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Antiochia

4.4 (71 reviews)
ModerateTurkish, Barbeque, Tapas Bars
Closed 10:00 am - 11:00 pm

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Moderate noise
Good for groups
Outdoor seating
Dogs allowed

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Ally W.

Upon walking into the restaurant, you immediately embark upon a open-fire grill. The smoke coming from it made me crave the not-yet-ordered grilled meats. For appetizer, my friend and I shared the mezze platter consisting of eight different spreads. It was a great choice because it let us try several different spreads. My favorites are the eggplant spread and the hummus. For grilled meats, we loved both the grilled filet mignon and the grilled chicken skewers. The meats have been aged and seasoned to perfection. It was the best meat we have had in Istanbul. You really can taste the difference between other inferiorly prepared meats. The meats come with grilled flatbread, which was delicious as well. For dessert, I had the best kunefe ever! I was so full at the end of the meal that I almost could not drink their sweet complimentary tea...almost. P.S. Warning: The long pepper that comes with the meats is extremely spicy. Don't say that nobody warned you.

Beef tenderloin and beef wrap... Both were very tasty,  I would probably just have the wrap next time
Peter T.

Great quality food here. The tenderloin was super tender and top quality. Both the wrap and the solo dish. I would have liked some mor seasoning on it but the quality was excellent.

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Bianca G.

If I could give 6 stars I would. We came here based off of reviews and were blown away. We came at 6 on a Friday and were told by 7 it would be packed, and they were right. We liked everything on the meze platter, especially the eggplant and yogurt dip. As far as meat, I've never had more flavorful chicken, lamp chops, or beef as I did here. Going back to the US is going to be hard after having food this good. We will probably come back a second time before leaving Istanbul.

Lamb and veggie wrap
Mac R.

From the beautiful brick and black decor to the final yea to end, this was a great experience. The lamb and veggie wrap are amazing to share and the Mezze starter can't be missed. So so lovely.

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Noëlla L.

Have you ever gone abroad, at a great restaurant, came back home and thought to yourself: "Damn, I miss that restaurant's service." That was the first thought that came to mind when thinking about Antiochia. Istanbul in itself was a lovely visit, but there's something about Antiochia that makes me miss it, now that I'm back home... Is it the delicious kefta and kabak and more, I had while there? Is it the fantabolous waiter that catered to us, that made me feel respected as a client and that made me feel like I was being served at home? Or is it the fact that we passed by close to closing time, that there were barely any other people there, which accentuated the coziness of the place? Can I say it was all three? Maybe. What I know is that I ate well, that I felt warm inside when I was there and that for that short hour and an half, that the whole of Istanbul was quiet, as I enjoyed the delicious kefta in front of me.

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Azima M.

Discovered this place on my first trip to istanbul and returned the next time because we loved it so much! The exposed brick interiors are cozy and intimate which creates a high-end feel, but the prices are very affordable! Our go-to both times has been the mezze sampler, a great selection of dips to try with the fresh bread. We'll definitely be back here on future trips, highly recommend if you're visiting the Galata tower area!

Nazy J.

Exceptional customer service .... And the food melts in your mouth.... It is hands down one of the best foods I have tasted in Turkey... We were complete strangers here and this place was recommended and we were extremely surprised. If you want good kabob that is the best kabob ever best filet... , as a middle easterner I would swear on how amazing this place is. They have two restaurants one that is newer and one that is the first one with more outside but both foods are amazing.... Thank you for a great experience ....

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Inna B.

Ambience is very nice as well as the service however it's an overpriced turkish restaurant. Food is ok. We ordered meze combo with 8 different mezes included yet portions for each maze was small. Kofte was a fusion version of traditional kofte which was not very impressive. Main dish- kabab was delicious. Would not go back.

Beef grille dish and mezze

Best meal I've had in Turkey so far. I ordered the beef dish off the grille menu with the mezze sides. The beef was tender and perfectly cooked. The mezze consisted of hummus, eggplant, olives, and yogurt. All amazing. As were the two types of bread. Don't miss out on this place. Value: beef grille and mezze + 2 teas, 1 water, and 1 Turkish coffee (135 lira=$23)

Mahfam W.

The food here is amazing. The Turkish bread they bring when you get in is super tasty! The ambiance is nice and the staff is very attentive. We both ordered the sis with 4 mezza and it was DELICIOUS! Highly recommend.

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We showed up without a reservation. I would suggest making a reservation since this is a very popular restaurant with great food.

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Great restaurant, beautiful inside , food was amazing. Try the fried cheese and merlot. See Suliman.

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Old Ottoman Cafe & Restaurant - Traditional dessert

Old Ottoman Cafe & Restaurant

4.8(307 reviews)
2.0 kmAlemdar, Alemdar Mh.
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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!

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Wall outside the restaurant.

Roof Mezze 360 - Mezze plate and meat platter

Roof Mezze 360

4.9(59 reviews)
1.7 kmHobyar, Hoca Paşa Mh.

I LOVE this spot. The views, the food, the service, the music .. I love it!…read more This is where I was first introduced to adjika, a tasty pepper sauce that is served with their table bread, which is also delicious. I had to grab some at a local market. I highly recommend the chicken kabobs, juicy and well seasoned. Also enjoyed the margaritas, stiff and not overly sweet. Staff is pleasant and attentive. The views are unmatched in the evening. Make your reservation in advance to secure your sunset table. The inside is nice and classy but I simply adore the open air views from the roof. The birds really set off the skyline and you can see several of the mosques around. Not SUPER expensive but it is in the higher end price wise compared to their surrounding competition -- 100% worth it in my book. I will definitely go again on my next visit. Glad I could introduce it to a friend this go round. The only thing I disliked about this place is the "dining dome" as I called it. A portion of the roof now offers seating in a large plastic dome. The dome is scratched up and obstructs the view of the city but does protect diners from the wind. I was not a fan of this dome. I'm sure it's something someone saw on the internet and implemented .. I hope they get rid of it, it's super unnecessary. Otherwise -- LOVE!

Beautiful views, nice restaurant, huge menu. Had some really good mezze and shared the turkish…read moreravioli that we hadn't seen elsewhere and were like dim sum. The views, food, and service make for an unforgettable experience.

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Galata Kitchen - Traditional Turkish breakfast for 1

Galata Kitchen

4.5(30 reviews)
0.4 kmMüeyyedzade Mh., Şahkulu, Kemankeş Karamustafa Paşa

Everything I ate here was utterly delicious and unique. The staff was lovely and so helpful. Their…read morerecommendation of what to order was spot on. I'm already craving a second visit.

Galata Kitchen is not a doner grill and it doesn't open onto a busy street with a big outdoor…read morepatio. After two days having some great meals in Istanbul of that type, we looked for something different. Not far from Galata Tower, GK is on a side street with little foot traffic. It has a big modern sign back off the street and one of the operators saw us hesitating where to enter and waved us in from the front entrance. Inside it has whimsical and funny decorations and serious books mounted on the wall, but is not atmospheric, more like a diner. BUT the food is displayed in a case, hot and cold entrees separated, so you can see what you are ordering. You pick what you want and they assemble your choices on a plate and bring it to the table. Hot entrees included chicken bites in a tomato sauce and chicken with onions, lamb stew and beef and plenty of salad and vegetable choices in the cold display case. The group of men running the place that night were low key but personable, answering our questions about food items and Turkish literature. Service was prompt but understated and helpful. Our group of four had a great time and the menu is diverse enough that everyone found choices that pleased them. But remember, we came in expecting something very good other than doner kebap and were not disappointed!

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