Great friendly service and wonderful food. My friend and I were unfamiliar with Turkish food, but our waiter carefully explained everything. We started with the sampler appetizer- so good. I had beef with hummus and my vegetarian friend had the falafel wrap. We ended with baklava for dessert. Definitely going back soon. read more

My favorite Indy restaurant! Every time I come to Indy, this is my top choice. I love that they are so friendly and welcoming and the food is beyond amazing. I have never had a bad experience. Our family doesn't eat much meat, so it's great to have a healthy, flavorful, and satisfying meal with great service! My only complaint is that the chairs are a bit uncomfortable. (Silly complaint, I know. But I tend to get a wobbly chair when I go!) read more

A true gem...Bosphorus Cafe is a small local Turkish restaurant that boasts excellent food, drinks, and decor. Unassuming on the outside, the inside is decorated with Turkish regalia and creates a warm and comfortable atmosphere. No more than 15 parties could be seated at a time. We started with the hummus appetizer, HIGHLY RECOMMEND, and ordered the special for dinner. It serves 2 people and allows you to try small portions of the main entrees. It was both delicious and filling. We had to get a to go box! We ended with the baklava and Turkish coffee. The baklava appears to be homemade and is positively scrumptious. Definitely pair it with the coffee; it is a treat. Pricing was fair and reasonable. We will most certainly be back. read more

Bosphorus Cafe - Baklava and Turkish Coffee - Turkish Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

This is my favorite middle-eastern restaurant in Indianapolis. My fiancé and I love to try different restaurants downtown and this ones been on the list for some time. We tried the Bosphorus Plate and it was a hefty amount of food for 2 people. We got to try so many different menu items.Our favorites were the Chicken Adana Kabab, the Chicken kabab, and the Shish kabab. Chicken was so tender, and so flavorful! Don't bother ordering a salad to start, the meal comes with one. I would go back in a heartbeat, and maybe even opt to order takeout to avoid some delays we had in service. That would be my only piece of feedback, find a way to make the service just a little more efficient and quick; because the food is definitely worth going back for. read more

I just ate here for the first time yesterday and have been telling everyone I see (even strangers haha) to go here. The food is amazing and the atmosphere with the decorations and music seems very authentic. The appetizer combo is a must! read more

Outstanding! I've sought out Turkish food and hospitality ever since visiting Turkey 35 years ago. This little jewel box of a restaurant is the closest I've come since. It would be one of my favorites in any city. Who knew there would be something so wonderful in this state of reluctant bakers who also gave us Mike P. I am envious! read more

Delivery time was a little long but okay. Food was not bad, but was pretty average. Chicken was a little dry and not very flavorful. Rice and charred flat bread was pretty good. read more

Delicious food! The baba ghanoush was ok, but in particular, the beef hummus I had for dinner was excellent, as was the baklava for dessert. The place was packed full of happy people talking over tasty looking dishes. Alcohol seems somewhat limited, but there were a few wine and beer selections if you want to drink. It was quite full and I believe you must make a reservation, so it's probably not best to drop by on a whim. read more

Bosphorus Cafe - The beef humus was excellent. - Turkish Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

Best little Turkish food spot in the area! I've been to Turkey, and Bosphorous has all the essentials from kebab to lentil soup to baba ghanoush. Personally a big fan of their decor and love eating in their when I can. read more

We have never been disappointed with orders from Bosphorus. We frequently take friends visiting and to make it simple, we almost always do the appetizer combination to get an assortment of the veggie dishes and then the "Bosphorus Special" to get a combination of the meat dishes. Allows a chance to taste a bit of everything. And, fortunately, everything is great! read more

We had the most amazing meal, service and atmosphere. It was like going to Turkey for a few hours. Thank you, we will be back soon!! Emilia and Sophie read more

This place is great! The food was delicious. The service was quick and pleasant. I had always wanted to go. It was a fun experience.I liked the way the place was decorated. Very authentic I would say. read more

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We didn't reserve, but when we came, they accommodated for us! We ate outside, 2 kids, and two adults! Treated us with great service and food! read more

The price is super reasonable, the portions are huuuggee, and the food is so flavorful! A great place for lunch or dinner!! read more

Bosphorus Cafe - Bosphorous special. So much food!! - Turkish Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

This is one of my favorite spots to take out-of-town friends. The food is great! It feels so homey. Staff are always friendly and professional. Highly recommend for a casual yet intimate meal read more

Merhaba! I was looking for a good Mediterranean/Arab/Middle Eastern/Lebanese/Greek restaurant in Indianapolis and Bosphorus was one of a few that came up. Some of my friends have been there and left good reviews so I decided to give it a shot, too. I am very familiar with the Turkish cuisine as I've been to Istanbul and other places in Turkey a few times in the past (if you haven't been to Turkey yet you're missing out!) Firstly, Bosphorus is located close to downtown and has a plenty of parking nearby. It is very homey and nicely decorated inside with gorgeous Persian rugs and photos of Istanbul. The restaurant isn't too americanized and offers quite many authentic items on the menu. We tried lentil soup, hummus with some pita bread, dolma, beyti kebab, lamb wrap, and baklava for dessert. Everything was very delicious, especially hummus and beyti kebab. Baklava was amazing. Portions were pretty big and our food arrived pretty quickly given how busy the restaurant was on Sunday. It's really nice to be able to have quality Middle Eastern food in Indy and I'd definitely visit Bosphorus more often. Food was reasonable priced and I'd recommend this restaurant to everyone! read more

Awesome atmosphere. Friendly owner, and staff. We ordered combo appetizer and the Bosphorus Special. The food was so fresh and full of flavor it was amazing as always. This time we treated ourselves to a bottle of Turkish wine, it was so tasty. This is our fourth time eating here and will go back again. We would go more often if we lived closer. Next time I will remember to take a picture before we dive in. read more

Great food and great ambiance. Friendly staff. Had dinner kebab. Was great. Liked it.

From the start to finish, it was an amazing experience. The owner makes you feel like family and loves giving recommendations if you're not familiar with their food. The decor has a very authentic Turkish feel to it and it's a nice and cozy place. Food was so impressive. I got the Lamb Mediterranean and the lamb was cooked so well. If you've never tried lamb before, this is the place to try it. My friend got the Turkish delight so I took a picture of that too. Perfect for vegetarians! We finished our meal with Baklava which was one of the best desserts I've ever had. Go go go! read more

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Service was great and everyone was fantastic! The food was good but I called in advance looking for toum which is a Lebanese garlic sauce. She acted a bit confused and then said yes they had garlic sauce. This was a bit disappointing because it's was not toum but garlic mayo good but I am allergic to eggs so not good for me. The baklava was fantastic as well as the hummus and veggies. The falafel was ok but lacked in spice, parsley , and cilantro imo. All in All great price and great service and good food. read more

Decided to try out this spot for dinner on a random Tuesday evening! The menu had a wide variety (plenty of vegetarian/vegan options), the staff was super welcoming and the vibe was set with the decor. Highly recommend their falafel and zuchinni pancakes! Food was delicious and authentic. read more

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I have been here about four times now, and it's consistently great! I'm not usually fond of baba ganoush because the texture can be slimy, and eggplant is easy to mess up. Definitely not the case here! The baba ganoush at Bosphorus has a nice texture and a wonderful smoky flavor - it's the best I've ever had anywhere! Everything else in the appetizer sampler is also great, especially the hummus, the grape leaves, and the spicy pepper dip (I forget the name). The Bosphorus Salad was also very nice, and it came with a couple of grape leaves. :) Plus, I enjoyed a lovely dry red Turkish wine with my meal. I love the fact that the restaurant is in an old house. It offers such atmosphere and character. There is nothing really to walk around and see around there, so it's a little off my beaten path, but it's worth it. We've introduced three sets of friends to this place, and they all loved it and have returned. read more

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Very charming Turkish restaurant. We were a bit surprised given the plentiful Mexican Restaurants nearby to find a good Turkish restaurant in this area. We ordered some hummus and tabouli with warm pita. It was very good, but the tabouli was not the usual kind you will find at a generic mediterranean restaurant. This featured bulgar and very little parsley. Still it was good. I had an Adana kabob lunch which was super tasty. The vegetables and rice were good too. The missed enjoyed her gyro plate, but would have done better with a gyro sandwich. Lastly, we found this to be pretty conveniently located. We were traveling through Indy and jumped off the freeway for a quick lunch. All-in-all, it took maybe 45 minutes. read more

Bosphorus Cafe - Adana lunch plate... Superb - Turkish Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

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My team and work and I are always looking for new places to eat on our half days and we chose this one last quarter. I had heard some whispering about service that left a bit to be desired so I was a bit nervous when I made the reservation. When we got there the place was packed! I let them know we made a reservation and we did have to wait about 15 mins for our table but once we were seated it was smooth sailing. We were a large group and I beleive it was the owner who served us. We were all going for the lunch special and since there were so many of us he graciously offered us family style options of all the appetizers. Shortly after the apps came our entrees and there were fantastic. The perfect portion for lunch and everyone seemed very happy with their meal. I don't often get over to that side of town, but after having such a great experience here I will be sure to hit up this place more often!! read more

Love this place! The people who work there are always nice and the atmosphere is super relaxing. The food is delicious! If you haven't checked them out please give them a try and get the chicken kebab! Really anything and everything has been great thus far. Astounding ! read more

I am glad I found this place on Yelp. This restaurant was just south of the Kroger and is easy to miss if you aren't looking for it. Our meal started with samosas and then for the our main course my wife and I shared chicken shahi korma and some naan. The food was fantastic and we ended with left overs. I would recommend this to any Indian food lovers and for any new comers. I over heard the waitress explaining menu options to some other customers and the same was offered to us. I felt pretty comfortable knowing what I like and although korma was something new for us, it was everything I hoped it would be! read more

I've been to Bosphorus 2 or 3 times over the last few years but each time I am impressed with the quality and flavor of the food. My most recent visit was a snowy, Monday night in which our table was the only table dining in with several individuals who stopped in for carry out through the night. Our waiter was incredibly attentive and helpful in recommendations. We started with their hummus which is incredible and served with fresh warm, pita cut into small slices. If you run low on pita don't be shy to ask for more! I opted for the chicken and couscous this time which was my first time ordering the dish but came recommended. The dish was packed with flavor and full of fresh vegetables alongside a large scoop of couscous. It was more than enough food for one person and left plenty to take home. I highly recommend Bosphorus if you're looking for some wonderful, authentic Middle Eastern food. read more

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One of my favorite restaurants in the city. Definitely my favorite Turkish/middle eastern cuisine. I have tried almost everything on the menu here, and though I like certain dishes more than others, everything is good. I especially like the massive kabob combination (kofta kabob, chicken kabob, lamb kabob, and ground chicken kabob), the chicken couscous, and the sultans delight (eggplant puree mixed with cheese and topped with lamb and a tomato based sauce). The lentil soup is to die for. The pita bread served complementary is always warm to hot. The baklava is very moist and warm as opposed to cold and dry. Turkish tea is delicious as well. The restaurant is not fancy, but feels fancier than casual while dining. The service is very good. Plenty of free parking around. read more

Can't say enough about this place. If it's your first time I enthusiastically recommend the appetizer sampler. We were going to go with the hummus appetizer, but we're so glad we got the sampler. The hummus was good but to our surprise, several other items were even better -- particularly the pepper delight and eggplant salsa. Accompanying pita bread was fresh and warm. First timers would also be wise to try the Bosphorus Platter. It had several different types of grilled meats and each one was as delicious as the last. The sides of rice and vegetables were a nice accompaniment. Two us shared this and the appetizer and it was a lot of food (more than enough to take home, but so good it didn't last after that night). We will be back! read more

Stellar Turkish Cuisine tucked away in a refurbished house. Loved this place! Bosphorus Cafe was on my list for sometime and luckily with a friend visiting in town I had the opportunity to check out this gem. My initial impression of Bosphorus came from the cute outside decore and the homey feeling inside the restaurant. That's because they literally refurbished an old house and converted it into a restaurant, with the living room serving as the dinning area and the kitchen as well...the kitchen. With that said, it's an intimate setting with limited room for big parties. Thus though we were seated right away, there might be a wait on busier nights when you arrive due to the limited seating. Now let's talk about the food. My friend and I were both pretty hungry and wanted to get an appetizer in addition to our mains, but we couldn't decide between their hummus or baba ganoush. After discussing our dilemma with the waiting staff, she said "O I'll just give you half orders of each and charge you for 1 full order". Perfect! $6.99 for both options, that's a deal! Little did I know how much of a deal. We literally got a Boat Load of both orders. WAY More than a regular order of hummus or baba ganoush at any other restaurant in the area. These delicious apps were perfectly paired with Bosphorus's warm and incredibly soft flat bread. I think we went through 3 basket fulls as we continuously dove head first into a pool of yummy hummus and baba ganoush. Like I said, we were hungry. Now time for the Main! Although slightly a stereotypical order, if you're with someone with an appetite for meat...I Highly, Highly recommend ordering the Bosphorus Special, basically the Kebab Combo Platter. Delicish! Loads of Meat and Great rice. This is definitely a 5 star location. Everything from the waiting staff, the ambiance, and the food, they hit it out of the park. Plus All of that for only 33 dollars, great deal! So I know if I ever get an itch for Turish/Middle Eastern food, Bosphorus Cafe is where I'm going and you should join too. read more

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Walked 30 minutes from Lucas Stadium to try a new spot while visiting this was a great choice I food was delicious and very nice food portion Season perfectly. read more

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We first started going to the Bosphorus Cafe in 1998, found the place by accident and were regulars there for a while. Once we had kids, fast food was the option that worked best. Did go back once in between but our young ones were too restless and we just got the food packed to go. Finally after all these years for a birthday in the family, we went back to Bosphorus and it brought back so many memories. They have really worked on the interiors, so many collectibles hang on the walls. The place is an ode to the Turkish culture between the pictures, paintings, exquisite carpets and the many many nazars. We opted to sit indoors and were so mesmerized by the collection that it was a complete break from our phones. We ordered the Bosphorus Appetizer Special, a collection of various dips on the appetizer menu and dolmas. It was perfectly flavored. Each of the dips and items on the platter were different from each other. For the main meal we had the Bosphorus Special Entree, a combination platter of their kebabs and this is one that we used to always get when we visited the place in our early visits. Still an amazing array of kebabs and a palate of flavors that made it a memorable evening for all 4 of us. Love the place and now that we got back once,, we shall be back again and again. Thank you for making it a great dinner meal. read more

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Walked to this restaurant from work for lunch today and fell in love with this place. Plenty of parking in the back. Love the decor with carpets and evil eyes talismans on the wall. I ordered the hummus and Mediterranean chicken. Both were delicious and seasoned wonderfully. We had a group of six and They brought plenty of pita bread to the table. Highly recommend. I will be back. read more

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While the food was delicious and the ambient ecclectic and fun, the service was pretty slow. I waited at the front door for nearly 20 minutes before someone came to see us and I ended up having to get up to find the owner to get the cheque after he never came to check on us. The food was very good though and perhaps I came during a very busy day. I would just try not have any where to be after if I went again! read more

Very tasty food in a very Turkish ambiance. The place goes beyond just playing Turkish music and makes a concerted effort to maintain the theming on the walls and ceiling, along with a great memorabilia. Great service as well. Had borek, stir fry veggies and rice, along with Turkish coffee read more

Pull up a chair and relax while I tell you how amazing this food is. First off. Wow. Everything I tried was fresh and flavorful. There wasn't one dish that was just okay. It all left me wanting more - but there's no way I could have eaten more because the portion sizes are perfect. I came in with my family for lunch and we were seated immediately. All of us ordered off of the lunch special menu which was an appetizer, an entree, and a desert for around $14. I ordered the hummus, gyro, and baklava. I loved it. My mom got an appetizer that was just amazing but I forget what it was - something "salsa." I could have eaten a salad whole plate of it. And the baklava was, no exaggeration, the best I've ever had. It was fresh and warm and the dollop of cream on the side was perfectly refreshing. As if the food wasn't good enough - the service here is amazing. Our waiter was so kind and the owner stopped by our table many times to check on us and chat. We had our newborn son with us and both the server and the owner doted over him which was sweet. I can't wait to come back here. With everyone I know. And try everything they have. I'm so glad to have this lovely cafe in our city! read more

Great place overall. I tried the Iskender and sincerely enjoyed it. I've been going to Turkish restaurants since I came to the US and I can say with confidence that this place has the best Iskender I've tried so far. Also, the Baklava is handmade and fresh. 10/10 would visit again. read more

Yes! Yes! Yes! This tiny Turkish cafe is excellent. The owner is very friendly, and you will be treated as a regular even if it's your first time. Come back a few more times, and you're royalty. The food is consistently delicious. The portions are HUGE, so believe them if they tell you not to order something else, unless you're looking to take lots of leftovers. The place fills up and gets very crowded and noisy. As a result, service can get a bit slow, but I refuse to dock them a star for this, they're working their tails off and serving up AWESOME food. Our favorites include the Navy Bean Salad (weird, but so good), the Borek (think friend spring roll filled with creamy feta and Greek seasoning), and the Bosphorus Special (a platter of every meat and some veggies). Don't forget the tzatziki, you'll want to slather it on everything! read more

This is one of me and my boyfriend's favorite places to eat in town if not our number 1! The staff here is very friendly and the owner Orhan is a super fun guy. They are very welcoming and recognize us now when we come in which makes us feel more at home. The interior is quirky with tapestries and evil eyes and trinkets all over all the walls. But the food here is really what we love the most. Their hummus and pita is the best I've had in Indy and they are not stingy at all with it and give you lots of pita to go with it. Me and my boyfriend always share the Bosphorous Platter which is a sampler of all of their main meat dishes plus some rice and veggies (make sure to order some tzatziki to go with it). I say a sampler but it's a very decent portion of each meat and us two can never finish it in one go and always have takeaway. Even if we bring a third person a long we still have leftovers! My favorite is the steak and the doner but the kebabs are very good as well. I want to try more things on the menu but I always end up wanting the variety of the platter so thats mostly what I can speak on. I work at a hotel in downtown Indy and when out of towners ask for recommendations I always recommend this place. Check it out if you haven't especially if you're local! read more

Meh. Typical Mediterranean-type-food place. Not sure what even makes it "Turkish". Service was fine. Menu is actually pretty limited: the same components arranged into various combinations. To be fair, I did not try any of the desserts, so those might be great. I wouldn't recommend it or avoid it in the future. read more