We arrived from the airport around 1am. Checked in to our hotel. After 20 hours and three flights…read morewe were starving. When we asked hotel front desk they highly recommended this restaurant. Although it was pretty late we were greeted and seated right away. The hot tea was served in few seconds. After 15 minutes we got table full of the most delicious kebabs and grilled vegetables. The service was outstanding and friendly. Totally loved it.

Our first meal in Turkey. Great Late night find! Staff was very friendly and accommodating. Had…read morethe mixed kebab for 2, hummus, salad, and Baklava. Excellente!

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!

If you want street food, look no further! We didn't get to check in until late, held up the joys of…read morethe traffic from the airport. We needed food so wandered a few minutes away from our hotel and happened upon this simple place. The tables are literally in the street, covered with richly patterned fabric and with tiny stools to perch on. So far, so good. I chose the chicken shish, served with rice and salad. The other half chose a doner sandwich- much to our amusement this came with chips actually in the sandwich. An efficient way to eat! My chicken was the highlight, tasty and smoky from the hot coals and simply delicious. My lesson after a couple of days in Istanbul is to avoid the bright lights and the tourist patter and go and find yourself some authentic street food. Go and sit in the street!

It's a 7/10 place and definitely not go out of your way or go the next day again kinda place. It's…read morecute, seemingly family run, tight space but efficient with outdoor seating also. Adana kababs were decent, Urfa didn't have much flavor for me. I just had the most wonderful Adana kababs in Adiyaman and was expecting Istanbul to top or atleast match that but it didn't. Atleast not this spot. And it's $450/kabab. People seem to like this place as 5 star but honestly I wouldn't give it more than 3.5. You decide for yourself.

Finally a shish kabob with a nice char. Enjoyed the complimentary vegetable dip and bread. I…read morewould skip the falafel because it needs a dipping sauce and ate dry. Sadly I did not order the durrum wraps or lamb kebabs which looked amazing. Only four outdoor tables on an incline street, but indoor tables if you don't mind the indoor grill. Service was prudent but could be more gracious.

A great Turkish breakfast! We ordered the breakfast for 1 and a lentil soup. It was more than…read moreenough for 2 people. The prices have gone up since menu photos were last posted so keep that in mind. It was about $40 USD, but the quality was amazing. Tons of sweet kittens outside!! We went early, soon after they opened and the service was great and it was peaceful inside. Definitely recommend!!

Followed Yelp ratings. Not impressed. Very average overpriced breakfast with bad serviceread more

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.

A true savannah in the middle of heat, humidity, and all the nonstop walk and exploration of the…read moreold city part of Istanbul. Delicious appetizers- cold or hot. A bit pricey but the quality makes it worthwhile for sure.

Had a late dinner here with my wife per the recommendation of a friend of mine from Istanbul (we're…read morefrom the U.S. and were passing through on the way to South Africa). The meal was absolutely wonderful and I would highly recommend this place for authentic Turkish food. The service was top notch (the waiters / waitresses couldn't have been nicer), the multi-course meal was excellent and the ambiance was terrific. Great wine menu as well. Overall a great experience.

You can smell the authentic flavor when enter . It tastes really good. And prices are reasonable.read more

There are so many Turkish cafés and restaurants in the area, so why did we keep coming back here?…read moreDuring this trip, I was traveling with a big family, which meant we weren't necessarily searching for the absolute best or most trendy food - we just wanted something reliable, familiar, friendly, and affordable. Ortaklar Kebap delivered exactly that. The restaurant gets quite busy during lunch and dinner hours, but they have three floors of dining space, so seating usually moves along fairly well, even with larger groups. As for the food, several dishes stood out: Grilled Sea Bass (Levrek) - 4/5. My pescatarian in-law absolutely loved this dish. The fish had beautifully blistered skin with a noticeable charcoal-grilled flavor that wasn't overpowering. Inside, the sea bass was flaky, moist, and flavorful. Falafel - 3.5/5. The falafels themselves were decent, but what really made the dish enjoyable was the generous assortment of sides that accompanied them. Ortaklar Special Kebab - 4/5. This was probably the family's favorite. The kebab had a wonderful wood-fired aroma, with nicely charred meat on the outside while staying juicy and succulent inside. Overall, this is a solid Turkish restaurant for families seeking tasty, satisfying food in a casual, welcoming setting. It may not be the fanciest spot around, but it's dependable, affordable, and somewhere we found ourselves happily returning to throughout the trip.