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.

Best food and service in Istanbul. I highly recommend this restaurant. You need to go to this place.read more

good service sigma had nice turkish tea and good sea bass fish also free baklava for tableread more

Excellent experience, the ambience was very elegant simple and inviting. The staff were friendly…read moreand attentive, made great food and wine pairing suggestions we ordered the SeaBass and that was a melt in your mouth type deliciousness the fish was so fresh, cooked to perfection. The Turkish wines we ordered were good. And last but not least it's not cheap but not that expensive either, for foreigners i highly recommend this establishment because the service staff spoke enough English and the neighborhood is very nice and safe

a bunch of crooks . High way robbery. we ate one fish weight one kg and another weigh 600 grams…read moreand some octopus and mezze and the cost was 12000 Turkish lira or 400 US $. We had almost the same food at another fine dinning restaurant called "Madinah" and paid about 6000 Turkish lira. The Turkish people at the hotel told me that usually this kind of food should cost about 4000 Turkish lira or just one third of what I paid. The food was not even good. Do not go there. They do not dare do these gimmicks with Turkish people or else the police would close them down. shame on you bunch of thieves .

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

Everything we had was amazing! We actually had the head Chef NECATİ YILMAZ make recommendations and…read morehe did not disappoint. He even had one of us cook with him! It was a very unique experience that none of us will ever forget. Staff was friendly, the ambiance was beautiful. We will recommend and even return!

If you're in Istanbul and want to try something a little different than your typical kebab joint --…read morego to Deraliye. We found ourselves in Istanbul during Eid, and were so happy to have found this great restaurant open when a lot of other places were closed. This place is all about Ottoman-style dishes, and boy, they absolutely nailed it. We started with the Mixed Appetizer Plate, which was the perfect start to the meal. While we've had all of the appetizers multiple times in Turkey and during other travels, the flavors of the muhamara and dolmas were outstanding. They were so kind to keep bringing us more fresh hot breads to mop up all the yummy dips. The goose kebab was rich, juicy, and unlike anything we've tried before -- kind of like if duck and lamb had a delicious, flavor-packed baby. Then came the stuffed quince, which sounds unusual but totally works -- sweet fruit stuffed with spiced ground meat in this cozy, tangy sauce. We also had the pistachio kebab, and it was so tender with pops of nutty crunch and just enough spice. And of course, we had to try the classic Imam Bayildi/ Fainted -- slow-cooked eggplant goodness that melts in your mouth. Comfort food at its finest. The vibe? Upscale but relaxed -- no need to whisper or sit up straight the whole time. Our server was super friendly and gave us the backstory on a few dishes, which made the whole experience even cooler. Complimentary hot tea seemed like the norm across our time in Turkey, but I tried the Aurangzeb at almost every meal and this one didn't come out of a package. Fresh frothy and tart, it was so refreshing! If you're looking for something a little off the beaten food path that still hits every flavor note, Deraliye is it. 10/10 would go again!

I haven't really been writing reviews during my time in Turkey but I will for this restaurant…read morebecause the food is THAT good and I want to reference this for future Turkey trips. First off, restaurant ambiance is very classy and service was great (staff speaks good English also). It was my first time experiencing Turkish fine dining and I loved their take-- all the dishes were so creative! Cocktails were excellent. I recommend going with their tasting menu if you're hungry (you will definitely fill up, those portion sizes aren't small).

What a great restaurant! A must if you want food inspired by Turkish dishes! Wow. Everyone was…read moresuper friendly and helpful! Yay

Worth the visit! Be sure to point out what you want downstairs before you are seated. I tried a…read morespoonful of maybe 10 different salads & appetizers. And the meat stuffed quince is a must have!

Great place to try authentic Turkish cuisine. They have a huge variety of dishes, and thanks to the…read morecafeteria-style presentation, we were able to point to different dishes and try all kinds of things that we normally wouldn't have tried since we didn't know what they were or what they looked like. We also bumped into a local woman outside who told us what her favorite items at the restaurant were. My favorite dish was definitely the meat topped with the pomegranate seeds and the oblong falafel-looking thing shown in the first picture. I wasn't a fan of the intestines. I also wasn't a fan of the Turkish pizza with lamb, though I felt the lamb all throughout my time in Istanbul was a bit too gamey for my taste. Overall, I think this is an excellent place to get a taste of what Turkish cuisine has to offer--we came here towards the end of our trip but I think coming here at the beginning would have been a better choice, so that we could know what kinds of dishes to seek out during the rest of our time at Turkey!

On our final night in Istanbul wanted a special meal. This place is incredible. Classy and elegant…read morebut no need to dress up. Gorgeous view. Excellent service from everyone. Was given complimentary baba ganoush and stuffed grape leaves with sour cherries, lavash bread, and pomegranate juice. The appetizers were to die for. I really could have just eaten them. Artichoke hearts, warm roasted eggplant, shepherd's salad all so fresh and beautifully seasoned. Our entrees were minced beef and lamb wrapped in phyllo dough and fried chicken on eggplant. For dessert, baked rice pudding and ice cream. Extensive wine list. Really can't say enough about how interesting and atypical the menu was.

Got the sailor honey roll which is several Turkish cheeses in phyllo dough served with juniper…read morehoney. Tasted great! Also it came with a shot of pomegranate ginger juice and house made baba ganoush. The waiters kept coming to me after eating in hopes I would order a main but I was so stuffed after the Sailor honey roll. Ambience was nice. Just wish I didn't feel pressured to buy more stuff as I was finishing up the Evian water I had to pay for.