Biggest scam of the year! I wish I had seen these warnings before stepping into this restaurant…read more This is a well coordinated scam involving hotel receptionists, taxi drivers, and more. They don't show you the menu until after serving appetizers, so you don't suspect their outrageous price gouging, charging up to five times the normal rate. The trick? The menu lists fish at a deceptively low price per pound, but when the bill arrives, you realize they've served you a massive fish, inflating the cost to an astronomical level. We were stuck with an $846 bill for mediocre food. Fortunately, I disputed the charge with my bank and won the case. Still, I want to warn others: Avoid this place at all costs, and be cautious with restaurant recommendations that come through hotels or drivers.

Pretty good! Right by the sea (under the Galata bridge). They showed us the freshly caught fish to…read morechoose from. Had the sea bass and a nice white wine. The fish was delicious!

The meal was delicious. I selected my meal from a case of fresh fish. The sea bass was grilled to…read moreperfection. Located with a lovely water view, the restaurant has an impeccable staff of servers. My server, Hamit was very attentive and offered great suggestions for appetizers.

Wooow what a view! This restaurant is located on the top of a building over a hill and offers and…read moreamazing view of the city and the bosforus. The menu is mainly fish and seafood oriented. We had a reservation and I showed up wearing my tourist clothes (Jeans and at-shirt) and felt like i was under-dressed, I wish I had wore something a little nicer, but no one batted an eye . My friend did all the ordering and we ended up with an assortment of little plates of seafood that were delightful. The highlights for me were the octopus,the sea-bass and the anchovies. The staff was always attentive refilling our drinks and making sure we had everything we needed at all times. Totally recommended for a nice formal dinner in town!

This place has been my favorite restaurant/place in Istanbul. I have been here 4 times on my trip…read moreand they have not failed to amaze me. The staff is so lovely. Please take the time to pay them a visit when visiting, you will not be disappointed!

I picked this restaurant for a dinner takeaway. Sushi is one of my favorite dishes, I feel lucky to…read morehave enjoyed many good sushi restaurants all around the world. But, this was unfortunately the worst of all....The only good thing about this sushi order was the black, thick paper, expensive packaging- They provide very nice packaging and when it comes to the inside: TERRIBLE. Ordered 5 kinds of sushi rolls, simply put the fish were not fresh...the sushi was just like an airport quick sushi bite joint...The fish stays so long minutes in the mouth, chewing chewing......impossible to gulp and digest. It is simply a sushi experience I want to forget. AVOID please.

We absolutely loved our dinner experience- from the wine selection to the appetizers to our main…read moredish! Our lively waiter, Remzi gave us a background on all the fish, helped us choose the perfect preparation and fish so that we could try something we hadn't eaten before. We went with the John Dory, fried (lightly) and served with an amazing butter, soy and garlic sauce that was an amazing addition. Their dolmas reminded me of my grandmother, and the vintage Sauvignon Blanc was a perfect pairing for the meal. We even had a few guest appearances from the kittens.

We had a wonderful time on a temperate October evening. We sat in the tented area which was very…read morepleasant. The staff were very friendly and attentive. They were able to answer our questions about the menu. The eggplant appetizers which were tasty. We had the blue fish, which our tour guide had recommended earlier that day. It was a good choice for a tasty white fish. We requested the fig dessert but the fruit was already out of season. We opted for the dried apricot version, which I enjoyed though my partner found it too sweet.

We were a bit worried this place might be a tourist trap, but even if it is, the food's great, with…read morefast friendly service. You start with delicious hummus and bread. I ordered a lemony and saffron infused Turkish seafood stew. We dined outdoors as it was a lovely evening, and had a little visitor who was too cute so I ended up giving most of my seafood to the little guy.  Conveniently located and within walking distance of the typical set of sightseeing spots. Really glad this is where we settled on for dinner. Would definitely recommend.

This restaurant was recommended by my hotel reception. It…read morewas across the street. Service was excellent. They start you with hummus and bread. I ordered the chicken fajitas , not so Turkish, but it came steaming to the table. Very good flavor, but alas no guacamole. For dessert banana crepes. They have traditional Turkish, as well as American dishes;steak and potatoes, etc. Many varieties to choose from. A good choice for a good meal.

The food was great. For an app, we had the seafood tempura, which was done well. Then we had sushi…read more& the jumbo grilled shrimp (prawns), which were all done well & the sushi plate decorations were pretty awesome. Service was great. The scene of being on the 13th floor and the water view is the greatest aspect of this place. It was the perfect scene for an 8:00 reservation (made by email on their website) to view the sunset. Prices are high, but worth the splurge.

We were in Istanbul for Valentine's Day and this rooftop restaurant with incredible views of the…read moreBosphorus seemed the perfect place to celebrate. The atmosphere is very romantic, you do have to dress up some (no shorts, tank tops, flip flops etc). The service is on point, friendly and fast. They have a great cocktail list as well as wine list. We ordered the calamari and octopus appetizers, which were so tender and delicious. We tried one of their sushi rolls with eel and salmon and again, it did not disappoint . For main course, I chose the lamb three ways and it was one of the best cooked and tender lamb I've ever had. Hubby had the filet and also loved it. Don't ask me what the dessert was - there was a lot of flavors and textures in this little chocolate heart! It was delicious, though I really wanted to try one of their soufflés, but I guess next time!

We came here to eat on our first night here and it was the best choice. So far no other restaurant…read morehas topped it. The fresh bread and yogurt sauce is phenomenal. So much flavor! Service is 1000000/10. Very friendly staff, especially Jigar! We actually came back to eat here for a second time.

We arrived from the airport around 1am. Checked in to our hotel. After 20 hours and three flights…read morewe were starving. When we asked hotel front desk they highly recommended this restaurant. Although it was pretty late we were greeted and seated right away. The hot tea was served in few seconds. After 15 minutes we got table full of the most delicious kebabs and grilled vegetables. The service was outstanding and friendly. Totally loved it.