Café Izmir opened in 1996 and quickly became known as a place for friends and family to meet and enjoy "home-cooked" Mediterranean cuisine prepared daily by Mama Nazary. Her old world recipes capture an essence of Greek, Turkish, Lebanese, Russian and Persian cuisine. Each meal begins with appetizers of velvety hummus, aromatic saffron rice, and lemony tabouli accompanied with warm pita bread. Soon after, five or six plates arrive with assorted grilled vegetables, coarsely ground sirloin steak dusted with spices and herbs, and grilled chicken breast served with a cucumber-yogurt dip. Or, if you prefer, we also offer vegetarian dishes. Café Izmir offers a delectable dessert menu and a superb wine list.

Next door to Café Izmir is the Kismet Lounge. This upscale lounge has a Moroccan flair and is adorned with plush booths, a large elegant service bar, and a ceiling full of fiber optic stars to enhance relaxation. Enjoy the intoxicating sounds of various house DJs while smoking one of our lavish hookahs. If you need some air, stroll onto the patio and catch a glimpse of the active nightlife Greenville Avenue has to offer.

The Izmir Deli is a short stroll down the block from Café Izmir and Kismet. If you have a hummus or baganoush craving in the middle of the day, don’t worry; the deli opens at 11:00 am, seven days a week and offers delivery. Several items Izmir Deli offers mirrors the food served in the café. In addition, the deli serves up delicious hot and cold sandwiches, salads, Mediterranean pizza, veggie juices and homemade desserts. Both Izmir Deli and Café Izmir offer catering for pick-up, delivery and off-site events.