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Authentic Turkish Cuisine in Carlisle.

Grills, mezes & desserts served fresh daily. Dine-in & takeaway available.

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Classic Turkish grilled meats

We prepare our meats with spicy marinades and grill them on red-hot charcoal for an authentic Turkish flavour.

But it's not just the grill - we serve traditional Turkish baked dishes, vegetarian food, and seafood. There's a kids' menu too!

A plate of mixed kebabs available at Dora Turkish restaurant, Carlisle
The interior of the Dora Turkish restaurant in Carlisle, with a ray of sunlight coming in through the window

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How we got here

Our Story

We started out with The Dante's takeaway in town. One day we found out that the former Black Lion pub was available for a new restaurant. We took the opportunity, and now we cook favourite dishes from our homeland, for you.

Karisik

£19.50

Adana, Tavuk Sis, Kuza Sis and lamb chops

A sample dish of food available at the Dora Turkish restaurant, Carlisle.

Lamb Moussaka

£15.50

Oven-baked dish of layerd minced lamb, aubergine, mixed vegetables, topped with bechamel sauce and cheese

A sample dish of food available at the Dora Turkish restaurant, Carlisle.

Calamari

£7.00

A traditional starter, crispy-fried calamari with tartare sauce

A sample dish of food available at the Dora Turkish restaurant, Carlisle.

Mix Sis

£18.00

Marinated pieces of lamb and chicken, chargrilled on skewers

A sample dish of food available at the Dora Turkish restaurant, Carlisle.

Sac Kavurma

£15.50

Tender lamb or chicken cooked with peppers, onion, mushroom, fresh tomato and herbs

A sample dish of food available at the Dora Turkish restaurant, Carlisle.

Seabass

£18.00

Chargrilled sea bass marinated with herbs and spices

A sample dish of food available at the Dora Turkish restaurant, Carlisle.
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Make it a proper night out

A full and varied drinks menu

Bring your friends for a delicious night out at Dora, with a selection of draught and bottled beers, ciders, cocktails, wines and spirits. Why not finish the meal off with a liqueur coffee?

Monday – Sunday | 12.00 PM – 10.00PM

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What Our Guests Are Saying

We make every effort to make sure our guests experience the best food and service possible.

"This was the 1st time we had been staff were really friendly and were only too happy to advise on the menu and choices and answer any questions we had. Overall a fantastic experience, we will definitely be back at Dora again in the near future."
- Jim G, Tripadvisor
"Absolutely loved our visit, The food was incredibly delicious — full of flavour and beautifully prepared. Every dish we tried was spot on."
- Fahim Riaz, Google
"Party of five on Saturday night and it was fantastic. Amazing meats, salads, breads, Efes beer at great prices. We had two platters for three but there was easily enough for five and thats before chef brought us two huge skewers on the house."
- Gerard Evans, Google
"This was the first time either of us had visited and the food was delicious. We went for lunch on a weekday. It was cooked from fresh and the taste was amazing. We will definitely be back! Soon!"
- Stephanie P, Tripadvisor
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