Cafe Istanbul - Wicker Park in Chicago, IL

Lahmacun

$7

Thin dough topped with minced beef and seasoned vegetables, served with sliced tomatoes, onions and organic arugula.

Hummus

$7

Chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, extra virgin olives and fresh garlic.

Grilled Calamari

$14

Salsa verde, cherry tomatoes, dilled avocado, caper and micro greens.

Seared Diver Sea Scallop

$15

Served with cream, Parmesan cheese and poached celery.

Su Boregi

$11

Homemade dough filled with feta cheese and fresh dill, served with fresh dill and creamy yogurt garlic sauce.

Arnavut Cigeri

$12

Fried seasoned lamb liver served with tomatoes, onions, parsley and crispy potatoes.

Fried Calamari

$14

Tender squid lightly fried and served with homemade zesty cocktail sauce.

Mujver

$11

Pan fried zucchini pancakes with scallion, feta cheese, fresh dill and creamy yogurt garlic sauce.

Patlican Salatasi

$10

Smoked eggplant with garlic, lemon juice, scallion and roasted bell peppers.

Mussels

$15

Steamed in white wine, cream, cherry tomatoes, garlic, fresh herbs and white truffle oil.

Classic Onion Soup

$7

Garnished with bread croutons and Swiss cheese.

Lentil Soup

$5

Red lentil, onion, red pepper and fresh mint.

Turkish Feta Salad

$11

Romaine lettuce, cucumber, tomatoes, onion, feta cheese, parsley, black olives and house dressing.

Seafood Salad

$15

Grilled calamari, shrimp, scallop, mixed greens, tomato, onion, caper and red pepper.

Shepherd Salad

$11

Tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, scallions, parsley and house dressing.

Caesar Salad

$10

Romaine lettuce, garlic herb, croutoms, Parmesan cheese and homemade Caesar dressing.

Arugula Salad

$12

Red wine poached pears, toasted walnuts and pomegrante molasses.

Norway Salmon

$20

Hand rolled gnocchi, white wine, mixed wild mushrooms and butter.

Grilled Trout

$22

Served with mixed vegetables.

Whole grilled seabass

$30

Served with mixed vegetables

Manti

$18

Homemade tortellini stuffed with veal and served with creamy yogurt, chili, oil and tomato sauce.

Braised Lamb Shank

$25

Braised Colorado lamb shank, red wine, garlic, butter and served with mashed potatoes.

Imam Bayeldi

$18

Roasted baby eggplant stuffed with red pepper, onion, tomatoes, garlic and pine nuts, served with rice pilaf. Gluten free. Vegetarian.

Risotto del Presidente

$28

Imported arborio rice, jumbo shrimp, sea scallops, shallots, garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, shiitake mushrooms, white wine and shaved Parmesan cheese.

Braised Short-Rib

$25

Braised short-rib, red wine and fresh herbs, served with soft polenta.

Pide

$18

Thin flat crispy dough baked with choice of ground beef, diced lamb, cheese or sujuk.

Turkish Delight

$17

Sauteed wild mushrooms, broccoli, zucchini, baby carrots, bok choy and garlic, served on a large plate of hummus with pine nuts and Turkish golden apricot. Gluten free. Vegetarian.

Chicken Gorgonzola

$19

Pounded chicken breast, roasted bell pepper and creamy Gorgonzola cheese.

Islim Sarmasi

$20

Braised lamb shoulder wrapped in eggplant and served with basmati rice pilaf.

Risotto Fungi

$19

Portabella, shiitake and porcini mushrooms, arborio rice, cream, butter and Parmesan cheese. Gluten free. Vegetarian.

Rigatoni al Trasterverina Ragu

$19

Homemade large pasta, veal sausage, wild mushrooms, garlic, fennel seeds, white wine, tomato, cream sauce and Parmesan cheese.

Hunkar begendi

$20

braised lamb shoulder, fresh herbs, red wine and smoked eggplant puree

Beyti kebab

$21

Hand chopped lamb shoulder, seasoned, skewered, wrapped in flat bread , served with french fries,creamy yogurt and butter sauce

Doner

$20

Lamb and veal combined, seasoned with herbs and blend of spices, cooled on a vertical rotisserie and served with flatbread and basmati rice.

Cag Dza Kebab

$22

Horizontally stacked marinated rotating lamb kebab served with basmati rice.

Chicken Kebab

$18

Herb marinated chicken breast on skewers, cooked over charcoal grill and served with basmati rice.

Iskender

$21

Doner meat, toasted bread, creamy yogurt, tomato puree, crushed red pepper and brown butter.

Kusleme

$22

Perfectly seasoned lean lamb meat on skewers over the charcoal grill, served with basmati rice.

Rack of Lamb

$33

Herb crusted Colorado lamb, oven roasted, demi-glaze sauce, served with sauteed vegetable roots.

Beef Kebab

$19

Beef tenderloin medallions on skewers, seasoned and cooked over a charcoal grill and served with basmati rice.

Adana Kebab

$20

Hand chopped seasoned lamb shoulder on skewers, cooked over a charcoal grill and served with flatbread and basmati rice.

Chef's Mix Grill

$26

Combination of skewered chicken, beef medallion, sea scallop, spicy shrimp and doner, served with basmati rice.

NY Steak

$24

26 oz. USDA. Served with choice of side.

Ribeye Steak

$33

30 oz. USDA. Served with choice of side.

Asparagus

$7

Mashed Potatoes

$6

Sauteed Spinach

$6

Steamed Broccoli

$6

Rice Pilaf

$6

Mixed Organic Vegetables

$7

French Fries

$6

Kazandibi

$5

Turkish flan

Baklava with walnuts

$6

Rice pudding

$6

Chocolate Mousse cake

$6