Orhan Demirtas, owner of Bosphorus Istanbul Cafe

Indianapolis Indiana's first and only Turkish restaurant

Welcome to The Bosphorus Istanbul Cafe!

Indiana's and Indianapolis' first and only Turkish restaurant features a variety of truly authentic hand-crafted Turkish Mediterranean appetizers, soups, salads, entrees and desserts. We offer a wide variety of vegetarian and halal menu choices. Located in Indianapolis' historic Fletcher Place neighborhood in walking distance from Fountain Square. Our restaurant features beautifully hand-painted designs on floors and ceilings, creating a cozy atmosphere.

Turkish Delights

We serve Halal Food. All our meats are sourced with strict adherence to Halal practices, honoring our commitment to quality and tradition.

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Cozy, Friendly, Delicious ... discover authentic Turkish flavors and hospitality!

We strive to welcome you with flavorful fresh hand-crafted culinary delights and our authentic welcoming Turkish hospitality. But please don't just take our word for it, here is what Indianapolis locals and visitors have shared about their experiences with us. We hope to welcome you to our Indianapolis restaurant soon!

4.6

2,447 reviews on Google

ShadzToobe

Feb 28, 2026

So surprised to discover this place around Fountain Square, truly authentic Turkish food + menu, felt like I was back in Istanbul. Live the decor and cozy atmosphere, staff were very attentive and friendly! Would…

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Sarah Anderson

Mar 5, 2026

Amazing service and food. Everything was quick to come out and so fresh. Huge portions! We also had the Turkish coffee and it was delicious. My only disappointment is the tiramisu - I’d say it’s more like a cake that’s…

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Leah Criss

Jan 4, 2026

Excellent food. We ordered the çay tea, babaganush, stuffed eggplant (I think), and Bosphorus Special. I loved the rich flavors. The meat was cooked nicely - tender and flavorful. Serving sizes were generous. I love the…

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AH LA

Jan 1, 2026

The appetizer sampler was delicious, generous portion size. It’s all vegetarian as well. And I also got the Sultan’s Delight, which was tender lamb sautéed with bell peppers and onions over a bed of eggplants. The dish…

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Rachael Ackley

Nov 16, 2025

I'm not sure there is any way I can properly describe this establishment .... other than the food was simply outstanding, the staff was incredible and the food was presented where you could not wait to taste it all!…

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Visit Us

935 S East Street

Indianapolis, IN 46225

Fletcher Place neighborhood
Walking distance from Fountain Square

Hours

Mon-Thu 11 AM 9 PM
Fri 11 AM 10 PM
Sat 12 PM 10 PM
Sun 4 PM 8 PM