This is a restaurant that has been in business for over 125 years. It is a great place to get real…read moretraditional Turkish cuisine and is a place Turkish families often host celebrations. The service was surprisingly quick, and all of the dishes we tried were incredible. My favorite is called Perde Pilavi (translates to curtain pilaf) which is a flaky pastry crust filled with aromatic rice, dried fruits, pine nuts and shredded chicken). My mouth is watering just thinking about it.

For 31 TL before tip (two entrees, two noon-alcoholic drinks, two teas) a very good value!…read more We got a table outside around 6:30 pm on a Saturday, no problem. They were plenty full on the first two floors, but I saw there were floors above that were empty (the women's restroom was on the 3rd floor). The service was good, though our server had more limited English than other places I've been. They had Wi-Fi too. The food was good, not perfect (see my photos for details). Come here if you're in the area (it's about a 30-minute walk from the Grand Bazaar), but maybe don't go completely out of your way.

Set to me means quality, as in consistency. If they serve a meze, cold or hot, there is a purpose…read moreand taste behind it. Their fish selection is always seasonal and honest. Any fish restaurant on the Bosphorus does require a level of acquiantance and mastery to get the best value for your buck. Istanbul is an expensive city and increasingly so. With fish restaurants, sky is the limit when it comes to the check. That is not the case with Set, even with the notoriously expensive liquor, i.e. raki prices in Turkey. I trust and recommend.

Never a dissappointment, always good food, quick service…read more Reservation is a must though.