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3711 Greenville Ave. Dallas, TX 75206

214-826-7788

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Best Hummus
Award Winner 2010

Cuisine(s): Deli, Greek, Mediterranean, Middle Eastern

Hours: Daily 11am-9pm

Price: $$

Payment Types: All Major Credit Cards
Attire: casual

Features: Patio/Sidewalk Dining, Takeout, Delivery, Private Party, Catering, Banquet Facilities, Wheelchair Accessible, Kid Friendly, Vegetarian Friendly, Prix Fixe

Serving: Dinner, Lunch

Entertainment: Live Entertainment
Alcohol: Beer/Wine

Reservations: Accepted, Not Accepted

Parking: Free, Street

Description

This shop boasts it has the best hummus in Dallas, but what it really gives you is the option of teleportation to the Mediterranean or New York when you enter under the yellow awning. Customers can order myriad mezze at this sister joint to Café Izmir up the street. Among the most popular mezze are the falafel and tzatziki sauce. Try the cheese plate, perhaps a gyro or eegra or an eggplant dip. Wash it down with a demitasse of the rich, knock-you-off-the-stool Turkish coffee at the curvilinear bar or get anything for take-out, like the flatbread pizzas. Either way, what you'll experience is a sampling of the cuisines born at the center of the ancient world.

2010 | Best Hummus

You won't find many bottles of Listerine in the bathroom of a restaurant, but after a taste of the hummus at Cafe Izmir, you know exactly why it's there: The hummus is packed with so much garlicky goodness that only a true aficionado can appreciate it. But rest assured that if the garlic is too much for you, "date night" hummus is available, and it's the same blend of sesame seed butter, whipped garbanzo beans, olive oil and spices that makes the regular hummus so smooth, creamy and delish.... More »
2005 | Best Middle Eastern Restaurant

Don't speak. Don't speak. Not after siphoning a dab of Café Izmir's hummus. You'll flatten everyone within a 40-yard radius. This is why Café Izmir should be the first stop for cops after the doughnut shop. Dallas police could use Café Izmir hummus instead of pepper spray and Taser guns to subdue common criminals and jaywalkers--such is the garlic shock; such is the smooth allure. But that's not all Café Izmir has to water your eyes. They have brisk tabouli,... More »
2003 | Best Delivery

Part of the experience of the Izmir order is the personality of the husband-and-wife team (Mehdi and Faye Nazari, an uncle and aunt of the owners Beau and Ali) that usually answers the phone. Mehdi's got an amazingly accented voice that is welcoming and calming (for those of us who hate phoning in an order). And both he and Faye are fantastic at helping the undecided choose what to order. The chicken and arugula sandwich on marble rye bread is amazingly bold. Chicken schnitzel is a true... More »
2003 | Best Middle Eastern Restaurant

Café Izmir has all the staples: briskly fresh tabbouleh, velvety-smooth and nutty hummus (among the best you'll find anywhere), warm, thick pita bread and deliciously juicy lamb, beef and chicken. But the best part of Café Izmir is the tapas offerings, little plates of mixed olives, dolmas, grilled asparagus and beef and chicken kabobs, among other nibbles. On Tuesdays the tapas plates are just two bucks, along with $14 bottles of wine from an eclectic list that includes... More »
2002 | Best Middle Eastern Restaurant

Lots of eateries in Dallas capture the cuisine tucked between the near and far of East. But only Café Izmir does it with a dazzling display of poise. The wine list is broad but simple, with a handful of Greek and Lebanese wines included. Dolmas are fresh and supple. Salads are cheek-slap fresh. Tabouli is dazzlingly brisk. Lamb roll is juicy and broad. Kabobs are tender, with a tasty char coat. And while we can't vouch for the Café Izmir claim that it makes the best hummus on... More »

Dada Opens Venue's Former Green Room Space As New Dive Bar Concept Called The Red Door

By Pete Freedman | Fri, July 1, 2011

This past Sunday night in Deep Ellum, the folks behind Dada officially opened their side-room space, which had been previously used as the venue's green room and by the previous owners as "The Listeni... More »
Chick Pea Smirk

By Mark Stuertz | Thu, July 18, 2002

If there's one thing Café Izmir founder Ali Nazary is passionate about, it's donar k-bobs, at least for now. Though it may sound like a fund-raiser for a thousand Roberts, donar k-bobs are actually the Greek treat known as gyros (not pronounced li... More »
Take your time

By Mary Brown Malouf | Thu, May 30, 1996

Jack Nicholson's famous sandwich tantrum in Five Easy Pieces has been referenced so often, it's become a bit of folklore that exists apart from the movie. His point, made so vehemently about the toast, was: Restaurants are supposed to serve you fi... More »

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schambers30 | Dallas, TX | 75 Reviews

| Mon, November 22, 2010

Great spot for birthdays with a group!
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Mallory19 | Dallas, TX | 451 Reviews

| Fri, May 14, 2010

Great Deli!
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kristie712 | Dallas, TX | 43 Reviews

| Wed, January 12, 2011

Best hummus!
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Main Menu

Family Style Dinner - Mezza
We Recommend A Combination Of Cold Tapas (most Of Which Serve As Great Appetizers) And Hot Tapas (as A Main Course)

$2.00

Pita Bread
hot slices of pita bread

$5.25

Hummus - Known As Dallas' Best
a blend of sesame seed butter, whipped garbanzo beans, garlic, dairy, olive oil and touch of izmir spices

$5.25

"date Night" Hummus (garlic Free)
a blend of sesame seed butter, whipped garbanzo beans, dairy, olive oil and a touch of izmir spices

$3.95

Tabouli
fresh chopped parsley and tomatoes mixed with cracked wheat soaked in a marinade of olive oil and lemon juice

$3.95

Ziziki (great Compliment For Beef Kabob Or Lamb)
a blend of sliced cucumber, fresh yogurt, minced garlic and dill seasoning

$5.95

Babaganoush
a savory mixture of tender grilled baby eggplant, tahini and izmir spices

$5.95

Eegra (grilled Eggplant Dip Served Warm)
a savory mixture of tender grilled baby eggplant, minced tomatoes, sautéed onions and izmir spices

$8.95

Izmir Cheese Plate (great Wine Companion)
assortment of mediterranean cheeses, grapes, walnuts, fresh herbs, roasted garlic, olives and pita bread

Family Style Dinner - Vegetarian

$6.25

Grilled Veggies
fresh vegetables sautéed and then grilled

$3.95

Falafel
mashed chick peas, garlic, soy sesame seed and parsley deep fried to a golden brown

$3.95

Mom's Saffron Rice
fluffy, buttery steamed rice with a touch of saffron

$5.95

Grilled Asparagus
vegetarian favorite! sautéed and grilled spears of asparagus

$3.95

Veggie Dolmas
rice, lentil beans and garlic wrapped in grape leaves then marinated in fresh lemon-lime juice and olive oil

$3.50

Baked Sweet Potato
caramelized and oven baked sweet potatoes

$5.95

Grilled Portabella Mushrooms
marinated, sautéed and grilled to mouth watering perfection

Family Style Dinner - Salads

$5.95

Russian Chicken Salad
mom's specialty! shredded chicken breast, potatoes, egg whites, pickles, carrots and sweet peas blended together with izmir spices

$3.95

Turkish Salad
fresh tomatoes, cucumbers and onions marinated with olive oil and lemon juice

$3.25

Mediterranean Coleslaw
shredded cabbage and carrots topped with a tangy lemon pepper dressing

$3.95

Greek Salad
romaine lettuce, kalamata olives, feta cheese, sweet red onions and cucumbers with a balsamic dijon dressing

Family Style Dinner - Meats

$3.95

Cabbage Roll
fresh cabbage stuffed with seasoned beef and izmir spices baked in fresh tomato and basil

$3.95

Piroshki
spiced beef, vegetables, and goat cheese wrapped in lavash bread then sautéed until crisp

$4.25

Lamb Roll
slow roasted shredded leg of lamb with pico de gallo wrapped in a hot tortilla

$4.25

Beef Kabob - A Persian Specialty
juicy, char grilled, seasoned lean ground beef

$5.50

Chicken Kabob
marinated chicken breast filet on a skewer, char grilled to perfection

Grilled Lamb Chops - An Izmir Must Have
marinated grilled chops served with sweet potatoes

$8.95

Grilled Quail
marinated quail on a bed of honey champagne couscous

$8.95

Grilled Shrimp
saffron infused shrimp over bell peppers and sautéed mushrooms

$8.95

Pomegranate Shrimp
shrimp sautéed in white wine, garlic and pomegranate sauce

$8.95

Coconut Shrimp
coconut battered jumbo shrimp with orange marmalade sauce

$10.95

Grilled Tenderloin Kabob
juicy tenderloin marinated and grilled to perfection

Family Style Dinner - Side Dishes

$3.50

Roasted Or Marinated Garlic

$5.00

Mixed Olives

$2.50

Grilled Tomatoes

$2.50

Roasted Seasonal Hot Peppers

Desserts

Crème Brûlée
a classic homemade stove top, rich vanilla custard with caramelized sugar capping

Greek Cake
grilled vanilla pound cake topped with seasonal fruit, vanilla ice cream, sweet fangelico sauce and whip cream

Strawberry Rolette
vanilla cake layered with light homemade rosewater whip cream, then rolled with fresh strawberries

Baklava
a traditional mediterranean favorite! thin layers of filo pastry with a mixture of crushed pistachio nuts, rose water and sweet honey sauce

Chocolate Mousse Cake
light chocolate cake layered with chocolate moose and topped with chocolate shavings

Izmir Special Dessert
mixture of baklava, fresh baked butter pound cake quarters, strawberries, blue bell vanilla ice cream, sweet frangelico sauce and whip cream

Turkish Coffee
a rich, flavorful imported mediterranean coffee made with milk and sugar to pep you up, also available in decaf

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Izmir Market & Deli

3711 Greenville Ave. Dallas, TX 75206

214-826-7788

Description

2010 | Best Hummus

2005 | Best Middle Eastern Restaurant

2003 | Best Delivery

2003 | Best Middle Eastern Restaurant

2002 | Best Middle Eastern Restaurant

Dada Opens Venue's Former Green Room Space As New Dive Bar Concept Called The Red Door

By Pete Freedman | Fri, July 1, 2011

Chick Pea Smirk

By Mark Stuertz | Thu, July 18, 2002

Take your time

By Mary Brown Malouf | Thu, May 30, 1996

schambers30 | Dallas, TX | 75 Reviews

Mallory19 | Dallas, TX | 451 Reviews

kristie712 | Dallas, TX | 43 Reviews

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