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.

One of my favorite restaurants of the trip. We split the 8 mezze platter, minced beef kabob, and…read moreminced beef flatbread. The flavors were all outstanding. I wish I had more room to just keep ordering and eating.

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

Located in a row of Turkish restaurants we liked the look of this place and decided to stop in…read more They have a huge menu and the place was packed when we arrived. Mostly filled with locals and a few tourists for good measure. They barely spoke English here but were very friendly and helpful. They brought out the display of mezze for the day and we chose a few dishes. My favourite was the sardines and it was delicious. The hummus and baba ganoush were also quite ok. The bread however was dry and tasteless. My main was a kefta which was quite nice here but nothing really that blew me away. The meal was reasonably expensive and value for money was lacking. But we enjoyed the service and the ambience here. I am convinced they have two menus one for locals and one for tourists with different prices. Not sure why I think that, but I do. A good place for a meal if you are famished and don't want to look around a bit more. Good atmosphere and busy.

Ok. Full disclosure. We tried two restaurants across the street that were full on a Saturday night…read moreat 10:30 pm. The manager of the second one not only recommended this one, he escorted us across the street and personally handed us off to their manager. The food. Awesome. The service. Attentive. Our one gripe? We were seated in the smoking section when two tables decided to smoke anyway. What is wrong with Turkish people? So, the manager opened a window and to make up for our inconvenience - FREE DESSERTS (plural). Without asking! Now that is service. Because when your customers are a-holes, you treat the nice ones even better. 4 stars overall. 1 extra star for knowing how to placate their non-smoking guests when the other customers decide to be A-holes. Thank you for saving our night.

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.

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!

Great place with delicious food and wonderful views! The entrance is a little difficult to find but…read moreafter entering what may appear to be a small office building door on the Main Street and climbing to the second floor, one is greeted with a spectacular view of the ocean and skyline. The food and service were great. We had octopus and a few jumbo shrimp as appetizers. We then had grilled sea bass as a main. The waiters were very helpful in giving suggestions and recommendations. They even gave us a few small dishes and desert to try on the house. The seafood was fresh and flavors great. Would really recommended to others and will definitely be coming again.

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

We went here on a whim at the recommendation of a friend and I'm glad we did! It's a cute little…read morespot that's a little dark on the inside but with great vibes. We opted to split two wine flights that were red and white wines. The staff did a great job of explaining each wine and gave us a book in English to read about Turkish wines. They took credit card and two wine flights was only a little over $13 USD!

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!

Amaaaaazing domatesli kebap. Out of this world. If you come to Istanbul, do not leave without…read moretrying their domatesli kebap. Their apple tea is a good drink to get your appetite started while the kebaps are grilled and they serve it in a French coffee press. We stayed in Istanbul for 4 days and tried their kebaps on our first day for dinner. We had other domatesli kebaps at other restaurants but it didn't come nearly as close to theirs. You'll have it once and never want to eat kebaps anywhere else. Highly recommended.