Liman Restaurant Islington is a Turkish and Mediterranean restaurant at 60 Penton Street. Its name means port in Turkish, and the intimate dining room is run with a warm, personal style that treats a meal as an expression of hospitality.
Ingredients are sourced fresh each day, while defining pantry items such as Antep pistachios, pomegranate molasses, sumac and Turkish pepper flakes connect the cooking to Turkey and the wider Levant. Hummus, baba ganoush, cacik, tabbouleh and warm bread create a generous mezze opening.
Chargrilled köfte, chicken wings and mixed shish sit alongside lamb shank, moussaka, sea bass and stuffed aubergine. Vegan dishes such as falafel and braised aubergine give plant based diners several substantial choices across both starters and mains.
The wine list follows the regions represented by the food, helping guests match drinks to spice, grilled meat or seafood. Homemade baklava with walnut and pistachio is a natural finish, while weekday lunch offers make the restaurant accessible for a shorter daytime visit as well as dinner.
Address: 60 Penton Street, London N1 9PZ, England
Liman Restaurant Islington Menu
Starters
Our menu includes a small cover charge of £2.50 per person. This charge covers a generous serving of freshly baked bread, a tangy and flavorful chili garlic sauce that perfectly complements a variety of dishes, and premium napkins to ensure a seamless dining experience. There’s no additional service charge. All prices are inclusive of VAT. N-CONTAIN NUTS / V-VEGETARIAN / VG- VEGAN / G- CONTAIN GLUTEN / D- CONTAIN DAIRY. ALL OF OUR DISHES MAY CONTAIN OF NUTS. IF YOU HAVE ANY ALLERGIC&SPECIAL DIETARY REQUIREMENTS, PLEASE INFORM OUR STAFF BEFORE YOU ORDER!
OLIVES (V)& CHEESE PATE(D)
Thyme, lemon & olive oil marinated olives with cheese pate
HUMMUS (VG)
Mashed chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, garlic and olive oil
BABA GANOUSH (V)
Smoky aubergine with garlic, yoghurt& tahini
CACIK (V)
Creamy yogurt and cucumber dip with mint, crushed garlic and dill
BRAISED AUBERGINE (VG)
Aubergines in special tomato sauce, pepper, garlic, onion and chickpeas
QUINOA TABBOULEH (VG)
Tomatoes, finely chopped parsley, onion and quinoa
SEARED SCALLOPS
Fresh scallops with cauliflower puree and air dried cured beef
HALLOUMI CHEESE (V/D)
Baked halloumi topped with grilled cherry tomato, red & green peppers
FALAFEL (VG/G)
Herby fava bean and chickpea patty with sesame seeds
MUSKA BOREK(V/G/D)
Filo triangles with feta cheese and spinach, red pepper sauce
KOFTE (G)
Chargrilled mixed minced lamb and beef kofte with yoghurt mint &dill dip
BEEF VINE LEAVES (Chefspecial)
Vine leaves stuffed with beef and bulgur wheat with homemade red wine sauce(G)
GRILED CHICKEN WINGS
accompanied with a hot jalapeno pepper sauce
KING PRAWN
King prawns with homemade spicy sauce
HUMUS KAVURMA (N/S)
Hummus topped with pan fried lamb and pine nuts
COURGETTE FRITTERS
Pan fried courgette & potato patties with feta cheese, parsley served with flaked roasted almonds (EGG/G/D)
CALAMARI (G)
Deep fried Mediterranean fresh calamari served with tartar sauce
COLD MIX MEZE(V/D)
A tantalising five different type of cold starters
Main Course – From Land
ADANA KOFTE
Minced lamb mixed with fresh mint, garlic, red- green pepper and cooked on charcoal grill served with rice and salad
SIRLION STEAK10oz
charcoal grilled served roasted Cyprus potatoes, sautéed broccolini, and homemade peppercorn sauce
GRILL QUAIL
Cinnamon infused barley with caramelised onions and berries
KARNIYARIK (Stuffed Aubergine)
Slow-cooked aubergine helves filled with a savory mixture of minced beef and lamb, onions, tomatoes and aromatic spices. Served with yogurt and rice.
LAMB CHOPS
Seasoned tender lamb chops served with roasted Cyprus potatoes and tender broccoli
LAMB SKEWERS
Large cubes of marinated lamb, skewered and cooked on charcoal grill served with rice and salad
CHICKEN SKEWERS
Tender Marinated chicken breast shish cooked on charcoal grill served, with rice and salad
LAMB SHANK
Slow cooked lamb shank served with mash potato and red wine sauce
BEEF STEW
Stewed beef with onion, carrot, celery, red wine and malt vinegar, served with mash potato
BEEF MOUSSAKKA(D)
A rich tomato minced beef sauce with potatoes, peppers, aubergine & béchamel sauce, topped with parmesan cheese. Served with a side of rice
CHICKEN OR LAMB with yoghurt sauce
Chargrilled chicken or lamb on a bed of garlic yoghurt & tomato sauce topped with a drizzle of butter and focaccia croutons
MIX GRILL
An assortment of kebabs including lamb shish, Adana kebab, chicken shish, Grill Quail, lamb chop cooked on charcoal grill served with rice and salad
Main Course – From Sea
MIXED CASSEROLE
Calamari, salmon, prawn, mussels, cooked with wine, garlic, tomatoes coriander and onion
SEA BASS FILET
Char-grilled Mediterranean Sea Bass with mash celeriac and sautéed spinach
SEA BREAM
Char-grilled whole sea bream, served with sautéed spinach, creamy mash potatoes
SEAFOOD LINGUINE
Calamari, mussels, prawn,salmon, cooked with onion, peppers, olive oil, garlic tomato and parsley
GRILLED SALMON FILET
Char-grilled salmon served served with sautéed spinach, creamy mash potatoes
Main Course – Vegetarian
CHARRED GRILLED CAULIFLOWER(VG)
Served with Romesco sauce and capers
MOUSAKKA(V/G)
Layers of aubergine, courgette, potatoes, feta cheese, béchamel sauce, green pepper, carrot, dried tomatoes paste , topped with parmesan cheese and served with rice
SPINACH STEW(V/G)
Spinach cooked with onion, garlic, sundried tomatoes paste , chickpeas, peppers With rice and creamy yoghurt
Salads
WARM GOAT CHEESE SALAD (V/N/D)
A harmonious blend of baby spinach, dry tomatoes, walnuts, red onions crowned with warm goat cheese dressed in olive oil, mustard, honey, vinegar
QUINOA SALAD(V)
Hearty, super healthy quinoa with mix leaves, avocado, red peppers, pomegranate sauce, lemon and olive oil dressing
GREEN LEAF SALAD(V/D)
Feta, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, green peppers and roast pumpkin seeds
GRILLED OYSTER MASHROOM(V)
Cinnamon infused barley with caramelised onions and berries
Berrie's Mix Meze
Minimum 2 people. Per person 29.50. MEZE ASSORTMENT OF THE FOLLOWING: Cold mix meze (Hummus, Cacik, Braised Aubergine, Tabbouleh, Babagaboush), HALLOMI (V), FALAFEL (V), BOREK (V), KOFTE (G), BEEF WINE LEAVES (G). THE ABOVE HOT AND COLD MEZES ARE SERVED WITH HOMEMADE BREAD.
Cold mix meze
Hummus, Cacik, Braised Aubergine, Tabbouleh, Babagaboush
HALLOMI (V)
FALAFEL (V)
BOREK (V)
KOFTE (G)
BEEF WINE LEAVES (G)
Nesli's Set Menu
Minimum 2 people. Per person 41.50. MEZE ASSORTMENT OF THE FOLLOWING: COLD MIX MEZZE, LAMB or CHIKEN SKEWERS or PRAWN SEA BASS, FALAFEL (V) to share or BOREK (V) ANY VEGETERIAN, HALLOUMI (V), BAKLAVA OR TEA/COFEE. THE ABOVE HOT AND COLD MEZES ARE SERVED WITH HOMEMADE BREAD.
COLD MIX MEZZE
LAMB or CHIKEN SKEWERS
PRAWN SEA BASS
FALAFEL (V)
to share
BOREK (V)
ANY VEGETERIAN
HALLOUMI (V)
BAKLAVA OR TEA/COFEE
Sides
SAUTEED SPINACH(N)
CHIPS
YOGHURT
MASH POTATO
RICE OR COUSCOUS
SAUTEED MIX VEG
ROAST POTATO
Dessert
HOUSE BURMA BAKLAVA
Very fine sheets of filo pastry filled with crushed hazelnut soaked in syrup
KUNEFE
Two layers of crispy shredded pastry filled with cheese soaked in mild syrup
SUTLAC
Rice pudding with notes of almond and coconut
TORTE CHOCOLATE TRUFFLE
ICE CREAM
Strawberry, Chocolate, Vanilla, Raspberry(V), Mango(V). Add a scoop of vanilla ice cream to any dessert £1.50
Lunch Menu
2 course £16.95, 3 course £19.95. Available Monday to Friday From 12pm till 3pm. Except Bank Holidays and December.
Houmus(v)
Mashed chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, garlic and olive oil combined into a traditional Mediterranean dip.
Falafel(v)
Traditional recipe of the middle east.
Courgette Fritters(v)
A mixture of potatoes, courgette, carrot, feta cheese, egg, flour, parsley and mint.
Kofte(G)
Chargrilled mixed minced lamb and beef kofte with yoghurt mint & dill dip.
Muska Borek(v)
Deep fried filo triangles filled with cheese and spinach.
Cacik(v)
Creamy yoghurt with crushed garlic, mint, cucumber and dill.
Tarama
Whipped cod roe pate.
Chicken Wings
With hot jalapeno peppers sauce.
Chicken Shish
Marinated chicken breast cooked on charcoal grill served rice and salad.
Karniyarik(Stuffed Aubergine)
Slow-cooked aubergine helves filled with a savory mixture of minced beef and lamb, onions, tomatoes and aromatic spices. Served with yogurt and rice.
Mousakka(v)
Combination of aubergine, courgette, carrot, mixed peppers sundried tomato, béchamel sauce topped parmesan cheese served with rice.
Sea bass Fillet
Chargrilled fillet of sea bass served with tender broccoli.
Lamb Shish
Tender lamb cubes cooked on charcoal grill served with rice and salad.
Homemade Baklava(n)
Very fine sheets of filo pastry with walnut and pistachios and syrup.
Dessert Wine
100 ml | Bottle
Moscatel Naturalmente Dulce
Castilla-La Mancha, Spain. A stunning mixture of concentration and freshness, tingling with orangey acidity and floral, grapey aromas, then direct, powerful and surprisingly sweet on the palate. A tour de force!
LBV Port, Ferreira
Douro, Portugal. The intense aroma is dominated by very ripe black fruit (blackcurrant, blackberry and prune), along with chocolate, cocoa, floral aromas and a slight hint of spices (pepper).
Sauternes, La Fleur d`Or
Bordeaux, France. An immediately inviting nose, combining apricot fruit, creamy patisserie notes and a certain citrus brightness, leads to a sweet yet beautifully balanced palate. Luscious but never cloying.
Montegauado Pedro Ximénez
Andalusia, Spain. Dark chestnut in colour, with strong raisin nuances, as well as prominent liquorice and coffee notes. On the palate it is very soft, warm and sweet, with an excellent balance between acidity and sweetness, lending it a great mouthfeel and persistence.
Hot Drinks
Espresso
Americano
Latte
Capuccino
Mocha
Turkish Coffee
Hot Chocolate
Liqueur Coffee
Irish Coffee(JAMESON)
Irish Cream Coffee(BAILEYS)
Italian Coffee(AMARETTO)
Calypso Coffee(TIA MARIA)
Herbal Tea
Camomile, Peppermint, Green tea.
Fresh Mint Tea
Breakfast Tea
Earl Grey Tea
Cocktails
11.95
Tiramisu Martini
Baileys, Vodka, Sugar and Espresso
Espresso Martini
Vodka, Kahlua, Sugar and Espresso
Liman Sunset
Vodka, Malibu, Orange Juice and Grenadine
Mojito
White Rum, Lime, Mint, Soda Water
Tom Collins
Gin, Lemon Juice, Sparkling Lemonade
Porn Star Martini
Vanilla Vodka, Passao, Passion Fruit Puree. Served with shot of Prosecco
Margarita
Tequila, Cointreau, Lime juice. Served on a salt rimmed glass
Long Island Ice Tea
Vodka, Gin, Tequila, Rum, Cointreau, Coke and Lima Juice
Garibaldi
Fresh Orange Juice, Campari
Cosmopolitan
Vodka, Cointreau an Cranberry Juice
Woo Woo
Vodka, Peach Schnapps, Cranberry Juice