Sultan Kebab – Middle Eastern

Sultan Kebab invites diners into a vibrant sanctuary where the air is thick with the comforting aroma of toasted spices and slow-simmered soups. The table comes alive with a colorful array of traditional mezes, from the smoky depth of charred eggplant and velvety hummus to the bright, herbaceous crunch of kisir. Each meal feels like a soulful journey through sun-drenched flavors, where cooling yogurt dips and hearty bowls of golden lentil soup offer a true taste of authentic Mediterranean hospitality.

333 2nd Street Southeast, Charlottesville VA 22902 https://sultankebabcville.com/

Rating: 5/5 (1 reviews)

Cuisine: Middle Eastern

Price range: $

Currently closed

Hours

Monday - Sunday: 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM

What diners are saying

Diners rave about the high-quality Mediterranean fare and generous portions, with standout dishes including the Adana and Chicken platters served alongside fresh rice, salad, hummus, and pita bread. Celebrated for its ability to host large groups seamlessly, guests consistently praise the attentive, kind, and fast service that makes every visit feel special. Reviewers highlight the exceptional value and authentic flavors, noting that the kitchen maintains a high standard of quality and speed even during busy group dining experiences.

Kisir - $9: Refreshing tabbouleh made of bulgur, cucumber, parsley, Turkish tomato paste, onion, and pomegranate molasses. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Mayo-Clinic
Baba Ghanoush - $9: Creamy dip made with eggplant, tahini, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, and yogurt, served with homemade pita bread. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber, Mayo-Clinic
Köz Patlican - $9: Roasted eggplant and marinated red peppers with olive oil, garlic & lemon juice, served with homemade pita bread. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic
Yogurtlu Kizartma - $9: Fried eggplant, potatoes, and green peppers served with garlic yogurt sauce and homemade pita bread. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber
Cacik - $9: Creamy homemade yogurt with cucumbers, garlic, olive oil & dry mint, served with homemade pita bread. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free, Mayo-Clinic
Plain Hummus - $9: Homemade plain hummus served with our homemade pita bread. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Mayo-Clinic

Hot Appetizers

Lentil Soup (Cup) - $5: Traditional Turkish lentil soup. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb
Lentil Soup (Bowl) - $7: Traditional Turkish lentil soup. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb
Chicken & Vermicelli Soup (Cup) - $5: Hearty chicken and vermicelli soup. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Volumetrics
Chicken & Vermicelli Soup (Bowl) - $7: Hearty chicken and vermicelli soup. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Volumetrics
Grilled Halloumi Cheese - $8: Grilled Cyprus cheese served with seasonal greens. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, Clean-Eating, Candida, Lectin-Free
Hummus Casserole - $9: Baked with fresh tomatoes and kosher cheese, served with homemade pita bread. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Kosher, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber
Sigara Börek - $9: 4 pieces of hot phyllo pastries filled with Turkish white cheese and parsley. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
Dolma - $8: 4 pieces of grape leaves stuffed with rice and herbs, served with homemade yogurt. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Mayo-Clinic
Lahmacun - $10: Thin and crispy Turkish pizza with ground beef, vegetables, and herbs. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Sugar-Free
Sucuk Casserole - $9: Spiced beef sausage baked with tomatoes and kosher cheese, served with homemade pita bread. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Kosher, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Sugar-Free
Bulgur Pilavi - $9: Bulgur wheat pilaf made with tomatoes, peppers, and onions. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic
Kasarli Mantar - $9: Portobello mushroom baked with parmesan & kosher cheese. Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Kosher, Halal, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Lectin-Free

Main Courses

Iskender Kebab Platter - $19.95: Marinated ground beef & lamb, grilled and thinly sliced, served over pita bread with tomato sauce, yogurt, rice, and salad. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Nut-Free, Mediterranean
Adana Kebab Platter - $19.95: Skewered Turkish spiced ground beef grilled and served with rice, salad, hummus, and homemade pita bread. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Sugar-Free
Chicken Shish Kebab Platter - $19.95: Skewered pieces of marinated chicken breast, grilled and served with rice, salad, hummus, and homemade pita bread. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Mayo-Clinic
Izmir Köfte Platter - $19.95: Seasoned ground beef meatballs, grilled and served with rice, salad, hummus, and homemade pita bread. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber, Mayo-Clinic
Shrimp Casserole Platter - $19.95: Shrimp sautéed with garlic, tomatoes, and herbs, baked with kosher cheese, served with rice, salad, and homemade pita bread. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Kosher, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
Lamb Shish Kebab Platter - $19.95: Skewers of tender, marinated leg of lamb, grilled and served with rice, salad, hummus, and homemade pita bread. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Mediterranean
Sultan's Vegetarian Plate - $19.95: Sampler of hummus, baba ghanoush, kisir, white bean salad, veggie mashed potato, basmati rice, dolma, Aegean salad, and pita bread. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber, Mayo-Clinic
Sucuk Platter - $19.95: Spiced beef sausage, grilled and served with rice, salad, hummus, and homemade pita bread. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Mediterranean
Ali Nazik - $22.95: Sautéed beef cubes over eggplant & yogurt purée served with bulgur wheat pilaf, salad, and homemade pita bread. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber, Mayo-Clinic
Kuzu Pirzola - $27.95: Grilled lamb chops over bulgur wheat pilaf served with salad and homemade pita bread. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber

Combination Platters

Combo Adana & Chicken - $27.95: Full portions of each meat served with rice, salad, hummus & homemade pita bread. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Mediterranean
Combo Adana & Lamb - $27.95: Full portions of each meat served with rice, salad, hummus & homemade pita bread. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Mediterranean
Combo Lamb & Chicken - $27.95: Full portions of each meat served with rice, salad, hummus & homemade pita bread. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Mediterranean
Combo Izmir Köfte & Chicken - $27.95: Full portions of each meat served with rice, salad, hummus & homemade pita bread. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Mediterranean
Combo Izmir Köfte & Lamb - $27.95: Full portions of each meat served with rice, salad, hummus & homemade pita bread. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Mediterranean
Combo Sucuk & Chicken - $27.95: Full portions of each meat served with rice, salad, hummus & homemade pita bread. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Mediterranean
Combo Sucuk & Lamb - $27.95: Full portions of each meat served with rice, salad, hummus & homemade pita bread. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Mediterranean

Sandwiches

Döner Kebab Sandwich - $14.95: Marinated ground beef & lamb, grilled and thinly sliced, served in pita bread with lettuce, tomato, onion, and yogurt sauce. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Mediterranean
Adana Kebab Sandwich - $14.95: Skewered Turkish spiced ground beef, grilled and served with lavash bread with lettuce, tomato & onion. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Sugar-Free
Chicken Shish Kebab Sandwich - $14.95: Skewered pieces of marinated chicken breast, grilled & served in lavash bread with lettuce, tomato, and onion. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Sugar-Free
Izmir Köfte Sandwich - $14.95: Seasoned ground beef meatballs, grilled and served in pita bread with lettuce, tomato & onion. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Sugar-Free
Shrimp Sauté Sandwich - $14.95: Shrimps sautéed with garlic, tomatoes, herbs, and kosher cheese, served in pita bread with lettuce, tomato & onion. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
Lamb Shish Kebab Sandwich - $14.95: Skewers of tender, marinated leg of lamb, grilled and served in lavash bread with lettuce, tomato & onion. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Sugar-Free
Vegetarian Sandwich (Vegan) - $14.95: Served in lavash bread, with hummus, dolma, kisir, lettuce, tomato, cucumber. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Mayo-Clinic
Sucuk Sandwich - $14.95: Spiced beef sausage grilled and served in pita bread with lettuce, tomato & onion. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free

Salads

Aegean Salad - $10: Romaine lettuce, tomato, cucumber, tabbouleh, kalamata olives, Turkish feta cheese with pomegranate molasses & olive oil dressing. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Volumetrics, Mayo-Clinic
Choban Salata (Shepherd's Salad) - $10: Finely chopped tomatoes, cucumbers, green peppers, red onion, parsley with olive oil, and lemon dressing. Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Raw-Food, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Pegan, Candida
Mediterranean Salad - $10: Romaine lettuce, red cabbage, carrots, yellow corn, tomato with pomegranate molasses & olive oil dressing. Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Raw-Food, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic
Mixed Greens & Beets Salad - $10: Organic mixed greens, beets, cucumbers, Turkish feta cheese, walnut with balsamic olive oil dressing. Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Mayo-Clinic

Desserts

Baklava - $9: 3 pieces of Turkish baklava served with vanilla ice cream. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
Rice Pudding - $8.5: Homemade rice pudding topped with a dash of cinnamon. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
Künefe - $9.5: Layers of shredded phyllo baked with fresh mozzarella cheese drizzled with lemony sugar syrup. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
Turkish Coffee with Turkish Delights - $7: Traditional Turkish coffee served with Turkish delights.
Vanilla Ice Cream - $3: Per scoop. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Lectin-Free

Sides

Homemade Pita Bread - $1.5: Freshly baked pita bread. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Mayo-Clinic
Side Order of Rice - $4.5: Portion of basmati rice. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Low-Fodmap, TLC, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic

Beverages

Efes Pilsener - $6: Turkey
Hardywood Pilsener - $5.5: German Style Pilsener Virginia
Turkish Hot Black Tea - $2: Traditional black tea.
Ayran - $2.5: Plain yogurt drink.
Salgam - $2.5: Slightly sour & salty, fermented juice made from red carrots and turnips.
Fountain Drinks - $2.5: Pepsi | Diet Pepsi | Ginger Ale | Sierra Mist | Dr. Pepper | Lemonade