There weren't many reviews of this place when I went, but I was craving some Lebanese food so I…read moretook a chance and I was not disappointed! It was located in a nice area of Istanbul that was less crowded compared to where we were staying (which was by the blue mosque). First off, I was impressed with the huge selection in the menu! There's a general menu, a vegetarian menu and a vegan menu . I got the fattoush salad and shish barak and my husband got the chicken wrap with special sauce. We both really enjoyed our meals and one of the better meals we've had while at Istanbul!

Had early dinner meal,had mixed grill and wraps,the chicken is really good ,lamb not…read morerecommended,the kefta is so,so and tiny.the garlic sauce is not good-just a hint of garlic. Hummus is okay,tabbouleh is good. Yogurt mint drink is good. Lemonade mint-will not order again. Area is clean,staffs were fast that one waiter asked at the end if we were done eating and grabbed our plates at the same time while my husband is finishing the hummus and meat. We were surprised and just laughed it off. I will only comeback for grilled chicken and yoghurt drink.

Sunset Restaurant is one of the most spectacular Restaurants in Istanbul by far! Chosen by many…read moreglobetrotters and famous international people as THE Restaurant to visit. To begin with, the view is grand especially on a summer night, reaching from one bridge to the other, stretching out over a hill overlooking the Bosphorus. It is a fancy restaurant and therefore also pricy, but if you want to spoil yourself: this is the place to do it! When you have dinner here, you will feel VIP, because the staff is very friendly and attentive which makes you feel very happy. Its bar is very good as well with many famous local DJ's playing music. It is especially very romantic during full-moon, with the moonlight shining down. The food is amazing, including its normal Menu and the Sushi Menu as well. Some of the world's greatest Sushi Chefs have been hosted at the Restaurant to display their expertise. The menu also displays a large array of world class wines! Most of the staff also speaks English and is very very attentive, which means that you never wait too long for your food to arrive or for someone to be around when you want something... This is a VERY big bonus, as in such large Restaurants usually sometimes you may drown in the mass if the waiters are not a) a lot and b) pay attention. Bingo! There is a reason the Restaurant has hosted many celebrities from Jennifer Lopez to Paris Hilton and many many more...

Everything was great, we ended up here by accident and let me tell you it was the best mistake…read moreever. It's the best meal I've had since I left America. I'm trying to figure out what all these bad reviews are coming from . We had great service, food and atmosphere was spectacular

We sat upstairs and had a perfect people-watching view of the park and the downstairs area. I…read moreforgot to take photos of our food, but they were good, too. I had the mushroom casserole, my friend had the chicken casserole, and we shared appetizer of yogurt, bread, and the sarma. Delicious and great service

Excellent food- they have an extensive list of apps, the octopus I had was delicious and an…read moreoriginal recipe. The beef Wellington was perfectly executed. They also have fabulous cocktails. The service was good and the sommelier was helpful. It is an upscale experience and price is commensurate.

Amazing food by Chef Ismet! Service was impeccable as in his…read moreother restaurant "The Steeve" and we could not have been happier with our choice to celebrate our special event. The restaurant is perched on the second floor providing wonderful water views. Coming to Istanbul for a few days and finding this level of gourmet food and service has given us new incentives to come back. Thank you for such great hospitality!

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!

Visited Istanbul last month for a brief business visit and knowing Chef Ismet's reputation, we…read moredecided to book at both his restaurants. We could not be more satisfied in the food and service. Would recommend to everyone. The restaurant is inside a very modern shopping center that really creates a beautiful and welcoming atmosphere! The food totally worths the visit if you happen to be in Istanbul.

Amazing restaurant with an amazing chef. I went with a…read moregroup of 5 people. We had a dietary restriction and chef Ismet was very accommodating. The food was delicious and the atmosphere was great. Thank you Ismet for a wonderful experience. I will always remember this night!

Definitely a place i would recommend. View is amazing, food and drinks also…read more Later in the evening there is live band performing mostly older Turkish and International songs. Group and singer also quite nice to listen and fun could inspire people to dance even. Will go again for sure..

The food was good. The other patrons are fun and pretty. I think our experience would have been…read morebetter if we had stayed for the live music portion of the meal. The final bill was expensive, but nothing too crazy.