Midpoint Istanbul Fine Dining Menu (Update 2025)

Introducing the Menu at Midpoint Istanbul Fine Dining

At Midpoint Istanbul Fine Dining, culinary enthusiasts are invited to embark on a gastronomic journey through authentic Turkish and Mediterranean fare. The menu offers a delightful array of hot and cold tapas, perfectly suited for sharing or savoring solo. Must-try hot tapas include the Midpoint Cheese Rolls, pan-fried to golden perfection, and Butter Shrimps with Garlic, which promises an exquisite taste experience.

For those craving something refreshing, the cold tapas like Cacik and Babaganush showcase an enticing blend of flavors and textures. Heartwarming dishes such as the Red Lentil Soup provide comfort, making it ideal for lunch or dinner. With its chic ambiance and attentive service, Midpoint Istanbul captures the essence of fine dining while celebrating the vibrant culinary traditions of the Mediterranean, ensuring every bite is an extraordinary delight.

Cacik

Minced cucumbers and garlic blended in plain yogurt with fresh mint, fresh dill and spices.

$13.00

Hummus

Pureed chickpeas, tahini toasted, ground and hulled sesame seeds, pureed garlic, milk, olive oil and spices.

$14.00

Spicy Pepper Tapenade

Finely chopped green and red peppers, white onion, walnuts, garlic spiced up with hot pepper paste, tomato paste, lemon juice and spices. Sour pomegranate juice dressing added for extra zing.

$14.00

Sauced Eggplant

Pan fries eggplant sauteed with green and red peppers, white onion and garlic.

$14.00

Eggplant Salad

Charcoal fire smoked eggplants blended in finely chopped green and red peppers, tomatoes, garlic, vinegar, olive oil and lemon juice.

$14.00

Babaganush

A levantine cuisine classic lemon juice, cooked until tender and then pureed with tahini, garlic, yogurt, spices and olive oil. It's a creamy zesty delight.

$14.00

Carrot Tarator

Minced carrots blended with garlic and parsley in plain yogurt. Its a carrot version of the cucumber tarator commonly known as cacik or tzatziki.

$14.00

Stuffed Grape Leaves

Grape leaves stuffed with rice and boiled.

$14.00

Haydari

This Turkish meze classic is a favorite side dish with meat entrees or just by itself. Minced garlic, dry mint, fresh dill and walnuts blended in thick strained yogurt. Drizzled with olive oil for a unique balanced taste.

$15.00

Mixed Tapas

Generous mixture of carrot tarator, stuffed grape leaves, spicy pepper tapenade, eggplant salad, sauced eggplant, babaganush, hummus and haydari.

$32.00

Cold Tapas

Midpoint Salad

Fresh mixed greens, roasted red peppers, carrots, tomatoes, corn and avocado prepared with dressing.

$14.00

Shepherd Salad

Combination of diced tomatoes, cucumbers, onion, parsley, olive oil and lemon juice.

$14.00

Season Salad

Mixture of fresh lettuce, carrots, red cabbage, tomatoes, cucumbers, corn, olive oil and lemon juice.

$14.00

Piyaz

Traditional Turkish bean salad is prepared with white beans that are pre-soaked in vinegar and mixed with red and green peppers, cherry tomatoes, red onion and eggs dressed with vinegar, olive oil and lemon juice.

$16.00

Arugula Salad

Refreshing blend of carrots, onions, goat cheese, sour pomegranate juice dressing, olive oil, walnuts and mixed fruits.

$16.00

Halloumi Salad

Grilled halloumi cheese chunks mixed with fresh lettuce, arugula, carrots, cherry, tomatoes, walnuts and mixed fruits.

$17.00

Greek salad

Lettuce,tomato,cucumbers,red onion,feta cheese,olives and grape leaves.

$16.00

Caesar salad

Romaine lettuce croutons, parmesan cheese and Caesar dressing

$14.00

Salads

Entrees

Kofte

Balanced mixture of prime ground beef, finely chopped onions, parsley, bread crumbs, spices prepared to small patties and chargrilled to perfect moist and aroma. Served with rice pilaf and spiced bulgur pilaf.

$24.00

Chicken Shish

Tender pieces of chicken breast marinated in Mediterranean milk, garlic and herbs sauce. Served with rice and bulgar pilaf

$24.00

Midpoint Adana

Minced and seasoned lean lamb meat mounted on long flat skewers cooked on charcoal fire. Served with rice pilaf and spiced bulgur pilaf.

$26.00

Sauteed Chicken

Chicken breast cubes sauteed with green and red peppers, mushroom, tomato, onion, garlic, and spices to juicy perfection. Comes with a side of white rice.

$26.00

Yogurt Adana

Minced and seasoned lean lamb meat mounted on long flat skewers cooked on charcoal fire then shaved from the skewer and placed on a lightly hot buttered bed of bread cubes that is soaked in cold yogurt and sizzling hot fried tomato sauce.

$28.00

Sac Kavurma ( Lamb Sauteed )

Diced lamb chunks stir-fried on an iron skillet with onion, tomato, mushrooms, green and red peppers, spices, butter, and soy sauce. Comes with a side of white rice.

$30.00

Lamb Shish

Lean cubes of lamb marinated and grilled over charcoal fire. Served with rice pilaf and spiced bulgur pilaf.

$32.00

Lamb Chops

Delicate lamb ribs meat cut perpendicularly to the spine, flattened and seasoned with traditional Turkish herbs and spices. Gently char-grilled to order. Served with rice pilaf and spiced bulgur pilaf.

$46.00

Midpoint Grill Mix

A luxurious combination of 4 select individually cooked entrees, lamb chops, kofte lamb shish, chicken shish and Midpoint Adana. Served together as one generous portion. Served with rice pilaf and spiced bulgur pilaf.

$49.00

Choose Your Own Pasta

$13.00

Manti

Turkish meat ravioli. Poached ground beef and dumplings. Served with garlic yogurt sauce.

$25.00

Vegetable Musakka

Blend of pan fried eggplant, tomato and sauteed onions smothered with melted cheese.

$23.00

Eggplant Musakka

Blend of pan fried eggplant laden with a rich meat sauce, tomato, sauteed onions and green peppers.

$26.00

Hunkar Begendi Veggie

Grilled tomato, green and red peppers over hunker begendi.

$23.00

Hunkar Begendi with Chicken

$26.00

Hunkar Begendi with Lamb

$30.00

Specialty Entrees

Seafood

Trout

Alabalk. Delicious boneless brook trouf dusted with bread crumbs and pan seared. Served with seasoned green salad.

$26.00

Grilled Shrimp

Jumbo shrimps grilled on charcoal fire. Served over tomato, cucumber, onion and midpoint mild mustard sauce.

$26.00

Grilled Salmon

Delicious filet of salmon seasoned pan and grilled. Served with greens and grilled asparagus.

$28.00

Sauteed Salmon

Filet of salmon sauteed with garlic, onion, tomato, green and red peppers, mushroom, soy sauce, and spices. Comes with a side of white rice.

$28.00

Sauteed Shrimp

Jumbo shrimps sauteed with garlic onion, tomato, green and red peppers, mushroom, and spices. Comes with a side of white rice.

$28.00

Bronzini

Seabass. Cooked on charcoal fire where the juices of fish hits the fire which then covers the fish with the sake that brings out the delicate flavor. Served with mixed greens.

$32.00

Dessert

Kazandibi

Kazandibi is a type of caramelized milk pudding with a purposely burnt bottom layer that adds a toasted marshmallow, caramel like flavor reminiscent of creme brulee. Served with ground pistachio and seasoned fresh fruit.

$10.00

Baklava

In this classic Turkish dessert, delicate leaves of crisp, golden filo are layered with a tempting mixture or crushed walnuts, pistachio, sugar and clove. Laden with rich, sweet, homemade syrup, our baklava is virtually irresistible. ( 3 Pieces )

$10.00

Kunefe

Baked shredded filo dough with cheese filing, sweetened with our chefs special home made syrup and served hot.

$16.00

Tiramisu

$13.00

Rice Pudding

A delectable light pudding of boiled milk, rice, and sugar baked in the oven and then cooked in a clay bowl. ( To go orders come with an aluminum container.)

$10.00

Meatball and fries fixed menu

Balanced mixture of prime ground beef, finely chopped onions, parsley, bread crumbs and spices hand prepared to small patties and char-grilled to perfect moist and aroma. Served with one of our cold appetizer and lentil soup or salad.

$9.90