APPETIZERS

At Nomads Istanbul, the appetizer menu is designed to take you on a culinary journey across the Mediterranean, the Middle East, and Anatolia. Each dish reflects the essence of traditional Turkish mezze culture, prepared with fresh, natural, and high-quality ingredients.

You can start your evening with specialties such as Antakya-style olive salad, bursting with the flavors of pomegranate molasses, fresh herbs, and regional spices. Our Lebanese-style fava beans deliver a smooth, earthy taste enriched with olive oil and aromatic seasonings. For a smoky delight, the eggplant mutabbal is a creamy dip made with roasted eggplant, tahini, and yogurt, while the cherry leaf wraps offer a refreshing and authentic bite.

No mezze table is complete without classic hummus, prepared with chickpeas and tahini for a silky texture, or our creamy cacık, a refreshing yogurt and cucumber dip infused with dill, mint, and garlic. Another house favorite is the vibrant beetroot tabbouleh, combining bulgur, lemon, olive oil, and herbs for a healthy, colorful start to your meal.

With a wide range of vegan and vegetarian appetizers, Nomads ensures there’s something for everyone who wants to enjoy a healthy, authentic, and flavorful dining experience in Istanbul. Served on beautifully arranged copper trays, these mezze dishes are the perfect introduction to the unique ambiance of Nomads Restaurant & Bar, where East meets West on the Bosphorus.