Wow.. definitely a restaurant with amazing view. Unfortunately, we were not offered a table with…read moreview. 4 of us where there about 1:30pm. Waiter told us to sit further inside and let us know when table with view becomes available. Well, there were at least 4 tables open up and the waiter still did not offer us and told us that they were reserved. He could have told us earlier, and also people are coming later than us were offered one of the table with view. We quickly finished our drinks and left. Not sure because we are foreigners or because we are different races. Not recommended.

Wonderful roof top, perfect for a tea after or before visiting Süleymaniye Mosque! The view is…read moreamazing, both on the mosque and on the city. Try to wander about on the roof to have different views of the city. At sunset, it is particularly beautiful. They have wifi (it works far better inside, i could not catch the "Teras" one) and the tea and coffee are ok. The staff is not particularly kind and very much in a hurry but in the end quite nice. And weirdly enough, it is not as touristy as you could fear. I highly recommend for a cheap, beautiful view on the city and a wonderful break between two visits!

Apparently it's the go to joint for kunefe and tantuni. Located next to the train station. Solid…read moremeal. Would go back but I'm more of a fan of baklava so maybe wouldn't go back often.

I think this is a convenient cafe that you can hang out with. What do I mean?…read more I mean is if you are in Anatolia Side of Istanbul, if you are in need of catching a breath while you are waiting for Marmaray ( It is a Tube Underground System under Bosphorus) It is next to Natilus Mall which is another convenient for shopping and parking. Dudes and Dudets :) I like this cafe a lot. I dont get why they have negative feedbacks. If you are expecting a restaurant quality of course you will be disappointed. Relax bros:)! Just go there get a snack and turkish tea and enjoy yourself until you catch your Marmaray:)

If the line to go up the Galata Tower is long or you missed their cutoff for tickets (10pm I think)…read morethen the Firuzende Galata Restaurant is a good substitute for the view. And a good place to have a drink and relax on the outdoor rooftop patio. We didn't try the food as there are so many good restaurants down at street level that have to excel with the food rather than the view.

The views and ambiance can't get any better! Friendly staff and good drinks (not amazing…read morethough...Aperol spritz was pale orange and didn't have a traditional taste). The food was just okay as well: we've tried hummus and salmon tartar. They do have inside and outside areas: outside has breathtaking views of Galata as you are literally 10 meters away from it but, of course, it can get a bit windy. We were fortunate enough to witness a proposal, and the staff did such a wonderful job with setting everything up. It was so special, even for the random witnesses, like us :) Overall, it's a great place to stop by and enjoy the views with a glass of wine!

Really fresh ingredients, great service and local feel atmosphere. We had the salad kofta, and…read moregrilled kofta with French fries. Do not skip the Turkish coffee, coupled with kenafe.....yummy! Highly recommended!

With all the high reviews I had to try this joint. We dined in and ordered the baklava and Kunefe…read more I've had a good number of baklavas before but never kunefe. It's hard to list cons for warm desserts unless it's like eating sugar. The desserts were amazing. They do offer different types of baklava being pistachio or walnuts so may sure you pay attention to what you are ordering. As for the kunefe, this is definitely something different. I ordered it because everyone was ordering it. It was heavy, definitely over 1000 calories but totally worth it.

Came here for the view, stayed for dessert. There are some negative reviews here I don't understand…read moreabout the service; it's clearly indicated as a self-service setup where you order at the counter and they bring your selections to you. Some of the best cheesecake I've had anywhere. It and the other desserts we tried were not too sweet; perfect for a hot summer day. I'd come back for sure.

It was busy but we got a table around 9 pm on a Sunday during low tourist season. Take the stairs…read moreand get ahead of the people waiting for the slow, tiny elevator. It's only a few floors, and even after the elevator, you'd have to walk up a couple floors. You seat yourself. Almost any table has a view. The Golden Horn and all the sites in Fatih are nice but familiar. I actually found the close up view of the Galata Tower the most impressive. There's Wi-Fi (with a multi-step sign in process, but the staff will walk you through it). The service is good. We spent 23 TL before tips for a coffee and a frozen strawberry drink - you definitely pay for this view. I liked that my strawberry drink wasn't too sugary, but there was strawberry syrup decorating the inside of my glass that I decided not to mix into the drink.

Some of the best Turkish delights and pastries. A great place to have a coffee if you don't mind…read morepaying a bit more and want something more authentic than a Starbucks. Cons: As in most cafes in Istanbul, smoking is allowed on the terrace. As a non-smoker coming from a place where smoking is banned in most public areas, I do not particularly enjoy it.