Walking around Istanbul and needing an authentic dinner place....i, of course, turned to yelp for…read morehelp! Found this place close by with ravishing reviews, so why not. Get there and easily seated. Small place but people were constantly going in and out and place was buzzing with tourist and locals alike. Menu properly labelled with prices so not a tourist trap. Sat down and ordered the lamb chops and the Adana kebabs (minced meat). Both dishes outstanding. The lamb chops were the best I've ever had. Grilled just right to perfection. Seasoned well with Turkish spices and meat was juicy. The kebabs were the same. Juicy and succulent and perfectly seasoned. Came with complimentary lavash and spicy hummus dip and some pickled veggies. Service quick and portion sizes just right. When in Istanbul, a must try for sure. Cheers! Happy eating!

I was going to try the turkey lamb chop. So I pick a restaurant close to grand plaza. It was close…read moreto the tram station. There are four chops in the set. The chop was pan fried to almost well. I am guessing they don't ask about the temperature. Overall the food is good. The meat here is a bit tougher than the United State. They are likely seasoned. The meal comes with grilled pepper, tomato and turkey blow bread.

Highly recommend for a traditional Turkish meal that is fresh and clean…read more We started with the mezze platter for two which had an array of different cold dips. Accompanied by fresh baked bread which was mildly crunchy on the outside but light and fluffy inside. Every item was full of wonderful flavors. For the main course we had the Tenderloin which was so soft and tasty.

One of my favorite restaurants of the trip. We split the 8 mezze platter, minced beef kabob, and…read moreminced beef flatbread. The flavors were all outstanding. I wish I had more room to just keep ordering and eating.

Khorasani stands out even in the midst of tourist-catering restaurant! While it also catered mainly…read moretoward tourists, this restaurant nonetheless makes an excellent meal stop because of its delicious dishes, generous additions, and good service. After a long intercontinental flight, I wanted a quick meal near the Blue Mosque and my prior research pointed me to this restaurant based on past positive reviews. As soon as I sat down and ordered my dish, I was greeted with a small basket of bread with garlic hummus dip. Initially, I suspected that this was a trick to tack on extra charge, but the waiter ensure that it's on the house! I tried the bread with the dip, and loved the softness of the bread and the garlic savory taste of the hummus dip. It was a good start to my first meal in Turkey - and to think that I used to dislike hummus in the US! Then my entree of Adana kebab arrived. Made from finely-grounded lamb meat, the Adana kebab was surprisingly filling and packed with flavors, even though it looked deceptively small-portioned and unremarkable. On the same plate, the included rice pilaf was another delicious surprise with subtle flavors and the salad vegetable was fresh and crisp. For about 30 TL, the dish was a delicious mini feast! When I asked for the bill, the waiter asked if I would like a cup of tea and knowing my suspicious nature, added that it's complimentary. At first I declined but as I was paying my bill, I noticed that everyone - locals and tourists - around me had a tulip-shaped cup of tea and it dawned upon me that tea was an important drink in Turkey (a fact that I verified later in my trip) so I changed my mind and requested for the tea. Even after I paid my bill, the waiter without hesitation brought me the complimentary tea to end my meal. Overall, the total charge was 36 TL, which included water and 10% service. While it's the typical cost of a meal especially in the Sultanhamet area, you certainly would get more food from the same price because of the complimentary bread, hummus, and tea. In addition, the meal here remains one of the best I had in Istanbul and is comparable to the authentic meal I had outside the tourist district, so I definitely recommend dining here when you need a nice sit-down meal in Sultanahmet.

1. The menu for the salad I ordered did not include red peppers, but they were in there (I had to…read morepick them out). The food was fine (we didn't eat much) 2. The service was essentially non-existent. He took our order and it was delivered. Noone ever checked to ask if we were OK and we were right by the front door and 2 of them were outside. Nobody was friendly, just all biz. 3. We ultimately went inside to pay because someone sat at the only table with an ashtray and lit up (right by the entrance which is a bad idea).

After curiously walking past the Rusty Fork's door for 4-5 times during the past month, I have…read morefinally found the time to walk in to look around and have some coffee. First thing you see walking in this place is the wonderful decoration in harmony with the American/Tex-Mex cuisine. The concept is very well designed and skillfully executed.They have a remarkable back yard, very bright and ideal for spring/summer days and nights. The ambiance is very chill. The lady that welcomes you is very kind and helpful. The service in general is wonderful. I was very excited to finally find a place to come eat, chill while I do some work, read a book or spent some time with friends. The menu have items that are very hard to find anywhere else in Turkey such as Clam Chowder Soup. The reason I did not give the full 5 stars was that the prices were quite steep. The food menu as well as the wine menu were a bit expensive if you want to come here just to hang out and the concept is a bit too casual for date night (unless you want a little change). Hence I can imagine that this place can be a bit too pricey for most. They also offer breakfast and it's 62 Liras. While it is still comparatively pricey, the composition of the breakfast plate can more or less justify the price. They also seem to have delectable looking desserts.

Amazing location on the bosphorus with breathtaking views. Fish is fresh and you select prior to…read moregoing in. With the lira being low, you can have a feast of a meal without hurting the bank. Deliciously cooked fish, and sides. Definelty highly recommended. Views and food are outstanding.

This was the two families eating together at the fancy restaurant before the wedding at the end of…read morethe week. Our party of fourteen arrived with reservations, although the restaurant was not half full. It was too rainy for the upstairs open-air bar to be open for business. We were greeted in the entry hall by a receptionist with the selection of fresh caught seafood available for inspection and choice on the spot. You can pick the exact fish you desire. Among the choices for our evening, were the red snapper, lobster, sea bass, mussels, etc. Given the combination of the two families, one Turkish and the other from Southern California, we chose the several course, sea bass selection, and wine by the glass where each person had a preference and some of our locals do not drink alcohol. Our party was attended to by a staff of three waiters and the courses were served very well. Each has a place setting of its own and the friendly, polite, courteous, and helpful staff were very timely, if just a bit under-trained, in that they didn't always serve from the same side. The food was perfectly prepared, delicious, and exactly the right temperature, as was the chilled wine. The ambiance was excellent, quiet, and the location introduces a view of the water, and bridges, unparalleled for night dining. It's an expensive outing for a large group like ours, at just over 1,500 tL, but a celebrated time when the families came together for the first time before the wedding, for a lifetime memory. Well recommended. We will return when in Istanbul.

Minimalistic attempt to create a welcoming atmosphere but small and bare. Drinks are way…read moreoverpriced. Views are great only after dark. The darkness makes the whole place look better. Service was slow.

So glad we stepped in for wine and some appetizers. This place has amazing views and a very classy…read morevibe. The staff is so friendly and accommodating. They put down the windows so we could better enjoy the warm weather, views and sunset. The manager was kind enough to share the history of the building and surrounding area as well as point out monuments/historical sites in the view

Quick service. Both food and drinks came quickly. Maybe a little to quickly cause they got my food…read morewrong the first time around. Lies 5 minutes away from busy main street. Crowded and ok place to hang for a couple of hours. A bit on the expensive side. And bear in mind that I am from Norway...! Pizza was ok. Wine ok. Drinks a little so so. Onr were good but the other one was bland. Plus for fast and nice service. Minus because of prices. Go for a beer and some food. But not if you are on a tight budget.

This is a small oasis of real southern vacation atmosphere in the middle of trendy Chiangir…read more Outside tables, colored lights, green trees and the sound of sweet music makes Otto a perfect place to enjoy the company of friends during a hot day or cozy evening. The menu is international - with a twist of Italian roots. My first experience there were however not a five-star category. The evening started really good. A friend and I started by sharing a red wine (which was really good) and a snack plate. Our waiter was really nice, top level service, really good wine and the snack plate was amazing! We were hooked on Otto... We then decided to share two main courses. We ordered Parmesan chicken and baked salmon. This is were our high expectations were shot down! The Parmesan chicken was actually okay! But the pasta was the most delicious - the salmon was dry and sooooo boring! However, I would still return to Otto anytime and enjoy the cool and relaxed atmosphere, the delicious wine and cocktails, the very addicted snack plate and the very good and high level of service!!