4.5 Stars - Based on 1944 Reviews

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.

Orhan Demirtas the owner of Bosphorus Istanbul Cafe inside the restaurant, a perfect example of authentic Turkish hospitality

Appetizer Combo featuring Hummus, Tabouli, Babaganush, Salsa, Dolma and Ezme

Homemade Baklava with a drizzle of honey and whipped cream, perfect with a glass of Turkish tea.

Beyti Kebab, Seasoned ground lamb and beef patties mixed with parsley, onions,garlic and grilled on flat skewers, rolled with lavash bread and served with tomato sauce

Iskender, slices of Doner on grilled bread cubes, Covered with tomato sauce and served with yogurt on the side

Chicken Kebab, tender cubes of chicken marinated in our special sauce and grilled on skewers

Hummus

Pureed chickpeas with tahini (crushed sesame seeds) and a hint of olive oil, cumin and lemon juice
Appetizer Combo

Includes Hummus, Tabouli, Babaganush, Salsa, Dolma and Ezme
Babaganush

Broiled eggplants mixed with tahini, yogurt, garlic and parsley
Eggplant Salsa

Fried eggplant cubes mixed with tomato sauce, red bell peppers and garlic and onion and spices
Stuffed Grape Leaves (Dolma)

Grape leaves with rice, onion and mint
Tzatziki (Cacik)

Yogurt and cucumber dip with garlic, mint and dill

Falafel

Seasoned deep-fried garbanzo balls
Tabouli (Kisir)

Cracker wheat salad mixed with green onions, tomato parsley, bell peppers paste and olive oil and crashed red pepper
Borek

Flaky pastry filled with feta cheese and parsley
Feta Cheese Plate

Imported feta cheese served with tomatoes, cucumbers, black olives and parsley
Zucchini Pancakes

Pan-fried zucchini pancakes served with a garlicky yogurt sauce
Pepper Delight (Ezme)

Spicy combination of chopped roasted bell and banana peppers mixed with tomatoes, garlic, parsley and roasted walnuts

Shepard's Salad (Coban Salata)

Tomatoes , parsley, cucumbers, green bell pepper, onions tossed with olive oil, vinegar and lemon juice
Green Salad (Yesil Salata)

Lettuce, red cabbage, carrot and feta cheese tossed with olive oil , lemon juice and vinegar

The Bosphorus Salad

Grated feta, tomatoes, cucumber, olives and grape leaves tossed with romaine hearts in light vinegar, lemon juice and olive oil
Navy Bean Salad (Piyaz)

Navy beans, tomatoes, onions and parsley tossed with olive oil, balsamic vinegar and lemon juice

Doner (Gyro)
Adana
Chicken

Lamb
Falafel
Beef

Spinach Tilapia

Fillet of tilapia cooked with mushrooms, red and green bell peppers, tomatoes and onions, then baked with tomato sauce and served with spinach
Shrimp Casserole

Sautéed shrimp, tomatoes, onions, mushrooms and red-green peppers baked with mozzarella cheese

Tilapia

Fillet of tilapia cooked with mushrooms, red and green bell peppers, tomatoes and onions, then baked with tomato sauce
Shrimp Mediterranean

Shrimp sautéed with tomato sauce, green peppers, tomatoes, onions and potatoes

Stuffed Eggplant (Imam Bayildi)

Baby eggplants stuffed with onions, tomatoes, garlic, green pepper and raisins topped with tomato sauce and yogurt
Guvec

Eggplants, mushroom, zucchini, bell peppers, carrots, tomatoes, onions, potatoes, green beans baked with tomato sauce and served with rice

Turkish Delight

Sauté of carrots, bell peppers, eggplant, tomatoes, zucchini and mushrooms served with hummus, walnuts, raisins, green and red bell peppers

Doner (Gyro)

Home made marinated lamb and beef grilled on a vertical spit
Iskender

Slices of Doner on grilled bread cubes, covered with tomato sauce and served with yogurt on the side
Grilled Meat Patties (Kofte)

Grilled seasoned ground beef patties mixed with parsley and onions
Adana Kebab

Seasoned ground lamb and beef patties mixed with red bell peppers, crushed with red peppers and grilled on flat skewers
Beyti Kebab

Seasoned ground lamb and beef patties mixed with parsley, onions,garlic and grilled on flat skewers, rolled with lavash bread and served with tomato sauce
Beef Kebab

Tender cubes of beef marinated in our special sauce and grilled on skewers
Chicken Kebab

Tender cubes of chicken marinated in our special sauce and grilled on skewers
Spinach Chicken (Ispanakli Tavuk)

Chicken breast grilled with asparagus served with sautéed blend of spinach, mushrooms, onions, artichokes and heavy cream, topped with yogurt
Chicken Mushroom

Chicken sautéed with tomato sauce, mushroom and garlic served with rice
Sultan's Delight

Lamb cubes cooked with tomatoes served over eggplant puree
Lamb Mediterranean

Lamb sautéed with tomato sauce, green and red bell peppers, mushrooms, tomatoes, garlic and onions

Shish Kebab

Tender cubes of lamb marinated in our special sauce and grilled on skewers
Lamb Chops

Grilled lam chops with grilled red and green bell peppers and served with Turkish rice and salad
Chicken Mediterranean

Chicken sautéed with tomato sauce, green and red bell peppers, mushrooms, tomatoes, garlic and onions
Beef Mediterranean

Beef sautéed with tomato sauce, green and red bell peppers, mushrooms, tomatoes, garlic and onions
Chicken Couscous

Chicken, tomato, carrots, zucchini, green beans and garlic sautéed in tomato sauce and served with steamed couscous
Chicken Adana Kebab

Seasoned ground chicken patties mixed with red bell peppers, crushed red peppers and grilled on flat skewers
Beef Humus

Beef tenderloins pan-seared with carrots, zucchini, green beans and garlic served with hummus and almond raisins
Stuffed Eggplant (Karniyarik)

Oven-roasted eggplant stuffed with ground beef, chopped tomatoes, green peppers, topped with tomato sauce and yoghurt
Stuffed Cabbage

Cabbage leaves stuffed with ground beef, rice and fresh dill served with warm yoghurt sauce, tomato sauce and yoghurt
The Bosphorus Special

Mixed grilled combination of Chicken Kebab, Kofte, Doner, Beef Kebab, Adana Kebab and Chicken Adana Kebab
Chicken Bosphorus

Chicken sautéed with tomato sauce, green and red bell peppers, mushrooms, tomatoes, garlic and onions in a white creamy sauce

Baklava
Rice Pudding
Tiramisu

Cheesecake
Chocolate Cake

Coca Cola Products

Coke, Diet Coke, Coke Zero, Sprite, Regular Iced Tea , Iced Green Tea, Lemonade, Sparkling Water
Apple Juice
Orange Juice

Ayran

Turkish yogurt drink made with water, salt, mint and yogurt mixture
Çay

Turkish caffeinated black hot tea
Turkish Kahve

Very caffeinated strong Turkish coffee

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

Indoor

Patio

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!

Claire Dana

4/21/2020 - Facebook

The Bosphorous Cafe is not only my family's favorite: everyone who visits us from out of town always requests a... read more read less

April Finch

3/25/2020 - Facebook

The food of course! Awesome in carry out as it is in the dining room. Orhan and his staff... read more read less
Julie Fore

3/23/2020 - Facebook

Excellent food and service.

Jordyn Nelson

3/18/2020 - Facebook

We just tried to come in to order carry out (11:30 am) to support this small business during the shut... read more read less
Sne P.

3/16/2020 - Yelp

OMG!!! This is a must go place in Indianapolis. Food tastes delicious. The ambience is amazing. I think they converted... read more read less

Inspire815782

3/14/2020 - TripAdvisor

Lunch This was our first time at this cafe. The lunch menu was very good for several choices. The spice was... read more read less
Wayne Rego

3/12/2020 - Google

I like to go with friends to this place with my warmest recommendations. I go to this restaurant often.... read more read less

Nikhil Kulkarni

3/08/2020 - Google

Small and wonderful little restaurant
The food is amazing; we loved the Pita here. It was soft and we could... read more read less
AllocentricTourist

3/04/2020 - TripAdvisor

Outstanding Mediterranean cuisine!! I don't have enough great things to say about this place. The hummus, pita, various Mediterranean & Turkish dishes, and... read more read less

Hannah C.

3/01/2020 - Yelp

Great service and absolutely delicious food. I was already looking forward to my next visit before I even left!
Danette Clinton

2/29/2020 - Facebook

This is by far...hands down the BEST Mediterranean food I have ever eaten. We are here from Louisville, and it... read more read less

Chad Zehnder

2/29/2020 - Google

Happened to be in Indianapolis for the weekend and love Mediterranean food. We found this small restaurant that boasts the... read more read less
Mitch Rector

2/29/2020 - Google

Super cozy place. Probably my favorite restaurant in Indy. Great food and friendly atmosphere. Only thing that gets me is... read more read less

Nancy Q.

2/29/2020 - Yelp

We found a "favorite go-to spot" in Indy. Excellent Food and Service in Home-Feel Environment. Yummy variety of eggplant and... read more read less
Marta S.

2/27/2020 - Yelp

I just love this place. Each time I come the food is delicious with good portion size and nice presentation.... read more read less

Jessica Truitt

2/26/2020 - Facebook

Great food friendly staff :)