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
- Appetizers
- Salads
- Soups
- Wraps
- Seafood Specialties
- Veggie Lovers
- Entrees
- Sides
- Desserts
- Beverages
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Hummus
$8.95Pureed chickpeas with tahini (crushed sesame seeds) and a hint of olive oil, garlic, cumin and lemon juice.
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Appetizer Combo
$21.95Features Hummus, Tabouli, Babaganush, Eggplant Salsa, Dolma and Ezme.
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Babaganush
$8.95Broiled eggplant blended with tahini, yogurt, garlic and parsley.
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Eggplant Salsa
$8.95Finely chopped fried eggplant blended with tomato sauce, red bell peppers, garlic, onions, and aromatic spices.
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Stuffed Grape Leaves (Dolma)
$8.95Grape leaves stuffed with rice, onion and mint.
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Tzatziki (Cacik)
$8.95Creamy yogurt and cucumber dip blended with garlic, mint, and dill.
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Falafel
$8.95Seasoned deep-fried garbanzo balls.
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Tabouli (Kisir)
$8.95Cracked wheat salad blended with green onions, tomatoes, parsley, olive oil and a hint of crushed red pepper.
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Borek
$8.95Flaky pastry filled with a savory blend of imported feta cheese and parsley.
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Feta Cheese Plate
$8.95Imported feta cheese served with tomatoes, cucumbers, and black olives.
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Zucchini Pancakes
$9.95Crispy pan-fried zucchini pancakes served with a flavorful garlicky yogurt sauce.
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Pepper Delight (Ezme)
$8.95Spicy blend of roasted red and green bell peppers, tomatoes, garlic, parsley, and roasted walnuts.
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Shepard's Salad (Coban Salata)
$8.95Tomatoes, parsley, cucumbers, green bell pepper, onions tossed with olive oil, vinegar and lemon juice.
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Green Salad (Yesil Salata)
$8.95Lettuce, red cabbage, carrots tossed with olive oil, lemon juice and vinegar.
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The Bosphorus Salad
$9.25Grated imported feta, tomatoes, cucumbers, olives, and grape leaves, tossed with iceberg lettuce in a delicate mix of vinegar, lemon juice, and olive oil.
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Navy Bean Salad (Piyaz)
$9.25Navy beans, tomatoes, onions and parsley tossed with olive oil, balsamic vinegar and lemon juice.
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Lentil Soup
$4.95
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Tomato Soup
$4.95
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Doner (Gyro)
$12.95 -
Adana
$12.95 -
Chicken
$14.95
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Lamb
$15.95 -
Falafel
$12.95 -
Beef
$14.95
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Spinach Tilapia
$21.95Fillet of tilapia cooked with mushrooms, red and green bell peppers, tomatoes, and onions, then baked with tomato sauce. Served with spinach cooked with artichokes, mushrooms, and heavy cream.
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Shrimp Casserole
$21.95Sautéed shrimp, tomatoes, onions, mushrooms, red and green bell peppers baked with mozzarella cheese.
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Tilapia
$21.95Fillet of tilapia cooked with mushrooms, red and green bell peppers, tomatoes and onions, then baked with tomato sauce. Served with green salad and white rice.
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Shrimp Mediterranean
$21.95Shrimp sautéed with tomato sauce, green peppers, tomatoes, onions and potatoes. Served with a green salad and white rice.
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Stuffed Eggplant (Imam Bayildi)
$19.95Baby eggplants stuffed with onions, tomatoes, garlic, green bell pepper, mushrooms, and raisins topped with tomato sauce and yogurt. Served with green salad and white rice.
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Veggie Casserole (Guvec)
$19.95Eggplants, mushroom, zucchini, red and green bell peppers, carrots, tomatoes, onions, potatoes, green beans baked with tomato sauce. Served with white rice.
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Turkish Delight
$19.95Sauté of carrots, red and green bell peppers, eggplant, tomatoes, zucchini and mushrooms. Served on top of hummus with walnuts, raisins.
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Doner (Gyro)
$21.95Homemade marinated lamb and beef, grilled on a vertical spit. Served with tzatziki, vegetables, green salad, and white rice.
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Iskender
$21.95Slices of homemade Doner on top of grilled bread cubes, covered with tomato sauce and topped with yogurt.
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Grilled Meat Patties (Kofte)
$21.95Grilled seasoned ground beef patties mixed with parsley and onions. Served with vegetables, green salad, and white rice.
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Adana Kebab
$21.95Seasoned ground lamb and beef patties mixed with red bell pepper, crushed red pepper and grilled on flat skewers. Served with vegetables, green salad, and white rice.
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Beyti Kebab
$21.95Seasoned ground lamb and beef patties mixed with parsley, onions, garlic and grilled on flat skewers, rolled with lavish bread covered with tomato sauce. Served with vegetables, green salad, and white rice.
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Beef Kebab
$24.95Tender cubes of beef marinated in our special sauce and grilled on skewers. Served with vegetables, green salad, and white rice.
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Chicken Kebab
$21.95Tender cubes of chicken marinated in our special sauce and grilled on skewers. Served with vegetables, green salad, and white rice.
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Spinach Chicken (Ispanakli Tavuk)
$21.95Chicken breast grilled with asparagus served with sautéed blend of spinach, mushrooms, onions, artichokes and heavy cream, topped with yogurt.
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Chicken Mushroom
$21.95Chicken sautéed with tomato sauce, mushrooms and garlic. Served with green salad and white rice.
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Sultan's Delight
$26.95Lamb sautéed with tomato sauce, green and red bell peppers, mushrooms, tomatoes, garlic and onions, served over eggplant puree.
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Lamb Mediterranean
$26.95Lamb sautéed with tomato sauce, green and red bell peppers, mushrooms, tomatoes, garlic and onions. Served with green salad and white rice.
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Shish Kebab
$26.95Tender cubes of lamb marinated in our special sauce and grilled on skewers. Served with vegetables, green salad, and white rice.
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Lamb Chops
$30.95Grilled lamb chops with grilled red and green bell peppers. Served with green salad and white rice.
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Chicken Mediterranean
$21.95Chicken sautéed with tomato sauce, green and red bell peppers, mushrooms, tomatoes, garlic and onions. Served with green salad and white rice.
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Beef Mediterranean
$23.95Beef sautéed with tomato sauce, green and red bell peppers, mushrooms, tomatoes, garlic and onions. Served with green salad and white rice.
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Chicken Couscous
$21.95Chicken, tomato, carrots, zucchini, green beans, mushrooms, and garlic sautéed in tomato sauce and served with steamed couscous and green salad.
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Chicken Adana Kebab
$21.95Seasoned ground chicken patties mixed with red bell peppers, crushed red peppers and grilled on flat skewers. Served with vegetables, green salad, and white rice.
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Beef Humus
$23.95Beef tenderloins pan-seared with carrots, zucchini, green beans, mushrooms, and garlic. Served with hummus, walnuts and raisins.
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Stuffed Eggplant (Karniyarik)
$20.95Oven-roasted eggplant stuffed with ground beef, chopped tomatoes, green peppers, topped with tomato sauce and yogurt. Served with green salad and white rice.
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Stuffed Cabbage
$20.95Cabbage leaves stuffed with ground beef, rice and fresh dill served with tomato sauce and yogurt. Served with vegetables and green salad.
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The Bosphorus Special
$49.95Mixed grill platter featuring Doner, Kofte, Chicken Kebab, Beef Kebab, Adana Kebab, and Chicken Adana Kebab. Served with vegetables and white rice.
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Chicken Bosphorus
$21.95Chicken sautéed with tomato sauce, green and red bell peppers, mushrooms, tomatoes, garlic and onions in a white creamy sauce. Served with green salad and white rice.
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Pita Bread
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Tzatziki-Cacik (small)
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Cuscus
$1.95 -
Fries
$5.00 -
Rice
$1.95
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Tahini
$1.95 -
Yoghurt
$1.95 -
Hot Sauce
$1.50 -
Vegetables
$2.95
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Baklava
$4.95Layers of flaky pastry filled with chopped nuts and sweetened with honey, served with a dollop of whipped cream.
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Rice Pudding
$4.95Creamy rice pudding topped with a generous sprinkle of cinnamon.
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Tiramisu
$5.95Coffee soaked cake with chocolate and mascarpone cheese.
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Cheesecake
$5.95Smooth and rich, creamy cheesecake.
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Chocolate Cake
$5.95Decadent chocolate delight, lavished with rich frosting and served with a dollop of indulgence.
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Coca Cola Products
$2.95Coke, Diet Coke, Coke Zero, Sprite, Regular Iced Tea, Iced Green Tea, Lemonade, Sparkling Water.
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Ayran
$3.95Turkish yogurt drink made with water, salt, mint and yogurt mixture.
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Çay
$2.75Turkish caffeinated black hot tea
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Turkish Kahve
$3.95Very caffeinated strong Turkish coffee.
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Regular Coffee
$2.30
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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!
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…
Read more →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…
Read more →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…
Read more →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…
Read more →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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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 |