We stumbled upon this gem during our last night in Istanbul. It's along a path below street level,…read moreand as a tourist, wasn't someplace I would have found otherwise. But I'm glad I did because it was phenomenal! There were a lot of locals eating there, which is always a good sign. The service was wonderful. The waiters were attentive, but not pushy, and even with their limited English and my nonexistent Turkish we were able to communicate well and they gave great recommendations and suggestions. The food was absolutely delicious! So much flavor and the kebap was so tender and juicy. Extremely affordable too! I wish we were here for another few days because I would absolutely go back!

Excellent service. Everyone was exceptionally attentive and when I was eating my kebab plate wrong,…read morethe waiter actually showed me how to do it, by making a meal out of the wrap. I had no idea I was supposed scrape the eggplant and put it in the wrap like refried beans in a burrito. Haha. Glad I could experience it. And plenty of food.

From the owner: Müşkülpesent, İkinci Yeni'lerden ilham alan İkinci Yeni Lokanta.read more

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!

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.

One of my good friends brought me here for dinner and I thought the food was delicious from start…read moreto finish. We ordered more starters that we could eat, but each was cooked well and very flavorful. Our server was friendly and even treated us to coffee at the end of the meal. It wasn't cheap, but it was a fantastic evening.

This was my local kebap place when I stayed in Istanbul. It's a nice under the radar local…read morerestaurant that's been here over 20 years. They have a full menu of kebap, pide and lahmacun all at very reasonable prices. My favorite dish was the doner with rice and I also really liked their Iskender kebap. They don't speak much English but were always very friendly.

The pide and kebabs were very flavorful and good, and I loved the rice and tomatoes that came with…read morethe kebab. (Warning: the green pepper it came with was crazy spicy). The kunefes were also delicious. Waited ~10 minutes to get seated and it was quite busy Thursday evening, but we were served very quickly.

One of the best meals I've had in Istanbul. Great service and a home like ambience. 10/10read more

Food was amazing... wonderful service... constant attention…read moreBaris, our server was delightful and very helpful

We saw the reviews and pictures online and decided to give it a try. We are so glad that we did try…read morethis place. From the location, ambience, food, taste, and service... everything is superb. Mr. Baris was our waitress and he took his time serving us as well as making a foodie show! Everything we tried is great. But of course we love the Turkish pot kebab. We recommend everyone to try this dish. The garden is so lovely too and such a quiet escape in a busy city. Thank you all for such a nice time. Baris, we wish you the best!

Excellent food and a welcoming vibe; highly recommended. Also, Sahin was very helpful.read more

Amazing food, kabobs authentic and wine is delicious. The staff are very friendly and…read moreknowledgeable. I liked it so much I came back again

By far the best kabob and teka I have ever had. A friend of mine recommended this place to on my…read morefirst visit to Istanbul. It's a small restaurant hidden inside the fish market near the Taksim Square. Even though It's a very small restaurant, but their food and service are amazing. The staff there constantly check on you, refill your water, change your silverware and dishes, and make sure that you have everything you need. The food was really good, specially the beef teka. It's was so soft and yummy. When I asked about their secret, they said the dip it in milk for a whole day. One funny thing I noticed was that they have a big no smoking sign inside the restaurant, yet all the customers there were smoking. I'll definitely revisit the place again before I leave Istanbul.