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LUNCH
- BRUNCH
- LUNCH
- DINNER
- COCKTAILS
- WINE
- DESSERT
This is traditional turkish breakfast prix-fixe menu. The price is $30 per person
Muhlama
semolina, milk, butter, mozzarella
Menemen
tomatoes, green peppers and eggs
Sucuk AND Eggs
traditional buttered and eggs
Homemade Pogacha
pastry with cheese, potato or meat filling
Chesee Omlet
eggs, mozzarella cheese, feta cheese, spinach
Simit
Turkish Bagel
Cheese Plate
mediterranean style feta cheese, goat cheese, swiss, mozzarella, seasoned tomatoes, cucumber
Potates Gratin
based on butter, parmigiano-reggiano, baked in olive oil, cream
Olives
mediterranean marinated mixed olives
Crepes
buttery, smoothy egg crepes, berries, served with mix marmalades
Homemade Borek
a thin flaky dough with a variety of fillings, such as meat, cheese, spinach, or potatoes
Fruit Plate
assortment fruit plate
Turkish Bread
Turkish Tea
Coffee
Oranje Juice
Bloody Marry
Mimosa
Appetizers
LAHMACUN $11.00
Thin dough topped with minced beef, and seasoned vegetables, served with sliced tomatoes, onion and organic arugula.
HUMMUS $9.00
Chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, fresh garlic, extra virgin olive oil
GRILLED OR FRIED CALAMARI $16.00
Salsa verde, cherry tomatoes, capers, avocado, and micro greens
POACHED CELERIAC (GLUTEN-FREE) $15.00
fresh garlic, olive oil, carrot, English pea, fresh dill
SU BOREGI $15.00
Homemade dough layered with feta cheese and fresh dill served with fresh garlic yoghurt sauce
ARNAVUT CIGERI $14.00
Fried lamb liver seasoned with hot pepper, served with onion and parsley
SALMON CARPACCIO $18.00
Atlantic salmon, egg yolk, chives, capers, pickles, fresh lime
STUFFED ARTICHOKE $18.00
shrimp, shallot, cherry tomatoes, garlic, olive oil, mozzarella cheese
MUJVER $14.00
Pan-fried zucchini pancakes with scallion, feta cheese, mint, fresh dill, and creamy yoghurt sauce
PATLICAN SALATISI $13.00
Smoked eggplant, garlic, lemon juice, scallion, and roasted bell pepper
MUSSELS $18.00
Steamed in white wine, cream, fresh herbs, cherry tomato and white truffle oil
CHAR-GRILLED SPANISH OCTOPUS $22.00
roasted fingerling potatoes, celery, fresh herbs, garlic, lemon zest
SANDWICHES
OUR BIG BURGER $16.00
10oz black Angus beef, mozzarella cheese, caramelized onions, tomato and lettuce, served with fries
LAMB DONER WRAP $16.00
Seasoned lamb cooked on rotisserie, lettuce, onions, and tomato, served with fries
KOFTE WRAP $15.00
Ground beef grilled patties, lettuce, tomato, onions, served with fries
CHICKEN PANINI $15.00
grilled chicken, tomato, roasted bell pepper and mozzarella cheese, served with fries
SALMON WRAP $16.00
grilled salmon, chipotle mayo, tomato, served with fries
VEGGIE WRAP $15.00
portabella mushroom, mozzarella cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, onions, served with fries
SOUP
LENTIL SOUP (GLUTEN-FREE) $7.00
Red lentil, onion, red pepper, tomatoes, and fresh mint
CLASSIC ONION $8.00
Garnished with bread croutons and Swiss cheese
SOUP OF THE DAY $7.00
Please ask your server
SALADS
Add one choice of protein to your salad for $8: shrimp salmon, chicken or roasted doner
TURKISH FETA SALAD $13.00
Romaine lettuce, cucumber, tomatoes, onion, feta cheese, black olives, and house dressing
ARUGULA SALAD $14.00
Organic arugula, red wine poached pears, toasted walnuts, and pomegranate molasses
SHEPHERD SALAD $12.00
Tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, parsley, scallion, and house dressing
SEAFOOD SALAD $18.00
Grilled calamari, shrimp, scallops, tomatoes, onion, capers, red, mixed greens, pepper
CLASSIC CAESAR SALAD $13.00
Romaine lettuce, garlic-herb croutons, parmesan cheese and homemade dressing
ENTREES
ADANA KEBAB $15.00
Hand-chopped seasoned lamb shoulder, skewered and charcoal grilled, served with basmati rice
IMAM BAYILDI (GLUTEN-FREE) $16.00
Roasted baby eggplant stuffed with red pepper, onion, tomatoes, garlic, pine nuts, served with rice pilaf
RISOTTO PESTO (GLUTEN-FREE) $19.00
arborio rice, cream, butter and parmesan reggiano
ROASTED HALF CHICKEN $16.00
boneless half chicken, fresh herbs, garlic, french fries
BEEF KEBAB $17.00
Beef tenderloin medallions, seasoned, skewered and charcoal grilled, served with basmati rice
DONER $18.00
Lamb and veal combined, seasoned and cooked on a vertical rotisserie served with basmati rice
CHICKEN KEBAB $17.00
Herb-marinated chicken breast, skewered and charcoal grilled, served with basmati rice
PIDE $18.00
Thin flat crispy dough baked with cheese and a choice of ground beef, diced lamb or sucuk.
LINGUINI ALA COZZE $20.00
FRESH PASTA, shrimp, mussels, olives, fresh garlic, olive oil, capers, fresh herbs
SEARED SALMON $20.00
PEARL couscous, calamari, fresh tomato, zucchini and curry sauce
ISKENDER $20.00
Doner meat, toasted bread, yoghurt and tomato sauce, brown butter
KOFTE KEBAB $16.00
Ground beef and lamb seasoned served with basmati rice, tomato, peppers
COATED STUFFED CHICKEN BREAST $16.00
pounded chicken breast, mushrooms, spinach, fresh mozzarella
GRILLED LAMB CHOPS $21.00
Herb seasoned lamb ribs, char-grilled, roasted veggies and lamb jus
substitutions & splits $5 | service fee of 18% may apply
APPETIZERS
LAHMACUN $11.00
Thin dough topped with minced beef, and seasoned vegetables, served with sliced tomatoes, onion and organic arugula
CHAR-GRILLED SPANISH OCTOPUS $23.00
roasted potatoes, greens, fresh herbs, garlic, lemon zest, olive oil, caper sauce
ARNAVUT CIGERI $16.00
fried lamb liver seasoned with hot pepper served with onion and parsley
MUJVER $14.00
Pan-fried zucchini pancakes with scallion, feta cheese, mint, fresh dill, creamy yoghurt sauce
SALMON CARPACCIO $22.00
Atlantic salmon, egg yolk, chives, capers, pickles, fresh lime
SU BOREGI $17.00
Homemade dough layered with feta cheese and fresh dill served with fresh garlic yoghurt sauce
SOGURME $14.00
smoked eggplant, yoghurt, walnuts, garlic, mint, extra virgin olive oil
GRILLED OR FRIED CALAMARI $18.00
Salsa verde, cherry tomatoes, capers, avocado, and micro greens
STUFFED ARTICHOKE $20.00
shrimp, shallot, cherry tomatoes, garlic, olive oil, mozzarella cheese
HAMSI $18.00
pan-seared anchovy, green field
HUMMUS $10.00
Chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, fresh garlic, extra virgin olive oil
MUSSELS $21.00
Steamed in white wine, cream, fresh herbs, cherry tomato and white truffle oil
POACHED CELERIAC (GLUTEEN-FREE) $17.00
fresh garlic, olive oil, carrot, English pea, fresh dill
PATLICAN SALATASI $15.00
Smoked eggplant, garlic, lemon juice, scallion, and roasted bell pepper
SOUP
LENTIL SOUP (GLUTEN-FREE) $7.00
Red lentil, onion, red pepper, tomatoes, and fresh mint
CLASSIC ONION $10.00
Garnished with bread croutons and Swiss cheese
SOUP OF THE DAY $7.00
please ASK YOUR SERVER
SALADS
*Add one choice of protein to your salad for $8: shrimp salmon, chicken or roasted doner
TURKISH FETA SALAD $15.00
romaine lettuce, cucumber, tomatoes, onion, feta cheese, black olives, and house dressing
SHEPHERD SALAD $13.00
tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, parsley, scallion, and house dressing
CLASSIC CAESAR SALAD $14.00
romaine lettuce, garlic-herb croutons, parmesan cheese and homemade dressing
ARUGULA SALAD $16.00
organic arugula, red wine-poached pears, toasted walnuts, and pomegranate molasses.
SEAFOOD SALAD $20.00
grilled calamari, shrimp, scallops, tomatoes, onion, capers, red, mixed greens, pepper
ENTREES
MANTI $22.00
Homemade tortellini stuffed with veal. served with creamy yoghurt, chilli oil, and tomato sauce
BRAISED LAMB SHANK $34.00
Braised Colorado lamb shank, red wine, garlic, and butter, served with mashed potatoes
RISOTTO DEL PRESIDENTE $31.00
imported arborio rice, jumbo shrimp, sea scallops, shallots, garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, shitake mushrooms, white wine, shaved parmesan
RISOTTO PESTO (GLUTEEN-FREE; VEGETARIAN) $22.00
arborio rice, cream, butter, and parmesan reggiano
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
TURKISH DELIGHT (GLUTEN-FREE, VEGETARIAN) $22.00
sautéed wild mushrooms, broccoli, zucchini, baby carrots, bock choi, and garlic served on a large plate of hummus with pine nuts and Turkish golden apricot
COATED STUFFED CHICKEN BREAST $22.00
mushrooms, asparagus, spinach, fresh mozzarella, mashed potatoes
LINGUINI ALLA COZZE $29.00
fresh pasta, shrimp, mussels, olives, fresh garlic, olive oil, capers, fresh herbs
ISLIM SARMASI $23.00
braised lamb shoulder, wrapped in eggplant, served with basmati rice
IMAM BAYILDI (GLUTEEN-FREE, VEGETARIAN) $22.00
roasted baby eggplant stuffed with red pepper, onion, tomatoes, garlic, pine nuts, served with rice pilaf
PIDE $23.00
thin flat crispy dough baked with cheese and a choice of ground beef, diced lamb or sucuk.
BRAISED SHORT-RIB $34.00
braised short-rib, red wine, and fresh herbs served with soft polenta
ROASTED HALF CHICKEN $23.00
marinated and grilled, served with french fries
MEATS
DONER $25.00
lamb and veal combined, seasoned and cooked on a vertical rotisserie served with basmati rice
ISKENDER $25.00
Doner meat, toasted bread, yoghurt and tomato sauce, brown butter
CAG KEBAB $27.00
originated in Erzurum province horizontally stacked, marinated, and roasted on wood charcoal lamb kebab, served with basmati rice
BEYTI-KEBAB $25.00
hand-chopped lamb shoulder, seasoned, skewered, wrapped in flatbread, served with french fries, yoghurt and butter sauce
KUZU SHISH $27.00
lean, nerveless lamb meat perfectly seasoned, skewered and charcoal grilled, served with basmati rice
ADANA KEBAB $25.00
hand-chopped seasoned lamb shoulder, skewered and charcoal grilled, served with basmati rice
BEEF KEBAB $23.00
beef tenderloin medallions, seasoned, skewered and charcoal grilled, served with basmati rice
CHICKEN KEBAB $22.00
herb-marinated chicken breast, skewered and charcoal grilled, served with basmati rice
RACK OF LAMB $40.00
herb-crusted Colorado lamb, oven-roasted, demi-glazed sauce served with sautéed vegetable roots
LOKUM $40.00
char-grilled filet mignon, sautéed mushroom, potato gratin, demi-glaze sauce
CHEF'S MIXED GRILL $31.00
combination of skewered chicken, beef medallion, sea scallops, shrimp, and doner served with basmati rice
CHICKEN MEDITERRANEAN $26.00
choice of beef or chicken, red and green bell pepper, onion, garlic, ginger, sesame seeds, basmati rice
STEAKS
steaks served with any choice of side
NY $36.00
26 oz USDA choice
RIBEYE $40.00
30oz USDA Choice
SIDES
ASPARAGUS PARMESAN AND OLIVE OIL $8.00
MASHED POTATOES $8.00
SAUTEED SPINACH $7.00
STEAMED BROCCOLI $7.00
RICE PILAF $7.00
FRENCH FRIES $7.00
Raise your glass to a taste adventure!
Experience a world of flavours with our diverse drinks menu! Try our unique Turkish-inspired cocktails like "Turkish Night at Bosphorus" and "Metropolitan," infused with the bold essence of raki. Explore classics like Negroni and Old Fashioned, or enjoy our selection of Efe Gold, Green, and Baylarbayi raki. Quench your thirst with global beers like Oogle Island 312 and Lagunitas IPA, alongside the classic Efes from Turkey. We also offer a range of cognac, cordials, scotch, and soft drinks. Cheers to a simple yet delightful journey through our carefully curated selection!
Our wine list is a passport to global flavours
Embark on a vinous journey at Cafe Istanbul in Chicago, where our wine list is a passport to global flavours. From the sun-kissed vineyards of Spain, Italy, and France to the pristine landscapes of New Zealand, each sip transports you to the heart of these renowned wine regions. Discover the magic in every glass, including our exclusive Turkish selection featuring the crisp Cankaya, the bold Okuzgozu, and the enchanting Yakut – a symphony of international and local tastes curated just for you. Unwind and indulge at Cafe Istanbul, where every sip is a celebration of the world's finest wines.
DESSERTS
KAZANDIBI $8.00
BAKLAVA WITH WALNUTS $8.00
RICE PUDDING $8.00
ALMOND PARFAIT $10.00
Crème Brulee $10.00
ICRE-CREAM $8.00
ASK SERVER FOR FLAVORS