kilim mediterranean

645 Kinderkamack Rd, River Edge
(201) 262-4400

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Grilled Branzino - Levrek Izgara
Baklava with Pistachio
Stuffed Grape Leaves
Chicken Shish Kebab
Turkish Dumplings
Turkish Meatballs
Shepperd's Salad
Zucchini Pancake
Lamb Shish Kebab
Shepherd's Salad

Menu

Soups
Lentil Soup
Mercimek corbası. Red lentils, carrot, potato, black pepper, onion, cumin, white pepper. Vegetarian and vegan.

Salads
Green Salad
Yesil salata. Mixed greens, tomato, cucumber, red pepper, red onion, carrot mixed with sumac, olive oil and lemon juice. Add protein for an additional charge.
Shepperd's Salad
Coban Salatası. Chopped cucumber mixed with diced tomato, red onion, parsley and blended with tangy sumac, olive oil, vinegar, lemon juice, and pomegranate sauce. Vegetarian.
Kilim salad
Gavurdagi Salatasi. chopped pickled cucumber, tomato, white onion, green peppers, walnut, parsley and blended with olive oil, vinegar, lemon and pomegranate juice. Vegetarian.

Olive Oil Appetizers
Artichoke Heart
Enginar. Artichoke with chopped carrots and potatoes blended with dill, olive oil and lemon juice. Vegetarian and vegan.
Stuffed Grape Leaves
Yaprak Sarma. Grape leaves stuffed with rice, onion, currants, pine nuts and herbs and olive oil. Vegetarian.
Baby Okra Saute
Bamyan. Turkish okra cooked with red and green peppers, onions, carrots, and garlic in a savory tomato sauce. Vegetarian.

Cold Appetizers
Hummus
Pureed chickpeas with tahini, seasoned with cumin, vinegar, garlic white pepper, oil and lemon juice. Vegetarian and vegan.
Babaganus
Smoked eggplant with tahini, garlic and heavy cream, seasoned with oil and lemon juice. Vegetarian.
Spicy Vegetables
Chopped tomatoes, chili pepper, red pepper, white onion, mixed with tomato paste and red pepper paste seasoned with garlic, lemon juice and olive oil. Vegetarian.
Eggplant with Tomato Sauce
Fried eggplant, topped with green -red pepper, tomato, baked tomato sauce seasoned with garlic. Vegetarian and vegan.
Smoked Eggplant Salad
Patlıcan salata. Smoked eggplant mixed with baked red peppers, black pepper and garlic. Vegetarian and vegan.
Labne
Greek yogurt with walnut, garlic and fresh dill and herbs. Vegetarian.
Tzatziki
Chopped cucumbers blended with fresh mint and greek yogurt. Vegetarian.
Feta Cheese Plate
Mixed Cold Plate - Small
Choose 3 options
Mixed Cold Plate - Large
Choose 5 options

Hot Appetizers
Calf's Liver
Calf's liver marinated with chili pepper, red powdered pepper flour, salt and butter. pan-fried served with red onions and sumac.
Fried Calamari (Kalamar)
Fried calamari served with special sauce.
Falafel
A chickpea mixture of parsley, cilantro, celery, cumin black pepper, salt and flour pan-fried and served with hummus. Vegetarian and vegan.
Pastrami Rolls
Pan-fried phyllo dough with pastirami, mozzarella cheese, red pepper, green pepper, salt, and chili peppers.
Turkish Pastry Rolls
Pan-fried phyllo scrolls with feta cheese and parsley.
Zucchini Pancake
Shredded green zucchini, carrot, chili pepper mixed with egg, mozzarella cheese, flour, baking powder, seasoned with black pepper, salt lightly pan-fried. Served with yogurt sauce. Vegetarian.
Fried Kibbeh
Wheat stuffed with ground lamb-beef mix, onion, walnut and herbs lightly fried. Served with white yogurt sauce.
French Fries

Kebabs
Adana Kebab
Ground beef with seasonings. Freshly ground lamb flavored with red bell peppers and light hot peppers, sprinkled with seasonings and expertly wood-grilled on skewers. Served with rice pilaf or bulgur grilled tomato, pepper and onion salad.
Turkish Meatballs
Izgara kofte. Wood-grilled ground lamb and beef seasoned with exotic Turkish spices. Served with rice pilaf or bulgur grilled tomato, pepper and onion salad.
Lamb Shish Kebab
Wood-grilled skewers of tender lamb marinated in our chef's special sauce with tomato sauce, garlic, yogurt and flavored with chili pepper and seasonings. Served with rice pilaf or bulgur grilled tomato, pepper and onion salad.
Lamb Cop Shish
Marinated lamb cubes seasoned with Mediterranean spices. Served with rice pilaf or bulgur grilled tomato, pepper and onion salad.
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.
Lamb Chops
Marinated Lamp Chops. Grilled perfection.

Premium Wood Grilled Selection
Mixed Grill - Exclusive
Doner, lamb sis, Adana kebab, meatballs, chicken sis served with rice pilaf and salad.
Kilim Steak
2 pieces of special seasoned filet mignon steak grilled on a wood fire, served with sauteed spinach, parsley, rosemary, grilled pepper, and tomatoes. Special season: red pepper, oregano, salt, olive oil. Served with choice of 2 sides.
Nomad Steak
20 oz. specially seasoned tomahawk steak grilled on a wood fire served with sauteed spinach, parsley, rosemary, grilled pepper, and tomatoes special season: red pepper, oregano, salt, olive oil.

Chef's Specials
Lamb Shank
Kuzu Incik. Seasoned with Turkish spices and seasonings, braised slowly over 5 hrs with carrots, onions and bell peppers until the meat is tender enough to fall of the bone.
Turkish Dumplings
Mantı. Poached beef dumplings, served with garlic yogurt sauce.

Seafood
Grilled Octopus
Ahtapot izgara. Grilled octopus, seasoned with vinegar, black pepper, salt, and parsley charcoal grilled and served with salad.
Grilled Salmon
Somon izgara. Fresh Atlantic salmon, seasoned with garlic, black pepper and lemon juice, charcoal grilled and served with salad.
Grilled Bronzino
Levrek Izgara. Fresh caught Bronzino, seasoned with garlic, black pepper and lemon juice, charcoal grilled and served with salad.
Grilled shrimp

Cold Beverages
Can Sodas
Snapple Tea
Sarikiz Soda
Mineral water.
Purified Water
Lemonade
Turnip Juice
S. Pellegrino

Sides
White Rice
French Fries
Grilled Vegetables
Onion, Tomato, Pepper

Desserts
Baklava with Pistachio
Phyllo dough filled wth pistachios, baked and soaked in homemade syrup. Served with ice cream.
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).
Rice Pudding
Pudding prepared with milk, rice, sugar and cornstarch.

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Recent Reviews

I can eat Mediterranean food every single day and I’ve tried a lot of different Mediterranean restaurants in Bergen County. Kilim has got to be one of my favorite restaurants. The service is impeccable and the quality of the food you get here is excellent. This is a BYOB so you can bring your favorite wine. Their desserts are delicious as well! Can’t wait to come back.
March 2026
Kilim Mediterranean in River Edge is easily one of the best Turkish/Mediterranean restaurants in Bergen County, and after my recent visit, I completely understand why it’s earned such a loyal following.

The star of the night was the whole grilled fish - charred beautifully on the outside with smoky, perfectly seasoned skin, and served alongside a gorgeous fresh garden salad with mixed greens, cucumbers, tomatoes, red onion, and shredded purple cabbage. The...
March 2026
Kilim has amazing food and amazing staff. It is definitely a hidden gem here in Bergen County, and the food is extremely delicious! The falafel is crispy, and the hummus is very smooth. Even the kunefe is delicious and crispy… must try!! The atmosphere is comforting and is very home-y. Definitely recommend and a must!!
March 2026

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kilim mediterranean

645 Kinderkamack Rd, River Edge, NJ 07661
(201) 262-4400