The Olive Branch Restaurant
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A plate of char-grilled meat with pineapple, capsicum and rice at The Olive Branch

Carterton's much-loved Turkish restaurant.

Kebabs, iskenders and all the other great Mediterranean tastes you love — along with vegetarian and vegan options.

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Halal Vegetarian & vegan Gluten-free options Dine in & takeaway

Who we are

Formerly Istanbul — now under new ownership, same Turkish heart.

New owners Jiffry and Samee bring the yummiest Mediterranean tastes — kebabs, iskenders, burgers, meze, shish and salads — to Carterton! We're delighted to offer vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options too, for eating in or taking away.

Have a look at our menus, then phone us on 06 379 7669 or order online for pickup.

July 2026 update We have new menus for dine in and takeaway.
Chef Jiffry in the kitchen at The Olive Branch Restaurant
Halal certified

What we're known for

Turkish iskender
Turkish iskenderHouse speciality
Lamb shish
Lamb shishFrom the grill
Falafel, sigara börek, dips and halloumi
Falafel & börekMeze to share
Mixed vegetarian plate
Mixed vegetarianVeg & vegan
Burgers
BurgersDine in or takeaway
Coffee
CoffeeAll day

Opening hours

Open every day except Monday

MondayClosed
Tuesday11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
4:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Wednesday11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
4:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Thursday11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
4:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Friday11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
4:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Saturday11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
4:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Sunday11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
4:30 PM – 8:30 PM

Find us

91 High Street North, Carterton — in the heart of the Wairarapa.

Phone
06 379 7669
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