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Cafe Istanbul, Chicago, IL

Cafe Istanbul

4.7
4,7
256 recensioni
Fino a 30 $
Turca

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2 persone
19:00
Prenotato 20 volte oggi
  • Tra i migliori del quartiere
  • Atmosfera affascinante
  • Adatto ai gruppi
In the heart of Chicago, there's a charming place known as the Istanbul Café, owned and run by Mustafa Guler. With more than 15 years of culinary experience in Istanbul, Ankara, and Antalya, he brings the flavors of Turkey to the Windy City.

For over six years, Chicago residents have flocked to Istanbul Café for delicious, authentic Turkish cuisine. From mouthwatering kebabs to flavorful mezze, each dish is a testament to Mustafa's culinary expertise.

What set Istanbul Café apart was not just its special wines, homemade baklava, or Mustafa's culinary expertise, but a secret treasure hidden within its menu - the "Cag Kebab." This special dish from Turkey's Erzurum region, and you won't find it anywhere else in the city.

From the talented chefs to the friendly servers, they ensure every visit to Istanbul Café is special. Here, we serve you not just with food but with passion! Come and savor Turkey's essence in the heart of Chicago!

Ordina a domicilio o da asporto

Informazioni aggiuntive

  • Stile
    Cucina informale
  • Prezzo
    Fino a 30 $
  • Tipi di Cucina
    Turca, Mediterranea
  • Orari di apertura
    Lun–Sab 11:00–22:00 Dom 09:00–22:00
  • Numero di telefono
    (773) 661-9487
  • Sito web
    http://www.mycafeistanbul.com/
  • Dress code
    Abbigliamento Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Mustafa Guler
  • Catering
    2014 W Division St Chicago Illinois,
  • Posizione
    2014 W Division St, Chicago, IL 60622-3154
  • Quartiere
    Bucktown / Wicker Park
  • Parking details
    Parcheggio privato
  • Altro
    Accesso per disabili, Bar con licenza liquori, Bar/Lounge, Birra, Brunch nel Weekend, Cani ammessi, Cocktail, Consegna a domicilio, Da asporto, Intrattenimento, Non fumatori, Opzioni senza glutine, Patio/Posti all'aperto, Patio/Posti all'aperto, Pista da ballo, Tavolo dello Chef, Vino

Menu

Appetizers

  • Arnavut Cigeri12,00 USD

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

    • Fried Calamari10,00 USD

      Tender squid lightly fried, served with homemade zesty cocktail sauce

      • Grilled Calamari10,00 USD

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

        • Hummus6,00 USD

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

          • Lahmacun6,00 USD

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

            • Mujver8,00 USD

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

              • Mussels12,00 USD

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

                • Patlican Salatisi7,00 USD

                  Smoked eggplants with garlic, lemon juice, scallion and roasted bell peppers

                  • Su Boregi8,00 USD

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

                    Soup

                    • Lentil Soup5,00 USD

                      Red lentil, onion, red pepper, tomatoes, fresh mint

                      • Soup of the Day5,00 USD

                        Ask your server for details

                        • Classic Onion6,00 USD

                          Garnished with bread croutons and Swiss cheese

                          Salads

                          Add one choice of protein to your salad for $5: shrimp salmon, chicken or roasted doner

                          • Turkish Feta Salad8,00 USD

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

                            • Caesar Salad8,00 USD

                              Romaine lettuce, garlic herb croutons, Parmesan cheese, homemade Caesar dressing

                              • Seafood Salad15,00 USD

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

                                • Shepherd Salad8,00 USD

                                  Tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, scallion, parsley, house dressing

                                  • Arugula Salad8,00 USD

                                    Red wine poached pears, toasted walnuts and pomegranate molasses

                                    Entrees

                                    • Doner14,00 USD

                                      Lamb and veal combined, seasoned with herbs and bland of spices, cooked on a vertical rotisserie and served with flatbread and basmati rice

                                      • Adana Kebab13,00 USD

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

                                        • Beef Kebab12,00 USD

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

                                          • Chicken Kebab12,00 USD

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

                                            • Pide14,00 USD

                                              Thin flat crispy dough baked with your choice of ground beef / diced lamb / cheese or sucuk

                                              • Iskender16,00 USD

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

                                                • Kofte Kebab13,00 USD

                                                  Seasoned ground beef and lamb served with basmati rice, tomato, peppers

                                                  • Risotto Fungi14,00 USD

                                                    Portabella, shitake and porcini mushrooms, arborio rice, cream, butter and Parmesan cheese

                                                    • Imam Bayeldi14,00 USD

                                                      Roasted baby eggplant stuffed with red pepper, onion, tomatoes, garlic, pine nuts, served with rice pilaf

                                                      • Chicken Lemo12,00 USD

                                                        Sautéed chicken scaloppini, brown butter, caper, lemon, white wine sauce served with sautéed bock choy

                                                        • Rigatoni al Trasterverina Ragu14,00 USD

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

                                                          • Grilled Lamb Chops16,00 USD

                                                            Char grilled herb seasoned lamb ribs, roasted vegetables and lamb jus

                                                            • Schnitzel12,00 USD

                                                              Chicken scaloppini, breaded, pan-fried served with crispy potatoes, mixed greens and red cabbage

                                                              • Seared Salmon14,00 USD

                                                                Israeli couscous, calamari, fresh tomato, zucchini and curry sauce

                                                                Sandwiches

                                                                • Kofte10,00 USD

                                                                  Ground beef and lamb made with garlic, herbs and blend of spices

                                                                  • Lamb Doner12,00 USD

                                                                    Seasoned lamb cooked slowly on a horizontal rotisserie

                                                                    • Our Big Burger12,00 USD

                                                                      10oz. black angus beef, mozzarella cheese, caramelized onion, tomato and lettuce

                                                                      • Chicken Panini11,00 USD

                                                                        Grilled chicken, tomato, roasted bell pepper and mozzarella cheese

                                                                        • Mushroom Panini11,00 USD

                                                                          Portabella mushroom, mozzarella cheese, spinach and caramelized onion

                                                                          Side Orders

                                                                          • Rice Pilaf5,00 USD

                                                                            • French Fries5,00 USD

                                                                              • Mixed Vegetables6,00 USD

                                                                                Drinks

                                                                                • Fountain Drinks1,75 USD

                                                                                  Coca-Cola Products

                                                                                  • Ayran2,50 USD

                                                                                    Cold, and savory refreshing yogurt-based beverage that is mixed with salt

                                                                                    • Turkish Coffee2,50 USD

                                                                                      Traditionally brewed finely ground, and unfiltered coffee

                                                                                      • Coffee1,75 USD

                                                                                        Ultimo aggiornamento: 1 febbraio 2022

                                                                                        Cosa dicono 256 persone

                                                                                        Valutazione complessiva e recensioni

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                                                                                        4.7
                                                                                        4,7 in base alle valutazioni recenti
                                                                                        • 4,8Cibo
                                                                                        • 4,7Servizio
                                                                                        • 4,5Atmosfera
                                                                                        • 4,5Rapporto qualità-prezzo

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                                                                                        • Chicago / Illinois

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                                                                                        • Chicago / Illinois

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                                                                                        • Chicago

                                                                                          Tra i migliori del quartiere

                                                                                        256 Recensioni

                                                                                        1. TonyAries

                                                                                          Chicago

                                                                                          37 recensioni

                                                                                          5.0

                                                                                          37 recensioni

                                                                                          Visitato il giorno 5 maggio 2024

                                                                                          1. Complessivo 5
                                                                                          2. Cibo 5
                                                                                          3. Servizio 5
                                                                                          4. Atmosfera 5
                                                                                          Cafe Istanbul is my favorite Mediterranean restaurant in Chicago. Amazing service, amazing quality, amazing value!

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                                                                                        2. Sujata

                                                                                          VIP

                                                                                          Chicago

                                                                                          9 recensioni

                                                                                          5.0

                                                                                          9 recensioni

                                                                                          Visitato 1 giorno fa

                                                                                          1. Complessivo 5
                                                                                          2. Cibo 5
                                                                                          3. Servizio 5
                                                                                          4. Atmosfera 5
                                                                                          Fantastic food and service. Knowledgeable team. Generous portions.

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                                                                                        3. Dana

                                                                                          Chicago

                                                                                          7 recensioni

                                                                                          5.0

                                                                                          7 recensioni

                                                                                          Visitato 6 giorni fa

                                                                                          1. Complessivo 5
                                                                                          2. Cibo 5
                                                                                          3. Servizio 5
                                                                                          4. Atmosfera 4
                                                                                          We just returned from Istanbul, Türkiye and were craving some authentic Turkish food. So happy to have found CAFE ISTANBUL! The pade was delicious as was the chef’s mixed grill. The wine our waitress suggested was excellent! Friendly staff, great food, nice neighborhood — we’ll be back!

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                                                                                        4. Molli

                                                                                          Chicago

                                                                                          1 recensione

                                                                                          5.0

                                                                                          1 recensione

                                                                                          Visitato 7 giorni fa

                                                                                          1. Complessivo 5
                                                                                          2. Cibo 5
                                                                                          3. Servizio 5
                                                                                          4. Atmosfera 5
                                                                                          Cafe Istanbul always takes great care of us. I love the wait staff and how kind they are. They also work as a team, with great sense of urgency for their guests. The food is always top tier and never disappoints. I love taking fiends who visit me here because i can count on having a great experience.

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                                                                                        5. Lorenzo

                                                                                          Chicago

                                                                                          26 recensioni

                                                                                          4.0

                                                                                          26 recensioni

                                                                                          Visitato il giorno 14 dicembre 2024

                                                                                          1. Complessivo 4
                                                                                          2. Cibo 4
                                                                                          3. Servizio 5
                                                                                          4. Atmosfera 4
                                                                                          Delicious and authentic Lebanese food and excellent service.

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                                                                                        6. Julie

                                                                                          VIP

                                                                                          Chicago

                                                                                          17 recensioni

                                                                                          5.0

                                                                                          17 recensioni

                                                                                          Visitato il giorno 8 dicembre 2024

                                                                                          1. Complessivo 5
                                                                                          2. Cibo 5
                                                                                          3. Servizio 5
                                                                                          4. Atmosfera 5
                                                                                          Fabulous service, great recommendations, delicious food.

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                                                                                        7. ROB

                                                                                          Chicago

                                                                                          1 recensione

                                                                                          4.0

                                                                                          1 recensione

                                                                                          Visitato il giorno 8 dicembre 2024

                                                                                          1. Complessivo 4
                                                                                          2. Cibo 5
                                                                                          3. Servizio 5
                                                                                          4. Atmosfera 4
                                                                                          Great little restaurant. Authentic Turkish food with fantastic service.

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                                                                                        8. Angela

                                                                                          VIP

                                                                                          Chicago

                                                                                          10 recensioni

                                                                                          3.0

                                                                                          10 recensioni

                                                                                          Visitato il giorno 29 novembre 2024

                                                                                          1. Complessivo 3
                                                                                          2. Cibo 4
                                                                                          3. Servizio 3
                                                                                          4. Atmosfera 3
                                                                                          Nice neighborhood gem. Authentic mediterranean food. Quiet. Pricey for a neighborhood spot. For four people, our tab was almost $50/person but only two of us had drinks.

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                                                                                        9. Andrew

                                                                                          Louisville

                                                                                          1 recensione

                                                                                          5.0

                                                                                          1 recensione

                                                                                          Visitato il giorno 26 novembre 2024

                                                                                          1. Complessivo 5
                                                                                          2. Cibo 5
                                                                                          3. Servizio 5
                                                                                          4. Atmosfera 5
                                                                                          Hard to explain how good is it. Just go and try. Can’t be disappointed.

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                                                                                        10. Marc

                                                                                          Chicago

                                                                                          2 recensioni

                                                                                          4.0

                                                                                          2 recensioni

                                                                                          Visitato il giorno 17 novembre 2024

                                                                                          1. Complessivo 4
                                                                                          2. Cibo 5
                                                                                          3. Servizio 4
                                                                                          4. Atmosfera 4
                                                                                          On of my top 5 go to spots in Chicago. Always take people that visit us from out town there.

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                                                                                        FAQ

                                                                                        Cafe Istanbul offre la consegna a domicilio in collaborazione con Chow Now. Cafe Istanbul offre anche il servizio da asporto, che puoi ordinare telefonando al ristorante al numero (773) 661-9487.

                                                                                        Cafe Istanbul è stato valutato con 4,7 stelle da 256 utenti OpenTable.

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                                                                                        2014 W Division St, Chicago, IL 60622-3154

                                                                                        Informazioni aggiuntive

                                                                                        • Quartiere
                                                                                          Bucktown / Wicker Park
                                                                                        • Orari di apertura
                                                                                          Lun–Sab 11:00–22:00 Dom 09:00–22:00
                                                                                        • Prezzo
                                                                                          Fino a 30 $
                                                                                        • Tipi di Cucina
                                                                                          Turca, Mediterranea
                                                                                        • Stile
                                                                                          Cucina informale
                                                                                        • Dress code
                                                                                          Abbigliamento Casual
                                                                                        • Parking details
                                                                                          Parcheggio privato
                                                                                        • Executive Chef
                                                                                          Mustafa Guler
                                                                                        • Altro
                                                                                          Accesso per disabili, Bar con licenza liquori, Bar/Lounge, Birra, Brunch nel Weekend, Cani ammessi, Cocktail, Consegna a domicilio, Da asporto, Intrattenimento, Non fumatori, Opzioni senza glutine, Patio/Posti all'aperto, Patio/Posti all'aperto, Pista da ballo, Tavolo dello Chef, Vino
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