Great food, even better sevice... "Marco Rubio" our Turkish waiter made a big difference. The big…read morebonito (fish) was really good,,, appetizers and beers were really good.

In a part of town where EVERY restaurant has one or two guys trying to hustle you into their joint,…read moreit's virtually impossible to peruse their menu without being swooped upon. While this place is no exception, we opted to try it because a) we were exhausted after a long travel day; b) it was very near to our hotel and c) it wasn't as crowded as the place right next to it, which was just jammed. I needed a little more space, so... we gave it a go. Most restaurants in this part of town (as it turns out) have almost identical menus... so the big deal is service, cleanliness, and customer service. In those regards, these guys were great. The salads were crisp, the food was hot, and the beverages cold. Our waiter kept his distance unless summoned, and was really pleasant. I would definitely eat here again. Oh, and the reason the place next to it was so slammed with customers? One of their waiters had a gimmick - balancing multiple wine glasses on his head. We got to enjoy his show from where we were, so that's an added bonus. ;-)

Great service! Personnel speaks Russian and English. Waiters were very friendly with our daughter…read more Highly recommend chicken kebab and tomato soup. P.S. Two days later I've accidentally found that the guy who speaks Russian knows six languages: Turkish, Kurdish, Spanish, Italian, Russian and German. When I've asked where did he study all of them, he answered: "language courses and streets, you know". Sounds crazy, but it's very convenient for guests.

This place was AMAZING…read more After a very long chill and drink sesh at another establishment in the area, bae and I were hungry and tryna chow down on some turkish grub. This place was in the vicinity and decent according to trip advisor AND open late. The restaurant is gigantic. I'm not an expert on average restaurant sizes in Turkey but this is one of the biggest restaurants I've ever seen. It has like 5 levels and is decorated impeccably. Impeccable as a synonym for weird. We were kindly seated in this, I'm not joking, like library on the roof. I literally took panoramic snapchats with the caption "this is literally where we are eating dinner". We sat on the couch in the library and the food was placed on a coffee-table like structure in front of us. We went with hookah of course, because 6 hours of hookah prior to our arrival was clearly inadequate. The staff were impressively attentive to our coals and came to check up on them every 30 min or so. If you know us, it won't be surprising that we literally ordered the entire menu. We got boreka-like spinach and cheese SPRING ROLLS (wtf?), spinach and cheese pastry thing, hummus (OBVIOUSLY), zucchini fritters, meat-ravioli in a cream sauce, and pita bread (OBVIOUSLY). Everything was absolutely spectacular. We ate way more food than is probably recommended for health/safety reasons but it was worth it. The staff was absolutely incredible with how much attention they gave us. Because we were off in a colony on mars practically, we had no idea that the restaurant had pretty much closed down in the floors below. This abruptly came to my attention when I drunkenly attempted to search for the bathroom. Our waiter additionally went out of his way to flag our cab down on our way out. Amazing hospitality in this place. Anyways, this was honestly one of my best experiences in a restaurant to date. Highly recommend.

Good food and service. On the pricier side. Great outdoor ambiance. Make sure to poke your head…read moreinside to see all of the lights. It's super cute inside.

This place was great…read more Conveniently situated near most of the big attractions, this place was our first stop before sightseeing. The place was empty upon our arrival which greatly enhanced the amount of attention we received. The waiter was very friendly, like...very, very friendly. Possibly too friendly. We ordered turkish coffee (classic), hummus and pita for the table to share, and an omelette each. The pita they gave was GIGANTIC. Like titanic-sized. Like bigger than my head. The hummus was exceptional. The omelette was also gigantic now that I think about it. Omelette walls were thin and the tomato sauce inside was delicious. Alright I think that's enough

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I came here with my family on a Wednesday night around 8:30pm for dinner. We did not have a…read morereservation but were able to get a table since the place was not too busy. This is a super cute restaurant with an indoor seating area as well as an outdoor patio area. We opted to sit outside since we wanted a view of the street and wanted to feel the nice breeze. Our waiter was very nice and helped explain a few things in the menu. He was very appreciative of the few words we know in Turkish but thankfully was fluent in English. He helped explain several dishes on the menu and had great suggestions on what to order. We tried: - Freshly baked bread: for our starter course they brought out this delicious flat bread that was freshly baked. The texture was soft and airy with the right amount of doughiness. Not sure why, but the bread in Turkey just tastes so much better intrinsically--I honestly could have eaten 3 of these. - Aubergine: tangy and refreshing dip with eggplant and spices. Imagine baba ganoush but without tahini, meaning you get to experience the smokiness of the eggplant without creaminess or nuttiness. It's a very interesting flavor which I am not sure I like better than baba ganoush or its counterpart with tomato sauce. Probably my least favorite dish of the night but still very good with the bread. On the lighter side. - Hummus: delicious! Very nutty, not as citrus and pretty well spiced. A little bit more on the watery side but still chunky enough to satisfy my cravings for thicker hummus. I really loved the texture! It might be my favorite hummus of this style that I've had. It had a very earthy flavor and complimented the bread flavor really well. - Greek salad: generous portion! Came with fresh lettuce, arugula, tomatoes, cucumbers, olives, and a fresh cheese with a mildly earthy flavor that was a little bit creamier and less crumbly/salty that feta (reminds me of kashkaval). The produce was evidently very fresh and the flavors were well balanced. Really nice salad to compliment your meal. - Cheese pide: again, bread here is just delicious. Amazing doughy consistency, soft, with a nice layer of cheese. Essentially the best sauce-less cheese slice I've ever had. Great to split! - Iskender kebab: this was my first time trying Iskender in my life so I am not sure how great my gauge is on this one but it was fantastic!!! Wow.... I do not understand how people can eat döner when you can have Iskender. Super tender, juicy, thinly sliced beef, with a little spicy tomato sauce paired with a decadent creamy yogurt that was cooling and balanced out the dish well. All of this was served over some pieces of pita which soak up all the sauce, fats of the meat, and creamy yogurt. The spices are also so subtly complex, they were divine. One of my favorite bites in Turkey so far! - Grilled sea bass: this was the priciest dish but the size was so large it can easily feed 3 people. This was evidently freshly caught from the Bosporus since it was super tender and fresh tasting. The seasoning was perfect! The filets were grilled to perfection as well and had nice crispy skins and tender meat. This also came with rice, fries, and some vegetables. We then got complimentary tea and baklava which were warming and delicious. Overall, I thought the food was very amazing and the portion sizes were generous. Coming from the US the prices seemed fair for what you get! Would definitely recommend for a tourist friendly place. Probably the best meal in the Sultanahmet area so far.

Very tasty food serviced quickly with welcoming hospitality in a great location. Nice indoor and…read moreoutdoor seating - highly recommended.

Walking along Sultanmehmet in Istanbul, we wanted to get away from the areas with major congestion…read moreand inflated prices. We stumbled upon Mr. Cook and what a lovely surprise! In addition to a wonderful outdoor cafe atmosphere on a street not overrun with people, the staff were very kind, warm, and highly attentive. Perhaps the star of the show was a black and white cat, one of so many that call Istanbul home. Cats and the many caring people who look after them have created an entire ecosystem in Istanbul that is the subject of many books, web channels and documentaries. This insightful little gentleman caught a glance at me from across the street then made his way across, hopped into my lap, and virtually fell asleep. The staff and other customers seemed to like this nearly as much as I did. What a fantastic way to have a calming meal with a great atmosphere and terrific food to match. Thank you very much for an enjoyable time.

***** Delicious Dorada after a nice assortment of their…read moreTurkish Mezze appetizer. Attentive service and the music selection was vey enjoyable. And, they serve alcohol! My husband enjoyed his checken

Good place for a meal! Bit touristy, but food is good. They open till late so it's a good place to…read moregrab a meal. We ordered ayran (cold, savory yogurt drink), babel special, and a mixed meze plate so we could try as much food as possible.

It was fine not great. There was a lot of salad with some of the mains which was nice. My issue…read moremight be that I prefer the seasonings in North African or Lebanese versions of similar dishes. Beer list is mediocre and

Nice corner resturant great service ! Loved their pizza nice and fresh .. hidden away in the cornerread more