A La Istanbul Turkish Cuisine

4.6 (20)

CAN$30 and under

Turkish

140 Rideau St, Ottawa, ON K1N 5X6

About this restaurant

Good for groups
Good for special occasions
Lively

[UPDATE] We Are Open for Breakfast on SAT & SUN 10AM to 1PM!
At A La Istanbul, we celebrate Turkey's culinary heritage with a menu that blends tradition and innovation. Whether you're enjoying a classic shish kebab, a satisfying döner for lunch, or the comforting flavors of our popular Tombik sandwich, each dish reflects the vibrant food culture of Istanbul.

We also take pride in our house-made bread and Fresh from Oven items, baked to order in a traditional dome-shaped pizza oven, ensuring a crisp exterior and soft, cotton-like interior.

Every dish is beautifully crafted, offering a feast for both the eyes and taste buds. Whether dining with family, friends, or exploring Turkish cuisine for the first time, A La Istanbul offers an unforgettable experience of authenticity and innovation.

For parties of 6 or more, please visit us at www.alaistanbul.ca or contact us directly at ottawa@alaistanbul.ca/613-562-0888.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
CAN$30 and under
Cuisines
Turkish, Mediterranean, Halal
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 11:00 am–10:30 pm Fri 11:00 am–11:30 pm Sat 10:00 am–11:30 pm Sun 10:00 am–10:30 pm
Phone number
(613) 562-0888
Website
https://alaistanbul.ca/
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
140 Rideau St, Ottawa, ON K1N 5X6
Neighborhood
ByWard Market
Cross street
1 min walk from CF Rideau Centre
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
O-Train (light rail) Red #1 at Rideau Station or Bus routes that serve Rideau Centre include the 11, 14, 16, 5, and 6.
Additional
Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access

Lentil SoupCA$9.99
Red lentils, onions, carrots and a blend of cumin and paprika.
Soup of the DayCA$9.99
Made fresh daily with the finest seasonal ingredients.
Mixed Green SaladCA$13.99
Seasonal greens with house dressing.
Ceasar SaladCA$13.99
Romaine lettuce tossed in Caesar dressing, topped with croutons and Parmesan cheese.
A La Istanbul House Specialty SaladCA$14.99
Pomegranates, tomatoes, cucumbers, onion and walnuts. Drizzled with pomegranate dressing.
Anatolian Shepherd SaladCA$13.99
Diced tomato, cucumber and onion, sprinkled with sumac for a hint of tangy zest. With olive oil and lemon dressing.
Mediterranean Harvest SaladCA$17.99
Mix of greens, black beans, chickpeas, beets, bulgur, cucumber, tomato, and walnuts, tossed in house dressing.

Cold Appetizers

Baba Ganoush*CA$9.99
Smoky, creamy dip made from roasted eggplant, tahini, garlic, lemon juice, and olive oil. Topped with walnuts.
Cacik*CA$9.99
Refreshing yogurt dip made with yogurt, cucumber, garlic, olive oil and a hint of fresh dill.
Ezme*CA$9.99
Vibrant meze made with finely chopped tomatoes, onions, peppers, parsley and a blend of spices with a touch of pomegranate molasses.
Humus*CA$9.99
Creamy dip made from blended chickpeas, tahini, garlic, lemon juice and olive oil.
Yaprak SarmaCA$9.99
Vine leaves rolls stuffed with rice, herbs and spices. Served with yogurt.
Çiğ KöfteCA$9.99
Traditional dish of finely ground bulgur, fresh herbs and spices, kneaded into a flavorful mix. Served in lettuce with a squeeze of lemon.
ŞakşukaCA$10.99
Flavorful meze made with sautéed eggplant, simmered in tomato sauce with garlic, onions and olive oil.
Mixed Meze (B*, C*, E*, H*)CA$22.99
Includes Baba Ganoush, Cacik, Ezme and Humus.

Hot Appetizers

Grilled Jumbo ShrimpCA$21.99
Grilled jumbo shrimp with house sauce and tortilla chips. (4pcs)
Sigara BöreğiCA$10.99
Filo dough filled with feta and herbs, fried to crispy golden. (5pcs)
Fried CalamariCA$19.99
Deep-fried battered squid. Served with mixed green salad and mariana sauce. (10pcs)

Sandwiches & Wraps

Take-Out Only

Tombik Beef Döner SandwichCA$18.99
Beef döner, lettuce, tomato, onion, pickles and chef house sauce in freshly baked Tombik bread. Served with fries.
Tombik Chicken Döner SandwichCA$18.99
Chicken döner, lettuce, tomato, onion, pickles and garlic sauce in freshly baked Tombik bread. Served with fries.
Beef Döner WrapCA$18.99
Beef döner, lettuce, pickles and garlic sauce, rolled in freshly baked lavash. Served with fries.
Chicken Döner WrapCA$18.99
Chicken döner, lettuce, pickles and garlic sauce, rolled in freshly baked lavash. Served with fries.
Beef Adana WrapCA$18.99
Beef Adana kebab, lettuce, pickles and garlic sauce, rolled in freshly baked lavash. Served with fries.
Chicken Adana WrapCA$18.99
Chicken Adana kebab, lettuce, pickles and garlic sauce, rolled in freshly baked lavash. Served with fries.

Döner Entrée

Beef DönerCA$24.99
Marinated beef, slow-roasted and thinly sliced, served with rice and fries.
Chicken DönerCA$24.99
Marinated chicken, slow-roasted and thinly sliced, served with rice and fries.
Mixed DönerCA$25.99
A mixed of beef döner and chicken döner, served with rice and fries.
Beef İskenderCA$28.99
Beef döner over fluffy bread, topped with tomato sauce, yogurt and melted butter.
Chicken İskenderCA$28.99
Chicken döner over fluffy bread, topped with tomato sauce, yogurt and melted butter.

BBQ Entrée

Beef AdanaCA$23.99
Hand-minced beef kebab, seasoned with spices and grilled on skewers. Served with lavash, bulgur and mixed green salad.
Chicken AdanaCA$23.99
Hand-minced chicken kebab, seasoned with spices and grilled on skewers. Served with lavash, bulgur and mixed green salad.
Beyti SarmaCA$28.99
Grilled minced beef wrapped in soft lavash bread, topped with tomato sauce and creamy yogurt. Served with bulgur.
Butcher MeatballCA$22.99
Turkish-style meatballs made from seasoned ground beef and lamb. Served with lavash, bulgur and mixed green salad.
Lamb ChopsCA$37.99
Tender, marinated lamb chops, expertly grilled for a rich and flavorful bite. Served with lavash, bulgur and mixed green salad.
Chicken WingsCA$23.99
Crispy chicken wings marinated in Turkish spices, served with lavash, bulgur, and salad. (10pcs)
Chicken Shish KebabCA$23.99
Chicken cubes marinated in aromatic spices, skewered and grilled. Served with lavash, bulgur and mixed green salad.
Lamb Shish KebabCA$33.99
Lamb cubes marinated in aromatic spices, skewered and grilled. Served with lavash, bulgur and mixed green salad.
Veal Shish KebabCA$32.99
Veal cubes marinated in aromatic spices, skewered and grilled. Served with lavash, bulgur and mixed green salad.

Pan-Fried Entrée & Sautéed

Ali NazikCA$34.99
Tender lamb served on a bed of smoky, velvety eggplant purée. Topped with tomato sauce and yogurt.
Beef SautéCA$25.99
Beef sautéed with aromatic Turkish spices and vegetables. Served with rice.
Chicken Ali NazikCA$32.99
Grilled chicken served on a bed of smoky, velvety eggplant purée. Topped with tomato sauce and yogurt.
Chicken SautéCA$25.99
Chicken sautéed with aromatic Turkish spices and vegetables. Served with rice.
Vegetarian SautéCA$25.99
Mixed vegetables sautéed with aromatic Turkish spices. Served with rice.
Shrimp SautéCA$25.99
Shrimp sautéed with aromatic Turkish spices and vegetables. Served with rice.

Seafood Entrée

Sea BassCA$35.99
Grilled Sea bass served with mixed green salad and baby potato.
DoradoCA$35.99
Grilled Mediterranean Dorado with mixed greens salad and baby potato.
SalmonCA$35.99
Grilled Salmon served with mixed green salad, mashed potato, grilled lemon wedge and cream sauce.
Shrimp Shish KebabCA$25.99
Two skewers of grilled jumbo shrimp served with mixed green salad.

Fresh from Oven

LahmacunCA$17.99
Turkish thin flatbread topped with finely ground meat, vegetables, and spices. Served with a side of fresh salad.
Beef Döner PideCA$22.99
Turkish flatbread topped with beef döner and melted cheese.
Kuşbaşı PideCA$22.99
Turkish flatbread topped with seasoned beef strips and melted cheese.
Chicken Döner PideCA$22.99
Turkish flatbread topped with chicken döner and melted cheese.
Minced Beef PideCA$22.99
Turkish flatbread topped with seasoned minced beef, onions, melted cheese.
Cheese PideCA$17.99
Turkish flatbreads topped with melted cheese.
Chicken PideCA$22.99
Turkish flatbread topped with seasoned chicken breast and melted cheese.
Spinach PideCA$19.99
Turkish flatbread topped with fresh spinach and melted cheese.
Sucuklu PideCA$22.99
Turkish flatbread topped with sliced sucuk and melted cheese.
Vegetarian PideCA$18.99
Turkish flatbread topped with spinach, olives, tomatoes, peppers, mushrooms and melted cheese.

Feast for Sharing

Mixed Grill for 2CA$58.99
1 skewer beef adana, 1 skewer chicken adana, 1 skewer chicken shish kebab, 2pcs butcher meatballs, beef döner & chicken döner. Served with rice and bulgur. Chicken-Only option available.
A La Istanbul Signature Grill for 2CA$91.99
1 skewer beef adana, 1 skewer chicken adana, 1 skewer chicken shish kebab, 1 skewer lamb shish kebab, 2 pcs butcher meatballs, 2 pcs lamb chops, beef döner & chicken döner. Served with rice and bulgur.
A La Istanbul Signature Grill for 4CA$181.99
2 skewers beef adana, 2 skewers chicken adana, 2 skewers chicken shish kebab, 2 skewers lamb shish kebab, 4 pcs butcher meatballs, 4 pcs lamb chops, beef döner & chicken döner. Served with rice and bulgur.

Pasta

Chicken Rigatoni AlfredoCA$25.99
Tender chicken and savory mushrooms tossed with rigatoni pasta in creamy pesto Alfredo sauce.
Spaghetti with MeatballsCA$25.99
Spaghetti in marinara sauce with Turkish meatballs and fresh basil.
MantiCA$27.99
Turkish ravioli filled with minced beef, topped with yogurt, garlic sauce and a drizzle of spiced butter.
Penne ArrabbiataCA$24.99
Penne pasta tossed in spicy marinara sauce, sprinkled with sliced black olives and Parmigiano cheese.
Spaghetti with ShrimpCA$26.99
Spaghetti in creamy tomato-pesto sauce with shrimp, topped with Parmigiano cheese.

Dessert

BaklavaCA$8.99
A sweet pastry of layered phyllo dough, filled with pistachios and honey, baked to golden crisp. (2pcs)
Havuç BaklavaCA$11.99
A twist on classic baklava, featuring phyllo dough, walnut filling and honey, shaped like a carrot (1pcs)
SütlaçCA$9.99
Velvety rice pudding, topped with pistachio.
KunefeCA$12.99
Traditional dessert of crispy phyllo dough filled with sweet cheese and topped with crushed pistachios.
TrileceCA$11.99
Sponge cake soaked in a blend of three milks, with a melt-in-your-mouth texture.
Chocolate Lava CakeCA$11.99
A warm, gooey molten chocolate dessert with fudgy cake, served with vanilla ice cream.

Hot Beverages

Turkish TeaCA$2.99
Turkish CoffeeCA$3.99

Cold Beverages

Bottled WaterCA$1.99
Perier Sparkling WaterCA$3.99
Oasis Orange JuiceCA$3.99
Oasis Cranberry JuiceCA$3.99
Best Mango JuiceCA$3.99
Barbican AppleCA$4.99
Barbican PineappleCA$4.99
Barbican PomegranateCA$4.99
Club SodaCA$2.99
Ginger AleCA$2.99
SpriteCA$2.99
FantaCA$2.99
CokeCA$2.99
Diet CokeCA$2.99
Coke ZeroCA$2.99
Ice TeaCA$3.99
AyranCA$3.99
Uludağ Fruit Flavored SodaCA$3.99
Uludağ Orange Flavored SodaCA$3.99
Uludağ LemonadeCA$3.99
Uludağ Sparkling WaterCA$3.99
Efes Non-Alcoholic PeachCA$3.99
Efes Non-Alcoholic PomegranateCA$3.99
ŞalgamCA$4.99

Reviews

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Reviews from people who have dined at A La Istanbul Turkish Cuisine.

4.6

(20)

4.6Food
4.5Service
4.3Ambience
4.3Value

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20 Reviews

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Claudia
Ottawa3 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 1, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Very fun experience for our first time. The only tiny thing was how rushed it felt. We got our appetizer and halfway through we got our main so I felt a little rushed to eat quickly so my main wouldn’t get cold. This may have been a fluke as the restaurant was very busy when we arrived and I think they were just working hard to get meals out, but it did put a little dampener on the experience. By the end of the meal, things had quieted down and it was more relaxing. The service was good and the food was DELICIOUS. I’m definitely returning.
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Georges
Ottawa2 reviews
4.0
Dined on February 26, 2026
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Good value for money. Good food, nice service. Well located, very close to the market area and shopping center
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Micael
Unspecified1 review
5.0
Dined on February 15, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great experience, amazing food, fast service. Definitely will be back
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Thomas
Naples1 review
2.0
Dined on February 15, 2026
1. Overall 2
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Total chaos. Overbooked. Reservations meant very little
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Guy Gold
Ottawa7 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 4, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The team is amazing, and the customer service was outstanding! Every item we tried on the menu was delicious.
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Pascal
Ottawa14 reviews
4.0
Dined on January 24, 2026
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Bien situé. Nourriture correcte. Bonne présentation.
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Karel Gold
Ottawa2 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 10, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Second time going there, the food and service is great!
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Andrew Gold
Toronto30 reviews
4.0
Dined on December 27, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Our waitress was quite attentive and have been very good refilling our water all night long. However, the place was too loud and there is just too many tables around that we are literally right beside our neighboring table guests elbow to elbow. Other that that, the good was amazingly good and we enjoyed it a lot. Will hope to visit it again in the future.
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Shannon
Ottawa6 reviews
5.0
Dined on December 25, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food the service impeccable great vibe cant wait to go back!!!
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E M Gold
Ottawa5 reviews
5.0
Dined on December 18, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We were a group of 8 celebrating a birthday, they welcomed us very warmly, very friendly and offered us a taste of Turkey, we cannot regret, it was delicious. They served the order very fast and even sang the birthday song with us. We promised to come back. I highly recommend it.
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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
CAN$30 and under
Cuisines
Turkish, Mediterranean, Halal
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 11:00 am–10:30 pm Fri 11:00 am–11:30 pm Sat 10:00 am–11:30 pm Sun 10:00 am–10:30 pm
Phone number
(613) 562-0888
Website
https://alaistanbul.ca/
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
140 Rideau St, Ottawa, ON K1N 5X6
Neighborhood
ByWard Market
Cross street
1 min walk from CF Rideau Centre
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
O-Train (light rail) Red #1 at Rideau Station or Bus routes that serve Rideau Centre include the 11, 14, 16, 5, and 6.
Additional
Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access

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Soups & Salads

Lentil SoupCA$9.99

Soup of the DayCA$9.99

Mixed Green SaladCA$13.99

Ceasar SaladCA$13.99

A La Istanbul House Specialty SaladCA$14.99

Anatolian Shepherd SaladCA$13.99

Mediterranean Harvest SaladCA$17.99

Cold Appetizers

Baba Ganoush*CA$9.99

Cacik*CA$9.99

Ezme*CA$9.99

Humus*CA$9.99

Yaprak SarmaCA$9.99

Çiğ KöfteCA$9.99

ŞakşukaCA$10.99

Mixed Meze (B*, C*, E*, H*)CA$22.99

Hot Appetizers

Grilled Jumbo ShrimpCA$21.99

Sigara BöreğiCA$10.99

Fried CalamariCA$19.99

Sandwiches & Wraps

Tombik Beef Döner SandwichCA$18.99

Tombik Chicken Döner SandwichCA$18.99

Beef Döner WrapCA$18.99

Chicken Döner WrapCA$18.99

Beef Adana WrapCA$18.99

Chicken Adana WrapCA$18.99

Döner Entrée

Beef DönerCA$24.99

Chicken DönerCA$24.99

Mixed DönerCA$25.99

Beef İskenderCA$28.99

Chicken İskenderCA$28.99

BBQ Entrée

Beef AdanaCA$23.99

Chicken AdanaCA$23.99

Beyti SarmaCA$28.99

Butcher MeatballCA$22.99

Lamb ChopsCA$37.99

Chicken WingsCA$23.99

Chicken Shish KebabCA$23.99

Lamb Shish KebabCA$33.99

Veal Shish KebabCA$32.99

Pan-Fried Entrée & Sautéed

Ali NazikCA$34.99

Beef SautéCA$25.99

Chicken Ali NazikCA$32.99

Chicken SautéCA$25.99

Vegetarian SautéCA$25.99

Shrimp SautéCA$25.99

Seafood Entrée

Sea BassCA$35.99

DoradoCA$35.99

SalmonCA$35.99

Shrimp Shish KebabCA$25.99

Fresh from Oven

LahmacunCA$17.99

Beef Döner PideCA$22.99

Kuşbaşı PideCA$22.99

Chicken Döner PideCA$22.99

Minced Beef PideCA$22.99

Cheese PideCA$17.99

Chicken PideCA$22.99

Spinach PideCA$19.99

Sucuklu PideCA$22.99

Vegetarian PideCA$18.99

Feast for Sharing

Mixed Grill for 2CA$58.99

A La Istanbul Signature Grill for 2CA$91.99

A La Istanbul Signature Grill for 4CA$181.99

Pasta

Chicken Rigatoni AlfredoCA$25.99

Spaghetti with MeatballsCA$25.99

MantiCA$27.99

Mixed Meze (B, C, E, H)CA$22.99