Homemade Falafel
Mashed chickpeas and broad beans fritter.
Homemade Falafel
Mashed chickpeas and broad beans fritter.
Pacanga Boregi
Yufka filled with cheese, pastirma, tomato, parsley & pepper.
Hot Mixed Meze
Hellim, falafel, calamari, sucuk & pacanga boregi.
Humus Kavurma
Hummus with a bed of diced pan-fried lamb, herbs and kernels.
Sucuk
Turkish garlic sausage.
Halloumi
Grilled Cyprus cheese.
Karides Tava
Shrimp with tomato, onion, peppers & garlic cooked with white wine.
Fried Calamari
Fresh squid with lemon. Served with tartar sauce.
Garlic Mushroom
Mushroom with cream, garlic and mozzarella.
Sarma
Stuffed vine leaves with rice, parsley, onions, bird grapes & pine kernels.
Humus
Chick pea puree with tahini, lemon juice, olive oil & garlic.
Cacik
Strained yoghurt, garlic, chopped cucumber, mint and dill.
Pembe Sultan
Beetroot, yoghurt, garlic and walnut.
Shaksuka
Grilled aubergines, peppers, onion, garlic, tomato and olive oil.
Carrot Tarator
Carrot, yoghurt, garlic and dill.
Kisir
Bulgur wheat, tomato sauce, herbs, fresh mint, dill & spring onions.
Baba Ganoush
Grilled aubergines, garlic, walnut, tahini and yoghurt.
Tarama
Freshly prepared whipped cod roe pâté.
Feta Cheese
Mixed Olives
Cold Mixed Meze
Chef's selection of 6 cold mezes.
Sharing Platter (For 2 People to Share)
1 lamb shish, 1 chicken shish, 1 Adana kebab, chicken kofte, 4 lamb ribs, 4 chicken wings and served with rice and salad.
Chicken Platter (For 4 People to Share)
2 chicken shish, 2 chicken kofte, 2 chicken wings and served with rice and salad.
Jumbo Platter (For 2 People to Share)
2 lamb shish, 2 chicken shish, 2 Adana kebab, 2 chicken kofte, 6 lamb ribs, 4 lamb chops, 8 chicken wings and served with rice and salad.
Saray Kuzu
Oven cooked lamb shank, tomato, garlic & damson plum.
Lamb Casserole
Lamb, mushroom, onion, green & red peppers, mixed herbs, tomato sauce and butter. Served with rice.
Chicken Casserole
Chicken, mushroom, onion, green & red peppers, mixed herbs, tomato sauce and butter. Served with rice.
Sehzade Tavuk
Chicken with double cream, Cajun, garlic, almond, black currant and honey.
Kleftiko (Lamb Shank)
Oven cooked lamb shank with mixed peppers, carrot, onion & tomato sauce. Served with mash potato.
İskender Kebap
Minced lamb doner on a bed of bread, topped with tomato sauce and yoghurt, drizzled with butter. Served with rice and salad.
Yoğurtlu Lamb Shish
Lean and tender cubes of lamb skewered and over charcoal chopped on a bed of bread, topped with tomato sauce and yoghurt, drizzled with butter. Served with rice and salad.
Yoğurtlu Chicken Shish
Marinated chunks of chicken breast skewered & grilled over charcoal chopped on a bed of bread, topped with tomato sauce and yoghurt, drizzled with butter. Served with rice and salad.
Sarma Chicken Beyt!
Marinated minced chicken, seasoned with garlic & grilled over charcoal, wrapped in lavash bread with cheese & topped with tomato sauce, drizzled with butter. Served with yoghurt & rice.
Sarma Lamb Beyti
Marinated mince lamb seasoned with garlic & grilled over charcoal, wrapped in lavash bread with cheese topped with tomato sauce and drizzled with butter. Served with yoghurt & rice.
Chicken Ceaser Salad
Grilled fillet of chicken and mix salad.
Avocado Salad
Avocado, mix salad and chef's cocktail sauce.
Halloumi Salad
Halloumi cheese, mix salad and chef's cocktail sauce.
Coban Salad
Chopped vine tomato, cucumber, parsley, pepper and onion with olive oil dressing.
Feta Salad
Cheese, cucumber, tomato, onion, olive & olive oil dressing.
Penne Arrabbiata
Tomato sauce & cheese, olive and buttered pepper flakes give the sauce a delicious kick.
Sea Food Pasta
Salmon, prawn double cream and garlic.
Penne Chicken
Chicken, parmesan cheese, double cream, mushrooms, spinach and green peppers.
Mixed Shish
Lamb shish and chicken shish. Served with bread, rice and salad.
Chicken Shish
Marinated chunks of chicken breast skewered & grilled over charcoal. Served with bread, rice and salad.
Chicken Kofte
Seasoned minced chicken skewered and grilled over charcoal. Served with bread, rice and salad.
Adana Kebab
Seasoned minced lamb skewered and grilled over charcoal. Served with bread, rice and salad.
Lamb Shish
Lean and tender cubes of lamb skewered & grilled over charcoal. Served with bread, rice and salad.
Falafel Main
Dry beans, chickpeas & seasonal vegetables.
Imam Bayildi
Fried aubergine, onion, tomato, garlic & red pepper.
Veggie Moussaka
Aubergine, potatoes, green peppers, mushrooms, tomatoes & onion cooked in oven with béchamel sauce cheese and served with rice.
Veggie Casserole
Onion, green & red peppers, mixed herbs, tomato, courgette, carator, broccoli & butter. Served with rice.
Grilled Sea Bass
Served with pan fried vegetable, chips and salad.
Grilled Sea Bream
Served with pan fried vegetable, chips and salad.
Grilled Salmon
Served with pan fried vegetable, chips and salad.
Narli Karides
Jumbo prawn cooked with white wine. Served with mashed potato, chips and salad.
Bulgur
Bread
Pan Fried Vegetables
Sprite
Located at 3 Gordon Road, West Bridgford, Nottingham, the Istanbul BBQ Kitchen menu brings the authentic flavors of Turkish cuisine to a warm and welcoming setting. The restaurant combines traditional charcoal-grilled dishes with modern presentation, making it an inviting spot for both casual meals and special gatherings. Its lively yet relaxed atmosphere suits family dinners, friendly get-togethers, and even a romantic evening out.
The menu focuses on classic Turkish barbecue dishes prepared over an open flame, giving each plate a distinct smoky flavor. Starters include favorites like hummus, cacik, and stuffed vine leaves, along with hot appetizers such as grilled halloumi and sucuk (spicy Turkish sausage). For mains, the Istanbul BBQ Kitchen menu offers a wide variety of kebabs — from lamb shish and chicken wings to adana kebab seasoned with traditional spices. Mixed grills are a highlight, perfect for sharing and sampling the best of what the kitchen has to offer. Vegetarian options, including falafel and vegetable moussaka, ensure that all guests can enjoy a satisfying meal.
On my visit, I tried the chicken shish kebab with rice and salad. The chicken was tender, juicy, and infused with smoky flavors from the grill, while the rice was fluffy and fragrant. The fresh salad, with its crisp vegetables and light dressing, balanced the richness of the meat beautifully. Around me, other diners enjoyed large mixed grills and lamb kofte platters, both of which looked just as generous and flavorful.
Service is friendly and attentive, with staff eager to explain the menu and recommend dishes to newcomers. Prices are fair, especially considering the portion sizes and quality of ingredients, making it great value for authentic Turkish dining.
For anyone in Nottingham craving a true taste of Turkish barbecue, the Istanbul BBQ Kitchen menu delivers a memorable experience filled with flavor, warmth, and tradition.