The story
Tucked away on Via Carlo Alberto in Alessandria, Kebab Istanbul has earned a solid 4.5-star reputation as a no-frills street-food takeout spot. The local creator Franchino Er Criminale of *ALESSANDRIA criminale* highlights their signature Calzone Kebab, calling it “a real hit.” The dish features fresh calzone stuffed with kebab meat, though he notes the filling could be “more abundant and better cooked.” It’s the kind of honest, local kebab joint that knows what its regulars want—even if execution has room to improve.
This is not a polished sit-down affair; it’s a quick, casual stop for a generous calzone-kebab hybrid. The creator’s critique of the meat’s quantity and doneness suggests a work-in-progress comfort food that still commands local loyalty. For adventurous eaters seeking a distinctive twist on kebab in a small Italian city, Kebab Istanbul delivers a memorable, if slightly imperfect, bite.
Synthesised by AI from every creator’s review. First reviewed 2025.
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The calzone kebab is the unanimous star, a hearty, messy triumph of spiced meat and dough. Reviewers describe the food as bold, comforting, and unapologetically indulgent.
“This calzone kebab is a hit. They make the dough fresh on the spot, roll it out with a rolling pin, and fill it with kebab meat, green salad, and white sauce — but no white sauce inside the calzone because it would get soggy, just spicy sauce. The dough is good, well-cooked, crunchy on the outside, and the calzone stays dry. It's loaded with onion, lots of onion. The meat could be more abundant and a bit more browned, but the calzone itself is excellent. I paid €8, and it's worth it. If half the pizzerias in Italy made a calzone like this, it would be amazing. I'm glad Baudolino was closed so I found this.”
What creators say
1 creator has covered Kebab Istanbul. Most active: Franchino Er Criminale
A great kebab spot where they make fresh calzone with kebab — a real hit, even if the meat could be more abundant and better cooked.
Dishes mentioned
Calzone Kebab
This calzone kebab is a hit. They make the dough fresh on the spot, roll it out with a rolling pin, and fill it with kebab meat, green salad, and white sauce — but no white sauce inside the calzone because it would get soggy, just spicy sauce. The dough is good, well-cooked, crunchy on the outside, and the calzone stays dry. It's loaded with onion, lots of onion. The meat could be more abundant and a bit more browned, but the calzone itself is excellent. I paid €8, and it's worth it. If half the pizzerias in Italy made a calzone like this, it would be amazing. I'm glad Baudolino was closed so I found this.
