After a morning spent exploring the Blue Mosque and Hagia Sofia, our hungry family was thrilled to…read morefind this restaurant a stone's throw away from these iconic landmarks. The menu is minimalistic but makes up for its simplicity in the flavor it brings. Service is very fast and as with all things in Istanbul, very courteous. We tried the Izgara kofte and the Lamb Shish Kebap, a side of Corba (lentil soup), seasonal salad, some pickled peppers and a round of Ayran to wash it all down. And wrapped up the meal with the Semolina Halwa and Baked Rice Pudding to share. Delicious. Highly recommend!!

I am trying this restaurant because around this town this restaurant this is a famous one. It is…read moreknown for its meatballs. That don't looks like round lol. They are so famous here that the menu has them listed as the only main thing and everything else listed is a side dish or dessert. The Turkish meatballs were good. They come around with a red spicy sauce you can add to it. They had a nice taste to them. I got French fries and rice as a side. I loved the rice. The fries were different for me. It was a different type of potato that I had never had. It was good. The service was crazy fast. The staff is none stop moving. They come around to refresh things. They clean tables right away. It was impressive. It is a good thing that they do because the line for this place is long. It wraps around the restaurant. It's a must try place. I am glad I did

Amazing meat plates. Meat are extremely tender. I have to come here every time I'm in Istanbul and…read morevisiting old town. Service is great but the food is a must when you visit Istanbul and you're a meat eater. You shouldn't miss this spot.

Came here for very good pide, but its very crowded inside. We were seated touching to another table…read moreand touching another party. It was very uncomfortable eating inside. However the food is good. The kebab platter was also excellent

Great little spot for a lunch. Nice ambiance / interior decorating. The staff was friendly speaking…read morebroken English but enough that we made it work. The pizza was really good. They took credit cards. I would recommend and will eat here if in the area again.

This restaurant is a true hidden gem in Istanbul. It is very-very good. Not only does it provide…read moreyou with the true Istanbul dining experience, but the food is great. This restaurant is located just off the street in the old section of Istanbul. My personal favorite is to dine at one of their outdoor tables, which is situated right along the street. You can truly take in the atmosphere of the city from this position. They also have a very nice interior dining experience. If you choose to sit inside, the doors are generally open, so you still get all of the air and and the ambience while remaining someone protect from the elements. Their food, as their name implies, focuses on pizza and pasta dishes. The pizzas are very good. I truly recommend them. There's several options to choose from and I'm sure you'll be able to find something that answers your specific desires. They also have the expected, soft drinks, beer, wine, plus they offer a truly nice selection of cocktails. My wife always goes for one of those more fruity drinks, and she truly enjoys their Mojito. Overall, great dining experience. It's casual, it's fun, and the food taste very good Recommended!

The Khorasani was a restaurant chosen by our guide during our day tour around Istanbul…read more The space felt open and breezy even though we sat inside and I loved that they had air conditioning. I did feel like the salad with chicken I ordered was incredibly meat heavy with very little salad and I didn't love that the bell peppers included aren't listed on the menu, but their hummus was mouthwateringly delicious. The service was prompt and the meal came with gratis baklava and ice cream as well as tea, but I didn't partake since we were walking so much. All in all, it was a good meal but definitely a bit different than expected from the menu.

So delicious! Great service and a nice welcome, too. The mixed grill was absolutely wonderful. And…read moreI love how they serve the fresh bread....it's all puffy and then magically deflates as it cools. The patio is wonderful and they have a nicely decorated interior dining room with a Byzantine theme, as well as an open kitchen and grill where you can watch them cook the delicious kebabs and meats. They offered us a delicious baklava and ice cream as a "free" dessert. Plus the prices are not bad, considering it's in such a touristic area. It's about half what I paid at some other places. Service is great. The food is very fresh. Highly recommend if you are in Fatih or nearby in the Sultanahmet area.

We stopped by around 7:30pm on a Friday night and were able to be seated almost immediately after…read morewe said it was okay if we sat outside. They do have a good amount of heat lamps so the cold was tolerable. The food was pretty good. Overpriced by Turkish standards but normal by American standards. We got the Saltbae Burger and one of meat dishes to share. The food itself was pretty good. Service and vibes were okay. It's definitely a place to go more because it's trendy than anything else in the trendy Galataport shopping complex.

Their burgers and fries are very tasty. Didn't have to add salt. Even though we didn't speak…read moreTurkish the staff was attentive and very friendly. I'd come back again! The location was very convenient to our hotel stay

Great choice for food. The nice part is no one is heckling you to enter and they let you choose to…read morecome in with no pressure. Service is friendly and quick. The food is exceptional and well priced. The outdoor patio is well decorated and a great place to enjoy your meal.

Best meal we have had since we arrived. No barking or hassling us on the street. Friendly prompt…read moreservice from Fatima and Egamae. I had shrimp casserole and wife had lentil soup. Both were delicious. Bread that came with meal was perfect. The ayran (yogurt drink) was creamy and tangy and the lemonade with mint was very refreshing (great suggestion Fatima). Ignore the barkers and eat here.

On a culinary tour in Istanbul, Turkey with Culinary Backstreets and Milk Street. They guided us…read morethrough the markets, gave us historical highlights and fed us at all levels from fine dining, food stall and street vendors. All of the places have been vetted by our guides as they share a personal connection with the very friendly vendors. Sehzade Cag Kebap was hands down, the best lamb kabobs I've ever had. The staff here are rock stars, smiling, engaging with patrons and welcoming everyone to stick your head into the kitchen and view the succulent wheel of lamb meat. Your sense heighten as you sit and get ready to eat one of the best lamb dishes I've ever had. This feeling was shared with several members of our tour. Language could of been an issue here, but the smiling and friendly staff watched intensely as we inhaled their delicious entree. Their condiments were onions, red pepper paste, pomegranate molasses, tomatoes and plenty of homemade bread. They allow the star, "savory lamb meat" to be featured and not be buried by the accutramonts. It is a truely stunning dish and voted #9 in the world for best kabob. If you are in the market of the Old City, please look up Sehzade Cag Kebap, your taste buds will thank you. To the amazing team, excited about their talented skills, thank you for this incredible meal. Great quality food, we will return!

You know a restaurant is good when their menu is simple and they only specialize in one thing- cag…read morekebab. We came on a weekday evening for dinner and found a line already forming around 6PM. Despite the crowd, there was a quick turnaround, and we were able to get seated quickly after only 10 minutes of waiting. We ordered the cag kebab wrap, soup of the day (lentil soup), and a side of salad. The kebab was nicely seasoned, with each bite delivering a rich, savory flavor. I also loved all the Turkish lentil soups and this one was no exception- it's tangy, savory and extremely comforting to drink on a cold night.

It wasn't until I had walked into the environs of Nusr-Et steakhouse that I realized what a BFD…read moreSalt Bae was. So, this restaurant is owned and operated by the internet sensation with whom I was hitherto unfamiliar (been living under a rock, what can I say). The "burger" is more like a chopped steak sandwich, but is one of the tastiest beef sandwiches I've eaten in recent years. The service is courteous, and the overall vibe is fun. The only reason I made the urban trek here was that my dining companion wanted to be able to say that she had been to Salt Bae's restaurant, but after eating the burger here, I definitely am glad we picked this place for lunch. As with any famous restaurant, the wait can be long and you might need a reservation if you decide to have dinner at this steakhouse.

The pomegranate salad is a wonderful appetizer. It is sweet, crunchy and decadent. For my main…read morecourse, I got the special burger. It had ham, cheddar cheese and caramelized onions. They give you latex gloves to eat your burger with. Also on the table is various condiments: salt, bbq sauce, crushed pistachios???, Tabasco and mayo. The salt is very flavorful. Not the umbrella girl kind either. you can eat a bunch of it by itself. Probably gonna check out the steakhouse locations back in the states if the opportunity arises.