| Monday | 05/29 | Closed for Memorial Day | ||
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.
Important Information
We’re opening for in-restaurant and patio dining on May 15!Following the guidelines in place by Governor Holcomb, we will be opening with seating limited to 50% capacity and tables spaced 6 feet apart. While we have always adhered to the highest cleanliness standards, we will continue to go above and beyond implementing additional procedures and measures. All of our employees are screened daily and required to wear mask and gloves. Of course we will ensure restrooms are always fully stocked with soap, paper towels and hand sanitizer. High traffic areas and surfaces such as door knobs, switches, faucets, levers will be sanitized with increased frequency. To avoid overcrowding in our narrow entrance way, we are implementing separate entry and exit doors. The entry continues to be the one you are already used to at the front of the restaurant. We kindly ask to call us upon arrival so we can let you know if we are ready for you to come in and be seated. When entering the restaurant we will perform a quick contact-less temperature scan before showing you to your table. In the dining room we will reduce table items to a minimum and be performing additional sanitization steps for each guest, including menus, chairs, credit card pads, pens. We will also be setting the tables once you have been seated with clean items. If you, someone at home or a person you have been in contact with has been or is currently sick, please remain home in order to keep our restaurant a healthy and safe place for all. As always reservations are not required but highly recommended. Due to the reduced seating capacity, it will be easier for us to find you a nice table without having to wait. We strive to make your visit as pleasant and safe as we possibly can and are very much looking forward to welcoming you back! |
- Appetizers
- Salads
- Soups
- Wraps
- Seafood Specialties
- Veggie Lovers
- Entrees
- Beverages
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Pureed chickpeas with tahini (crushed sesame seeds) and a hint of olive oil, cumin and lemon juice
Hummus
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Includes Hummus, Tabouli, Babaganush, Salsa, Dolma and Ezme
Appetizer Combo
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Broiled eggplants mixed with tahini, yogurt, garlic and parsley
Babaganush
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Fried eggplant cubes mixed with tomato sauce, red bell peppers and garlic and onion and spices
Eggplant Salsa
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Grape leaves with rice, onion and mint
Stuffed Grape Leaves (Dolma)
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Yogurt and cucumber dip with garlic, mint and dill
Tzatziki (Cacik)
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Seasoned deep-fried garbanzo balls
Falafel
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Cracker wheat salad mixed with green onions, tomato parsley, bell peppers paste and olive oil and crashed red pepper
Tabouli (Kisir)
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Flaky pastry filled with feta cheese and parsley
Borek
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Imported feta cheese served with tomatoes, cucumbers, black olives and parsley
Feta Cheese Plate
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Pan-fried zucchini pancakes served with a garlicky yogurt sauce
Zucchini Pancakes
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Spicy combination of chopped roasted bell and banana peppers mixed with tomatoes, garlic, parsley and roasted walnuts
Pepper Delight (Ezme)
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Tomatoes , parsley, cucumbers, green bell pepper, onions tossed with olive oil, vinegar and lemon juice
Shepard's Salad (Coban Salata)
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Lettuce, red cabbage, carrot and feta cheese tossed with olive oil , lemon juice and vinegar
Green Salad (Yesil Salata)
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Grated feta, tomatoes, cucumber, olives and grape leaves tossed with romaine hearts in light vinegar, lemon juice and olive oil
The Bosphorus Salad
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Navy beans, tomatoes, onions and parsley tossed with olive oil, balsamic vinegar and lemon juice
Navy Bean Salad (Piyaz)
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Lentil Soup
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Tomato Soup
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Doner (Gyro)
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Adana
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Chicken
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Lamb
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Falafel
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Beef
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Fillet of tilapia cooked with mushrooms, red and green bell peppers, tomatoes and onions, then baked with tomato sauce and served with spinach
Spinach Tilapia
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Sautéed shrimp, tomatoes, onions, mushrooms and red-green peppers baked with mozzarella cheese
Shrimp Casserole
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Fillet of tilapia cooked with mushrooms, red and green bell peppers, tomatoes and onions, then baked with tomato sauce
Tilapia
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Shrimp sautéed with tomato sauce, green peppers, tomatoes, onions and potatoes
Shrimp Mediterranean
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Baby eggplants stuffed with onions, tomatoes, garlic and green pepper raisin topped with tomato sauce
Stuffed Eggplant (Imam Bayildi)
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Eggplants, mushroom, zucchini, bell peppers, carrots, tomatoes, onions, potatoes, green beans baked with tomato sauce and served with rice
Guvec
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Sauté of carrots, bell peppers, eggplant, tomatoes, zucchini and mushrooms served with hummus, walnuts, raisins, green and red bell peppers
Turkish Delight
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Home made marinated lamb and beef grilled on a vertical spit
Doner (Gyro)
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Slices of Doner on grilled bread cubes, covered with tomato sauce and served with yogurt on the side
Iskender
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Grilled seasoned ground beef patties mixed with parsley and onions
Grilled Meat Patties (Kofte)
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Seasoned ground lamb and beef patties mixed with red bell peppers, crushed with red peppers and grilled on flat skewers
Adana Kebab
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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
Beyti Kebab
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Tender cubes of beef marinated in our special sauce and grilled on skewers
Beef Kebab
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Tender cubes of chicken marinated in our special sauce and grilled on skewers
Chicken Kebab
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Chicken breast grilled with asparagus and served with sautéed spinach, mushroom-art and yogurt sauce
Spinach Chicken (Ispanakli Tavuk)
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Chicken sautéed with tomato sauce, mushroom and garlic served with rice
Chicken Mushroom
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Lamb cubes cooked with tomatoes served over eggplant puree
Sultan's Delight
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Lamb sautéed with tomato sauce, green and red bell peppers, mushrooms, tomatoes, garlic and onions
Lamb Mediterranean
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Tender cubes of lamb marinated in our special sauce and grilled on skewers
Shish Kebab
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Grilled lam chops with grilled red and green bell peppers and served with Turkish rice and salad
Lamb Chops
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Chicken sautéed with tomato sauce, green and red bell peppers, mushrooms, tomatoes, garlic and onions
Chicken Mediterranean
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Beef sautéed with tomato sauce, green and red bell peppers, mushrooms, tomatoes, garlic and onions
Beef Mediterranean
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Chicken, tomato, carrots, zucchini, green beans and garlic sautéed in tomato sauce and served with steamed couscous
Chicken Couscous
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Seasoned ground chicken patties mixed with red bell peppers, crushed red peppers and grilled on flat skewers
Chicken Adana Kebab
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Beef tenderloins pan-seared with carrots, zucchini, green beans and garlic served with hummus and almond raisins
Beef Humus
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Oven-roasted eggplant stuffed with ground beef, chopped tomatoes, green peppers, topped with tomato sauce and yoghurt
Stuffed Eggplant (Karniyarik)
-
Cabbage leaves stuffed with ground beef, rice and fresh dill served with warm yoghurt sauce, tomato sauce and yoghurt
Stuffed Cabbage
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Mixed grilled combination of Chicken Kebab, Kofte, Doner, Beef Kebab, Adana Kebab and Chicken Adana Kebab
The Bosphorus Special
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Chicken sautéed with tomato sauce, green and red bell peppers, mushrooms, tomatoes, garlic and onions in a white creamy sauce
Chicken Bosphorus
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Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite, Raspberry Ice Tea (Sweetened), Regular Iced Tea , Iced Green Tea and Lemonade
Coca Cola Products
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Turkish yogurt drink made with water, salt and yogurt mixture
Ayran
-
Turkish hot tea
Çay
-
Very caffeinated strong Turkish coffee
Turkish Kahve
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Regular Coffee
- Appetizers
- Salads
- Soups
- Wraps
- Seafood Specialties
- Veggie Lovers
- Entrees
- Beverages
-
Pureed chickpeas with tahini (crushed sesame seeds) and a hint of olive oil, cumin and lemon juice
Hummus
-
Includes Hummus, Tabouli, Babaganush, Salsa, Dolma and Ezme
Appetizer Combo
-
Broiled eggplants mixed with tahini, yogurt, garlic and parsley
Babaganush
-
Fried eggplant cubes mixed with tomato sauce, red bell peppers and garlic and onion and spices
Eggplant Salsa
-
Grape leaves with rice, onion and mint
Stuffed Grape Leaves (Dolma)
-
Yogurt and cucumber dip with garlic, mint and dill
Tzatziki (Cacik)
-
Seasoned deep-fried garbanzo balls
Falafel
-
Cracker wheat salad mixed with green onions, tomato parsley, bell peppers paste and olive oil and crashed red pepper
Tabouli (Kisir)
-
Flaky pastry filled with feta cheese and parsley
Borek
-
Imported feta cheese served with tomatoes, cucumbers, black olives and parsley
Feta Cheese Plate
-
Pan-fried zucchini pancakes served with a garlicky yogurt sauce
Zucchini Pancakes
-
Spicy combination of chopped roasted bell and banana peppers mixed with tomatoes, garlic, parsley and roasted walnuts
Pepper Delight (Ezme)
-
Tomatoes , parsley, cucumbers, green bell pepper, onions tossed with olive oil, vinegar and lemon juice
Shepard's Salad (Coban Salata)
-
Lettuce, red cabbage, carrot and feta cheese tossed with olive oil , lemon juice and vinegar
Green Salad (Yesil Salata)
-
Grated feta, tomatoes, cucumber, olives and grape leaves tossed with romaine hearts in light vinegar, lemon juice and olive oil
The Bosphorus Salad
-
Navy beans, tomatoes, onions and parsley tossed with olive oil, balsamic vinegar and lemon juice
Navy Bean Salad (Piyaz)
-
Lentil Soup
-
Tomato Soup
-
Doner (Gyro)
-
Adana
-
Chicken
-
Lamb
-
Falafel
-
Beef
-
Fillet of tilapia cooked with mushrooms, red and green bell peppers, tomatoes and onions, then baked with tomato sauce and served with spinach
Spinach Tilapia
-
Sautéed shrimp, tomatoes, onions, mushrooms and red-green peppers baked with mozzarella cheese
Shrimp Casserole
-
Fillet of tilapia cooked with mushrooms, red and green bell peppers, tomatoes and onions, then baked with tomato sauce
Tilapia
-
Shrimp sautéed with tomato sauce, green peppers, tomatoes, onions and potatoes
Shrimp Mediterranean
-
Baby eggplants stuffed with onions, tomatoes, garlic and green pepper raisin topped with tomato sauce
Stuffed Eggplant (Imam Bayildi)
-
Eggplants, mushroom, zucchini, bell peppers, carrots, tomatoes, onions, potatoes, green beans baked with tomato sauce and served with rice
Guvec
-
Sauté of carrots, bell peppers, eggplant, tomatoes, zucchini and mushrooms served with hummus, walnuts, raisins, green and red bell peppers
Turkish Delight
-
Home made marinated lamb and beef grilled on a vertical spit
Doner (Gyro)
-
Slices of Doner on grilled bread cubes, covered with tomato sauce and served with yogurt on the side
Iskender
-
Grilled seasoned ground beef patties mixed with parsley and onions
Grilled Meat Patties (Kofte)
-
Seasoned ground lamb and beef patties mixed with red bell peppers, crushed with red peppers and grilled on flat skewers
Adana 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
Beyti Kebab
-
Tender cubes of beef marinated in our special sauce and grilled on skewers
Beef Kebab
-
Tender cubes of chicken marinated in our special sauce and grilled on skewers
Chicken Kebab
-
Chicken breast grilled with asparagus and served with sautéed spinach, mushroom-art and yogurt sauce
Spinach Chicken (Ispanakli Tavuk)
-
Chicken sautéed with tomato sauce, mushroom and garlic served with rice
Chicken Mushroom
-
Lamb cubes cooked with tomatoes served over eggplant puree
Sultan's Delight
-
Lamb sautéed with tomato sauce, green and red bell peppers, mushrooms, tomatoes, garlic and onions
Lamb Mediterranean
-
Tender cubes of lamb marinated in our special sauce and grilled on skewers
Shish Kebab
-
Grilled lam chops with grilled red and green bell peppers and served with Turkish rice and salad
Lamb Chops
-
Chicken sautéed with tomato sauce, green and red bell peppers, mushrooms, tomatoes, garlic and onions
Chicken Mediterranean
-
Beef sautéed with tomato sauce, green and red bell peppers, mushrooms, tomatoes, garlic and onions
Beef Mediterranean
-
Chicken, tomato, carrots, zucchini, green beans and garlic sautéed in tomato sauce and served with steamed couscous
Chicken Couscous
-
Seasoned ground chicken patties mixed with red bell peppers, crushed red peppers and grilled on flat skewers
Chicken Adana Kebab
-
Beef tenderloins pan-seared with carrots, zucchini, green beans and garlic served with hummus and almond raisins
Beef Humus
-
Oven-roasted eggplant stuffed with ground beef, chopped tomatoes, green peppers, topped with tomato sauce and yoghurt
Stuffed Eggplant (Karniyarik)
-
Cabbage leaves stuffed with ground beef, rice and fresh dill served with warm yoghurt sauce, tomato sauce and yoghurt
Stuffed Cabbage
-
Mixed grilled combination of Chicken Kebab, Kofte, Doner, Beef Kebab, Adana Kebab and Chicken Adana Kebab
The Bosphorus Special
-
Chicken sautéed with tomato sauce, green and red bell peppers, mushrooms, tomatoes, garlic and onions in a white creamy sauce
Chicken Bosphorus
-
Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite, Raspberry Ice Tea (Sweetened), Regular Iced Tea , Iced Green Tea and Lemonade
Coca Cola Products
-
Turkish yogurt drink made with water, salt and yogurt mixture
Ayran
-
Turkish hot tea
Çay
-
Very caffeinated strong Turkish coffee
Turkish Kahve
-
Regular Coffee
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 - FacebookThe Bosphorous Cafe is not only my family's favorite: everyone who visits us from out of town always requests a... read moreThe Bosphorous Cafe is not only my family's favorite: everyone who visits us from out of town always requests a trip there for the delicious food and wonderful atmosphere. Thank you, Orhan and friends! read less
Julie Fore 3/23/2020 - FacebookExcellent food and service.
Jordyn Nelson 3/18/2020 - FacebookWe just tried to come in to order carry out (11:30 am) to support this small business during the shut... read moreWe just tried to come in to order carry out (11:30 am) to support this small business during the shut down. Called a few times and no answer. Tried to come in and order to-go and it’s completely locked with lights off. Super bummer considering they’ve posted that that they’d be open. read less
Sne P.
3/16/2020 - YelpOMG!!! This is a must go place in Indianapolis. Food tastes delicious. The ambience is amazing. I think they converted... read moreOMG!!! This is a must go place in Indianapolis. Food tastes delicious. The ambience is amazing. I think they converted a home into restaurant. This was decorated very beautifully inside and the food options were great. You have to park on the road because there aren't any private parking. This place is right on the street. They have a variety of vegetarian options. Although I want to give 5 stars, the waiter who served the dessert was quite ruahing us. read less
Wayne Rego3/12/2020 - GoogleI like to go with friends to this place with my warmest recommendations. I go to this restaurant often.... read moreI like to go with friends to this place with my warmest recommendations. I go to this restaurant often. This recommendation is always successful. The the food there is tasty and the stuff is welcoming and cooperative. Every time we eat in this place we have a pleasant time. I recommend this place with pleasure. read less
Nikhil Kulkarni3/08/2020 - GoogleSmall and wonderful little restaurant
The food is amazing; we loved the Pita here. It was soft and we could... read moreSmall and wonderful little restaurant
The food is amazing; we loved the Pita here. It was soft and we could finish the whole basket in couple of minutes.
They have lots of veggie options. The ambience is also pretty neat and nicely decorated. read less
AllocentricTourist
3/04/2020 - TripAdvisorOutstanding Mediterranean cuisine!! I don't have enough great things to say about this place. The hummus, pita, various Mediterranean & Turkish dishes, and... read moreI don't have enough great things to say about this place. The hummus, pita, various Mediterranean & Turkish dishes, and the baklava (to DIE FOR!!) are all amazing! The owner obviously puts a lot of love into the recipes. If you want a fabulous experience and you love Turkish, Greek, or Mediterranean food, this place is for you. You will NOT be disappointed. I'd give it 10 stars if I could. read less
Hannah C.
3/01/2020 - YelpGreat service and absolutely delicious food. I was already looking forward to my next visit before I even left!
Danette Clinton 2/29/2020 - Facebook
Chad Zehnder2/29/2020 - GoogleHappened to be in Indianapolis for the weekend and love Mediterranean food. We found this small restaurant that boasts the... read moreHappened to be in Indianapolis for the weekend and love Mediterranean food. We found this small restaurant that boasts the only Turkish food in Indy. If you like Mediterranean food, think you want to try it, or are just hungry for some great homemade food....this is hands down the best place to go. 15/10 stars. Will seriously contemplate making the two hour drive just to eat here and leave. read less
Mitch Rector2/29/2020 - GoogleSuper cozy place. Probably my favorite restaurant in Indy. Great food and friendly atmosphere. Only thing that gets me is... read moreSuper cozy place. Probably my favorite restaurant in Indy. Great food and friendly atmosphere. Only thing that gets me is that food comes too soon after the appetizer, but I guess that's only a fault if you consider it one read less
Nancy Q.2/29/2020 - YelpWe found a "favorite go-to spot" in Indy. Excellent Food and Service in Home-Feel Environment. Yummy variety of eggplant and... read moreWe found a "favorite go-to spot" in Indy. Excellent Food and Service in Home-Feel Environment. Yummy variety of eggplant and hummus Appetizers. Husband had the perfectly prepared Lamb Chop. And I enjoyed the Shrimp Casserole with Spinach & Mushrooms added over rice. Great Quality for $$. read less
Marta S.2/27/2020 - YelpI just love this place. Each time I come the food is delicious with good portion size and nice presentation.... read moreI just love this place. Each time I come the food is delicious with good portion size and nice presentation. The stuff is friendly and quite fast. We love chicken kebab !!! Parking available at the restaurant which makes it easier to visit. read less
Jessica Truitt 2/26/2020 - FacebookGreat food friendly staff :)
Hours
| Mon-Thu | 11 AM | - | 9 PM |
| Fri | 11 AM | - | 10 PM |
| Sat | 12 PM | - | 10 PM |
| Sun | 4 PM | - | 8 PM |
Location
Indianapolis, IN 46225