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Cafe Istanbul, located in central Manchester, offers a delightful dining experience with a diverse menu of European, Mediterranean, and Turkish cuisine. The lively venue, known for its fantastic food quality and excellent variety, serves meals from breakfast through dinner. Patrons enjoy the friendly staff and great service in a lovely atmosphere with nice ambiance and live music. The moderate pricing at 20 GBP per person provides great value for money. With amenities like free Wi-Fi and a selection of coffee and wine, it's no surprise this cafe holds an impressive 4.4 average rating on Google. Highly recommended for a visit, especially if you're seeking halal options.

Price

$$$$ 20 GBP

Meals

Breakfast, Branch, Lunch, Dinner

Cuisines

European, Halal, Mediterranean, Turkish, Kebab

Services

Delivery, Takeaway, Reservations available, Outdoor seating, Dine-in

Dietary options

Vegetarian options, Halal options

Offering

Serving alcohol, Serving desserts, Small plates, Late-night food, Salad bar, Serving wine, Serving coffee

Reviews and Ratings

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4.4
based on 1,258 reviews
4.4/5 1,258 reviews
Joanne Smithies
Joanne Smithies
1 month ago on Google
  • Food: 5
  • Service: 5
  • Atmosphere: 5

Lovely food, fast service- especially since we were a large group. Bit of an issue with the bill but they sorted it out. Good value, especially with the set menu.

Mustafa Alhaj Mustafa
Mustafa Alhaj Mustafa
2 months ago on Google
  • Food: 5
  • Atmosphere: 5

Was the beginning is very cool and very nice food

Marina
Marina
2 months ago on Google
  • Food: 5
  • Service: 5
  • Atmosphere: 5

Really delicious food and good service

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the address of Cafe Istanbul?
    Cafe Istanbul is located at 79-81 Bridge St, M3 2RH, Manchester, United Kingdom.
  • How to get here by public transport?
    The nearest public transport options provide quick and easy access:
    • Bus stop Mount Street (384 m walk)
    • Bus stop Barton Arcade (Stop NA) (256 m walk)
    • Bus stop Manchester Town Hall (Stop SB) (372 m walk)
    • Tram stop St Peter's Square (497 m walk)
    • Tram stop St Peter's Square (Platform C) (496 m walk)
  • How is Cafe Istanbul rated by visitors?
    Cafe Istanbul has an average rating of 4.4 based on 1,258 reviews across platforms such as Google.
  • What dishes and beverages are served?
    The restaurant offers a selection of dishes such as coffee, shashliks, tea, wine, along with a variety of drinks.
  • What is the average price for a meal at Cafe Istanbul?
    The average price for a meal is 20 GBP (it is moderate - $$).