Istanbul was love not just because of the history and architecture but most importantly for its…read morefood. The sweets and savory both are on point. You can actually go to a hole in the wall and get the best kababs or baklava or halwas every eatery is a sheer joy. So this is one of the best places for a kababfest all over Yelp, YouTube influencers backing that and also the most recommended place on internet based reviews. We chose a non busy time it wasn't that packed. This restaurant is not compact but definitely crowded in the sense that tables are very close to one another. The staff is extremely polite, helpful and friendly. We ordered a little bit of everything including liver. Each item was bursting of flavor and the meat used was top notch quality. Price point isn't bad. Do google the menu with pricing and these change quite often in places like Turkey which is a tourist hub. We paid with credit card no issues. The food came out piping hot and within reasonable grilling time. Definitely recommend this place it's a haven for meat lovers I can't wait to go back this is a solid 5 on 5 for me.

Bread was great. The food was not great but not bad. The atmosphere was good…read more Every thing took long to be ready.

Bayıldık ve tam anlamıyla patlayana kadar yedik. Çook başarılı. Gene olsa gene yerim pişman değilim…read more:)

Birtat was a nice change of pace for me, because I don't usually go to meyhanes (can't bear the…read moreprice tag). We were invited by an Izmir friend who had been before and liked it a lot, so he had experience ordering and knew what was good. Apparently, if you like liver, this is the meyhane to order it from! I don't like liver but that's irrelevant. The mezes were nice, and we ordered a mixed meat dish to share. All in all everything was tasty and the service was very attentive and friendly. We also ordered a kunefe which I felt was not sweet enough (but if you don't like the syrupy sweetness of kunefe this might be the one for you). All said the check came and was 350tl for the three of us. I found that pricey and unnecessary, but everything was great quality. We also shared a 75cl raki.

Walking around Istanbul and needing an authentic dinner place....i, of course, turned to yelp for…read morehelp! Found this place close by with ravishing reviews, so why not. Get there and easily seated. Small place but people were constantly going in and out and place was buzzing with tourist and locals alike. Menu properly labelled with prices so not a tourist trap. Sat down and ordered the lamb chops and the Adana kebabs (minced meat). Both dishes outstanding. The lamb chops were the best I've ever had. Grilled just right to perfection. Seasoned well with Turkish spices and meat was juicy. The kebabs were the same. Juicy and succulent and perfectly seasoned. Came with complimentary lavash and spicy hummus dip and some pickled veggies. Service quick and portion sizes just right. When in Istanbul, a must try for sure. Cheers! Happy eating!

I was going to try the turkey lamb chop. So I pick a restaurant close to grand plaza. It was close…read moreto the tram station. There are four chops in the set. The chop was pan fried to almost well. I am guessing they don't ask about the temperature. Overall the food is good. The meat here is a bit tougher than the United State. They are likely seasoned. The meal comes with grilled pepper, tomato and turkey blow bread.

My favorite meal in this awesome restaurant is, Cafe De Paris. I insist on eating that one and it's…read moreobvious that it has incredible taste. But, the meat should be cooked medium, not medium-well or well done. Otherwise, you know it can easily turn into a sticky taste in your mouth and harder than ever. By the way, the lemonade is almost perfect. The prices are affordable. TV is always on and you can watch the important football matches either on weekdays or on weekends. It's good for kids and for groups too.. :) I frequently go to this restaurant with my family or group of friends.

5* restaurant there's no doubt. Whatever you eat in that amiable restaurant, probably you'll like…read moreit. I suggest you to Cafe De Paris meat stake which is accompanied with awesome sauce. Also one of waiter of restaurant reminds me Brock Lesnar by the way.....

My husband found this restaurant because it was one of the closest ones to our hotel and had…read moregluten/dairy free options. We walked in and were told because we didn't have a reservation that there was only one table, but they were very nice and seated us quickly. It was our first meal in Istanbul and we were tired from our travels, so it was a little overwhelming when they came by with a giant platter of appetizers for us to choose from. We didn't pick any, but they did look tasty. My husband got a pide and I got the gluten free and vegan one. The kitchen was open, so it was nice to watch the guy happily making the pide. Mine was really delicious - the crust was crunchy and held up well with the pile of vegetables on it. Great way to start our trip here! My husband ordered dessert and they even made up a gluten and dairy free dessert for me - it was some type of candied pumpkin with syrup and walnuts. So thoughtful! Definitely 10/10 for the service and also 10/10 for the view.

First time to Turkey and Istanbul. On recommendation from the hotel staff. Utterly amazing…read moreinitiation to real Turkish food. Let the waiter make the food selections from menu. Nailed it! Have eaten a lot of other places in the world and think this rates near the top! patio dinning at night fantastic

Best food and service in Istanbul. I highly recommend this restaurant. You need to go to this place.read more

good service sigma had nice turkish tea and good sea bass fish also free baklava for tableread more

Expensive and rude. There are Plenty of other places in to go and eat. waste your money.read more

Fabulous atmosphere. Great barbecue and fresh foods. Love this Lo o cal stash for authentic Turkish…read morefoods.

We came here for dinner in our second night in Turkey, and thoroughly enjoyed it... we loved the…read morekunefe the most, and it was our favourite out of all the ones we had in Istanbul! The ambiance here is beautiful - hidden in a small alley on a road beside the Galata Tower, there are lights and music that fill up the narrow path here. Outside seating is super quaint, and the inside of the restaurant is nice too, decorated in a very traditional way. We started off with a shepherds salad because I was in desperate need of fibre after two days of straight protein and carbs . It was a simple Mediterranean style salad, with tomato, onions, cucumbers, and parsley. We then shared a chicken shish and, heavily influenced by the meal we had at Antiochia the day prior, a kebab durum. The durum was good - crispy and meaty - but I think we had the best at Antiochia. It lacked a bit of juice. The chicken shish was delicious though; it was tender, moist, and flavourful. The real star, however, was the kunefe. This dessert was by far the best of its kind we've had in Istanbul! It wasn't too sweet, the inside was creamy (and more mild than some other variations we tried), but it was the clotted cream on top and the pistachio crumble that elevated this to another level. The cream made the dish super buttery and fragrant, adding complexity. Would definitely come again just for the kunefe!