Chef Borek
$8.00
Fried filo pastry holds goat cheese and leeks, with tomato marmalade.
“Delicious authentic Turkish food, friendly staff, and a cozy spot in Downtown Pittsburgh close to the historic hotel. Highly recommend!”
Turkish Meze
Havuc Tarator
$7.00
Carrot-yogurt dip with garlic, orange, and a walnut topping.
“Alihan's Turkish roots take Mediterranean cuisine (which I already love) to another level. Every bite we had was delicious. I also couldn't help noticing that all of the servers were smiling and seemed happy, as were their guests, creating an atmosphere almost like a large dinner party. Prepare to be charmed!”
Nuraniye
$7.00
Zucchini meze with yogurt, green onions, parsley, garlic, and cranberries.
“me and my family liked this restaurant. kebabs and appetizers were good. For the first time, we went to a nice Turkish Restaurant outside of Turkey.”
Stuffed Grape Leaves
$7.00
Cooked grape leaves are stuffed with rice, onions, and spices.
“We went here for a birthday dinner with friends. Everyone had a great meal. The hummus and grape leaves were delicious to start. The pomegranate green tea and sparkling tea were also great. I sampled several kebabs and all were delicious. The Turkish delight and Turkish coffee for dessert were also delicious. I would highly recommend.”
Salads
White Bean Salad
$17.00
White beans with chopped vegetables, house dressing, and hard-boiled egg.
“Their lamb sautee was absolutely delicious. We also had shrimp skewers and white bean salad. Truly recommend this place. Amazing!!! No pictures because wasn’t expecting it to be so stunning.”
Shepherd Salad
$16.00
Chopped vegetables and parsley tossed with sumac and house dressing.
“I had a delicious lunch here of the Shepard salad. The staff was very kind and quick. White table cloth, nice patio, and delicious food. Try the lime drink if you have the opportunity!”
Kebabs
Chicken Adana Kebab
$25.00
Ground chicken with peppers and parsley, skewered and chargrilled.
“Excellent food — delicious and fresh. We loved the chicken adana kabobs and the cold appetizer platter. And the homemade bread is excellent! Staff was friendly and helpful too. This is where we bring all of our guests in Pittsburgh!”
Adana Kebab
$30.00
Ground lamb and beef with red pepper, chargrilled tomato, pepper, and salad.
“My mom and I stopped here for dinner before a concert and had a great experience! We started with the Turkish tea which was delicious and served in the most beautiful cups ever! We then got some babaganoush and hummus which were both delicious and had a nice serving size. I had the lamb Adana kebab for dinner and was so impressed with the portion and quality of the food - there will definitely be leftovers! Overall, had a great experience and can’t wait to come back.”
Doner Kebab
Iskender Kebab
$26.00
Doner kebab tops butter bread with yogurt and marinara.
“Iskender Doner, Choban salad and Babaganush was good.”
Doner Kebab
$24.00
Thin-sliced rotisserie lamb and beef come with grilled tomato and salad.
“Stopped in for lunch on Saturday before a show at the Benedum. Service was great. Food was amazing. Highly recommended. I ordered the chicken adana kebab. My wife ordered the doner kebab. We both had Turkish Tea. Also served with warm bread and a dipping oil.”
Falafel
Turkish Style Falafel
$19.00
Fried chickpea patties with parsley and onion over romaine salad.
“Great salads, Turkish falafel, and kebabs, particularly great wait staff who know the menu backwards, and quick service! Zero complaints and we made it to our show on time. Thanks!!!”
Turkish Style Falafel Vegan
$19.00
Falafel made from chickpeas, identified on the menu as vegan.
“Food was delicious. Falafel+Tahini, Chicken and Lamb Kebabs. And the Turkish bread is awesome too. Waiters were super-friendly. Great meal.”
Gyros
Lunch Gyro, Pita, Salad
$14.00
Lamb and beef doner in pita with house salad, gyro sauce, and a chosen side.
“This is an oasis of Turkish cuisine in downtown Pittsburgh! The prices were very reasonable, the food was incredible, and the service was amazing! We were here in the late afternoon so it wasn't very busy and we were seated right away.”
Gyro, pita, fries
$18.00
Gyro served with pita bread and fries; no other components are specified.
“What wonderful food. Though it's been a few years since I lived in Izmir, TU, the turkish fare at Alihan's was as close to real "grandma" turkish cooking as you can get. Delicious food (my wife & I shared the meze plate appetizer & we both had the grilled whole Levrek, plus Turkish coffee), and a great, customer-focused wait staff. Make a reservation as "word is out"--Alihan's is popular!--& being close to the theater district, this restaurant fills up fast! Great food, great service--don't wait--go, go, go!”
Wraps
Wrap Chicken Adana
$13.00
Spiced ground chicken kebab wrapped in flatbread for a handheld meal.
“I was visiting with my family from out of state and was craving some Turkish style food and here we go. Found this gem hidden in the middle of street with delicious food and lovely ambience. The meat and chicken was so juicy and delicious that it reminded of the smell of turkey. This is a place to try for sure and if you are wondering, they serve halal meat.”
Wrap Lamb Adana
$13.00
Seasoned minced lamb grilled on skewers and wrapped in flatbread.
“Delicious Turkish cuisine”
Desserts
Baklava
$7.00
Four baked filo layers with walnuts, finished with house syrup.
“This place is a hidden gem in downtown Pittsburgh! The food is incredibly flavorful and beautifully presented. I had the chicken shish and it was cooked to perfection tender, juicy, and full of spice. The hummus was creamy and fresh, and the baklava was the perfect sweet finish. The staff is kind and attentive, and the atmosphere is cozy but elegant. Definitely one of my new favorite spots for Mediterranean food.”
Turkish Delight
$6.00
A chewy, sweet Turkish confection cut into bite-sized pieces.
“This was hands down the best turkish food i got to experience. We came in to visit this weekend and would 10/10 recommend this place”
Kunefe
$10.00
Warm shredded pastry layered with cheese and sweet syrup.
“Absolutely great experience! I had the Adana lamb kabab and tried the falafel, so yummy and crunchy. Also, the kunafa was delicious! Our waitress was so sweet and helpful. Thank you :)”
Sutlac Rice Pudding
$7.00
A Turkish-style rice pudding, a dessert made with tender rice.
“We had an exceptional meal on 2/3. The cuisine used all fresh ingredients and was full of flavor. We tried the specialty dinner Iskender Kebab, lentil soup called Mercimek Chorba and an order of mini falafel. Everything was delicious. We finished off our meal with Turkish coffee that is now a new favorite of ours and some rice pudding and tiramisu. Would highly recommend if you are in Pittsburgh. Our server was very attentive and kind. We were traveling with our 2 year old and she was in love with the fresh Turkish bread.”
