| Cafe Istanbul Cuisine: Turkish, Mediterranean |
Café Istanbul is one of Manchester’s most established premier dining destinations. Offering the finest Mediterranean and Turkish cuisine alongside a superb wine list, this year sees Café Istanbul celebrate its 32nd birthday.
Perfect for a quick lunch, a group dinner party or intimate dining, Café Istanbul is renowned for its warm, inviting atmosphere and is ideally located on Bridge Street in Manchester city centre.
Bar, lunch and a la carte menus have been designed to please all – from light dishes to fresh, chargrilled, spit roasted or slow baked specialities such as slow baked apricot lamb, chargrilled sea bass fillet or our famous mixed chargrill feast to share. All dishes are created in our open kitchen, using only the finest ingredients.
Our stylish new private club/dining room offers the perfect space for entertaining and is available for private dinner parties, corporate events, launches and special occasions. Interior designed by Bernard Carroll to offer a sophisticated feel, the club room (free hire when dining) seats 50 diners and boasts a stunning bar with a range of beers, fine spirits, wines and champagne. Available to hire from noon until late, we offer dining from our restaurant menu and can accommodate live music and D.J’s for parties.
79/81 Bridge Street |
| Manchester |
| M3 2RH |
| Tel: 0161 833 9942 |
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| Paul, Warrington | 28/05/2012 | Just recently held 40th birthday party in Cafe Instanbul in their refurbished downstairs venue. Room has it's own bar which enabled guests to stay in the room and maintain that party atmosphere. As well as the venue room being very stylish and along with the table settings, this created a fantastic ambience for the evening. Every one of the 30 guests eating commented on how excellent the food and service was. I don't think anyone could find fault. Everyone was served within 5 minutes of confirming we we're ready to start. I would visit again just for the mezzi starter platter, the mixture of hot and cold starters was delicious. The main's we had chosen for the party we're well received by all guests and again, faultless. I would absolutely without doubt recommend this venue for any party, birthday, anniversary, etc or business party/gathering |
| Fiona | 13/12/2011 | The best restaurant in Manchester by far!!!! |
| Manchester | 21/09/2011 | I have recently eaten in Cafe Istanbul for lunchtime business meetings where the food, service and surroundings were excellent. Having had such an amazing experience I now use Cafe Istanbul for personal dinners. The menu is extensive with amzing choices cooked with the finest ingredients! The wine list is extensive and the staff are knowledgeable in their advice. No wonder this restaurant is longest running privately owned restaurant in Manchester!!! I can't reccomend this restaurant highly enough!! |
| Barry Stockport | 10/05/2010 | Eat here early evening after brass band concert at Bridgewater Hall. Excellent food & wine, friendly staff, good atmosphere. Recommended. |
| mrs joan mason | 29/10/2009 | I visited the Cafe Istanbul with a friend last night 28th oct 2009,once again I had a marvellous meal,the slow cooked lamb with herb and tomato sauce,it was delicious,the service was good,the staff are very friendly.I noticed that the restaurant has been extended and refurbished and it was absolutely beautiful,cant wait to visit again soon. |
| Victoria Manchestar | 12/02/2009 | When we're in the center we always head to cafe istanbul. as the food is great the service is fast the restaurant is clean and beautiful and the prices are very resonable looking forward to next visit already. |
| wayne warrington | 11/10/2008 | went there last night with a group of 10..fantastic service and fantastic food....we got the mixed chargrill feast for 2 and I can eat a lot but couldnt finish this....highly recomemded |
| Carolyn from Manchester | 14/02/2008 | I came here on Valentines Day with my boyfriend and ive got to say it was fantastic the staff were brill, friendly and nice!!! I have never been to the turish restaurant before so was a bit nervous in what I was ordering but when the food came it was simply gorgeous I had the chicken stuffed with feta and spinach in an orange sauce it was to die for !!! we were even given complimentary strawberries dipped in chocolate at the end of the meal to bring to an end a wonderful valentines night ! |
| Carl & Nic Hyde | 17/02/2007 | Fantastic service and food. Amazing starters and main courses that were really, really tasty!! You must go to this restaurant!! |
| garry oconnor | 18/09/2006 | Fantastic. Can highly recommend the mixed grill at £13 per head. Excellent staff, fab interior, good wine list, superb food, what more can you ask for. |
| Hilda Winnard New Moston,Manchester | 29/03/2006 | Dear Sirs,
Over the years we have reccomended numerous people to the Cafe Instanbul and they have all echoed our sentiments as one of the best restaurants in the city of Manchester. We plan on booking a table for six in May. So I shall be in touch with you soon. I am telling everyone the food at this restaurant is to die for.
Hilda Winnard |
| 26/03/2006 | The best Turkish food in the north of England for 30 years. Prefer new modern interior. Lively both lunchtimes and evening. Great lamb and seafood. Meze selection at lunchtime a winner. Been a regular since first opened - never disappointed. |