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Cafe 8

424 Eighth St. SE

202/547-1555

Turkish

Cafe 8 is a new Turkish restaurant, the latest addition to Capitol Hill's culinary scene. It is cozy, and the food is moderately priced and pretty good, although not innovative. There are no delicate garnishes or avant-garde preparations.

Owner Turan Tombul, who also owns the more upscale Italian Locanda nearby, wants this restaurant's Turkish home cooking to be affordable for neighborhood families and others to enjoy on nights they don't feel like cooking at home.

If the first few busy months are any indication, Cafe 8's unpretentious, moderately priced Turkish home cooking and its upscale look make it welcome on the Hill. Get a reservation if you're planning to dine at Cafe 8 on the weekend.

The restaurant is open 10 to 12 hours a day, and the menu and prices stay the same. Familiar Turkish dishes include Iskender and Adana kebabs.

— Gabriella Boston

Gerard Pangaud Bistro