My family and I had dinner at Lacivert Restaurant on the Asian side of Istanbul, right by the Bosphorus in Beykoz. From the moment we walked in, I was amazed by the view -- calm water, city lights, and a perfect evening breeze. We were seated at table #320, right by the water, and it couldn't have been a better spot. Our waiter was a true gentleman -- very polite, friendly, and attentive without being overbearing. He checked on us just enough to make sure everything was perfect. Service felt smooth and professional all night. We started with bread and butter service. The butter had a light lemon-citrus flavor, which I loved -- it tasted fresh and unique. The olive oil was also high quality, perfect for dipping. For cold appetizers, we had the sea bass marinade, lakerda (pickled fish), sea bass carpaccio, shrimp with avocado and artichoke hearts, and stuffed grape leaves with sour cherries. Every dish had its own distinct flavor and presentation. The lakerda especially stood out -- I've had it before in other places, but this one was more delicate and flavorful. Then came the hot appetizers -- shrimp in garlic butter sauce was absolutely delicious. I used way too much bread to soak up every bit of that sauce. My sister ordered the grilled octopus, which looked tender and beautifully grilled. By this point, we were already full, but we couldn't skip the main course. We shared a whole 4-lb sea bass for the table -- cooked to perfection, juicy inside with crispy skin, served with roasted potatoes. For dessert, we couldn't decide so we ordered a few: chocolate mousse with raspberry ice cream, Mexican-style flan with orange flavor, and semolina with ice cream. All three were excellent, but the flan surprised me the most -- light, creamy, and not too sweet. We ended up staying late just talking and enjoying the view. The setting, the service, and the food all came together perfectly. Prices are on the higher side, but this is not your average dinner -- it's a full experience. If you're visiting Istanbul or celebrating something special, Lacivert is absolutely worth it. I can't wait to come back and bring more family with me next time. read more

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Great food, amazing view, pretty steep prices. Their fish always taste very good but at the beginning, they brought bread that were very dry and clearly not fresh. Then, we got grape leaves as appetizers which were alright. For fish, we got blue fish and sea bass that were both delicious. For dessert, we got kazandibi and that was very well done. Our waiter wasn't very attentive either. read more

I had some family friends in town and asked around for some nice venues to take them to eat. I wanted a great view, a pricey meal, a good experience, and for the food to be top notch. This is a lot to ask for, I get it, but let me tell you Lacivert delievered. Located on the Asian side of the Bosphorus, Lacivert has an eclectic and diverse menu. The staff was attentive but I will say the english was not very good. If you are coming from the european side you can take their boat from Rumeli, which is a great start to what was for us an outstanding meal. The views, located right under the second bridge, are to die for. It is certainly on the pricey side, but well worth it. Lacivert is an all around great experience! read more

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You will probably find a better view at any spot in Istanbul. The food is below average. Price is unjustifiably too expensive.

Great view of the Bosporus!!!! The fried calamari rings are delicious. I didn't care too much for the small fishes; however the other dishes were good. Definitely a welcomed meal after having meat everyday for 5 days straight. Great romantic place to take a date or impress some potential business partners or co-workers. read more

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No handicapped entrance - do not go if you can't handle 40+ stairs. We made reservations at Lacivert for dinner with the whole family and I called ahead to make sure they had a handicapped entrance. I was told on the phone that they had a back entrance with a ramp that we could use. Surprise! They don't. They have 40+ very hard to navigate stairs. Instead we went right next door to Uskumru. Uskumru had an elevator as well as a stair-chair for those who couldn't handle stairs. I'm so glad we went there - the food was delicious, the view the same and the service excellent. I am so disappointed in Lacivert for not offering a handicapped entrance and lying to us on the phone. read more

One of the best places to feel the Bosporus, great service, excellent wine list & single malts, priced reasonable coming with similar landmark venues across the globe. Istanbul is an amazing city, Lacivert definitely part of it. read more