Ottoman Restaurant Menu (Update 2025)
Welcome to Ottoman Restaurant, where the essence of Turkish cuisine shines in every dish. Nestled in the heart of Ipswich at 482 Woodbridge Rd, this culinary gem is a must-visit for food lovers. The menu offers a delightful array of authentic options, with standout choices like the Sarma Beyti and an exquisite mixed grill that consistently impresses guests.
Each visit promises a memorable experience, as patrons rave about the superb quality of the food and the attentive service. The beautifully decorated restaurant creates a warm and inviting atmosphere, making it perfect for any occasion. Highlights include delicious meze for starters and the renowned baklava for dessert, leaving diners craving more.
Be prepared for a bustling environment; it's advisable to book for larger groups. With its exceptional offerings and commitment to quality, Ottoman Restaurant truly is a hidden treasure waiting to be discovered.
Meal Deals
Family Meal Box
Family Meal Box 2 cold starters -Humus and Tzatziki, 2 hot starters - Falafel and Halloumi. Mixed Meat Platter consisting of Adana Kofte, Chicken Kofte, Chicken Shish and Chicken wings. 1 Salad, Bulgur Rice & Pitta Bread. 1 Large Chips
Couple's Indulgence Meal Box
1 x Cold Mezze, 1 x Hot Mezze, 1 x 2 Person Mixed Meat Platter 1x Salad, Bulgur rice & Pitta Bread, 1 x Chips, 1 x Wine Bottle
Babaganoush
Babaganoush. Grilled aubergine pure mixed with tahini, garlic, white pepper, olive oil and yogurt
Pink Sultan
Pink Sultan. Marinated sliced beetroot in a mayonnaise, garlic yoghurt and olive oil dressing
Mixed Olives
Marinated mix olives
Shakshouka
Fried aubergine baked with peppers, mixed with garlic, olive oil and tomato sauce
Spicy Crushed
Spicy Crushed. Fresh tomatoes, onions, peppers, parsley finely chopped with double handled knife and mixed with herbs, spices, lemon juice and hot chilli powder
Tzatziki
Tzatziki. Smooth blend of creamy yoghurt mixed with garlic, finely chopped cucumber, fresh dill, olive oil and a touch of mint
Hummus
Houmous. V. Boiled chickpeas with tahini, olive oil, garlic, lemon juice and a sprinkle of paprika, served with pitta bread
Cold Meze
Hot Mezze
Borek
Deep fried filo pastry filled with feta, spinach and herbs, served with cacik
Calamari
Calamari. Deep fried panko squid rings served with salad and home-made tartar sauce
Falafel (Starter)
V. Deep fried broadbean, chickpea, spice & herb vegetable fritters served with pink sultan (cold mezze)
Sausage
Sausage. Grilled Turkish sausage, mildly hot and spicy served with slice of pitta bread
Halloumi
panfried halloumi served with toasted red pepper sauce
Whitebait
Whitebait. Deep fried coated whitebait, served with home-made tartar sauce
Mushroom
Mushroom. Pan-fried mushrooms, onion, garlic, peppers, fresh herbs in a creamy tomato sauce, topped with cheese and glazed in the oven
Ottoman Borek
Boiled pastry filled with feta cheese served with grated beetroot in a mayonnaise, garlic yoghurt
Mediterranean Mixed Salad
Ice berg, corn, red cabbage, sun-dried tomato, carrot, red onion and capers served with lemon - olive oil and pomegranate sauce
Mediterranean Mixed Salad With Feta Cheese
Ice berg, corn, red cabbage, sun-dried tomato, carrot, red onion and capers served with feta cheese and lemon - olive oil and pomegranate sauce
Salads
Chef's Special Starters
Sardine
Deep fried sardine served with mayonnaise and sweet chilli sauce
Butterfly King Prawns
Prawn Tempura. Deep fried battered king prawn with paprika served with sweet chili sauce
Mussels
Mussels. Mussels removed from shells served with mushrooms, peppers and white wine infused creamy tomato sauce
Baby Prawns
Baby Prawns. Cocktail prawns, mushrooms, onion, garlic, pepper, fresh herbs in a creamy tomato sauce, topped with cheese and glazed in the oven
Fish Cake
Fish Cake. Mediterranean style fish cake served with home-made tartar sauce
Lamb Adana Kebab
Lamb Adana Kebab. Lightly spiced minced lamb mixed with finely chopped peppers and herbs cooked on a skewer over charcoals, served with bulgur rice and salad
Chicken Iskender Kebab
Chicken Iskender Kebab. Lightly spiced minced chicken on skewers over charcoal, sliced after being cooked and placed on pitta bread, topped with home-made tomato sauce and yoghurt
Lamb Iskender Kebab
Lamb Iskender Kebab. Lightly spiced minced lamb cooked on skewers over charcoal, sliced after being cooked and placed on pitta bread, topped with home-made tomato sauce and yoghurt
Ottoman Grill Platter For 4 People
Your choice of 2 cold mezze and 2 hot mezze. Lamb Shish, Chicken Shish, Adana, Chicken Wings, Lamb Ribs, served with rice and salad
Combotto
Marinated chunky cubed chicken, lamb on skewers cooked over charcoal, served with bulgur and salad
Ottomans Grill Platter For 2
Your choice of 1 cold mezze and 1 hot mezze. Lamb Shish, Chicken Shish, Adana, Chicken Wings, Lamb Ribs, served with rice and salad
Lamb Ribs
Lamb Ribs. Succulent lamb ribs cooked over charcoal grill served with bulgur rice and salad
Chicken Wings
Chicken Wings. Marinated chicken wings grilled over charcoal grill served with bulgur rice and salad
Lamb Chops
Lamb Chops. Tender lamb chops seasoned and grilled over charcoal served with salad
Chicken Shish
Chicken Shish. Marinated chunky chicken on skewer cooked over charcoal served with bulgur rice and salad
Lamb Shish
Lamb Shish. Marinated chunky lamb neck fillet meat on skewers cooked over charcoals served with bulgur rice and salad
Mix Grilled
Mixed Grill. Marinated chicken shish and lamb shish, chicken wing and spicy minced lamb cooked over charcoal, served with bulgur rice and salad
Chicken Adana Kebab
Chicken Adana Kebab. Lightly spiced minced chicken mixed with finely chopped peppers and herbs cooked on a skewer over charcoals, served with bulgur rice and salad
Charcoal BBQ Grill
From The Sea
Somon
Salmon. Oven baked salmon served with samphire , celeriac and potato pure and creamy smoked paprika sauce
Levrek
Seabass. Grilled whole seabass fillet served with mixed salad
Jumbo Karides
King Prawn. Marinated shell on king prawns grilled over charcoal grill served with chips and mixed mayonnaise-sweet chilli sauce
King Prawn Casserole
King prawn casserole, onion, mushroom, tomatoes, pepper and fresh herbs, topped with cheese and served with creamy tomato sauce and basmati rice
Tavuk Guvec
Chicken Casserole. Traditional Ottoman Chicken Casserole with onions, peppers, mushrooms and blend of herbs and spices with sliced chicken cooked, served with basmati rice
Mix Seafood Cassarolle
Mix seafood casserollle, onion, mushroom, tomatoes, pepper and fresh herbs, topped with cheese and served with basmati rice
Kuzu Guvec
Lamb Casserole. Traditional Ottoman Lamb Casserole with onion, pepper, mushroom and blend of herbs and spices with sliced lamb cooked, served with basmati rice
Ottoman Special / Mahmudiye
Panfried chopped Chicken seasoned with almond, apricot, sultana, honey, cinnamon and lemon juice served with basmati rice
Casseroles,Oven & Pan
Vegetarian Mains
Vegetable Casserole
Vegetable Casserole. Traditional Ottoman Vegetables Casserole, onion, garlic, carrots, courgette, aubergine, peppers and mushroom in creamy tomato sauce served with basmati rice
Stufffed Courgette
Courgette, stuffed with spinach, feta cheese, garlic, bechamel sauce, topped with cheese and served with basmati rice
Falafel (Main)
Home-made falafel, deep fried broad-bean, chickpea, spice & herb vegetable fritters served with hummus
Stuffed Aubergine
The Priest Fainted. A whole aubergine stuffed with finely chopped onion, tomatoes, topped with cheese and herbs. Served with creamy yoghurt and basmati rice
Kids Chicken Nugget Meal
4X Chicken nuggets served with chips
Kids Chicken Shish Meal
serverd with a choice of Bulgar rice or Chips
Kids Chicken Wings Meal
serverd with a choice of Bulgar rice or Chips
Kids Meals
Sides
Rice
Chips
Yoghurt
Basket Of Bread
Bulgar Rice
Garlic Mushrooms
Celeriac And Potato Pure
Chilli Sauce
Garlic Yoghurt & Mayo
Sauces
Desserts
Baklava
Baklava is a Mediterranean dessert consisting of phyllo (puff pastry), nuts, butter and sugar. After baking to perfection, it is doused immediately with a sweet syrup, which permeates all of the layers
Harem
Compote of dried figs filled with walnuts set over mascarpone drizzled with pomegranate molasses
Sutlac
Ottoman style oven baked rice pudding