Best location in a cool neighborhood. Love the vibe and the hip crowd. The street terrace is nice,…read morebut upstairs is a beautiful terrace with a view. Cute people! Try the milkshakes. And their Izmir Bombasi (pastry filled with melted chocolate spread) served hot is delicious.

The coffee tasted good and I had skim milk. There was a refill price which is not a bad deal here…read morein istanbul. But one of the workers was about as rude as you could be, the only female worker on duty when I was in the store. Decent ambiance with outdoor area and indoor seating, although the outdoor area is inundated with smoke.

A touch of Africa and rich history in Istanbul. This little café - with a very small menu - serves…read morethe best coffee around Galata tower. The owner's family came from Africa to be the official coffee maker for the Sultan's court and his descendants are still making coffee in this cute little café. Food items are mostly breakfast foods. The lentil soup is excellent and the scrambled eggs with cheese are perfect. Space is small and cozy. Definitely recommended for an excellent cup of coffee or tea if you are in the area.

Lovely little cafe in Istanbul! You just have to love it!…read more We found Velvet Cafe after visiting the Galata Tower. It is right around the corner which is very convenient! The owners gave us a warm welcome and made us feel comfortable right away. What we liked most about the place is all the little details. The mix of vintage furniture and other decoration is just perfect. We ordered Helva and hot chocolate and both were amazing! The prices were very fair compared to other cafes in the area. I will definitely come back!

We came here on a Friday for a special occasion. It is a big restaurant but if you are going there…read moreon a summer night let me start by saying that you definitely need a reservation. There is actually a corner table on the one end of their terrace that is ideal for parties of 2 (date night? Wink wink) because it allows you a magnificent view on two sides. We started with the cold entrée platter for one and honestly it was so generous that it was enough even though we shared. If you plan to have mains, the cold entrée plate for two maybe a bit too much. For mains we ordered the sea bass and the thai chicken. They were both good but I think if I went again (which I would be happy to) I'd go for the thai chicken. The sea bass served with noodles lacked just a bit of aroma. For dessert we ordered the homemade baklava served with goat milk ice cream. We thought that it was a bit under the mark compared to the entrées and mains. I ought to say one final word about the service. The service was exceptionally well. The servers were very attentive and even offered to change our dessert once they noted that we didn't like it as much as the rest. tl;dr: this is a great restaurant with exceptional service. The food is good but what really stands out is the view and the service. It might be one of the best price/experience quality restaurants in Istanbul. We payed about 260 liras for 2 (only one of us drank a glass of wine)

5 Kat... Everyone recommended it so thought to take some guests to show them the great view…read more First impression of the interior was very good as it is really nicely decorated (photo). Headed up on the terrace where the view was amazing ... Could see all of Bosphorus, Bridge, Kiz Kulesi... We were so excited and asked for a table for 6 ( Sunday Noon time). The reply was negative even though there were tables available outside, because we wanted to try coffee and sweets and not have the Brunch they were offering at that time. The only place they could offer was on the inside bar... After some negotiations and not wanting to leave, we suggested to sit somewhere outside on the stand/tables they had. Happy we had the chance to stay... We had our coffee etc and ended with a bottle of wine and some side dishes... I'm sure what we paid was enough to give us a table on the first place... (350tl) And also... 12tl for a cappuccino ?? They should be more reasonable with the prices... Ok, the view is stunning... but service is not... Things could be better for the prices they are asking... I will go there again... as the view and decoration was really nice but would be best if they would reconsider the prices and provide better service...

Came her for dessert around 9pm. We had the baklava's all amazing but special mention goes to…read moreMidye. It's worth noting they still tasted fresh. The pastry was still flaky despite that time of the day. Not as sweet as I'm used to in Chicago

Kuzu sis kebap (lamb shish kebab) (36 lira) - 3.5 stars The…read morelamb chunks were better seasoned than other meats we've had so far and not too dry. The plate came with some rice, a warm tomato, raw onions and parsley. Et doner durum (30 lira) - 3 stars The doner meat was a little like shabu shabu kinda meat, better than Durumzade and Sedef Bufe, but not amazing really. The tomatoes inside were cold. My sister thought it was too dry as there wasn't any sauce inside. Complimentary warm pide. Cleanest nicest bathrooms I've seen! Our waiter was the unfriendliest we've had on the trip so far.

I usually come here for the kenefe dessert. They specialize in desserts.read more

We were flying out of Sabiha Gokcen airport the following morning, which is why we ended up near…read morethe Maltepe metro stop. This restaurant (it serves more than desserts and drinks) was right around the corner from our hotel, and we popped in for dinner. Their menu is varied (mostly not Turkish) and the food was good (we ordered curries, pastas, omelettes, coffees, and a milkshake), but the service was fantastic! Our waiter was very attentive and gracious, and at the end of the meal, he even brought a complimentary tray of fresh fruit and tea. Much appreciated!