This was my first night in Istanbul and I eased tired from traveling from cappadocia earlier in the…read moreday. This restaurant was close to my hotel and had great reviews on Yelp. When I arrived there was only one other customer inside. The restaurant decor was cute and I very comfortable. The staff were friendly and welcoming. This spot was a bit pricey just like most of the restaurants in this touristy area. I had certain Turkish entrees i wanted to try during my vacation. I ordered the Iskender kebab which is beef and pita bread covered with tomato sauce with yogurt on the side. I ordered a side salad to go with it. The dish was very delicious as you can tell in one of my pics. I chatted with some of the staff about life in Istanbul. I was offered some complimentary pomegranate tea before I left and it hit the spot. This is definitely a place to check out when you're in the area.

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!

Food was amazing... wonderful service... constant attention…read moreBaris, our server was delightful and very helpful

We saw the reviews and pictures online and decided to give it a try. We are so glad that we did try…read morethis place. From the location, ambience, food, taste, and service... everything is superb. Mr. Baris was our waitress and he took his time serving us as well as making a foodie show! Everything we tried is great. But of course we love the Turkish pot kebab. We recommend everyone to try this dish. The garden is so lovely too and such a quiet escape in a busy city. Thank you all for such a nice time. Baris, we wish you the best!

I LOVE this spot. The views, the food, the service, the music .. I love it!…read more This is where I was first introduced to adjika, a tasty pepper sauce that is served with their table bread, which is also delicious. I had to grab some at a local market. I highly recommend the chicken kabobs, juicy and well seasoned. Also enjoyed the margaritas, stiff and not overly sweet. Staff is pleasant and attentive. The views are unmatched in the evening. Make your reservation in advance to secure your sunset table. The inside is nice and classy but I simply adore the open air views from the roof. The birds really set off the skyline and you can see several of the mosques around. Not SUPER expensive but it is in the higher end price wise compared to their surrounding competition -- 100% worth it in my book. I will definitely go again on my next visit. Glad I could introduce it to a friend this go round. The only thing I disliked about this place is the "dining dome" as I called it. A portion of the roof now offers seating in a large plastic dome. The dome is scratched up and obstructs the view of the city but does protect diners from the wind. I was not a fan of this dome. I'm sure it's something someone saw on the internet and implemented .. I hope they get rid of it, it's super unnecessary. Otherwise -- LOVE!

Beautiful views, nice restaurant, huge menu. Had some really good mezze and shared the turkish…read moreravioli that we hadn't seen elsewhere and were like dim sum. The views, food, and service make for an unforgettable experience.

Excellent service, clean tables, and delicious food. Also the lovely face of salt bar watching over…read moreyou as you eat. What could be better? My burger and fries were exceptional and the baklava was also incredible. It was buttery with the honey drizzle and even had a layer of ice cream In it. Of course the prices were quite a bit because it's salt bae and it's in an airport but you pay for the experience. I also got the cake shake which was okay.

The food was phenomenal! The service was spectacular. We felt like the highest priority even though…read moreit was a fully packed restaurant. The lamb chops were cooked perfectly and sliced and salted by the boss himself! Don't pass on the french fries. The baklava was next level and prepared in front of us with ice cream! I hope we get to come back one day.

Some of the best food I had in Istanbul. I was with a friend of one of the waiters and they…read morebrought us a plate of different kebabs and other meats, so I'm not sure of the names of what we were eating, but everything was delicious. The only thing I would say to skip is the chicken wings. They are good, but better to save room for the other delights that you don't find back home in the US. Go take a look at the barbecue they use and you'll understand why everything tastes so great, but keep the kids away as it is hot and there is nothing to prevent them (or you) from touching it and getting burnt.

If you are looking for some authentic food, This place is worth to try. I was here last December…read moreand food was extraordinary delicious. I wouldn't miss this place if I am in Istanbul again.

Apparently it's the go to joint for kunefe and tantuni. Located next to the train station. Solid…read moremeal. Would go back but I'm more of a fan of baklava so maybe wouldn't go back often.

Burger and fries were incredible. Truly worth visiting. Located inside grand Bazaar. Used google…read moremaps to get here. Definitely worth the trip

Best burger in Istanbul. Their Virginia burger is best. We always eat here whenever visit Istanbul…read more Service is good and location is in Egyptian market area.

Located on the 17th floor of the Hyatt Regency (hotel opened in January). A group of us wandered…read moreup here at about 7pm to check-out the view. Its gorgeous! My pic does NOT do it justice. Sweeping views of the Marmara Sea & Istanbul. Fantastic breezes, contemporary furniture of couches & a DJ spinning cool tunes; we all were swept away by the feel of this place. Hostess sat our group at a great spot overlooking Sea. They serve Ceviche, Tapas, Small Plates & a few desserts; plus, handcrafted cocktails. We had planned on just stopping by for a drink, but ended up watching the sun set and spending the rest of the evening here (we left around midnight, but they were open until 2am). Cocktails: I started with the Red Lips. This was a delicious treat of vodka, Prosecco, pomegranate? with a whipped egg white froth on top. Yum. (had a few of these) Food: all the items were good, but there wasn't anything I had that is a Must Have. The Yellow Fin & the Empanadas were the standouts for me. Yellow Fin Tail Ceviche Empanadas Grilled Rib Steak w/chimichurri & lime dressing Octopus Lamb Cons? Pricey. Cocktails (around $15) & Tapas were LA prices. Smoking. People smoke everywhere. Service was a bit slow, at times. Husband had ordered his martinis with olives, but they kept bringing them with lemons (he didn't mention it to staff). Closed Sunday nights. This was a great spot to end our visit to Istanbul.

Hello I haven't tried this place yet but I want too and also I was wondering about the prices and…read moreif people out side of the hotel are able to come or not

I can't even express how happy we were to find this place. It was recommended by our friends at…read moreOlea Pizzeria. Then we all ended up coming here together on my last day -- after trying it out with my lady. The filipino sushi chef was everything here. He was so kind, and helpful to my lady who he accommodated with vegan dishes. The toro here is better than many American sushi places I've been to! It is high quality. For the price -- we wanted to buy everything. Lol. Most of all, this place is authentic Japanese food! It is is co-Owned by Japanese as well as Turkish. The chefs in the kitchen are Japanese. No wonder why my Chicken Katsudon was on point. Brought back memories of Japan for me. I truly miss this place already. It's by far the bear in Istanbul as far as authenticity. Can't wait to come back.

Nice place in a nice area. It always delights me when restaurants put their menu outside so that…read morepasser byers can decide if they want to enter based on a type of food and prices - and this place is one of them. The food was yummy, the fish was fresh and nicely made and the miso soup tasted great. The prices are decent. The waiters were attentive and welcoming.

Service was amazing from the moment we walked in until we left. We had appetizers and meals and…read moreeveryone was very happy with their meals!!

So first, a quick word about Cicek Pasaji in general. It's a magical place where really you can get…read moregood food from anywhere, and the prices are relatively the same from one place to another. For us, though, we had an amazing experience at Mahzen. It started with talking to one of the friendly servers there named Sermet, who invited us to eat but did so in a way that wasn't pushy or imposing on us. Maybe for this fact alone, we obliged him. He instantly gave us some recommendations of what types of fish and other dishes to order, and all his recommendations were spot on. We have a few cold mezeler to start, with the garlic yogurt being our favorite. Then we had some fried Bonito because, according to Sermet, September is the month for bonito. We rounded the meal off with Karides Guvec (a spicy shrimp and cheese casserole) and Kokorec (grilled sheep intestines.. for adventurous eaters only) and left with happy bellies. Our experience here at Mahzen was a hands down no brainer both because of the food and Sermet, and we'd hope others are able to enjoy similar experiences like we did.