Cafe Istanbul

4.7

4,7

240 avis

30 $ ou moins

Turque

La perle du quartier
Parfait pour manger en plein air
Options végétariennes

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!

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Nombre de personnes

2 personnes

DateHeure

7 sept. 2024

19:30

Réservé 13 fois aujourd'hui

Commande en livraison ou à emporter

Informations supplémentaires

Atmosphère
Décontracté
Prix
30 $ ou moins
Cuisine(s)
Turque, Méditerranée
Heures d'ouverture
lun.–sam. 11:00–22:00 dim. 09:00–22:00
Numéro de téléphone
(773) 661-9487
Site internet
http://www.mycafeistanbul.com/
Code vestimentaire
Tenue décontractée
Chef de cuisine
Mustafa Guler
Service traiteur
2014 W Division St Chicago Illinois,

Endroit
2014 W Division St, 60622-3154 Chicago, IL
Quartier
Bucktown / Wicker Park
Infos de stationnement
Stationnement privé
Renseignements supplémentaires :
À emporter, Accès pour personnes à mobilité réduite, Animation, Bar complet, Bar/salon, Bière, Brunch le week-end, Chiens acceptés, Cocktails, Dîner dansant, Livraison, Non-fumeur, Options sans gluten, Table de Chef, Terrasse, Terrasse, Vin

Arnavut Cigeri12,00 $US
Fried seasoned lamb liver served with tomatoes, onions, parsley and crispy potatoes
Fried Calamari10,00 $US
Tender squid lightly fried, served with homemade zesty cocktail sauce
Grilled Calamari10,00 $US
Salsa verde, cherry tomatoes, dilled avocado, caper and micro greens
Hummus6,00 $US
Chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, extra virgin olives, fresh garlic
Lahmacun6,00 $US
Thin dough topped with minced beef, seasoned vegetables, served with sliced tomatoes, onions and organic arugula
Mujver8,00 $US
Pan fried zucchini pancakes with scallions, feta cheese, fresh dill, and creamy yogurt garlic sauce
Mussels12,00 $US
Steamed in white wine, cream, cherry tomatoes, garlic, fresh herbs and white truffle oil
Patlican Salatisi7,00 $US
Smoked eggplants with garlic, lemon juice, scallion and roasted bell peppers
Su Boregi8,00 $US
homemade dough filled with feta cheese and fresh dill, served with fresh dill, creamy yogurt garlic sauce

Soup

Lentil Soup5,00 $US
Red lentil, onion, red pepper, tomatoes, fresh mint
Soup of the Day5,00 $US
Ask your server for details
Classic Onion6,00 $US
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 $US
Romaine lettuce, cucumber, tomatoes, onion, feta cheese, parsley, black olives and house dressing
Caesar Salad8,00 $US
Romaine lettuce, garlic herb croutons, Parmesan cheese, homemade Caesar dressing
Seafood Salad15,00 $US
Grilled calamari, shrimp, scallop, mixed greens, tomato, onion, caper and red pepper
Shepherd Salad8,00 $US
Tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, scallion, parsley, house dressing
Arugula Salad8,00 $US
Red wine poached pears, toasted walnuts and pomegranate molasses

Entrees

Doner14,00 $US
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 $US
Hand chopped seasoned lamb shoulder on skewers cooked over a charcoal grill, served with flatbread and basmati rice
Beef Kebab12,00 $US
Beef tenderloin medallions on skewers seasoned and cooked over a charcoal grill, served with basmati rice
Chicken Kebab12,00 $US
Herb marinated chicken breast on skewers cooked over charcoal grill, served with basmati rice
Pide14,00 $US
Thin flat crispy dough baked with your choice of ground beef / diced lamb / cheese or sucuk
Iskender16,00 $US
Doner meat, toasted bread, creamy yogurt, tomato puree, crushed red pepper, brown butter
Kofte Kebab13,00 $US
Seasoned ground beef and lamb served with basmati rice, tomato, peppers
Risotto Fungi14,00 $US
Portabella, shitake and porcini mushrooms, arborio rice, cream, butter and Parmesan cheese
Imam Bayeldi14,00 $US
Roasted baby eggplant stuffed with red pepper, onion, tomatoes, garlic, pine nuts, served with rice pilaf
Chicken Lemo12,00 $US
Sautéed chicken scaloppini, brown butter, caper, lemon, white wine sauce served with sautéed bock choy
Rigatoni al Trasterverina Ragu14,00 $US
Homemade large pasta, veal sausage, wild mushrooms, garlic, fennel seeds, white wine, tomato, cream sauce, Parmesan cheese
Grilled Lamb Chops16,00 $US
Char grilled herb seasoned lamb ribs, roasted vegetables and lamb jus
Schnitzel12,00 $US
Chicken scaloppini, breaded, pan-fried served with crispy potatoes, mixed greens and red cabbage
Seared Salmon14,00 $US
Israeli couscous, calamari, fresh tomato, zucchini and curry sauce

Sandwiches

Kofte10,00 $US
Ground beef and lamb made with garlic, herbs and blend of spices
Lamb Doner12,00 $US
Seasoned lamb cooked slowly on a horizontal rotisserie
Our Big Burger12,00 $US
10oz. black angus beef, mozzarella cheese, caramelized onion, tomato and lettuce
Chicken Panini11,00 $US
Grilled chicken, tomato, roasted bell pepper and mozzarella cheese
Mushroom Panini11,00 $US
Portabella mushroom, mozzarella cheese, spinach and caramelized onion

Side Orders

Rice Pilaf5,00 $US
French Fries5,00 $US
Mixed Vegetables6,00 $US

Drinks

Fountain Drinks1,75 $US
Coca-Cola Products
Ayran2,50 $US
Cold, and savory refreshing yogurt-based beverage that is mixed with salt
Turkish Coffee2,50 $US
Traditionally brewed finely ground, and unfiltered coffee
Coffee1,75 $US

Avis de 240 client·e·s

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4.7

4,7 d'après les évaluations récentes

4,8Plats
4,6Service
4,5Atmosphère
4,5Rapport qualité-prix

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240 avis

J
John
Denver
74 avis
VIP
5.0
74 avis
Y est allé·e le 25 août 2024
1. Global 5
2. Plats 5
3. Service 5
4. Atmosphère 4
Great food. The appetizers all were fantastic. The entrees were delicious as well
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OT
Utilisateur d'OpenTable
Chicago
1 avis
5.0
1 avis
Y est allé·e le 11 août 2024
1. Global 5
2. Plats 5
3. Service 4
4. Atmosphère 5
We just ate here on an August afternoon on the patio, and it was a great ambience! The food was better than I expected, and we really enjoyed the salmon tartare and the zucchini pancakes/fritters. Our only minor complaints would be that the waiters were somewhat quick to clear up at the end of the meal and the road noise/sirens, but otherwise we were really pleased with our experience!
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Marc
Chicago
1 avis
5.0
1 avis
Y est allé·e le 5 août 2024
1. Global 5
2. Plats 5
3. Service 5
4. Atmosphère 5
The most underrated restaurant in Chicago. Turkish food for the WIN!
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businessdiner
Wisconsin
9 avis
3.0
9 avis
Y est allé·e le 28 juillet 2024
1. Global 3
2. Plats 2
3. Service 1
4. Atmosphère 4
Have been there in the past and thought the food was decent. However, this time it was not great. Salt levels were not great either too salty or not salty enough, and in general food was bland. French fries were soggy. Best part was the bread. we came at an odd lunchtime, so they were not busy, but Service was very slow and when it came time for the check and automatic gratuity was added for four people which I didn’t love. Unfortunately will not be back.
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Florence
New York
6 avis
VIP
5.0
6 avis
Y est allé·e le 28 juillet 2024
1. Global 5
2. Plats 5
3. Service 5
4. Atmosphère 5
We had the Sunday brunch experience here. For $30 per person we enjoyed a feast! Best value and taste.
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OT
Utilisateur d'OpenTable
Acapulco
1 avis
5.0
1 avis
Y est allé·e le 28 juillet 2024
1. Global 5
2. Plats 5
3. Service 5
4. Atmosphère 5
Excedió nuestras expectativas, un lugar maravilloso con una excelente comida, ofrecen auténtica comida turca.
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AA
AsianAngel
Chicago
15 avis
VIP
5.0
15 avis
Y est allé·e le 14 juillet 2024
1. Global 5
2. Plats 5
3. Service 5
4. Atmosphère 5
My companion and I were naive to authentic Turkish cuisine prior to dining at Cafe Istanbul. Our servers (both a female and a male assisted us) were helpful explaining the menu items. Since it was a Sunday, only brunch or offerings from the dinner menu were available. It was unclear to us exactly how the brunch "worked" for a fixed $30. We ended up ordering 3 entree items that were on the brunch list but not the "entire" brunch per person. Our table was one of only two tables seated inside so we couldn't even peek at other tables to see the quality/quantity of brunch dishes. The items we ordered arrived promptly, were freshly prepared and presented with pride. It was clear that our servers were proud of their dishes and were happy to share their culture. We will definitely return to experience a dinner service!
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Utilisateur d'OpenTable
Indiana
1 avis
5.0
1 avis
Y est allé·e le 9 juillet 2024
1. Global 5
2. Plats 5
3. Service 5
4. Atmosphère 5
Cafe Istanbul had amazing food!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Metro d'Atlanta
1 avis
5.0
1 avis
Y est allé·e le 8 juillet 2024
1. Global 5
2. Plats 5
3. Service 5
4. Atmosphère 5
Our server was Emir ,he was very friendly and give us really good service, The food was outstanding but the service from Emir sp?) was tremendous! My wife and I were celebrating our anniversary.
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JM
JudithM
Detroit
2 avis
5.0
2 avis
Y est allé·e le 7 juillet 2024
1. Global 5
2. Plats 5
3. Service 5
4. Atmosphère 5
Delicious Mediterranean food and great service! Love the outdoor seating when the weather is nice.
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FAQ

Cafe Istanbul assure un service de livraison en partenariat avec Chow Now. Cafe Istanbul propose également des plats à emporter que vous pouvez commander en appelant le restaurant au (773) 661-9487.

Le restaurant Cafe Istanbul est noté 4,7 étoiles par 240 clients OpenTable.

Oui, vous pouvez généralement réserver ce restaurant en choisissant la date, l'heure et le nombre de personnes sur OpenTable.

Effectuer une réservation

Nombre de personnes

2 personnes

DateHeure

7 sept. 2024

19:30

Réservé 13 fois aujourd'hui

Commande en livraison ou à emporter

2014 W Division St, 60622-3154 Chicago, IL

Informations supplémentaires

Quartier
Bucktown / Wicker Park
Heures d'ouverture
lun.–sam. 11:00–22:00 dim. 09:00–22:00
Prix
30 $ ou moins
Cuisine(s)
Turque, Méditerranée
Atmosphère
Décontracté
Code vestimentaire
Tenue décontractée
Infos de stationnement
Stationnement privé
Chef de cuisine
Mustafa Guler
Renseignements supplémentaires :
À emporter, Accès pour personnes à mobilité réduite, Animation, Bar complet, Bar/salon, Bière, Brunch le week-end, Chiens acceptés, Cocktails, Dîner dansant, Livraison, Non-fumeur, Options sans gluten, Table de Chef, Terrasse, Terrasse, Vin

Site internet
http://www.mycafeistanbul.com/
Numéro de téléphone
(773) 661-9487
Service traiteur
2014 W Division St Chicago Illinois,

Cafe Istanbul

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Appetizers

Arnavut Cigeri12,00 $US

Fried Calamari10,00 $US

Grilled Calamari10,00 $US

Hummus6,00 $US

Lahmacun6,00 $US

Mujver8,00 $US

Mussels12,00 $US

Patlican Salatisi7,00 $US

Su Boregi8,00 $US

Soup

Lentil Soup5,00 $US

Soup of the Day5,00 $US

Classic Onion6,00 $US

Salads

Turkish Feta Salad8,00 $US

Caesar Salad8,00 $US

Seafood Salad15,00 $US

Shepherd Salad8,00 $US

Arugula Salad8,00 $US

Entrees

Doner14,00 $US

Adana Kebab13,00 $US

Beef Kebab12,00 $US

Chicken Kebab12,00 $US

Pide14,00 $US

Iskender16,00 $US

Kofte Kebab13,00 $US

Risotto Fungi14,00 $US

Imam Bayeldi14,00 $US

Chicken Lemo12,00 $US

Rigatoni al Trasterverina Ragu14,00 $US

Grilled Lamb Chops16,00 $US

Schnitzel12,00 $US

Seared Salmon14,00 $US

Sandwiches

Kofte10,00 $US

Lamb Doner12,00 $US

Our Big Burger12,00 $US

Chicken Panini11,00 $US

Mushroom Panini11,00 $US

Side Orders

Rice Pilaf5,00 $US

French Fries5,00 $US

Mixed Vegetables6,00 $US

Drinks

Fountain Drinks1,75 $US

Ayran2,50 $US

Turkish Coffee2,50 $US

Coffee1,75 $US

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