Had a 3 hour dinner at this amazing restaurant last week...here are my thoughts:…read more Ambiance is nothing special in terms of decor, but the restaurant is large and open which makes conversation easy. They can easily accommodate large parties. Service seems fine although nobody speaks English so definitely go with locals like we did who can facilitate ordering. Food is absolutely delicious. Our hosts ordered everything - and I mean everything. I highly recommend the grilled squid, the shrimp, tomato salad, turbot, cornbread, pickles, and the complimentary bread of course was fantastic. The eggplant was a miss for me (avoid). We also had lots of desserts and fruit as well. The watermelon was amazing but I can't comment on any of the other desserts as I didn't partake. I have no idea what the prices are like as I didn't pay for anything but I hear this place is really expensive. Definitely go with locals who speak the language to avoid any issues. Bottom line: I'll definitely return!

The best calamari in Istanbul for sure! you dont want to miss it!! lovely view with great service.read more

I have only been to this restaurant thrice and was impressed with its variety of fish and the…read morequality of its cooking and service. My Grandfather used to frequent it in the 50's as did my father who took me there in 1990. I have since been twice and each time it has been a lovely experience. On entering you are confronted with a fish display as you would find in a fish market. Get shown to a table and watch furs go past on summer evenings. If you are lucky to get a table by the waterfront then you will have a great view along the Bosphorus. I am not a great cooked fish lover,but this place is good. I am afraid that I can not comment on prices as I never had to pay in this restaurant, but for a western European it is affordable(ish)

They make the best hamsi I've ever eaten in my life so far. Boneless and very delicious. You should…read morecome here for the hamsi but ONLY for the hamsi. They aren't very good with other fishes. The prices are reasonable.

Nice small inexpensive restaurant where fish are priced by market value and you can go check them…read morefrom the fishermen selling their wages in front of the restaurant at the town square. Never tasted calamari so fresh, unbelievable tender. The rest of fish and shrimp was good but not remarkable. The house salad tomatoes and specially cucumber had a tomatoish/cucumberish flavor far beyond what you can find in expensive organic/biologique groceries in the western world.

From the owner: Balik çorbasi ve çorba çesitleri, Balik ve deniz urunleri, kuru fasulyeread more

Decent food but WAY TOO PUSHY! Avoid! If you just discuss the food they not only bring it to the…read moretable but put it on your plate with such speed you have no chance to ask what it is. We discussed mussels, they said they were stuffed with rice. I said I did not want stuffed mussels but they brought them anyway. 15 tl for "table service" and 20% gratuity added. Rip off!