Elif Castle Street is a Turkish restaurant at 22 Castle Street in central Liverpool. The warm dining room is built around the tradition of food cooked over charcoal, with an open and sociable style suited to couples, families and groups. Its position near the city’s commercial and visitor landmarks makes it convenient for both lunch and dinner.
Cold and hot mezze provide the natural starting point, combining dips, breads, cheese, vegetables and grilled specialities that can be shared across the table. Charcoal cooked lamb and chicken, mixed grills, seafood and earthenware dishes then offer more substantial courses. Herbs, marinades and smoke give the menu its defining flavours.
Vegetarian cooking is supported by dedicated vegan and gluten free selections, giving mixed groups several practical ways to order. Guests with allergies should still check individual dishes and shared preparation with the restaurant. The broad menu works equally well as a spread of mezze or as a traditional starter and main course meal.
Turkish beer, wine and rakı sit alongside cocktails, spirits and alcohol free drinks. Desserts and coffee provide a leisurely finish after the savoury grills. Elif Castle Street offers an accessible introduction to Turkish dining through generous sharing food, charcoal cooking and a central restaurant atmosphere that remains informal rather than ceremonial.
Address: 22 Castle Street, Liverpool L2 0NE, United Kingdom
Elif Castle Street Menu
Starters
Olives
Dips served with bread
Cold Mezze Platter
Ispanak Tarator, Biber Közleme, Cacik, Hummus, Patlican Tarator, Yalanci Dolma
Hummus
Classic Turkish dish, with chickpeas, garlic, tahini and olive oil
Patlican Tarator
Smoked aubergine purée with yoghurt, garlic and olive oil
Tahini Sauce
Sesame oil with garlic and lemon
Cacik
Minted yoghurt dip with cucumber and garlic
Biber Közleme
Chargrilled peppers topped with feta cheese, olive oil and a hint of garlic
Yalanci Dolma
Homemade stuffed vine leaves
Saksuka
Sautéed aubergines, vegetables in a garlicky tomato sauce
Ispanak Tarator
Tender leaves of fresh spinach mixed with yoghurt, tahini and garlic
Atom
Strained yoghurt, dried cayenne peppers with garlic butter sauce
Hot Mezzes
Soup of the Day
Ask your server for Today’s Special
Kalamar
Roman-style, deep-fried homemade fresh calamari
Arnavut Cigeri
Pan-fried pieces of lamb’s liver served with an onion salad
Hellim
A much loved Cypriot cheese lightly grilled and served on a bed of lettuce
Garlic Bread with Cheese
Karides (Mangal'da)
Large prawns, chargrilled and creamy sauce with mushroom
Falafel
Puréed deep-fried chickpeas, celery with spices, a very popular Middle Eastern dish
Imam Bayildi
Aubergine, onion, green peppers, chickpeas, mushrooms, tomatoes, parsley and olive oil
Hummus Kavurma
A classic Middle Eastern dish of lamb pieces, chickpeas, tahini, garlic, olive oil and lemon juice
Kiymali Borek
Pan-fried pastry filled with mince meat and spices
Izgara Kofte
BBQ chargrilled meatballs served with a rich tomato, pepper and garlic sauce
Sucuk
Spicy Turkish sausage grilled on charcoal, served on a bed of lettuce
Sigara Boregi
Pan-fried pastry filled with feta cheese and herbs
Tavuk Kanadi
Spicy chicken wings grilled on charcoal
Garlic Mushrooms
Pan-fried mushrooms with oregano, lemon juice, feta cheese, seasoned with chilli flakes
Kremali Mantar
Pan-fried mushrooms with cream, garlic, salt and pepper
Charcoal Specials
Alan's Special
Lamb chops and lamb ribs, slightly seasoned, served with rice
Kuzu Siş
Marinated pieces of tender lamb cooked on a skewer, served with rice
Pirzola
Lamb chops lightly seasoned, served with rice
Karisik
Finding it difficult to choose – why not try this generous mixture of Adana, Kuzu Siş, Tavuk Siş and lamb chops, served with rice? – “What a Feast!”
Karisik (for two)
Adana, lamb sis, chicken sis, lamb chops, chicken wings and lamb ribs, served with rice
Adana
Renowned dish from southern Turkey made from chopped prime lamb with peppers, flat leaf parsley and flaked chilli, served with rice
Acili Tavuk
Boneless chicken thighs marinated with chilli and spices, served with rice
Kaburga
Lamb ribs lightly seasoned, served with rice
Izgara Kofte
BBQ chargrilled meatballs served with a rich tomato, pepper and garlic sauce (not spicy), served with rice
Beyti
Charcoal-grilled lamb mince, wrapped with tortilla bread, with garlic yoghurt, mozzarella cheese and Chef’s Special tomato sauce, served with rice
Tavuk Şiş
Marinated pieces of tender chicken breast cooked on a skewer, served with rice
Tavuk Kanadi
Spicy chicken wings grilled on charcoal, served with rice
Mixed Kebab
Barbecued chargrilled chicken and lamb pieces, served with rice
Karisik for Three
Adana, lamb sis, lamb chops, lamb ribs, chicken sis, chicken wings, chicken thighs. Served with rice
Karisik for Four
Adana, lamb sis, lamb chops, lamb ribs, chicken sis, chicken wings, chicken thighs, meatballs. Served with rice
Main Courses
Alinazik
BBQ chargrilled small pieces of chicken or lamb served on a bed of smoked aubergine and garlic yoghurt served with rice
Meat Moussaka
Traditional Turkish dish, lamb mince, aubergine, courgettes, mushrooms, potatoes and carrots, cooked in a tomato sauce and finished with béchamel sauce served with rice
Kuzu Incik
Lamb shank, slow-cooked with vegetables, Chef’s special Sauce, served with new potatoes with creamy sauce
Kuzu Kavurma
Pan-fried lamb pieces, red and green bell pepper, onion and mushroom in Elif’s tomato sauce served with mashed potatoes and rice
Güveg
Pieces of chicken or lamb or king prawns cooked in an earthenware pot with tomatoes, onions, mushrooms, aubergine, peppers, garlic, served with rice
Kasarli Kofte
Grilled meatballs stuffed with melted cheese, served alongside mashed potatoes and served with rice
Iskender
Traditional Turkish feast, grilled lamb or chicken pieces, with bread, yoghurt and tomato butter sauce served with rice
Tavuk Kavurma
Pan-fried chicken pieces, red and green bell pepper, onion and mushroom in Elif’s tomato sauce served with mashed potatoes and rice
Patlicanli
BBQ chargrilled pieces of chicken or lamb served on a bed of smoked aubergine with our special tomato sauce served with rice
Kremali Tavuk
Chicken breast, onions, green peppers, red peppers, spinach, mushrooms, salt, white pepper, black pepper and finished with creamy sauce served with rice
Saksuka
Lamb or chicken, aubergines, seasoned vegetables and tomato sauce served with mashed potato and rice
Tatli Tavuk
Chicken cubes, red and green bell pepper, onion and chive in a sweet chilli and sesame sauce served with mashed potatoes and rice
Falafel
Puréed deep-fried chickpeas, celery with spices – a very popular Middle Eastern dish, served with rice
Seafood
Seabass (Fish)
BBQ chargrilled and served with new potatoes with creamy sauce
Salmon
BBQ chargrilled and served with new potatoes with creamy sauce
Kremali Salmon
Salmon, onion, green peppers, red peppers, spinach and mushrooms in creamy sauce with new potatoes
Karides (King Prawn)
Chargrilled and served with new potatoes and creamy sauce
Vegetarian
Saksuka
Aubergines, seasoned vegetables, tomato sauce and salad, served with rice
Falafel
Puréed deep-fried chickpeas, celery with spices – a very popular Middle Eastern dish, served with rice
Sebze Kebabi
Mushroom, onions, pepper and aubergine charcoal grilled in Elif’s own special way served with rice
Helim Kebabi
Helim, mushroom, onions, pepper and aubergine charcoal grilled in Elif’s own special way served with rice
Imam Bayildi
Aubergines, onions, green peppers, tomatoes, parsley, chickpeas, mushrooms, olive oil served with rice
Veg Moussaka
Traditional Turkish dish, aubergine, courgettes, mushrooms, potatoes and carrots, cooked in tomato sauce, finished with béchamel sauce and served with rice
Sebze Güveç
Potatoes, tomatoes, aubergine, mushrooms, pepper and herbs cooked in the oven and served with rice
Salads
Coban
Tomatoes, cucumber, onions, parsley and peppers with dressing
Feta Cheese
Feta cheese, tomatoes, cucumber, onions, parsley and peppers with dressing
Cevizli Kasik
Diced tomato, cucumber, onion, parsley, Turkish peppers, walnuts and pomegranate seeds with sumac, pomegranate reduction
Hellim
Tomatoes, cucumber, parsley, lettuce with halloumi cheese
Sides
Cheesy Onion Rings
Chips
New Potatoes
Vegetables
Rice
Mashed Potato
Gluten Free – Cold Meze
All the above Meze dishes are served with Gluten-Free bread. Our rice is not gluten free.
Esme Salat
Spicy and zingy refreshing salad, made with tomatoes, red pepper flakes, onions and olive oil dressing.
Ispanak Tarator
Tender leaves of fresh spinach mixed with yoghurt, tahini and garlic.
Biber Kozleme
Chargrilled peppers topped with feta cheese, olive oil and a hint of garlic.
Cacik
Minted Turkish yoghurt dip with cucumber and garlic.
Hummus
A classic Middle Eastern dish of chickpeas, tahini, garlic, olive oil and lemon juice.
Patlican Tarator
Smoked aubergine purée with yoghurt, garlic and olive oil.
Tahini Sauce
Sesame oil with garlic and lemon sauce.
Sak Suka
Vegetarian appetizer with aubergines, seasoned vegetables with tomato sauce.
Yalanci Dolma
Homemade stuffed vine leaves.
Olives
Gluten Free – Hot Meze
All the above Meze dishes are served with Gluten-Free bread.
Izgara Kofte
BBQ chargrilled meatballs, served with a rich tomato pepper and garlic sauce.
Tavuk Kanadi
Spicy chicken wings grilled on charcoal.
Sucuk
Spicy Turkish sausage grilled on charcoal, served on a bed of lettuce.
Hellim
A much loved Cypriot’s cheese, lightly grilled and served on a bed of lettuce.
Karides (Mangal’da)
Large prawns, chargrilled and brushed with garlic butter.
Imam Bayildi
Aubergine, onions, green peppers, tomatoes, chickpeas, mushrooms, parsley and olive oil.
Gluten Free – Main Courses
Our rice is not gluten free.
Alinazik
BBQ chargrilled small pieces of chicken or lamb served on a bed of smoked aubergine and garlic yoghurt. Served with new potatoes.
Patlicani Kebab
BBQ chargrilled pieces of chicken or lamb served on a bed of fried aubergine with our special sauce. Served with new potatoes.
Güveç
Pieces of chicken, lamb or king prawns cooked in an earthenware pot with tomatoes, onions, mushrooms, peppers and garlic. Served with new potatoes.
Kremali Tavuk
Chicken breast, onions, green peppers, red peppers, spinach, mushrooms, salt, white pepper, black pepper and finished with creamy sauce. Served with new potatoes.
Saksuka (Lamb)
Lamb, aubergines, seasoned vegetables and tomato sauce. Served with mashed potatoes.
Saksuka (Chicken)
Chicken, aubergines, seasoned vegetables and tomato sauce. Served with mashed potatoes.
Kuzu Incik
Lamb shank, slow-cooked with vegetables, chef’s special sauce. Served with mashed potatoes.
Gluten Free – Charcoal Specials
All Charcoal Specials are served with new potatoes.
Adana
A renowned dish from southern Turkey which is made from chopped prime lamb combined with peppers, flat leaf, parsley and flaked chilli.
Kuzu Sis
Marinated pieces of tender lamb cooked on a skewer.
Tavuk Sis
Marinated pieces of tender chicken breast cooked on a skewer.
Pirzola
Lamb chops lightly seasoned.
Acili Tavuk
Boneless chicken thighs marinated with chilli and spices.
Izgara Kofte
BBQ chargrilled meatballs served with a rich tomato, pepper and garlic sauce (not spicy).
Karisik
If you are finding it difficult to choose, why not try this generous mixture of Adana, Kuzu Sis, Tavuk Sis and Lamb chops.
Tavuk Kanadi
Spicy chicken wings grilled on charcoal.
Karisik (for 2 people)
Adana, lamb sis, chicken sis, lamb chop, chicken wings and lamb ribs.
Gluten Free – Seafood
Seabass (Whole Fish)
BBQ chargrilled and served with new potatoes.
Salmon
BBQ chargrilled and served with new potatoes.
Karides (King Prawns)
Chargrilled and served with garlic butter.
Kremali Salmon
Salmon, onion, green peppers, red peppers, spinach, mushrooms, salt, pepper and finished with creamy sauce.
Gluten Free – Vegetarian Specials
Saksuka
Vegetarian dish with aubergines, seasoned vegetables and tomato sauce.
Sebze Kebabi
Mushroom, onions, pepper and aubergine charcoal grilled.
Sebze Guvec
Potatoes, tomatoes, okra, aubergine, pepper and herbs cooked in the oven and topped with feta cheese.
Hellim Kebabi
Helim, mushroom, onions, pepper and aubergine charcoal-grilled
Imam Bayildi
Aubergines, onions, green peppers, tomatoes, parsley, chickpeas, mushrooms and olive oil.
Vegan – Cold Meze
Hummus
A classic Middle Eastern dish of chickpeas, tahini, garlic, olive oil and lemon juice.
Sak Suka
Vegetarian appetizer with aubergines, seasoned vegetables with tomato sauce.
Yalanci Dolma
Homemade stuffed vine leaves.
Olives
Vegan – Hot Meze
Soup of the Day
Ask your server for Today’s Special.
Garlic Mushrooms
Pan-fried mushrooms with oregano, lemon juice, seasoned with chilli flakes.
Falafel
Puréed deep-fried chickpeas, celery with spices, a very popular Middle Eastern dish.
Imam Bayildi
Aubergine, onions, green peppers, tomatoes, chickpeas, mushrooms, parsley and olive oil.
Vegan – Main Courses
Sak Suka
Aubergines, seasoned vegetables and tomato sauce.
Imam Bayildi
Aubergine, onions, green peppers, tomatoes, chickpeas, mushrooms, parsley and olive oil.
Sebze Guvec
Potatoes, tomatoes, okra, aubergine, pepper and herbs cooked in the oven.
Sebze Kebabı
Mushroom, onions, pepper and aubergine charcoal grilled in Elif’s own special way.
Falafel
Puréed deep-fried chickpeas, celery with spices, a very popular Middle Eastern dish.
Vegan – Sides
Coban
Tomatoes, cucumber, onions, parsley and peppers with dressing.
Chips
Set Lunch
Lunch £20. Starter + Main only. Available from 12pm – 4pm.
Ezme
Spicy and zingy refreshing salad, made with tomatoes, red pepper flakes, onions and olive oil dressing
Tahini Sauce
Sesame oil with garlic and lemon
SakSuka
Vegetarian appetiser with aubergines, seasoned vegetables in tomato sauce
Yalancı Dolma
Homemade stuffed vine leaves
Biber Közleme
Chargrilled peppers topped with feta cheese, olive oil and a hint of garlic
Patlıcan Tarator
Smoked aubergine purée with yoghurt, garlic and olive oil
Hummus
A classic Middle Eastern dish of chickpeas, tahini, garlic, olive oil and lemon juice
Ispanak Tarator
Tender leaves of fresh spinach mixed with yoghurt, tahini and garlic
Cacik
Minted Turkish yoghurt dip with cucumber and garlic
Soup of the Day
Ask your server for Today’s Special
Kıymalı Borek
Pan-fried pastry filled with mince meat and spices
Izgara Kofte
BBQ chargrilled meatballs served with a rich tomato, pepper and garlic sauce
Kalamar
Roman-style, deep-fried homemade fresh calamari
Sucuk
Spicy Turkish sausage grilled on charcoal, served on a bed of lettuce
Desserts
Kazandibi
A traditional Turkish dessert with a caramelized top and a soft texture, garnished with cinnamon
Baklava
A crispy Turkish traditional dessert made with thin layers of pastry, filled with pistachios, and sweetened with syrup
Sütlaç
A creamy rice pudding infused with vanilla, topped with cinnamon, offering a nostalgic and refreshing taste
Ice Cream
Vanilla / Chocolate / Strawberry / Pistachio
Cheese cake
Ask your server for our cheese cake of the day