This place is one of our favorite breakfast places in Istanbul. It is not a fancy place which makes…read moreit unique, and the food is just delicious. We only go for breakfast but they serve lunch and dinner as well.

Situated right on the Bosphorus with incredible views, Kale offers the best breakfast I've ever had…read morein my life! We ordered the full Turkish breakfast and enjoyed every last bite. The servers were on top of their tea game if you're a big morning tea drinker... Warning: Don't be fooled by Kale's competitors! They even copy the same exact sign. Make sure you find your way to the right one when in Istanbul and don't miss your breakfast here.

The food is good and the spot has a nice view. The first impression from the host and servers are…read moreawful. The dude with a beard/ Osman would talk to you like you just walked in to prison cell. I will give you an example: we took the menu while waiting to prep our friends to order; Mr.Osman attacked and grabbed it off our hands. Walked us out to look at the menu in the front of the door on the wall. You have to be ready to get humbled if you walk in here. Good luck.

I would have given it a 5 star because I loved the food and the atmosphere and the setting .. If…read moreonly I didn't hear the hostess refuse to give an incoming who was single person say she can't let her sit outside because she is alone. I came looking for this place specifically ..I wonder if I came alone that would mean I couldn't have a table out on the terrace .. I think if I was told that I would walk out and never recommend this place to anyone. Just a note to Mangerie " sometimes we come to a resturant solo because we want to enjoy a place all on our own.. One or two is the same .. A person alone is not less that a person with someone.."

Kanlica on the Bosphorus is a famous neighborhood for its special yogurt. You should definitely sit…read morein this cafeteria, order your yogurt and pour the provided powder sugar in it, mix it well, and enjoy the views of the Bosphorus while you're eating your delicious sweet yogurt. After that order some Turkish tea and relax. You can reach there buy fishing boats from Emirgan, or public busses or dolmus from Uskudar.

It feels silly to write a review in a country that is not Yelp-centric (shout out to Zomato), but I…read morehave no Turkish literary ability and thus, my praises on Zomato for the glory that is Aperatif would be more lost in translation than light in a black hole. If you ever find yourself in Istanbul or just so happen to be studying abroad at Bogazici University, which is likely if you're looking for something on Yelp and Aperatif pops up in the "nearby restaurants" category-- go! Or, more realistically, go everyday!!! Turkish meze, hospitality and cay flow plentifully in this land of promise. And if you are an aforementioned foreigner in Istanbul looking for great Turkish food beyond the doner kebab you have been happily devouring, I promise you will find: cacık (yogurt with cucumber and garlic) köfte (MEATBALLS) beans (^ end of my Turkish knowledge) rice eggplant eggplant/beef dish? (get it.) hummus amazing chicken and beef dishes As well as tea and the friendliest servers you will ever meet and inevitably become best buddies with. You can go up and pick plates of different meze, or order from their menu, which also has all kinds of different, great Turkish breakfast items (menemen!!!!). All dishes are prepared fresh multiple times a day and portions are definitely 'Murica sized, if you're worried. Going to Aperatif everyday has been one of the highlights of studying abroad at Bogazici for the summer-- on top of the other amazing cultural sites and insights I've been exposed to in this beautiful city. Go eat, drink, enjoy free wifi and be merry!

the food is always delicious, but the staff is what keeps you coming back for more. it's such a…read moregreat atmosphere & there is no such thing as too much çay!

First... the red wine was served warn, around 25-27 celcius... had to cool in ice bucket for 10…read moreminutes we could drink...Not acceptable !!! all the rest was very good, very nice atmosphere , very good service (friendly, polite but neither fast nor knowledgable...) Loved the somon tartar...And seafood linguini... Cats all around the place...lovely...

Definitely recommend anyone who's looking for a nice dinner in a fresh air…read more Enjoyed the atmosphere, the service and of course the main dish; duck, and killed it with a hot chocolate cake and ice cream.

Huge menu in central location with views of the bosphorus…read more You can get essentially any standard Turkish food items you want. I got menemen, gozleme, and coffee. The bread they give for the table is sooooo good. Very light and fluffy and hard to stop eating. Lots and lots of seating and attentive staff