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Bosphorus Istanbul Cafe


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4.0 of 5 stars 46 ratings
46 ratings
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3.0 of 5 stars
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1.0 of 5 stars
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#19 of 1,306 restaurants in Indianapolis
  • Cuisines: Turkish

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5 of 5 stars
Eldrlawyer   1 contribution
Indianapolis
Jun 10, 2009

I love this place. Orhan (the owner) is so personable - he still remembers where I sat on my first visit - and the food is wonderful. In my humble opinion, Bosphorus has the best hummus in the city. Amazingly tasty stuff! If you've not been here yet, you really must try it. Never had Turkish food? It's similar to... more

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1 of 5 stars
NoraMala   2 contributions
Indianapolis
May 25, 2009
0/1 found this review helpful

This was an awful experience. Five people, five entrees and one appetizer each, three soft drinks, two waters and three desserts with 2 coffees. Total: $145. Ridiculous. Only one server with a t-shirt two sizes too small, a horrible attitude, condescending and rude. She brought the drinks in her hands, getting her hands all over our plates without smiling or... more

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4 of 5 stars
PhyllisColumbus_Ohio   4 contributions
Columbus, Ohio
May 22, 2009

I learned about The Bosphorus Cafe online and we were very pleasantly surprised. It can be relied upon to give you a healthy, delicious meal, great service, good ambience in an old-world style setting. We ordered a selection of appetizers which were all delicious, a yummy beef dish, and wonderful rice pudding for dessert. All in all great value, fast... more

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4 of 5 stars
dbearToronto_ON   1 contribution
Toronto, ON
Apr 21, 2009

We brought about ten friends here on Saturday night and had a delightful meal. The service was excellent, including the description of dishes, and the food was aromatic, tasty and varied. While many of the group was vegetarian (and this was superb in that regard), the meat eaters were happy too. You are eating in someone's home and in every... more

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5 of 5 stars
spacenut28   1 contribution
Indianapolis
Feb 6, 2009

The food is great, the restaurant is quaint and unique, the owner is very personable. What more could you ask for? Eating at a restaurant like this makes you never want to go to a chain restaurant again. Support original, great food and try Bosphorus! Everything is great and even if you dont think you saved room be sure to... more

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4 of 5 stars
BillJIndianapolis   42 contributions
Sep 14, 2008
1/2 found this review helpful

Almost as good as being in Turkey! Highly recommend it! more

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4 of 5 stars
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Aug 9, 2008
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4 of 5 stars
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Jun 28, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

Quaint atmosphere and good food. I don't have much experience with Turkish food but it seems to have Greek influences with more eastern European. more

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5 of 5 stars
NanjingBob   3 contributions
Indianapolis, Indiana
Jun 11, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

This restaurant is delightful. i don't understand the earlier reviewer who argued that the service was terrible and the food was just "okay" (according to her Turkish boyfriend). The service is top-rate; the owner is incredibly personable, as are all of the wait-staff. It's my first choice to take visitors to Indianapolis, and I have never been disappointed. I have... more

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5 of 5 stars
eaterman   1 contribution
martinsville
Jun 4, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

This place is an absolute gem, the atmosphere,The service, and the food is the best...The sampler plate is to die for, a must have for first timers....You want someting different... want to impress a first date?...This is it!!!!!! Steven White Martinsville, Indiana more

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Bosphorus Istanbul Cafe Address

935 S East St, Indianapolis, IN 46225
Tel: (317) 974-1770 Fax: 317 974 5789
* Restaurant price information is based on meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip.