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Izmir Cafe - Cafe Izmir, Dallas, TX

Cafe Izmir

4.7
4.7
145 Reviews
$30 and under
Mediterranean
Café Izmir is a small, neighborhood restaurant located on Lower Greenville where guests can enjoy home-cooked Mediterranean tapas. Our concept is simple; fresh, healthy food prepared daily and available seven days a week. Mama Nazy"s old world recipes capture the essence of Greek, Turkish, Lebanese and Persian cuisine. Have a seat in the main dining room or enclosed patio; Café Izmir provides an upscale, casual environment that highlights the sights and aromas of the Iranian culture. Voted Best Hummus in Dallas for several years, you have to come try it for yourself!

Make a reservation

2 people

9:00 PM


Booked 4 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, Tapas / Small Plates
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Daily 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (214) 826-7788
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Nazy (Mom)
  • Catering
    Izmir Catering offers a unique and healthy twist to any gathering! We cater off-site functions and we are available to deliver, set up and service your catering at your home or office.
  • Private party facilities
    Rent out our enclosed patio or dining room for an intimate gathering you and your guests won"t forget! Our staff has been a part of our family since we opened in 1996 and always provides superior and consistent service. Our servers can suggest a menu sure to please everyone. Make it festive and order some Sangria pitchers!
  • Private party contact
    Beau Nazary: (214) 827-4260
  • Neighborhood
    Greenville Avenue
  • Cross street
    Martel Ave.
  • Parking details
    Neighborhood Parking and Complimentary Valet.
  • Entertainment
    We have live DJ house music on Tuesdays and an eclectic band duo on Wednesdays. On the weekends enjoy live Spanish guitarist Helio Portales. Check out our specials we offer daily to our guests.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dancing, Delivery, Entertainment, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 145 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Dallas - Fort Worth

    Healthy

  • Dallas - Fort Worth

    Neighborhood gem

  • Dallas

    Best Value

  • Dallas

    Healthy

  • Dallas

    Neighborhood gem

145 Reviews
  1. DallasDude

    Dallas

    13 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    13 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall3food2service4ambience3
    Not the best quality food, but the service and staff were pretty great.

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    Memphis/West TN

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We absolutely loved everything we had to eat and drink at Cafe Izmir! So much so that we tried to go back for dinner again two days later. We will definitely eat here again.

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    Dallas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I’m grateful for Nick, our server, for an incredible experience and his incredible recommendations. We set out to have a dining experience that was more memorable than many places we’d had in the past and we found it. Truly a classic experience.

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Dallas

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 20, 2023

    overall2food1service1ambience3
    This used to be one of my favorite restaurants in Dallas, but sadly after last night’s experience I doubt be going back. It started when we pulled into valet. We sat there for some time. No one ever came over. There was a gentleman by the door but he just stood there so we parked ourselves as I wasn’t sure if he was a guest or doorman. After I parked and walked up, he rudely stated I couldn’t park there. He saw us and just stood there! The server left our food sitting in the kitchen while he chatted with another guest (we were sitting across the kitchen so could tell it had been ready). There was barely any one in the restaurant yet never came back to ask how our food was. We were ignored most of the time. Then we had to wave him down from the bar to get attention. The tenderloin had some gristle and was over-cooked and the rice tasted like it had been steamed in stale dishwater. What happened to this place?

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  5. SeanH

    Dallas

    33 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    33 reviews

    Dined on November 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always great service and amazing food!!! Thank you so much for a great night!!!

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  6. ValerieY

    Dallas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I love love love the food. Cafe Izmir has the best hummus in Dallas. My family has been eating here for over 20 years and never had anything but an excellent experience, and the lovely patio is perfect for all occasions.

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Corpus Christi

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 7, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    We made a reservation for 930, showed up at 9:25 and was told that the place was closed when it is clearly posted they’re open till 10 PM 

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  8. LynnV

    Seattle

    72 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    72 reviews

    Dined on October 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Hadad was an amazing waiter. Great to visit with. We first started going to Cafe Izmir in the 90’s. It’s as good, if not better, than it was then. Outstanding food, great wine choices. Love the tapas menu so you can try lots of different options. Live music was very enjoyable. It’s a great family owned restaurant and a unique experience. Love it!

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Exclusive

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a blast at Cafe Izmir! It’s family owned so everyone there was super friendly and attentive. The food was absolutely wonderful- if you go you must try the hummus. Very fun vibe and intimate.

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  10. MonicaF

    London

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on October 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always fabulous! This place never disappoints -- it is always great food, atmosphere and service.

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  11. lisaC

    Dallas

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on October 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Love this local place. They treat you like family.

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  12. JimenaS

    Dallas

    9 reviews

    1.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on September 29, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience2
    Poor quality food. Not Mediterranean taste. I am not coming back

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  13. HarryH

    Dallas

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Cafe Izmir is by far the best Mediterranean tapas in Dallas and the ownership makes everyone feel like part of the family

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  14. laurawatters

    Dallas

    102 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    102 reviews

    Dined on September 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Cannot say enough good things about this restaurant. I feel like I am in my mom's kitchen - friendly wait staff, consistent AMAZING food. GREAT quality meats and veggies. NEVER had a bad meal here. Thank you for what you do.

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  15. MTS100

    Charleston

    47 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    47 reviews

    Dined on September 4, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    As always we very much enjoyed our dinner at Cafe Izmir. Everything was delicious! We have recently moved to North Dallas from the M Street area but we continue to come back to this restaurant...and we always will.

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  16. OpenTable Diner

    Dallas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We went for a birthday dinner and the service food were amazing! Made the birthday very special.

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  17. KyleS

    Dallas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My absolute favorite go to in the neighborhood. Have been going for years and the food is consistently delicious, service impeccable and I love that’s it’s still the same as years ago!

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  18. HollyC

    Dallas

    15 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on August 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food and service are always fantastic. Never disappoints!

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  19. JenniferF

    Dallas

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I’ve been coming here for years and it gets better every time! Love the people who work there, love the food and love the restaurant! Truly the BEST hummus and tabouli in Dallas.

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  20. ChandlerG

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 12, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience3
    When we got there there is no parking for the restaurant, just valet. So we parked elsewhere but not far and the restaurant was hot but I feel like all of Dallas is boiling at the moment. The manager was the one who helped us out and he was a very nice man and super attentive. Not as romantic as I thought it was going to be but that 110 heat outside was putting a damper on that cause they have to open the door that blows heat right into the place and I don’t think it can cool down properly in the dining space. The food was fantastic though. Some of the best beef kabobs I’ve had and my wife loved the falafel. Both orders come with a tasty Mediterranean salad and really good saffron rice. Also we were celebrating my wife’s birthday and the manager brought us out a delicious piece of chocolate cake. Like I said, very nice guy. The whole staff was nice and cleaned our tables of finished plates quickly and always made sure we had ice water. Being that we live in Oklahoma, it may be awhile before we are back. But the atmosphere is very warm with the lighting and I feel would be more enjoyable in the colder seasons. It was pretty quiet too so definitely has a romantic vibe. Wish they had a full bar though. Just beer and wine. What else can I say except very authentic Mediterranean food.

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  21. SundarC

    Denver

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on August 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    My friends and I enjoy visiting here. Love the food and the ambiance!

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  22. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Well, it took a minute to get seated, it was worth the wait! The food was fabulous. The band was fabulous, and the service was also fabulous.

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  23. BadTati

    Dallas

    15 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on August 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our service was outstanding and the food delicious! Can’t wait to go back!

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  24. MartinP

    Dallas

    18 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on July 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This is a must stop restaurant for us when we are in Dallas. We love the food and the staff. The humus is absolutely delicious.

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  25. Lily

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    You will always receive fantastic food and a fun staff at Cafe Izmir. Their food is high quality and really beats anything else in Dallas. Their staff is energetic and full of joy.

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  26. olie364

    Dallas

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was great. Very good. Very great. Not that great

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  27. OpenTable Diner

    Columbus

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We were very well taken care of. Lots of good food and service

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  28. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Cafe Izmir was fantastic as usual. We’ve been coming there for years and the food and service is always outstanding! Love it!

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  29. OpenTable Diner

    Dallas

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and atmosphere. The owner was very welcoming and attentive.

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  30. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Perfect spot for a special event. They had a table reserved for our big party, the service was outstanding, and the food was delicious. Staff was so much fun and made it a night to remember. We will definitely be back.

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  31. KatyR

    Kansas City

    18 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on June 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We just love Cafe Izmir. Our go-to for Mediterranean in Dallas.

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  32. OpenTable Diner

    Dallas

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always amazing food, service, ambiance, had a singer to entertain, it was perfection

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  33. LaurieA

    Dallas

    42 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    42 reviews

    Dined on June 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Dinner was very good! We dined with another couple and everyone enjoyed their tapas. My husband and I had the vegetarian dolmas along with the piroshky, the coconut shrimp and the falafel. The couple we were with had the grilled veggies and the asparagus and one of the chicken and beef tapas dishes. Omar our waiter was very friendly and professional. Delicious!

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  34. christac

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 15, 2023

    overall2food2service4ambience2
    The menu options were limited Shrimp 3 varieties 18 shrimp no option for less shrimp with a chicken or lamb skewer. The shrimp were poorly cooked. Falafel with out option with hummus. The hummus was boring no paprika or olive oil. To top off the run down seats and tables they start with suggesting tip of 25%.

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  35. RayN

    Dallas

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on June 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food and service. Very consistent. Main dishes were very tasty and deserts were delicious.

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  36. laurawatters

    Dallas

    102 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    102 reviews

    Dined on June 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    THE BEST all around restaurant in Dallas. LOVE that it is a mom and pop (okay, brothers) restaurant. LOCALLY owned small business. The customer service is top notch - only matched by the consistent, healthy, favorable cuisine. Thank you for the energy you put into making people happy EVERY day with what you cook and how you serve them. There is a reason this restaurant has been around for 30 years. We just introduced new friends to you all last night - you hit it out of the park (again).

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  37. kayak

    San Antonio

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on June 10, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    We hadn’t been there in ages, so we thought we’d go back. It was as good, fresh, and interesting as ever, and we’ll be back again before long. Don’t skip the saffron gelato!

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  38. SandraS

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Marcello was lovely. Thank you for your service! We will be back soon.

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  39. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on March 31, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My experience was wonderful! The food was delicious and the service was incredible. It was great for my party of 17. I will be back!

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  40. OpenTable Diner

    New Orleans

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Love these guys!! Best of the best! Thanks Marcelo for taking care of our group that night!

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
  • Physical distancing

    • Limited number of seated diners
    • Distancing maintained in common areas
  • Protective equipment

    • Waitstaff wear masks
    • Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Cafe Izmir offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (214) 826-7788.

Cafe Izmir is rated 4.7 stars by 145 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

9:00 PM


Booked 4 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Cafe Izmir

3711 Greenville Ave., Dallas, TX 75206

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Martel Ave.
  • Neighborhood
    Greenville Avenue
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Daily 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, Tapas / Small Plates
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Neighborhood Parking and Complimentary Valet.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Nazy (Mom)
  • Entertainment
    We have live DJ house music on Tuesdays and an eclectic band duo on Wednesdays. On the weekends enjoy live Spanish guitarist Helio Portales. Check out our specials we offer daily to our guests.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dancing, Delivery, Entertainment, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (214) 826-7788
  • Catering
    Izmir Catering offers a unique and healthy twist to any gathering! We cater off-site functions and we are available to deliver, set up and service your catering at your home or office.
  • Private party facilities
    Rent out our enclosed patio or dining room for an intimate gathering you and your guests won"t forget! Our staff has been a part of our family since we opened in 1996 and always provides superior and consistent service. Our servers can suggest a menu sure to please everyone. Make it festive and order some Sangria pitchers!
  • Private party contact
    Beau Nazary: (214) 827-4260
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