Istanbul Cafa(C) - New Haven, CT

delicate grape leaves stuffed with a heavenly blend of rice, lightly browned onion fresh dell , pine nuts sweet black raisins and mint cooked in olive oil and heated on a gentle fire to perfection, a delicious and unique vegetarian chose

a spicy spinach puree prepared with thick creamy yogurt, spiked with hints of garlic basil and ground red pepper, this choice of both zesty and nutritious

turkish hummus a rich chickpeas and tahini paste in prepared with garlic lemon juice and olive oil

charcoal grilled eggplant dipped in lemon juice, cooked until tender, and then pureed with garlic vinegar and olive oil until creamy a delightfully layered taste experience

this wonderful pureed salad is named for the eastern turkish city of antep, prepared from finely chopped tomato, cucumber onion parsley green pepper, and walnuts the salsa-like salad is held together by a lightly seasoned body of olive of tomato paste and then sharpened with lemon juice

brimming with fresh zucchini crumbled feta cheese, and oil our zucchini fritter is a rich and delicious source of vitamin a

boreks, delightful savory pastries are fine perfect turkish snack of food, made from delicate layers of thin dough and stuffed with feta cheese, parsley and egg their luxurious crispness melt in your mouth

baby eggplant browned in olive oil stuffed with a blended of green pepper, sauteed onion garlic tomato and parsley and then sprinkled with pine nuts whose smooth texture and subtle taste beautifully offset the deep warm tastes of the eggplant and olive oil legend has it that a muslin cleric once alla this dish was so overwhelmed by its splendid taste that he fainted hence the name which swooning imam

fresh calamari battered and fried until crisp and golden, served over a bed of lettuce with our special istanbul cafe house sauce and then garnished with lemon and spring of fresh parsley

translated as a cool spread, this combination appetizers platter is the platter is the object appeal among it offers you the chance to sample a wonderful and diverse selection of our following vegetarian appetizers humus pattican salata antep ezme yaprak, dolma and carrot salad, it is designed to be shared and arranged in a thick colorful ring, this dish is a feast for the eyes as well as the stomach

as far as we know, turks discovered yogurt. cacik, a cool cucumber salad with yogurt and mint, is the flavorful and time-honored result of that discovery.

a carrot puree prepared with creamy yogurt spiked with garlic. this choice is delicious and nutritious.

literally translated as 'shepherd's' this is turkey's deliciously light combination of fresh cucumber, plum tomato, parsley onion mint, vinegar, and olive oil

a wonderful salad prepared from char grilled octopus and a combination of fresh cucumber, parsley tomato, onion mint, vinegar, and olive oil

red cabbage, lettuce, carrot, feta cheese, cucumber, tomato and house dressing.

tender pieces of hand chopped chicken breast seasoned in a lively marinate of turkish spices and then char grilled on skewers served in simple juicy perfection with rice and greens

lean cubes of lamb marinated and grilled over a charcoal fire, its simple preparation allows you to savor the exquisite smoky flavor of the coal-fired lamb served with rice and greens

the darling of kebab lovers, rumor has it that cooks in southern turkey regularly make adana kebabs up to thinly six, feet long, delicious lean lamb linged with a spicy vegetable juice skewered and cooked with special care over a charcoal fire and served with rice

delectable lamb chops prepared un uniquely turkish fashion over a charcoal flame, served with rice and greens

four different kebabs in one dish! an living combination of lamb chop weekends doner kebab lamb chicken, and adana kebabs cooked to your desire and served with rice and greens, a luxurious treat for any lover of kebabs

our house special yogurttu kebab is home made turkish fare at its best, your choice of chicken lamb or adana kebab is laid cut over our home made fresh bread and generously laden with spiced tomato sauce and cool yogurt

broiled lamb shank wrapped with eggplant slices of then baked it is as hearty as it is delicious served with rice

(fridays and saturdays only) delicious lamb marinated in its own juices and cooked on a rotating skewer, shaved in thin and served with rice pilaf greens

(fridays and saturdays only) enjoy tender lamb shaved from a rotating skewer on top of lightly buttered bread with cool yogurt and a tangy tomato sauce, one of the turkey's most loved specialties

choice of lamb or chicken, luxuriate in the rich taste of creamy smoked eggplant of this most classic ottoman dish

choice of lamb or chicken, tender morsels, simmered extensively in its own juice along with sauteed bell pepper, tomato onion, and parsley served with rice

layers of eggplant zucchini carrots, peas, red and green pepper, onion, tomato and potatoes topped with bechamel sauce and cheese and then baked in a casserole, served with rice pilaf

a dish of pan-fried eggplant laden with a rich meat sauce, decked with potato tomato and sauteed onion and then smothered with melted cheese, served with rice pilaf

choice of vegetarian chicken or lamb, a delightful entree of vegetables sauteed eggplant zucchini carrot, green beans, tomato potato broccoli and green pepper and bits of tender lamb, served steaming hot with rice

lean cubes of lamb simmered with rice okra in a tomato, onion sauce and then baked with cheese, on the lop, lively ad satisfying this casserole also comes with rice

a classic entree with lean cubes of lamb or chicken simmered with artichoke in a tomato onion sauce with cheese on top (optional). this casserole also comes with rice.

cubes of swordfish marinated with our chef's special ingredients and then grilled to perfection on a skewer where the tangy swordfish is flanked by grilled tomato, green pepper, onion and bay leaf in a mouth-watering shish kebab

a delicious entree of fresh baked sea bass, the smooth buttery sweetness of the fish enlivened scallion parsley and just a hint of paprika adomed with slices of lemon and accompanied by fresh greens

delicious boneless brook trout dusted with corn meal and pan seared, served with a light, seasoned, salad of greens

jumbo shrimps cooked in a slightly spiced tomato sauce with onions, and green peppers tapped with melted cheese, and baked in a casserole served with rice

fresh octopus, mushrooms tomato, onions, peppers and garlic baked in casserole, served with rice

layered with melted cheese and chunks of tomato

ground lamb spiced and layered with sauteed onion

melted cheese decked with turkish style beef pepperoni

a dense mixture of cheese, ground lamb and beef sausage, with eggs if you so choose, the result is distinctive and delicious

ground lamb and vegetable mix special and baked on very thin dough in the oven, this popular specialty from the best of city of sanfurfa is served in traditional eastern turkish fashion

mixture of creamy eggplant tahini and garlic wrapped in a warm pita

thick turkish hummus wrapped in a warm pita

delicate grape leaves stuffed with a sweet blend of rice, raisin mint, pine nuts, and dill and dressed with yogurt sauce, all in a pita

hand chopped chicken breast char grilled on a skewer and tucked into a pita with fresh greens

simple tender cubes of lamb cooked over a flame and wrapped in a pita

lean ground lamb with a spicy buttery taste in pita bread,

(fridays only) tender lamb marinated and cut in thin shavings into a pita wrap

in this classic turkish dessert delicate leaves of crisp golden filo are layered with a temping mixture of crushed walnuts pistachio, sugar and glove laden with rich, sweet homemade syrup our baklava virtually irresistible

baked shredded filo dough with for cheese filling, sweetened with our chef's special homemade syrup and served hot

a delectable light pudding of boiled milk, rice, and sugar, flavored with cinnamon, baked in the oven and then cooled in a clay bowl

upside-down pudding, traditional turkish style milk, pudding, make it from scratch, served lightly tapped with ground pistachio

famous the world over for its thickness and unique potency, turkish coffee is served in small porcetain cups

cay, turkey's own blend of aromatic black leaves, brewed fresh and strengthened to your taste