Stopped by for a light breakfast and had a great experience. The staff were friendly and welcoming,…read moreand the service was impressively quick. The food was pretty good overall, but the highlight for me was the tomato scrambled eggs, they were so flavorful and really stood out. A solid spot for a simple, satisfying breakfast.

Rated in a local paper as one of the top 10 places to eat menamen in turkey…read more We had one plain and 2 with sausage Not photogenic as far as meals go but taste is good. Diner vibe. It's slightly spicy and with a heavy green pepper taste. That seems pretty standard in turkey. We had better menamen elsewhere ( see My other reviews in turkey) but it was fine

Peymane is a good place to go to for some appetizers and meat dishes. It's a bit hard to find…read more(signage could definitely be better but you have to take an elevator from the lobby of a hotel to the top floor). There are very limited vegetarian options, and the place doesn't have any seafood on their menu. Humus is pretty good, meat was good but there are better and cheaper places in Istanbul. It's convenient if you are staying nearby but I wouldn't be making a special trip to come here. Staff is very friendly and accommodating.

- 5 stars for the atmosphere - So much food…read more- skip the hummus, try the haydari or ezme - A+ service

A cozy place tucked in a corner near the modern art museum. Walked in right at the time when the…read moreplace opened up. Ordered the salad , Meze mix , lamp chops and the seafood pilaf. Everything was delicious , just the right portion size and well presented. The staff is very courteous , ambience is very cozy and a place destress and enjoy some good food. Versatile menu and something for everyone to enjoy. Do check this place out if in the neighborhood !

in a word - FANTASTIC!! We went there under a recommendation from our instructor at the Istanbul…read moreCooking School and he was spot on. WOW, what an amazing dinner we had. We decided to splurge and go for the 200tl tasting menu for 2 which included 5 cold mezze, one warm one, 2 entrees, and a desert. It was a ton of food and thank goodness they had doggie bags so we could bring some of it home. All of it was absolutely delicious. We also really love the cozy ambiance and the local neighborhood feel of the restaurant. It wasn't a tourist trap at all. Highly recommend!

Ah, steaks. Beef. Red meat. Come and have a burger and try it for yourself. I found it to be…read moreadequate to fill that empty feeling in my stomach. Definitely round out the meal with a traditional "çay" (tea) at the end of the meal. A trendy area that is moving and shaking. This is a good place for people watching. The night I was there it was kind of empty. I'm hoping it is more lively at other times during the day.

The venue is located very near to Tophane. It was a tiny and narrow venue. It has been opened in…read moreJanuary 2016. When we visited here they were continue to work for its terrace. We ordered Hollywood Burger (120 gr), Black Burger (120 gr), şaşlık (130 gr) and ayran. They were served quickly. The meats were fresh and cooked in a successfully way. Burgers were served in a basket with spicy fries. Şaşlık was served sauteed vegetables and mashed potato. We also liked it. The interior design of the venue was matched with its concept. I advise the place.

We discovered this place on a tiny side street crowded with restaurants thanks to a large tour…read moregroup inside. They and the two young men at the sidewalk table seemed happy so we joined them. The best vine leaves to date: fresh with a sweet aftertaste. Also delicious fried artichoke and calamari, hummus and shepherd's purse salad. That would've been more than enough for two but we had also ordered bass baked w chard and cheese which arrived sizzling, in delicious rolls. Everything tasted freshly made, served without pretension and at fair price. A find!

This place is very plain; the food was tasteless, simple and a little expensive…read more The only good points are that it has Wi-Fi, the glass of rakı comes half full, the service is very relaxed (so you can sit and talk, if you like without the waiters snatching nearly empty dishes) and it has a large selection of fish dishes. For a country with such great cuisine, this place is terrible. Also, the waiter recommended a dessert that was not on the menu. It sucked. (I don't remember the name)

Although Faros Kebap isn't as authentic as other restaurants within the area, the food here was…read moredelicious! Coming from a vegetarian, I was appreciative of the fact that they had so many options for me - I really enjoyed the hummus, falafel, fries and pide. Had a super filling meal for quite the reasonable price.

Really descent food with lots of options. Portions were on par and didn't leave still hungry or…read moreoverly full. Beer was super cold !!

amazing restaurant, beautiful view, helpful staff, and delicious food. I ordered grilled octopus,…read morewhich was amazing. It was a mix mixture of Greek culinary with Turkish spices. The Greek salad was fabulous and of course I ordered a whole Seabass grilled which they were kind enough to give me half portion because I was by myself and they charged me for half meal. I absolutely recommend this place and remember you're going there for a beautiful view of the city.

Good, not great. The waiter seemed put off by us, not very helpful when we asked for suggestions…read more The shrimp we ordered was served on a hot skillet which continued to cook the shrimp so by the time we ate it, it was overcooked. The crab appetizer was very good. The salad was filled with parsley that overpowered the whole salad. Also be prepared for smoke filled rooms. Only about five smokers but they were non stop and made dinner uncomfortable. The positive was the beautiful view!

This is a place to drink Raki not talk politics, as I was told. Seriously, there is a rule not to…read moretalk politics here. Raki is too serious a drink and the mix of that and political emotions can be an explosive mix. Ask the server there about this unwritten rule (if you can get someone to translate for you). A small quaint place off the tourist beat. I found this on a tour with the fantastic guide by the name if Katerina. Check out the Culinary Backstreets Tour of Istanbul.

This place is to die for. Promise…read more This was our very first non-airport meal in Istanbul and we loved it. We went in here after walking up and down the little restaurant street twice. Since all the waiters will be trying to cajole you into their restaurant, you need to walk with a determined look on your face while casually letting your eyes survey in your peripheral vision. When we got to the end of the street, my friend and I turned to each other and surprisingly both said "the one with all the world flags hung up inside?" "Done." So we walked back down the street with the same determined look in our eye, avoiding all the charming waiters except the one for this restaurant. We got seated at the very top, where we got a nice view of the street. We had two appetizers and one entree each: the sarma, caviar, coban salad and a kebab dinner. I can't say enough good things about the sarmas. Nothing I have ever tasted before in any Turkish restaurant in the US compares. At all. Needless to say, we wiped all our little plates clean and were satisfied until the next morning, when we ventured out for a pastry shop breakfast.