It's a typical tourist restaurant. They offer something that looks familiar to just about everyone…read more We had the lamb kebab which was good but not notable. I wouldn't go out of my way to this place, but it hit the spot for a quick bite.

The food in this restaurant is top quality and the service is amazing…read more The owner is very friendly and always listening. Great place.

We visited Babylonia restaurant the last time we were in Istanbul, 8 years ago in 2013. We liked…read morethe food so much that not only we kept visiting it then multiple times, we also decided to revisit again this time in 2021 and we are so glad that we did. The food was simply delicious and the service amazing. Highly recommended if you want to eat something super delicious.

I came here with my family on a Wednesday night around 8:30pm for dinner. We did not have a…read morereservation but were able to get a table since the place was not too busy. This is a super cute restaurant with an indoor seating area as well as an outdoor patio area. We opted to sit outside since we wanted a view of the street and wanted to feel the nice breeze. Our waiter was very nice and helped explain a few things in the menu. He was very appreciative of the few words we know in Turkish but thankfully was fluent in English. He helped explain several dishes on the menu and had great suggestions on what to order. We tried: - Freshly baked bread: for our starter course they brought out this delicious flat bread that was freshly baked. The texture was soft and airy with the right amount of doughiness. Not sure why, but the bread in Turkey just tastes so much better intrinsically--I honestly could have eaten 3 of these. - Aubergine: tangy and refreshing dip with eggplant and spices. Imagine baba ganoush but without tahini, meaning you get to experience the smokiness of the eggplant without creaminess or nuttiness. It's a very interesting flavor which I am not sure I like better than baba ganoush or its counterpart with tomato sauce. Probably my least favorite dish of the night but still very good with the bread. On the lighter side. - Hummus: delicious! Very nutty, not as citrus and pretty well spiced. A little bit more on the watery side but still chunky enough to satisfy my cravings for thicker hummus. I really loved the texture! It might be my favorite hummus of this style that I've had. It had a very earthy flavor and complimented the bread flavor really well. - Greek salad: generous portion! Came with fresh lettuce, arugula, tomatoes, cucumbers, olives, and a fresh cheese with a mildly earthy flavor that was a little bit creamier and less crumbly/salty that feta (reminds me of kashkaval). The produce was evidently very fresh and the flavors were well balanced. Really nice salad to compliment your meal. - Cheese pide: again, bread here is just delicious. Amazing doughy consistency, soft, with a nice layer of cheese. Essentially the best sauce-less cheese slice I've ever had. Great to split! - Iskender kebab: this was my first time trying Iskender in my life so I am not sure how great my gauge is on this one but it was fantastic!!! Wow.... I do not understand how people can eat döner when you can have Iskender. Super tender, juicy, thinly sliced beef, with a little spicy tomato sauce paired with a decadent creamy yogurt that was cooling and balanced out the dish well. All of this was served over some pieces of pita which soak up all the sauce, fats of the meat, and creamy yogurt. The spices are also so subtly complex, they were divine. One of my favorite bites in Turkey so far! - Grilled sea bass: this was the priciest dish but the size was so large it can easily feed 3 people. This was evidently freshly caught from the Bosporus since it was super tender and fresh tasting. The seasoning was perfect! The filets were grilled to perfection as well and had nice crispy skins and tender meat. This also came with rice, fries, and some vegetables. We then got complimentary tea and baklava which were warming and delicious. Overall, I thought the food was very amazing and the portion sizes were generous. Coming from the US the prices seemed fair for what you get! Would definitely recommend for a tourist friendly place. Probably the best meal in the Sultanahmet area so far.

Very tasty food serviced quickly with welcoming hospitality in a great location. Nice indoor and…read moreoutdoor seating - highly recommended.

What a gem! Authentic Italian pizza in Osmanbey! The vibe here is casual, yet elegant. They have…read morea beautiful menu selection as well as a nice wine list. The pizza was delicious! We ordered the mushroom and also one with chicken. Both were fantastic, but especially the one with chicken. We took some leftovers home and even after several hours and the pizza being cold, husband said it was the best pizza he has had in Istanbul. Enjoy! Great for a Romantic night out or chilling with friends. Or heck, I'd even go here alone!

A nice respite when you're in the middle of a hectic afternoon in the bazaar. The Turkish "Sherbat"…read morethat they serve with the Turkish coffee as a flight is honestly the best I've had in Istanbul. It tastes like you're drinking delicious fragrant flowers. It's such a nice little combo; if you order the coffee with the Sherbat, it comes with a piece of Turkish delight. And it's a very relaxing place. An historic courtyard as well. Great service.

This little place is a hidden place of the busy streets from the Egyptian market! Delicious food,…read moreexcellent coffee and tea! We went there a couple times and it never disappointed

Walked around Taksim square after dinner looking for dessert and we came across this place, glad we…read moredecided to take a leap of faith and go in. Cute store with different levels but their balcony level was absolutley beautiful. Considering us being in a tourist place, the dessert was not expensive. It was about $10 for each of us. I got 2 baklava and it was absolutely delicious , you can most likely won't find one like that back in states. We also order a kunafe small stray and it came with the most delicious goat ice cream, they are to died for! Service was quick and friendly. Would deff reccomend everyone to come here to give it a try!

Solid coffee, but the baklava with ice cream was SO good. It was very unique of a combination and I…read morelove that their ice cream is so thick. They also have a large food menu so it's definitely an easy place to stop for anything.

Great kebabs! The "sushi' kebab is not to be missed. The chicken kebab was so flavorful and it was…read more2 skewers! Friendly staff and delicious juices, especially the pomegranate. Their bread, tomato sauce, and yogurt sauce were top notch as well.

Okay going to be honest here we never had a bad meal in Istanbul. However, after the flight from…read moreSan Francisco in the hell that is Turkish airlines economy, coupled with a nearly 4 hour ride from the airport to the hotel (EID holiday celebrations) we were literal zombies by the time we checked in. We wandered about Sultanament and stumbled on this place. I will be honest it was more desperation that anything else and had a excellent mean. The outside tables made for excellent people watching. The service was friendly and on point, and the food was fantastic. The Food: After our order the waiter brought bread and Spicy Antep Ezmesi. This heavenly concoction of spicy crushed tomatoes with herbs, cucumbers, with big hit of acid was bright and refreshing. Think salsa meets gazpacho. The minty yogurt added a rich element that helped tame the heat. Fresh Squeezed Pom / Orange juice. Sweet, tart, all in one. Literally squeezed into the glass and served. Aryan: A yogurt drink. This may be an acquired state for many but is yogurt, water and salt. It hit the spot. I do prefer Persian Dough which usually has sparkling water and mint with a bit more aggressive sour profile. Combo Pide: Basically a canoe shaped pizza that was topped in thirds. One side had some kind of minced meat, the center spicy sausage, and another more tomatoey topping. Freshly baked and super tasty each third had a different flavor profile and it was fun to try all three Kabob Platter for 2: Basically 4 typed of kabob served over rice with roasted peppers and tomatoes. Each kabob had a unique flavor taste to it. My favorite was the Beyti Kebab which had flavorful ground meat wrapped in a pita then sliced into bite sized chunks. The lavosh soaked up the kabob juices and the meat was so tasty. The others were as good but this one stood out for me. As noted service was great and prompt, and the prices were actually reasonable given its a prime tourist area

Even hearing the name of the Date Restaurant & Designers' Corner was enough to spark my curiosity…read moreto visit this amazing place. Although Date looks quite fancy at first (while table clothes, dim lighting & brick walls), the vibe of the restaurant is so chilled-out and friendly. It almost feels like you are at a cool person's well-decorated apartment, trying out some semi-experimental food. Another thing to mention is the music -- oh. my. god. the music. Their playlist is this lounge-y, electronic and triphop-ish stream of awesome tunes that make the dinner taste much better. Foodwise, the starters are the God here. Duck Wrap with Plum Sauce, Almond Hummus, Smoked Octopus Carpaccio and Salmon Gravlax -- all amazing. After all these heavenly mini stuff, you'll probably have left small room for the main course but Shrimp, avocado, beet Salad and Asparagus & Artichoke Risotto should be consumed. Oh, the dessert? Crème brulee please. Also, I hear that Date has a bar/club scene in the after hours, so next time I'm gonna stop for a drink (or two). Apparently, they have some international DJs spinning over the weekends. Oh yeah. Go try Date, pretty low possibility of disappointment there.