Istanbul cafe

“Friendly staff, delicious food and a fantastic atmosphere.”

Rosanna Bonilla★★★★★

This is a hidden GEM! I’ve passed this place several times and finally went in because I was invited by a friend! I am actually upset that I’ve taken this long to actually go in and try it because the food was so good. I’m not a soup person, but their soup was excellent. You can taste all the natural flavors that actually make it feel like a homemade soup. I also had the Mix Grill platter and all of it was excellent. The lamb chops were a fav! I’ll be back for sure!

Rafik “RCSax0” Cezanne★★★★★

Heard good things about this place and been meaning to pay a visit. Finally made here the other day. Totally worth it. I came for take out and was greeted by friendly staff. The place is immaculate but simple. For my main i ordered the Istanbul Classic grill with lamb, chicken (Adana) and beef done to succulent savory perfection. Istanbul Cafe is also known for their excellent red lentil soup. My wife had the chicken kebabs and also loved it. I was blown away by the bakery on premises that makes all kinds of wonderful desserts. Ever find yourself in Centereach, this is the spot!

HAMIM SHABBIR HALIM★★★★★

Amazing experience at Istanbul Cafe! We were a group of 4 and tried the Beef Shish Kabab, Chicken Adana Kabab, Chicken Doner (Gyro), and Lahmacun — every dish tasted incredibly fresh and flavorful. The meats were juicy, perfectly cooked, and packed with authentic taste. Even the salad was super fresh, which really stood out. They also served fresh warm bread with melted butter complimentary, which was such a nice touch and absolutely delicious. We tried both the white rice and brown rice — both were amazing! I personally loved the brown rice, but my uncle, aunt, and sister preferred the white

Ashley Lam★★★★★

There is an amazing bakery on the side of this restaurant - both the restaurant and the bakery are amazing. The staff is really nice and helps out with suggesting different dishes. I’ve tried so many Turkish desserts for the first time and they have become my favorites. I wasn’t too familiar with Turkish food before coming but my family have become regulars and we’ve tried the whole menu but keep coming back. The bread is so fresh and tastes so good with the appetizer platter. The shrimp is some of the best in the area! I always get the manti- a beef dumpling in a yogurt mint sauce. Highly rec