Well it is not easy to rate this place however I am a fan of Suda Kebap. OK let's start. I have…read morebeen at Suda kebap three times. My two experience were on summer times and you are fascinated with the location and the ambiance of the place. You take a short boat ride to small Galatasaray island from Kurucesme by their private boats so you do not have to pay. This short boat trip is already a nice start. When you arrive on the island the scenery and the ambiance attracts you before the food and you just start to think how lucky you are being in the middle of the Bosphorus viewing Europa and Asia and feel that you are the luckiest person in the world. The food was good, the staff members are friendly. We tried set menu since we wanted to taste from different meze plates and kebaps. Set menu includes different types of cold mezes, hot starters - small Turkish pizza, dolma, meat ball etc. different kebap types, desert and fruit with two glasses of drink. The food was sufficient and we were full. However at the end you have to pay for all these amenities but during summer time it really worth to pay that much money. Last time I went to Suada on a breezy day in spring time when its summer place has not been opened yet. We went there with a group of 15 people so we ordered set menu again. The service stuff were still friendly, the food was good. After all there are some issues that made me unhappy with. First the ambiance was totally different than its summer place and I felt like eating kebap at a factory, you don't feel that you are in the middle of two continents. Secondly, the service was too fast, although we warned them too be slow a bit but they didn't pay any attention. So we ate in a hurry and paid a lot without understanding anything from the food. I strongly recommend you to go there during summer time before the sun sets to view the scenery in between the two continents. This way you may not feel the pain while paying the bill. As a conclusion, the summer place is 5 stars, winter place is 3 stars and the average is 4 stars....

The place is beautiful. Its a most for anyone visiting istanbul. The views are amazing and you will…read morespend many peaceful and beautiful hours. The food itself is great and the service is very good.

The food was wonderful, the service from the staff were excellent. I ordered the Alfredo for main…read morecourse and it was very tasty, the only downside was that there was an aftertaste in the Alfredo that was a bit bitter. Besides that everything else was good.

The view is something else. You will come here for the view…read morewhich is one of a kind. The food and the menu is also pretty colorful and tasty. I would really recommend this restaurant for an evening or a lunch. Incomparable. You can also take a boat ride off their little pier. The pictures here make perfect memories. Don't miss this opportunity if you are in Istanbul. You won't regret it.

This place was recommended to us from locals that immigrated from Iran and the US as one of the TOP…read moredate night spots. The staff is friendly, the view of the Bosphorous at night is BEAUTIFUL and you can even hear the famous Turkish cats meowing and fighting around the restaurant lol. The food was DELICIOUS. If you're like me and not super familiar with a lot of Turkish dishes, they actually bring all of the appetizers on a huge platter for you to see so you know what to order. My pics - the Muhammara is a MUST. Had this in Doha where the pomegranate molasses were more prominent and made for an overall sweeter dish. Here it was spicy, sour, and still a little tart. The meats were so savory with juice oozing everywhere. We did the platter with lamb and a few other meats. Heads up taxis from here will require a bit of a wait. We were waiting for maybe 5 - 10 minutes before we were able to flag one down.

Breakfast 3.5 STARS, Price 1 STAR. Service 3.5. Fast spread. Good food but not 5 Star food. Service…read more but price is about $35 USD person which is VERY HIGH compared.

This place is one of our favorite breakfast places in Istanbul. It is not a fancy place which makes…read moreit unique, and the food is just delicious. We only go for breakfast but they serve lunch and dinner as well.

Situated right on the Bosphorus with incredible views, Kale offers the best breakfast I've ever had…read morein my life! We ordered the full Turkish breakfast and enjoyed every last bite. The servers were on top of their tea game if you're a big morning tea drinker... Warning: Don't be fooled by Kale's competitors! They even copy the same exact sign. Make sure you find your way to the right one when in Istanbul and don't miss your breakfast here.

We were tired and didn't want to walk far and so we ended up here. The service was leisurely but we…read moreexpected that after reading other reviews. The food was good, maybe a little overpriced -- an appetizer, two entrees, a glass of wine and a beer came to $98US. The fish pot was very tasty and the presentation is very fun. It's like dinner and a show, so maybe not overpriced? They did give us free tea and baklava at the end, a nice touch.

We were called into the restaurant by one of the staff for dinner one night. Our meal of a meze,…read morekebab and salad were tremendous as well as the cocktails. The wait staff dote on your to make sure everything is the way you like it. One of our party eats gluten free, and they were able to accommodate that nicely. We liked it so much that we went for a second night.

Delicious all the way! In the sultanahmet district we're you can find lots of restaurants and shops…read morewe chose this little gem. Simple yet warm and cozy the ambiance was nice and the staff were very helpful. My husband had the mezzo grill plate and I had the chicken grilled panini. Location- in the sultanahmet district upper floor and right in the arasta bazaar. Food- everything was fresh and crispy. You can tell they really seasoned everything just right. The chicken was flavorful and the handmade bread in panini was crispy. The kebabs were cooked to perfection. The Turkish coffee was a bit strong but the apple tea was delish. Service- although the waiter wasn't fluent in English he still made every attempt to try and help us with the menu. (Translated by Google) Cozy atmosphere, staff who know their job, delicious food. Were on vacation at the Hotel, as a rule, all restaurants break the price for medium quality dishes. In the Sultanahmet district, in my opinion, Arast is the best institution in terms of price and quality. I advise everyone, definitely five stars. Accept cards.

This restaurant was my *second best* discovery in Istanbul a month ago. My best friend and I spent…read morethe day wandering the streets and ended up in Arasta bazaar....at 9:50 pm we got hungry. We almost went to a couple of close restaurants and I said no....i want to go there...the vibe was very chill. We ordered our food and drinks....and everything brought to us was fresh, quality, and the presentation was excellent. You might say OK why is that such a big deal? Because we didn't know until we left at 11:50 (two hours later) that the restaurant actually closes at 10 pm. WUT???? Yes. The manager Abdullah was so classy. Never told us "hey we are closing," never brought us reheated stale food. SOOOO accommodating. Yes it should have occurred to us ladies that we were almost the only ones there after 10:15 but the food kept coming and the manager made us feel so welcomed that we never noticed. We loved it so much we went back twice more and had the exact same experience. Although we went when they were open lol. Pro tip: There's another Arasta restaurant nearby. This is Arasta Cafe Restaurant. Make sure you are at the one at the top of the stairs in Arasta bazaar. Also LOOK AT THIS HANDSOME BOY who snuggled up to me the next day.

The meal was delicious. I selected my meal from a case of fresh fish. The sea bass was grilled to…read moreperfection. Located with a lovely water view, the restaurant has an impeccable staff of servers. My server, Hamit was very attentive and offered great suggestions for appetizers.

Wooow what a view! This restaurant is located on the top of a building over a hill and offers and…read moreamazing view of the city and the bosforus. The menu is mainly fish and seafood oriented. We had a reservation and I showed up wearing my tourist clothes (Jeans and at-shirt) and felt like i was under-dressed, I wish I had wore something a little nicer, but no one batted an eye . My friend did all the ordering and we ended up with an assortment of little plates of seafood that were delightful. The highlights for me were the octopus,the sea-bass and the anchovies. The staff was always attentive refilling our drinks and making sure we had everything we needed at all times. Totally recommended for a nice formal dinner in town!

Amazing restaurant with an amazing chef. I went with a…read moregroup of 5 people. We had a dietary restriction and chef Ismet was very accommodating. The food was delicious and the atmosphere was great. Thank you Ismet for a wonderful experience. I will always remember this night!

Visited Istanbul last month for a brief business visit and knowing Chef Ismet's reputation, we…read moredecided to book at both his restaurants. We could not be more satisfied in the food and service. Would recommend to everyone. The restaurant is inside a very modern shopping center that really creates a beautiful and welcoming atmosphere! The food totally worths the visit if you happen to be in Istanbul.