We sat upstairs and had a perfect people-watching view of the park and the downstairs area. I…read moreforgot to take photos of our food, but they were good, too. I had the mushroom casserole, my friend had the chicken casserole, and we shared appetizer of yogurt, bread, and the sarma. Delicious and great service

We had an amazing lunch experience at this small restaurant in Buyukada. We had gone to a different…read moreseafood restaurant yesterday which was on the main waterfront road, rated as #1 for seafood on TripAdvisor where we paid more than twice what we paid here and the food was nowhere near as good (don't believe all reviews I guess!). This restaurant is located on the main inland road, one block away from the waterfront. We first tried the marinated anchovies and a spicy yogurt mezze, both were outstanding! The spicy yogurt had enough of a kick to make it can't-stop-eating delicious (I literally scooped every last bit with my finger because it was that good). The anchovies were also great, with the right amount of vinegar and perfect seasoning. For our main entree we opted for the wild caught levrek (sea bass) grilled to perfection. Needless to say we devoured it! Service was super attentive and friendly, prices were very reasonable. Definitely recommend trying this restaurant for seafood if you're in Buyukada.

Simply a must come place in Buyukada. It's located 5 minutes away from the port station and easy to…read morefind. It has a wide variety of fish and 1 or 2 meats to offer. We went with a grilled sea bass and a grilled salmon. It. Was. Yummy. It even had this smoky flavour. The place itself is neat, even their bathroom (didn't expect it from a place on an island)! The cats are well trained, they won't jump on your table when eating but rather they will wait patiently next to your table in case you decide to feed them. One more thing, both fish plates and 2 glasses of tea ended up costing 80 TL which is less than 10 euro. Crazy.

Walk into Degirmencioglu and BAM, you're slapped in the face with that intoxicating aroma of fresh…read morebread like you accidentally fell into someone's Anatolian grandma's kitchen. You've got a guy right at the entrance literally making the bread by hand. He's there, spinning dough like he's auditioning for a food ballet. Casual. Meanwhile, the kebabs are sizzling away like it's their full-time job (which, I guess, it is). I went rogue. I ordered the Pide, the Turkish flatbread that's basically a love letter from carbs to your belly. Mine came bubbling with cheese and veggies. Then tea and dessert. The tea is served like they're trying to make you forget you ever paid $6 for a sad chai latte elsewhere. Solid spot!

Best shawarma I have had 3 days in. Lamb kebab was tender and perfectly seasoned. Highly recommend…read morebefore or after visiting the Bazar.

Loved the breakfast buffet. Quality delicious food. Did a quick lunch once, it was ok. Highly…read morerecommend the buffet!

Absolutely amazing food in Istanbul! We are staying at the hotel during the pandemic, so we take…read moreall our meals here. Safety and cleanliness are 100% observed. There is a possibility to sit indoors/outdoors (with heating lamps during winter) but we prefer indoors. We had some amazing mezze, but also breakfasts are incredible. Wifey prefers Turkish food all the way, while I had some delicious sushi. Service is impeccable and atmosphere is both elegant and intimate, despite the size of the restaurant. We love this place. Highly recommended.

I haven't really been writing reviews during my time in Turkey but I will for this restaurant…read morebecause the food is THAT good and I want to reference this for future Turkey trips. First off, restaurant ambiance is very classy and service was great (staff speaks good English also). It was my first time experiencing Turkish fine dining and I loved their take-- all the dishes were so creative! Cocktails were excellent. I recommend going with their tasting menu if you're hungry (you will definitely fill up, those portion sizes aren't small).

What a great restaurant! A must if you want food inspired by Turkish dishes! Wow. Everyone was…read moresuper friendly and helpful! Yay

We loved this place so much that we went twice during our Istanbul visit. Food was delicious,…read moreservice was great, atmosphere is amazing. We loved the guys who played the accordion there, it gave some vibe. Food was authentic and delicious. 1924 Egg dessert was amazing. The place is a little pricey and the drinks especially (around $20/cocktail) but I guess it is on par with other Istanbul places.

Just happened on 1924 Istanbul , and what a fortunate moment it was …read more I walked through a crowded alley way and came to set of beautiful doors that lead up flight of stairs that may as well have been a time machine reliving me to another era of gastronomy and atmosphere. I hope to retain the memory of my evening for a very long time . Things not to miss : The Fish Bizarre Cocktail ( one of the best cocktails I've ever tasted, and I'm in the liquor business) . The Borscht was fantastic along with the house pickles spectacular! I should go back tonight to continue my exploration of the menu . The atmosphere including the wonderful accordion music was perfect along with service .

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 the absolute best we had it Istanbul. My husband and I did a couple Michelin restaurants in…read moreIstanbul including Turk Fatih Tutak and Sankai but I must say Pera Antakya was certainly our top pick in its category even next to our Michelin experiences. It was our most memorable experience given the food was just so authentic and good. We were pleasantly surprised because I had found Pera Antakya in my research when planning our trip and it was first on our list to try, we then discovered when we arrived at our hotel (The Westist) on our first night that Pera Antakya was right next door. We were shocked/surprised/thrilled all at the same time. As such, we had dinner here the first night we arrived in Istanbul and was blown away. We did the meze, the wrap, farmer's cheese, and the mixed grill plate all based on recommendations from who we believe was the owner. The hospitality was lovely, welcoming, but more so the food was incredibly memorable and we found ourselves wishing we had more time in Istanbul so we could come back and eat at Pera Antakya. We did a couple other highly rated restaurants in similar concept to Pera Antakya over the week we stayed in Istanbul and ultimately though food in Istanbul is generally good, we found Pera was still the best we had out of all them in the same category. In fact, if it was only one restaurant we could go back to and have another meal at or if I could only recommend one restaurant to eat at while you're in Istanbul--- it would be Pera Antakya. We were that impressed with this place. Do not miss it if you're in Istanbul!

This was my favorite meal I had during my visit to Istanbul. Excellent food, friendly staff and…read morereasonable prices. I asked them to make mine spicy and they did not disappoint. Don't skip the garlic cheese, sautéed, charred and melty.