We were tired and didn't want to walk far and so we ended up here. The service was leisurely but we expected that after reading other reviews. The food was good, maybe a little overpriced -- an appetizer, two entrees, a glass of wine and a beer came to $98US. The fish pot was very tasty and the presentation is very fun. It's like dinner and a show, so maybe not overpriced? They did give us free tea and baklava at the end, a nice touch. read more

We were called into the restaurant by one of the staff for dinner one night. Our meal of a meze, kebab and salad were tremendous as well as the cocktails. The wait staff dote on your to make sure everything is the way you like it. One of our party eats gluten free, and they were able to accommodate that nicely. We liked it so much that we went for a second night. read more

Good food, nice place, but dishonest staff. Although the food prices are clearly stated on the menu, the server gave me a handwritten receipt, (looks like they don't print actual receipts), with the prices for the items I ordered, and a random inflated total at the end. When I asked him how he arrived to that amount, he said "just give me" the total I actually ordered... Although I recommend the food, I warn people to scrutinize their bill, just in case. read more

I stumbled upon this place looking for something for dinner. The food was good and the service was great. They were very attentive.

We decided to eat here based on the reviews. We walked over from the center but realized next day that it was right by our hotel. The entrance is on the side street and you have to go up the stairs. It's a small restaurant with a home feel to it and the food too felt home-cooked. We liked everything we got, especially the mixed appetizer, which had a little of everything. The eggplant was really good too. The flavor of the chicken stew was very good but some of the meat was a little chewy. I'm guessing the lamb is really good but I'm not a huge fan of lamp. The price was very reasonable and they gave us some Turkish tea and baclava at the end too. Highly recommend this place, which is within walking distance of the main sites. read more

The service was good and the food was decent. We had Penne Arabiatta and chicken kabab. The outdoor seating is a great place for people watching. read more

10/10 food, service, and environment. We stopped here because of the reviews we read and were not disappointed! Very authentic, flavorful dishes - the menu had photos as well which was super helpful! read more

Erhan Restaurant - Top: chicken stew with mushrooms and peppers. Bottom: whipped eggplant layered with cheddar cheese and spiced beef - Turkish Near Me - Istanbul, 34

Tonight we decided to try this place as we were looking for a reasonably priced dinner in Istanbul. We were not disappointed! The food was delicious and authentic. We were given bread with 2 dipping sauces which were very tasty. We ordered the hummus, fried shrimp with butter and the moussaka. Everything was outstanding! To add to the wonderful experience, the staff were friendly and very service oriented. If you're ever in Istanbul, make sure to try them out. read more

Excellent service and delicious food! Authentic turkish feel here. Ordered the tavuk stew and it was amazing. Complimentary Fresh bread and sauce ! read more

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The atmosphere of the restaurant is very cozy, the food is great the people here super nice. We had a chance to have the Turkish coffee and the owner Recep Baran help us with the fortune telling. Recommend this restaurant for traditional turkish cuisine. read more

Good food and service. We ordered the mixed meat clay pot and ikender kabab (not your traditional kabab). The flavor is excellent. The price is reasonable and great location. The owner provided the baklava and tea which are a great finisher. I highly recommend this restaurant for lunch or dinner. read more

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On our third day in Istanbul, we hadn't had luck eating great food, walking around we found ourselves in front of this restaurant, Ethan restaurant. They are on TripAdvisor. The restaurant was clean and they made us very welcome. Each one of us chose a different dish. They accommodated our orders, like one didn't want meat on their Moussaka and the other wanted a dish for one when the menu stated it was for two. To our surprise, the food was amazingly delicious and the service was great. The bread was unique and tasted good and fresh. They were generous with the yogurt and tomato ( salsa like) sauces. We had the kabab plate ( the meats were so tender and tasty) and lamb stew- oh my the best I have tasted, the combination of the tomato and peppers with tender lamb and luscious. My husband had the seafood pasta, the salt and the creaminess was perfect and the shrimp and calamari was tender. We also had the fish stew cooked in a clay pot ( see the video) - sooooo good!! We had grapes and tea to top it all. If you are looking for great food- this place is a must EAT! read more

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We decided try this restaurant after read positive reviews on yelp. The location it's near of blue mosque tram stop but it hidden back round street not easy to found. From outside look just simple and regular small Turkish restaurant. As I have chicken clay potry (testi kebab) it just average. I feel just simply boiled chicken with tomato and paper and onions not more taste less. Don't know how it can rate 5 stars. There's many better restaurant around many. read more

Erhan Restaurant - One of my friend dishe (don't remember the name of dishe) taste less also - Turkish Near Me - Istanbul, 34

This place was amazing!! Complimentary dessert and Turkish tea! Food was excellent and the service is even better!! Highly highly recommend, you will not regret it. read more

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We had an amazing experience, the owner was with us since the beginning explaining to us the menu and city stuff . The food was Amazing, hands down , we order 3 appetizers and 2 main dishes ... the flavor and the freshness was exactly what we wanted. Give it a try you will not regret it . read more

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Excellent food. We had the clay pot thing with beef and lamb - delicious. And a bunch of appetizers - all delicious. Super friendly staff. Our waiter was Menderes - he was wonderful. Highly recommended. read more

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First time in Istanbul. Found Erhan restaurant on yelp and, YES they are great. Service, food and ambiance were all terrific. Just go and enjoy!!! Simon read more

Very pleasant and unforgettable experience in the old town of Istanbul. Authentic Turkish food & nice service. Best choice here! read more

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An excellent experience from beginning to end. Menderes was an outstanding waiter - considerate, friendly, warm, kind and very patient. He made the entire experience a real highlight of our brief time in Istanbul. The food - spectacular - and nothing less. The testi kebab (we enjoyed beef & lamb) was filling and full of rich, juicy, succulent flavors - and was quite the spectacle being served from the broken pottery case over fire right in front of us! The appetizer sampler plate and mixed bureks were excellent (my wife fell in love with the eggplant!) and the dessert of baklava was the best we had tried in the city :) Erhan and Menderes made this magical city even more wonderful. If we return to Istanbul (almost a certainty!), a visit to Erhan will be a top priority! Many thanks Menderes - you made a few great days in Istanbul even more incredible! read more

In most trips there is a memorable dining experience and we've had two at this restaurant. Food delicious and very friendly owner and staff, Moses and Esaf. Istanbul overall has been amazing and these guys helped towards that experience. Hope to go again before we leave. read more

The restaurant is so good and the food is very delicious. Erhan the boss is so nice and generous that he provided us a lot of food from the house!!! read more

Erhan Restaurant - The food here is great!!! And Erhan is so nice!!! Can't believe the first day in Istanbul is so wonderful - Turkish Near Me - Istanbul, 34

Food was average. Service was worse than average. The free dessert and tea was nice. Much better places in Istanbul. Definitely not worth 4.5 stars, pushing 3 star on a good day read more

Our hotel recommended Erhan because everyone they have sent there has loved it. I understand why. The staff is extraordinarily friendly and the food was excellent. My wife and I both had an entrée and we shared a bottle of house wine. I also had a bowl of soup. Greek bread with hummus before the meal and dessert afterward were free. The total bill on my credit card came to $38 including the tip. It was a enjoyable meal and a great way to relax after a tiring day of sightseeing. Understand that their idea of service is to not rush you. They might still be refilling our (free) apple tea if we had not asked for our check. I highly recommend this restaurant. read more

The service is impeccable with great recommendations and smiling, helpful staff. The food was delicious and filling. Prices are reasonable and the restaurant is very easy to visit if you're in the Sultan Ahmet area. read more

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The Lamb in the flamy clay pot was so gooddd. The location is not the best and with building layout but that should not impede anyone to come here, because the employees are very friendly and kind and the food is terrific! Would come again if I visit istanbul again read more

I stayed in Istanbul only two and a half days but I had to come here twice! The food was so delicious and staffs were friendly. I had beef stew and I could eat this everyday if i leaved here. read more

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Awesome restaurant! I was looking for a restaurant that had good food and value. Found it here. Save room for baklava!

Fantastic food and service. Their lamb casserole is excellent. The staff is very friendly and attentive. Would definitely recommend to anyone staying in sultanahmet. read more

We went to Erhan based on the tripadvisor recommendations and of course Yelp reviews were great. I would say we were thrilled to have chosen this place, for one it was extremely raved about and secondly it was barely 20 steps from where we stayed in Sultanahmet. We were greeted by extremely welcoming people. Started with grape leaves and minced salad. It was one refreshing start for dinner. For main course, we ordered lamb stew, which came with rice and mashed potatoes. It was one flavorful, well cooked meal served with Lots of love. The meal ended with serving of chocolate sauce covered baklava and Turkish tea; and they were on the house. I would highly recommend this place. And also, it was very reasonably priced, actually much cheaper than any of those restaurants on the Main Street which is just 10 ft away. Overall, a must go for real Turkish hospitality and good food. read more

I went in based on the raving reviews a solo female traveler from Hawaii gave us of this place and we were not disappointed. The people here were so kind and just wanted us to be full, happy, and comfortable. My family was led in by one very friendly gentleman who was advertising on the street, and served by Asef (my spelling is probably off) who was also very warm. We met & spoke with just about everyone who worked there. They were just so kind and welcoming, it was exactly what we needed for our first meal in Istanbul. Not to mention the food was great! We'd been traveling for almost 17 hours and this was a wonderful and relaxing experience. I am a vegetarian and they accommodated all of us. We had lentil soup and bread, yogurt, and spicy tomato dip to start and then we shared a vegetable stew with mashed potatoes and rice. Everything was so delicious. The apple tea and baklava at the end was just perfect for this family of sweet tooths. read more

Deliciously fresh food. Lovely hummus and salad. The calamari was good, but could have been fried a little longer, and also could have been a bit more seasoned. Searing chicken stew with lots of great vegetables, it came with both rice and potato mash. The mash was superb. However, the stew also lacked some seasoning. The staff was attentive and friendly, and I was served baklava on the house together with my coffee. The price was fine, but maybe in the upper level of the yelp-indication of two lira-symbols considering the turkish price level. read more

Great place nice food & service, very nice staff i recommend this place!!! Their dessert is perfect.

Very good kebab and thay try to do good but not enough Profesional. Just amature stuff thay have and it not enough for the best this restaurant. Just good for quick a lunch. read more

Delicious and extremely cheap. Got a bunch of extra things including free chocolate covered baklava.

Simply amazing. The place itself is extremely cozy but oh the food! It was a real Turkish experience and something we will not forget. The service was extremely kind and made us feel comfortable from the get go. The best restaurant we have visited in Istanbul, ever. Definitely recommended! read more

I took my 14 year old son here for dinner and it was fantastic! Service, hospitality, greeted multiple times by the owner, Erhan. I had the Sultan Special and son had lamb stew, both were delicious and so were the sides of rice and mashed potatoes. Inexpensive for the Quality of food and service! read more

Loved the food, lovely ambiance and very friendly owners. We went out in search of kebabs and found the flavorful assortments of meats we had wanted. The owner also treated us to spreads before and aromatic sweet Turkish tea and baklava for dessert. All that at a great price. read more

Great authentic restaurant close to our hotel! Food and service was wonderful. Great value for the quality. Staff was very welcoming and attentive. Owner was so friendly and appreciative for our visit. And they serve beer and wine! read more