Cafe Istanbul Bexley

It's a place I visit every time I pass through Columbus. My favorite is chicken soup with mushrooms and carrots as a starter, and shepherd's roast as a main course. I highly recommend kunefe for dessert. It is a Turkish restaurant that you can rarely find in America, with its friendly owners and staff who make you feel Turkish hospitality.

The food was delicious. The drinks were great. Had the Espresso Martini and it might be the best one I've ever had. Great wine options. Tasted my friend's lamb it was delicious. Had the zucchini pancakes, tasty. I was very happy. They were a little short staffed so things took time but it was worth it. We ate in the patio, beautiful late summer.

Loved this place. Kebobs were well-seasoned and very tasty. The service was top-notch. The bread was amazing! Comfortable seating. Loved the baklava for dessert too! Great experience.

Great service, absolutely delicious food, and good cocktails to pair. We loved the aesthetic inside and they also had a huge, covered outdoor patio too. Can't wait to come back!

As a visitor from New York City, I have very high standards. I am happy to report that this restaurant exceeded my hopes. The patio was warm and enchanting and the food was excellent. In particular the dolmades and babaganoush are splendid, paired with crispy pita chips they make on site. Delicious, romantic and quietly festive, the restaurant reflected well on Columbus. As did the Blu Note close by.

I've been going here for years. I love the warm bread and olive oil and herb dip as an appetizer.. Turkish tea is amazing. I like to try different things when I go there. I have not been disappointed yet. Though my favorite is the kebabs.

We had a fabulous lunch at Cafe Istanbul! The food was scrumptious and the patio seating was delightful!!! I had the chicken kabob and my friend had lamb kabob accompanied with basmati rice and salad. We also had tabouleh appetizer. Dessert was baklava and I followed it all with a fabulous cocktail - Aegean Breeze! We spent the afternoon dining al fresco on a beautiful covered patio landscaped with flowing flowers and vines surrounding the seating area. The newly improved patio certainly has elevated Cafe Istanbul to the status of one of my favorite patios for dining in the Columbus!

My wife and I enjoyed dining on the outdoor patio. The atmosphere was calm and peaceful with lots of plants. The service was worth a boosted tip, and the food/drinks were great! Authentic Mediterranean food here...you could eat the Appetizer Plate meant for 1-3 people (which I had) and it STILL has less calories than a McDonald's Large Meal! You HAVE to try their Coffee... it's special!

5 star experience from the moment we walked in the door! The waitress was so kind and made sure we were satisfied with everything. From the appetizer to the soup and entrees to the amazing knefeh for dessert everything was soooo good. Even the rice was flavorful on its own. All flavors meshed well together to create a happy place in my mouth! I also have been in a search to find the Apple cider tea (bottomless refills)!!! I can’t speak to the validity of how truly authentic it is because I’ve never been to any place. BUT if this is an indication of what life would be like- I’d hop on a plane tomorrow! A welcomed change to the usual places around town. A true hidden gem

Wide selection of traditional Turkish and Balkan cuisine cooked extremely well and in a perfect setting! The whole bronzini and calamari are especially good if you like fish.

We had an amazing dining experience on their patio outside. Everything was cooked well and tasted great. Our server was absolutely kind and helpful in her recommendations

Baklava is delicious. The Sultan dish is my favorite. The staff are professional and don't bother you while you are eating.

I would give it 4.5 stars.
One of the better Mediterranean restaurant . Fresh ingredients.
Recommend the app platter.
Pleasant atmosphere. A bit $ .

Wonderful food choices, excellent service, quaint ambiance. Got, fresh delicious food!!5 Stars.

Great place. Shish kebab was especially well done. All the haters must be competitors, because everything we ate was excellent.

The food was delicious and the waitress was wonderful! She explained all the menu items. The lunch special is an excellent low price🙂

I've eaten at the Bexley location often over many years. The food and the service has always been excellent on each visit. Café Istanbul in Bexley is currently my favorite restaurant to frequent in the greater Columbus, OH area.

Humbling atmosphere. Good food. Great flavors. Friendly staff.

Absolutely fantastic food. Cannot recommend it enough

Fast service, the complimentary bread was delicious and the entrees were even better! Get the Turkish tea if you need a pick-me-up.