The Istanbul Kitchen
Authentic Turkish restaurant on Winchcombe Street serving traditionally baked breads, charcoal-grilled kebabs, and an extensive selection of vegetarian and vegan meze, plus a dedicated breakfast/lunch menu of eggs, wraps and paninis.
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- turkish
- grill
- mediterranean
48 Winchcombe Street, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL52 2ND
Menu — 92 items
Nibbles
4 ITEMSTurkish Pide Bread & Olive Oil
Soft and warm flat pide bread served with extra virgin olive oil and pomegranate molasses dip.
- vegetarian
£3
Mantar
Flat mushrooms filled with Turkish kasar & blue cheese, oven-baked with oregano garlic butter.
- vegetarian
£5.95
Mixed Olives
Marinated green and black olives with coriander seeds and chilli flakes.
- vegetarian
£3.50
Garlic Bread with Cheese
Baked white roll slices with garlic butter and Turkish kasar cheese.
- vegetarian
£4.95
Cold Starters
6 ITEMSHummus
A creamy purée of chickpeas, tahini, lemon, and garlic.
- vegetarian
£6.25
Cacık
Garlic yoghurt dip with dill, mint, cucumber, and olive oil.
£5.95
Beetroot Salad
Boiled beetroot with pickled cornichons, yoghurt, and dill.
- vegetarian
£5.50
Sarma
Vine leaves filled with rice and seasonal spices.
- vegetarian
£6.95
Shakshuka
Fried aubergine and bell peppers in tomato sauce.
- vegetarian
£6.95
Baba Ghanoush
Smoked aubergine dip with tahini, mint, and yoghurt.
- vegetarian
£6.95
Hot Starters
14 ITEMSMitite Kofte
Chargrilled minced lamb patties with Turkish spices.
£7.50
Chicken Liver (Ciger)
Spicy chicken liver with vine tomatoes and pomegranate molasses.
£7.50
Sucuk Tava
Cured beef sausage in homemade tomato sauce.
£7.50
Kanat
Spicy grilled chicken wings with chilli sauce.
£7.50
Humus Kavurma
Hummus topped with pan-cooked chopped lamb and pine nuts.
£7.50
Calamari
Marinated and deep-fried squid rings served with a homemade tartar sauce.
£7.95
Lahmacun
Fresh dough topped with ground lamb and Turkish spices.
£6.50
Soup of the Day
Daily special.
£5.50
Falafel
Deep-fried vegetable patties with chickpeas and spices.
- vegetarian
£6.50
Halloumi
Chargrilled cheese from Cyprus with basil dressing.
- vegetarian
£7.50
Borek
Spinach, feta, and parsley in crispy filo pastry.
- vegetarian
£7.50
Mücver
Deep-fried courgette and feta cheese patties.
- vegetarian
£7.50
King Prawns
Sautéed prawns in oyster sauce with ginger and garlic.
£8.50
Lamb Liver
Diced lamb liver pan-fried with mixed spices and red onion.
£7.50
Charcoal Grill Mains
7 ITEMSLamb Shish
Marinated lamb neck fillets on skewers with rice and mixed salad.
£23.50
Chicken Shish
Chunky chicken breast cubes on skewers with rice and salad.
£21
Anatolian Kofte
Chargrilled minced lamb patty with herbs and rice.
£20
Mixed Grill
Highlights of chargrilled meat selections: lamb shish, chicken shish, chicken wings and lamb kofte.
£26.50
Beyti
Minced lamb wrapped in flatbread with yoghurt dip and rice.
£22.50
Lamb Chops
Marinated lamb cutlets with garlic potatoes and salad.
£27
Kanat
Chargrilled spicy chicken wings with rice and salad.
£18.50
Chef Special
8 ITEMSAnatolian Lamb Shank
Slow-cooked shank with dates, tomato sauce, and potatoes.
£24.50
Istanbul Beğendi
Roasted aubergine bechamel sauce, topped with your choice of succulent lamb, chicken or kofte.
£24.50
Harem
Flatbread with yoghurt and choice of meat, finished with sizzling butter.
£24.50
Sultan's Delight
Potato fries with yogurt sauce, meat choice, and signature tomato sauce.
£24.50
Guvech
Hearty Anatolian stew with mixed vegetables and chicken or lamb.
£20
Meat Moussaka
Layers of aubergines, potatoes, and minced lamb with bechamel sauce.
£19.50
Kuru Fasulye
Butter beans stewed with onion, tomato sauce, carrot and mixed herbs.
- vegetarian
£17.50
Ali Nazik
Lamb stew with smoked aubergine puree and garlicky yoghurt.
£26.50
Salad Mains
2 ITEMSThe Lean Kitchen
Grilled chicken or pan-seared salmon with mixed leaves, avocado, and quinoa.
£17.50
The Mediterranean Kitchen
Grilled halloumi, falafel, feta cheese, and olives on mixed leaves.
- vegetarian
£17.50
Vegetarian Specials
6 ITEMSVegetable Moussaka
Oven-baked spinach, aubergines, potatoes with tomato sauce and cheese.
- vegetarian
£17.50
Imam Bayildi
Whole-fried aubergine stuffed with onions, peppers, pine nuts, and tomatoes.
- vegetarian
£17.50
Roasted Butternut Squash
Butternut squash with Turkish spices, mixed vegetables, and quinoa.
- vegetarian
£16.95
Spicy Mucver & Falafel
Deep-fried falafels and courgette patties with hummus and yoghurt.
- vegetarian
£16.50
Patlican Kizartma
Fried aubergine, courgette, and peppers with yoghurt dip.
- vegetarian
£16.50
Borek
Spinach and feta filo pastry with sweet chilli sauce and salad.
- vegetarian
£14.95
Seafood Special
4 ITEMSGrilled Salmon
Marinated salmon fillet with sautéed baby potatoes and salad.
£22.50
Sea Bass
Pan-seared sea bass with rosemary potatoes and mixed salad.
£21.50
Calamari
Deep-fried squid rings with fries and homemade tartar sauce.
£18.95
King Prawns & Mussels
Sautéed prawns and mussels in oyster and tomato sauce.
£21.95
To Share
6 ITEMSHot Meze Platter
Halloumi, borek, falafel, mucver, chicken wings, and sucuk.
£18.95
Cold Mezze Platter
Hummus, cacık, shakshuka, baba ghanoush, sarma, and potato salad.
- vegetarian
£17.95
Istanbul Combination
Combination of 4 cold and 4 hot starters. Minimum 2 people; +£19.95 per additional person.
£39.90 (min. 2 people, +£19.95pp)
The Istanbul Kitchen Party
Vegetarian starters, main dish, dessert or hot drink. Minimum 2 people; +£32.50 per additional person.
£65 (min. 2 people, +£32.50pp)
Grill to Share
Grilled meats tower with rice and salad. Minimum 2 people; +£28.95 per additional person.
£57.90 (min. 2 people, +£28.95pp)
Party Set Menu
Vegetarian starters and selected main dish. Minimum 2 people; +£27.95 per additional person.
£55.90 (min. 2 people, +£27.95pp)
Sides
15 ITEMSRice
- vegetarian
£2.50
Skin on Fries
- vegetarian
£3.50
Potato Wedges
- vegetarian
£3.95
Sweet Potato Fries
- vegetarian
£3.95
Feta Cheese Salad
- vegetarian
£4.95
Sautéed Spinach
- vegetarian
£3.50
Turkish Shepherd's Salad
- vegetarian
£3.50
Strained Turkish Yogurt
- vegetarian
£2.50
Chili Sauce
- vegetarian
£3
Turkish Bread
- vegetarian
£2 (£2.00 / £2.50)
Sautéed Baby Potato
- vegetarian
£3
Extra Skewer of Chicken
£6.50
Extra Skewer of Kofte
£6.50
Extra Skewer of Lamb
£8
Extra Lamb Chop
£6
Kids Menu
5 ITEMSLamb Shish
Served with rice or fries.
£10
Chicken Shish
Served with rice or fries.
£9
Chicken Nuggets
Served with rice or fries.
£6.50
Fish Fingers
Served with rice or fries.
£6.50
Margarita Pizza
- vegetarian
£6.50
Breakfast
1 ITEMTurkish Breakfast Platter
Halloumi, spicy Turkish sausage, borek, mixed olives, butter, egg, tomatoes, cucumber & feta cheese.
£17.90
Eggs
5 ITEMSCheese Omelette
Accompanied by chips or salad.
- vegetarian
£9.50
Fried Egg with Sucuk
Served with Turkish bread.
£12.50
Cheese & Spinach Omelette
Accompanied by chips or salad.
- vegetarian
£9.95
Cheese & Tomato Omelette
Accompanied by chips or salad.
- vegetarian
£8.95
Menemen
Tomatoes, onions, peppers, egg with Turkish bread.
- vegetarian
£11.50
Wraps
6 ITEMSMucver Wrap
Paired with salad and chips.
- vegetarian
£11.50
Grilled Lamb Wrap
Paired with salad and chips.
£13.50
Grilled Kofte Wrap
Paired with salad and chips.
£12.50
Grilled Chicken Wrap
Paired with salad and chips.
£12.50
Grilled Halloumi Wrap
Paired with salad and chips.
- vegetarian
£11.50
Hummus & Falafel Wrap
Paired with salad and chips.
- vegetarian
£11.50
Panini
3 ITEMSSucuk & Halloumi Panini
Accompanied by salad and chips.
£9.50
Sucuk & Cheddar Cheese Panini
Accompanied by salad and chips.
£9.50
Cheddar Cheese & Tomato Panini
Accompanied by salad and chips.
- vegetarian
£9.50
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