Istanbul Blue Menu
Welcome to Istanbul Blue, a delightful escape into the heart of Mediterranean cuisine nestled in Vienna, VA. This vibrant eatery is perfect for food enthusiasts who crave diversity, featuring an extensive menu with pescatarian, vegan, and abundant vegetarian options. Whether you’re looking for a casual lunch or a classy dinner, Istanbul Blue sets the scene with its inviting atmosphere and outdoor seating.
- Inclusive Experience: This black- and women-owned gem provides gender-neutral restrooms and is open to all, making it a welcoming spot for families and groups.
- Diverse Offerings: From waiting service to catering, takeout, and delivery, Istanbul Blue ensures convenience without compromising quality.
- Accessibility: The venue is wheelchair accessible, with plenty of on-site parking and bike parking.
Indulge in a unique culinary journey, one that honors tradition and community. Istanbul Blue is more than a restaurant; it’s a delightful experience you won't want to miss!
Appetizers
Lentil Soup Cup
Our signature soup.
Lentil Soup Bowl
Our signature soup.
Arnavut Cigeri
Sauteed liver with onion, pepper, tomatoes and Mediterranean spices. Served with lemon.
Imam Bayildi
Whole grilled eggplant topped with sauteed onion, pepper, garlic, and tomatoes. Contains nuts.
Cigari Borek
Deep fried phyllo pastries wrapped with feta cheese, parsley, and dill.
Ezme Salad
Spicy blend of chopped tomatoes, onion, walnuts and parsley served with a piece of lemon. Contains nuts.
Stuffed Grape Leaves
4 pieces of marinated grape leaves stuffed with rice, pine nuts and black raisins.
Fresh Hummus
Fresh chickpea puree with tahini, garlic, fresh lemon juice and olive oil.
Falafel
Deep fried chickpea balls with onion, cilantro and garlic.
Feta Cheese Plate
Served with tomato and greens.
Istanbul Blue Platter
Appetizer tasting plate with 3 cigari boreks, 3 dolmas, hummus, feta cheese dip, falafels and ezme salad.
Baba Ganoush
Grilled eggplant with tahini, garlic and olive oil.
Calamari
Deep fried calamari breaded squid served with Istanbul Blue sauce.
Lahmacun
Round thin crispy bread topped with chopped beef lamb, and vegetables garnished with onions and tomatoes. Served with greens and lemon.
Cacik
Yogurt, cucumber and garlic dip topped with dry mint.
Turkish Coban Salad
Diced tomato, pepper, cucumber and onions topped with olive oil lemon dressing
Greek Salad
Garden salad topped with feta cheese, dolma, black olives and boiled egg with house dressing
Mixed Greens Salad
Mixed greens with onion, cucumber, tomato and olives
Salmon Salad
Grilled salmon served on a bed of mixed greens, tomato and cucumbers with house dressing
Grilled Chicken Breast Salad
Grilled chicken breast served on a bed of mixed greens, tomato and cucumbers with house dressing
Falafel Salad
Fried falafel served on a bed of mixed greens, tomato and cucumbers with house dressing
Salads
Turkish Pides
Kasar Pide
Turkish flat bread topped with Kasar cheese, tomatoes and green pepper
Spinach Pide
Turkish flat bread topped with Kasar cheese, feta cheese, spinach, garlic and green pepper
Mediterranean Pide
Turkish flat bread topped with Kasar cheese, tomato, parsley, black olives, onion, eggplant and green and red pepper
Sucuklu Pide
Turkish flat bread topped with Kasar cheese, tomato, green pepper and spicy Turkish sausage
Ground Beef Pide
Turkish flat bread topped with Kasar cheese, ground beef sauteed with onion, tomato and green pepper
Doner Pide
Turkish flat bread topped with Kasar cheese, doner shawarmagyro, tomato and green pepper
Musakka
Eggplant potato lasagna with ground beef, tomato sauce and ricotta cheese
Hunkar Begendi
Chunks of beef served over begendi smokedmashed eggplant with bechamel
Incik Kebab
Baked lamb shanks served with rice
Lamb Chops
Juicy chops, marinated in olive oil, garlic, and spices. Served with rice.
Iskender Kebab
Special Turkish dinner dish. Toasted bread topped with yogurt, doner kebab, tomato and butter sauce
Specialties
Grill
Beyti Yogurt
Turkish flat bread wrapped with adana kebab topped with yogurt and tomato sauce.
Adana Kebab
Skewer of ground beef and lamb, mixed with red pepper and onion. Served with rice.
Adana Yogurt
Skewer of ground beef and lamb, mixed with red pepper and onion. Served with yogurt.
Kofte Kebab
Grilled beef and lamb meatballs. Served with rice and cacik sauce.
Doner Kebab
Beef and lamb cooked on a vertical rotisserie. Served with rice.
Lamb Shish Kebab
Two grilled skewers of lamb marinated with olive oil, yogurt and garlic.
Lamb Shish Yogurt
Two grilled skewers of lamb marinated with olive oil, yogurt and garlic. Served with yogurt.
Lamb Chops
Juicy chops, marinated in olive oil, garlic, and spices. Served with rice.
Beef Shish Kebab
Two grilled skewers of beef marinated with olive oil, yogurt and garlic. Served with rice.
Istanbul Blue Mixed Grill
Combination platter consisting of one skewer of grilled beef, one skewer of chicken, one skewer of lamb chop, and one skewer of doner kebab. Served with rice.
Chicken Kebab
Two grilled skewers of chicken marinated with olive oil, tomato and pepper. Served with rice.
Chicken Yogurt
Two grilled skewers of chicken marinated with olive oil, tomato and pepper. Served with yogurt.
Vegetable Kebab
Two grilled skewers of eggplant, green squash, onions and peppers. Served with rice.
Iskender Kebab
Special Turkish dinner dish. Toasted bread topped with yogurt, doner kebab, tomato and butter sauce
Special Turkish Dinner Dish
Seafood
Salmon Filet
Grilled salmon fillet served with rice.
Fresh Sea Bass
Mild, meaty, whole fish grilled and served with rice.
Branzini
Light, flaky, whole fish grilled and served with rice.
Trout
Grilled trout fillet served with rice.
Grilled Vegetable Skewer
French Fries
Rice
Sides
Kids Menu
Hamburger
Served with french fries.
Cheeseburger
Served with french fries.
Chicken Tenders
Served with french fries.
Kids Pide
Baked Turkish pizza boat with kasar cheese.
Adana Sandwich
Doner Sandwich
Kofte Sandwich
Chicken Breast Sandwich
Falafel Sandwich
Vegetable Sandwich
Veggie Sandwich
Sandwiches
Desserts
Sutlac
A special Turkish rice pudding.
Firin Sutlac
Baklava
Sweet pastry baked with pistachio, finished with honey syrup.
Kunefe
Shredded Turkish phyllo stuffed with special cheese and finished with honey syrup.
Kazandibi
Rich creamy custard with golden brown caramelized top.
Vanilla Ice Cream
Chocolate Ice Cream
Lemon Cake
Chocolate Cake
Coke
Diet Coke
Sprite
Ginger Ale
Homemade Iced Tea
Turkish Juice
Orange Juice
Cranberry Juice
Ayran
Sparkling Water
Sparkling Water Pitcher
Uludag Water
Spring Water
Small Water Bottle
Soda
Tonic Water
Perrier
Cold Beverages
Hot Beverages
Turkish Coffee
Fresh Turkish Tea
Coffee With Cream
Coffee Without Cream
Menemen
Turkish scrambled eggs with tomatoes, peppers, and mild spices.
OCT Olives, Cucumbers, Tomatoes
A side of olives, cucumbers, and tomatoes with olive oil drizzle.
Pogaca
Turkish pastry filled with feta cheese.
Scrambled Eggs
A side of two eggs scrambled.
Sucuk
A side of Turkish sausage.
Sucuklu Yumurta
Eggs with slices of spicy turkish sausage.
Turkish Cheeses
White cheese similar to feta, kasar, and kasseri cheeses served with olives and tomatoes.
Simit
Turkish sesame crusted bread rings, ideal for dipping in cheese or honey.
Su Boregi
Flaky turkish pastry baked and layered with cheese and parsley.
Cigari Borek
Deep fried phyllo pastries wrapped with feta cheese, parsley, and dill.
