Had a 6 hour layover and took a cab to try this restaurant and it did not disappoint. The food was so good, we almost missed our flight (not kidding). The restaurant is beautiful, especially the surrounding garden situated outside. The service was spectacular. Order the mixed platter. Really enjoyed the lamb beyti, perfectly seasoned and cooked. Their Knafeh was deliciously satisfying. My only mistake was ordering the mixed platter because it was too much meat for me, but I ended up finishing most of it. They give you pickles which helps you cleanse your palate. read more

Beyti - Mixed platter - Turkish Near Me - Istanbul, 34

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Great place, the stuff were super nice and can speak English. I had the mix grill which is bread topped with yogurt and covered with Döner, and on the side multiple pieces of kuffta, all that flavors are absorber by the bread at the bottom. If you decide to visit this place don't forget to have a traditional cyie "tea" after the meal I will make a different Note: it's expensive restaurant you will pay 5 times more for that kind of meal but worth it if you are near it. read more

Beyti - Mixed grill - Turkish Near Me - Istanbul, 34

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Decided to have dinner here on Sunday night with our group of 5. Our group took an Uber here. Upon entry, loved the ambiance inside, but they led us to the lit shaded patio for dinner. I loved it. Although it was evening, shaded and fans were blowing, husband still found it a bit warm (I think he's suffering from meat sweats; haha!). I thought the patio was comfortable. We were greeted quickly. One member of our party speaks Turkish, so he did all the ordering. We started with a bottle of Red Turkish wine, "Selection". Very Good; tasted similar to a Pinot Noir. For starters, we had a variety of salads & Feta. Good and needed because we were about to eat some meat! For my entree, I had the Yogurtlu Kebap. Kebap on Pita Bread (big cubes of it), w/Tomatoe sauce & Yoghourt. Delicious. There were several different meat slices, but I loved the thinly sliced pieces. The food is served in an impressive copper dish & top and they remove the top when placing in front of you. I wanted to finish this, but I had to leave a little room for dessert. Husband ate the whole thing. Highly recommend. For dessert, I tried the Baklava and Firin Sutlac (Rice Pudding). Rice Pudding was Very Good and the Baklava was heavenly (I have had Baklava like this before, but it was homemade by a friend). Service was attentive, too. A delicious meal & fantastic ambiance. read more

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Very nice place. Very nice decoration and history. So many famous people finned here from royalties to actors and actresses. I have been here before with my family for lunch and the owner took us on a private tour after he found out where my mom was from! Tonight's meat was mediocre if not terrible. I ordered the Prime rib. Don't order any meats. May be just order Turkish food. Of course they didn't care about my opinion at the restaurant. Tried to offer us tea or desert and i refused. I will never come back here again. read more

Mixed meat. You can't go wrong with this place though, never disappoints. read more

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Overwhelming staff. Great taste . I would sugguest to try . Also you can reserve table even in last moments . read more

The four of us came for dinner from our hotel located at the Ataturk international airport. We're still wearing our travel clothes as we just arrived from San Francisco, 12 hour nonstop flight. The taxi drops us off. We enter. Uh oh, we're feeling under dressed as this's a fine dining restaurant. Wait staff in tuxedos. No matter. We're here. One person speaks fluent English. The menu is in both Turkish and English. We had a great dinner. Beyti is known for its grilled lamb. And Mr. Beyti was there the night we ate there. Grilled lamb - kabobs, rack of lamb, chops, leg of lamb, etc. Our dinner plates were constantly replaced. We had the kabobs, the lamb chops, and the rack of lamb. Cooked perfectly with the right amount of spices. We finished dinner with Turkish coffee and the wheat coated fried cheese square shaped dessert which is also a Baklava, but not what we Americans know Baklava to be. Delicious. We had a couple of starters which I can't recall now that's two weeks later as I'm writing this review. The restaurant is three stories. Dignitaries and celebrities have eaten at Beyti. The interior is like the old Ottoman Turkish architecture and motifs. Lots of dark wood. It was a 10 minute taxi ride back to our airport hotel. read more

We dined in this place 25 years ago when we were newly wedded. Today, my son wanted to experience this place after we kept speaking highly about our past experience. The experience wasn't the same. Not even close. 25 years ago we were greeted and gave a tour in the restaurant and the kitchen where they cut the meat. The food was great and can't remember anything but delicious about it. However, today the ambiance is nice but we had a mixed experience regarding the food. My son was very happy with his mixed BBQ plate. My T-bone steak wasn't as good. I asked it to be medium-well and got it very raw and bloody. The service was cold if I want to be nice. The waiter wasn't attentive and very passive. One funny thing happened to us with the salad. We ordered Caesar salad but received garden salad. I asked the waiter twice if this is the Caesar salad and he confirmed with great confidence, YES!! read more

I had a wonderful experience at Beyti in April 2017. I had a five-hour layover in Istanbul during a work trip and decided to leave the airport and catch a bit of fresh air, stretch my legs, and eat a real meal before hopping on another long-haul flight. I found out about Beyti through the mobile Yelp app while waiting in the passport control line at IST; looking back I really wish I had known more about Beyti's illustrious history and renown as a fine-dining location. As the restaurant's Wikipedia article states (yes, Beyti has a Wikipedia article), Beyti is located in an upscale and well-heeled neighborhood of Turkey's largest city. The taxi ride from IST was quick and I settled the fare with the driver for US$10. As soon as I approached the entrance with my carry-on luggage, smartly dressed Beyti staff grabbed my bags and escorted me inside, the restaurant is large and there was no wait whatsoever. As a non-Turkish-speaker, I was very happy to find that my waiter spoke fluent English and to see that Beyti has English-language menus available. I spent about 75 min. at Beyti during my layover and ordered a three-course meal: (i) garden salad, (ii) steak, and (iii) baklava. In general, I'm not at all a salad fan, but Beyti's garden salad was very tasty. There was a lot of red cabbage but it was flavorful and the dressing was exquisite. The steak was almost cooked perfectly, it was great to not have to worry about cutting meat with a plastic or butter knife during my layover. And while the baklava did take a little bit of time to arrive, it was completely worth the wait, very memorable. I would also be remiss in failing to mention Beyti's very well-appointed bathrooms. The restrooms are extremely well-maintained, clean and spacious and were a pleasure to use. Restaurant staff very kindly stowed my carry-on luggage in a storage room (free-of-charge) and called a taxi (that arrived in a matter of minutes) to take me back to the airport. At the end of the day, I ended up paying just under US$50 for a delicious, three-course meal (generous portions) at what is certainly among the most visually appealing restaurants I've ever dined at. Beyti's staff is very attentive and the customer service here is impeccable. I wholeheartedly recommend Beyti and would, without hesitation, dine here again if and whenever I find myself back in Istanbul. read more

If you are looking for the best classic Turkish cuisine, this is the restaurant to go to! I absolutely loved the experience. Great food, service was top notch, and the atmosphere and decor was lovely. Highly recommend! read more

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The food was fine we arrived late in the evening so no more iskander kabab the staff is very nice and helpful. You can find a lot of gifts from the famous people. read more

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One of the best in istanbul. It's truly authentic turkish food with many verity and extensive menu option. The starters are amazing and very well prepared. The main dish was very delicious and of high quality meet. read more

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I remember eating here as a kid and this place was full to the brim with great thin cut döner, great köfte, and ok şiş. It isn't the old Betty anymore and has seriously lost its mojo. Even the mediocre Bayramoğlu has betten döner. The reason they cut thick is to compensate for the dry meat and the köfte was just plain bad and in Turkey it is hard to screw up köfte. The şiş was also sub par and dessert was average. Wouldn't recommend this place if you are looking for good food and don't care as much about ambiance. read more

Superb dining experience. Great food coupled with great service. Don't waste your time dining at a restaurant where your meat is slapped and cooked by a clown in sunglasses and a child sized white tee shirt. For that douchebag experience you're certain to pay a kings ransom and leave hungry. Dine here instead and enjoy a proper meal prepared by people who care about the food they're serving. Every time I'm in Istanbul, this is my go-to spot. read more

Beyti is one of the best, for most people, it is the king of Turkish cuisine! It Presents the authentic Ottoman Turkish dishes, Beyti is a long time favorite eatery in the city. Inspired by Ottoman and Turkish architecture, the interior decoration is a modern replica of traditional mosques, palaces, courtyards. read more

This is one of the best restaurants i have been in Istanbul. The food and service are both excellent. We have tried numerous appetizers and entres recommended by our server who was very friendly and everything we tried was top notch. It is a little pricy but it is worth it. Mr Beyti (the longtime owner) stopped by our table to personally ensure that everything was fine. I highly recommend Beyti. read more

A delightful experience with great food, service and ambience. The selection of deserts is abundant and deliciously sweet. The place for lamb in its many forms. The lamb is prepared with many spices and it simply melts in your mouth. read more

What a beautiful and perfect restaurant to end our Istanbul trip. Just 15 mins away from the airport, this restaurant has seen its share of dignitaries and celebrities. The food is traditional Turkish - great grilled meats and salads. Starter dips are solid. For dessert, we had a highly recommended chicken dessert - which was creamy, delicately sweetened and oddly delicious. read more

Food is fantastic. Not a cheap place, worths every penny. Very helpful staff. Must book advance for a table in the garden in summer, or spring. read more

best food in town, and this since ages. Allways enjoy to be here. set up, fodd, service, all recommendable.

If you are looking for a great steak and a perfect service then beyti is definetely for you.

The place is warm and very unique, I feel like I'm visiting my grandfather house but in a big range. Lucky you people of Istanbul :) read more

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Attentive service, friendly. Superb dining with reasonable prices for the fare served. A place where you can sit down for a leisurely intimate dinner experience. The finest dining we experienced in 9 days in Turkey. read more