Very good service and good... Location is unique, with a…read moreview of both the Bosphosrus and Blacksea...

This is one of the more overpriced and overrated burger joints in the city. The ambiance was nice…read more We ordered ShackMeister Burgers and Fries with Cheddar cheese. Burgers were small but tasty, a bit fatty for our taste. The burger bread tasted like fabricated (like Uno bread) instead of hand-made, which was unexpected for us. As for the fries, they were OKish, cheddar on top completely dominated the taste. Overall, the burgers were small and unsatisfying. We were expecting a different experience. If you are in the city, you can try other joints like Virginia Angus or Komsu Burger. Much better taste with similar price tag.

This place has one of the best burgers I've ever eaten so far. The quality of service is good and…read morethey have fast delivery. They have this buzzer machine which vibrates showing that your order is ready to pick up. So, it's a convenient method. The prices are reasonable due to the high quality of meat, bread and the brand itself for sure. :)) It's a bit pricey but the taste is amazing that you'll never forget. I always like to order Shake Burger and regular french fries. I generally eat double Shack which is obviously much bigger in size and meat and cheese as well. So, you guys should give this place a chance for sure. Just go there and choose any burger of your preferance and you won't regret it, believe me. That's just my opinion of course but most people like the taste and the burgers totally worth it, I mean it. :)

Stay away. Bad service even for Turkish standards. Worst restaurant in our three week stay. It was…read moreconvenient for a quick breakfast but we ended up being here for a hour. We were the only customers. Three of us (out of four) had to make different selections because they were out (they just opened). Went to wash my hands and the bathroom was "occupied". I had the basic eggs and sausage (after having to change my order). It was picture as sunnyside up but it was scrambled. It was yuck. Tried to use the bathroom before leaving, but was still "occupied". Again, we were the only customers and so unless the staff had gastrointestinal problems, it was probably broken but they would not say that. I don't get why that rating were so high.

We loved this place! Simple, authentic, high quality and delicious! The atmosphere and service were…read morewonderful. The menus are illustrated with hilarious descriptions and pronunciation guides. AND you get to color the placemats! A locals hidden gem that's great for travelers.

Salomanje is an upscale restaurant with a great location. They have both indoors and outdoors…read moreseating. They have a varied food menu and a lot of options for drinks. I have tried the Cin Eristeli Tavuk Dilimleri. The pasta and chicken were cooked pretty well however it was very very salty. As a drink, I tried the Bellini but it was not the best. I think Salomanje has a nice atmosphere and okay food. It is a nice spot to meet your friends but I wouldn't recommend it if you are hoping to get amazing food and drink.

My hubby and I were celebrating our anniversary and to be perfectly honest, we were looking for a…read morehole in the wall place. It seems like the best places to eat are these little itty bitty places that aren't fancy, so i had my heart set on finding basic lahmacun or a kebab, but since this area seemed to be mostly upscale-- we were too hungry to spend time and go back to Taksim square or the old town. We opted for this restaurant because it was located on a quiet street and it wasn't super crowded. The restaurant had a good ambiance to it-- candle lit, romantic, and we were given an English menu. This place seemed very Americanized-- there were wraps, hamburgers, Italian dishes, beef and chicken entrees. There were only three items on the menu that were somewhat Turkish. My hubby got sliced beef with yogurt on a bed of crispy noodles. He was very happy with his dish. I ordered the beef tenderloin, with potatoes, and shredded vegetable salad. The beef tenderloin was definitely a good quality piece and they gave me a side of mushroom gravy which was locally grown. The potatoes were unbelievable and probably the best potatoes I've ever had-- the spices and butter flavor exploded in my mouth like it was a firework of delicious happiness. I really can't complain about the food because the food was delicious, but towards the end of our meal-- I honestly felt like I was abducted by aliens. Two Scottish guys with the crazy outfit and a lady in a red suit walked in started to play the bagpipes. Bagpipes in TURKEY?! It was the most random thing in the world and I couldn't really comprehend why they were there and what purpose they were serving. It looked like a cheap Johnny Walker commercial and I think it would have been nice if a waiter or manager came to us to tell us in advance and at least say, "sorry for this brief disruption." Bagpipes are LOUD and not super pleasant. Violins and flutes are easy on the ears, but I thought I blew an eardrum for a moment. I will attach a picture to this review because I'm sure most of you must be thinking I am on some sort of medication. I promise I'm not making this up! My hubby wanted to tell them all of them to "bugger off, you wanker!" (Or whatever they say in Scotland.) I wanted to do my best Desmond accent and say, "see you in another lifetime, brother." (For those of you who like the TV show, LOST.) So if I eliminate the freak Scottish performance and factor in the fact that it's somewhat of a pricey place, I give it 3.5/ 4 stars.

Came her for dessert around 9pm. We had the baklava's all amazing but special mention goes to…read moreMidye. It's worth noting they still tasted fresh. The pastry was still flaky despite that time of the day. Not as sweet as I'm used to in Chicago

Kuzu sis kebap (lamb shish kebab) (36 lira) - 3.5 stars The…read morelamb chunks were better seasoned than other meats we've had so far and not too dry. The plate came with some rice, a warm tomato, raw onions and parsley. Et doner durum (30 lira) - 3 stars The doner meat was a little like shabu shabu kinda meat, better than Durumzade and Sedef Bufe, but not amazing really. The tomatoes inside were cold. My sister thought it was too dry as there wasn't any sauce inside. Complimentary warm pide. Cleanest nicest bathrooms I've seen! Our waiter was the unfriendliest we've had on the trip so far.

Great food. Great service. Awesome ambience. Highly recommended if in Istanbul. We had brunch on…read moreSaturday. Great crowd. Friendly staff.

The best breakfast in the most romantic place in Istanbul. I love their omelette and of course…read moretheir Turkish tea . Can't wait to visit this place again. İstanbul'un en romantik yerinde en iyi kahvaltı. Omletlerini ve tabii ki Türk çaylarını seviyorum. Bu yeri tekrar ziyaret etmek için sabırsızlanıyorum.

Authentic spot in Istanbul for doner kebab. Didn't intend to come here as we had just had breakfast…read morebut had t swing in once we walked by. The meat is cooked via charcoal instead of a gas flame, resulting in a more flavorful and less toxic product. When you come by, they will let you sample the meat, which is juicy and tender. After seeing the charcoal cooking and grabbing a sample, we knew we had to get some, despite being full lol. Group of 6 and ordered 4 doners to share which was perfect. If you haven't eaten, then one per person is perfect. The doner is wrapped in yufka flatbread and makes for the perfect snack or meal on the go. Friendly service and can dine in or take away.

I panicked and ordered the first thing I saw despite a run down of the offerings by the engaging…read morestaff. After ending up in non-traditional or even no -Turkish restaurants (when we wanted them), this hole in the wall right off the main street scratched an itch (and the bathrooms upstairs were clean!). I left the place satisfied

The secret is out! This restaurant used to be a local favorite and it was a hidden gem. Now the…read moresecret is out. Everyone knows how delicious the potato pancakes and the shish kebabs are. Their sample platter is filled with various samples of the local cuisine and a must try for any traveler. I need to mention the potato leek pancakes again. They were my favorite. Come share in the not-so-secret secret!

Amazing food with great atmosphere. I love restaurants where people sit on the streets drink, eat…read moreand have fun in the process. This was a great example. We tired few dishes the best was the egg plant with minced meat and rice. Very similar to middle astern Musaka. There was a Turkish street singer on the next table which med the atmosphere even more enjoyable. Service was great and very friendly staff. I would definitely recommend and would come here again next time I'm in Istanbul