The Iskele delivery from Old Street

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About The Iskele
On busy days, Turkish café Iskele consistently boasts Whitecross Street Market's longest queue, according to the ‘What’s For Lunch Blog’. Regulars love the Kleftiko, an oven-baked lamb shank with bay leaves and new potatoes.
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Platters

Healthy Meal (Per Person)
Houmous Kavurma (N), Broad Beans (V), Aubergine Ratatouille (V), Quinoa Tabbouleh (V), Baba Ghanoush (V), Tzatziki (V), Borek (V), Falafel (V), Halloumi Cheese (V), Chicken on Wooden Skewers, Lamb on Wooden Skewers, Lamb Kofte.
£21.95
Vegetarian Healthy Meal (Per Person)
Houmous (V), Broad Beans (V), Aubergine Ratatouille (V), Quinoa Tabbouleh (V), Baba Ghanoush (V), Tzatziki (V), Borek (V), Falafel (V), Halloumi Cheese (V), Stir-fried veg, Rice and Yoghurt. (V)
£19.95
Full Meze Platter V (Per Person)
Houmous, Falafel (V), Borek (V), Halloumi Cheese (V), Baba Ghanoush (V), Broad Beans (V), Aubergine Ratatouille (V), Tzatziki (V), Quinoa Tabbouleh (V).
£15.95
Mixed Meze Platter (Per Person)
Houmous (V), Baba Ghanoush (V), Falafel (V), Borek (V), Aubergine Ratatouille (V), Quinoa Tabbouleh (V).
£13.95

Cold Starters - Meze

Olive Marinate (V)
Mighty big green olives from Sicily's Belice Valley.
£4.50
Houmous (V)
Puree of chick peas, tahini, lemon juice and garlic.
£7.95
Tzatziki (V)
Yoghurt dip with cucumber, fresh mint, fresh dill and a touch of garlic.
£7.95
Quinoa Tabbouleh (V)
Finely chopped flat-leafed parsley mixed with mint, quinoa, tomatoes, onion, lemon and pomegranate syrup.
£7.95
Greek Salad (V)
Feta cheese, tomatoes, cucumber, marinated olives and red onions.
£8.50
Taramasalata
Cod roe pate, olive oil and lemon juice.
£7.95
Baby Broad Beans (V)
Seasoned with coriander, dill and red pepper served on creamy yoghurt.
£7.95
Stuffed Vine Leaves (V)(N)
Rice with pine kernels, onions and herbs wrapped in vine leaves.
£7.95
Aubergine Ratatouille - Imam Bayildi (V)
Stewed aubergine, peppers, chickpeas and tomatoes.
£7.95
Baba Ghanoush (V)
Caviar of smoked aubergine, tahini, garlic, yoghurt, lemon and olive oil.
£7.95

Hot Starters - Meze

Home Made Lentil Soup (V)
Traditional Turkish red lentil soup.
£7.50
Lahmacun (N)
2 Mini Flat bread topped with minced lamb, tomatoes, onions, garlic.
£7.95
Iskele Hummus (N)
Sautéed diced lamb fillet with pine kernels on a bed of houmous.
£8.95
Halloumi Cheese (V)
Grilled Cyprus halloumi cheese with salad.
£8.50
Spinach & Feta Pastry Parcels (Borek) (V)
Filo pastry parcels filled with spinach & feta cheese.
£8.50
Falafel (V)
Deep fried patties made from chickpeas, herbs and spices.
£7.95
Grilled Spicy Sausage (Sucuk)
Grilled spicy beef sausage.
£8.50
Whitebait
A delicious appetiser fried whitebait served with tartare sauce.
£9.00
Panko Coated King Prawns
Served with tzatziki and pomegranate.
£9.50
Calamari (Starter)
Vodka marinated battered squid, served with tartare sauce.
£9.50
Grilled Succulent Marinated Prawns
Marinated and grilled Malaysian prawns. Served with mix leaves salad and sweet chilli.
£11.95
Garlic Tiger Prawns
Juicy tiger prawns with garlic, white wine and tomato sauce.
£11.95
Aubergine and Charleston Peppers (V)
With sautéed tomatoes and yoghurt.
£8.95
Lamb’s Liver
Pan-fried lamb ’s liver with red onions.
£9.95

Steaks & Grills

Chicken Shish
Marinated and grilled cubes of chicken served with rice and salad.
£19.95
Lamb Kofte
Seasoned and grilled lamb patties served with rice and salad.
£19.95
Lamb Shish
Marinated and grilled cubes of lamb served with rice and salad.BEST SELLER
£22.95
Mixed Shish Kebap
Mix of marinated lamb and chicken pieces grilled on a skewer, served with basmati rice, salad& special chilli sauce.
£22.95
Adana Kebab
Minced lamb kneaded with capia peppers and fresh herbs, served with rice, salad and tomato sauce.
£19.95
Grilled Juicy Lamb Cutlets
Served with rice and salad.
£23.95
Special Mixed Grill
Selection of grilled kofte, lamb and chicken shish and lamb cutlet served with rice and salad.
£23.95
Iskele Special (Sarma Beyti Lamb Kebab)
Marinated minced lamb grilled on a skewer, wrapped in lavash bread, topped with tomato sauce then drizzled with butter and served with yoghurt.
£20.95
Scottish Sirloin Steak
(8oz) Prime tender and juicy sirloin steak straight from the grill, served with fries and salad.
£23.95

Iskele Pitta Bread Specials

All served in pitta bread with salad and fries.

Grilled Halloumi Pitta (V)
£14.95
Falafel Pitta (V)
Deep fried patties made from chickpeas, herbs and spices.
£14.95
Lamb Kofte Pitta
Grilled seasoned lamb or chicken patties.
£16.95
Spicy Sausage with Halloumi Pitta
Grilled spicy sausage and halloumi cheese.
£16.95
Chicken Shish Pitta
Grilled marinated pieces of chicken.
£17.95
Lamb Shish Pitta
Grilled marinated pieces of lamb.
£18.95

Specials & Casseroles

Lamb Tagine (N)
Oven cooked lamb on the bone with dried fruit, nuts and vegetables served with rice.
£18.95
Kleftiko (Lamb Shank)
Oven baked shank of lamb served with mash potatoes.
£20.95
Meat Mousakka
Layers of aubergine, ground beef, courgettes, potatoes and bechamel sauce served with salad.
£17.95
Ali Nazik Lamb Kebab
Sautéed tender spiced bits of lamb or chicken over a velvety smoky aubergine puree with yogurt and a hint of garlic.
£21.95
Iskender Lamb Kebab
Chargrilled cubes of lamb laid on a bed of diced bread coated with tomato sauce and yoghurt.
£21.95
Iskender Chicken Kebab
Chargrilled cubes of chicken laid on a bed of diced bread coated with tomato sauce and yoghurt.
£21.95
Ali Nazik Chicken Kebab
Sautéed tender spiced bits of chicken over a velvety smoky aubergine puree with yogurt and a hint of garlic.
£21.95

Seafood

Calamari Main Course
Marinated and battered squid with tartare sauce and green salad.
£15.95
Grilled Salmon
Served with mashed potato and mix leaf salad.
£18.95
Grilled Sea Bass (1 Fillet)
Served with mashed potato and stir-fried vegetables.
£17.95
Grilled Sea Bass (2 Fillet)
Served with mashed potato and stir-fried vegetables.
£21.95
Grilled Fish Special
Chargrilled sea bass, salmon & king prawns, served with stir-fried vegetables.
£21.95
Grilled Succulent Marinated Prawns
Served with chunky fries & green leaves and sweet chilli sauce.
£21.95

Spicy Pots

All cooked with onion, coconut cream, garlic and ginger based spicy sauce served with rice.

Spicy Vegetables (V)
Mixed vegetables.
£14.95
Spicy Kofte Pot
Lamb meatballs cooked with onion, coconut cream, garlic and ginger based spicy sauce served with basmati rice.
£17.95
Spicy Lamb Pot
Diced lamb cooked with onion, coconut cream, garlic and ginger based spicy sauce served with basmati rice.
£20.95
Spicy Prawns Pot
Tiger and king prawns cooked with onion, coconut cream, garlic and ginger based spicy sauce served with basmati rice.
£20.95
Spicy Fish Pot
Selection of fresh fish cooked with onion, coconut cream, garlic and ginger based spicy sauce served with basmati rice.
£20.95
Spicy Chicken Pot
Diced chicken cooked with onion, coconut cream, garlic and ginger based spicy sauce served with basmati rice.
£20.95

Vegetarian Dishes

Falafel with Houmus & Grilled Vegetables (V)
Served on a tortilla with salad.
£13.95
Filo Pastry Parcels (Borek) (V)
Filled with spinach & feta served with rocket and sweet chilli sauce.
£15.95
Vegetarian Mousakka (V)
Layers of aubergine, courgette, potatoes and bechamel sauce served with salad.
£15.95
Iskele Vegetarian (V)
Aubergine, charleston peppers cooked with tomato sauce, topped with yoghurt and served with rice.
£14.95

Antipasti

Pane di Pizza e Aglio
Garlic, oregano and tomato based pizza bread.
£6.95
Crostino Formaggio di Capra
Light crispy ciabatta topped with goat cheese and oven baked with red onions.
£8.50
Bruschetta Al Pomodoro
Toasted garlic bread heaped with fresh tomato, basil and red onion with drizzle of olive oil.
£7.50
Insalata Tricolore
Avocado, tomato and buffalo mozzarella, drizzled with extra virgin olive oil and fresh basil.
£8.50
Insalata Caprese
Buffalo mozzarella and tomato salad, drizzled with extra virgin olive oil and fresh basil.
£7.50
Antipasti all'Italiana
A selection of Italian salami and cheeses.
£11.95
Rustico Bresaola
Light and crispy ciabatta with tomato, mozzarella and bresaola served with rocket.
£8.95
Avocado Salmone Royal
Smoked salmon, prawns and avocado on a bed of salad.
£11.95
Avocado Gamberetti
Avocado, prawns and cocktail sauce.
£9.95
Calamari Fritti
Vodka-marinated squid served with tartare sauce.
£9.50
Gamberoni All'Aglio
King prawns and prawns, garlic, chilli, white wine and touch of tomato.
£11.95

Pizza

Garlic Bread
V.
£6.50
Garlic Bread with Cheese
V.
£8.50
Margherita
Tomato, mozzarella cheese, olive oil and fresh basil. V.
£11.95
Americana
Spicy pepperoni and red chilies, juicy tomato and mozzarella.
£14.95
Napoletana
Tomato, mozzarella, anchovies, olives, capers and oregano.
£13.95
Quattro Stagioni
Mushrooms, wintery ham and pepperoni, springtime artichokes and summery olives.
£15.45
Polletto
Tomato, mozzarella, roasted chicken, black olives, oregano and mixed peppers.
£15.45
Hawaii
Tomato, mozzarella, ham and pineapple.
£14.45
Fiorentina (V)
Tomato, mozzarella, spinach and egg.
£14.95
Formaggi
Mozzarella, parmesan, emmenthal and gorgonzola.
£14.95
Cozzo
Tomato, mozzarella, Parma ham, fresh rocket and shavings of parmesan cheese.
£16.45
Quattro Mori
Tomato, mozzarella, spicy beef sausage, olives, mushrooms and onions.
£16.45
Quattro Salumi
Tomato, mozzarella, parma ham, pepperoni, bresaola and beef sausage.
£16.95
Vegetariana
Tomato, mozzarella, onion, mushrooms, peppers, spinach and olives. V.
£14.95
Calzone
Half folded pizza with mozzarella, tomato, mushroom and ham.
£15.95
Giovanni
Tomato, mozzarella, bresaola (air cured beef), rocket and shavings of parmesan cheese.
£16.95
Capricciosa
Tomato, mozzarella, ham, artichokes, mushrooms and olives.
£15.45

Pasta and Risotto

Spaghetti alla Bolognese
Traditional tomato and meat sauce.
£13.95
Penne dello Chef
Chicken, mushrooms, sweet pepper, cream.
£14.50
Spaghetti alla Carbonara
Bacon, egg, cream and parmesan.
£14.50
Penne alla Amatriciana
Tomato sauce, onions, bacon and red wine.
£13.95
Ravioli Aurora V
Large Ravioli filled with Spinach, Ricotta cheese and basil in a tomato and cream sauce.
£13.95
Penne Arrabbiate
Tomato sauce, chilies and garlic.
£12.95
Ravioli Gorgonzola e Noci (V)
Large Ravioli filled with baby spinach& ricotta cheese tossedin a sauce of cream gorgonzola& crashed wallnuts.
£14.95
Linguine Al Salmone
Cream, smoked salmon and baby spinach.
£14.95
Spaghetti Ai Frutti Di Mare
Mixed seafood with tomato sauce and garlic topped with butterfly king prawn.
£18.95
Lasagna alla Bolognese
Minced meat, tomato and bechamel sauce.
£14.95
Linguine Sofia Loren
With chicken, bacon, fresh spinach and cream.
£15.50
Spaghetti Portofino
King prawns, baby prawns, cherry tomatoes, olive oil and garlic, tomato sauce.
£18.95
Risotto Alla Pescatora
Italian Arborio rice with mix seafood.
£17.95
Risotto Pollo E Funghi
Italian Arborio rice with chicken, spinach and garlic, mushroom, cream and tomato.
£15.95

Secondi Piatti (Main Courses)

Pollo Milanese
Chicken in breadcrumbs served with spaghetti tomato sauce and mixed leaves.
£17.95
Pollo Crema e Funghi
Succulent chicken breast cooked in a sauce of mushrooms & onions with cream served with chips.
£17.95
Italian Burger
Homemade beef burger, buffalo mozzarella, lettuce, onion, tomato and homemade mayonnaise served with chunky fries.
£16.95
Pollo Toscana
Grilled basil chicken breast mixed with sweet peppers,tomatoes, black olives with leaf salad and avocado.
£17.95
Melanzane Alla Parmigiana
Aubergine with tomato, buffalo mozzarella, basil and parmesan cheese all baked in the oven.
£17.95
Sea Bass Al Vino
Pan fried sea bass fillet with wine, garlic, baby plum tomatoes and parsley topped with a big wedge of lemon served with potatoes.
£21.45

Side Orders

Chunky Fries (V)
£4.95
Sauteed Potatoes
£4.95
Insalata Rucola (V)
Fresh rocket salad with cherry tomatoes and balsamic vinegar topped with parmesan shavings.
£6.50
Insalata Di Pomodoro E Cipolla (V)
Tomato, onion, salad dressed & topped with fresh basil.
£6.95
Insalata Mista (V)
Mixed leaf salad drizzled with balsamic vinegar.
£6.95
Pan Fried Spinach (V)
£5.95
Stir Fried Vegetables (V)
£5.25
Basmati Rice (V)
£3.45
Yoghurt (V)
£3.45
Pitta Bread (V)
£2.95

Homemade Desserts

(N) contains nuts.

Ottoman Kadayif (N)
Shredded pastry with cream filling topped with pistachio and honey syrup on the side.
£7.95
Kunefe (N)
Shredded pastry, fresh unsalted white cheese with honey syrup on the side.
£9.95
Baklava (N)
Filo pastry, pistachio and honey syrup.
£6.95
Homemade Tiramisu
Classic coffee soaked savoiardi biscuits with real mascarpone cream, dusted with cocoa powder.
£6.95
Chocolate Fudge Cake
Rich chocolate cake with chocolate fudge icing and chocolate pieces.
£6.95
Baked Vanilla Cheesecake
Madagascan vanilla baked cheesecake on a crunchy granola base.
£6.95
Banoffee Pie
Traditional Banoffee pie.
£6.95

Soft Drinks

Coke
£3.50
Fanta
£3.50
Diet Coke
£3.50
Sprite
£3.50
Tonic Water
£2.95
Ginger Ale
£2.95
Fresh Orange Juice
£4.50
Cherry Juice
£2.95
Apple Juice
£2.95
Pineapple Juice
£2.95
Cranberry Juice
£2.95
Mango Juice
£2.95
Tomato Juice
£2.95
Still Mineral Water (Small)
33cl.
£2.50
Still Mineral Water (Large)
75cl.
£3.50
Sparkling Mineral Water (Small)
33cl.
£2.50
Sparkling Mineral Water (Large)
75cl.
£3.50

Mocktails

Tropical Tickler
Passion fruit juice, pineapple juice, mango juice, apple juice, Grenadine.
£7.00
Virgin Pina Colada
Pineapple juice, coconut cream, single cream.
£7.00
Virgin Mojito
Fresh mint, lime, sugar, apple juice
£7.00
Lolita
Fresh orange, lime, lemon juice & honey
£7.00
Peach Punch
Grenadine, pineapple juice, peach puree.
£7.00
Turkish Lemonade
Fresh mint, fresh lime, rosewater, lemonade, Grenadine.
£7.00