Welcome to Istanbul Kebab House
At Istanbul Kebab House, located in Burlington, VT, you'll find a delightful blend of Turkish cuisine served with a side of warm hospitality. From Turkish Meze platters to flavorful soups and salads, every dish is crafted with care and expertise. Customers rave about the friendly service and cozy atmosphere. The Alexander Kebab, a house specialty, is a must-try, prepared in a mouthwatering tomato sauce and served on bread cubes. Whether you're craving authentic kebabs or want to indulge in delectable desserts like rice pudding, Istanbul Kebab House is a hidden gem worth discovering.
- 175 Church St, Burlington, VT 05401, United States175 Church St, Burlington, VT 05401, United States Hotline: +1 802-857-5091
Welcome to Istanbul Kebab House, a hidden gem in Burlington, VT, offering authentic Turkish cuisine that will tantalize your taste buds. This Turkish restaurant not only takes reservations, offers delivery, and provides takeout options, but it also caters to vegans with a variety of vegan options available. The restaurant is wheelchair accessible, accepts credit cards and mobile payments, and even has outdoor seating for those looking to dine al fresco.
Upon entering Istanbul Kebab House, you are transported to Istanbul with its quaint decor and cozy ambiance. The staff, although sometimes short, are pleasant and accommodating, providing quick and efficient service to diners.
The menu at Istanbul Kebab House boasts a wide range of Turkish dishes, from cold and hot appetizers to traditional kebabs and house specialties. Start your meal with the Turkish Meze Platters, featuring a selection of flavorful dips and salads, or try the Babaganoush, made with fire-smoked eggplant and roasted red pepper pureed with yogurt and tahini.
For the main course, indulge in the Doner Kebab, marinated lamb and beef slow-roasted to perfection, or savor the Vegetable Stuffed Eggplant, a fire-roasted eggplant stuffed with a delicious medley of ingredients. Don't forget to leave room for dessert and try the Maple Baklava or Kunefe for a sweet finish to your meal.
Customers rave about the quality of the food at Istanbul Kebab House, with reviews praising the grape leaves, kebabs, hummus, and more. The restaurant's rooftop terrace offers a unique dining experience, perfect for enjoying a meal on a warm summer evening.
Overall, Istanbul Kebab House is a must-visit for lovers of Turkish cuisine looking for an authentic dining experience in Burlington. With its delicious food, friendly service, and inviting atmosphere, this restaurant is sure to become a favorite spot for locals and visitors alike.

The food, the service, the wine! All was beyond excellent!!! There were 14 of us and everyone loved it! Not a bad comment amongst us! Not only highly recommend but would go so far as to say it's a don't miss it!!

4.5 stars - we went to Turkey a year ago, and this place is just like what we experienced there. Food is excellent, staff is friendly, and the decor on the walls made us reminisce about our trip. It's just a half block south of the main Church Street pedestrian area, and it's worth noting that the same owners have a spice shop just up the street in that area, so stop there too. Turkish food doesn't have a huge variety of dishes in general, but what they do is fresh and very good, and those spice mixes are all you need to make your dinner even more enjoyable. I'm glad we stopped here for dinner.

Amazing service, truly incredible. We think we'd give the kebabs a 10 out of 10, but if we're being honest, we didn't even eat here! Charlotte almost passed out right outside, and the staff were truly incredible. They sat us down in the beautifully lit and comfortable entryway, and offered us water and everything we possibly could've needed. We've walked past this place quite a few times, but now I just NEED to give it a try!!! We usually leave silly reviews, but huge shout out to the staff at this place y'all rock! A MUST TRY KEBAB HOUSE IN THE BURLINGTON AREA!!! I'll keep you all updated, I'm still in the ER with Charlotte. Wish us luck you guys! This review was left by the Charlotte & Jake review

Delicious food and friendly service in a fun atmosphere. You can tell when a place focuses on craftsmanship and quality. Istanbul Kebab House is one of those places. I had the Alexander Kebab (a house special). It was prepared in an amazing tomato sauce, and served on top of bread cubes. So good! Highly recommend that you give it a try.

The food here is just wonderful and prepared expertly. The staff is efficient and friendly. Don't let the construction put you off. Once inside the restaurant you do not notice the construction at all.

Amazing food. Starting from Turkish coffee, falafel with kabash bread tasted great. Lamb and chicken kabobs with coconut rice is to die for, along with the rice pudding dessert. The service was also fast for such small restaurant. The place is small but have 2 floors.

This place is a hidden gem. If you want authentic, Turkish food quickly, this is the place to go! Came here looking for a bite to eat and was quickly seated. The food I got was absolutely delicious, from the appetizer to the main course. The olives and stuffed grape leaves are so good, and fresh from Turkey. The prices are a little high, but well worth it. The time it takes to reach your table is also very quick, with my wait time being under five minutes. The staff were a little short, but overall pleasant and well-accommodating for me and my party. They offered quick service and good food. The ambiance of the restaurant was small but packed with decor and felt as if I were in Istanbul. Very clean overall and quaint. Made you feel right at home sitting at the table. When I'm back in Burlington, I will be coming back to this location for sure!

Great food. Friendly servers. Nice ambiance. Ate inside but want to try the roof deck tonight. Call before planning to go. They were unexpectedly closed tonight

Don't judge a book by its cover. This place is amazing!!!! They get busy fast. If you dont have a reservation, they will sit you outside. Get a reservation if you can. We were lucky enough to sit inside the tiny restaurant. Service was great, very attentive, and they didn't have any issues with keeping our drinks full, I liked that. I would like to think I'm becoming a hummus snob, If it's as good as the hummus I make at home, I know it's good. The hummus here was delicious. It's plenty to go with a lavish bread or two. We ordered the mixed grill, the meat was very tender, and the shrimp guvec. The guvec is basically a tomato based stewy casserole. It's served in a hot stone with rice and topped with cheese.. this is definitely comfort food and so good I could have ate seconds.

As usual, Yelp reviews did not steer me wrong. We had a wonderful dinner at Istanbul Kebab House. The service was friendly and very efficient. The inside of the restaurant was warm and inviting. We opted for the outdoor seating, which was comfortable. We started our meal with Stuffed Grape Leaves and Shepard Salad. I'm generally not a fan of Stuffed Grape Leaves, but these were delicious. The Shepard Salad was just ok and we were a bit disappointed by the portion size of the salad. For dinner we ordered the Doner Kebab, Vegetable Stuffed Eggplant, Lamb Shish Kebab, and the Vegetable Guvec. My stuffed Eggplant was absolutely delicious. I would order this same entree in a heartbeat. I don't eat Lamb, but the rest of the table raved about the Lamb Shish Kebab. My husband found the Doner Kebab to be just average. And the Turkish Rice Pudding for dessert is a pass in my book, but my friend liked it. Overall, we had a nice dinner in Burlington before heading back on the Ferry.