One of our favorite meals in Istanbul. The meat was so juicy and flavorful in both the spicy adana…read moreand the chicken. And mixed perfectly with the onions, tomatoes, and cilantro. A wrap is not too large; most of us ordered seconds. Prices were als9 fantastic. Limited indoor and outdoor seating, but we were able to be seated easily Wednesday evening.

Mega hyped because of the Anthony Bourdain connection. I've been in Istanbul for over a month, and…read moreevery time I have visited the place has been completely packed with tourists. Many of the reviews mention the good service, but my experience has been a little different. The main guy who greets and helps everyone when they arrive seems completely over the whole thing. I can understand why, though. They still have an enormous amount of tourist business because of the Bourdain connection, and people seem to come here almost as a pilgrimage. I'm staying nearby and have visited several times because of all the hype, and the experience has been pretty much the same every time. The person in charge does not seem particularly concerned about whether you wait to order or not. If it is the afternoon, he will sometimes toss you a menu, walk away, and mumble something about waiting for a table. One time, I arrived about 15 minutes before closing and noticed that there was a table available. I was told they were closing soon and that the last orders, with about 10 kebabs already cooking on the grill, were for someone else. That was basically it. No option was offered to take anything to go either. There is certainly nothing wrong with closing when you are ready to close, but after becoming accustomed to the incredibly friendly and welcoming service at so many local kebab restaurants in Istanbul, the lack of enthusiasm here was surprising. In a strange way, it is almost refreshing. They seem to have so much business that they really could not care less whether you eat there or not. The food itself is very good, but honestly, it isn't significantly better than some of the other places nearby. There are several restaurants in the area serving fantastic Adana kebab, with more seating and much warmer service. Overall, glad I tried it because of the Bourdain connection, but for me, the hype is much bigger than the experience.

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!

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.

Amazingly delicious. No scamming on the prices. They are clearly marked…read more Only thing is they will charge a cover charge for dine in, as most places in Europe. But the food is good. The different kinds of appys were fresh and authentic. Humus was excellent. Service quick and efficient. Servers Took the time to explain the menu. Place very rustic and filled with history. They have a loyal following. Locals eat there too. Prices may be little higher than some Places, but presentation can't be beat. Cheers! Happy eating!

Delicious and authentic food at this small restaurant. The service is amazing as well, great…read morepeople. Reasonable prices. Highly recommend!

After two weeks in Turkiye I was ready for something other than Turkish food. This place met that…read morecriteria and then some! We ordered: noodles with chicken 8/10 Picked the "teriyaki sauce". It ended up being a great version of chicken chow mein. Great portion size. Shareable or a good sized meal dynamite shrimp 10/10 Came with spicy mayo. It was actually a bit spicy and definitely delicious. Came with a nice amount of large shrimp vegetable gyoza 2/10 Looked great but was undercooked. Maybe if it was actually fried or cooked properly it would be good chili garlic edamame 9/10 Good amount of spice. Service was great. Guy at the counter was nice and helpful explaining menu and providing recommendations. Ambiance was as expected. Nothing fancy. Was nice they had AC going.

The noodles were so good! It's a good portion for the price. Came out super quick. We did take out…read more Good late night snack after drinking.

My favorite Kizilkayalar stand in Istanbul for chicken doner. This location is a cut above the…read morerest. Juicy chicken thinly shaved, tossed in a bold, garlicky yogurt marinade with lemon juice and loads of warm spice wrapped in a delicious handmade pita bread. I have this everyday when in Istanbul. The best sandwich i've ever had. I only wish I can find this in the states...

This place has the legit wet hand burger that reminds me of delicious White Castle back in the…read morestates. I'd recommend adding cheese to it even though it's still delicious without it. Service is not too bad even though it's an order then seat your self type of thing. The place is tiny so if you're in a large group don't bother to eat in.

So, of course, we got the kabob platter as seen in my picture. Guys, I'm not a big meat person, but…read moreall of that food was so good. The chicken wings are so meaty and good. That was probably my favorite. It's a great mix of meat and veggies with a fiery aesthetic. The service was wonderful. It was just really hot. We visited in September, and like most places in Turkey, there's only fans and no AC which didn't help because the platter came with literal fire so it was blowing hot air. We happened to pass by this place, and we were pleasantly surprised. Definitely stop by if you're in the area.

We noticed the charcoal fueled grill in the window and decided to try this kebab house. The mixed…read morekebab platter was amazingly delicious. Six types of kebabs (chicken, lamb and beef) plus roasted vegetable on lavash bread on a flaming platter sized to fit the number of people you order for. The patlican kebab (eggplant kebab) and lamb ribs were particularly tasty. Our party was a mix of Turks and Americans and the Turks were very impressed with the food, really excellent cooking of classic dishes. This kebab house is located a short walk from Topkapi Palace and Hagia Sophia.

Excellent food! Incredible view! Good service. It's right next to bosphorus so there is nothing…read morebetween you and one of the best scenes of istanbul. It's a real elegant place. No hairy rich contractor bellies, dipped in raki (Rakıya bandırılmış kıllı müteahhit göbeği) . Places by the bosphorus are filled with them, not here. So it's the ideal place for a romantic evening They have awesome fresh tapas. But usually turkish dishes, and tapas' derived from mezes.

This is fabulous!! The view is spectacular and the food and service delightful! I highly recommend.read more

THE best spicy mango margarita I've had in my life. It's been 2 months since my trip to Istanbul,…read moreand I'm still dreaming about it. It's so good that's it's dangerous. We stumbled across this place on Yelp through the wonderful reviews, and boy were they spot on. The food was highly flavorful and delicious. Highly recommend making a reservation, especially on busy nights!

I had dinner at Los Altos after someone recommended the restaurant to my girlfriend. The restaurant…read moreis located at the rooftop of a building that is only a short walk away from Galatasaray Lisesi, right in the middle of Istiklal street. The restaurant has a very decent view, but to get a table near the window, you need to reserve. Especially on weekends. Also we went there in early autumn and it was a bit chilly so make sure to bring an extra layer. We tried the mango chilly margarita and it was very good. It accompanied the tacos and enchilada well. For dinner we had the fish taco, the chicken taco with pico de gallo and red enchilada. I assume they make their own tortillas as they were very authentic and almost the same as the ones in Mexico. However the fish, somehow, had a very local, very Turkish taste. I don't know how but it gave the taco a Turk-Mex twist. It was very good, we just didn't get the authentic Mexican taste from the Taco despite the good job they made with the tortilla. The enchilada too was wrapped in a great tasting tortilla. While the meet was a bit dry it was all in all a good enchilada. The service was good, attentive, kind and quick. My problem with other Mexican places in Istanbul was the poor quality of service. Los Altos does not have that problem. I think this could be a good spot for a date, or if you wanna go for something different with friends.

I Love this place .. I had a really good time there and they have a good employee especially the…read moreone makes hookah