Bosphorus 13

Do you ever go someplace and end up craving it for days? This is that place.

I did not know much about Turkish food, but I am so glad we stopped by this lovely restaurant to give it a try. Our meal came with warm pita bread, and we also ordered the Borek, a flaky pastry filled with feta cheese and parsley. Mmmm!!! It was so good! It was cooked like a southwest spring roll, and the dish came with hummus, lettuce and tomatoes for dipping. We ordered the lamb and beef mediterranean for dinner, which was like a flavorful stew – loved it. The sauce is the perfect mix of seasonings, and paired with the rice and beef, you can’t go wrong.

Atmosphere – quaint, romantic, unique, cozy. And the owner is so incredibly friendly. He gave us a free sample of Turkish delight, a gummy dessert on a stick. I am hankering for my next meal there.

Bosphorus is almost a weekly stop for my lunches – through rain, sleet and snow, I am fortunate enough to work so near that I can walk there. I frequently enjoy their lunch specials which are a bargain at $8.50 and usually more than you can eat for lunch. I love the chicken kabobs. I love the mixed green salad. I love the chicken orzo soup (haven’t seen that in a while) but also the tomato and lentil are wonderful. Some days I’ll get the chicken kabob, some days I’ll get the chicken sandwhich – which is also wonderful. Some days I’ll get the vegetarian lunch dish which is served piping hot with a side of rice. The rice has a wonderful flavor.

Now – the owner – Orhan is the best. It’s great when he’s not busy working in the kitchen and can come out and socialize, he’s the funniest character – sometimes quizzing you and if you get the trivia right, he’ll give you a free dessert!

LOVE LOVE LOVE the Baklava. I am not a fan of the sweets and in particular never cared for Baklava – but I just LOVE the Baklava at Bosphorus – it’s delicious.

Dinners at Bosphorus are equally nice – quiet and romantic.
Try it – you’ll like it!!

Great food! Great ambience! Highly personable staff! I was very impressed with this establishment and I would recommend it to anyone.

The owner is so wonderful and he will feed you until you burst
and after that, you will still order more hummus….hopefully to go…

Try their wines and the dark beer.

It’s been raved about, and I shall rave some more. FABULOUS! The decor is amazing (and according to the owner, was suprisingly there when he bought the place!), the owner and staff v. helpful and friendly. They’ll go over the menu with you, they have a lot of really great vegitarian options, meat and fish options, great appitizers and def. get the baklava. Hand made there in the resturant and not the greek kind you may be used to, it’s a bit sweeter. It’s def. a resturant you should check out!

This is by far one of my favorite restaurants in the city. Nice atmosphere, personable servers, FANTASTIC food. The menu is large and varied, with plenty of options for everyone, including vegetarians. The Borek appetizer (feta cheese in crispy rolled Phyllo dough) is out of this world, and any of the meat dishes as an entree would be a good choice—you really cannot go wrong. The staff are happy to help recommend items and to tell interestig stories about their homeland. It can be slightly on the pricey side at dinner, but less expensive for lunch and coupons are readily available in the ZooBook and on www.restaurant.com.

…that there was a fabulous Turkish restaurant here in Indianapolis! Everything we had was delicious. And you won’t find a better homemade flat bread ANYWHERE!

…based upon this review. I had the lunch special ($8.50). It included an appetizer (I had the hummus…very good) and the chicken kabob (also good). Fantastic, change of pace restaurant. I’ve been to Turkey twice and the food wasn’t this good at any of the places I went there.

This is a remarkable place. I don’t want too many people to discover it! I have not had one thing on the menu that wasn’t superb! And there are a lot of places that can learn about hospitality from the owners here. They treat you as if you are a long lost friend visiting from the homeland. Check them out!

Last night was my first time experiencing the magical wonders of Bosphorus, and it definitely won’t be my last. This place really is a hidden treasure; it’s such a quaint, lushly decorated, and welcoming place! The friendliness of the comedic staff is an experience in itself; they won’t hesitate to explain and give their honest opinion (whether positive OR negative) of anything on their menu, and getting to know you personally throughout the evening seems to be their ultimate goal.

The food is outstanding. It’s almost mandatory that you order the appetizer combo and try the eggplant salsa and hummus. I sampled from four different plates last night with my partners in crime, and all were simply delicious. For meat lovers, there’s everything from Eggplant stuffed with beef to Chicken Couscous, and for you weird vegetable-only lovers out there, the Turkish Delight and unique salads are, indeed, delightful.

If you’re lucky, you may get to sing for your dessert! We had some outstanding Baklava and even had a personal magic show performed for our pleasure. Overall, it was an outstanding experience, and I’m going to recommend it to everyone I know. You should go! :D

I’d driven by Bosphorus a good handful of times before today, each time making mental note to stop by sometime. After my lunch today, it’s skyrocketed to one of my favorite lunch spots downtown. A return trip is now a moral imperative, rather than an item dangling precariously on the bottom of my to-do list.

Nestled quietly off East Street just past the Domont Gallery, Bosphorus seems unassuming at first. Do not be fooled. The location’s interior is gorgeous: hanging tapestries, tiled ceilings, painted floors; and the food was astounding. I sampled the Chicken Couscous and a good dollop of one of my lunch-mates hummus. Prices were reasonable and portions were more than adequate. (my chicken was served with an array of vegetables all in a light curry sauce with a side of steamed couscous and small salad).

The wait staff was courteous and friendly. I wouldn’t hesitate to go back and/or recommend this place to friends and family!

It’s hard to relate in words how good the dish I had yesterday at Bosphorus was. It was the Beef Hummus dinner. It was a sort of succulent beef stew with peppers and veggies served on a place with a ring of hummus and crushed almonds around the edge of the plate. It was heavenly. The veggies were fresh and tasty, I wasn’t so sure about the almonds but they were a perfect counterpoint in the dish. Mmmm.

My partner had the Beyti Kebab, which was ground beef and lamb patties served inside lavish bread. It was also very very tasty. Both meals were huge portions and perfectly presented and seasoned. Definite attention to detail.

The service was impeccable, we didn’t order any appetizers so they brought us a bit of hummus and a basket of pita because my meal came with hummus anyway. A friendly and appreciated gesture. I chatted with the staff after our meal for a good fifteen minutes.

They have an excellent website with menu here:
http://www.bosphoruscafe.com/

The menu is large and there are vegetarian dishes that I’ve been told are excellent.

This place is well worth the visit.

We came upon this restaurant while driing around aimlessly trying to find some place different to eat. And boy did we get lucky!!! This is one of the best, if not “THE” best restaurants that I have been to in Indianapolis. It’s basically styled like a small house — with beautiful decor, and hand-painted floors. They offer an extensive menu – which the wait staff is more than happy to describe in detail. The food – from the humus to the desserts, were outstanding! I can’t wait to take friends/family there! It’s surely a place that impresses. The menu offered a wide variety for tastes and budgets.