8 p.m. the restaurant was full -> but the table she wanted was just being prepared for her. “Welcome, your table will be ready in 1 minute!” 🤩 Incredibly friendly staff, attentive and approachable! The food was great!! Just a great experience!!

مطعم مأكولات شرقية طلبنا مشويات ريش طازج وطريه وسلطه خضراء مع صوص ابيض مع خبز بالفليفلة الحمراء والخدمة جيدة والأسعار مناسبة

Unfortunately, the restaurant leaves a very dubious impression. The service was inattentive and not very friendly. In addition, it was not possible to pay by card - instead you were directed to an ATM in the restaurant, which seems extremely questionable. Overall, a disappointing experience that definitely has room for improvement.

Food: Its Ok. Taste is fine. Price: It was a bit expensive for what you get. They only accept cash. No card is accepted. Important note to get this problem solved guys have an ATM inside restaurant, that's crazy. But surprisingly you get charged extra transaction amount for withdrawal. Beawar of that. Service: It's fine. Overall I found the restaurant very avarage. There are better restaurants on the same location Msg to Team Divan: You have headroom to improve your food and service. All the best.

Wonderful oriental regional food, friendly attentive service. Thanks

We were very satisfied. The service was great and the food was very tasty and justified for the price. We paid €51 for 3 drinks and 2 main courses. If we're in the area, it's definitely worth a visit again :-) The only point of criticism is the lack of EC card payment.

pretty nice experience eating here, the food was very tasty and filling, and the staff satisfying as well :)

The food is really Good. The "Cash Only" policy is too bad.

Great food, big portions but surprise surprise, when you ask for the check they only accept cash payment! Yes, this is 2024! And they do have a ATM in the restaurant where they charge 6€ to withdraw money! We did love the food, but this is the worth restaurant to go! Don’t get trapped!

Very good atmosphere and service, always attentive, fast and efficient. However, the food seemed expensive for what it really was.

Attention rip-off, only cash payment possible! Without notice or warning from the staff. If you don't have any cash with you, you have to withdraw from an ATM in the restaurant. 6 euros fee for 50 euros is a lousy trap!!! Food ok but the price is not justified for the quality.

We ate inside the restaurant. There is an option to dine both indoors and outdoors. It should be mentioned in advance that card payments are not possible, but there is an ATM in the restaurant. The drinks were served very quickly after ordering, as was the food. The staff was extremely friendly and accommodating, both when greeting us and when saying goodbye. We had the lunch menu, which was very tasty. The regular prices are rather high, but the lunch menu is reasonably priced. There is also WiFi and it is possible to reserve two large seating areas so that you can eat comfortably in larger groups.

The food is not good at all. Service is unfriendly

Everything was great, the service was very friendly, the food was freshly prepared, but everything was quick, the hummus tasted extremely good! we'll be back, keep it up

Just perfect!!!! Super delicious, fast and friendly service. Can only recommend

Very nice atmosphere that takes you to another place. The food was super good and the service impeccable.

Exaggerated price for what we ate in 2024 they don't accept credit and debit cards inadequate service I can't recommend it

Very good cuisine. Unfortunately bad experience. The waiting time was extremely long. And the service was pretty sloppy. More than 50 minutes of waiting for 5 place settings including a menu for a child. It’s a guess but I got the impression they were doing “good service” to the head. Despite that, we ate well.

This is not a Turkish restaurant, I actually ate Iskender. As soon as I arrived, it looked so dirty, I was hungry, ate some, got up and ran away.

By chance and also driven by hunger, my wife and I ended up here while passing through. The location on the street and the opportunity to sit outside were invitation enough for us. A look at the lunch menu confirmed the first impression. The service was nice, unobtrusive and very fast, so that the dishes we ordered were on our table very quickly. Everything was very tasty, well sized and absolutely right in terms of price. We will definitely stop here more often when passing through in the future 😊

The restaurant is beautifully decorated! The cuisine is very good with very fresh and homemade food, we were delighted! the server is very helpful! We are in Freiburg im Breisgau on vacation and I highly recommend this quality restaurant!

The food was good They dont accept cards Cash only

Really beautiful Turkish Restaurant. Delicious Food. Really refreshing Turkish chai! Very clean, nice people. Delicious food!

Very expensive, you don't take the credit card, you can draw money from their ATM with incredible fees, never seen before. Be wary of the total price, do your calculations yourself

Bon plat, mais boisson trop cher. Une carafe d’eau d’1 litre est à 4,50 € ce qui est beaucoup trop cher. Mais bon, profitons, dans 20-30 ans y’en aura plus.

Good and abundant food. The liter of tap water at 7.50. The rest good. Pepperoni for them is the hot chili pepper, not the sausage

Food and service were good. We need to tell them so they can issue an invoice. It is necessary to be transparent that the money given goes to the employer and is taxed.

Boy, why do you have to pay €16 for a pizza with almost nothing on it? What's wrong with you? Absolutely unjustified and excessive!!

Attentive, friendly service, quick service, large selection and good description of the dishes and well-prepared food. We have been here several times and always enjoy coming back.

Delicious food. Lots of choice on the menu. Service friendly and attentive.

This restaurant was very popular and delicious, Great food and the service was top class. Would definitely recommend

Very nice ambience and the service is also impeccable. We felt very comfortable and even our request to get another seat because the air conditioning was blowing directly towards us was easily taken into account. The food was of course a 10/10 and we were very satisfied.

Tastes good, but the allergens on the menu don't match the actual allergens in the dish. Staff not knowledgeable, no compensation despite serving a dish with allergens previously assured not to be included.

The grill plates in particular are a great show and really tasty at a fair price! In addition, the owner exudes a great family atmosphere and takes great care of his guests!!

It’s just unacceptable !!! The food is good but you can’t pay with your card ! the only reason given to us by the waiter is that the boss only wants cash and when i told him that it’s for illegal reasons he just nodded like this «  🤷🏽‍♂️ ». i don’t recommend anyone to give their money to this business !!!

The food was very tasty and the selection of dishes is large. However, I don't think it's a good thing that you can only pay with cash. Nowadays, card payment is one of the options for me. We only got this information because we asked. Unfortunately it's nowhere.

Very nice atmosphere, good food and great prices for meals (there's a choice) of the day! (9€90) I highly recommend

Nobody should go here Nein Nein Nein

Went there just before 4pm to eat the lunch menu. The waiter makes you wait 15 minutes and then wants to collect the full price because the lunch special is only valid until 4 p.m. Absolutely unacceptable service.

Great in terms of taste and atmosphere, and upscale in price It's just a shame that the apple tea is expensive, but instant... But the arrangement of the Künefe with a dream fountain is like it's your birthday! And the lamb skewer, the grilled vegetables on the appetizer platter and the Saç are also very tasty, as is the Hindi Tava Kavurma and the salad (with cheese on it, very sweet)

Prices are expensive compared to other restaurants offering the same menu. When I was there, one of the 🤵‍♂️waiters took a tip without asking.🤦‍♂️

The food was really bad, I don't recommend it.

High prices - small portions. Some of the food was served cold. Absolutely no go

You can only pay cash and they tell you that after you order. Portions are very greedy and tiny. Very expensive. No special taste

Great hosts at the European Championship game. Great food and service. Thank you!

Top service and nice staff. Ordered a grill plate. Came on time and tasted great. I can only recommend it. See you soon

A failed restaurant, after you order, they tell you that they only accept cash, and the employees’ service is very bad. I do not recommend it to any Gulf country

Nice, smiling people greet you at the door. Authentic ambience. Great flavors. Clean and sparkling environment

Very tasty, I recommend baking lava

Good option for eastern food, only cash accepted and never tell you that before ordering, I had to go to an ATM and coming back to pay!

The restaurant is busy all time, but the food portion does not match the price, it is really a bit expensive, and the taste is not as good as the BBQ bought in the supermarket.

Great afternoon with the kids, thank you.

This was my second time here and I can only recommend it. The food is super perfect. My favorites are: Sac Hindi, all pides, the starter for 2 people and baklava. Unfortunately you can only pay in cash.

Delicious food for fair prices. People can serve lunch each day between 11 and 16 o'clock menus for 9,90 EUR and the portions are enough for any adult.

I didn't like the taste and smell of the kebab at all for the very expensive price it was, I asked for a glass of water, they brought me back 15 minutes later and it was lousy. I was charged four euros for tap water, you can imagine, the staff is not patient and not professional. They want customers to order very quickly and the chef at the end dares to come and ask you if it went well with a well-prepared, calculated smile. To escape I will never go back.

Spontaneously ate here...and great 👍🏻 Very friendly and attentive staff. Completely satisfied. We will be back 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

Food top large portion and very good. Very nice, there's nothing to say, but we ordered small drinks and huge glasses came that my mother and I couldn't manage. This is a pity.

Kebab not good the slightest thing is expensive a glass of tap water for 4€… personal not professional for in the end a very high price I do not recommend at all

Great place. Their lamb is amazing? Good salads and service was warm and welcoming. Thank you

I definitely do not recommend eating doner.

Not recommended, especially for those expecting real Turkish food. The price-performance ratio is not at all appropriate. Far too expensive for the little food and offer. If you really want to enjoy good quality Turkish cuisine, you should go to Mannheim, Stuttgart or Berlin. Then visit Divan Restaurant to see what I mean. This was definitely not a Turkish grill restaurant. The only nice thing is the location. I think people are being played for fools here.

Be careful they only take cash there is an ATM inside the restaurant to withdraw money. I had 7 euros in withdrawal fees, which is excessive. Good food, nothing to say.

The taste is normal and the quantities are small compared to other Arab restaurants. Prices are high. There is no network or card account, but he asks for cash, and he also does not print an invoice, but rather calculates on his mobile *and increases* the amount of the bill, so he asks for cash. There is an ATM inside the restaurant. There are other Arab restaurants near it.

The food I ate was delicious, but the prices are generally expensive. Especially the drinks are much more expensive than usual. What makes me even more angry is that payments can only be made in cash. If you do not have cash with you, they direct you to the ATM located in the restaurant, where you can withdraw money by paying a commission. There is no sign outside the restaurant saying only cash is accepted. Frankly, this situation is very disturbing. As for the employees, it is a working environment where they chat with their friends. I don't think this is a good look.

Top cuisine, top service and for long, cozy evenings as well as for 'my film starts in half an hour, is that still okay?' suitable.

The best Turkish restaurant in Freiburg. High-quality, fresh and delicious food at justified and fair prices. The best flatbread is here. Very friendly and attentive service. Nice ambience. Always nice to be a guest there :)

Please be aware they don’t accept credit card. Cash only. Feel cheated

Wonderful restaurant with wonderful food and a wonderful ambience. We always enjoy coming here.

Restaurant to avoid expired meat and average taste especially for the price. (C pakpak ptn) Having taken an adana kebap and my friend a kebab pide we find ourselves vomiting all evening (probably expired meat) I don't understand how this establishment can have so many positive reviews. Having paid 70€ for a dish that makes you vomit all evening is incomprehensible, I strongly advise against it. It is a shame for this beautiful city that a restaurant of this poor quality is located on such a busy street. Really avoid it so as not to spoil your trip.

Does not reflect Turkish cuisine, rotten meat, to be avoided for your own good!

The service was very slow, most of the food was not tasty and you cannot pay by card. You can only pay in cash, but interestingly there is an ATM inside the restaurant :) You can withdraw money and pay.

The portion and the quality of food was not good

Ate at Divan Ocakbasi for the first time. Great ambience, great service, but... I ordered the kebab meat with fries and unfortunately I was disappointed. For this restaurant and for this price, I don't expect a minced meat doner, but a neatly layered veal doner. The taste of the kebab is solid, like 99% of all minced meat kebabs. Secondly, the other dishes, such as Börek or the pans, are very good, I should try them with friends. Therefore, only three stars from me. Consider offering a high-quality kebab; that reflects the quality of your great restaurant.

We visited this restaurant on our way to the Netherlands from Italy. Food was delicious. Friendly staff and fast service.

I recently had a great culinary experience at Divan Freiburg. The menu offers a wide range of authentic Turkish dishes, all freshly prepared with love. Pleasant atmosphere: The atmosphere in the restaurant is warm and inviting. The furnishings are in an oriental style and create a cozy atmosphere. The staff is very friendly and attentive and makes you feel comfortable. Price-performance ratio: The prices at Divan Freiburg are reasonable and the portions are more than generous. You definitely get a lot for your money here. Conclusion: I can recommend Divan Freiburg to anyone who likes to enjoy delicious Turkish food in a pleasant atmosphere. I will definitely come again. ...Good location: The Divan Freiburg is centrally located in the city center and is therefore easy to reach by public transport. Tip: If you want to eat at Divan Freiburg, I recommend that you reserve a table as it is often full.

Very satisfied!!!! Very friendly staff and the food is good! The price is just a little too high

If you want to go from the train station to the city center, one of the first restaurants on the way there is the "Divan" on Bertoldstr. 54. A touch of exoticism (although Turkish cuisine has been part of the local culinary landscape for years) and the impatience of hungry male companions who don't feel like spending hours looking for a suitable restaurant, lead to one spontaneously looking for one Look for a free table and take a seat. The food isn't bad, However, I recommend taking a look at the prices before ordering, because it's not exactly cheap. A glass of Ayran (yoghurt diluted with water with a pinch of salt) costs €4.30, the starter of a few slices of zucchini with yoghurt sauce is available for €8.50 (in some other restaurants you can get a main course for this price) , a Sac dish costs a whopping €24.50, even though you'll find a lot of potatoes and vegetables on the pan (that's the so-called "Sac"), but far too few cubes of meat. The good old tradition of saying goodbye to guests when paying with a glass of raki at the house's expense has apparently been abolished - it is probably too expensive for the innkeeper...Instead it costs 2 cl (20 milliliters - that's more something to smell than for drinking) a whole €4.70!!! The bottom line is that for 3 people it's almost €100, although in our case no other drinks were ordered apart from the ones mentioned above. In my opinion, the price-performance ratio is not really balanced. The cleanliness in the toilet also leaves something to be desired - you walk down to the basement on a carpet, but in the toilet your shoes stick to the floor, which is very unpleasant. Overall max. 3 out of 5 possible stars

We were in Freiburg for 2 days and spontaneously decided on this restaurant. Despite many reservations (which I also recommend), we managed to get a table for 1 hour. The restaurant is comfortably furnished, but the seating is pretty tight. The menu is very extensive and varied. Both our starters and main courses were delicious. The staff is attentive and friendly. You should just think about offering card payment these days.

The service is excellent, the grills are delicious, and the ribs are delicious

Nice atmosphere, very tasty food and also a large selection. Very nice staff, can only be recommended.

Once again I gave this shop a chance, persuaded my companion against her concerns and objections, only to be proven wrong. That's the only positive thing about this visit. The realization that a real Turkish restaurant is not created by the names of the dishes and the restaurant, but rather by the passion for Turkish cuisine and the desire to represent it. Go to Berlin, visit Turkish restaurants in and outside Turkey, where there is competition, then experience what it means to live and experience the love for quality, service, attention and politeness. Rarely have I experienced a more impersonal and unpleasant experience in a culinary atmosphere that advertises warmth and flair. Save yourself the wrong feeling. Only the courteous waiter saved the stars.

Restaurant of oriental cuisine. We made a reservation in advance. It was Saturday, there were a lot of visitors. It was an inconvenience that it was not possible to pay by card. The food was good, the order was taken quickly, it was prepared quickly despite the fact that we made a large order. We took some of the food with us) We don't have our own parking; we park in the underground parking lot near Congress Hall.

Clear portions of average quality. An obligation to pay in cash should be clearly visible at the entrance.

Lamentable, after an hour of waiting I discovered the worst kebab plate ever tasted.

Food drinks selection, top. Service very friendly