ALBURA KATHISMA Café & Restaurant The taste of Istanbul on your table

Fresh mushrooms cooked in garlic with cheese

Fıstıklı Ispanak (Spinach with Pistachios)

Spinach cooked with onions, garlic, pistachio nuts and pine nuts, red pepper and spices.

Imam Bayıldı (The Imam's Favourite)

A whole aubergine (eggplant) roasted with sautéed tomatoes, onions, garlic and pine nuts. Topped with cheddar cheese and sided with salad.

Mücver (Fried Vegetable Balls)

Balls of finely chopped aubergine, potato, carrot and courgette (zucchini) fried and served with yoghurt and garlic sauce.

Dolma (Stuffed Vegetables)

Vine leaves, aubergine, green pepper and tomato, stuffed with a spiced mixture of rice, currants and pine nuts, gently cooked in olive oil and served with yoghurt.

Meze Plate (Mediterranean and Turkish Appetizers)

16.5 TL

Tempt your tastebuds with a mixture of very shareable meze dishes, including; Haydari (pureed yoghurt,garlic and mint), Antep Salad (baked,skinned and mashed aubergine), Şakşuka (cubed aubergine in a lightly spiced tomato sauce), Russian salad and Turkish cheese.

Füme Somon (Smoked Salmon)

Smoked salmon served with a seasonal salad, capers and special mustard sauce.

Zeytinyağlı Enginar (Artichoke in Olive Oil)

Tender artichoke hearts cooked in olive oil with a traditional Selection of carrots, potato and peas.

Börek Tabağı (Turkish Pastry Plate)

Three sorts of deep fried Turkish pastries, filled with cheeses, peppery rocket salad leaves and pastrami, served with a fresh green side salad.

Kalamar Tava (Deep Fried Calamari Rings)

Marinated calamari rings fried with bread crumbs to crispy perfection; served with seasonal green salad leaves and a delicious tartar sauce made with white wine, olive oil, garlic and walnuts.

Karides Güveç (Shrimp Casserole)

Shrimps in butter and garlic with mushrooms, tomatoes and parsley; sautéed in white wine and baked slowly in an individual terracotta pot.

Mantar Dolma (Baked Mushrooms)

Button mushrooms oven-baked with melted cheese, garlic and parsley.

Grilled Halloumi (Hellim) Cheese Plate

Local cheese from Cyprus; grilled and served with green salad leaves.

Mixed Cheese Board

A selection of ethnic cheeses from all over Turkey, served on a wooden board with fresh grapes or dried fruits according to the season.

SALADS

Kathisma Salad

Finely sliced tomatoes, cucumbers, onion, green peppers, dried apricot, chopped parsley and walnuts; topped with cow's milk feta cheese and an olive oil, grenadine dressing. Served with chunks of fresh lemon.

Three Bean Salad

A healthy, seasonal selection of beans mixed with herbs and colourful salad vegetables in a traditional dressing.

Caesar Salad with Chicken

Lettuce, cucumber, red pepper and corn topped with chicken, crispy croutons and cheddar cheese; served with Caesar sauce.

Tuna Fish Salad

Lettuce, tomatoes, croutons, corn, red onions; topped with tuna fish and a vinegar and olive oil dressing.

Green Salad

Seasonal green salad leaves, black olive slices, green peppers, carrots, tomatoes, cucumbers; topped with corn, Turkish white cheese and walnuts; dressed with lemon juice and olive oil.

Hellim Mediterranean Cheese Salad

Mixed Mediterranean salad leaves, tomatoes, cucumber, corn, roasted red peppers and sesame seeds; topped with grilled hellim (halloumi) cheese and dressed with sour pomegranate sauce.

Spinach, Broccoli and Orange Salad

Fresh spinach leaves, broccoli and orange; topped with Anatolian cheese and walnuts and dressed with olive oil and balsamic vinegar.

PASTAS

Penne All Arrabbiata

Penne pasta shapes with tomatoes, black olives, capers and herbs sautéed in white wine.

Tagliatelli with Chicken

Tagliatelli with sautéed sliced chicken, courgette (zucchini), carrots, green beans, garlic and fresh cream sauce.

Spaghetti Bolognese

A spaghetti favourite with minced meat in a rich tomato sauce.

Linguini with Chicken

Linguini with your choice of shrimp or chicken, flavoured with a spicy tomato sauce.

Tortellini with Mushroom and Sour Cream

Tortellini with mushrooms and basil sauteed in a sour cream sauce.

Spaghetti with Aubergine

Aubergines, mushrooms, carrots, spring onions sautéed with butter and garlic, dressed with tomato sauce.

VEGETARIAN SPECIALS

Musakka

Pieces of fried aubergine (eggplant) accompanied by sautéed tomatoes, onions, garlic and chili; served with mashed potato.

Vegetarian Kebab

20 TL

Seasonal vegetables grilled and sprinkled with poppy seeds, served with rice and baked potato.

Sebzeli Kusku

Turkish couscous served with seasonal vegetables.

Vegetable Casserole

Seasonal vegetables sautéed in an individual terracotta dish and served with rice and baked potato.

Türlü Türlü

Seasonal vegetables cooked in a tomato sauce with delicious fat chickpeas and served with a ring of creamed, baked aubergines and bechamel sauce.

CREPES

Cream Vegetable Crepe

Spinach and Pine Nut Crepe

Chicken Crepe

TRADITIONAL TURKISH CUISINE

Chicken Shish Kebab (Traditional)

Chicken pieces specially marinated, then grilled with tomatoes and green peppers and served on a skewer alongside rice, potato and Anatolian flat bread.

Güveç (Chicken or Lamb Baked in Terracotta)

24 TL

A traditional east Anatolian dish. Sliced lamb or chicken with mushrooms, tomatoes, garlic, green pepper and spring onion, oven-baked in an individual terracotta pot and served with rice.

Mantı (Homemade Turkish Ravioli)

Homemade ravioli filled with succulent lamb and served with a yoghurt, garlic and mint sauce, drizzled with chili oil.

The Harem's Charm

24 TL

An Ottoman favourite. Sliced lamb sautéed with onions, tomatoes, green pepper, mushrooms and thyme; rolled in slices of fried aubergine (eggplant); topped with tomato sauce and served with rice.

The Chef's Special

24 TL

Our chef's recipe from central Anatolia. A slice of chicken breast, lightly breaded and fried with garlic, haşhaş (poppy seeds), tomatoes, green onions and spices is served with baked potato and vegetables.

Sirimaşir

Stuffed courgette (zucchini) with sauteed lamb, onions, green peppers, tomatoes and chickpeas topped with yoghurt and garlic. Served with a garnish of spinach.

Kathisma Special (from Cappadocia)

36.5 TL

Grilled lamb chops, beef fillet and chicken breast laid on grilled mashed aubergines (eggplant); topped with melted cheese and fresh tomato sauce; served with rice.

Hünkar Beğendi (The Ottoman Emperor's Favorite)

Circle of aubergine (eggplant) with béchamel sauce, centred with succulent lamb or chicken pieces, sautéed in olive oil and served with grilled tomatoes and green pepper.

Sadrazam Sarma

23 TL

Chicken roll slices filled with "ic pilav" (Ottoman style rice with raisins, pine nuts and spiced with cinnamon), oven-baked and topped with demi-glacé sauce. Served with mashed potato and broccoli.

Kuzu Fırın (South-east Anatolia)

Roast lamb shinbone, cooked with onions, tomatoes and served with mashed potato and seasonal vegetables.

Farm Köfte (from a Turkish Kitchen)

Specially flavoured minced beef together with lamb, grilled and served with seasonal vegetables, mashed potato and rice.

Lamb Shish Kebab (Traditional)

Lamb pieces specially marinated, then grilled with tomatoes and green peppers and served on a skewer alongside rice, totato and Anatolian flat bread.

Honey Chicken

Chicken breast marinated in honey soy sauce and garlic; grilled and served with rice, vegetables and baked potato.

Kuzu Sırtı Entracot (Spicy Tender Lamb with Spinach)

31 TL

Grilled tender lamb laid on sautéed spinach topped with a fresh tomato sauce and served with rice, baked potato and yoghurt.

Iskender Kebab (Alexander's Favourite)

A dish from Byzantium. Sliced grilled lamb, topped with tomato sauce and yoghurt; served on a layer of Anatolian flat bread.

Enginarlı Tavuk (Central Anatolia)

23 TL

Sliced chicken breast sautéed with onion, green pepper, artichoke, carrots, baby corn, garlic and cream sauce; served in a special Turkish wok over flames and sided with rice.

Kuzu Sultan (The Ottoman Sultan's Lamb)

28 TL

Roast lamb with "iç pilav" (Ottoman style rice with raisins, pine nuts and spiced with cinnamon), broccoli and mashed potato.

Şeftalili Piliç (Peach Chicken)

Chicken drumsticks, sautéed with fresh orange juice, peach slices, spring onions and served with almonds, rice, vegetables and baked potato.

Karışık Izgara (Traditional)

36 TL

Mixed grill of lamb, chicken, meatballs and lamb chops, served with seasonal vegetables, rice and baked potato.

SPECIAL PLATE (FOR TWO)

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Kathisma Palace (For two persons)

56 TL

Pieces of lamb cooked in gravy with baby onions and topped with delicious fried figs and almonds. Served with rice.

Testi Kebab (Pitcher Kebab for Two) (2 servings)

55 TL

A traditional Cappadocian dish. Small sliced lamb or chicken sautéed with pearl onions, garlic, green pepper, tomatoes, rosemary, thyme, salt and demi-glacé sauce, served in a testi (pitcher) with rice and mashed potato on the side.

STEAKS

Fajitta

34 TL

Marinated beef or chicken sautéed with fresh red peppers, green peppers and onions in a sizzling pan and served with tortilla, Mexican salsa and sour cream on the side.

Marble Steak Special

34 TL

Grilled steak medallion served on a hot marble; flamed with cognac and sided with exotic sauce.

Pepper Steak

34 TL

Grilled beef steak medallion sprinkled with fresh black pepper and served with mushroom sauce, French fries, rice and sautéed vegetables.

Plank Gorgonzola Steak

33 TL

Planked fillet steak with gorgonzola sauce served vegetables and mashed potato.

SEAFOOD

Grilled Calamari

Calamari marinated with olive oil and soy sauce, then grilled and served with seasonal salad greens and balsamic sauce.

Grilled Sea Bream or Sea Bass

Grilled fresh sea bream or sea bass with fresh greens, boiled potato and side sauce.

Mackerel in Terracotta (Uskumru)

27 TL

Fillet of mackerel topped with sautéed onion, garlic, mushrooms, green peppers, tomatoes and white wine; spiced with bay leaves.

Barbecued Sword Fish

32 TL

Cubed swordfish barbecued on a skewer with onion, lemon slices and bay leaves; served with tartar sauce and boiled potatoes with parsley.

Monk Fish (Our Speciality)

45 TL

Fresh monk fish slices sautéed in butter with baby onions, garlic, chili, mushrooms , finished with white wine and served in the wok over flames. Sided with rice.

Mixed Seafood Plate (For two to share)

68 TL

Grilled whole fish, swordfish pieces, jumbo shrimps, fried mussels, fried calamari; served with crisp green salad leaves, potato and tartar sauce.

Seafood in the Wok

35 TL

Sautéed shrimps, fillet of sea bass and monk fish, served over flames in a Turkish wok alongside a creamy basil sauce and potato on the side.

Zencefilli Karides (Shrimp with Ginger)

27 TL

Sautéed shrimp with ginger, garlic, tomatoes, peppers, carrot, parsley and butter, baked all together in an individual terracotta pot.

DESSERTS & PUDDINGS

Baklava

A traditional Turkish favorite, made with the most thinly rolled pastry layered with honey and pistachio or walnut. Served with clotted cream.

Homemade Kazandibi (Baked Milk Pudding)

This delicious Turkish pudding is white and darkly glazed on top as it bakes in the oven. Served hot or cold and with balls of ice-cream.

Banana Crêpe

Chocolate sauce and chopped pistachio nuts on top make our banana crêpe a scrumptious treat not to be missed.

Kathisma Fondue

Fresh fruit and hot melted chocolate to dip it into.

Pear Dessert

A whole pear, cooked with cloves in syrup and served with cream.

Baked Halvah

Hot Chocolate Soufflé

We make our chocolate soufflé gorgeously gooey and serve it hot with ice cream and rich chocolate sauce.

Figs, Cloves & Cream

Figs are soaked in syrup with cloves, married with Turkish clotted cream and ice-cream, and come with fıstık (chopped pistachios) on top.

Sütlaç (Traditional Turkish Rice Pudding)

A house favourite, our smooth and richly creamy Turkish rice pudding is served chilled with ice cream.

Banana Ice Cream Sundae

Choose your flavour of ice cream and we'll bring it to you with cool slices of banana and topped with a gorgeous chocolate sauce.

Fruit Plate

A plate of chopped and whole fruits selected according to season and your taste.

OUR MENU FOR KIDS

Crispy Plate

Our speciality for children and big kids too. Grilled chicken slices and fried sausage on a skewer, served with French Fries.

He-Man

Rolled mince meat served with spaghetti and French fries.

Hamburger

Served with French fries.

Fish & Chips

French Fries

8.5 TL

BREAKFAST

Traditional Turkish Breakfast

Eggs gently fried and peppered alongside lemon-dressed cucumber,tomatoes and olives; and Turkish butter, jam and honey.

French Toast

Sliced bread fried in eggs and sugar, served with honey.

Menemen (Turkish-Style Omelette)

Peppers, mushrooms and tomato are sautéed before eggs are added to make this traditional Turkish breakfast dish - a different style omelette.

Plain Omelette

Cheese Omelette

Mushroom Omelette

Potato Omelette

Chef's Omelette

Two Fried Eggs with Sausage

With fresh tomatoes and cucumber.

Muesli with Yoghurt or Milk / Porridge with Milk

Muesli with Honey

Honey with Yoghurt

Fruit Plate

LUNCH

Soup of The Day

4 TL

Garlic Bread

8 TL

Garlic sauce with cheese.

Şakşuka

9 TL

A popular Turkish meze of eggplant, tomatoes, green, peppers, garlic, onion, olive oil and spices.

Mushroom with Garlic

9 TL

Fresh mushrooms, garlic with cheese.

Hamburger

10 TL

Served with French fries.

Spinach with Pistachios

10 TL

Spinach cooked with onions, garlic, pistachios nuts and pine nuts, red pepper and spices.

Stuffed Vegetables

Vine leaves, aubergine, green pepper and tomato, stuffed with a spiced mixture of rice, currants and pine nuts, gently cooked in olive oil and served with yoghurt.

Meze Plate (Mediterranean and Turkish Appetizers)

Tempt your tastebuds with a mixture of very shareable meze dishes, including; Haydari, Antep salad, Şakşuka, Vine Leaves (stuffed) Russian salad and Turkish cheese.

Deep Fried Calamari Rings

Marinated calamari rings fried with bread crumbs to crispy perfection; served with seasonal green salad leaves and a delicious tartar sauce made with white wine, olive oil, garlic and walnuts.

Turkish Pastry Plate

Three sorts of deep fried Turkish pastries, filled with cheeses, peppery rocket salad leaves and pastrami, served with a fresh green side salad.

Crepes-Cream Vegetable / Spinach and Pine Nut / Chicken

12.5 TL

Each topped with melted cheese and served with side salad.

French Fries

7.5 TL

Hellim Mediterranean Cheese Salad

Mixed Mediterranean salad leaves, tomatoes, cucumber, corn, roasted red peppers and sesame seeds; topped with grilled hellim (halloumi) cheese and dressed with sour pomegranate sauce.

Tuna Fish Salad

Lettuce, tomatoes, croutons, corn, red onions; topped with tuna fish and a vinegar and olive oil dressing.

Green Salad

9.5 TL

Seasonal green salad leaves, black olive slices, green peppers, carrots, tomatoes, cucumbers; topped with corn, Turkish white cheese and walnuts; dressed with lemon juice and olive oil.

Penne All Arrabbiata

Penne pasta shapes with tomatoes, black olives, capers and herbs sautéed in white wine.

Sebzeli Kuskus

Turkish couscous served with seasonal vegetables.

Chicken with Honey

15.5 TL

Chicken breast marinated in honey soy sauce and garlic; grilled and served with rice, vegetables and baked potato.

Köfte with Chips and Salad

17.5 TL

Traditional Turkish Köfte (meat balls) with a side-serving of salad and your choice of either rice or French fries.

Cheese Plate

14.5 TL

Fruit Plate with Yoghurt

PIZZA & PIDE

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Margarita Pizza

Tomato sauce and mozzarella cheese with tyhme

Kathisma Mizxed Pizza

Mozzarella cheese, sausage, tomato sauce, pepperoni (salami), turkish sausage, tomatoes, pepper, black olives, sweetcorn, mushrooms and pepper.

Pizza Formaggi

Tomato sauce with four cheeses.

Turkish Pizza

20 TL

Mozzarella cheese, pastrami, turkish sausage, mushrooms, pepper.

Vegetarian Pizza

Mozzarella cheese, tomato sauce, vegetable spices, black olives, sweetcorn, mushrooms, zucchini, eggplant (aubergine) and pepper.

Lahmacun (Turkish Pizza)

7 TL

Onion, garlic, parsley, tomatoes and red pepper, are cut in thin pieces and mixed with veal and lamb meat. The mixture is layed on the thin prepared dough. Served with lemon wedges, parsley and tomato add to your taste and wrap it up to eat in the traditional style.

Pide with Lamb

Pide with lamb, tomatoes, pepper. Served with parsley.

Albura Mixed Pide

20 TL

Salami, pastrami, cheddar cheese, sausage, tomatoes, pepper.

Vegetarian Pide

Tomatoes, pepper, black olives, mushrooms.

Spinach Pide