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Little Istanbul Place

Unit 3/32 Middle St, Cleveland QLD 4163, Australia

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Unit 3/32 Middle St, Cleveland QLD 4163, Australia

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+61 7 3286 7436
HoursMonday: 5:00 – 9:00 PM Tuesday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM Thursday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM Friday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM Saturday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM Sunday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Little Istanbul Place

Skip the city haul into Brisbane—Cleveland’s Little Istanbul Place nails hearty Turkish tradition with serious charcoal smoke and slow heat. Tables pile up with sizzling chicken shish, lamb cutlets, and crisp pides straight from the oven alongside pillowy Turkish bread. Redlands regulars swear by the rich lamb clay pot stew, simmering under cumin and house spices until meltingly tender. On Saturday nights, the cozy dining room turns electric with live belly dancing. It is the kind of neighborhood feast that finishes comfortably around hot Turkish coffee and squares of fragrant Turkish delight.

  • Clay Pot Specialties & Grills: Slow-simmered lamb baked in traditional earthenware alongside smoky mixed grills and freshly baked pide.
  • Saturday Night Entertainment: A lively dining room with scheduled Saturday night belly dancing shows for weekend dinner crowds.
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Why Dine at Little Istanbul Place

From signature slow-cooked clay pots and charcoal grills to warm hospitality and weekend entertainment, here is what sets Little Istanbul Place apart.

  • Authentic Turkish Grill & Pide Specialties

    Guests enjoy fresh, authentic Turkish staples such as tender mixed grills, lamb cutlets, and crisp pides cooked right locally in Cleveland.

    The food was incredibly tasty, fresh, and authentic, and the service was excellent.

    Jass Kaur

  • Traditional Slow-Cooked Clay Pot Dishes

    Slow-cooked traditional clay pot casseroles offer rich, comforting depth alongside classic charcoal-grilled favorites.

    The lamb pot is a high light, I actually can’t wait until winter it will be the best comfort dinner for a cold winters night.

    Sarah Feltham

  • Warm Hospitality and Generous Servings

    Generous portions, delicious fresh Turkish bread, and attentive hospitality ensure guests feel completely relaxed and cared for.

    A warm friendly atmosphere, deliciously generous servings and amazing service

    Rebecca Cassimatis

  • Welcoming, Feel-at-Home Atmosphere

    A cozy, unpretentious dining room puts guests immediately at ease for everything from casual weeknight dinners to celebratory nights out.

    The staff were welcoming, friendly, and made us feel right at home from the moment we walked in.

    kulwinder singh

  • Memorable First-Time Cuisine Discovery

    Rich, aromatic spice profiles make the venue an ideal introduction for newcomers exploring authentic Turkish cuisine for the first time.

    It was our first time trying Turkish food, and all four of us left incredibly impressed and satisfied.

    Sam

  • Live Weekend Belly Dancing Entertainment

    Saturday evenings feature live belly dancing performances, creating a vibrant, festive weekend dinner experience.

    they have belly dancing on Saturday night (bookings required). What a fantastic little restaurant.

    Sue W

Signature charcoal grills, traditional clay pots, and stone-baked pides

  • Mixed Grill

    Ive ordered the mix grill from these guys a few times now and the food is always delicious!

    Georgia Bayliss

  • Lamb Clay Pot

    The lamb pot is a high light, I actually can’t wait until winter it will be the best comfort dinner for a cold winters night.

    Sarah Feltham

  • Chicken Shish

    We ordered a chicken Shish and Lamb Shish plate. Would definitely visit again.

    A N

  • Chicken Pide

    We tried the Chicken Shish and Chicken Pide, and both were amazing!

    Jass Kaur

Other favorites

Traditional breads, desserts, starters, and live cultural entertainment

  • Turkish Bread

    hot turkish bread

    Deborah Brand

  • Turkish Delight

    experience the Turkish Delight

    Tanya Fischer

  • Bread and Dips

    We had the bread and dips with the mixed platter to share and everyone enjoyed it so much!

    Catherine Nguyen

  • Saturday Night Belly Dancing

    they have belly dancing on Saturday night (bookings required). What a fantastic little restaurant.

    Sue W

Before you head over

Practical advice on bookings, dining in, and ordering for your visit

  • Book ahead for Saturday entertainment

    If you want to catch the Saturday night belly dancing entertainment, be sure to reserve in advance as bookings are required.

  • Dine in for peak food quality

    Dine in at the restaurant rather than ordering delivery to enjoy dishes like clay pots, pides, and mixed grills at their absolute best.

  • Explore vegetarian options

    Plant-based diners can opt for the dedicated vegetarian platter, featuring stuffed capsicum, falafel, and eggplant with garlic sauce.

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