Ate upstairs and had an incredible view of the city. Service was very good. The mezze were all very good with the puffed bread. Entrees were good but the meats were a little dry. Loved the raki. read more

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We finished visiting the Spice market and Hamdi was next door. A very good choice. My wife ordered the soup and we shared a pide and lamb kebab. All very good. read more

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Delicious! And prime location with a beautiful view. My husband has some work associates in Turkey so, while on honeymoon, we arranged to meet them here. They made reservations in advance and we had a primo view of the water on the third floor. They ordered for us and we had bit of everything on the menu. Plenty of mezzes and drinks and desserts. Everything was absolutely delicious here and service was wonderful. It tasted like it was made in grandma's kitchen with old-world recipes. We loved everything and ate far too much. Delicious baklava! Spotless restroom and plenty of seating inside. Note: If you don't make a reservation in advance, you can probably be seated inside, but will likely not end up with a beautiful window view. read more

Hamdi Restaurant - Gorgeous views from the third floor. - Turkish Near Me - Istanbul, 34

I came here with my Turkish in-laws and had mixed feelings. I love the ambiance and the view is incredible but some of the food wasn't up to what I would expect. We were seated on the 3rd or 4th floor (I'm not sure which) but there is a great view of the water so if you get a table near a window, you'll really enjoy it. We started with some mezzes and most of the cold items were fine. It was the usual mix of bulgur, tomatoes, eggplant, etc. It was okay but some of it, especially the bulgur, was kind of blank. The bread and cheese were both very good. The most disappointing was the lamachun. I had friends from the United States with me and I'd been telling them how good lamachun is and then we were served a cold, soggy and limp version of it. I was disappointed and they couldn't understand why I raved about it and I couldn't get them to try any more the rest of the time we were in Turkiye. That kind of made me bummed out the rest of the meal. For my main dish, I had yogurlu kebap and it was good. I ate it all but I was still disappointed by the lamachun. Service was fine, especially because my brother-in-law seemed to know some of the people who work there. If you stay clear of the lamachun, you will have a decent meal here. read more

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I would not recommend this restaurant because of the food quality. Our main dish was kebab and flat bread, the beef was cold, jerky and tasteless. It was quite disappointing. We ate one or two pieces but had to ask them to pack up for dogs. Bathroom is clean and big windows. read more

Easily on of the best restaurants we have been to on the city. The views are spec, the service is great and the staff are attentive. I got the spicy kebab and the flavor did not disappoint. Great all around. read more

Hamdi Restaurant - Turkish Near Me - Istanbul, 34

Every time we go we get amazing experience of delicious grills great food tasty salads and great views! Very professional people who know how to impress you by their skills in cooking! Prices are amazing. My favorite plate is the mixed grill which you will share with family and enjoy all types of kebabs and Urfa and minded meat. Trying sitting upstairs as the view is breathtaking! That's the place to go to for a professionally delicious Turkish grills. Service is quick and great too. read more

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Terrible! Someone recommended this place to me (why??) and I was hoping to taste some delicious Turkish kebabs and lahmacun. Instead, all of their meats are minced (veal/lamb), no beef on the menu (was told they have beef, just not on the menu...yea sure), prices high and not at all worth it, they provide no service, cold food (how did grilled chicken come to the table COLD), no napkins, small portions, bland and tasteless food, no basic glass of water at the table, HALF a glass of juice that was ordered, told pomegranate juice is not available when others were drinking it at the next table, and all that for ₺550 and FOR WHAT? What a waste of money! Complete tourist scam place. Avoid at all costs. read more

We got off the bus at the Spice Bazaar and checked Yelp to find the nearest restaurant and Hamdi was at the top of the list. The service was excellent from the moment we entered the restaurant. Our lunch consisted of Kofte Kizartma, Fistikle Kebab and Domatesli Kebap. Everything was delicious and the view is outstanding. We highly recommend this restaurant. read more

Hamdi Restaurant - Fistikli Kebap - Turkish Near Me - Istanbul, 34

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Service is great , you have to try Donner Kabab Here is the Original, but if you are late it goes fast get here before 2pm and try Doner Kebob Service is Excellent, read more

We came here based on a recommendation from our hotel and it didnt dissapoint! The hotel was also able to make us a reservation which was awesome since the place was busy. We sat on the second floor near the windows and got some awesome views of the city and water. We ordered a variety of different kabobs to share and our favorite hands down was the Pistaschio kabob which unexpectadely had a delicous buttery flavor. Highly recommend giving it a try! Also got the spicy kabobs and bell pepper kabobs that were yummy. For starters we tried the lentil soup and their pides (ground beef on bread) which were also so good. Lots of food overall that can be shared and the pricing is so reasonable and cheap compared to the other tourist trap places in the area. The restaurant is also conviently located a short walk from the Grand and Spice bazaars near the waterfront area and there is taxi drop off right infront of the road. read more

Hamdi Restaurant - Best dinner views on the 2nd floor! - Turkish Near Me - Istanbul, 34

We ate here during Ramadan for a traditional meal after the sun had set. It was interesting to feel the excitement of the other diners in anticipation of breaking their fast. There were other non-Muslims present but none ate or drank anything until the appointed time. Upon arrival our table was already full of plates of food, mostly appetizers and condiments. A heavy meal, typical for Ramadan. read more

We frequent Istanbul from New York. We have eaten in many restaurants, while food is almost always average but as a customer we are always respected But at Hamdi's food is average, does not live up to the hype. Service could have been better our waiter's (FA) behavior was not professional, maybe he was having a bad day. Best part was the view from the 2nd floor of the restaurant Overall, we were disappointed! read more

Visited turkey for 2 weeks came to Try with my wife horrible customer service and food portions are funny very small the price is normal but rude and horrible customer service read more

Hamdi is one of the more upscale restaurants in the Sultahnamet and definitely worth the little splurge if you can sit on outside on the roof deck. If not, things may be a bit smelly on the inside, just a warning. Deoderant isn't big in Turkey, just sayin'. What started off as a guy with s cart selling kebab turned into said biz owner owning pretty much the whole street. He must be doing something right? We snagged a 2 top outside on the roof, as we were in between reservation times, perfect. We went with a Turkish pitza topped with walnuts, garlic and pomegranate and a doner and a spicy kebab. We enjoyed everything, but the doner. The pitza was interesting, more like a super thin pizza, no cheese. A great starter to try a Turkish dish. The spicy kebab was perfectly seasoned with definitely some kick and the doner was average. Not a lot of meat, subpar fries. This all, plus a coke, water and turkish tea came out to about $40 US which isn't horrible, but street meat in Turkey costs about $2 US. However, views of the mosque and the Golden Horn, wonderful service and a nice relaxing meal as you get out of the spice market is worth every penny. One of the more touristy spots, we did see a bunch of businessmen lunching as well as fellow Turks, so it's legit. Give Hamdi a call, but definitely make a rezzie for that outdoor roof top, weather permitting. P.S. Everyone and their mother smokes in Turkey, so if cigarettes do bother you, you may want to refrain from sitting outside. read more

Hamdi Restaurant - Turkish Near Me - Istanbul, 34

One of my favorite restaurants in Istanbul! A great way to end your grand bazaar and spice bazaar wanderings.... end a top Hamdi with views of the golden horn & mosques surrounding you. If you're looking for a window seat, be sure to call ahead and make a reservation, but seating anywhere inside this glass bubble is a magical way to take in the old city. A visit to Hamdi is not complete without their mixed meat sausage/kebab- 50%veal, 50% lamb--you'll be left wondering where this delicacy has been all your life. I also highly recommend ordering the lachmacan- a Turkish meat pizza. This was the staple of my childhood and left me full on nights home alone. Everything at Hamdi is top notch, though they have dessert, I recommend heading to a desert shop where you can try all the cream/milk based delicacies that Hamdi doesn't offer. read more

We got a table around 7 pm on a Sunday, but we had no reservations so it was a table on the 4th floor in the back. Only one of us could kind of see the nice view. Very professional service. It was 101 TL for dinner for two, NOT including tip. Service was good, though for the price point not sure how worth it. See my photos for food review details. The lean lamb skewer was the best, really juicy and flavorful. We also got a pretty good walnut salad. I also got the algam suyu (fermented carrot-turnip juice), which tasted spicy, then bitter, then brine-y in my mouth. Not for me! read more

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Very delicious! They normally require reservations but they allowed us to eat a quick dinner and were very accommodating. They also spoke excellent English, which is very helpful if you speak little Turkish. Food was authentic Turkish food and staff was attentive and polite. read more

Hamdi Restaurant - Chicken shish kabob - Turkish Near Me - Istanbul, 34

Great food It was raining heavy that afternoon, so we looked for some shelter after visiting the Spice Bazaar. This place looked good enough, so we went in. And what a lucky choice this was. Turned out to be one of the best place we've been in in Istanbul. They have a rooftop and also an upper floor - both with great views. But we decided to stay on the ground level. A bit more down to earth....filled with locals, which was nice. We ordered some beer, Içli Köfte and Lahmacun (kinda like pizza). The Icli Köfte was really good - nice seasoning and meat filling. But the "Pizza" was the highlight. Great seasoning and spices, good meat and herbs....crunchy crust. And the beer went perfectly with that. Service was friendly and helpful. We really enjoyed our meal here.....and prices are pretty low for this quality. Good and authentic food! read more

Hamdi Restaurant - "Normal" Lahmacun - Turkish Near Me - Istanbul, 34

This is the very best restaurant for casual dining in all of istanbul. I've been all over Istanbul and i keep coming back to this spot. The food is AUTHENTIC. The service is brisk. The hospitality is Ottoman. A feast will not set you back so when you get there order everything. You have to try the lahmajoun. Excellent. The quality of the meat is superb. The salads, the kebabs - magnificent. Don't spend too much time deciding which version of the kebabs to get - they're all good. You're not going to mess it up. I will definitely be visiting this place again. read more

Hamdi restaurant is a very touristic place which doesn't seem to be authentic. It is made for tourists, so are the prices. The food was average (around 30 TRY per dish). The served bread wasn't fresh and the location itself isn't cozy and nice. The only thing we liked was their Turkish pizza (Lahmacun). I wouldn't recommend this place if you are looking for a authentic Turkish feeling! read more

Hamdi Restaurant - Turkish Pizza - Turkish Near Me - Istanbul, 34

Stopped in for a quick bite while doing the Bosphorous ferries. This place was nice, service was good, and the food was good. Great view of the water, boats, bridges, and it was clean. If you would like a window seat, I recommend calling ahead to ask for a reservation; we were lucky and were seated near the window. Even on a grey and cloudy day, the view was beautiful! read more

Came her for the first time on my visit to Istanbul, Turkey. I'm a huge foodie and wanted to try the much talked about Hamdi Restaurant. Its a beautiful restaurant and when you walk in it smells delicious. I ordered the lamb kebob but I was kind of disappointed in the amount of pieces of lamb kebab that I received on my plate. The lamb was absolutely perfect but the picture showed more than 10 or 11 pieces and on my plate there was only 8 pieces. That is the main reason why they are not getting full stars. If you come here just make sure you confirm how many pieces of your meat cubes that you will be receiving. Coming from the US the prices were fairly cheap. I also recommend trying the hamdi special dessert, that was incredible. Only wish I could have took some back to the states. read more

Great location, right next to Bosphorus strait. The sitting time is a little long. Good food and great desserts. read more

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I ordered the Kebap with pistachio and was good. Hot and delicious. However, it was a ripoff.. Look at the picture and you'll see that you order a certain portion size but you get 50% of what you see in the picture... I didn't like that.. I did complain to the waiter but he did nothing.. So their motto should be: come hungry .. Leave hungry ... Looool read more

Hamdi Restaurant - This is how it looks in the menu - Turkish Near Me - Istanbul, 34

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I recommend the restaurant. On the other hand if you are looking for special taste this is not. Service is good, presentation is good but I could not find the essense of authenticity. It seemed to me more touristic. Anyway if you are in Eminönü, it is one of best choices. read more

Hamdi Restaurant - Hashas ve beyti - Turkish Near Me - Istanbul, 34

Not up to standard and it's true bad attitude of staff This time only Food is average nothing special and few selections read more

Hamdi Restaurant - Turkish Near Me - Istanbul, 34

Truly the best kabob in the entire world. I challenge u to find a better one Pistachio kabob will change your life Make sure to get that with their other most popular kabob together is amazing I can't remember the name ask them they know And the dessert which is a traditional crispy sweet with cheese in the middle is out of this world. It's called Kunefe You'll crave it for the rest of your life. Phenomenal service I love them read more

Hamdi Restaurant - Turkish Near Me - Istanbul, 34

Absolutely delicious! This place is famous for the desserts. I tried the Kunefe and it was hands down the best Kunefe I've ever had! We also got the Turkish Pide, yogurt dish, eggplant dish, meatballs and a few other dishes that I'm forgetting. All around it was a great experience with great food and great views! read more

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Convenient and near to big bus and other central transportation.... The best thing about this place was the baklava. In fact, that gets it an extra star by itself. We ordered the walnut one and it was amazing. We ordered the turkish pizza because everyone on Yelp was ordering it but honestly it didn't taste bad but it was no better than the supreme Celeste frozen pizzas growing up. I'm assuming it wasn't fresh made either bc it didn't taste that way, and it came out in literally 2 min. It just wasn't that good. I was also disappointed by the hummus. In the pictures it came with veggies but it just came out with an orange oil in it and bread. It was not good. Order something else. Lastly, the cappuccino was coffee with some milk poured in it. It wasn't a cappuccino, at all. Tasted ok, but not at all one. I wouldn't order they again either. I wouldn't eat here again, but I'd definitely pack up a huge box of the baklava to take home! read more

Excellent dinner spot with great views! The staff is nice enough but not as attentive as I would have liked. It took a while to just order our bottle of wine, asked for wine menu like 4 times. But the bread was nice and the food came out quickly. We shared the pizza for our appetizer and I got the pistachio meat dish which was delicious! Wine was good and prices were reasonable. Overall a very nice dining experience. read more

Hamdi Restaurant - Turkish Pizza - Turkish Near Me - Istanbul, 34

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It's a family style restaurant next to a bazaar. It's near the Eminonu station/ferry if you take T1. A good place for a short stop while waiting for the cruise tour. read more

Excellent harbor view, pita bread is very tasty. Chicken shish kebab taste excellent! read more

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Didn't like it at all, we waited a lot until get served , and also the wasn't good at all, many people like this place but doesn't mean it's a good restaurant so many people also doesn't like the place because of many things! Very expensive for what they give you and very slow service! read more

For two of our days in Istanbul, we had a tour guide (who was fabulous and whose family goes back for generations in Istanbul) who took us to Hamdi for our first lunch together. It was the perfect location for seeing the beautiful Bosphorus, looking over at Beyoğlu, and for checking out the Spice Market (right next door) before or after lunch. Unfortunately, the 3rd floor patio was completely full, so we sat on the 2nd floor. This wasn't really a problem though -- the views were still stunning from the 2nd floor especially with a window seat. We enjoyed both boat and people watching from our seats while diving into an array of food. (note that they bring out a large tray of cold mezze in the beginning from which you can choose some of the items or not -- just be clear to the waiters whether you would like anything or not). Our tour guide picked out her favorites hot mezzes for us to all enjoy -- içli köfte (an appetizer of ground meat, bulgur, and onions minced together and fried into oblong shaped balls) and lahmacun (like a Turkish flatbread pizza -- delicious). We ordered a few kebabs to share. My favorite was the kebab (lamb/veal) with pistachios. It was quite juicy and succulent. By the end of our feast, we were very full. But still could not resist a little taste of sweetness so ordered two baklava to share among the five of us. We ordered one "regular" baklava and one pistachio baklava. I had never had pistachio baklava, but it was delicious and definitely my favorite. It was perfect with a cup of Turkish coffee. Hamdi also sells its baklava to go in its first floor lobby. After paying the bill, we went up to the third floor to further admire the view and take a few photos. When you call to make a reservation (and definitely make a reservation!), be sure to tell them if you want a 3rd floor terrace table or a 2nd floor table etc. We enjoyed our meal -- especially with the views and convenient location -- and would recommend Hamdi to others! read more

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This restaurant has gorgeous views of the bosphorus and city and decent service. However, really it boils down to just being an overpriced kabob restaurant. The kabobs aren't bad, but you can get something as good for half the price. But then you'd give up the convenience, the view, and the enjoyment of being a tourist in a tourist city. Going here once was more than enough. read more

This place is great and I was able to try many more types of kebabs. I love the pistachio encrusted kebab the most, I'm dreaming of it now! It is quite pricey compared to anywhere else we've been in Istanbul, and also make sure to call in advance for a reservation, obviously you should during Ramadan, when we were there. read more

Hamdi Restaurant - Pistachio encrusted lamb kebab - Turkish Near Me - Istanbul, 34

We got the recommendation from our airbnb host that we HAD to come here during our short stay in Istanbul. We got here right when they openned and had our pick of seats. We chose a table on the balcony on the top floor, with an amazing 180deg view of the waterfront. We tried some lahmacun, which even for a small is a huge flatbread of goodness. Then we both got some kebabs (they have hash), some Turkish coffee (meh), and baklava. SO many different kinds of baklava. They're quite accustomed to tourists, but they still keep it real. read more

Love this place. A haven of quiet and class amid the sea of people i=in the nearby market. Great food. read more

After freezing until my lips were blue on a Bosphorus cruise, I needed a pick-me-up. (silly me, I had forgotten to bring rainwear, so I was miserable and wet in the cold. Note to travelers: December in Istanbul is VERY rainy, and chilly evening temperatures combined with the dampness means that proper rain gear is necessary!) Hamdi did not disappoint. At first glance, it seemed like it would be a touristy place, but there was a healthy mix of tourists and locals in the restaurant. When I was there, a large Turkish party was even holding a celebratory dinner a few tables away. The menu has an extensive selection of kebabs and is very reasonably priced. I was able to get seating on the terrace floor (without reservations!) for a fantastic view of the Bosphorus and Golden Horn at night. The food is fresh and the service is phenomenal (waiters kept refilling our glasses from bottles resting in iced compartments next to our tables). Don't miss the baklava for dessert. read more