Bosporus

3.9 (355)

£26 to £40

Turkish

7-9 Leicester Square, London, WC2H 7NA

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Romantic
Great for outdoor dining

Are you ready to experience true authentic Turkish cuisine in London’s Leicester Square this year? We began our story in Dubai and now open a new chapter in London.

We vow to deliver the “Turkish roots and culture of yesterday while meeting the highest quality and standards of today”. We aim to transport you to the streets of Istanbul without leaving the Capital’s heart.

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
£26 to £40
Cuisines
Turkish, Lebanese, Breakfast
Hours of operation
Mon–Fri 12:00 pm–10:30 pm Sat, Sun 10:00 am–10:30 pm
Website
https://thebosporus.co.uk/
Payment options
Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Private party facilities
Let Bosporus London play the perfect host and make your special occasion a memorable one. We host events including private breakfasts, lunches and dinners, corporate meetings, standing receptions with canapés and party packages for special celebrations. We will endeavor to make your event a success, whatever the occasion. Our stunning outdoor terrace looking onto Leicester Square will give any event the wow factor you’re looking for. Our indoor space can seat up to 100 guests and for larger standing groups of up to 150 guests. The terrace can hold 120 seated and 150 standing.

Location
7-9 Leicester Square, London, WC2H 7NA
Neighborhood
Leicester Square
Parking details
None
Public transit
LEICESTER SQUARE, PICCADILLY CIRCUS,SOHO
Additional
Beer, Beer Garden, Cafe, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Istanbul Breakfast£16.00
Cheese, cold meats, su burak cheese, olives, honey, pekmez, butter, mixed vegetable platter & fresh juice
Bosporus Breakfast
Cheese, cold meats, su burak cheese, olives, honey, pekmez, butter, mixed vegetable platter & fresh juice
- For 2 Persons£28.00
Sultan Breakfast
Cheese, cold meats, su burak cheese, olives, honey, pekmez, butter, mixed vegetable platter & fresh juice
- for 4 Persons£58.00
Bread£2.50

Eggs

Eggs£9.00
with Sucuk
Turkish Eggs£8.50
with Tomatoes, Onions & Peppers

Simit

Plain Simit£3.00
Stuffed Simit
choose from
- Halloumi Cheese with Vegetables£9.00
- Smoked Turkey & Cheese£9.00

Soups & Fresh Salads

Soups

Mercimek£6.50
Slow cooked lentil soup with potatoes and turmeric
Soup of the Day£6.50

Fresh Salads

Turkish Shepherd's Salad£7.90
A traditional Turkish salad with a unique mint flavor, fresh vegetables and a touch of sumac powder
Rocca Salad£7.50
A lovely mix of Rocca leaves and cherry tomato garnished with olive oil and pomegranate sauce
Chicken Salad£11.00
A delicious salad made with grilled chicken and a combination of fresh vegetables
Bosporus Signature Salad£11.00
A very rich salad made with Tulum Cheese, walnuts, raisins and pomegranate seeds

Mezze & Cold Starters

Hummus£7.50
A creamy and silky chickpea puree mixed with tahini sauce and garnished with olive oil
Babaganush£8.50
A gentle Turkish mezze made with char grilled aubergines and fresh garlic
Moutabel£8.50
A chunky and smoky eggplant dip mixed with yogurt and tahini sauce
Muhammara£8.50
A sweet and creamy roasted red pepper and walnut dip garnished with olive oil
Aci Ezme£7.50
A very popular Turkish mezze made with a spicy pepper paste and tomato
Yoğurtlu Patlican£8.50
A creamy combination of yogurt and soft cheese served with fried eggplant and a hint of chili powder
Cacik£7.50
A fresh and creamy yogurt and cucumber dip, flavored with fresh mint and garlic
Mixed Appetizers Platter£21.00
A fine selection of Bosporus best mezzes to share with your family and friends

Hot Starters

Hummus with Meat£12.00
A silky chickpea hummus topped with char-grilled lamb cubes
Sigara Boregi£7.50
Fried pastry rolls filled with cheese and parsley
Ceviz Içli Köfte£10.50
Fried meatballs made with bulgur and filled with minced lamb, walnuts and cumin
Yaprak Sarma£10.50
Steamed vine leaves rolls filled with lamb served with yogurt and iskender sauce
Mini Lahmacun£7.50
Oven baked mini Turkish flatbread topped with minced lamb, tomato and peppers
Sigara Pastirma£9.50
Fried pastry rolls filled with cheese and pastirma
Mixed Hot Appetizers
A fine selection of Bosporus best shareable hot starters, contains two pieces from: sigara pastirma, Bosporus icli kofte, ceviz icli kofte and sigara boregi
- For 2 Persons£21.00

From the Oven

Lahmacun Regular£9.75
Thin and crispy Turkish flatbread topped with a slow cooked sauce made with minced meat, tomato and peppers
Antep Lahmacun£9.75
Thin and crispy Turkish flatbread topped with a slow cooked spicy sauce made with minced meat, tomato and peppers
Cheese Pide£9.25
Tasty and delicious Turkish flatbread topped with a salty and tangy cheese mix
Ispanakli Pide£11.00
Vegetarian Turkish closed pide filled with spinach and capsicum
Pide with Sucuk & Cheese£12.50
Rich and nice Turkish flatbread topped with beef sausage and cheese
Meat Chops Pide£16.00
Tasteful and rich Turkish flatbread topped with a slow cooked sauce made with chopped meat, tomato and peppers
Pide with Pastirma & Cheese£12.50
Rich and nice Turkish flatbread topped with pastirma and cheese

Saç & Kabbab

Saç

Beef Saç Kavurma£24.00
Popular and authentic Turkish dish made with a tasty Turkish rice surrounded by a sautéed beef and vegetables
Chicken Saç Kavurma£19.00
Popular and authentic Turkish dish made with a appetizing Turkish rice surrounded by a sautéed chicken and vegetables
Shrimp Saç Kavurma£24.00
Popular and authentic Turkish dish made with a appetizing Turkish rice surrounded by a sautéed shrimp and vegetables

Grills

Adana Kebab£22.00
Char-grilled hand-made skewers of minced spicy lamb kebab served on lavash bread and sided by bulgur rice
Urfa Kebab£22.00
Char-grilled hand-made skewers of minced lamb kebab served on lavash bread and sided by bulgur rice
Chicken Adana Kebab£19.50
Char-grilled hand-made skewers of minced chicken kebab served on lavash bread and sided by bulgur rice
Bosporus Mixed Grill£26.00
A beautiful grill selection made with adana kebab, urfa kebab, lamb shish, tavuk shish, lamb chops served on lavash bread and sided by bulgur rice
- Two Persons£49.50
- Family£74.00
Kuzu Pirzola£25.50
Roasted lamb chops served on lavash bread and sided by bulgur rice
Beyti Kebab£23.00
Minced lamb meat gently wrapped in a spicy bread and served with yogurt and iskender sauce
Cöp Shish£24.00
Char-grilled lamb served on lavash bread and sided by bulgur rice
Lamb Shish Kebab£24.00
Char-grilled lamb cubes served on lavash bread and sided by bulgur rice
Lamb Ribs£23.00
Tavuk Shish Kebab£21.00
Char-grilled chicken cubes served on lavash bread and sided by bulgur rice

Main Course & Seafood

Main Course

Et Sote£28.00
Small pieces of sautéed tenderloin beef cooked with iskender sauce, capsicum, tomato and onion
Tavuk Sote£23.00
Small pieces of sautéed tender chicken cooked with iskender sauce, capsicum, tomato and onion
Manti£16.00
Turkish filled pasta served in a delicate garlic yogurt sauce and garnished with a drizzle of iskender sauce
Testi Kebab£34.00
Beautifully cooked in a pottery jar, this beef tenderloin is served with sautéed vegetables and potatoes
Iskandar Kabbab Beef£21.50
Beautifully cooked on a vertical spit and cut into very thin slices, this beef meat is served with Turkish rice and salad
Iskandar Kabbab Chicken£19.00
Nicely cooked on a vertical spit and cut into very thin slices, this chicken meat is served with Turkish rice and a salad

Seafood

Jumbo Karides£26.00
Juicy and sweet, these jumbo prawn have been marinated in olive oil and lemon juice to give you the best flavor
Steak Salmon£22.00
Grilled salmon fillet served with the perfect combination of sautéed vegetables and potatoes
Grilled Sea Bass£24.00
A very rich and tender seabass served with a selection of sautéed vegetables and potatoes

Steaks

Antrikot Steak
A tender and juicy steak of beef served with a side of your choice
- 250g£26.00
New York Steak
A tasty grilled striploin steaks served with a side of your choice
- 250g£22.00
T. Bone Steak
Tender and juicy, this short loin grilled beef is served with a side of your choice
- 500g£28.00
Lokum Steak
Four beef tenderloin steaks served with a side of your choice
- 250g£24.00
Kaşarli Cheese Köfte
Three hand-made minced meat koftes filled with kasar cheese, served with aci ezme and a side of your choice
- 250g£19.50
Dana Şaşlik
Tasty thin sliced tenderloin beef marinated in our special soy sauce and served with a side of your choice Calories
- 250g£28.00
Chicken Şaşlik£22.00
Marinated chicken breast with cooking cream and soy sauce, grilled with fresh onion slices and parmesan cheese, served with french fries on the side
Asado 1 Portion
Gently cooked to obtain the best texture our asado is uniquely tender and juicy, sided by a side of your choice
- 625g£32.00

Bosburger

Served with French Fries

Angus Burger£18.00
Cheesy and juicy this burger is made with premium angus beef, topped with fresh leaves and served with a side of your choice
Asado Burger£28.00
Asado beef in special bun, topped with cheddar cheese and caramelized onion, served with a side of your choice

Wraps & Sandwiches

Served with Mixed Pickles & French Fries

Harbiye Dürüm£16.00
A skewer of your favorite meat nicely wrapped with veggies in a tortilla bread
Chicken Harbiye Dürüm£14.00
A skewer of your favorite chicken nicely wrapped with veggies in a tortilla bread

Kids Menu

Izgara Tavuk£10.00
Grilled chicken breast, served with french friers and a fresh juice
Kids Burger
Mini juicy burger made with premium angus beef, topped with fresh leaves and served with french fries and fresh juice
- 100g£10.00

Desserts & Fruits

Mixed Baklava£12.00
A selection of our best authentic Turkish baklavas which includes sarma baklava, classic baklava and sobiet baklava
Classic Baklava£12.00
Authentic Turkish baklava made with handmade phyllo pastry, sugar syrup and pistachio
Künefe£12.00
Traditional Turkish dessert made with a crispy dough filled with Akkawi cheese and sugar syrup, garnished with pistachio
Künefe with Ice Cream£13.00
Traditional Turkish dessert made with a crispy dough filled with Akkawi cheese and sugar syrup, garnished with pistachio and served with Turkish ice cream
Künefe with Chocolate£13.00
Traditional Turkish dessert made with a crispy dough filled with Akkawi cheese and sugar syrup, garnished with pistachio and topped with Nutella chocolate
Baklava with Ice Cream£14.00
Authentic Turkish baklava made with handmade phyllo pastry, sugar syrup, pistachio and served with Turkish ice cream
Sütlac£8.00
Authentic Traditional Turkish pudding made with rice, milk and vanilla and sprinkle with pistachio

Shisha Corner

1 shisha for 2 people. Extra head (half price). Fruit head extra 10£

Al-Fakher

Double Apple£47.00
Cherry£47.00
Nakhla£47.00
Grape£47.00
Mint£47.00
Strawberr£47.00
Peach£47.00
Kiwi£47.00
Watermelon£47.00
Vanilla£47.00
Sweetmelon£47.00
Pomegranate£47.00
Mango£47.00
Lemon£47.00
Orange£47.00
Blueberry£47.00

Starbuzz

Blue Mist£55.00
Pirate's Cave£55.00
Frozen Blueberry£55.00
Frozen Apple£55.00
Frozen Rasberry£55.00
White Gummy Bear£55.00
Tropical£55.00
Pink Lemonade£55.00
Skittles£55.00
Sex on the Beach£55.00
Code 69£55.00
Citrus Mist£55.00
Irish Peach£55.00
Wild Mango£55.00
Iron Bru£55.00

Alcoholic Shisha

Hennessy£145.00
Vodka£145.00
Russian Standard Vodka£145.00
Chivas£145.00
Absinthe£145.00

What 355 people are saying

Bosporus reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

3.9

3.9 based on all time ratings

4.0Food
3.9Service
3.9Ambience
3.6Value

Noise • Energetic

355 Reviews

ZE
ZEINA
London1 review
3.0
Dined on July 30, 2022
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
The staff need to be way faster! They took one hour to bring a dessert!
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Danial
London1 review
2.0
Dined on July 19, 2022
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
The food portion Got very small and quality isn’t that good now which it was few months back
BosporusResponded on July 30, 2022
Sorry to her about that Daniel, we promise to do better next time! The Bosporus team!
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WSSC1 Gold
San Francisco21 reviews
1.0
Dined on July 16, 2022
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
This place is to be avoided: from the misspelled name to the awful decor, the poor and slow service, and finally the terrible versions of classic Turkish dishes, this was by far the worst meal experience we’ve ever had in London. Take it from an actual Turk: the food and hospitality here are NOT in any way representative of the true Turkish cuisine.
BosporusResponded on July 30, 2022
Dear, we are sorry you feel this way. However if you could be a bit more specific about misspelled name, and terrible version of classic Turkish dishes. we have high reviews based on our food and service. we apologize your experience didn't match your expectations. we promise to do better next time! The Bosporus team!
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OT
OpenTable Diner
London3 reviews
3.0
Dined on July 13, 2022
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
It's good but not wow
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OpenTable Diner
London1 review
4.0
Dined on July 1, 2022
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We visited this restaurant for a friends birthday dinner on Friday night but the restaurant wasn’t too busy. We had a great time, the team were so friendly and very attentive. The food tasted amazing, great balance of flavours and spices. However, our orders arrived very quickly and wasn’t piping hot, just warm. Nevertheless, we really enjoyed the food and overall, had a great time celebrating our friends birthday.
BosporusResponded on July 7, 2022
Thank you for the amazing feedback dear! We hope to see you soon at The Bosporus
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DeeD
Cambridge2 reviews
2.0
Dined on June 29, 2022
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
It is located on a very busy street. Food is ok but not great. Service quality is definitely below to standard for a restaurant. The place mainly focuses to attract tourists, so if you are looking for a good and quality place to eat, this is not for you!
BosporusResponded on July 7, 2022
Dear Deed, We are sorry you feel this way, specially given that we are well known for our excellent service, something has gotten wrong. We hope to see you again at The Bosporus, and to change your impression on us!
1 person found this helpful
OT
OpenTable Diner Gold
Houston66 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 22, 2022
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very pleasant place, delicious food and great service. Clean and not noisy.
BosporusResponded on July 7, 2022
Thank you for the lovely feedback dear! come and see us again at The Bosporus
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OpenTable Diner
London1 review
5.0
Dined on June 12, 2022
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely meal and atmosphere
BosporusResponded on June 19, 2022
Thank you for your feedback dear, come snd see us again soon! The Bosporus team
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HRRR
London1 review
1.0
Dined on June 11, 2022
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
0 reason to book if you intend to go for an outdoors seat for shisha on a busy day. You will be told to join the queue. Shrug
BosporusResponded on June 19, 2022
Dear, we are sorry that you were unsatisfied, but surely there has been an error and we will look at it. kindly reach us on leicestersquare@thebosporus.co.uk to talk about it in details.
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SS
SemraS
London1 review
5.0
Dined on June 11, 2022
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was a lovely evening with great food. The staff were extremely kind and accommodating. Many thanks!
BosporusResponded on June 19, 2022
Dear Semra, Thank you for the awesome feedback, we indeed work hard for reviews like yours. come and see us again soon at The Bospporus
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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
£26 to £40
Cuisines
Turkish, Lebanese, Breakfast
Hours of operation
Mon–Fri 12:00 pm–10:30 pm Sat, Sun 10:00 am–10:30 pm
Website
https://thebosporus.co.uk/
Payment options
Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Private party facilities
Let Bosporus London play the perfect host and make your special occasion a memorable one. We host events including private breakfasts, lunches and dinners, corporate meetings, standing receptions with canapés and party packages for special celebrations. We will endeavor to make your event a success, whatever the occasion. Our stunning outdoor terrace looking onto Leicester Square will give any event the wow factor you’re looking for. Our indoor space can seat up to 100 guests and for larger standing groups of up to 150 guests. The terrace can hold 120 seated and 150 standing.

Location
7-9 Leicester Square, London, WC2H 7NA
Neighborhood
Leicester Square
Parking details
None
Public transit
LEICESTER SQUARE, PICCADILLY CIRCUS,SOHO
Additional
Beer, Beer Garden, Cafe, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Bosporus

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Breakfast

Istanbul Breakfast£16.00

Bosporus Breakfast

Sultan Breakfast

Bread£2.50

Eggs

Eggs£9.00

Turkish Eggs£8.50

Simit

Plain Simit£3.00

Stuffed Simit

Soups & Fresh Salads

Soups

Mercimek£6.50

Soup of the Day£6.50

Fresh Salads

Turkish Shepherd's Salad£7.90

Rocca Salad£7.50

Chicken Salad£11.00

Bosporus Signature Salad£11.00

Mezze & Cold Starters

Hummus£7.50

Babaganush£8.50

Moutabel£8.50

Muhammara£8.50

Aci Ezme£7.50

Yoğurtlu Patlican£8.50

Cacik£7.50

Mixed Appetizers Platter£21.00

Hot Starters

Hummus with Meat£12.00

Sigara Boregi£7.50

Ceviz Içli Köfte£10.50

Yaprak Sarma£10.50

Mini Lahmacun£7.50

Sigara Pastirma£9.50

Mixed Hot Appetizers

From the Oven

Lahmacun Regular£9.75

Antep Lahmacun£9.75

Cheese Pide£9.25

Ispanakli Pide£11.00

Pide with Sucuk & Cheese£12.50

Meat Chops Pide£16.00

Pide with Pastirma & Cheese£12.50

Saç & Kabbab

Saç

Beef Saç Kavurma£24.00

Chicken Saç Kavurma£19.00

Shrimp Saç Kavurma£24.00

Grills

Adana Kebab£22.00

Urfa Kebab£22.00

Chicken Adana Kebab£19.50

Bosporus Mixed Grill£26.00

Kuzu Pirzola£25.50

Beyti Kebab£23.00

Cöp Shish£24.00

Lamb Shish Kebab£24.00

Lamb Ribs£23.00

Tavuk Shish Kebab£21.00

Main Course & Seafood

Main Course

Et Sote£28.00

Tavuk Sote£23.00

Manti£16.00

Testi Kebab£34.00

Iskandar Kabbab Beef£21.50

Iskandar Kabbab Chicken£19.00

Seafood

Jumbo Karides£26.00

Steak Salmon£22.00

Grilled Sea Bass£24.00

Steaks

Antrikot Steak