Kilim Mediterranean Cuisine Menu

Welcome to Kilim Mediterranean Cuisine, a hidden gem nestled in River Edge, NJ. This women-owned restaurant specializes in authentic Mediterranean seafood, offering a delightful blend of flavors that will transport your palate straight to the coasts of Turkey.

The menu boasts a variety of refreshing salads, with highlights like the Kilim Salad and Shepherd's Salad, both bursting with vibrant ingredients. For those looking for a savory start, the Hummus and Babaganus are beautifully seasoned cold appetizers that set the stage for a memorable dining experience.

Don’t miss the grilled octopus, celebrated by patrons for its impeccable flavor and texture—a true testament to Kilim's commitment to culinary excellence. With options for outdoor seating, delivery, and catering, Kilim Mediterranean Cuisine is perfect for any occasion, making it ideal for romantic dinners or lively gatherings with friends. Your dining journey here promises warmth and satisfaction you won’t forget.

Soups

Lentil Soup

Red Lentil, butter, tomato paste, flour, black pepper, mint and crushed pepper

$7.95

Chicken Soup

$6.50

Green Salad

Mix greens, tomato, cucumber, carrot, red onion mixed with oregano, olive oil, pomegranate juice, salt.

$15.95

Shepperd's Salad

Chopped cucumber mixed with diced tomato, red onion and blended withtangy sumac, oregano, red vinegar, olive oil and salt.

$13.95

Kilim salad

Chopped cucumber mixed with diced tomato, red onion, walnut and blendedwith tangy sumac, oregano, red vinegar, pomegranate juice, olive oil and salt.

$14.95

Salads

Olive Oil Appetizers

Artichoke Heart

With chopped carrots, peas, green beans and potatoes blended with dill, black pepper, olive oil and lemon juice.

$15.95

Stuffed Grape Leaves

Grape leaves stuffed with rice, onion, currants, pine nuts, cinnamon andherbs.

$13.95

Celeriac (Kereviz)

Kereviz. Tomato, cucumber, jalapeno, red pepper, white onion, tomato paste, pepper paste, chili peppers, garlic, salt, oil, and lemon juice. Vegetarian.

$11.95

Baby Okra Saute

Bamyan. Turkish okra cooked with red and green peppers, onions, carrots, and garlic in a savory tomato sauce. Vegetarian.

$17.95

String Beans

Green beans, garlic, onion, tomato

$10.95

Hummus

Pureed chickpeas with tahini, seasoned with cumin, garlic, white pepper, oiland lemon juice.

$11.50

Babaganus

Smoked Eggplant, tahini, garlic, heavy cream/yogurt, white pepper, olive oiland lemon juice.

$11.50

Spicy Vegetables

Chopped tomatoes, chili pepper, red pepper, white onion, walnut, mixed with tomato paste and red pepper paste seasoned with garlic, lemon juice and olive oil.

$11.50

Eggplant with Tomato Sauce

Fried eggplant, topped with green -red pepper, tomato, baked tomato sauce seasoned with garlic. Vegetarian and vegan.

$11.50

Smoked Eggplant Salad

Smoked eggplant mixed with baked red-green peppers, black pepper, fresh dill, garlic, olive oil and lemon juice.

$11.50

Labne

Greek yogurt with walnut, garlic and fresh dill and herbs. Vegetarian.

$11.50

Tzatziki

Chopped cucumbers blended with fresh mint and greek yogurt. Vegetarian.

$11.50

Feta Cheese Plate

Cannot be mixed with Cold Appetizer Plate

$13.95

Mixed Cold Plate - Small

Choose 3 options

$23.95

Mixed Cold Plate - Large

Choose 5 options

$28.95

Pink Velvet

Boiled Sweet red beets mixed with yoghurt and flavored with garlic and lemon juice.

$12.50

Imam Bayildi

A dish in Ottoman cuisine consisting of whole aubergine stuffed with onion, garlic and tomatoes, and simmered in olive oil and pine nut. Cannot be mixed with cold appetizers plate.

$12.95

Cold Appetizers

Hot Appetizers

Calf's Liver

Calf's liver marinated with flour, paprika, oregano, salt pan fried served with red onions.

$18.95

Fried Calamari

Fresh, sliced and fried calamari served with special calamari sauce.

$16.95

Falafel

A chickpea mixture of parsley, cilantro, celery, cumin black pepper, salt and flour pan-fried and served with hummus. Vegetarian and vegan.

$13.50

Pastrami Rolls

Pan-fried phyllo dough with pastirami, mozzarella cheese, red pepper, green pepper, salt, and chili peppers.

$14.95

Turkish Pastry Rolls

Pan-fried phyllo scrolls with feta cheese and dill.

$11.95

Zucchini Pancake

Green Zucchini, carrot crushed pepper mixed with egg, feta cheese, flour. Seasoned with black pepper, mint, salt, lightly pan fried. Served with yoghurt.

$15.95

Fried Kibbeh

Wheat stuffed with ground lamb-beef mix, onion, walnut and herbs lightly fried. Served with white yogurt sauce.

$15.95

French Fries

$4.95

Stuffed Dried Eggplant

Seven Spices dried eggplant, rice, pomegranate sauce. Our Handmade dried Stuffed eggplant is a delightful and healthy appetizer that is perfect for those looking for a natural and flavorful treat.

$17.50

Spinach Pie

Fillo dough feta cheese onion eggs and spinach.

$10.95

Adana Kebab

Freshly ground lamb, flavored with crushed pepper, light hot peppers, paprika and salt. Served with rice, grilled hot pepper and tomato, pickled red cabbage.

$26.95

Adana Kebab with Yoghurt

Adana Kebab with fried bread and yoghurt. Served with grilled hot pepper and tomato.

$27.95

Turkish Meatballs

Grilled ground beef, onion, garlic, parsley, seasoned with cumin, black pepper. Served with rice, grilled hot pepper, tomato and pickled red cabbage.

$25.95

Lamb Shish Kebab

Marinated in our chef's special sauce with yoghurt, tomato paste. Flavored with black pepper, paprika. Served with rice, grilled hot pepper, tomato and pickled red cabbage.

$29.95

Lamb Shish Kebab with Yoghurt

Lamb Shish Kebab with fried bread and yoghurt. Served with grilled hot pepper and tomato.

$30.95

Chicken Shish Kebab

Chunks of chicken breast on skewers marinated with yogurt, tomato paste, garlic with seasonings. Served with rice pilaf or bulgur grilled tomato, pepper and onion salad.

$26.95

Chicken Shish Kebab with Yoghurt

Chicken Shish Kebab with fried bread and yoghurt. Served with grilled hot pepper and tomato.

$27.95

Lamb Chops

Marinated with oregano, black pepper and salt. Served with rice, grilled hot pepper and tomato and pickled red cabbage.

$38.95

Lamb Beyti Kebab

Freshly ground lamb flavored with red bell peppers, onion, parsley, nicely seasoned and rolled over thin wrap served with a delicious tomato sauce and garlic yoghurt on the top.

$29.50

Chicken Adana

Freshly ground chicken mixed with yoghurt, tomato paste, garlic. Flavored with black pepper, paprika, mint. Served with rice, grilled hot pepper and tomato and pickled red cabbage.

$23.95

Mixed Grill - Exclusive

Lamb Shish, Adana Kebab, Meatballs, Chicken Shish. Served with rice, grilled hot pepper and tomato.

$49.95

Chicken Adana with Yoghurt

Chicken Adana with fried bread and yoghurt. Served with grilled hot pepper and tomato.

$24.95

Iskender Kebab

Doner kebab served over pita, topped with butter, tomato paste and beef broth served with yogurt.

$20.99

Doner Kebab

Tender lamb and beef mix seasoned with Mediterranean spice and sauces grilled vertically and thinly sliced. Served with rice pilaf or bulgur grilled tomato, pepper and onion salad.

$19.99

Lamb Cop Shish

Marinated lamb cubes seasoned with Mediterranean spices. Served with rice pilaf or bulgur grilled tomato, pepper and onion salad.

$32.95

Grilled Chicken Wings -

Turkish style marinated char-grilled crispy chicken wings. 10 pieces. Served with rice pilaf or bulgur grilled tomato, pepper and onion salad.

$22.99

Kebabs

Steaks

Kilim Steak

Two piece of special filet mignon steak, marinated in black pepper, rosemary, oregano, salt. Grilled and served with rice, French fries and grilled hot pepper and tomato

$49.95

Rib Eye Steak

20oz special seasoned rib eye steak marinated with black pepper, rosemary, salt, oregano. Grilled and served with rice, French fries and grilled hot pepper and tomato

$42.95

Lamb Shank

Seasoned with oregano, black pepper, tomato and pepper paste. Braised slowly over 5 hours with carrots, onion. served with rice, French fries and grilled hot pepper and tomato

$30.95

Turkish Dumplings

Flour, ground beef(lean) with black pepper, onion, salt, egg, water. Served with yoghurt with garlic and butter. Paprika and mint sauce.

$24.95

Stuffed Cabbage

Cabbage leaves, rice, ground beef, onion, tomato sauce, herbs. Served with yoghurt sauce.

$23.95

Traditional Dish

Chef's Specials

Chicken Saute

Chicken Breasts, white wine and cream sauce with garlic, peppers, onion and mushroom.

$24.95

Shrimp Saute

Shrimp with white wine and cream sauce with garlic, pepper, onion and mushroom.

$24.95

Grilled Octopus

Seasoned with garlic and lemon juice, vinegar, black pepper and salt. Served with Green Salad.

$32.95

Grilled Salmon

Fresh Atlantic Salmon, seasoned with black pepper, lemon juice. Served with green salad.

$29.95

Grilled Branzino

Fresh caught whole branzino, seasoned with black pepper and lemon juice. Served with green salad.

$37.95

Grilled shrimp

Seasoned with paprika, black pepper, lemon juice, oregano, garlic and salt. Served with Green Salad.

$30.95

Seafood

Lunch Menu

Kilim Lunch Menu

$19.50

Can Sodas

$2.95

Ayran

$3.50

Snapple Tea

$2.99

Sarikiz Soda

Mineral water.

$2.49

Lemonade

$4.95

Turnip Juice

$2.45

S. Pellegrino

$5.95

Snapple

$3.95

Cold Beverages

Sides

White Rice

$3.95

Grilled Vegetables

Onion, Tomato, Pepper

$11.95

Baklava with Pistachio

Phyllo dough filled wth pistachios, baked and soaked in homemade syrup. Served with ice cream.

$13.00

Antep Kunefe

Shredded phyllo dough, filled with sweet cheese, baked and soaked in homemade syrup. Served with warm pistachios. (it is served upon availability and min. 30 min for preparation time).

$12.00

Rice Pudding

Pudding prepared with milk, rice, sugar and cornstarch.

$8.00

Kazandibi - Custard

Milk, vanilla, heavy cream, sugar, starch.

$9.50

Pear Dream

Pear with Raspberry sauce, served with ice cream.

$10.50

Semolina Cake

Eggs, oil, yoghurt, sugar, semolina, vanilla, flour.

$9.50

Desserts

Royal Menu

Royal Menu

Enjoy Kilim's Royal Menu until the end of September!

$34.50