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Çiya Kebap 2

4.2 (30 reviews)
ModerateKebab, Turkish
Closed 10:00 am - 10:00 pm

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Moderate noise
Good for kids
Good for groups
Outdoor seating

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Pistachio Kebabs
Ernie H.

5 stars*. I came here because of Travel Beans very enthusiastic You Tube reviews of Moda and this restaurant in particular. The Ciya Donner and the Pistachio Kebap we had was probably the finest I had in Istanbul. You can taste the quality of the meal in the first bite. Its also located in the heart of Modas cafe/restaurant lane. The outdoor seating allows you to feel the pulse of this District which ironically is the most European we've been too but it's in the Asian side. *If you are in Moda or planning to visit Moda definitively come here. Is it worth crossing the ferry from the European side to Asia just for this? IDK.

Spicy Lamb
Ameer Z.

very good service and food. good seating and ambiance. i ordered the spicy lamb kabob and it was good with the bread and onions

Pistachio kebab
Chrys S.

My eagerly anticipated pistachio kebap did not disappoint. It was full of yummy goodness, tender meat, and flavor. This is a worthwhile stop on the Asian side of Istanbul which I think gets overlooked a lot. It's located on a street lined with many restaurants including three restaurants by Ciya. Actually, we had eaten at Ciya Sofrasi the day before but came back here specifically to partake in the offerings at Ciya Kebap. We sat at one of the tables outside. It was a little windy but we managed to eat our food without too much difficulty. The service was decent and it was a tad busy as the dinner crowd was starting to fill in. If you're in Istanbul, I highly recommend taking the ferry to visit the Asia side. The touristy little area a few blocks from the ferry dock has nice shops, lovely restaurants, and lots of fresh produce and fish in the farmer's market area.

Brianna B.

Wow what a place! My friends and I really enjoyed eating here. They have one menu that has the things they serve every day, and then they have a separate menu that are basically the daily specials. If you ever have any questions, you can go up to chefs and they can explain to you what's in the dish you're interested in. We ordered a lot of food here and it was all delicious! I really don't think you could go wrong eating here!

Lien P.

The best kebap restaurant that i've tried. The selection is big and the quality of the ingredients outstanding. I came here after the big feast at Ciya Sofrasi and since i could not eat anymore i ordered to go and we had a great lunch the next day waiting for the airplane back to the US.

Ciya Kebap - minced meat with pistachios wrapped lavas  served with Turkish yoghurt.
Alkim K.

Bustling restaurant & terrace, known for kebabs & Turkish pizzas from an open kitchen & brick oven. The kebap is well made however, I cant say the same thing for the service. We sat upstairs on a hot summer evening assuming that the A/C was actually working. It was extremely hot and when we opened the window right by our table, the server tried to 'scold' us saying that the A/C was on. There was only one other occupied table at the moment, on our floor, yet it was one of the excuses the server used on us.

fistikli kebab (Succulent lamb meat encrusted with pistachio)

I entered the building and asked the waiter standing near the front door if I could get a kebab. He asked to to please have a seat. I'd figured that I could simply get a kebab to go, but I decided to have a seat. The man brought me a menu and gave me some time to look over it. There was an incredible variety of kebab available. I suppose my experiences in Austria had convinced me that kebab is a very simple and cheap food--not the sort of thing you'd find in a restaurant. Here at Ciya I was finally being corrected. As I looked through the extensive kebab menu, the fistikli kebab immediately called out to me. The kebab were all around 22-28 tl, which I hadn't been expecting. Regardless of this, my faith in Ciya was complete after my last meal. I asked my waiter what he would recommend in terms of kebab and the first thing he suggested was the kebab with pistachio; I would take it. I ordered the kebab but the waiter, after sizing me up, asked if I might also like to try a salad. I asked him if he thought I would need it. "It might be a good idea," he confirmed. I asked him what I should take and he suggested the mixed meze plate ("meze" being roughly equivalent to hors d'ouevres). I decided to take this suggestion... My previously incorrect assumptions about the humbleness of kebab were blown out of the water with this kebab. The dish was beautifully presented. Thin folds of fresh lavaş (a very thin wrap-like bread) served as a pillow for a long pillar of pistachio-crusted lamb meat that had been cooked on a skewer. The aromas of the meat were heavenly. To go with this there was a light salad of onion and parsley that had been dusted with sumac, as well as grilled tomato and pepper, and a wonderfully-spiced rice. Read my full review on my food blog: http://reestablishingthefoodconnection.blogspot.co.at/2013/04/ciya-round-two-fistikli-kebab-epiphany.html

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A must visit while in Istanbul. The kebab was incredible with amazing service and they were able to help us English speakers as well.

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The Ciya Donner and the Pistachio Kebap we had was probably the finest I had in Istanbul.

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Old Ottoman Cafe & Restaurant - Traditional dessert

Old Ottoman Cafe & Restaurant

4.8(307 reviews)
4.8 kmAlemdar, Alemdar Mh.
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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!

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Old Ottoman Cafe & Restaurant - Wall outside the restaurant.

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Wall outside the restaurant.

Çiya Sofrası

Çiya Sofrası

4.2(194 reviews)
0.0 kmCaferağa Mh., Caferağa, Kadıköy, Üsküdar
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Visited Çiya Sofrası as it is a restaurant featured on the World's 50 Best discovery list and as…read morethe chef was featured on Netflix's Chef's Table. Menu is based on recipes collected from all across Turkey an the menu might vary daily depending on what they have available. The restaurant itself also features 3 locations all adjacent to or across from each other. Party of 7 seated upstairs. There honestly is so much space and seating between all three locations. No reservation as we just walked in. Honestly didn't look at the menu as we had friends who were local and asked if they could just order. What I would recommend though is just get whatever sounds interesting as everything we tried was delicious. The big airy bread and the beets were a must as well as the stuffed intestines. The kebab we ordered was also so good that we got a second one. It's also very large and shareable. In fact, everything should be shared. A lot of desserts to choose from and my favorite was the bitter orange.

Great place to try authentic Turkish cuisine. They have a huge variety of dishes, and thanks to the…read morecafeteria-style presentation, we were able to point to different dishes and try all kinds of things that we normally wouldn't have tried since we didn't know what they were or what they looked like. We also bumped into a local woman outside who told us what her favorite items at the restaurant were. My favorite dish was definitely the meat topped with the pomegranate seeds and the oblong falafel-looking thing shown in the first picture. I wasn't a fan of the intestines. I also wasn't a fan of the Turkish pizza with lamb, though I felt the lamb all throughout my time in Istanbul was a bit too gamey for my taste. Overall, I think this is an excellent place to get a taste of what Turkish cuisine has to offer--we came here towards the end of our trip but I think coming here at the beginning would have been a better choice, so that we could know what kinds of dishes to seek out during the rest of our time at Turkey!

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Roof Mezze 360 - Mezze plate and meat platter

Roof Mezze 360

4.9(59 reviews)
4.8 kmHobyar, Hoca Paşa Mh.

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.

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Roof Mezze 360 - Complimentary tea to end the meal

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Çiya Kebap 2 - kebab - Updated May 2026

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