Cafe Mangal

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FINE DINING MEDITERRANEAN STYLE CUISINE

Café Mangal's menu is "Mediterranean & American" and greatly influenced by Turkish Cuisine. The seventeen countries that surround the Mediterranean Sea have a rich tradition of food. Serving fine food from throughout the region and Turkish cuisine that has a long and rich history from its Central Asian roots to its refinement under the Ottoman Empire. You will find classics from this great culinary tradition throughout the Middle East and Mediterranean.

THE BEST MEDITERRANEAN RESTAURANT

The family that keeps making Café Mangal more and more special over the last 12 years has been involved in the food business since the 19th century. From living in Anatolian villages to Istanbul, they have honed a wide variety of cuisine and unique and traditional methods of fixing it just right. They want you to experience their warmth of hospitality and have customers feel comfortable as they enjoy the delicious food, excellent coffee and fine teas.

The motto at Cafe Mangal is "Smile, Serve, and Share."

FINE DINING MEDITERRANEAN AT DINNER

Your dining experience is always special at Café Mangal. Enjoy a delightful café atmosphere with fine table settings and cuisine made from the freshest and highest quality ingredients. There is always a broad selection of culinary treats starting with soups and appetizers and moving to second and main courses. The desserts are homemade and follow the special recipe that makes Café Mangal’s cuisine so special.

FINE DINING MEDITERRANEAN PARTIAL DINNER MENU

Soups by Cup or Bowl you may find on any given day. Please ask about our featured bowl of soup.

Lentil
Cream of Broccoli
Chicken Tortellini
Chicken Noodle
Tomato Rice
Potato Leek
Hungarian Mushroom
Mediterranean Eggplant and Zucchini

Salads

Coban Salad - Mesclun, tomatoes, cucumber, green peppers, and black olives
Arugula, Radicchio, and Roasted Pear Salad - Topped with roquefort, cinnamon sugared walnuts, and chives
Layered Tomato and Mozzarella Salad - Field greens, fresh basil, tomato, mozzarella, and balsamic vinaigrette
Avocado, Hearts of Palm, and Grapefruit Salad - Arugula with pink grapefruit sections, avocado, citrus dressing, and hearts of palm
Arugula Salad with Poached Figs & Prosciutto di Parma - Baby arugula, figs, prosciutto, pine nuts, vermont goat cheese & balsamic vinaigrette
Mediterranean Salad with Feta Cheese - Mesclun, tomatoes, cucumber, green peppers, red onion and black olives



Appetizers

Baked Vermont Goat Cheese - Goat cheese with tomatoes, shallots, pesto, extra virgin olive oil, and toast crisps
Pastirma with Halloumi Cheese - Warm Basturma (air-dried, cured, and spiced beef slices) wrapped around Halloumi cheese from Cyprus, served with tomato and basil
Turkish Meze Combination Platter - A combination of our five different mezes: Haydari, Humus, Kisir, Kabak, and Havuc
Meze Plates*
Humus: Mashed chickpeas, tahini, olive oil, garlic, lemon juice and cayenne pepper
Imam Bayildi
One of the most notable Turkish zeytinyagli (olive oil) dishes. Mediterranean eggplant stuffed with onion, garlic & tomatoes then simmered in extra virgion olive oil
Saksuka (Eggplant)
Fried eggplant with green peppers, tomatoes, and garlic yogurt

Second Courses

Yogurtlu Lamb Kebab - Grilled minced lamb (shish kofte) served on Pide bread topped with tomato sauce and yogurt, served with sliced onions, garlic, parsley, sumac, tomato, green peppers, and radish
Aegean Grilled Sea Bass - Whole Aegean sea bass grilled served with boiled potatoes, arugula & raddish salad
Homemade Turkish Borek with Feta Cheese - Baked pastry layers filled with feta cheese and parsley, with a side of Turkish salad
Turkish Sarma (Stuffed Grape Leaves) - Grape leaves, ground beef, rice, onions, tomato paste, and parsley served with tomato sause, drizzle of yogurt, and fresh mint
Turkish Lahmacun - Thin dough spread with a layer of ground beef and lamb with tomatoes, onions, peppers, and Turkish spices

Main Courses

Chicken Breast Dardanelle - Breast of chicken baked in a casserole with artichokes, tomato, feta, olives, scallions, oregano and extra virgin olive oil



Mediterranean Grilled Chicken Skewers with Turkish Tahini Sauce - Chicken breast marinated in olive oil, oregano, scallions, garlic, cumin, lemon juice, parsley served with bell peppers, rice pilaf, and Turkish sesame sauce



Chicken Sauté Milanese - Chicken breast with parmesan crust, Prosciutto di Parma, mushrooms, diced tomatoes, capers, olives, scallions, and lemon



Turkish Beef Shish Kebab with Peppers and Onions - Grilled beef skewers with assorted bell peppers and onions, marinated with olive oil, garlic, oregano, black pepper, parsley, served with rice pilaf, and vegetable salad



Mangal's Grilled Tenderloin Strips - Thin Beef tenderloin strips seasoned with oregano, salt &pepper served with julienne of assorted yellow, green & red peppers, demi-glace sauce and rice



Aged New York Sirloin Steak with Sautéed Onions - Aged New York sirloin steak with grilled onions and thyme butter glaze



Australian Rack of Lamb - Rack of lamb with pomegranate, cumin, thyme, and poached figs served with garlic mashed potatoes



Grilled Wild Red Snapper with Saffron Rice and Tomato Sauce - Red Snapper filet served over saffron rice with peas & carrots, fresh Mediterranean style tomato sauce and chopped cilantro



Baked Halibut in Pine Nut Crust with Dill - Halibut filet baked in toasted pine nuts with dill, chardonnay, and butter served with arugula and radish salad



Orange Glazed Garlic Shrimp with Raki - Large prawns marinated in yogurt and cumin, baked in a foil pouch with garlic, extra virgin olive oil, orange slices, and aniseliquor



Grilled Vegetables with Vegan Pilaf and Tomato Tapenade - Grilled vegetables, eggplant, zucchini, beans, green peppers, sweet onions, red peppers, and tomato (no dairy or meat products)





Specials

Swordfish Skewers - Grilled sworfish with assorted bell peppers, onions, and bay leaves, marinated with garlic, lemon zest, parsley, olive oil, and Chardonnay and served with arugula, rice pilaf, and vegetables.



Turkish Lamb Kebab - Grilled lamb skewers with assorted bell peppers and onions. Marinated in olive oil, milk, tomato paste, red pepper paste, garlic, salt, and crushed Turkish red pepper. Served with rice pilaf and Turkish vegetable salad.



Muna - Ground lamb and beef sautéed with onion, tomato paste, parsley, salt, black pepper, and Turkish red pepper, rolled in roasted eggplant strips served over Nohut pilaf



Turkish Meat Kofte - Grilled ground lamb and beef patties seasoned with Turkish spices and served with rice pilaf, vegetables, and a garlic and dill yogurt dip



Hunkar's Choice - Braised lamb with onions, bell peppers, tomato, and all-spice, served over an eggplant and kasseri cheese béchamel with a side of rice pilaf



Filet Mignon - Served over rice and spinach with roasted garlic, chives, demi-glace, and red wine reduction


Desserts - always a large selection from the following lists:


Homemade Desserts

• Warm Chocolate Cake with Vanilla Ice Cream
• Turkish Helva with Pistachios served with Vanilla Ice Cream and Lemon Candies
• Homemade Walnut Baklava
• Turkish Muhallebi Milk Pudding with Greek Mastic Gum (Mastika) served with Fresh Raspberries and Raspberry Sauce
• Vanilla Crème Brûlée

Dessert Favorites
• Tiramisu with Whipped Cream and Cocoa
• Cheesecake with Sliced Strawberries
• Grandmother's Cake with Toasted Pine Nuts
• Chocolate Cake with Dark Chocolate Glaze
• Sorbet - Lemon and Mixed Berry

THE BEST MEDITERRANEAN RESTAURANT – AN UPSCALE CAFÉ FOR GREAT COFFEES, A LATE BREAKFAST OR LUNCH

Beverages

Still Spring Water
Sparkling Water
Soft Drinks - juices and sodas
Drip Coffee
Expresso - single or double
Café Latté
Cappuccino
Café Mocha
Turkish Coffee
Turkish Tea
Tea - green, black, and herbal (Please ask for our assorted tea bag selection.)
(Decaf is available for all beverages except the Turkish coffee.)

Salads

Shepherd Salad
Avocado Tuna Salad
Arugula Salad with Poached Figs and Prosciutto di Parma
Tomato Mozzarella Salad
Salad Nicoise
Prosciutto de Parma and Tomato Mozzarella Salad
Smoked Salmon Salad
Pear and Goat Cheese Salad
Mediterranean Salad

Specialties

Turkish Lahmacun, Mangal Style - Thin dough spread with ground beef & lamb with tomatoes, onions, peppers, and spices
Homemade Turkish Borek - Baked pastry layers filled with feta cheese and parsley, with a side of Turkish salad

Sandwiches

Grilled Vegetarian Sandwich
Warm Goat Cheese & Vegetable Sandwich
Smoked Turkey Breast Sandwich
White Meat Chicken Breast Sandwich
Low-Fat Ham Sandwich
Roast Beef Sandwich
Toasted White Albacore Tuna Sandwich
Chicken and Mozzarella Panini
Turkey Breast Sandwich with Turkish Kaser Cheese
Yengen Sandwich (our specialty)
White Albacore Tuna Sandwich
Grilled Low-Fat Ham Sandwich
Smoked Salmon Sandwich
Tomato Mozzarella Sandwich
Aegean-Style Feta Cheese Sandwich (our specialty)
Warm Chicken & Tomato Pesto Panini

Specials - One of the following specials is featured daily.

Orange glazed garlic shrimp salad with arugula and fresh orange slices Fall harvest salad with roasted butternut squash, cranberry, green beans and cinnamon Warm Vermont goat cheese salad with tomato, basil pesto & shallot sauce
Mediterranean tuna sandwich with olive paste, red onion, tomatoes, cucumber & lettuce
Prosciutto di Parma sandwich with white truffle oil, goat cheese, figs & baby arugula Wild king salmon salad baked with chardonnay, lemon & dill over mesclun and mixed vegetables
Buffalo jerked chicken hoagie sandwich with celery, mild blue cheese, and hot pepper sauce
Smoked salmon sandwich, cucumber tartine with horseradish, orange, and pickled ginger
Smoked turkey and crumbled taco salad with toasted pine nuts and salsa
Chicken bruschetta salad with tomatoes and red pepper, oregano, garlic, olive oil, and pesto
Cous cous salad with smoked trout, grapes, french beans, cucumber & mint vinaigrette
Antep hummus salad with eggplant, sun-dried tomatoes, haricot vert, chickpeas, olives, and pita bread
Arugula raddicho salad with pomegranate & feat cheese
Turkish Mezes Separately or Combination Platter - A combination of our five different mezes: Haydari, Humus, Kisir, Kabak, and Havuc *All mezes are served with warm pita bread!

Wine and Beer – Café Mangal is currently BYOB

A liquor license is planned but for now, please feel free to bring your own wine and beer, and we will serve it for you. Glasses and bottle openers are all provided. A "wine service charge fee" of $ 6 for one bottle, $9 for two bottles, $12 for 3 bottles and $15 for four bottles will be included in your bill.

THE BEST MEDITERRANEAN RESTAURANT –DINNER MENU TAKEOUT AND CATERING

Most items from our dinner menu can be offered as takeout for parties of at least 6. Catering is available for much larger groups as well. Please give us 4 days in advance notice before you place your order!

WHAT CUSTOMERS SAY ABOUT CAFÉ MANGAL’S FINE DINING MEDITERRANEAN STYLE CUISINE

"Nice music, lovely atmosphere, thanks! The coffee is divine."
"Beautiful, peaceful, soothing, healing. Finally a café with some character."
"This is a treasure."
"Friends from Holland and Sweden are so glad to see a nice European coffee shop."
"I feel as though when I step outside I’ll see the Topkapi Palace."
"Best sandwiches in the State!"
"Don’t tell my mother, but you make the best lentil soup I’ve ever tasted!"
"I Love this place. I’m personally going to keep you in business."
"You have achieved your goal in making the café like your true second home."

WHAT PROFESSIONALS ARE SAYING ABOUT CAFÉ MANGAL’S FINE DINING MEDITERRANEAN STYLE CUISINE

Zagat Rated “Extraordinary” Fine Dining Mediterranean - America's most prestigious dining and shopping guide.

"Ladies who lunch in Wellesley" "jockey for the limited tables" at this "informal" Med-Turk cafe specializing in "scrumptious" salads and sandwiches alongside some American dishes; come nighttime, the "delightful" staff "converts the place" into a "serene oasis" for "intimate", "beautifully presented" dinners, when BYOB helps mitigate the "more expensive" checks.

"By day, this Turkish-slanted Mediterranean, run by a "lovely" "family", is "the hottest spot in Wellesley", as the "ladies who lunch" tolerate "terrible lines" for "unique sandwiches" and "pretty salads" - but by night, it's an intimate", "still-undiscovered gem" whose "rich", "elegant" creations are "worth every penny" (though BYO saves a few); no wonder you may "feel like you're doing thousands of miles away" -there's "nothing like it around."

The Boston Globe

"Before word gets out, try Cafe Mangal. It features excellent food with a Turkish accent and is run by one of the nicest families you'll ever meet."

The Patriot Ledger

"One of the most colorful eateries around, this combination Turkish cafe by day and restaurant by night radiates an upscale Turkish ambiance and decor that's a powerful magnet."

Gift Certificates: Please call or e-mail us to purchase Cafe Mangal gift certificates.

Visit Café Mangal’s website at http://www.cafemangal.com/ see some classic recipes and a lot more pictures of the wonderful Mediterranean Fine Dining – Greater Boston’s best Mediterranean Restaurant! Call us at 781-235-5322 for specials at lunch or dinner, reservations or to set up catering or place takeout orders.