This is a lovely restaurant in the Sultanhamet neighborhood. The food was delicious -- some of the…read morebest authentic Turkish food we had the entire time we were in Istanbul. I can highly recommend the Yaprak Sarma (stuffed grape leaves) as a starter. Follow that with the Lamb Stew or the perfectly cooked Sea Bass. The service was friendly, professional and discreet. Put this restaurant on your MUST DO list for your trip.

I love diner kebap. I've had 3 at different places and this was best. I asked to not salt it it…read more Plenty for two

Such a great find in Sirkeci! I brought my friend and guests visiting from the US and Dubai, and we…read moreall absolutely loved it. The Cağ Kebabı was fantastic -- incredibly fresh, tender, juicy, and perfectly grilled. The meat was so good that we ordered another serving! The Çoban Salatası and creamy Manda Yoğurdu were delicious, and the watermelon juice was so refreshing. My guests were genuinely impressed, and it was great to introduce them to such an authentic Turkish food experience. Simple, fresh, flavorful, and really well done. If you're in Sirkeci and love kebab, definitely give Şehzade a try.

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.

Friendly service, good food and great people-watching from our table on a heated outdoor patio. The…read moreTesti Kabob is almost worth ordering just for the fun and dramatic presentation of the dish (watch the video, if Yelp accepts it.) Once poured out of the clay pot, it turned out to be a hearty and savory dish almost like a stew, but made with kabob. I enjoyed the pistachio kofta plate, and the hummus appetizer was tasty. Good spot in the heart of Old Town.

Wonderful food in the heart of old Istanbul. Warm friendly service. Loved the Thai curry and…read moreTurkish wines.

We were looking around in the area (close to the Sultanahmet Square) for a restaurant to dine at…read more There's plenty on this street, we checked out menu-s and prices and we settled on Sultan Mehmet because of their menu - specialized in traditional Turkish food, smaller menu - not a hodgepodge podge of pasta, chicken schnitzel and local dishes. Prices are more reasonable, the decor is cute, modern, with a traditional take. It does help to see the lady making pies and baking pita bread from the outside window and a prep bar full of fresh ingredients- meats prepared for kebabs, fresh vegetables and mezze-s. It was never crowded, but they had just enough customers around to have a lively atmosphere. We sat at a lower table where you can sit on pillows on the floor for a genuine experience. We didn't know we had to take our shoes off upon entering the area and got a tad scolded, we weren't trying to be disrespectful. After a day of walking and exploring it was nice to take them off and sit comfortably on pillows. Staff is nice, some speak English, I also learnt a few basic words and expressions and it helped communication. We got fresh squeezed Pomegranate juice (they don't serve alcohol here), shared a mixed filling pie (minced beef, spinach, feta cheese) which was warm, delicious, made on the spot by the lady and also shared a beef kebab portion. Plenty of food, fresh, full of flavors, nicely cooked. We finished with a traditional Apple tea inspired by our French next table neighbors. We enjoyed the restaurant, the food, the comfort, the coziness so much that we came here for dinner the next 2 nights - don't laugh! We were eager to try other dishes we notices people around us ordered. Also it was close enough to our hotel. Next night we got their mezze-s - you have to try the platter, even veggies you might not like/love on the platter you will finish, they taste so good, nicely marinated and infused with various herbs. Don't love mushrooms, but how they prepared them, with dill on top, they were amazing! We got a bit swindled in getting the big Kofta kebab platter, but boy it was sooo good, that we ended up finish it since we shared everything! They also got us some fresh pita bread just made by the lady next to us! We tried their mixed juice of fresh squeezed orange and pomegranate, pretty good! Our third was had a simpler menu - feta cheese pie and chicken kebab, smaller portion. We liked the waiter we had that nice the best, nice, chatty, he recommended us a Turkish soda which was fun to try, their version of Sprite. Service is not fast, but attentive and we wanted a slower pace to take it all in. They accept credit cards as well! Nice atmosphere, fresh traditional food, great respite after a day of exploring. It was nice to sit on the comfy pillows, watch the street life, the food they were making, neighbor people from various countries, all in for the Turkish dinner experience!

They messed up our order about 4 times, bringing out completely different things that we never…read moreordered. First off, we sat for 20 minutes before anyone came up to us and we ordered 2 plates of urfa (no spicy) kebabs and a chicken shish kebab all of them with normal rice (the only one who really spoke English said they had rice but it would take about 10 minutes to make which we agreed to). The first round of dishes they brought to us was an urfa kebab and chicken wings; 1 right : 1 wrong. 10 minutes later the brought us 2 plates of kebab and we took what they told us was an urfa kebab, it was not but we kept it anyways because it didn't matter; 1 right : 3 wrong. Finally, after a total of us sitting there for over 40 minutes, our final and correct dish came. The overall service was very slow and very disorganized. We had to repeat our order multiple times to the guy who could speak English. The food was good but the overall service doesn't make it worth it since we spent an hour and a half at this place. A thing to note to anyone who wants to visit because of the floor tables, don't. We went during the summer when it was pretty hot and in order to sit at the floor tables you have to take your shoes off so after a while the place starts to smell of feet. Overall, if I ever went back to Turkey I would skip this place in favor for something else nearby. Okay food but bad service and a not so pleasant foot smell.

I came here w/ my friends the first night I arrived. The food was delish, the vibe was great, our…read morebill was a little on the high side for a touristy area. We tried the dish that comes on the little clay pot, we smoked shisha, the wine list was not that great but everything we ate was delicious and we had a great time.

Sura Kebab and Grill House is Sura Design Hotel and Suites' restaurant. The service here is above…read moreand beyond. Staff is always courteous and very attentive. The food is excellent...had stuffed calamari and seafood casserole, pottery kebab, lentil soup, seafood casserole, among other things...The house wines compliment the food quite nicely--great balance of dryness and sweetness. In our week-long stay here in Sura Design Hotel, we usually stop by for cocktails prior to retiring for the day. Since the waitstaff know I love green olives, I don't even need to ask, they serve it to me on the house. Love the casual ambience in their outdoor seating. It is a great spot for people watching. We come back to this restaurant each day because we know the quality of the food and the service. I highly recommend this restaurant.

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

One of our favorite meals in Istanbul. The meat was so juicy and flavorful in both the spicy adana…read moreand the chicken. And mixed perfectly with the onions, tomatoes, and cilantro. A wrap is not too large; most of us ordered seconds. Prices were als9 fantastic. Limited indoor and outdoor seating, but we were able to be seated easily Wednesday evening.

Mega hyped because of the Anthony Bourdain connection. I've been in Istanbul for over a month, and…read moreevery time I have visited the place has been completely packed with tourists. Many of the reviews mention the good service, but my experience has been a little different. Every time I've visited here, I felt very uncomfortable and I don't find it welcoming. They still have an enormous amount of tourist business because of the Bourdain connection, and people seem to come here almost as a pilgrimage. The food itself is very good, but honestly, it isn't significantly better than some of the other places nearby. There are several restaurants in the area serving good kebap. Overall, glad I tried it because of the Bourdain connection, but for me, the hype is much bigger than the experience.

Excellent food - ambiance was better inside than the street. Servers were very friendly (and quick)…read moreeven though very little English spoken. Had a great meal. Much recommended. They serve free Turkish bread, messo, and after dinner tea.

A no frills place with reasonably priced and pretty good food…read more.. Had lunch for 2 people with a Pide (like a pizza), and lamb sish, along with bread & baklava, and tea ...all for about 1100 liras ($23 usd). Go upstairs from the street, then really efficient workers take your order, and the food comes out fast. No pressure or upselling. A no frills place to get a decent and quick meal with a variety of choices. Ate there twice during our 3-1/2 days in Istanbul!

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.

The best food at all you should try dorum and kebap the chef is very clean and welcomedread more

The food is amazing! The owners are thoughtful. The chef exudes charisma. The service is…read moreimpeccable. The ambiance is incredible and your night will surely end with singing and dancing. This is by far my favorite spot for kebab and yeni raki.