I ordered large iskembe tuzlama ..it was the worse iskembe corba ever. I did not eat it and pay the…read morebill.cashier saw the bowl and even did not ask if there was a problem it tasted like cheap soap.and i beleive the rest of the soup menu might be the same.do not waste your money and do not credit the fake stars

I love this place. Had 2 tripe soups. Best soup spot and highly recommend it. Servers were super…read morefriendly and watched over my phone as i left it on the table while ordering a 2nd bowl.

A must-try for tourists!…read more The food is absolutely delicious, with a menu offering traditional Turkish dishes. The ambiance is modern yet maintains a relaxed, upscale vibe, making it perfect for both casual outings and special occasions. They are famous for their mezes, and I highly recommend the levrek marin and fava. For mains, the hunkar begendi is amazing! The service is fast, friendly, and attentive, adding to the overall great experience. It's a classic if you're in Istanbul. Also, it's in of the best area to hang, tons to see around. Highly recommended!

I was excited to try this place but found the food to be just okay. Maybe I picked the wrong items?…read moreI am not sure. We ordered the grilled artichokes, pickles, potato croquettes, and beef tenderloin. The artichokes were my favourite - so delicious! Everything else was alright. It was all cooked well and seemed fresh but I found the price to be a bit expensive for what it was. I've had better meals for much cheaper in Istanbul. One thing I didn't like was a 50 lira charge per person for cover? And our water was not free. On top of that, a 10% service charge. Not really happy about being charged cover and a service charge but it is what it is. Service was good and our food came very quickly.

Ok, hear me out, there are a million and one restaurants here and honestly it can be overwhelming…read more I knew I wanted seafood and I knew I wanted to be by the water. Double check. Host was super nice greeting us and told us to 'go up to the 5th floor for same price'. Say less. And what a view it was!! Instant happiness in my book. We waited an uncomfortably long time for our server and begin to doubt our choices. He definitely didn't have the same charm as the Host, but we stayed. The table that was next to the window left and our server offered for us to move over to the better view. Redemption for you, Sir! Then the food began. Ordered Calamari for the table to share. It was cooked to perfection. In fact, it stole the show. So good! My linguine was a comforting experience, a bit on the bland side, but tends to be how things are served here. I did sample some other plates of those dining with me and each one was perfecto in taste. The Fish Meatballs (fish cakes) were similar to something my grandmother made years ago. Happy memory. Paid our check and was offered a complimentary tea or coffee. We chose the tea. A little bitter for all of our liking, but not dinging them for that. Then the waiter served us a complimentary dessert. Amazing! The act and the taste. I thought it tasted similar to Cream of Wheat with a cinnamon, butter note, warmed up and served with ice cream underneath. Wow! What a great way to end the night. Overall, highly recommend. Very satisfied.

This place is next to a pier. The restaurant has multi floors, but I dined indoor on the ground…read morelevel. The server was very cool and attentive. I ordered more than I could actually handle. I really loved the dessert or Irmik if I spelled it correctly. OMG, with so many places to try, I kept thinking about this places days after. And I still wanted to try their fried oyster. It's a 4.9 out of 5. Will come again when I visit istanbul!

We came here for dinner in our second night in Turkey, and thoroughly enjoyed it... we loved the…read morekunefe the most, and it was our favourite out of all the ones we had in Istanbul! The ambiance here is beautiful - hidden in a small alley on a road beside the Galata Tower, there are lights and music that fill up the narrow path here. Outside seating is super quaint, and the inside of the restaurant is nice too, decorated in a very traditional way. We started off with a shepherds salad because I was in desperate need of fibre after two days of straight protein and carbs . It was a simple Mediterranean style salad, with tomato, onions, cucumbers, and parsley. We then shared a chicken shish and, heavily influenced by the meal we had at Antiochia the day prior, a kebab durum. The durum was good - crispy and meaty - but I think we had the best at Antiochia. It lacked a bit of juice. The chicken shish was delicious though; it was tender, moist, and flavourful. The real star, however, was the kunefe. This dessert was by far the best of its kind we've had in Istanbul! It wasn't too sweet, the inside was creamy (and more mild than some other variations we tried), but it was the clotted cream on top and the pistachio crumble that elevated this to another level. The cream made the dish super buttery and fragrant, adding complexity. Would definitely come again just for the kunefe!

Good and personable service. Medieval decor created a beautiful and unusual atmosphere. The shish…read morekebab was stellar.

From the owner: Designed to be alive at every hour of the day,Madéo serves you with the mainly Italian Cuisine…read moremenu,along with different tastes,cocktails and the rich bar menu which is served after midnight in the Club section.Wine menu Madéo is the combination of Italian,French,Spanish,Turkish and World flavors.Nights at Madéo,music is mainly Deep House&Nu Disco style,there are live performans in weekdays.

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.

This was my first night in Istanbul and I eased tired from traveling from cappadocia earlier in the…read moreday. This restaurant was close to my hotel and had great reviews on Yelp. When I arrived there was only one other customer inside. The restaurant decor was cute and I very comfortable. The staff were friendly and welcoming. This spot was a bit pricey just like most of the restaurants in this touristy area. I had certain Turkish entrees i wanted to try during my vacation. I ordered the Iskender kebab which is beef and pita bread covered with tomato sauce with yogurt on the side. I ordered a side salad to go with it. The dish was very delicious as you can tell in one of my pics. I chatted with some of the staff about life in Istanbul. I was offered some complimentary pomegranate tea before I left and it hit the spot. This is definitely a place to check out when you're in the area.

A MUST TRY. As an American, I have been SO impressed with food here in Turkey and if you are in the…read morearea, this restaurant is an absolute MUST-TRY if you're looking for great food. I had some of THEE BEST chicken kebab I've ever had in this country here. The beef kebab was also tender and flavorful. You cannot go wrong with any of these! The service was quick and prompt, and the servers were great at making recommendations. I came here in the winter so we sat indoors which felt a bit cramped however, there is also outdoor seating during the nicer weather months. If I'm ever back here in Istanbul, I would definitely come back. And if you're reading this, you NEED to try the Old Ottoman!

This place is a total scam!…read more Pros: - Tasty food - Creative ingredients - Minimalistic cooking - Cool ambiance - Beautiful view of galata - Amazing wine selection (both for bottles and by glass) Cons: - No amuse-bouche's - Inexperienced servers (such as opening the bottle of wine and leaving it on the table without serving it?!?!) - Relatively small yet personally speaking enough portions - Disturbingly loud club music while trying to enjoy a $200 bottle of wine (simply doesn't fit the atmosphere) - Unorganized & uninformed staff - Overpriced for the experience , at the end you don't get what you expected.

Most of the food was quite delicious. But overall , my word for the venue is "pretentious ". The…read morewaiters were rude and food was served over 3 hours. We were a big group and they didn't seem to be ready for that.