Noelle W.

I enjoyed this restaurant and would recommend it, I didn't really care for the waiter constantly telling me the price of things as if I couldn't afford it. But the food was great.

Mohammad G.

This place is a hidden gem. The entrance is right on the Istiklal street but it's not easily visible and you have to enter an old building that is more like and office building. But when you get to the second floor and enter the place you will love the view. The staff are super nice and friendly. For appetizer I got the grilled octopus which was amazing but they brought an additional crab pasta appetizer on the house! For main dish I got the Sea bass with eggplant and it was really good. The Sea bass had cheese on top which I had asked not to put it ( just as a matter of preference) and they made mistake and put it anyway. I am really glad they made the mistake :) however they were really apologetic and offered to bring a new one which after I said it's fine they brought tea and dessert on the house! That is how you treat a customer! Very good experience and would recommend it to anyone.

Christina C.

My daughter and I were lucky enough to find this beautiful JEM while traveling thru Istanbul. Everything about this restaurant was incredible and we ended up dining there twice in one week. You'll find the entrance off the busy promenade by looking for their Sign to the right of the ground floor door into the tall building. Walk in, go up a few stairs and turn right for the elevator. We chose to take the stairs up 2 flights, to the entrance. The decor is light and crisp whites and Mediterranean blues, with a sprinkling of fish/seaside decor. There are a few tables in the entrance dining area and then if you are lucky you may snag a table out on the open air terrace with boasts beautiful views of the ocean and city landscapes. Now given the fact that I sell seafood for a living in the states, I know a bit about quality, well prepared seafood. Your meal will start with the presentation of a complimentary shot of locally produced liquor and a bite of gourmet olives and bread. Both nights that we dined we were showered with bits of extra "tapas" dishes, that included delicious cheese crusted squash, sautéed mushrooms and their amazing lobster sauce baked surimi dish. All of these sprinkled into the mix of the tapas that we had chosen. You will not be disappointed by the grilled jumbo prawns topped with chili oil sautéed fresh vegetables and the fresh sea bass. Just when you think you cannot eat another bite, a warm chocolate volcano type desert topped with creamy vanilla ice cream is placed at your table to finish this amazing meal. The atmosphere at ELEOS is warm and inviting and the service "Mukemmel". Oktay and Eagin were attentive and added to the overall ambiance. Well done! Seeing many locals enjoying special occasions and date night at ELEOS makes me sure of our decision that this is one very popular hidden jewel.

Elias B.

I was very excited to find out about this spot on Yelp so I bookmarked it on my list. I go to Istanbul regularly almost every year and I am well familiar with the seafood culture there. However, I didn't really have the best experience. Although its a greek seafood restaurant, service was ok and overpriced. moreover, Its a hidden spot on the top floor of a building so getting up there could be challenging.

Mahfam W.

Great views, amazing service, and delicious food! We ordered a few starters (beans, stuffed peppers, shrimp stew) and got a few others on the house, all of them were delicious! Sea bass was in season and we got the grilled fillet, also very good! They also gave us a Turkish dessert on the house which was amazing. Definitely check this place out.

Kristina B.

Amazing location, superb food and unbelievable hospitality. The Sea Bass is incredible and perfect for two. The Suirimi and the kokorec is equally as good and rich in flavor. This is a must if your in Istanbul, you don't want to miss out on this hidden gem!

Inna B.

Good seafood restaurant with an open terrace and beautiful view. We had cold appetizers, jumbo shrimp and grilled sea bass. Appetizers were flavorful and filling, would not order jumbo shrimp again though; it was simply two shrimps with mushrooms and bell papers fried in lots of butter. Grilled sea food was well prepared and the portion very generous, hard to finish after having appetizers. Service is superb and they offer complimentary tea and dessert. If you want to sit outside, which is highly recommended, make a reservation at least a day before.

A. P.

Wow. Tucked on a second (in Turkey they start from zero) Floor of a nondescript building on a popular tourist street, hard to find. This place offer amazing views of the Bosphorus Straight. This is mostly a seafood restaurant with some vegetarian options. Sea bass is out of this world, mushrooms and their version of eggplant paste is great, Eleos Seafood Salad is amazing. Chardonnay is superb. Zucchini was majestically prepared. Our waiter Oktay did an amazing job.I would recommend reservations or outside seating or great view seating may not be available.

Kevin D.

Simply amazing! A must try for any traveler coming into the city looking for an upscale Turkish dining experience. Great tapas style dining based around Mediterranean cuisine. All the dishes we had we fantastic and nothing like I have had before else where in the city. The staff and the atmosphere was wonderful. I had a local with my party so I cannot speak as to whether or not the staff speaks English well but they were very friendly. They even brought several dishes to our table free of charge including octopus tentacles, a fruit platter, a chocolate fudge dessert and Turkish coffee. All were great! I would go back here any evening. Be prepared to spend a little more for such a great experience and plan ahead by making a reservation.