If I could rate it higher, I would! One of the best dinners I've had in my life! We got the chicken kabobs, baba ghanoush, grilled veggies, saffron rice, pita, and baklava. Every single dish was PERFECTLY cooked and seasoned. The chicken and veggies were seasoned with just enough spices where it had a slight kick, but not overpowering at all. A perfect balance to bring out the natural flavors of each item. The pita was perfection! Soft and warm, with a slight char on some of the pieces, which added such a beautiful bite with the hummus. Speaking of hummus, the Izmir hummus was silky smooth and incredible. I've had a lot of restaurant hummus and this one was MILES in ahead of them. It also paired beautifully with all of the other items. A flawless base. I cannot wait to come back here! Marcelo was an amazing waiter and even gave us recommendations for next time. read more

I decided to take my girl to Cafe Izmir for Valentine's Day dinner. Best decision ever! From the minute you walk in you're treated like family, everyone is so friendly. The Valentine's Day decorations were so cute and definitely added to the vibe. The food is always so good! They've added a few new items to the menu, don't skip the Burrata or the Chicken meatballs. I'm not usually a desert eater, but their Tiramisu is to die for! The service is spot on, as if they anticipate your needs, but not intrusive. On the way out they give the ladies a rose, a nice touch. I see why this place has become the beloved Dallas institution it is. I can't wait to go back! read more

Service was chill, food was amazing. Waiter could have come around a couple more times. I can't stand the insane music remix's they play. Small portions, expensive. read more

Truly had the best time ! We went for a friend's birthday- there was like 13 ish of us and they were able to accommodate us easily. The restaurant is BYOB which is nice. The staff were all super friendly and the service was speedy. They do have $5 Valet out front which makes it easy to park. Food wise: the fresh pita bread is soo good!! I got the lamb kabobs and saffron rice and they were both so tasty. Overall loved the experience and definitely will be coming back ! read more

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I heard so many great things about this restaurant and I was so looking forward to it. But I was a little disappointed. I was expecting more authentic Turkish food but it was nowhere near authentic. Kebabs were ok, dry somewhat, veggies weren't cooked. Overall meh. The service was great though. read more

I'm punching myself because I forgot the name of the lamb hummus but wow. That hummus hit my tongue and I was mesmerized. Some of the most delicious hummus I've ver tasted in my life. We had the same high hopes for the Kebob plate. But it was lacking something. It was good but just was missing something. I would come back and try the lamb next time. read more

Cafe Izmir - Chicken Kabob Plate - Middle Eastern Near Me - Dallas, Texas

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Great food service and ambience. We started with 3 dips Izmir hummus, Eegra spicy eggplant and ziziki and they were served with fresh Pita. Ziziki was refreshing and hummus was fresh and creamy. I don't like eggplant but I can have eggplant in that dip form for sure and it was spicy and very flavorful. Then we order lamb roll, mom's saffron rice and the ground beef kabobs. Lamb roll was 4/5 and we had ground beef kabobs with some rice and dips and it was a great combo. Kabobs were well seasoned. Server recommended the Izmir special dessert and Turkish coffee. The dessert was not too sweet and the combination of baklava with cake, strawberries and ice cream was great. read more

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What an amazing experience! Great food, well-prepared and seasoned, and the service was so wonderful! Went for our anniversary, got a nice, cozy, secluded table, and gifted us a bottle of wine as well. read more

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I just love this place. I think I went with my husband the very first time for Henry & Lorrie Muse's wedding meal and now I request for all our special occasions! read more

Easy walk from daughter #2's apartment. Busy spot on a Saturday night. Snagged a high top at the bar. Cozy. Attentive, friendly staff. Ordered a bottle of wine and some tapas. Shared the saffron chicken kebab - epic. Everything is fresh and made to order. Any restaurant that has made it 30 years is a go to. We shall return. read more

Cafe Izmir - Saffron Chicken Kabob - Middle Eastern Near Me - Dallas, Texas

Food and service was excellent! Omar did a great job and made awesome suggestions. Great evening. read more

When I say best meal in Dallas, I mean it. This is the FRESHEST and most flavorful meal I've had in years. We sat at a high top by the bar and could see the kitchen and the love they put into the food. Everything was amazing. We decided to get an app, three tapas, and spit an entree (there was 2 of us). It was perfect. The tapas portions were perfectly sized and the entree was the perfect size after some light bites. Moody lighting, not too loud, small restaurant so busy nights might have a wait. The server (Omar) was AMAZING, he was so knowledgeable, friendly, and attentive. It was an amazing experience. Omar let us know Tuesday nights is $5 Tapas & Fridays they have live music! Such a cute little spot and I will be back for more. read more

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Family owned and operated, always the most amazing food and the most amazing team. I have celebrated so many birthdays here(20+ years), and they have catered several parties for me. Best hummus in the world, seriously. Cafe Izmir is the best, period! read more

I am not kidding when I say that cafe Izmir serves the best salad I have ever had in my life... The Large Chanouli Salad is absolutely insane.. the veggies are fresh as can be, the tabouli is off the charts, and the chicken and dressing are awesome. I HIGHLY recommend this place and this salad. read more

This place is the friggin bomb. The beef tenderloin plate was amazing and the owner was very welcoming!!

The chicken was seasoned so well and juicy. The saffron rice was also delicious. I love the black tea as well!

Amazing place. The hospitality of this restaurant is beyond words. The staff and leaders were so kind friendly. They were patient with us. We went with two loud and cranky kids and they were so patient with us. The food was amazing. The chicken was so soft and tender. The lamb chops were cooked perfectly. The hummus and eggplant dip were amazing too The pomegranate shrimp was very flavorful. The decor is nice. I'd recommend for a date night for sure. read more

I arrived at the restaurant a little bit before 6:00pm on a Sunday. As I was waiting for a friend, I sat at the bar for a little while where I could chat with some of the staff. I liked the overall vibe of the restaurant. The music was in the GoldiLocks zone--not too loud and not too soft. I also liked the artwork on the wall. Upon being seated, my friend and I shared a few dishes. The first was a cheese plate appetizer. It was delicious especially the cranberry goat cheese--I cold only liken it to cranberry cheesecake. I ordered a lamb wrap and saffron chicken. The lamb wrap was okay--it came wrapped in a flour tortilla that appeared to have been store bought (maybe pita bread would have been a better wrap?). The chicken saffron was very tasty and was my favorite of the two main dishes. For desert, we shared baklava, which was quite good. The waiter told me that they make the baklava in house. Important note: my friend is a vegetarian and he loved the food. He found the restaurant to be very vegetarian friendly. The restaurant also had a valet service, which is reasonably priced. read more

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Chicken Kabob, Lamb Roll, Baba Ghanoush, Russian Chicken Salad The chicken Kabob was excellent and super tender, juicy, and flavorful. Lamb roll was decent and simple. Baba ghanoush was standard and good. Russian Chicken Salad was just alright, was not the biggest fan. read more

Cafe Izmir - Middle Eastern Near Me - Dallas, Texas

Great for sit down and love getting it for take out. I love getting the chicken. Really feel at home here

The food is AMAZING! I have been searching for yummy kebabs and just hadn't found anywhere I loved since moving to Dallas 8 years ago. Cafe Izmir is SO yummy! It's quiet and quaint, the service is great. The staff is attentive and so sweet. They were super busy when I went so service was a little slow bj read more

I always look forward to dinner at Cafe Izmir. From the moment I walk in, it feels warm and welcoming--like I'm visiting friends. There's a real charm in the way the food smells, the staff treats you, and the place makes conversation flow easily. If you want tasty Med tapas and a place to slow down, Izmir's got that mood. read more

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Excellent service and amazing food! I'm being deliberate about putting service first because the host was so kind on our first visit that we knew we'd go back as often as possible. (There was a snafu with patio reservations on an unexpectedly wet & chilly Texas night and though they were crowded because of a nearby concert, they took really good care of us.) Our subsequent visits have never disappointed. What I love most is that Cafe Izmir has great options for vegetarians and vegans, but also plenty of non-veggie choices too- Makes it a perfect choice for a diet diverse family or friend group outing. We've tried the pomegranate shrimp, the spicy eggplant (instant favorite!), hummus, the beef kebobs, saffron chicken kebobs, and the lamb roll. The veggie piroshki, falafel, olives, Turkish salad (so refreshing), and grilled vegetables are all delish too. One of our servers recommended trying the spicy eggplant with hummus and we were glad we listened; it was spicy, savory perfection. The Izmir Special Dessert lives up to its name. Lastly, don't skip the Turkish coffee- It's good enough that it would be worth stopping in for that alone! read more

Best hummus in the world. Amazing service, delicious food and intimate ambience. My favorite restaurant.

When we arrived the cafe was packed with celebratory and intimate diners. We thought we might have to wait for a table, but the owner came right up to us and seated us at an intimate booth. Everything was phenomenal!!! The food, service, and ambience was above our expectations. The live music was just a perfect topping to an amazing experience. The staff was very knowledgeable about Gluten Free options and the GF falafel, rice, kabobs and dips were just yummy. The portions were more than we could eat for the date night option for 2. Finally the dark Sangria was smooth, a touch of tart cherry, with a wonderful pineapple finish. We will definitely place this on our Date Night Fave list! Five Star for sure!! read more

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This place is a real find! Authentic medi food, funky vibes and slick energy. The service was as great as the pomegranate shrimp and lamb chops! Def recommend this place! Stop by next time you're on Greenville Ave, in Dallas! read more

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I could eat at Café Izmir every single day!!! I have been eating there since the late '90's! As a professional bellydancer I also danced there a couple of times! The hummus is absolutely amazing and addictive!!! They have three choices too - regular hummus, chipotle hummus and "date night" hummus (which has no garlic - I prefer the regular hummus). The babaganoush has a great flavor and texture. The tabouli salad is fresh and tangy. I am picky about falafel and I just so happen LOVE Café Izmir's! The veggie piroshkis are soooo delicious! And the dolmas too! I've had just about everything there but the last time I went I ordered something I had never had - the grilled lamb chops. I am sad that I have wasted so many years of not eating that amazing, delectable dish!!! The outside of the lamb chop was just the right crispiness and the inside cooked to perfection. Those alone are worth the drive to Dallas from Frisco! The customer service there is number ONE! Nick always waits on me there and he is so attentive and helpful, of course any server you get there will be the same! I used the catering service there once and it was wonderful. The ambience is quite romantic. I love the dim lights and the live music in the background. You will love Café Izmir and will crave it daily after just one visit!! read more

Cafe Izmir - a glass of wine and a plate of strawberries - Middle Eastern Near Me - Dallas, Texas

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We randomly decided to come here and was not disappointment. We came kind of early on a Friday since we didn't have reservations and were seated immediately. We tried a little bit of everything from spicy hummus, shishito peppers, to kabobs. Everything was absolutely delicious. We also got to enjoy some live music Friday evening before leaving. This will definitely be a staple to eat in Dallas if I'm craving something from the outside world. read more

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I arrived from Philadelphia tonight and my sister and brother-in-law drove us here for a meal after they picked me up from the airport. They are doing so many things right, here. The place is intimate without being stuffy or TOO intimate. Cozy, glowing lights, deep reds and yellows, cloth table cloths.. Every person working here is gracious (our server was kind and made sure we were taken care of every step of the way) and lovely and it makes the meal such a sweet experience. The food was really well done. The hummus is creamy with big flavor served with warm pita. I had the saffron chicken kabob platter which comes with a dinner salad and saffron rice. The chicken was tender, flavorful and cooked to perfection. Order a carafe of the sangria. Your meal becomes a sweet festive time in an atmosphere that provides all of the comfort for a great experience. In a big city like Dallas, you need these warm, cozy places that feel like you are celebrating a good meal with people who care about delicious food and attentive service. Try it, you won't be sorry. read more

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Food was dry overcooked. Service was horrible, slow, and wrong order was brought out then took way too long to get my correct order read more

A most amazing atmosphere and food. Tapas, Greek salads, vegetarian options. Relaxed vibe. Best restaurant in lower Greenville. Good for a date! And baklava, mousse cake, and Turkish coffee!!!! read more

Went there before show at Granada and it was great food and great service. Highly recommend

Such a dope neighborhood spot. The Saffron chicken was amazing. I also had Persian black tea and Saffron Gelato. All was bangin and the vibes were immaculate. Service from Omar was delightful. read more

Service was great!!! The beef tenderloin was one of the best I've ever had!!! The chicken and shrimp were also both delicious. This place is somewhat hidden but the food is delicious and very flavorful. read more

If you're interested in an authentic Mediterranean cafe, this is a good place for you. The warm atmosphere provides a genuine appeal in culture and class. Although it may be casual, this is a place for ladies to wear cocktail dresses, while the men generally follow the attire of their dates and spouses.. It is often a place for great fellowship, but it is also a place of romance and more deeper conversations. The experience in dining feels personal and attentive. The cuisine that stands out the most are the lamb chops, seasoned traditionally with grilled vegetables. The portions are appropriate for conscientious diners. As for wine pairing, it is optimal to have their Lebanese wine. However, a good alternative for Old World wine lovers is a good Shiraz/Syrah. For the New World, a Malbec would also be good. Lastly, the pair well with the spices, a Grenache would be appropriate. I have experienced this place for over a decade and I have recommended it to many of my friends and family. Donald S. Chandler, Jr., Ph.D. Chandler Plaza, LLC Certified Texas Wine Specialist read more

Amazing food AND staff! The staff were so welcoming and attentive and would get 6 stars if I could add one! Also the desserts were really good! read more

Cafe Izmir - Middle Eastern Near Me - Dallas, Texas

I hope this gem gets the recognition it deserves!! This is a family owned business, not a chain so don't expect your food to come out strikingly fast. While you're waiting- you'll get free pita bread that I recommend enjoying with the spicy hummus (to die for)! The tabouli salad is the best I've ever had. Grilled tomatoes were fresh and beef tenderloin was as juicy as promised! Everyone is soooo friendly and makes you feel right at home. I loved sitting in the patio area but inside is just as welcoming! You won't regret giving this place a try. read more

This spot is one my my favorites. Every dip on the menu is delicious. The spicy hummus is my favorite. The chicken kabobs are always on point. Juicy and flavorful. Service is always fast. read more

Cafe Izmir - Middle Eastern Near Me - Dallas, Texas

I randomly stumbled upon this place on Yelp and I have to say, it was phenomenal. A pleasant surprise. The pomegranate shrimp feels like a burst of flavor in your mouth. Beef tenderloin was juicy as described on the menu. We didn't order the hummus but it was on the house anyways, and after tasting it - I would tell everyone to get the hummus asap. This was a pleasant surprise and such a gem to find in Dallas. I hope to dine here when I come back to Dallas. read more

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Great spot to dine in or take out. Their chipotle hummus is SOOO good, and trust me, I know hummus. I've eaten gallons of it, just today alone. Good spot for vegetarians and meat gluttons alike. Their sangria is really good too. read more