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.

Thank you, Yelp, for steering two jet-lagged tourists to House of Medusa for dinner after a long…read moreday of travel. Our hotel was near the Basilica Cistern, so this restaurant was close as well, and easy to find. Yelpers had raved about the Stewed Chicken with Almonds and Cream and they were NOT incorrect -- it is DELICIOUS! Finally had to stop eating because I was full -- but that sauce makes you want to just keep eating and eating! We also got the Meatballs Stuffed with Bulgur, and a Shepherd's Salad dressed with pomegranite juice. Service was friendly, and the ambience cozy. Hope you'll give it a try when visiting Istanbul!

Outdoor patio with soft bossa nova playing in the background. Spotty wifi, which would kill it for…read moreme if i were doing some heavy duty tourist research. I ordered a beer (of course), and an open faced sandwich which came with fries. I was pleasantly surprised with that addition. Eat quickly before the cold air cools your food down. I was full, but left feeling that the meal was overpriced. Of course it's so close to all the attractions, but so was the cafe I went to down the street last night and I felt like I got some legit Turkish food there for a great deal. The service here doesn't compel me to come back either...if you do find yourself at Medusa, it's not so bad. But it's not great either.

This is probably my favorite Wine Bar in Istanbul. Seems like a cult place with history, great…read moreambient and fantastic variety of wine for connoisseurs. The waiter gave us excelle guidance and was especially helpful for pairing the choice of wine with a great steak. Obviously the wine is the main event, but the food was top notch! I lived many years in Madrid and it reminded me to our great wine places back home, all positive feedbacks from my recommendation to friends who were visiting the European side of the town. Definitely worth a visit.

From the owner: Our business is highly specialized in wine. We are tremendously passionate about wine and offer a…read moregreat variety of selection. Currently our selection includes more than 150 different wines from all over the world. However, we focus on local grapes and winemakers from Turkey. A perfect place for a local wine experience.

Another fantastic find on a small side street located near the Galata tower. We found this place…read morefirst during the day by accident. You climb down a few steeps stairs and then enter into a open cave like space that they have down a very good job of modernising into a wine and cheese cellar focused on highlighting local products. There is a wide selection of Turkish wines to choose from, so many that it can be quite overwhelming. We returned one evening and for 30 TL per person we enjoyed a wine tasting of three wines, with individual plates of cold Hor'deurves. Or, we could also have chosen one wine, with a food item of our choice. But, we couldn't turn down the good deal. We were lucky as the place was packed and were able to get three seats by the bar area. There are several tables, but you need to make reservations in advance to sit there. I wish there was a place like this back home that I could enjoy with friends on a Friday evening. You could tell this was a place locals liked to hang out and spend time. Who wouldn't!

Its a great place for the evening to taste some wine ( especially the turkish products are…read moresuprisingly good! ) but sometimes you need a reservation, but you will probably find place on the bar. The prices are fair. Normally in the restaurants if you order just one glass of wine they dont have many options and they charge you pretty much for a tiny glass of wine ( they usally fill the glass just a little ! I HATE THAT! ) BUT this Wine House, as they sell their own products, offer you about 15 different wines that you can order just as a glass . And the prices change between 9 Turkish Lira to 25 Turkish Lira. So that means you do not have to open a bottle and stick to one type of wine- Get their special menu for Glass Wines and pick what you want, try some several different options-! That was what I exactly did- of course I prefered the cheaper ones and they honestly tasted all good ! So this place is PERFECT for a cheap but definitely quality WINE TASTING!

I decided to come to that wine house because of the positive comments and suggestions on Yelp I…read moreread. Firstly, the service was absolutely kind, polite and pretty satisfying that surprised me and my friend very much! Secondly, you can find many different Turkish wine brands from around the country. so it is a lovely and peaceful place to taste Turkish wine. I should also say that prices are not too high. I believe you'd enjoy the authentic and romantic decoration, kind service and the menu of various kinds of wine.

Be aware that the wine you'll taste only comes from Turkey. The overall mediterrenean vibe, Greek…read moremusic in the background, warm homely decor, expert service and overall datedness of the place make it perfect for an oldfashioned romantic date or a nostalgic gathering of friends. We settled on a bottle of house Hazzo Pulo red wine, quite enjoyable to my taste and a good starter to a lively conversation which is the place famous for. Noisy and cheery as it is the place is suitable for a Friday meetup, however they should come up with a more attractive wine and food selection to impress hardies like me.

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!

Spreads were great, but the meats were a little dry. Ambiance is very nice and cozy. We were able…read moreget seated immediately Saturday late evening.

Very historic ambience. lot of options to choose from for vegetarians from hummus to babaganush,…read morealso good for vegans. All dishes (except Amphora vegetables) were quite oily. Nothing was spicy or even had a tingle of spice. Service was good. Friendly server greeting everyone. Also a friendly cat roaming around in the restaurant.

We came here mainly to have a taste of Turkish wine, and were delighted to have a lovely meal as…read morewell.