ELSA RESTAURANT

Traditional Turkish red lentil soup. It has a creamy and velvety texture. Usually served with a lemon wedge to squeeze for enhanced flavor.

Comforting chicken soup with tender pieces of vegetables like potato and carrot. The broth is light and flavorful. Ideal for warming up.

Traditional tripe soup very popular in Turkey, seasoned with garlic and vinegar. Rich texture and pronounced taste. Often consumed late at night or to invigorate.

Classic Turkish salad (Çoban salatası) made of fresh vegetables cut into small cubes. Fresh, crunchy, and simply seasoned with olive oil and lemon. A light and refreshing side dish.

A fresh composed salad mixing crunchy vegetables and salty cheeses like feta and parmesan. Green olives add a Mediterranean touch. Served with a homemade vinaigrette.

Sweet and savory salad featuring warm goat cheese with honey on toast. Accompanied by fresh cherry tomatoes. A perfect balance between sweetness and acidity.

Decadent version of Caesar salad with breaded chicken (tenders). Rich in toppings like hard-boiled egg and parmesan shavings. Drizzled with the characteristic creamy dressing.

A complete salmon salad, enhanced with sweet corn and crumbled feta. Offers a mix of textures and fresh, marine flavors. Ideal as a light main course.

Boat-shaped Turkish flatbread, baked in the oven and generously topped with melted mozzarella. The dough is crispy on the edges and soft in the center. Similar to a cheese pizza.

Pide topped with spicy Turkish garlic sausage (sucuk) and melted cheese. The fat from the sucuk deliciously flavors the cheese. Flavorful and slightly spicy.

Vegetarian pide topped with spinach, two types of cheese, and an egg cooked on top. A complete and flavorful meal. The egg often remains runny to dip the crust.

Traditional Develi variety, topped with small pieces of meat and vegetables. The topping is juicy and well-seasoned. Baked until the dough is golden.

Pide topped with small cubes of tender lamb meat and peppers, all bound by melted cheese. A classic combination appreciated for the flavor of grilled lamb.

Kid-friendly menu featuring breaded chicken pieces and fries. Served with a drink. Simple and popular with younger diners.

Classic kids' menu with a hamburger and fries. Includes a drink. A comforting option for little appetites.

Daily chef's suggestion prepared with seasonal ingredients. Ask your server for the dish of the moment.

Small Turkish ravioli stuffed with meat, served drizzled with garlicky yogurt sauce and chili butter. A traditional dish from the Kayseri region. Flavorful, creamy, and slightly spicy.

Lamb and vegetable sauté traditionally cooked on a concave metal plate (saç). The meat is tender and juicy, infused with vegetable juices. Served very hot.

Exceptionally tender slices of beef fillet, pan-seared in butter. The melting texture is reminiscent of Turkish delight (lokum). Served with your choice of side.

Grilled minced meat skewer, wrapped in lavash bread, then cut into bites. Drizzled with tomato sauce and served with creamy yogurt in the center. A visually appealing and flavorful dish.

A specialty from Gaziantep consisting of sautéed meat served on a bed of smoked eggplant puree mixed with garlicky yogurt. The contrast between the hot meat and the fresh puree is delicious.

Grilled salmon fillet served with rice and green vegetables. The lemon butter sauce adds a tangy note that complements the fatty fish. A healthy and balanced dish.

Whole or fillet sea bream, simply grilled to preserve its delicate flavor. White and firm flesh. Choose your favorite side to complete the meal.

Iconic dessert served hot, made of crispy kadayıf dough and elastic melted cheese. All drizzled with sweet syrup. A unique mix of sweet and savory textures and flavors.

Sponge cake soaked in three types of milk, topped with a layer of caramel. Very moist, fresh, and light on the palate. Inspired by tres leches.

Rich phyllo pastry with crushed pistachios, presented in a large triangular slice (havuç dilimi). Crispy, buttery, and soaked in syrup. A must-have classic.

Oven-baked rice pudding, recognizable by its caramelized brown surface. Creamy texture and mild vanilla flavor. Served cold, it's a light and soothing dessert.

Rich chocolate cake with a warm molten center. Served with custard to temper the intensity of the cocoa. A decadent dessert for chocolate lovers.

Assortment of three scoops of ice cream or sorbet. Choose your favorite flavors from the selection. Refreshing and customizable.

Add an extra scoop of ice cream or a portion of whipped cream to accompany your dessert.