¿ Que Tal - How are you or what's up ? Tapas- A Spanish word…read moreused when talking about small dishes made for sharing. This restaurant claims it's a Spanish Tapas bar. When I heard a few Yelper friends and I were meeting there, I was very excited. To think, I could be eating Chorizo ( a mildly spicy Spanish pork sausage) this very evening! I walked in around 6.45, it was cozy with bricked walls and as it was a small place - probably seats around 20-25 people - it was about half full. Happy hour was on, but it was only for selected cocktails and Sangria. I got a jug of Sangria for 65TL - normally priced at 85TL (definitely not worth it). The jug was a litre in size, half filled with ice and fruit. For the same price I could have got a decent-ish bottle of wine. Anyway I was there for the Chorizo! The menu was on the table when I arrived; my friends had gotten their earlier and were well into their Sangria :) - looking over the menu - I have to say I was underwhelmed. What I saw, and this is typical of most restaurants who advertise themselves as non Turkish, was a bunch of typical Turkish dishes, with a little twist- way way over priced! If the idea behind Tapas, is to get a bunch of dishes to share, not only would you leave hungry, but would also need to be able to burn money! (Personal thought) - I marvel over the way restaurateurs' price their dishes. I honestly can imagine how cheese and mystery meat (processed meat) toasty can be priced at 18 TL (approx. $8 US) - oh and as usual no pork products on the menu! Expect to pay upwards of 100 TL per person (with a jug of Sangria) if you plan to actually leave the place not hungry. Summary - cozy, well decorated place with tiny portions at full portion prices.

Fabulous tapas menu especially robo de toro (oxtail) and patatas bravas.. ambiance is fantastic so…read morecozy their staff is polite , friendly and helpful. They have latin nights on wednesdays and very pleasant environment I would definitely suggest for latin live music too , it is great !! Sangria also fantastic you must try they also give a tester of sangria every single guest :)

Upon walking into the restaurant, you immediately embark upon a open-fire grill. The smoke coming…read morefrom it made me crave the not-yet-ordered grilled meats. For appetizer, my friend and I shared the mezze platter consisting of eight different spreads. It was a great choice because it let us try several different spreads. My favorites are the eggplant spread and the hummus. For grilled meats, we loved both the grilled filet mignon and the grilled chicken skewers. The meats have been aged and seasoned to perfection. It was the best meat we have had in Istanbul. You really can taste the difference between other inferiorly prepared meats. The meats come with grilled flatbread, which was delicious as well. For dessert, I had the best kunefe ever! I was so full at the end of the meal that I almost could not drink their sweet complimentary tea...almost. P.S. Warning: The long pepper that comes with the meats is extremely spicy. Don't say that nobody warned you.

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.

The secret is out! This restaurant used to be a local favorite and it was a hidden gem. Now the…read moresecret is out. Everyone knows how delicious the potato pancakes and the shish kebabs are. Their sample platter is filled with various samples of the local cuisine and a must try for any traveler. I need to mention the potato leek pancakes again. They were my favorite. Come share in the not-so-secret secret!

Amazing food with great atmosphere. I love restaurants where people sit on the streets drink, eat…read moreand have fun in the process. This was a great example. We tired few dishes the best was the egg plant with minced meat and rice. Very similar to middle astern Musaka. There was a Turkish street singer on the next table which med the atmosphere even more enjoyable. Service was great and very friendly staff. I would definitely recommend and would come here again next time I'm in Istanbul

This place in a great first stop in Istanbul. I love the neighborhood that it is in and the food is…read morean easy introduction to local fare. The decor is kind of eclectic and fun, there's beer and wine in abundance, and the wait staff is super friendly. I wouldn't say it was the best place we ate on our vacation, but it was definitely a warm welcome. I'd recommend it as a late night dinner if you're in the neighborhood. 5 stars for being cat friendly

Just had a couple tapas here but they were both terrible :( The crispy chicken was waaay…read moreover-cooked, leaving the poor chicken inside dry as leather. The sea bass ceviche was not as terrible, but totally underwhelming for the price. Service was good, and the atmosphere is nice (especially the outside seating on the quiet street) but what they did to that food is shameful.

amazing restaurant, beautiful view, helpful staff, and delicious food. I ordered grilled octopus,…read morewhich was amazing. It was a mix mixture of Greek culinary with Turkish spices. The Greek salad was fabulous and of course I ordered a whole Seabass grilled which they were kind enough to give me half portion because I was by myself and they charged me for half meal. I absolutely recommend this place and remember you're going there for a beautiful view of the city.

Good, not great. The waiter seemed put off by us, not very helpful when we asked for suggestions…read more The shrimp we ordered was served on a hot skillet which continued to cook the shrimp so by the time we ate it, it was overcooked. The crab appetizer was very good. The salad was filled with parsley that overpowered the whole salad. Also be prepared for smoke filled rooms. Only about five smokers but they were non stop and made dinner uncomfortable. The positive was the beautiful view!

Solera is a wine bar located in Beyoğlu, Istanbul. It's a small, but not a quiet place that offers…read moremostly indoor but also some outdoor seating. They offer wines from around Türkiye as well as some small dishes. My friend introduced me to Solera Winery in fall 2019 and it quickly became my favorite place to go for a drink. It's located in a young and hipster-ish neighborhood so there's always people walking around the neighborhood and usually waiting outside. The inside is small and only has a few tables. I'm not complaining, actually I think this makes the bar feel more close or even romantic, if you're on a date. In terms of drinks, there actually a pretty large menu of wine to pick from. I personally love the fruit wines so I've tried the nar, vişne, and karadut wines from both Trakya and Denizli. They're all lovely! However, my favorite of all is the sicak şarap. It's the perfect winter drink or drink on a cold evening. It's honestly the best sicak şarap that I've tried in Istanbul. For food, they offer small platers and even dinner dishes. I've only tried the charcuterie plate with meats and cheese, and it's pretty good.

Very nice place to have a respite! Good Turkish wine! Nice staff clean bathroom! Yayread more

If you're in Istanbul near Istiklal Caddesi, you have to stop here! This is a unique location that…read moreis a lot of fun to see souvenirs from all over the world. The space is huge! A lot bigger than it looks on the exterior and sprawls over several floors with indoor and outdoor sitting areas. I walked by and was intrigued by the myriad number of mugs and flags displayed. That was a couple years ago. This past summer (July 2022) I had the pleasure of dining here with my daughters. Everything we ate was very good (pizza, fries). What was even better was hearing about how the idea for this place was started by a math teacher and how students are give the opportunity to backpack all over the world and bring souvenirs back to be displayed. This spot is also awarded a white oleander award. Check out my videos!

This is such a cool concept and the decor is reason enough to stop and take a look inside this…read morefunky bar! It's location has great views on the top floor, and they also have several board games to check out. The beer selection is massive, hard to choose as I wanted to try a little bit of everything! I am so glad a local showed me this hidden gem, definitely a memorable experience during my time in this beautiful city!

Absolutely delicious and the service was incredible! Check out the mural on the way in and see how…read moremany people you can name.

A MUST TRY. As an American, I have been SO impressed with food here in Turkey and if you are in the…read morearea, this restaurant is an absolute MUST-TRY if you're looking for great food. I had some of THEE BEST chicken kebab I've ever had in this country here. The beef kebab was also tender and flavorful. You cannot go wrong with any of these! The service was quick and prompt, and the servers were great at making recommendations. I came here in the winter so we sat indoors which felt a bit cramped however, there is also outdoor seating during the nicer weather months. If I'm ever back here in Istanbul, I would definitely come back. And if you're reading this, you NEED to try the Old Ottoman!