Midpoint Istanbul Fine Dining - New Haven, CT

Cheese, parsley, tomatoes, green peppers rolled in file dough and pan fried in vegetable oil to golden perfection.

Chickpeas, beans, flour, garlic, carrots, celery, white onion, parsley and spices.

Turkish fritter similar to a pancake, made from grated zucchini, eggs, onion, cheese, carrots, dill and spices.

Generous mixture of carrot tarator, stuffed grape leaves, spicy pepper tapenade, eggplant salad, sauced eggplant, babaganush, hummus and haydari.

Minced cucumbers and garlic blended in plain yogurt with fresh mint, fresh dill and spices.

Pureed chickpeas, tahini toasted, ground and hulled sesame seeds, pureed garlic, milk, olive oil and spices.

Finely chopped green and red peppers, white onion, walnuts, garlic spiced up with hot pepper paste, tomato paste, lemon juice and spices. Sour pomegranate juice dressing added for extra zing.

Pan fries eggplant sauteed with green and red peppers, white onion and garlic.

Charcoal fire smoked eggplants blended in finely chopped green and red peppers, tomatoes, garlic, vinegar, olive oil and lemon juice.

A levantine cuisine classic lemon juice, cooked until tender and then pureed with tahini, garlic, yogurt, spices and olive oil. It's a creamy zesty delight.

Minced carrots blended with garlic and parsley in plain yogurt. Its a carrot version of the cucumber tarator commonly known as cacik or tzatziki.

Grape leaves stuffed with rice and boiled.

This Turkish meze classic is a favorite side dish with meat entrees or just by itself. Minced garlic, dry mint, fresh dill and walnuts blended in thick strained yogurt. Drizzled with olive oil for a unique balanced taste.

Traditional Turkish red lentil soup prepared with red lentis, tomato paste, pureed potatoes, minced carrots, onion, butter and spices.

Refreshing blend of carrots, onions, goat cheese, sour pomegranate juice dressing, olive oil, walnuts and mixed fruits.

Fresh mixed greens, roasted red peppers, carrots, tomatoes, corn and avocado prepared with dressing.

Combination of diced tomatoes, cucumbers, onion, parsley, olive oil and lemon juice.

Mixture of fresh lettuce, carrots, red cabbage, tomatoes, cucumbers, corn, olive oil and lemon juice.

Traditional Turkish bean salad is prepared with white beans that are pre-soaked in vinegar and mixed with red and green peppers, cherry tomatoes, red onion and eggs dressed with vinegar, olive oil and lemon juice.

Grilled halloumi cheese chunks mixed with fresh lettuce, arugula, carrots, cherry, tomatoes, walnuts and mixed fruits.

Lettuce,tomato,cucumbers,red onion,feta cheese,olives and grape leaves.

Romaine lettuce croutons, parmesan cheese and Caesar dressing

Balanced mixture of prime ground beef, finely chopped onions, parsley, bread crumbs, spices prepared to small patties and chargrilled to perfect moist and aroma. Served with rice pilaf and spiced bulgur pilaf.

Tender pieces of chicken breast marinated in Mediterranean milk, garlic and herbs sauce. Served with rice and bulgar pilaf

Minced and seasoned lean lamb meat mounted on long flat skewers cooked on charcoal fire. Served with rice pilaf and spiced bulgur pilaf.

A luxurious combination of 4 select individually cooked entrees, lamb chops, kofte lamb shish, chicken shish and Midpoint Adana. Served together as one generous portion. Served with rice pilaf and spiced bulgur pilaf.

Chicken breast cubes sauteed with green and red peppers, mushroom, tomato, onion, garlic, and spices to juicy perfection. Comes with a side of white rice.

Minced and seasoned lean lamb meat mounted on long flat skewers cooked on charcoal fire then shaved from the skewer and placed on a lightly hot buttered bed of bread cubes that is soaked in cold yogurt and sizzling hot fried tomato sauce.

Diced lamb chunks stir-fried on an iron skillet with onion, tomato, mushrooms, green and red peppers, spices, butter, and soy sauce. Comes with a side of white rice.

Lean cubes of lamb marinated and grilled over charcoal fire. Served with rice pilaf and spiced bulgur pilaf.

Delicate lamb ribs meat cut perpendicularly to the spine, flattened and seasoned with traditional Turkish herbs and spices. Gently char-grilled to order. Served with rice pilaf and spiced bulgur pilaf.

Blend of pan fried eggplant, tomato and sauteed onions smothered with melted cheese.

Blend of pan fried eggplant laden with a rich meat sauce, tomato, sauteed onions and green peppers.

Grilled tomato, green and red peppers over hunker begendi.

Delicious filet of salmon seasoned pan and grilled. Served with greens and grilled asparagus.

Alabalık. Delicious boneless brook trouf dusted with bread crumbs and pan seared. Served with seasoned green salad.

Jumbo shrimps grilled on charcoal fire. Served over tomato, cucumber, onion and midpoint mild mustard sauce.

Filet of salmon sauteed with garlic, onion, tomato, green and red peppers, mushroom, soy sauce, and spices. Comes with a side of white rice.

Jumbo shrimps sauteed with garlic onion, tomato, green and red peppers, mushroom, and spices. Comes with a side of white rice.

Seabass. Cooked on charcoal fire where the juices of fish hits the fire which then covers the fish with the sake that brings out the delicate flavor. Served with mixed greens.

In this classic Turkish dessert, delicate leaves of crisp, golden filo are layered with a tempting mixture or crushed walnuts, pistachio, sugar and clove. Laden with rich, sweet, homemade syrup, our baklava is virtually irresistible. ( 3 Pieces )

Kazandibi is a type of caramelized milk pudding with a purposely burnt bottom layer that adds a toasted marshmallow, caramel like flavor reminiscent of creme brulee. Served with ground pistachio and seasoned fresh fruit.

Baked shredded filo dough with cheese filing, sweetened with our chef’s special home made syrup and served hot.

A delectable light pudding of boiled milk, rice, and sugar baked in the oven and then cooked in a clay bowl. ( To go orders come with an aluminum container.)

Traditional Turkish drinkable yogurt.