A story dating back to Georgia in 1854, though the first Sütiş opened in Nişantaşı in 1953, it is…read morefrom 07h00 until 01h00 the next day that diners sit down to enjoy pleasant hospitality alongside traditional Turkish fare at Emirgan Sütiş Akaretler. One of several stores stretching from Istanbul to Kuwait, owner Mevlüt Kocadağ having expanded the business slowly with time, today's Emirgan Sütiş remains family owned by the third generation and continues to use Milk from its own farm in the production of everything from Cheese to milky Desserts. Fronted by a lengthy patio, a basket of housemade Bread and Simit just 15 Turkish Lira, menus written in English are helpful in selecting items though reliance on the waiter's experience will yield some of Istanbul's flakiest Borek filled with Beef from Susurluk. Not forgetting some sweeter things, Bal Kaymak pairing Buffalo's Milk Cream with organic Emirgan Sütiş brand Honey, 07h05 found Baklava still sold-out from Saturday though baked Rice Pudding served thick with Nuts was nothing short of delicious.

Ohhhh yummmm. This was probably my favorite breakfast spot in Turkey…read more Ambiance is cozy and nice, they have heaters and blankets for the cold, so always choose to sit outside. Here they really care about quality and service. They bake their own breads, they make their own yogurt, cream and make sure they know the producers and participate in the process of developing the cheese and other items. As you may have heard (or noticed), breakfast in Turkey is a feast so get ready to eat a lot. On this meal we had scrambled eggs with tomato and red pepper, artisanal sausage, honey and cream, cheese board, a bread basket, tomatoes, cucumber, olives and tea. After that I was completely obsessed with Turkish honey, seriously. If you are looking for a high-quality experience you may have found just the place.

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.

I can't express enough how happy we're to have this meal for our last night in Istanbul. It was…read morerecommended by one of the locals. The place was small yet very charming. They have a lower area and alfresco seating. We had their Antakya Kebap Dürüm, Beğendili Bonfile Şiş Dürüm, and 4 kinds of appetizers. We savor every bite and it was really good. Note this place could have a wait time, if you have a big group I recommend try to reserve.

I happen to stumble upon this restaurant while visiting turkey. It's located in a basement so just…read morebe on the lookout because you can miss it. However, the food was so fresh and fulfilling. I enjoyed every moment of it and if I'm ever back in turkey, I will go back. My only downside was the fact that the restaurant allowed stray cats to come inside and the cats will try to steal your food or either jump on the seat to sit next to you if you're not a cat person just keep your head on a swivel. Try everything on the menu you won't regret it.

I have been ordering from Zeraf Et for the past 5 years. My orders come on days where im either to…read morelazy to cook or want something nicely cooked and very tasty. Despite the high prices, Zeraf Et has awesome lamb and kebabs, as well as a greaty hummus starter (the kinds of things you dont find in many turkish places.) I didn't think my opinion could change about this place.... until I went for the first time. Very close to my house, it is hidden down a few steps, away from passerbys. Well to my surprise, the food was even better when I went there! The service is good in this large and busy (on football match days) reasturant. I could not have been more delighted to know that such a gem was so close to my house!

Fantastic atmosphere, food, service, and location!! Adana kebap was extraordinary!read more

Love the cafeteria in a gourmet store. All kinds of items to purchase and you can walk in and see…read moreyour lunch and decide for yourself what looks good today.

This was my first food stop in Turkey! We decided to start the trip off with a quick, smaller…read moreTurkish breakfast and this place did not disappoint! They had a deli stile set up, where you ordered up front! They had a wide selection of breads, cheese, dips, everything! The mememen was incredible! I should have done a full Turkish breakfast here!

The pide and kebabs were very flavorful and good, and I loved the rice and tomatoes that came with…read morethe kebab. (Warning: the green pepper it came with was crazy spicy). The kunefes were also delicious. Waited ~10 minutes to get seated and it was quite busy Thursday evening, but we were served very quickly.

One of the best meals I've had in Istanbul. Great service and a home like ambience. 10/10read more

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

This place lived up to their reviews. We split the penne pasta and the seabass with mushroom wheat…read morerisotto & veggies. The pasta was good, but the seabass was spectacular.

I came here for dinner during my trip to Istanbul since I had walked past it many times. The staff…read morewere nice and attentive. I sat out in the garden, which had heating since it was a chilly night. I ordered their beef durum wrap. It was just okay. The wrap had too much sauce/liquid, making it a mess to eat and making the wrap soggy. The meat inside was also really tough. I left most of the wrap. Overall, the service was excellent, but the food could be better.