My husband found this restaurant because it was one of the closest ones to our hotel and had…read moregluten/dairy free options. We walked in and were told because we didn't have a reservation that there was only one table, but they were very nice and seated us quickly. It was our first meal in Istanbul and we were tired from our travels, so it was a little overwhelming when they came by with a giant platter of appetizers for us to choose from. We didn't pick any, but they did look tasty. My husband got a pide and I got the gluten free and vegan one. The kitchen was open, so it was nice to watch the guy happily making the pide. Mine was really delicious - the crust was crunchy and held up well with the pile of vegetables on it. Great way to start our trip here! My husband ordered dessert and they even made up a gluten and dairy free dessert for me - it was some type of candied pumpkin with syrup and walnuts. So thoughtful! Definitely 10/10 for the service and also 10/10 for the view.

First time to Turkey and Istanbul. On recommendation from the hotel staff. Utterly amazing…read moreinitiation to real Turkish food. Let the waiter make the food selections from menu. Nailed it! Have eaten a lot of other places in the world and think this rates near the top! patio dinning at night fantastic

Just inject this good stuff directly into my veins! You just can't go wrong with any of their…read morebaklavas. The Turkish tea is just a great partner to these treats! I personally love the Midye Baklavas with Pistachio the most! The service was prompt and a pretty chill vibe by the Bosphorus.

Baklavas are real in here. Not too much sugar everything is…read morebalanced and fresh. Service was great. The ambience is great.

Genuinely the nicest relaxing dinner I've had in a while. Visiting Istanbul and had this…read morereservation the same evening. My plane had landed late and I messaged them asking to move my reservation back an extra hour and they did right away! Most lovely and helpful staff. The manager was also the nicest, came to check on us and even hand served me my dish. My mom enjoyed her pizza and I loved everything about this place

Came here to satisfy my margarita pizza cravings and it did just that - beautifully made marg pizza…read moremade in the clay oven which you can see from the dining area. We sat in the garden seating area and its such an aesthetically pleasing restaurant, we would have def tried other dishes but we came for the marg and left satisfied

Olive is an amazing restaurant. The first thing that stood out to me was the views. There's a great…read moreview of the city as well as some of the beautiful masjids of Istanbul. I appreciated the level of hospitality and kindness we received from our server. He took the time to figure out which items my mom and I could have since we avoid gluten due to celiac disease. He even went back to the kitchen to ensure that they would avoid cross contamination. The food was amazing. I'd recommend trying as many meats and desserts as you can. I loved the kebabs. The vegetables and pickles that came with the kebabs were a great addition. Turkish sweets are delicious so I definitely enjoyed the desserts we had as well. I'd 100% recommend visiting checking out Olive if you want to try some very nicely prepared Turkish cuisine.

Loved the food, service and the views from this place. Best of all conveniently located.read more

I ordered the plate that had chicken pulled off the skewer, 3 falafel patties, humus, tahini,…read moretabbouleh salad, pickles and pita bread. The chicken was perfectly cooked, with good flavor. Although the falafel patties were not as hot as I like them, they were still amazing. I'm not a fan of tabbouleh salad, so I can't really give an opinion on whether it was good. Given the quality of everything else, I'm guessing it was good. I did eat some of it. The people serving were very kind.

There weren't many reviews of this place when I went, but I was craving some Lebanese food so I…read moretook a chance and I was not disappointed! It was located in a nice area of Istanbul that was less crowded compared to where we were staying (which was by the blue mosque). First off, I was impressed with the huge selection in the menu! There's a general menu, a vegetarian menu and a vegan menu . I got the fattoush salad and shish barak and my husband got the chicken wrap with special sauce. We both really enjoyed our meals and one of the better meals we've had while at Istanbul!

This was my first night in Istanbul and I eased tired from traveling from cappadocia earlier in the…read moreday. This restaurant was close to my hotel and had great reviews on Yelp. When I arrived there was only one other customer inside. The restaurant decor was cute and I very comfortable. The staff were friendly and welcoming. This spot was a bit pricey just like most of the restaurants in this touristy area. I had certain Turkish entrees i wanted to try during my vacation. I ordered the Iskender kebab which is beef and pita bread covered with tomato sauce with yogurt on the side. I ordered a side salad to go with it. The dish was very delicious as you can tell in one of my pics. I chatted with some of the staff about life in Istanbul. I was offered some complimentary pomegranate tea before I left and it hit the spot. This is definitely a place to check out when you're in the area.

A MUST TRY. As an American, I have been SO impressed with food here in Turkey and if you are in the…read morearea, this restaurant is an absolute MUST-TRY if you're looking for great food. I had some of THEE BEST chicken kebab I've ever had in this country here. The beef kebab was also tender and flavorful. You cannot go wrong with any of these! The service was quick and prompt, and the servers were great at making recommendations. I came here in the winter so we sat indoors which felt a bit cramped however, there is also outdoor seating during the nicer weather months. If I'm ever back here in Istanbul, I would definitely come back. And if you're reading this, you NEED to try the Old Ottoman!

This is for ever vegan looking for a place to eat in Istanbul. It's hard to tell from yelp if it's…read morestill open. It is OPEN. I tried every vegan option in Istanbul and I've come to the conclusion of this is the BEST vegan food you can get. Don't waist your time getting lost to find some over priced dish at a tOuriSt trap. This is the spot. It's cheap, cute and the food is so good! The lady who runs it is a sweetheart. It's also in a really cool area. No one's harassing you to ear in their restaurant. It's somewhat quiet. I walked all the way from old city and I'll do the same. Don't sleep on this place. It's so cheap you can order everything they have. Support this place. It's so worth it! Favorite vegan place over seas. :)

A very basic establishment but very good food and vegan food is hard to find Istanbul. Seems like…read moresome very honorable people working very hard. I took home chocolate cake, which was delicious.

What in the world Michelin sees in this place, I couldn't tell you. Everything I got was bland or…read morejust not very good except the couple pieces of lamb kebab were great. The salad was good enough but I could have made it at home. The service was just alright. The prices have almost quadrupled from 2 years ago. The view is nice. Restauraunt is on 8th floor and bar terrace is outside through restaurant and up one more floor.

I came to Tershane for dinner with my family since we had heard very positive things about this…read moreplace and it's also on the Michelin Bib Gourmand guide. I made a reservation a few days in advance by sending a request via their website although you can also call if you have access to a Turkish phone. This restaurant is located at the rooftop of a hotel and has a very impressive view of the skyline of Sultanahmet and Eminonu. Our reservation was at 7pm so we had a very nice view of the sunset as well as the skyline at night. We were seated right away at a table by the window and when we arrived the place was not super busy. However, by 8pm it was packed. The service was really attentive and friendly. For food we tried: - bread: we got complimentary bread with our starter dishes that was delicious, fluffy, and flavorful. This was leavened bread. Generous portion for the dips below! - pistachio manca: very rich dip that had a creamy/garlicky yogurt, smoky eggplant, and the sweet nuttiness of roasted pistachios. This was one of my favorite dips that I had while in Istanbul. Super rich and decadent. Highly recommend! - hummus: another hit! This was creamy, earthy, and a little bit more garbanzo heavy than I am used to but I enjoyed it a lot. The citrus levels were low but there was more emphasis on the freshness of the parsley and the spices like cumin. Tasted very fresh! - shepherds salad (çoban salad): another wonderful dish with fresh produce that just felt so refreshing and light and healthy but full of flavor all at once. Had tomatoes, cucumbers, bell peppers, parsley, and onions. I believe for the dressing it may have been olive oil with some balsamic vinegar vs. Pomegranate molasses but super subtle nonetheless. For our main dishes below, they brought out extra sides of tangy sumac onions, barley (?) salad that was very earthy and had lots of spices, and this delicious freshly baked flatbread. - grilled saddle of lamb: I ordered this and absolutely loved it! The flavor of the lamb was unreal, one of the best I've had! Not gamey at all and with the right amount of fat. The cut is pretty lean except for some fatty borders that you can remove if you want. Super tender! Paired really well with the bread and the sumac onions. - grilled lamb cutlets: I tried my fiancés lamb chops and they were very good too! The cut felt a little fattier to me which made me prefer my dish but still very good. Well cooked and amazing flavor. - grilled beef medallions: my parents ordered this and they enjoyed it! They said the meat was cooked to perfection and loved the flavor. All of the dishes above came with sides of grilled vegetables that were just amazing and full of that umami, charcoal flavor. For dessert we ordered the dondurma or turkish ice cream that had a creamy texture and that was almost chewy without melting easily. It came topped with crushed pistachios that added nice nutty highlights. The sweetness level was perfect! Overall, I really liked this place and think it is very much worth it! The value is excellent for the quality of the food and the experience that you get. Really great place for either a casual dinner with coworkers or to celebrate a special occasion. Highly recommend!