Cafe Istanbul in Wellington Menu

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Turkish Bread $3.00
- Our traditional bread, made daily in our wood fired oven, topped with sesame seeds
Lavish Bread $5.00
- Large and thin, made daily in our wood fired oven, topped with sesame seeds
Olive Bread $7.00
- Turkish pide bread topped with olive tapenade and Parmesan
Red Pesto Bread $7.00
- Turkish pide bread topped with spicy red pesto and Parmesan
Garlic Bread $7.00
- Our popular garlic bread filled with garlic butter and herbs
Spicy Walnut Bread $7.00
- Turkish pide bread topped with spicy walnut dip and feta
Lahmajoun $8.00
- Authentic flat bread topped with ground lamb, onion and spicy seasoning
Peymajoun $7.00
- Authentic flat bread topped with feta, mozarella, tomato, dill and parsley
Basket Bread $16.00
- Combination of olive, spicy walnut, Turkish and garlic bread for two or more

Hummus $8.00
- Creamy chickpeas, tahini and lemon juice served with Turkish bread
Jacik $8.00
- Strained yoghurt, fresh garlic, mint and olive oil served with Turkish bread
Mixed Dip Plate $15.00
- Combination of dips served with salad and Turkish bread for two
Meze Platter $20.00
- House speciality; dips, nibbles and salad for two served with lavish bread
Seafood Platter $25.00
- Combination of garlic, prawns, calamari, smoked mussels, smoked salmon, salmon filo, taramasalata and garlic bread for two

Sigara Borek $12.00
- Filo rolls filled with feta, mozarella and fresh herbs served with yoghurt
Dolma $10.00
- Vine leaves stuffed with rice and served with a green salad
Kalamar $12.00
- Fried battered squid rings with lime aioli and served with a green salad
Halloumi $12.00
- Grilled halloumi cheese with grilled tomatoes, hummus and Turkish bread
Biber $10.00
- Grilled tricolour capsicums and mushrooms with garlic yoghurt and tomato sauce on hummus. Served with Turkish bread
Grilled Garlic Prawns $12.00

Chicken Ottomani $22.00
- Tender chicken pieces slowly cooked in a creamy tomato and honey sauce, with Middle Eastern spices served with pilaf, hummus, salad and Turkish bread
Chicken Koko $22.00
- Tasty chicken pieces slowly cooked in a roasted tomato herb sauce, topped with garlic yoghurt and served on pilaf with hummus, salad and Turkish bread
Chicken Taza $22.00
- Tender chicken pieces, cooked in a buttery saffron sauce and served on pilaf with hummus, salad and Turkish bread
Chicken Izgara $25.00
- Tender chicken breast fillets marinated in mild Middle Eastern spices topped with BBQ and garlic yoghurt sauce served with pilaf, hummus, salad and Turkish bread
Chicken Shish $25.00
- Boneless grilled chicken pieces on sticks, marinated in spicy soy sauce topped with BBQ and garlic yoghurt sauce. Served with pilaf, hummus, salad and Turkish bread
Chicken Boregi $22.00
- Spinach, cream cheese, sour cream and mushrooms with chicken, fresh herbs and mozarella cheese in filo pastry and topped with garlic yoghurt sauce, served with hummus, tabbouleh and salad
Lamb Shank $25.00
- Our famous lamb shanks braised in red wine and tarragon, finished in wood fired oven, served on garlic and herb mashed potatoe with mushrooms and capsicum then topped with a light pan jus
Lamb Tava $22.00
- Middle Eastern spiced lamb pieces tossed in a pan with mushrooms, capsicum, tomatoes and a light gravy. Served with pilaf, hummus, salad and Turkish bread
Lamb Shish $25.00
- Lean grilled lamb cubes on sticks, topped with BBQ and garlic yoghurt sauce, served with pilaf, hummus, salad and Turkish bread
Beek Korta $25.00
- Grilled premium ground beef, topped with BBQ and garlic yoghurt sauce, served with pilaf, hummus, salad and Turkish bread
Beef Moussaka $25.00
- Layers of potatoe, eggplant, zucchini, premium ground beef and bechamel topped with BBQ and yoghurt sauce and served with salad greens and hummus
Mixed Grill Platter $25.00
- Meat lovers trio. A combination of chicken breast, lamb shish and siroin steak, served with pilaf, hummus, saland and Turkish bread topped with BBQ and garlic yoghurt sauce
Salmon Filo $22.00
- Salmon, spinach and pine nuts wrapped in filo served with sweet chilli sauce, salad, hummus and tabbouleh
Fish of the Day $22.00
- Fresh fish fillets, served with a Mediterranean salad and roasted herbed potatoes

Grilled Chicken and Chips $15.00
- Pan fried chicken breast serves with potatoe chips and tomato sauce
Fish and Chips $15.00
- Pan fried fresh fish served with potatoe chips, aioli and tomato sauce
Kalamar and Chips $15.00
- Fried battered squid rings served with potatoe chips, aioli and tomato sauce

Falafel (vegan) $20.00
- Chickpea patties, served with hummus, tabbouleh, green salad and garlic bread. (vegan optional)
Spanakopita $22.00
- Spinach, onion, mozzarella and feta cheese in filo pastry, served with taboulleh, hummus, jacik, green salad and yoghurt dressing
Vegetable Moussaka $22.00
- Layers of potatoe, eggplant, zucchini and bechamel topped with tomato and yoghurt sauce and served with salad greens and hummus

Mediterranean Salad $12.00
- Tomatoes, black olives, cucumber, red onion, feta and freesh herbs and balsamic viniagrette
Kalamar salad (main) $18.00
- Fried battered squid rings served with a large salad topped with lime aioli
Grilled Chicken Salad (main) $25.00
- Grilled chicken breasts served with green salad, hummus, tabbouleh and garlic bread
Grilled Beef Salad (main) $25.00
- Grilled prime sirloin beef served with green salad, hummus, tabbouleh and garlic bread
Garden Salad $8.00
- Fresh green garden salad served with our homemade dressing

Baklava $8.00
- Layers of walnut and filo pastry, sweetened with honey syrup. Served with spiced fruit compote and vanilla bean ice cream
Panna Cotta $8.00
- Eggless vanilla custard, similar to creme caramel, served with raspberry coulis
Tiramasu $9.00
- Mascapone cheese, espresso and Tia Maria liqueur
Citrus Baked Cheesecake $8.00
- Homemade baked cheesecake with delicious citrus flavour. Served with ice cream
Chocolate Pudding $9.00
- Warn rich cake, served with white and dark chocolate sauce, berry coulis, vanilla bean ice cream and cream
Ice Cream Sundae $6.50
- Vanilla bean ice cream topped with your choice or chocolate, caramel or raspberry sauces
Turkish Delight $3.00
- Four pieces, mixed flavours

Nearby Sample Menus

PAESANA $19.00
- olive oil garlic roasted potatoes, pancetta, rosemary, mozzarella
REUBEN SCHLUMAN GOLDBURGENSTEIN $12.00
SICILIANA $19.00
- fresh tomato sauce, mozzarella, egg plant, salami, chilies, pacotta
QUATRO STAGIONI $19.00
- fresh tomato sauce, mozzarella partichores, ham, mushrooms + capsicum
BUFALINA $21.00
- fresh tomato sauce buffalo mozzarella basil + extra virgin olive oil
PEANUTS $4.00
MARGHERITA $15.00
- fresh tomato sauce, mozzarella, basil, parmesan cheese, olive oil
PARMA $24.00
- fresh tomato sauce, mozzarella rocket prosciutto parmesan + balsamic glaze

Deep Fried Spring Rolls $6.00
Deep Fried Squid Tentacles $8.00
Peanuts $6.00
Vegetable Fried Rice $12.00
Curry Fish Balls $10.00
Chicken and Cashew Nuts $16.00
Deep Fried Tofu $6.00
Combination Cold Dish Platter $20.00

Tempura Roll (6pcs) $14
- tempura prawns, roe, mayo
Spicy Honey Chicken $18.50
- deep fried honey marinated chicken, spice-coated
Salmon Teriyaki Set $21
- grilled salmon fillet, steamed vegetables, teriyaki sauce
Tuna 2pcs $6
- raw tuna sushi
Takoyaki / 6pcs $9
- deep fried octopus filled dough ball
Chicken Teriyaki Set $17.50
- grilled boneless chicken thigh, steamed vegetables, teriyaki sauce
Salmon Maki 8pcs $13.50
Tuna Salsa / 5pcs $14
- seared tuna slices, salsa, ponzu dressing

37 Crispy Skin Chicken $15.00
Dry Add $1.00
31 Chopped Beef Soup
Small $5.50
29 Chicken and Corn Soup
117 Triple Meat Noodle Soup $13.00
3 Steamed Chicken Whole $22.50 Half $11.50
44 Egg Fu Yong (chicken, pork or shrimps) $15.00

Garlic Prawns $13.00
Kungpo Chicken $12.00
Beef with Onion - 12 / 6 $11.00/$6.00
Chicken Mushroom Soup $11.00
Combination Fried Rice $12.00
Spring Onion & Coriander with Peanut Sauce on Chicken $13.00
Donut $1.90
Battered Oyster $1.90

Zaalouk $9.90
- Eggplant and tomato relish with Moroccan spices, served with fresh bread.
Lahem Bel Barkouk $24.50
- Sweet and spicy lamb tagine with prunes, dates, almonds and honey, served on couscous.
Lamb Tagine $21.50
- Succulent slow-cooked lamb with fresh seasonal vegetables, served with rice.
Lamb Couscous $24.50
- Tender lamb cooked with chickpeas, raisins, sauce, and seasonal vegetables.
Chicken Kebab $19.90
- Marinated chicken fillet kebabs, served on rice.
Harrira $9.90
- Healthy vegetarian tomato-based soup, with chickpeas and lentils, served with fresh bread.
All side orders $5.90
- Rice, couscous, mashed potatoes, salad, chips.
Vegetarian Couscous $19.90
- Chickpeas, raisins, sauce, and seasonal vegetables.

Winemakers Beef and Cheese Burger With Special Sauce, Salad & Wedges $10.00
Creamy Mushrooms & Herb Penne Pasta with Salad $10.00
Greenlip Mussel & Tomato Soup with Crostini $10.00
Chocolate / Berry / Caramel $7.50
Curried Sausages with Peas & Mashed Potato $10.00
Corn, Bacon & Spinach Fritters with Sour Cream, Salad & Wedges $10.00
Crumbed Chicken with Wedges $7.50
Vegetarian Fritters with Tomato Salsa, Wedges & Salad (DF)(GF) $10.00

H.T.C. Panini $8
- Free range ham, fresh tomato and tasty cheese
3C Panini $8.5
- Free range chicken, camembert cheese and cranberry sauce
Soup of the Day $10
- Creamy pumpkin soup served with sour cream + cheese scone
Gourmet Panini $9
- Salami, pear, blue cheese and caramelised onions
Kids Panini $5
- Your choice of any two fillings
Gourmet Granola $7
- Served with banana, yogurt and mixed berries
Porridge $7
- Rolled oats with Banana & honey, or Berries & cinnamon sugar
Vegetarian Panini $8
- Spinach, almonds, sundried tomato, pesto and tasty cheese

Green Salad $8.00
- Cherry, tomatoes, red onion, capsicum, season greens and feta cheese
Smoked Salmon Salad $9.50
- Avocado, red onion, cherry tomatoes, season greens and smoked salmon strips
Toasties $5.50
- any 3 fillings: Onion,mushroom, creamed corn, ham, tomato, cheese and pineapple

Salt & pepper squid $12.00
- withlime pickle
Potato & Herb Rosti $19.00
- smoked salmon, potato & herb rosti, tomato and caper dressing
Eggs Benedict $17.00
- maple cured ham, toasted muffin withhollandaise
Pie of the day $12.00
- served with brown sauce and salad
Please see our cabinet for other food items and ask one of our friendly staff for details on our pie, cheeses, meats and accompanying chutneys of the day.
Charcuterie Board for two $23.00
- selection of speciality deli meats, olives, house relish, cheese and fresh breads
Cheese board $18.00
- selection of three cheeses, house chutney, jelly and crackers
Fat cut chips $7.00
- with aioli

Bresolin fries, ketchup, mayo $5.00
Cornflakes, milk, banana $5.00
The bresolin $22.00
- fried eggs, black pudding, baked beans, bacon, mushroom, toast (nf)
Fries, ketchup, mayo $8.00
House baked spicy beans, smoked breakfast sausage, toast (nf) $17.00
The bresolin $22.00
- fried eggs, black pudding, baked beans, bacon, mushroom, toast
Toast $3.00
Slow cooked pork scotch finished over charcoal, mustard, cider, tomatoes, grilled cos (gf,df,nd) $22.00

Mushroom & Tofu Pie
Chili & Cheese Pie
Nachos
Claire's Crispy Cashew Salad

Breakfast #4 n/a
- Egg Omelette
Breakfast #3 n/a
- Egg Benedict
Breakfast #5 n/a
- Toasted Bagel
Breakfast #1 n/a
- French Toast
Breakfast #2 n/a
- Big Breakfast

Bran Muffin $2.50
Chicken Avocado Croissant $4.60
Caramel Slice $2.20
Ham Roll $3.60
Mince Savoury Pie $2.00
Chicken Panini $6.50
Ham & Egg Wrap $3.50
Ham & Cheese Quiche $2.50

Citrus & Fennel Marinated Olives (V, GF, DF) $7.50
Turkish Bread, Extra Virgin Olive, Oil, Dips $9.50
Bureau Caesar Salad $16.50
- Baby Cos Lettuce, Crisp Bacon, Grana Padano, Anchovies, Sourdough Croutons, Bureau Caesar Dressing, Soft Boiled Egg
Panko Crumbed Market Fish, House Made Tartare Sauce (DF) $12.00
Market Fresh Fish (GF) $24.50
- Seasonal Slaw, Hand-Cut Chips And House-Made Tartare Sauce
Hand Cut Fries (GF, DF, V) $7.50
-Add Slow-Roasted Chicken $21.50
Spiced Cauliflower Fritters, Herbed Yoghurt (V) $9.50