Lotiz didn't miss. Well.....maybe their strong suit isn't in Japanese food like sushi (it was the…read morelowest on our totem pole), but literally EVERYTHING else was 10/10. The hookah, the service, the DJ, and the calamari was . Not one rude person, only positivity and good vibes!

My husband and I tried this place after having a nightmare of an experience at "360 Istanbul". We…read morewere shocked at how AMAZING the service was here. All 3 waiters that catered to us were amazing. Specially Gokcen The drinks we ordered from their non-alcoholic menu (Blue Colada) were amazing. The starts and main courses were also amazing. I personally ordered the Cajun Steak which was a 8/10 for me. Overall the view/food/service is amazing. Definitely try this place out if you're visiting Istanbul.

The newly opened Babylon Bomonti is a great venue to grab a drink, and a show, and from what I hear…read morea bite to eat (not sure when the reasturant opens!?). Like their first location in Asmali, Babylon is not to big and not to small. Despite a packed crowd for Lee Field and the Expressions and only one bar, I didn't find it impossible to get a drink. Babylon is a great suggestion for guests visiting Istanbul wanting to have a fun night out! Easily a 5 star venue.

In a refurbished brewery. Off the beaten track in Şişli. About a 20 minute walk northwest of…read moreOsmanbey Metro. Easily accessible otherwise by taxi. Babylon Bomonti is an excellent music venue with great acoustics and sound and lighting that serves up quality international jazz and the best of the local scene. On April 30, we saw on the main bill the world-class Alfredo Rodríguez Trio playing to an almost full house, followed by crowd favourites Korhan Futacı & Kara Orchestra who played to a packed house. Tickets to the headline act were 45 TRY, but that allowed us to stay for the second band. Drinks inside the venue were pricey at 35 TRY for a glass of sauvignon blanc and 15 TRY for a regular bottle of EFES Pilsen. But the show was worth every lira. A brilliant night's entertainment that had the crowd calling for more from the Alredo Rodriguez Trio then really getting into the local band. Our first visit, but for sure not our last. The venue itself was a delight, with a couple of bars inside the former brewery that looked good and Delimonti, which appeared to be a high-end cheese and wine bar that we definitely want to try. The acts started about 30 minutes after the advertised time. So next time we go, we'll start with Delimonti about 21:00 then catch a band scheduled for 22:00 most likely at 22:30. Tonight we left about 01:30 before Korhan Futacı and friends finished. Taxis were queuing up to take us home. A great night out and a solid 5 stars.

What an elegant and classy place. The view of the Bosphorus is amazing. The service is excellent…read more The food is incredible. A must visit to istanbul.

Bleu offers an oasis of an escape from hectic Istanbul. The lounge is chic and modern with…read morebreathtaking views of the Bosphorous. The service is friendly and attentive. The attention to detail is spectacular. All of this comes with a hefty price, but it is well worth it to treat yourself. I would suggest stopping by for a drink on one of their comfortable couches and take in the beautiful atmosphere.

Definitely a place i would recommend. View is amazing, food and drinks also…read more Later in the evening there is live band performing mostly older Turkish and International songs. Group and singer also quite nice to listen and fun could inspire people to dance even. Will go again for sure..

The food was good. The other patrons are fun and pretty. I think our experience would have been…read morebetter if we had stayed for the live music portion of the meal. The final bill was expensive, but nothing too crazy.

Genuinely as terrible a fine dining experience as we had while in Istanbul. Hostess could not…read morelocate our reservation, but when we provided email confirmations, she said "oh you did it online, I can help you anyway". Like this was a completely foreign concept. Then was asked "are you a guest at the hotel?" When we answered no, we were advised "there is a smart casual dress code, but I can help you anyway". Wife was wearing a floor length dress and I had on slacks and a button down shirt. Other tables were wearing ripped jeans and floral shorts. Table staff was no better. Still water being poured included being spilled on the tablecloth. First interaction with waiter was "do you know watcha want?" Burrata appetizer was plopped on our table without comment. Food was average at best. Steak was not available cooked to order, only available medium well. Shared side dish of Mac and cheese was a soupy mess. Both cocktails and still water went un-refilled for 20+ minutes. Paying of the bill included multiple receipts being dropped all over the table. View was certainly nice, but there are literally hundreds of restaurants in the city with equal or better views. It's somewhat incredible that this location is considered in the Michelin guide, even if it hasn't earned a star. This dining experience genuinely detracted from the Wolfgang Puck brand for me, and it would take real consideration to return to one again.

Food was amazing. I had jumbo shrimp as main course and mac and cheese as sider and both of them…read morewere really fine. Service is good and people are very friendly. The place turns into a bar later on.

Great view, but not at all impressed with the food, especially at the prices charged. I suppose if…read moreyou're craving your home country's dishes, then you should come here since they take a stab at everything from Scandinavian to Thai (simultaneously mis-attributing the wok to Japanese cuisine... what the wok indeed). My friend and I both chose Turkish for obvious reasons. I guess that's what was most disappointing, that the Turkish food here in Turkey was lackluster! My Pazi Sarma (meat stuff chard with yogurt topping) was satisfying enough, but still underwhelming. And my meat loving friend just didn't seem to care for his Sultan Kebab platter. I recommend coming here for the view for sure, and something like cocktails I guess (note that European coffee drinks weren't all that great either). But I wouldn't look forward to a full meal here. Plus, there was a rude service fiasco with the card reader not taking our MasterCards, which were specially designed for international travel and the smallest of mom and pop shops elsewhere in Istanbul seemed to have no problem with to date. Just all around bleh.

For the first few days of our Turkey Travels, we ate mostly very traditional Turkish foods in very…read moretraditional Turkish restaurants. We were in the "old town" section of Istanbul. It wasn't until a friend invited us for drinks, to which we invited the Istanbul CM to join us, that we had REALLY tasted some of the best food on our trip. For starters, let me just tell you that the company - our friend, and the fabulous Istanbul CM (www.gulfem.yelp.com) - was wonderful. And dinner could not be surpassed by any of the others we had on our trip. None of us had ever met each other face to face before, and this was the most memorable event of the trip. We spent hours getting to know each other. The evening turned to night and we walked the streets near Taksim Square, and acted like locals - we danced, we drank wine, ate nuts, and we had coffee together. We walked into our hotel at about 5 AM ... It was a fabulous night (did I even need to mention that?). Ltera Teras (Litera Terrace) is located on the top floor of the Goethe Institute, on a hill in the Beyoglu district of Istanbul. The views are outstanding. I DO recommend going early. It's a very relaxing atmosphere up there and if you go early enough, you get a beautiful sunset. The way the sun lights up the buildings of Istanbul when it sets is simply breathtaking. With a wonderful view of the Bosphorus as well as Topkapi, the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia and the New Mosque too, this place can't be beat! We started with wine and the choices were surprisingly plentiful. Since the restaurant has more of an "international" feel, there were a lot of selections from all over the world, not just Turkish or Greek wines, as we had seen in other restaurants. They had a pretty decent cocktail menu as well. When it came to food, we opted to allow our host do the ordering and she picked well. We had a vast selection of small plates that were just perfect - in fact, every item that came out was better than the last - yet I couldn't tell you what I liked most. The service was excellent - they wait staff knew when we wanted them, yet not a word was spoken. They brought the food at perfect intervals, being aware that the heavier items needed a little more time to "digest" and so they didn't rush out the next course. If you are offered this option, go for it. Overall, a PERFECT experience, and I can't wait to go back!

I am a sucker for a great view , which is the main reason why it gets four stars. Hence, plan to…read morepay extra for this rooftop hotel restaurant. My berry smoothie was excellent and the burger was average. With that said, I wouldn't order their meat platters . if they cannot grill an amazing burger, I wouldn't wanna pay the price for a steak. Note, they also do hookah in the restaurant. Towards the end of my meal the adjacent table started smoking. It wasn't too bad since it is an open air restaurant.

I was honestly disappointed by my experience here. My friends and I could understand only mocktails…read morebeing served (we did want to drink alcohol) but waiting 30 minutes for an appetizer was ridiculous. Especially when they included a salad with no cooked components and a smoked salmon that I assume was premade due to the length of time needed to smoke salmon. When we asked the waiter, his face made it seem like he either forgot to place our order or didn't expect us to actually want our food within a reasonable hour since everyone besides us was smoking hookah. We just hoped for better than "hamburger helper" quality bolognese. The view didn't necessarily justify the food and service being mid.

The best hotel we have ever stayed at. We were welcomed by all staff. The concierge always helped…read moreus with recommendations for walking and dining. They were able to upgrade our room to a premium king suite - it did not fall short of its name! The room was spacious. The bed felt like I was sleeping on a cloud. The bathroom included a full steam room, hamam, tub, and shower. We were stocked with le labo products (the best)! Now on to the breakfast - where to begin. Everything tasted so fresh and fantastic. They have entrees to prepare for you as well as a large buffet spread. Fresh juice and coffees brought to your table! There is a lovely park just a block away that we walked through twice. If I'm ever back in Istanbul, I'm staying at the Park Hyatt.

Love the park Hyatt Service, Staff Amenities and location…read more Will definitely come back and stay here and tell my friends and family!