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226 Franklin Ave
Nutley, NJ 07110

Phone: (973) 542-8440

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Neighborhood: Nutley

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• Chicken Shish Kebab $25.00
• Char- Grilled Special Marinated Chunk Chicken Breast with Chef's Special Sauced.
• Hummus $9.99
• Mashed Chickpeas Blended With Fresh Garlic, Tahini, lemon juice and Olive Oil.
• Doner/gyro $25.00
• Lamb Gyro Served With Rice, Fries and Chef's Sauce.
• Mixed Grill Plate $45.00
• Special Marinated Lamb and Chicken Meat Combinations.
• Lentil Soups $9.99

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  4.7 stars - Based on 33 reviews

#1 out of 96 restaurants in Nutley

#1 of 2 Mediterranean in Nutley

5 star				23 reviews	70%
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Top Reviews of The Bosphorus

04/14/2025 - Rosanne R.
Walking into the restaurant, the warm greeting made me feel right at home, and the lively atmosphere with great music and beautiful plants set the stage for a fantastic meal. The food was out of this world, especially the adana kebab and shepherd salad; every bite was bursting with flavor. The genuine service from the family-run team added a special touch, making it an experience I can't wait to repeat.

05/29/2024 - Zoe M.
Awesome

01/18/2024 - John
Dining at The Bosphorus was an experience that truly delighted my senses. The tender Iskender Kebab, layered with perfectly marinated lamb and slathered in a rich tomato sauce, was an absolute culinary delight. Coupled with a warm and inviting ambiance, this establishment unequivocally gets my seal of approval.

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• MAIN ENTREES
• Mixed Grill Plate $45.00
• Special Marinated Lamb and Chicken Meat Combinations.

• Chicken Saute $30.00
• Chicken Breast With Mushrooms,Red and Green Peppers and Garlic Tomato Sauce

• Chicken Shish Kebab $25.00
• Char- Grilled Special Marinated Chunk Chicken Breast with Chef's Special Sauced.

• Doner/gyro $25.00
• Lamb Gyro Served With Rice, Fries and Chef's Sauce.

• Beyti Kebab $30.00
• Chopped Lamb Meat Marinated With Tomato Sauce and Served With Yogurt.

• Lamb Chops $34.00
• Served With Baked Apple Fries, Fresh Thyme and Chef's Special Sauce.

• Manti $25.00
• Traditional Minces Beef Dumplings Served With Garlic Yogurt and Tomato Sauce, Herbs With Fresh Mint Leaves.

• Iskender Kebab $30.00
• Lamb Gyro Served With Yogurt, Tomato Sauce over the Grilled Pita Bread and Butter Sauce.

• Lamb Adana Kebab $25.00
• Char-Grilled Special Spicy Marinated Lamb Ground Meat.

• Chicken Adana $25.00
• Char-Grilled Special Spicy Marinated Chicken Ground Meat.

• Grilled Chicken $25.00
• Marinated Chicken Breast Char-Grilled For Perfection.

• Lamb Saute $30.00
• Small Cubes of Lamb Cooked With Tomato Sauce ,Onions, Green Pepper, Mushroom and Red Pepper With Garlic.

• Lamb Shish Kebab $30.00
• Tender loin Chunk Cubes of Lamb Marinated With Our Chef's Seasoning.

• Rib-eye Steak $38.00
• Rib-Eye Steak Grilled With Special Chef's Sauce.

• Meatballs $25.00
• Ground Beef and Lamb

• The Bosphorus Style Rib-eye $40.00
• Mushroom and Vegetable Topped With Cheese and Chef's Sauced.

• COLD APPETIZERS
• Hummus $9.99
• Mashed Chickpeas Blended With Fresh Garlic, Tahini, lemon juice and Olive Oil.

• Ezme $9.99
• Fresh Tomatoes, Spicy Green Peppers, Walnut, Lemon, Pepper Paste, Garlic and Olive Oil.

• Lebni $9.99
• Cream Yogurt ,Garlic, Dill, Olive Oil, Cucumbers nad Lemon Juice.

• Grape Leaves $9.99
• Grape Leaves Stuffed With Rice and Spices.

• Mixed Cold Appetizers Sampler Plate $23.99
• Choice of 4 Cold Appetizers

• Babaganoush $9.99
• Pureed Smoked Eggplant With Garlic, Tahini, Lemon Juice and Olive Oil.

• Sauced Eggplant $9.99
• Grilled Eggplant With Peppers, Fresh Tomatoes, Garlic and Lemon Juice.

• Russian Salad $9.99
• Potato, Carrots, Peas, Pickles, Eggs and Mayo

• DESSERTS
• Kazan Dibi $9.99
• Caramelized and Bake Light milk Pudding

• Kunefe $13.50
• Shredded Dough With Sweet Goat Cheese in Between.

• Baklava $9.99
• Very thin layer of duogh with walnuts or pistachio between layers and sweetened with syrup.

• KIDS MENU
• Fried Sausage And Apple Fries $12.99
• Special made sausage and fries.

• Chicken Fingers $12.99
• Tenders pieces of chicken fingers fried.

• Kids Burger $12.99

• TOAST'S
• Halloumi Toast $14.99
• Special Grilled Halloumi Cheese, Tomatoes

• Soujouk Toast $14.99
• Soujouk with Mozzarella Cheese

• SANDWICHES & WRAPS
• Ayvalik Toast $14.99
• Soujouk, Salami, Sausage, Cheese, Pickles, Russian Salad with Fresh Herbs.

• Gyro Sandwich $14.99
• Gyro with Lettuce, Tomatoes and Chef's Special Sauce.

• Adana Wrap $14.99
• (Lamb or Chicken) Lettuce,Tomatoes,Onion With Chef's Special Sauce.

• Chicken Sandwich $14.99
• Grilled Chicken, Tomatoes, Cucumbers with Fresh Herbs.

• Chicken Wrap $14.99
• Chicken With Lettuce,Tomatoes, Cucumbers and Pickles.

• Gyro Wrap $14.99
• Gyro with Lettuce, Tomatoes and Chef's Special Sauce.

• Lamb Chops Sandwich $15.99
• Chopped Lamb with Fresh Herbs, Tomatoes, Onion, Green Pepper and Cheese.

• The Bosphorus Burger $14.99
• Special Handmade lamb burger with Grilled Onion, Tomatoes,Pickles, Cheese and Lettuce.

• Falafel Wrap $14.99
• Falafel With Tomatoes and Cucumbers and Tahini Sauce.

• Veggie Wrap $14.99
• Grilled Tomatoes, Grilled Onion, Grilled Green Pepper, Grilled Zucchini and Grilled Eggplant.

• SALADS
• Shepherd's Salad $22.00
• Freshly Chopped Cucumbers,Tomatoes,Red Onion ,Parsley Tossed With Olive Oil, Vinegar,Lemon Juice.

• The Bosphorus Salad $22.00
• Mixed Green, Lettuce, Sliced Avocado, Sun Dried Tomatoes, Cucumbers, Garlic Bread ,Red Pepper, Corn, Fresh Herbs, Basil leaves, Pomegranate Sauce with Cheese.

• Grilled Halloumi Salad $22.00
• Mediterranean Greens Lettuce, Roasted Walnuts, Halloumi Cheese, Cucumbers, tomatoes, Parsley and Cherry Vinegar Sauce.

• Black Cumin Seed Salad $22.00
• Mediterranean Vegetables, Lettuce, Sheep Cheese, Cherry Tomatoes, Cucumbers, Mushrooms, Olives, Red Pepper, Fresh Herbs with Lemon Breeze Sauce.

• Chicken Caesar Salad $22.00
• Thyme Marinated Chicken Breast,lettuce,Crouton,Parmesan and Caesar Sauce

• Arugula Salad Parmesan $22.00
• Baby Arugula ,Black Cumin Seeds, Parmesan, Cherry Tomatoes with Balsamic Sauce.

• HOT APPETIZERS
• Fried Calf Liver $17.00
• Albanian Style Fried Diced Calf Liver.

• Mozzarella Sticks & Onion Rings $15.00

• Fried Shrimp $12.99
• Served With Chef's Special Sauce

• Fried Calamari $17.00
• Served With Tartar Sauce

• Grilled Halloumi Cheese $17.00

• Falafel $12.99
• Ground Chickpeas With Seasonings.

• Puffed Roll Pastry $11.00
• Special Handmade Pastry With Feta Cheese.

• French Fries $9.99

• SOUPS
• Chicken Soups $9.99

• Lentil Soups $9.99

• SEAFOOD SPECIALS
• Grilled Salmon Fillet $32.00
• Comes With Salad

• Grilled Shrimp $36.00
• Comes With Salad

• Branzino $38.00
• Char Grilled, Comes With Salad imported from Mediterranean Region.

• Shrimp Casserole $36.00
• A Casserole of Baked Shrimp, Mushroom and Vegetables, Topped with Cheese and Chef's Sauce

• Grilled Octopus $38.00
• Comes With Salad

• VEGETARIAN ENTREES
• Falafel Meal $28.00
• Deep Fried Mashed Chickpeas With Spices.

• Veggie Kebab $28.00
• Grilled Eggplant, Grilled Red Pepper, Grilled GreenPepper, Grilled White Onion, Grilled Mushroom. Served With Rice

• Mushroom Saute $28.00
• Mushroom, Fresh Tomatoes, Onions, Green Pepper and Red Pepper Sauted With Olive Oil.

• Mixed Vegetables $28.00
• Eggplant, Red Pepper,GreenPepper, Potatoes, Tomatoes,Carrots, White Onion and Garlic With Chef's Special Tomatoes Sauce.

• Veggie Saute $28.00
• Zucchini, Eggplant, Patatoes, Garlic Tomatoes Sauce With Yogurt.

• SOFT DRINKS
• Coke $3.50

• Diet Coke $3.50

• Sprite $3.50

• Ayran(yogurt Drink) $4.50

• Bottle Water $2.00

• Ginger Ale $3.50

• Iced Tea $4.50

• Pomegranate Juice $4.50

• Turkish Coffee $4.50

• Turkish Hot Tea $3.00

• Unsweetened Ice Tea $4.50

• American Coffee $2.50

• Sparkling Water (bottle) $10.00