Ok we actually loved this place! There were so many good options for my friend who is vegan and…read moreeverything was absolutely delicious. I left so stuffed and happy. Yes it was a bit pricey, but that's kind of the theme in Istanbul I've found, but the quality of everything made it very worth it. I've been thinking about the marinated garlic and onions for weeks!!

There are two turkish restaurants with nearly identical menus one block apart (around a corner)…read more This is not the good one! This is a factory, and the diner is riding on the assembly line. Service was unfriendly - three different servers and none greeted us, none made eye contact. Within the hour, three glasses fell from a waiter's tray near us, one of them shattering and bouncing up onto a table where people were eating, but no one offered to replace their meals. The food here is mediocre. Nothing memorable. We ordered rice (twice) and the second time were told they were out. Meat had little flavor. They made a drink that was good, and we ordered a second one that was terrible. Bartender shift change, and the second one just made things up (wrong liquor, wrong flavoring). We left it on the table after a sip and instead of taking the charge off the menu, the waiter replaced it with a drink that was marginally better (still the wrong liquor). Go around the corner to Nisantasi Baskose, where the menu is pretty much the same, the food is 3x better, the service 5x better and it's a quieter atmosphere, at the same price.

It's a typical tourist restaurant. They offer something that looks familiar to just about everyone…read more We had the lamb kebab which was good but not notable. I wouldn't go out of my way to this place, but it hit the spot for a quick bite.

Even at 2pm you can come and have your breakfast. And the breakfast served is very rich in…read morevarieties. Must try!

Because of the Galatasaray's game the place was packed. I understand that place was busy but this…read moredoesn't mean that you guys can serve cold food and giving poor service. I ordered Alinazik which is smoked eggplant dish over grilled kebab. The kebabs taste was ok but the eggplant was super blend, and not fresh. We asked 3 times bread for the table but came super late. It was an extremely terrible experience. I'm not planning to go again. Not recommended!!!

Exceptional service and exceptional food!! Came here at maybe 10:00 p.m. for dinner without a…read morereservation for a group of seven and we were immediately seated. The server and everyone was super nice with answering questions. Brought us a large array of their dips on-the-house soon as we entered, with some really delicious soft flatbread. All of those those mezzss were actually so nice and some of the best we had during out trip to turkey. The beetroot one was especially unique with something like potatoes and beetroot mixed together in that dish. Highlight of the night was the Adana Kebab! Proper spicy and flavorful. Wanted to try the Iskander Kebab because I read about it online (as one of the dishes to try in Istanbul) but honestly that Adana kebab is much much better! Vine leaves appetizer was also delicious. Just the inside the leaves where it was so flavorful that you would want more of it. Family got the Falafel Burger and lentil bisque. I I tried the actual falafel and it was quite tasty and I believe they liked the bisque is very because it was all finished! We got the money for the table to try but I think it was just okay. The yogurt sauce was a little too tangy for me and the monkey itself seemed very doughy. Was too much of the actual pasta and barely any filling inside. So it just tasted like plain pasta with the yogurt sauce.

I came here since it was on me ex's list of to visit restaurants in Istanbul that she had tagged…read moreand given me. The best part of this is that it was right across the street from the Stop Over Hotel that Turkish Airlines grants you. Food was great, service was phenomenal and I even got bread, dips and an apple tea on the house! There were not many people in the restaurant, so I kind of actually enjoyed the ambiance.

Came here for a traditional Turkish breakfast and absolutely loved everything we tried. More than…read morethat, the people were amazing. We had a bit of an issue where where someone from our group left their phone in the taxi. We needed help translating over the phone and also making phone calls and getting camera recording to find the car number and whatnot, and I'll stop at the restaurant were more than happy to help us. As for the food, everything is delicious! My favorite was the Biberli ekmek (flat thread with spicy cheese on top). That flat bread was phenomenal! Good amount of spicy cheese on top and something you could just have on repeat. Classic Turkish breakfast was also yum. Number of items was impressive! I think even a portion for 2 is enough for 3 or 4 people if you get another item outside of the Turkish breakfast. It comes with a mix of sweet and savory items so you have a whole meal there with dessert included. The main highlights here were the pumpkin item, the red pepper hummus, classic hummus, carrot jam. Traditionally suchukn sausage was also delicious. Dad loved the Muhammara. One thing though is that they put a lot of oil on top of every items so if you want to avoid that maybe ask them to avoid putting oil on things like hummus and the yogurt which don't already have oil inside it. I highly recommend combining multiple dips together in one bite along with the flatbread. really takes it to another level. Almost home items were really good except the cheeses. The string type of cheese and the other soft cheese were very very salty. The flatbread that came on the side was also unbelievably soft! The best part about that was the zatar that they gave along with the flatbread. That zatar was so nice I could eat it on its own. We even asked for a little container to take the extras back with us. Spicy sausage and cheese Menemen was a nice surprise. It was basically scrambled eggs with the spicy sausage and cheese inside the tomato sauce. Family tried the potato stuffed flatbread (gozleme) and I think they really enjoyed it because they wiped that entire plate out.

Stopped here for a traditional Turkish breakfast on my last day in Istanbul. Outstanding service…read more and attentive staff, the breakfast was great, the portions were perfect size (sometimes with Turkish breakfast I feel like the food is being wasted). I got to sample a little bit of everything. They have tables on the sidewalk, so you are not in the sun and there's a nice breeze. Highly recommend!

Full bar and family friendly. Can it get better?…read more The Big Chefs restaurant chain is scattered throughout Turkey. This restaurant's location is in the chic neighborhood of Şişli, Istanbul. There are plenty of expensive shops, cafes and restaurants in the immediate vicinity. Also, it is within easy walking distance from Maçka Democracy Park, which is in a cool little valley. The food at Big Chefs is tasty. They sell fresh juices and yummy desserts. Be aware that it can get quite crowded sometimes. However, the time I was here, it was super pleasant and quite a lot of open tables. A family friendly atmosphere means you'll often see parents bringing little children here for a meal. What I like about this location is it is next door to a cinema. So, it is a great place to come for a meal or dessert before or after your film.

Fasuli is very much a local spot and isn't touristy despite its surroundings…read more We came with family while visiting Istanbul and I ordered the Yaprak and lamb with potatoes in broth. The lamb was falling off the bone and incredibly delectable however while also mouthwatering delicious the broth was a bit too buttery and rich for me in such a large quantity. The yaprak was also quite rich and needed a side of hummus to cut the sourness. The service was fantastic and very prompt so overall I would recommend dropping in if you're in the area.

Scammers that tricks tourists into food display which is overpriced. Food is oily and bland. We…read morespent $150 USD on 3 plates and a kebab. Sad that the vendors in Istanbul represent their city and country this way.

Everything Ashley said in her review. This place is great and if you're in the area, make sure to…read morecheck it out.