Cafe Istanbul Bexley Menu (Update 2025)

Welcome to Cafe Istanbul Bexley, where the rich flavors of Turkish and Mediterranean cuisine come alive. Nestled in the heart of Bexley, this charming eatery offers an inviting atmosphere perfect for families and groups alike.

The menu is a culinary journey showcasing an array of tantalizing dishes. Start your meal with cold appetizers like hummus or babaganoush, both bursting with authentic flavors. Don’t miss the Appetizer Sampler, an impressive spread that highlights the best of their offerings.

Warm up with comforting soups, such as the hearty red lentil soup or a creamy chicken vegetable soup. Each dish reflects a dedication to quality ingredients, ensuring a delightful experience. With vegan options available and catering services offered, Cafe Istanbul Bexley is an ideal choice for any occasion. Indulge in a taste of Istanbul right here in Ohio!

Cold Appetizers

Hummus

Pureed chickpeas flavored with a hint of garlic, tahini, lemon juice and olive oil.

$9.95

Ezme

Finely-chopped tomatoes, onions, and hot peppers. Mixed in olive oil and herbs.

$9.95

Babaganoush

Smoked eggplant pure flavored with tahini, olive oil, and garlic.

$9.95

Stuffed Grape Leaves

Grape leaves stuffed with rice and flavorful herbs.

$11.95

Tabuli

Cracked wheat tossed with tomatoes, green onions, fresh peppers and parsley. Dressed with olive oil and lemon juice.

$9.95

Pinto Beans

Pinto beans with carrots, sweet peppers, onions, garlic and celery, seasoned with a light tomato olive oil sauce.

$8.95

Cacik

Freshly-made yogurt seasoned with minced cucumbers, dill and a touch of garlic.

$8.95

Labne

Thickened homemade yogurt with fresh dill, garlic and walnuts.

$8.95

Appetizer Sampler

Combination of hummus, babaganoush, stuffed grape leaves, ezme, tabuli, pinto beans, labne and eggplant with sauce.

$26.95

Calamari

Fried rings of the Lightly-breaded baby calamari Served with special taratora sauce.

$14.95

Falafel

Croquettes of chickpeas flavored with garlic, parsley, and cilantro. Served with a special tahini sauce. Vegetarian.

$10.95

Sauteed Liver Cubes

Cubes of tender calves liver sauteed with assorted herbs and spices. Served with sweet red onions, topped with parsley.

$14.95

Zucchini Pancakes

A mixture of zucchini feta, flour aid eggs seasoned with spices and served with yogurt.

$11.95

Sigara borek

$10.95

Hot Appetizers

Soups

Lentil Soup

Red lentils combined with pureed garlic, celery, carrots, and onions. Vegetarian.

$8.50

Chicken Vegetable Soup

Diced chicken in cream broth with carrots, garlic, and mushroom.

$8.50

Shephard Salad

Diced tomatoes, cucumbers, red onions, bell peppers, and parsley. Tossed with red vinegar, olive oil and herbs. Vegetarian.

$12.00

Mixed Green Salad

Fresh assorted field greens, crumbled feta, tossed with olive oil and lemon juice. Vegetarian.

$10.95

House Salad

Fresh lettuce with tomatoes, sweet onions, peppers, sliced olives, and feta. Dressed with olive oil, lemon juice, and herbs. Vegetarian.

$11.95

Arugula Salad

Arugula mixed with greens, dried cranberries, walnuts and crumbled feta. Dressed with olive oil and honey-mustard dressing.

$13.95

Istanbul Salad

Romaine lettuce with toasted almonds, dried apricots, dried cranberries and honey-mustard dressing.

$13.95

Salads

From The Grill

Shish Kabab

Tender cubes of lamb marinated in our special house sauce and chargrilled over an open flame.

$28.00

Kofte Kebab

Patties of freshly-ground beef and lamb lightly seasoned and chargrilled over an open flame.

$24.00

Chicken Kebab

Cubes of chicken marinated in our special sauce and chargrilled over an open flame.

$24.00

Doner Kebab

Hand-carved marinated ground lamb, and beef, grilled on a large vertical rotisserie.

$24.00

Adana Kebab

Seasoned ground lamb flavored with crusted red peppers. Chargrilled on flat skewers over an open flame.

$24.00

Chicken Adana Kebab

Seasoned ground chicken flavored with crusted red peppers and chargrilled on flat skewers over an open flame.

$24.00

Ribeye Steak Kebab

Tender cubes of ribeye marinated in our special house sauce and chargrilled over an open flame.

$30.00

Kebab Combinations

Choose any 2 half portions of our kebabs except mixed grill and lamb chops.

$28.00

Lamb Chops

Delicately marinated and chargrilled baby lamb chops topped with oregano leaves.

$36.00

Shrimp Spinach Casserole

Jumbo shrimp baked with baby spinach and cream sauce, topped with mozzarella, served with rice.

$28.00

Grilled Shrimp

Succulent jumbo shrimp, grilled with garlic sauce. Served with rice and mixed green salad.

$28.00

Sauteed Shrimp

Jumbo shrimp sauteed with garlic and mushrooms. The shrimp is topped with cream sauce, served with rice.

$28.00

Fillet of Atlantic Salmon

Grilled fillet of salmon topped with garlic sauce, served with mixed green salad and rice.

$26.00

Fillet of Tilapia

Tilapia baked in a cream sauce of mushrooms, zucchini, bell peppers, garlic, and onion. Served with mixed green salad and rice.

$24.00

Swordfish Kebab

Marinated cubes of swordfish chargrilled with sweet peppers on a flat skewers over an open flame, served with mixed green salad and rice.

$28.00

Grilled Whole Fish

Bronzini grilled over an open flame and served with mixed green salad and rice. Tossed with olive oil and lemon dressing.

$30.00

Seafood Specialties

House Specialties

Karniyarik (Stuffed Eggplants)

Roasted eggplant stuffed with seasoned ground beef and lamb with tomatoes, green peppers, and herbs. Served with rice.

$24.00

Mousakka

Oven-baked minced beef and lamb layered between slices of eggplant topped with a bechamel sauce, Finished With mozzarella, and fresh tomato sauce, Served with rice.

$24.00

Dner Special

Mashed smoked eggplant topped with thinly-sliced diner kebab served with fresh tomato sauce and rice.

$24.00

Chicken Delight

Mashed smoked eggplant topped with chicken, served with tomato sauce and rice.

$24.00

Lahana Sarma (Cabbage Rolls)

Cabbage leaves stuffed with rice, ground lamb, and beef, mixed with herbs. Served with fresh tomato sauce and yogurt.

$24.00

Sultan's Favorite

Mashed smoked eggplant topped with marinated lamb, served with tomato sauce and rice.

$24.00

Shepherd Casserole

Lamb sauteed with garlic, onions, mushrooms, peppers, tomatoes and special herbs served with rice.

$24.00

Chicken Saute

Cubes of chicken sauteed with tomatoes, onion, garlic, red and green peppers. Served with rice.

$24.00

Lamb Saute

Cubes of lamb sauteed with tomatoes, onions, garlic red and green peppers. Served with rice.

$24.00

Okra Stew with Lamb

Fresh okra cooked with onions, garlic and sweet peppers, cubes of lamb in a fresh tomato sauce. Served with rice.

$24.00

Vegetable Stew with Lamb

Assorted fresh vegetables cooked with tender cubes of lamb in a fresh tomato sauce and served with rice.

$24.00

Okra Stew

Fresh okra cooked with onions, sweet peppers, and garlic in a fresh tomato sauce served with rice.

$22.00

Vegetable Stew

Assorted fresh garden vegetables cooked in a fresh tomato sauce served with rice.

$22.00

Mixed Vegetable Grill

Grilled peppers, eggplant, zucchini, tomatoes, mushrooms, and onions served with rice. Choice of tomato sauce or yogurt.

$22.00

Vegetarian

From The Oven

Lahmacun

Turkish-style pizza 3 pieces. Thin crust taxed with ground lamb and chopped garden vegetables.

$24.00

Cheese Pide

Homemade flatbread topped with feta, mozzarella and fresh tomatoes. Vegetarian.

$19.00

Soujuk Pide

Beef pepperoni. Homemade flatbread topped with Mozzarella and Turkish soujouk.

$22.00

Sembusek

Turkish-style calzone. Homemade flatbread staled with mozzarella, onions, tomatoes and ground lamb.

$23.00

Doner Pide

Turkish-style gyro. Homemade flatbread topped with mozzarella, gyro meat and tomatoes.

$21.00

Spinach Pide

Homemade flatbread topped with matt and tomatoes and fresh spinach.

$19.00

Chicken Pide

Homemade flatbread topped with mozzarella, tomatoes, mushrooms and grilled chicken.

$21.00

French Fries

Fried potatoes.

$6.00

Rice

$4.00

Cooked Seasonal Vegetables

$6.00

Fresh Vegetables

$6.00

Yogurt

$4.00

Bread to Go

5 pieces. The oil is not included.

$10.00

8 oz. Dipping Sauce to Go

$5.00

Sides

Deserts

Baklava

Pistachios.

$13.00

Kunefe

Shredded phyllo dough stuffed with sweet goat cheese. Baked when ordered.

$13.00

Sutlac

Rice pudding.

$10.00

Can Soda

$3.00

Perrier

$3.00

Beverages