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    Bosphorus Cafe

    4.5 (788 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    BOSPHORUS CAFE ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    Jeff David G.

    Authentic, fresh, and delicious. We were sat quickly and the service was fantastic the whole time. The menu was full of exciting options and offered a great lunch special. The interior was well decorated and a neat reprieve from the roads of downtown.

    Katelynn D.

    Big shawarma wraps that were delicious! The staff were moderately friendly. The Turkish coffee was delicious and well presented.

    Chicken Couscous
    Tauheedah M.

    Went last night (Friday evening) and loved the eclectic look with all the evil eye protection around the interior. Had an 8pm reservation and only had to wait 20 min. We arrived at 7:58 pm. There were 2 waiters helping us, one was nice but the other made me feel as if my questions were irritating him. I also felt like he was rushing us. Ordered Turkish Tea, Hummus, Chicken Couscous and Sultan's Delight. The Pita bread that comes with the hummus was so good, soft and warm. The hummus was ok, I prefer more garlic. The chicken Couscous was so good. The Sultan's delight we brought home in a box because the lamb was tough and hard to chew. I am sure this is a one off experience. Other than the one waiter and the lamb, which it did have a great flavor, it was a wonderful experience.

    Chicken Wrap
    Kimberly F.

    I loved this place! The decorations were beautiful and made the place feel homey. The food was amazing, especially the chicken wrap and appetizer for 2. The food portions are huge, so be prepared to have leftovers. Everything was so flavorful and delicious. The service was amazing too with everyone super nice and welcoming. The only issue is parking is difficult with limited paid street parking nearby. Even though parking is difficult, I highly recommend eating here!

    Bosphorus special
    Merry B.

    My husband and I visited for our anniversary dinner and LOVED it! We made a reservation per review suggestions, and while it wasn't busy when we arrived, it did start to fill up as we enjoyed our dinner. The service was friendly and helpful and we could tell they have and recognize regulars, which is always a good sign. I also loved the decor--it made the space very warm and inviting. We ordered a LOT of food because so many things sounded good. We recieved warm pita to start and ordered borek, zucchini pancakes, and falafel as appetizers. The presentation was great and the taste was perfect. A couple of them were served with hummus on the plate too so that was like getting a little extra treat. :) For the main course we ordered the Bosphorus Special, which was a platter of multiple meats and some grilled veggies and rice. Everything was delicious! We enjoyed trying each of them and mixing with the yogurt sauce and hummus from our other plates. We of course had lots to take home as well, and it reheated great. We're definitely looking forward to coming back again!

    Chicken Bosphorus
    Demetrius B.

    Solid, straightforward Turkish cuisine with really nice service. My quintet attempted to dine in on a Friday night without a reservation. That didn't work out too well for us. But we made a reservation for Saturday and were ready to eat! Warm, soft, fluffy pita bread greeted us at the table, and personally I thought my Chicken Bospherous entree with rice and salad was the perfect portion size. Had it not been summer hot, we would have considered dining on the patio, but this time we stayed inside in the cozy dining room.

    Chicken Bosphorus
    Rupel J.

    The food here is really good (especially the chicken bosphorous) however the service was not as great as I was expecting. Our waiter was not very patient and did not tell us about anything on the menu when we asked. Additionally, they tried to charge extra for things we did not ask for. I will come back for the food again for sure, but just wish that the service was a little better. It's a very small restaurant with a nice quiet ambience.

    Lauren E.

    Truly blown away by how amazing this was! We placed a request for a reservation 30 minutes before heading over and we were not sure if we were accepted so decided to head over anyways. Lo and behold it was accepted and we were sat quickly! We had some of the Turkish wine that was light and sweet for a hot day. We also could not decide what to eat so we got the appetizer platter and the meat platter. Both were phenomenal! It was so much food that we had plenty left over. It was a lovely place that was decorated in many Turkish decor with many small tables. There is limited parking though

    Baklava
    Madeline E.

    The food here was some of the best I've had in Indianapolis. The service was absolutely incredible- our server helped us choose our meal and made us feel very welcome. The inside is so intimate and romantic. I can't wait to come back and try new things!

    Beef Kebab
    Amy M.

    This was an incredible dining experience. Reservations strongly recommended! It is a small house turned into a restaurant. The service was outstanding and the food was absolutely delicious. We were all very happy with our meals but if I return, I'll get the gyro plate. It was so good. My kebabs were perfectly cooked and seasoned and truly melted in your mouth. I loved the salad and vegetables on the side as well. We also loved the combination appetizer! We all had our own favorites but loved each item. Highly recommend!

    Shish kebab
    Catherine F.

    Wow. Just wow. This place has been on my "must try" list for years... why have I waited so long?! First impression: beautiful cozy Victorian house, absolutely filled with Turkish iconography, images, rugs, glazed pottery, even beautifully painted walls and ceiling -- it was like walking into a warm hug. There was so much to look at! The servers were courteous, pleasant, and on-the-ball -- neither too present nor too absent. Service was fast. Shout out to John for chatting even while busy! Food was... astonishing. We shared an appetizer sampler for two with five different dips, dolmas, and heaping baskets of hot, fresh pita -- everything was simply smashing, but the Turkish-style tabuli (with a wonderful roasted tomato base), the eggplant salsa, and the ezme (a roasted pepper puree) were absolute standouts, with such rich flavor I couldn't stop eating them. I got the shish kebab (tender marinated grilled lamb) entree, with lemony rice, tender roast veggies, and a simple salad. Despite all the grazing on the appetizer platter, I cleaned my plate. The seasonings and smoke on the lamb were drool-worthy. I couldn't resist a Turkish coffee, which was properly fierce and bitter and roasty and deeply satisfying. I haven't had its like in decades. His Hubbins got the lamb chops (came with the same sides as mine), which absolutely fell off the bone and melted in the mouth. Spectacular! Prices were quite decent, bathrooms (one his, one hers) were one-seaters and were very clean. Wine and beer are available, including Turkish wines, which we did not try this time. This place is absolutely a new favorite of mine! Thank you for such a lovely summer solstice eve out!

    Chicken Bosphorus
    Sarah A.

    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 flavored to be tiramisu.

    ABSOLUTELY INCREDIBLE!!! Chicken Mushroom substitute veggies instead of salad.
    Marissa H.

    MUST TRY! This is definitely one of the top restaurants in Indianapolis! We ventured from the typical Chicken Kebab and finally tried something new! So glad we did! The Chicken Mushroom IS ABSOLUTELY AMAZING! My husband said "This is a Sinéad O'Connor dish!" I was confused then he said "Ya know? Nothing compares to yoooou!" As he sang to his plate! LOL I dream about that Tabouli! And hummus and pita are always incredible! I also LOVE the atmosphere! Such an authentic vibe that just adds to the experience! EAT HERE! But be warned! You'll crave it constantly and dream about it from then on!

    Appetizer Combo: Hummus, Tabouli, Babaganush, Eggplant Salsa, Dolma, Ezme and Pita Bread

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    Awesome food and service! Fresh Turkish cuisine with great service and friendly staff.

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    Delicious food, generous portions, lovely atmosphere, friendly staff, and an owner who is very attentive

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    1 year ago

    The food and service are exceptional! Cute decor and wonderful owners. Thank you! Need to come back again soon.

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    The best entree on the menu is Sultan's Delight. If you're thinking about it, do it! So good!

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    9 months ago

    Had a really great time here. The food is great and the interior design is spectacular. Our server was also very attentive and kind!

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    Great welcoming vibe with good food. We have been several times and consistency is constant.

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    7 months ago

    Great Turkish restaurant- I lived in turkey for years and this is authentic and the owner is warm and welcoming

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    When is the latest seating before close that they do reservations?

    8.45 Monday through Thursday 9.45 Friday & Saturday 7.45 Sunday

    Is the menu halal or does that need to be requested when ordering?

    Is there any entrance without stairs? I have a torn ACL, and I also use crutches to walk, so sometimes steps are difficult.

    What is the Parking situation?

    There are a few parking spots behind, as well as plenty of free street side parking in front and to the side of the restaurant.

    Does this place have halal food?

    Yes we do Nadiya!

    Would I need reservations on a Friday or Saturday night?

    Unless you are ordering take out, I'd recommend reservations any day of the week. I hate to be distasteful, but I haven't been in a while because the last time I was there, the owner/manager (whoever he was) didn't want to give me a seat, water,… Read more

    Anyone have any experience eating here w food allergies? Gluten, dairy, eggs, and soy.

    I can only speak for seafood allergies. I know they're heavy on vegan offerings!

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    Decided to try something new today after reading reviews. I'm so glad we did. They did not…read moredisappoint. I can't wait to come back here again. Everything was absolutely amazing. They have 4 tables to sit at after ordering at the counter or they do to go orders. They have music playing which was a little loud but other than that it's a nice clean little restaurant. The menu bored is a little different than the paper menu I took pics of I ordered the curry chicken spicy and it was so flavorful. The chicken was juicy and tender. Ordering it spicy gave it the perfect balance. It comes with a little side of rice which was really good as well. Hubby ordered the lamb shawarma over rice and it was really good. Could use more lamb pieces. The tzatziki sauce was really good might ask for extra next time. We got an order of samosas which was 2. They were huge. It's a puff pastry dough filled. I'm not sure exactly what's in the filling but they were the best ones I've had anywhere. The sauce that comes with them is a little sweet but compliments them well. We also got 2 orders of garlic naan bread and they are huge pieces we could have gotten just 1. Taste very similar to garlic breadsticks. Highly recommend giving this place a try.

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