This was a fun environment. The service was very friendly and despite that I am solo customer, they…read morewere very accommodating. I'm very impressed with their selection and presentation. This is a Michelin restaurant with very cool vibe. I also enjoyed wine from Cappadocia. The DJ's selection of music was spot on. I definitely enjoy my meal here and will definitely recommend.

Stumble across this place when we walked around trying to get some steps in before the night ends!…read moreCute aesthetics and drinks were delicious and not expensive. Drinks are simple and aesthetic. They do get busy so we had to sort of share our table with another couple. Lots of options for cocktail drinks and we drank 2 each so i don't remember what's the name of the drinks we got. I got the St. Martin and it was pretty good but if you are a sweet cocktail person, ask to make it extra sweet!

Great location off the main shopping street, but feels cozy and intimate. Drinks are amazing with…read moreunique flavors that blend well. Staff was very helpful with selecting and describing drinks! Definitely a grate cocktail evening!!!

Birdy Roof is a rooftop located in one of the most lively places in Istanbul and it has the perfect…read moreview of the Bosphorus. They own the top 3 floors of the building. After entering to the building, you go up with a tiny elevator. First two floors are indoors. They have a few tables and couches and a bar at these floors. You can get food in these floors. They mostly bar food like burgers and sandwiches in their menu. The top floor is the terrace. It is very tiny and mostly overcrowded. If you are going on a Thursday, Friday or Saturday, you definitely need a reservation. All cocktails are fix 70 liras. In the terrace they have a bar and a DJ stand. They usually play house music and it is pretty good. I think it is the beat location for a happy hour. You can get a few drinks with your friends, dance to the music and enjoy the gorgeous view of the Bosphorus.

Great ambiance, trendy and fun. Gets better towards the end of the week, but also good on…read moreWednesdays. Try the signature cocktail.

Super fun club near the Ortakoy mosque with a view of the bosphorus. The view is amazing at night…read more The bartenders were super helpful. We got a table with bottle service otherwise even reservations don't guarantee a table. We didn't try any food. Cool music, amazing crowd, a very nice club. Will love to come back. A little on the pricier side though.

Good place in ortakoy by the water and central for hotels in the area. This is a really good place…read moreto go if you want to be right on the water with nice views and music. Their drinks weren't too strong I found. It started to get really crowded later on towards the night but it's an older crowd here I would say and a mix of people in their 20s and 30s.

The food is good and the spot has a nice view. The first impression from the host and servers are…read moreawful. The dude with a beard/ Osman would talk to you like you just walked in to prison cell. I will give you an example: we took the menu while waiting to prep our friends to order; Mr.Osman attacked and grabbed it off our hands. Walked us out to look at the menu in the front of the door on the wall. You have to be ready to get humbled if you walk in here. Good luck.

I would have given it a 5 star because I loved the food and the atmosphere and the setting .. If…read moreonly I didn't hear the hostess refuse to give an incoming who was single person say she can't let her sit outside because she is alone. I came looking for this place specifically ..I wonder if I came alone that would mean I couldn't have a table out on the terrace .. I think if I was told that I would walk out and never recommend this place to anyone. Just a note to Mangerie " sometimes we come to a resturant solo because we want to enjoy a place all on our own.. One or two is the same .. A person alone is not less that a person with someone.."

Very much like a biergarten that is very modern. They have outdoor and indoor seating that is very…read morehipster. They offer a variety of entrees that include salads, sandwiches and pizza. It's pretty much smoking everywhere so there is no non smoking areas and this is typical for turkey. I absolutely loved their drinks and cocktails. Very refreshing and unique. The restaurant/Bar can become very congested so make your reservations or arrive early.

I love this place! I was totally shocked to find something so trendy, cool, and hip in Besiktas,…read moreand you don't even have to go into the Carsi for it. Highly recommended for anyone wishing to get a good drink in the area, lots of cool stuff on tap, super reasonable (Kadikoy) prices, and clean bathrooms. Also, good music! Will definitely go back soon and is great for a big, drunk group. Just more evidence that no one wants to go out in Taksim anymore... :P

Dirty Hands belongs to the owners of Any Istanbul, which has quickly established itself as one of…read morethe popular hotspots in Istanbul, and is their second spot. The name gives the theme of this place away - Dirty Hands - because everything you eat here, will get your hands dirty. The menu offers a selection of street food, ranging from Bao Buns, to Tacos, Nachos, Hot Dogs and Corndogs. There is also a cool selection of Cocktails with funny names, such as 'Dirty Talk', 'The Bitch' and 'Lady in White'. I can definitely recommend 'The Bitch' for those who love sweeter cocktails like me. It is served in a large light bulb and looks superb - almost too good to drink! The best thing? The signs! During normal hours you will see signs that read 'Sit down please' and when it's past 10-11 pm and dancing time, the signs are turned around and it says 'Stand up please!'. The atmosphere is awesome, reminding of a SF backyard with a food truck parked in it, and jukebox music. Great stuff!

Cool place with lovely interior design. Went there in winter and in summer. Had the wings at both…read moreoccasions and let me tell you, they don't disappoint and they are reasonably priced. Only downside is that you have to deal with smoke of you want to sit outside. Especially recommended for after work gatherings

I truly hope that the owners and management of Sortie reads this. For the regular viewer, please…read moretake caution. This was my first time in Istanbul. I'm from Washington DC and I just came from an amazing family reunion in Antalya. This was the one and only nightclub I chose to visit recommended by my hotel four seasons. As soon as I got there, the bouncers would not let me in because they said ""couples only", My wife passed away last year, so I went solo. Nowhere on their web site did it say couples!!! I'm not someone to beat my own horn, but I am probably one most well mannered, most well dressed most cultured man around and I know this because I was raised correct. The bouncers would only let me in if I would pay them US$100 cash, my Uber ride had already left, so I decided to bite the bullet and pay $100 just because I did not have a companion with me but I wanted to enjoy some good music in Istanbul so I took a chance. The ambience was wonderful I was probably the only one tipping staff members with high tips as I crossed them, but it was so unfortunate that I had such a horrible start. What was supposed to be a high end dance club... the DJ was subpar. I was not there to flirt with anyone. I was there to listen to some good music. Enjoy the ambience, and enjoy a couple of drinks. So to the owner and management please know that this was highly disappointing. I never ever give negative reviews but this warrants it. I'm incredibly saddened and disappointed by what happened by the bouncers Maybe it was because I was impeccably dressed, and they thought that I was gay. I don't know what the problem was, but it was incredibly sad and this is why this warrants the worst review I've ever given. Best of luck clients.

Love this place. Their drinks are good. also the music and ambiance is my favorite. We had a great…read moretime there.