Cafe Istanbul Menu, Price and Locations

Cafe Istanbul Main Menu

LUNCH MENU

APPETIZERS

ARNAVUT CIGERI – $13
Fried lamb liver seasoned with hot pepper, served with onion and parsley.

CAPRESE LIGURIAN PESTO – $13
Burrata truffle, roasted pepper, green olives, sun dried tomato puree, asparagus tip, and balsamic reduction.

FRIED CALAMARI – $14
Tender squid lightly fried, served with homemade zesty cocktail sauce.

GRILLED CALAMARI – $14
Salsa verde, cherry tomatoes, capers, avocado, and micro greens.

HUMMUS – $8
Chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, fresh garlic, extra virgin olive oil.

LAHMACUN – $8
Thin dough topped with minced beef, seasoned vegetables, served with sliced tomatoes, onion and organic arugula.

MUJVER – $11
Pan fried zucchini pancakes with scallion, feta cheese, mint, fresh dill, creamy yogurt sauce.

MUSSELS – $15
Steamed in white wine, cream, fresh herbs, cherry tomato and white truffle oil.

PATLICAN SALATISI – $10
Smoked eggplant, garlic, lemon juice, scallion, and roasted bell pepper.

SOGURME – $10
Smoked eggplant, yogurt, walnuts, garlic, mint, extra virgin olive oil.

SU BOREGI – $12
Homemade dough layered with feta cheese and fresh dill, served with fresh garlic yogurt sauce.

SOUP

LENTIL SOUP – $6
Red lentil, onion, red pepper, tomatoes, and fresh mint.

SOUP OF THE DAY – $6
Please ask for details.

CLASSIC ONION – $8
Garnished with bread croutons and swiss cheese.

SALADS

(Add one choice of protein to your salad for $7: shrimp salmon, chicken or roasted doner)

TURKISH FETA SALAD – $11
Romaine lettuce, cucumber, tomatoes, onion, feta cheese, black olives, and house dressing.

CLASSIC CAESAR SALAD – $11
Romaine lettuce, garlic-herb croutons, parmesan cheese and homemade dressing.

SHEPHERD SALAD – $10
Tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, parsley, scallion, and house dressing.

ARUGULA SALAD – $12
Organic arugula, red wine poached pears, toasted walnuts, and pomegranate molasses.

SEAFOOD SALAD – $17
Grilled calamari, shrimp, scallop, tomatoes, onion, capers, red, mixed greens, pepper.

ENTREES

*G – Gluten Free
*V – Vegetarian

DONER – $16
Lamb and veal combined, seasoned and cooked on a vertical rotisserie served with basmati rice.

ADANA KEBAB – $15
Hand-chopped seasoned lamb shoulder, skewered and charcoal grilled, served with basmati rice.

BEEF KEBAB – $15
Beef tenderloin medallions, seasoned, skewered and charcoal grilled, served with basmati rice.

CHICKEN KEBAB – $15
Herb marinated chicken breast, skewered and charcoal grilled, served with basmati rice.

PIDE – $16
Thin flat crispy dough baked with cheese and choice of ground beef, diced lamb or sucuk.

ISKENDER – $19
Doner meat, toasted bread, yogurt and tomato sauce, brown butter.

KOFTE KEBAB – $15
Ground beef and lamb seasoned, served with basmati rice, tomato, peppers.

RISOTTO FUNGI GV – $16
Portabella, shitaki and porchini mushrooms, arborio rice, cream, butter and parmesan cheese.

IMAM BAYELDI GV – $15
Roasted baby eggplant stuffed with red pepper, onion, tomatoes, garlic, pine nuts, served with rice pilaf.

CHICKEN LEMO – $15
Sautéed chicken scaloppini, brown butter, capers, lemon, white wine sauce, with sautéed bok choy.

RIGATONI AL TRASTERVERINA RAGU – $17
Homemade large pasta, veal sausage, wild mushroom, garlic, fennel seeds, white wine, tomato, cream sauce, parmesan cheese.

GRILLED LAMB CHOPS – $18
Herb seasoned lamb ribs, char grilled, roasted veggies and lamb jus.

SCHNITZEL – $15
Chicken scaloppini, breaded, pan-fried, crispy potatoes, mixed greens and red cabbage.

SEARED SALMON – $18
Pearl couscous, calamari, fresh tomato, zucchini and curry sauce.

SANDWICHES

KOFTE WRAP – $14
Ground beef grilled patties, lettuce, tomato, onions, served with fries.

LAMB DONER WRAP – $15
Seasoned lamb cooked on rotisserie, lettuce, onions, tomato, served with fries.

OUR BIG BURGER – $15
10oz black angus beef, mozzarella cheese, caramelized onions, tomato and lettuce, served with fries.

CHICKEN PANINI – $13
Grilled chicken, tomato, roasted bell pepper and mozzarella cheese, served with fries.

MUSHROOM PANINI – $13
Portabella mushroom, mozzarella cheese, spinach and caramelized onions, served with fries.

SALMON WRAP – $14
Grilled salmon, chipotle mayo, tomato, served with fries.

SIDE ORDERS

RICE PILAF – $6

FRENCH FRIES – $6

MIXED VEGETABLES – $8

DINER MENU

APPETIZERS

ARNAVUT CIGERI – $15
Fried lamb liver seasoned with hot pepper, served with onion and parsley.

CAPRESE LIGURIAN PESTO – $15
Burrata truffle, roasted pepper, green olives, sun dried tomato puree, asparagus tip, and balsamic reduction.

FRIED CALAMARI – $16
Tender squid lightly fried, served with homemade zesty cocktail sauce.

GRILLED CALAMARI – $16
Salsa verde, cherry tomatoes, capers, avocado, and micro greens.

HUMMUS – $9
Chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, fresh garlic, extra virgin olive oil.

LAHMACUN – $8
Thin dough topped with minced beef, seasoned vegetables, served with sliced tomatoes, onion and organic arugula.

MUJVER – $12
Pan fried zucchini pancakes with scallion, feta cheese, mint, fresh dill, creamy yogurt sauce.

MUSSELS – $18
Steamed in white wine, cream, fresh herbs, cherry tomato and white truffle oil.

PATLICAN SALATASI – $12
Smoked eggplant, garlic, lemon juice, scallion, and roasted bell pepper.

SEARED DIVER SEA SCALLOP – $18
Cream, parmesan cheese and poached celery.

SOGURME – $12
Smoked eggplant, yogurt, walnuts, garlic, mint, extra virgin olive oil.

SU BOREGI – $15
Homemade dough layered with feta cheese and fresh dill, served with fresh garlic yogurt sauce.

SOUP

LENTIL SOUP – $7
Red lentil, onion, red pepper, tomatoes, and fresh mint.

CLASSIC ONION – $9
Garnished with bread croutons and Swiss cheese.

SOUP OF THE DAY – $7
Please ask for details.

SALADS

(Add one choice of protein to your salad for $7: shrimp salmon, chicken or roasted doner)

TURKISH FETA SALAD – $13
Romaine lettuce, cucumber, tomatoes, onion, feta cheese, black olives, and house dressing.

SHEPHERD SALAD – $12
Tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, parsley, scallion, and house dressing.

CLASSIC CAESAR SALAD – $12
Romaine lettuce, garlic-herb croutons, parmesan cheese and homemade dressing.

ARUGULA SALAD – $15
Organic arugula, red wine poached pears, toasted walnuts, and pomegranate molasses.

SEAFOOD SALAD – $18
Grilled calamari, shrimp, scallop, tomatoes, onion, capers, red, mixed greens, pepper

FISH

NORWAY SALMON – $23
Hand rolled gnocchi, white wine, mixed wild mushrooms, butter.

GRILLED RAINBOW TROUT – $24
Served with mixed vegetables.

SALT CRUST MEDITERRANEAN PORGY $*Market Price
Mediterranean porgies folded in sea salt served with steamed vegetables.

ENTREES

*G – Gluten Free
*V – Vegetarian

MANTI – $21
Homemade tortellini stuffed with veal. served with creamy yogurt, chili oil, and tomato sauce.

ISLIM SARMASI – $22
Braised lamb shoulder, wrapped in eggplant, served with basmati rice pilaf.

TURKISH DELIGHT GV – $18
Sautéed wild mushrooms, broccoli, zucchini, baby carrots, bock choi, garlic served on a large plate of hummus with pine nuts and Turkish golden apricot.

BRAISED LAMB SHANK – $29
Braised Colorado lamb shank, red wine, garlic, butter, served with mashed potatoes.

PIDE – $19
Thin flat crispy dough baked with cheese and choice of ground beef, diced lamb or sucuk.

BRAISED SHORT-RIB – $28
Braised short-rib, red wine, and fresh herbs, served with soft polenta.

RISOTTO FUNGI GV – $21
Portabella, shitake, and porcini mushrooms, arborio rice, cream, butter, and parmesan cheese.

IMAM BAYELDI GV – $20
Roasted baby eggplant stuffed with red pepper, onion, tomatoes, garlic, pine nuts, served with rice pilaf.

RIGATONI AL TRASTERVERINA RAGU – $21
Homemade large pasta, veal sausage, wild mushroom, garlic, fennel seeds, white wine, tomato, cream sauce, parmesan cheese.

RISOTTO DEL PRESIDENTE – $29
Imported arborio rice, jumbo shrimp, sea scallops, shallots, garlic, sun dried tomatoes, shitake mushrooms, white wine, shaved parmesan.

CHICKEN GORGONZOLA – $21
Pounded chicken breast, roasted bell pepper and creamy gorgonzola cheese.

EXOTIC SEAFOOD – $*Market Price
Choice of a stew or grilled, sauteed shrimp, calamari, sea scallops, mussels, salmon, tuna, lobster tail, sun dried tomatoes, seasoned vegetables, garlic and grape seed oil.

MEATS

CAG KEBAB – $25
Originated in Erzurum province horizontally stacked, marinated, roasted on wood charcoal lamb kebab, served with basmati rice.

KUZU ŞIŞ – $25
Lean, nerveless lamb meat perfectly seasoned, skewered and charcoal grilled, served with basmati rice.

RACK OF LAMBS – $39
Herb crusted Colorado lamb, oven roasted, demi-glazed sauce served with sautéed vegetable roots.

DONER – $23
Lamb and veal combined, seasoned and cooked on a vertical rotisserie served with basmati rice.

ISKENDER – $23
Doner meat, toasted bread, yogurt and tomato sauce, brown butter.

ADANA KEBAB – $22
Hand-chopped seasoned lamb shoulder, skewered and charcoal grilled, served with basmati rice.

BEEF KEBAB – $21
Beef tenderloin medallions, seasoned, skewered and charcoal grilled, served with basmati rice.

CHICKEN KEBAB – $21
Herb marinated chicken breast, skewered and charcoal grilled, served with basmati rice.

CHEFS’ MIX GRILL – $28
Combination of skewered chicken, beef medallion, sea scallop, shrimp, doner served with basmati rice.

BEYTI KEBAB – $23
Hand chopped lamb shoulder, seasoned, skewered, wrapped in flat bread, served with french fries, yogurt and butter sauce.

ONION KEBAB – $25
Lamb shoulder, seasoned, char-grilled, caramelized shallots and garlic, fresh herbs, pomegranate reduction.

STEAKS

*Steaks services with any choice of side

NY – $33
26oz USDA Choice

RIBEYE – $38
30oz USDA Choice

SIDE ORDERS

ASPARAGUS PARMESAN AND OLIVE OIL – $8

MASHED POTATOES – $8

SAUTEED SPINACH – $7

STEAMED BROCCOLI – $7

RICE PILAF – $7

FRENCH FRIES – $7

ORGANIC MIXED VEGETABLES – $9

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Monday	10.00 a.m – 11.00 p.m
Tuesday	10.00 a.m – 11.00 p.m
Wednesday	10.00 a.m – 11.00 p.m
Thursday	10.00 a.m – 11.00 p.m
Friday	10.00 a.m – 11.00 p.m
Saturday	10.00 a.m – 11.00 p.m
Sunday	10.00 a.m – 11.00 p.m

About Cafe Istanbul

Mustafa Guler is no stranger to restaurant, and hospitality business as he spent most of his life in Turkey doing just that.

After arriving to Chicago in the late 90s, he introduced Turkish cuisine to Roscoe Village at Turquoise Restaurant. After serving many Chicagoans the delicious recipes he put together for many years, he decided to seek something different. Upon selling Turquoise in the early 2018, he spent some time in Turkey collaborating with local chefs on traditional recipes.

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