Little Istanbul

Little Istanbul is a family-owned Turkish restaurant in Greenway, Tuggeranong, offering dine-in, takeaway, delivery and catering. The kitchen draws on Turkish culinary traditions shaped by Mediterranean, Middle Eastern and Central Asian influences, with the restaurant saying it has served Canberra diners for more than 15 years. Its menu uses fresh ingredients and includes traditional dishes alongside a broad selection of house specialties.

The menu is well suited to sharing, beginning with meze platters, dips and Turkish bread. Choices include falafel, borek, dolma, zucchini fritters and vegetable dishes, while the banquet menus bring together dips, pide, salads, rice, grilled meats and seafood. For a group meal, the Kebab Platter combines lamb and chicken skewers, kofte, lamb cutlets, rice, salad and dips. The larger banquet options add further combinations of pide, borek, vegetables, seafood and grilled meats.

There is plenty beyond the shared plates. Pide comes in a wide range of fillings, including lamb, chicken, vegetables, cheese, prawns and sucuk. Main-course options include the Mixed Grill, Iskender with shaved spiced lamb and garlic yoghurt, lamb cutlets, kofte, grilled skewers, seafood dishes and Turkish-style casseroles. The restaurant also lists salads, children’s meals, desserts, coffee and tea, including Turkish coffee. All food is halal, and the venue asks guests with specific dietary needs to speak with staff about possible customisation.

The restaurant describes its setting as warm and welcoming, with friendly, attentive service. A kids’ menu and smaller options make it practical for families, while the banquet menus, BYO policy and bespoke catering service suit larger gatherings and special occasions. It can also work for a casual solo meal or a relaxed catch-up, with lunch, dinner, takeaway and delivery available. Little Istanbul is BYO only, with no corkage or cakeage charge, and is located at 9b/210 Anketell Street, Greenway. The venue holds a 4.3 Google rating from 713 reviews.