10 Must-Try Turkish Dishes at Pita House Long Island: The Definitive Guide for 2026
Exploring Turkish dishes on Long Island? This guide introduces 10 dishes on the Pita House menu in Medford, from Adana Kebab to Manti dumplings. Dine-in and takeout prices differ, so check the current menu before ordering.
Explore grilled dishes and other Turkish favorites on the current menu
Why Long Island Loves Turkish Cuisine at Pita House
For over 30 years, Pita House has been the definitive destination for authentic Turkish and Mediterranean cuisine on Long Island. Located at 2016 Route 112 in Medford, NY, we've built our reputation on one simple principle: using traditional recipes, premium ingredients, and time-honored cooking techniques to create dishes that transport you to the heart of Anatolia.
Turkish cuisine is one of the world's great culinary traditions, blending influences from Central Asia, the Middle East, and the Mediterranean. At Pita House, we honor this rich heritage while making it accessible to Long Island families from Patchogue to Smithtown, Centereach to Ronkonkoma, and every community in between.
Whether you're a longtime fan of Turkish food or exploring it for the first time, this guide will introduce you to the 10 dishes that have made Pita House Long Island's most beloved Turkish restaurant. Each dish tells a story of tradition, flavor, and the passion we bring to every plate.
The 10 Best Turkish Dishes You Must Try at Pita House
Adana Kebab
Adana Kebabi
Ground lamb with red peppers and spices, chargrilled with roasted peppers and tomatoes.
Why Try This Dish:
Adana kebab brings together ground lamb, peppers and spices on the grill. Ask the restaurant about its current spice level.
Ask the restaurant about spice levels and dietary needs.
Includes: Dine-in: soup or salad and a choice of bulgur or white rice
Perfect For: Spice lovers, meat enthusiasts, and anyone seeking an authentic Turkish kebab experience
Pro Tip: Pair with ayran (Turkish yogurt drink) to balance the spices, or try our Red Lentil Soup
Iskender Kebab
Iskender Kebabi
Lamb gyro döner Iskender on toasted pita with warm garlic yogurt and house red Iskender sauce.
Why Try This Dish:
Iskender combines döner over toasted pita with warm yogurt and sauce. Explore the menu for available options.
Ask the restaurant about spice levels and dietary needs.
Includes: Served with hot yogurt and pita bread
Perfect For: First-time Turkish cuisine explorers, comfort food lovers, and anyone who appreciates rich, layered flavors
Pro Tip: Try Turkish tea after the meal if you enjoy a warm drink
Fresh US Anatolian Special
Anadolu Ozel
Mixed grilled assortment of shish kebabs, gyros, adana kebab, and chicken kebab grilled to taste and served with tomatoes and green peppers.
Why Try This Dish:
This is the ultimate Turkish feast - a spectacular platter showcasing our mastery of different meats and preparation styles. Perfect for the indecisive diner or those who want to experience the full range of Turkish grilling in one impressive dish.
Ask the restaurant about spice levels and dietary needs.
Includes: Dine-in: soup or salad and a choice of bulgur or white rice
Perfect For: Groups sharing a meal, special occasions, and anyone who can't choose just one kebab
Pro Tip: Share with friends and enjoy with multiple dipping sauces
Fresh US Loin Cut Lamb Kebab
Kuzu Sis Kebabi
Marinated lamb cubes, chargrilled with green peppers.
Why Try This Dish:
The menu describes cubes of US loin cut lamb with green peppers, grilled on skewers. It is a straightforward choice if you prefer lamb pieces to ground kebab.
Ask the restaurant about spice levels and dietary needs.
Includes: Dine-in: soup or salad and a choice of bulgur or white rice
Perfect For: Classic kebab lovers, those new to Turkish cuisine, and anyone who appreciates quality lamb
Pro Tip: Excellent with our bulgur pilaf and Turkish Shepherd's Salad
Manti - Turkish Dumplings
Manti
Lamb dumplings with garlicky yogurt and tomato sauce.
Why Try This Dish:
Manti offers lamb dumplings with garlicky yogurt and tomato sauce. Choose it when you want a Turkish dish beyond grilled meats.
Ask the restaurant about spice levels and dietary needs.
Includes: Served with garlicky yogurt and tomato sauce
Perfect For: Adventurous eaters, dumpling lovers, and those seeking authentic Turkish home cooking
Pro Tip: Explore the appetizers on our menu to plan a meal to share.
Fresh Domestic Cut Lamb Chops
Kuzu Pirzola
4 pieces of charbroiled baby lamb chops, grilled tomatoes, and green peppers.
Why Try This Dish:
The menu lists four charbroiled baby lamb chops with grilled tomatoes and peppers.
Ask the restaurant about spice levels and dietary needs.
Includes: Dine-in: soup or salad and a choice of bulgur or white rice
Perfect For: Lamb lovers, special dinner occasions, and those seeking restaurant-quality meat
Pro Tip: Best enjoyed medium-rare with a side of shepherd's salad
Calf's Fried Liver
Arnavut Cigeri
Served with red onion, parsley, and lemon.
Why Try This Dish:
This traditional Turkish delicacy showcases the art of Turkish cooking with perfectly seasoned and fried calf liver. The dish comes with a refreshing accompaniment of red onion, fresh parsley, and lemon that cuts through the richness beautifully. Even if you're not typically a liver fan, our preparation might change your mind.
Ask the restaurant about spice levels and dietary needs.
Includes: Hot appetizer served with accompaniments
Perfect For: Adventurous eaters, those who appreciate traditional cuisine, and organ meat enthusiasts
Pro Tip: Squeeze the lemon generously and enjoy with fresh pita bread
Mini Lahmajun (4 pieces)
Mini Lahmacun
Thin flatbread with spiced ground lamb, tomatoes, parsley and onions.
Why Try This Dish:
Mini Lahmajun is a thin flatbread topped with seasoned lamb. The printed menu offers two-piece and four-piece portions; check the current menu for service-specific prices.
Ask the restaurant about spice levels and dietary needs.
Includes: Two- or four-piece portions are listed on the menu
Perfect For: Street food enthusiasts, light lunch seekers, and those wanting to try authentic Turkish fast food
Pro Tip: Check the menu for current portions and prices.
Beyti Spicy Lamb Kebab
Beyti Kebabi
Chopped lamb flavored with fresh peppers and spiced sauce with paprika, garlic, and onions grilled on skewers.
Why Try This Dish:
Named after the famous Istanbul restaurateur Beyti Guler, this kebab is a masterpiece of flavor. The combination of fresh peppers, garlic, and onions creates a more complex flavor profile than traditional Adana, with a garlicky punch that kebab lovers adore.
Ask the restaurant about spice levels and dietary needs.
Includes: Dine-in: soup or salad and a choice of bulgur or white rice
Perfect For: Garlic lovers, those who enjoy bold flavors, and kebab connoisseurs
Pro Tip: Ask the team about accompaniments and current options.
Hummus with Pita
Humus
Mashed chickpeas blended with fresh garlic, sesame paste, and herbs.
Why Try This Dish:
Hummus is an easy mezze to share. The current menu describes chickpeas, garlic, tahini and herbs, served with warm pita.
Ask the restaurant about spice levels and dietary needs.
Includes: Served with warm pita bread
Perfect For: Vegetarians, health-conscious diners, groups who love sharing, and appetizer enthusiasts
Pro Tip: Order extra pita bread - you'll want every last bit
Family Specials - Perfect for Groups
Dining with family or friends? Check out our value-packed family specials:
Chicken and Lamb Adana
View menu pricesA takeout family special. Check the current menu for accompaniments and availability.
Mixed Grill Family Special
View menu pricesChicken skewer, beef-turkey gyro skewer, lamb gyro and two lamb chops. Check the current takeout menu for accompaniments.
Chicken and Lamb Kebab Family Special
View menu pricesServed with 2 yogurt sauce, 2 pita bread, 2 salads, and your choice of 2 soups.
Turkey and Lamb Gyro Combo
View menu pricesServed with 2 yogurt sauce, 2 pita bread, 2 salads, and your choice of 2 soups.
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Red Lentil Soup
Puréed red lentils with parsley and mint, listed as vegetarian on the dine-in menu.
Stuffed Grape Leaves
Grape leaves stuffed with chef's special blend of rice, herbs, and spices
Eggplant Spread (Baba Ganoush)
Puree eggplant flavored with garlic, herbs, and parsley
Spinach Pie
Lightly layered dough filled with spinach, feta cheese, and parsley, baked golden brown
Turkish Cigars
Rolled filo, stuffed with choice of feta cheese or Turkish pastrami
Mujver (Zucchini Fritters)
Delightful deep fried fritters, crispy outside, tender inside, with garlic yogurt
Recognized by Leading Food Critics
The New York Times
"The best part of the meal was the beginning, specifically the cold appetizers... We liked the creamy baba ghanouj, which had a smoky flavor, as well as the thick, rich hummus..."
Newsday
"You'll never go wrong ordering eggplant in a Turkish eatery and, at Pita House, the baba ghanoush is a smoky, creamy dream."
Frequently Asked Questions About Turkish Dishes
What is the best Turkish dish for first-time visitors?
Consider Iskender kebab or the Anatolian Special. Iskender combines döner over toasted pita with warm garlic yogurt and red sauce. The Anatolian Special includes shish kebab, gyro, Adana and chicken kebab; see the current menu for details.
Are there vegetarian Turkish dishes available?
Absolutely! Turkish cuisine has a rich vegetarian tradition. Our Vegetable Combo features a combination of hummus, eggplant spread, stuffed grape leaves, and pan-fried eggplant. We also offer Grilled Vegetable Kebab, Falafel Dinner, and Vegetable Iskender. Many of our cold appetizers like Hummus, Stuffed Grape Leaves, and Eggplant Spread are naturally vegetarian.
What style of food does Pitahouse serve?
Pita House serves Turkish and Mediterranean dishes in Medford, including kebabs, döner, dumplings, mezze and desserts. Browse the current menu for available dishes, or ask the restaurant about dietary needs before ordering.
How spicy is Turkish food?
Turkish dishes vary in spice level. Ask the restaurant about the heat and available adjustments for a particular dish before ordering.
What's the difference between Adana Kebab and regular Lamb Kebab?
The menu describes Adana kebab as ground lamb with red peppers and spices. Lamb kebab uses marinated lamb cubes, chargrilled with green peppers.
Do you offer family-style meals for groups?
Our takeout menu lists family specials, including Mixed Grill. Check the current menu and confirm availability and accompaniments before ordering.
Do you offer takeout and delivery for these dishes?
Check the online ordering menu for available dishes and enter your address to see current pickup and delivery options. You can also call (631) 289-2262.
What makes Pita House different from other Turkish restaurants?
Pita House has served Turkish and Mediterranean food on Long Island since 1993 and is now in Medford. Its menu includes Adana kebab, Iskender, manti, mezze and desserts, with dine-in, takeout and catering options.
Serving Turkish Cuisine Across Long Island
Pita House is conveniently located on Route 112 in Medford, NY, making us easily accessible from communities throughout Suffolk County. Whether you're coming from Patchogue, Centereach, Ronkonkoma, Smithtown, Holbrook, Sayville, or anywhere in between, authentic Turkish cuisine is just a short drive away.
From Patchogue
10 min drive via Route 112
From Smithtown
15 min drive via Nesconset Hwy
From Ronkonkoma
8 min drive via Portion Rd
Ready to Experience the Best Turkish Food on Long Island?
Visit us at 2016 Route 112, Medford, NY 11763
Call (631) 289-2262 for reservations
Open Mon-Thu 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM | Fri-Sat 11:00 AM - 11:00 PM | Sun 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Your Turkish Culinary Journey Starts Here
These ten dishes offer a way to explore different Turkish flavors at Pita House. Check the current menu for availability, portions and prices before ordering.
Whether you're craving the bold spices of our Adana Kebab, the comforting richness of Iskender, or Manti dumplings with yogurt and tomato sauce, explore the current menu before your visit.
Visit Pita House at 2016 Route 112 in Medford, or order online. Ask our team about ingredients and preparation if you have dietary questions.
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