The Mediterranean Restaurant & Bar is a Turkish restaurant at 121 Magdalen Street in Norwich. Its warm, family friendly approach draws on Anatolian hospitality, creating a comfortable setting for lunch, dinner and celebratory group meals.
Traditional charcoal grilling is at the heart of the kitchen. Adana kebab, lamb shish, chicken wings and other meats take on the smoke and direct heat of the ocakbasi, while grilled sea bass and sea bream provide alternatives from the seafood selection.
Hot and cold mezze are designed for sharing, with choices such as hummus, cacik, saksuka and stuffed vine leaves. Freshly baked pide and bread, soups, salads and vegetarian or vegan pide options give the menu variety beyond the grill.
Turkish tea and sweets offer a fitting conclusion, while ayran, Turkish wine and raki complement different parts of the meal. Walk ins are welcomed, reservations are recommended at busy times, and larger tables can be secured for organised occasions.
Address: 121 Magdalen Street, Norwich NR3 1LN, England
The Mediterranean Restaurant & Bar Menu
Cold Starters
Hummus/Houmous (V)
Pure crushed chickpeas with tahini, lemon juice and garlic, finished with a drizzle of olive oil, olive and parsley.
Mixed Meze Platter
A selection of chef special mezes served with stuffed vine leaves.
Cacik/Tzatziki (V)
Cucumber, mint, dill with a hint of garlic in creamy strained yoghurt finished with a drizzle of olive oil.
Taramasalata
Freshly prepared whipped cod roe pate.
Atom (V)
Puréed aubergine prepared with yoghurt, olive oil, garlic and spicy chilli peppers.
Ali Nazik (V)
Pureed aubergine prepared with yogurt, olive oil and garlic.
Saksuka (V)
Fried aubergine, courgette, green pepper, red pepper mixed with tomato sauce.
Mixed Olives (V)
Gemlik olives in herb marinade dressed in extra virgin olive oil with a hint of garlic.
Kisir (V)
Bulgur wheat, tomato puree, herbs, fresh mint, dill and spring onions seasoned with pomegranate molasses, extra virgin olive oil and lemon juice.
Yaprak Sarma (V)
Stuffed vine leaves.
Ispanak Tarator (V)
Fresh steamed spinach and a touch of garlic mixed in creamy strained yoghurt.
Hot Starters
Hellim/Halloumi (V)
Charcoal grilled Cypriot cheese served with a drizzle of pomegranate molasses and freshly baked bread.
Sigara Boregi (V)
Golden fried filo pastry stuffed with feta cheese and parsley.
Garlic Mushrooms
Mushrooms sautéed in butter and garlic topped with cheddar cheese.
Arnavut Cigeri/Albanian Liver
Fresh cubed lamb liver, lightly flamed off, pan fried served with red onions, parsley and herbs.
Hummus Lamb
Smooth, creamy hummus topped with flavorful seasoned lamb.
Falafel (V)
A mixture of mashed chickpeas, broad beans, coriander, onions, garlic, peppers, carrots and mixed herbs moulded off and fried served with tahini.
Sucuk
Charcoal grilled Anatolian spicy sausage served with freshly baked bread.
Chicken Wings 4 Pieces
Juicy, seasoned chicken wings cooked to perfection and served in a portion of four.
Calamari
Tender calamari rings floured off and golden friend, served with tartar sauce and lemon.
Karides Tava
Prawns sautéed in butter, garlic, green pepper, onion and tomato sauce.
Hot Meze Platter
2 Sigara boregi, 2 Kalamari, 2 falafel, 2 sucuk 2 halloumi.
İçli Kofte
Turkish stuffed meatballs.
Speciality Salads
Coban/Shepherds Salad
Tomato, cucumber, red onion, fresh parsley and sumac, topped with extra virgin olive oil and pomegranate molasses.
Ezme Salad
Finely chopped tomatoes, green pepper, parsley, onion, olive oil dressing.
Greek Salad
Chopped tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, parsley, feta cheese and olives.
Hot Ezme Salad
Finely chopped tomatoes, green pepper, spicy red pepper flakes, parsley, onion, olive oil dressing with spicy bullet chillies.
Lamb Salad
Lettuce, red cabbage, cucumber and tomato diced lamb with garlic sauce on top.
Chicken Salad
Lettuce, red cabbage, cucumber and tomato diced chicken with garlic sauce on top.
Mixed Salad
A fresh combination of crisp vegetables, lightly dressed.
Red Onion Salad
Finely sliced red onions crunched with parsley, sumac, olive oil and lemon juice. Drizzled with pomegranate molasses. (Best recommended with meat dishes).
Chargrilled Onion Salad
Grilled onions and mushrooms drenched in turnip juice and pomegranate molasses, extra olive oil and sumac served warm. (Try dip the freshly baked bread into this unique sauce).
Mains
Chicken Shish
Marinated Chicken Breast Cubes, Chargrilled to perfection.
Mixed Shish
All served with rice and fresh bread. A mix of lamb shish and chicken shish.
Lamb Chops
All served with rice and fresh bread. Succulent, juicy lamb chops marinated and grilled over charcoal.
Lamb Ribs
All served with rice and fresh bread. Succulent, juicy lamb ribs marinated and grilled over charcoal.
Adana Kebab
All served with rice and fresh bread. Lean hand minced lamb seasoned, skewered and grilled over charcoal.
Lamb Shish
All served with rice and fresh bread. Lean and tender cubes of lamb skewered and grilled over charcoal.
Chicken Wings
All served with rice and fresh bread. Charcoal grilled chicken wings marinated in the traditional way.
Lamb Musakka
All served with rice and fresh bread. Minced lamb, aubergine, red pepper, green pepper, tureng potato, onion.
Vegetable Musakka
All served with rice and fresh bread. Aubergine, red pepper, green pepper, tureng potato, onion.
Marinated Chicken Doner
Tender slices of marinated chicken doner, full of rich, savory flavor.
Vegetable Kebab (V)
All served with rice and fresh bread. A combination of seasoned vegetables skewered and charcoal grilled.
Kleftiko
All served with rice and fresh bread. Potato, carrots, celery.
Home Made Minced Lamb Burger with a Side of Fries and Salad.
A juicy homemade minced lamb burger served with crispy fries and fresh salad.
Special Dishes
Yogurtlu Lamb Shish
(Served with salad and bread) Lean, tender cubes of lamb skewered and grilled over charcoal, chopped on a bed of bread, topped with tomato sauce then drizzled with our special burnt butter. Served with strained yogurt on the side.
Yogurtlu Chicken Shish
(Served with salad and bread) Lean, tender cubes of chicken breast skewered and grilled over charcoal, chopped on a bed of bread, topped with tomato sauce then drizzled with our special burnt butter. Served with strained yogurt on the side.
Sarma Lamb Beyti
(Served with salad and bread) Marinated mince lamb seasoned with garlic and grilled over charcoal, wrapped in lavash bread topped with tomato sauce, and chopped into pieces, then drizzled with our special burnt butter served with strained yoghurt.
Ali Nazir Kebab
(Served with salad and bread) Lamb mince, smoked, spiced and puréed aubergine
Yogurtlu Adana
(Served with salad and bread) Tender hand minced lamb, seasoned, skewered and grilled over charcoal topped with Halep special sauce made with spicy tomato and onions.
Lamb Doner Iskender
(Served with salad and bread) Lamb doner seasoned, topped with Halep special sauce made with spicy tomato, onion and yoghurt.
Fish Dishes
Cupra
Charcoal grilled seasoned sea bream served with fresh salad fries or rice.
Levrek
Charcoal grilled seasoned sea bass served with fresh salad fries or rice.
Casserole/ Tava
Lamb Casserole
Served with rice and fresh bread. Lamb casserole, a combination of cubed lamb, onions, peppers, tomatoes and butter.
Chicken Casserole
Served with rice and fresh bread. Chicken casserole, a combination of cubed chicken breasts,
Sharing Platters
Full Platter (2-4 People)
all served with rice and bulgur Adana kebap, lamb shish, chicken shish, lamb ribs, chicken wings, lamb doner
Jumbo Platter (3-5 People)
all served with rice and bulgur 2 x Adana Kebap, 2 x lamb shish, 2 x chicken shish, chicken wings, lamb doner and lamb ribs
Side Dishes
French Fries
Crispy golden potato fries, lightly salted and delicious.
Bread
Soft, freshly baked slices perfect for pairing with meals or dips.
Garlic Sauce
A creamy, rich sauce infused with the bold flavor of garlic.
Bulgur Pilavi/ Rice
A fluffy, savory grain dish made from bulgur wheat or rice, lightly seasoned.
Chilli Sauce
A bold and spicy sauce that adds heat and zest to any dish.
Pirinc Pilavi/ Rice with Noodles
A comforting rice dish cooked with delicate noodles for added texture.
Bullet Chillies
Small, fiery peppers that add intense heat and flavor to dishes.
Strained Yoghurt
Thick, creamy strained yogurt with a rich and tangy taste.
Kids Meals
Chicken Nuggets
(All served with rice or fries and a drink of orange or apple juice)
Pide (Turkish Pizzas)
Lahmacun
Very thin traditional Turkish pizza covered with seasoned minced lamb, onions, fresh tomatoes, parsley and red peppers, served with salad and a slice of lemon.
Soft Drinks
Ayran
A cool, tangy yogurt-based beverage often lightly salted.
Coke
A classic carbonated soft drink with a rich cola flavor.
Diet Coke
A sugar-free version of the classic cola with the same great taste.
Sprite
A lemon-lime flavored fizzy soft drink with a refreshing finish.
Salgam (Turnip Juice)
A traditional fermented turnip juice drink with a bold, tangy flavor.
Still Water
Pure, clean drinking water without carbonation.
Fanta
A bright, fruity orange-flavored carbonated drink.
Sparkling Water
Refreshing carbonated water with a clean, crisp taste.
Rose Lemonade
A fragrant and refreshing lemonade with a hint of rose flavor.