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Cafe Istanbul

5986 Spring Garden Road, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
902-405-4028
Ranked #5 of 420 restaurants in Halifax
4.5 of 5 stars 16 Reviews
Cuisines: Turkish
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Dining options: Reservations
Neighborhood: South End
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Edward S
London, United Kingdom
1 review
2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 23, 2011
2
people found this review helpful

Last week,I and my girlfriend had dinner at Cafe Istanbul.It was such great time and the foods were marvelous..I strongly recommend the restaurant.Mediterenean foods are delicious.Also,Kebabs are breath-taking.Keep up the good work guys... More

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Joshns
Halifax, Canada
1 review
2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 27, 2011
2
people found this review helpful

I had a lot of fun at the Istanbul night in Cafe Istanbul on Saturday night. I enjoyed the food as much as the belly dancer's amazing performance. I ate lamb chops and my girlfriend ate a veggie platter. We both were amazed of how packed the food came. You defiantly won't go out the door with an empty stomach.... More

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misslove84
1 review
3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed October 2, 2011
3
people found this review helpful

ohh my god i went to cafe istanbul last sunday for the first time i love sea food the waitress recommanded the sea food kebab no joke it was the best i have ever had in my life i still can taste that yummy harmony of spices in the sauce i could have ate by itself love place love food... More

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hellosaraho
Toronto
Senior Reviewer
7 reviews
10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed September 24, 2011
2
people found this review helpful

The food is excellent at this little neighbourhood restaurant. We often bring our own wine - they have a $6 corkage fee. The service is very good and the food comes hot and fresh and delicious. The prices are fair and it is very family friendly. Our favorite is the cheese borek and the chicken marinated with yogurt and spices.... More

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Sahlan
Halifax, Canada
1 review
2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed September 18, 2011
2
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Turkish food, service, Turkish hospitality and price were all great.. Thank You.. More

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Haligonian08
Halifax, NS
Senior Reviewer
8 reviews
4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed September 15, 2011
3
people found this review helpful

I went to Cafe Istanbul for lunch with a friend. Arrived at 12:45 and there was only one table left in the restaurant! The waitress was quick to bring us water and menus. I had the chicken skewer. It came with rice, salad, and a couple of dips (one spicy and one like tzaziki). Everything was absolutely delicious! I had... More

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JLdesigner
Laval, QC
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17 reviews
8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed September 8, 2011
2
people found this review helpful

While on a business trip 2 weeks ago in Halifax, my 2 colleagues and I walked to Spring Garden Rd for lunch because it was close to Dalhousie University where we had our meetings. We entered Cafe Istanbul without knowing what to expect. Wow! What a great decision. The gods must have been with us! We had a couple appetizers... More

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JubiladoSteve
Halifax, Canada
Senior Reviewer
9 reviews
4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed August 8, 2011
2
people found this review helpful

My wife and I have eaten at Caf'é Istanbul several times and always enjoy it. It's a very nice, small sized restaurant. The food is always well prepared and tasty, at a reasonable price. Also, the service is consistently good. It's well worth a visit (try the meze plate for an appetizer). More

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permasmileprincess
Toronto
Senior Reviewer
8 reviews
3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed July 27, 2011
2
people found this review helpful

Had dinner with 3 other friends. I had a spinach flaky pastry appetizer to start, followed with the lamb stew for my entree. The appetizer was good, a little greasy, but tasty. It came with a portion of salad (the same size that came with my entree). The lamb stew was yummy! There chickpeas and other assorted veggies...all in a... More

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shelbydee
Monroe, Louisiana
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13 reviews
7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed July 25, 2011
2
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the food was excellent, and the atmosphere great. the baklava was the best i have ever had. More

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