Istanbul Restaurant

A creamy, pink dip made from cured fish roe (cod), olive oil, and lemon juice. Salty, savory, and smooth. Typically eaten with bread.

A smoky eggplant dip made from roasted eggplants mashed with olive oil and garlic. Similar to Baba Ghanoush. Soft texture and savory flavor.

Grape leaves stuffed with a mixture of seasoned rice and herbs. Also known as Dolma. Tender texture with a slightly sour and herbal taste.

A creamy yogurt-based dip with spinach, cheese, and garlic. Cool and refreshing with a savory kick.

A spicy dip made from finely chopped tomatoes, peppers, and onions (often called Ezme). Juicy and zesty with a spicy kick.

Mushrooms prepared Turkish style, likely sautéed or marinated.

A classic dip made from blended chickpeas, tahini (sesame paste), lemon, and garlic. Creamy, nutty, and savory.

A mixed salad featuring green salad leaves, boiled eggs, feta cheese, and tomatoes. Fresh and light.

A mixed platter of various appetizers (meze). A great way to try multiple cold starters like hummus, eggplant dip, and stuffed vine leaves.

A warm pastry filled with cheese (likely feta or similar white cheese). Also known as Börek. Crispy flaky dough with a soft savory filling.

Thin shavings of seasoned meat (veal and turkey) roasted on a vertical rotisserie. Served on a plate. Savory and tender.

Grilled beef meatballs seasoned with garlic and parsley. Juicy and flavorful.

A long, hand-minced beef kebab mounted on a wide iron skewer and grilled over charcoal. Spicy, smoky, and juicy.

A combination plate featuring both Doner Kebab meat (veal/turkey) and Kofte (beef meatballs).

Grilled chicken skewers made from chicken thighs. Tender and slightly charred.

Grilled skewers of marinated lamb chunks. Rich flavor and tender texture.

Slices of doner meat served over pieces of pita bread, drenched in hot tomato sauce and melted butter, accompanied by yogurt. A rich and famous Turkish dish.

Adana kebab (spicy minced beef) served over bread with yogurt. The cool yogurt balances the spicy meat.

Lamb shish kebab served over bread with yogurt. Savory grilled lamb meets creamy yogurt.

A large mixed grill platter containing doner meat, a lamb chop, chicken, lamb pieces, and minced meat. Perfect for trying everything.

A mixed skewer plate with minced meat, chicken, and lamb.

Grilled lamb chops. Meat on the bone, flavorful and tender.

The Chef's special platter featuring a mix of meats (doner, chop, chicken, lamb, minced meat) served with eggplant caviar.

A premium steak cut (ribeye), grilled and served with salad and fries.

A baked casserole layered with eggplant, minced meat, and mashed potatoes, topped with béchamel sauce. Comforting and savory.

Grilled lamb skewers served on a bed of smoky eggplant puree mixed with yogurt. Creamy, smoky, and rich.

Eggplant stuffed with minced beef filling, likely baked with tomato sauce (Karnıyarık).

Grilled lamb skewers served on a bed of spicy crushed tomatoes.

Kids' plate with a choice of meat (doner, chicken, minced steak, or nuggets) and fries.

A slice of baklava shaped like a carrot slice, made with flaky phyllo dough, pistachios, and syrup. Sweet and crispy.

Classic Turkish dessert made of layers of filo pastry filled with chopped nuts and sweetened with syrup or honey.

A warm dessert made of shredded wheat (kadayıf) and melting cheese, soaked in sweet syrup. Crispy on the outside, gooey inside.

Shredded pastry dough baked until golden and soaked in syrup. Sweet and crunchy.

Turkish oven-baked rice pudding. Creamy with a browned top.

A dense, sweet confection made from sesame paste (tahini) and pistachios. Crumbly and nutty.

Classic coffee-flavored Italian dessert.

Homemade yogurt served with honey.

Classic ice cream scoops. Choose from chocolate, vanilla, strawberry, or pistachio.

Traditional Turkish ice cream (Dondurma). Known for its stretchy, chewy texture and resistance to melting.

Choice of Espresso coffee or traditional Turkish Tea (served black in a small tulip-shaped glass).

Traditional Turkish coffee, unfiltered and brewed finely ground. Rich and thick.

Coffee with milk.

Coca Cola (bottle).

Sparkling mineral water.

Large bottle of still mineral water.

Small bottle of still mineral water.

Large bottle of Italian sparkling water.

Small bottle of Italian sparkling water.

Assorted soft drinks in cans. Includes Ayran (salty yogurt drink).

Lunch set menu available Monday to Friday. Includes appetizer, main course, and dessert.

Chef's full course menu including an aperitif, appetizer, main course, dessert, and tea or coffee.

Kids set menu. Includes main dish (Chicken, steak, or nugget), fries, drink, and dessert (ice cream or small baklava).

Anise-flavored spirit.

Anise-flavored spirit.

Turkish national drink made of twice-distilled grapes and anise. Often called 'Lion's Milk' because it turns cloudy when water is added.

Whisky shot.

Whisky with cola.

Jack Daniel's whisky shot.

Italian vermouth.

French cocktail made with a measure of crème de cassis (blackcurrant liqueur) topped up with white wine.

Standard lager beer.

Famous Turkish pilsner beer. Crisp and refreshing.

Tequila-flavored beer.

Turkish red wine (Yakut). Generally robust with red fruit flavors.

Turkish rosé wine (Lâl). Fresh and fruity.

French Red Bordeaux wine.

French red wine from the Rhône region.

French rosé wine from the Rhône region.

A dry rosé wine from the Rhône valley.

Carafe of French rosé table wine.

Carafe of Red Bordeaux wine.

Fruit-flavored sweet liqueurs.

French brandy.

Mint liqueur.

Apple brandy from Normandy.