The ambiance, fresh fish and photos by the waiter on the roof top. Amazing experience. read more

Seven Hills Seafood Restaurant - Fresh fish! - Seafood Near Me - Istanbul, 34

We definitely got ripped off! The meal was good but the cost was ridiculous for 4 people. 2 bottles of local Chardonnay - $256 Hummus combo - $28 2 lemonade - $14 4 prawns - $80 Whole fish - $275 Total - $727! It was a good meal but not worth that much. We made the mistake of letting our server, one of the senior managers, choose our meal and didn't check the prices when agreeing to the order. You pay for your mistakes and it is a lesson learned. Pay attention and keep an eye on what the costs are. We saw several families check the menu and leave without ordering. Should have paid closer attention. read more

2 stars for the atmosphere and view, 1 star for the food. Actually just skip the restaurant entirely. The service was extremely slow. Our waiter asked us "how are you liking Istanbul?" And we said "oh we love it!" And he said "ugh I hate it here" which kinda killed our vibe. Food took forever and they forgot a few things. Overall, the view was amazing, but if I did it again, I'd just go upstairs and take pictures and then leave read more

Seven Hills Seafood Restaurant - Seafood Near Me - Istanbul, 34

Overpriced tourist trap. I went in and got a table at the rooftop where people were feeding the seagulls thinking it is fun. The restaurant encourages this. I sat down and waited for a menu as others were given attention who came in later. I decided to leave and I'm glad I did because the prices are double of the other ones not too far. I get that you go to tourist places during travel but this place was ridiculous. If you're interested just go inside for the view and take some pictures you don't have to waste any money. read more

Seven Hills Seafood Restaurant - Seafood Near Me - Istanbul, 34

This place is located on the 5th floor of the building where you can choose to be right on the rooftop or just below it. The elevator's buttons weren't working too well, you have to press it a certain way. The washrooms can be identified by the WC signage. There are two mosques that you can see around this restaurant. We came here for lunch. Service was not bad, I think one of the servers was in training for us so when we asked for the bill, he was immediately taking away the water which you have to pay for here in Istanbul. Otherwise it was alright, nothing special but they tried to speak English although we had a translator app. The food was not good at all in my opinion. The masago on the rolls were way too fishy, not washed/fresh enough? Not sure. The ginger tasted like dirty ginger. The sea bass sashimi was okay. We ordered an arugula salad but way too bitter/spicy of an arugula. Not too bad though. We were gonna order more but it wasn't anything exciting and felt like food at our airbnb/hotel was way better. The bill for water, bread dip, rolls, sashimi and salad cane down to $70 USD. Definitely way overpriced. They have a section on the rooftop for you to take pics on. They encourage feeding seagulls and lots of poop around, good thing we didn't opt to sit upstairs. In addition the table we were at had a few mosquitos biting our legs. No I will not be going back here again when I come back to Istanbul. read more

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Very nice dining experience. Great views. Very friendly service. The prices are more for the ambiance than the food quality as the food is acceptable but not great. I would eat there again. Worth checking out if in area. read more

We visited this restaurant based on all of the social media hype. I was not all that impressed though. This started with our seats: even though we made a reservation, they only had seats for us on the level below the roof. Also, the elevator only went to that level, not the actual rooftop, which is not clear from the website. The food was fairly good, but they only gave us part of the menu, and we didn't realize until we had already ordered most of our meals that they have a separate meat menu. Also, things are very expensive here, while the food was, again, fairly good, we had better food in Istanbul for less money at other restaurants. They do list allergens on the menu, this is a good place to eat if you have an allergy. Feeding the seagulls was pretty fun and our kids liked it. However, be prepared for some bird droppings to get on you if you go up to the rooftop. All in all, an ok experience, but you can also find better Turkish food for less at other restaurants. read more

Seafood was fine and fresh. The views were spectacular. We preferred indoors because on the outdoors rooftop, there were hordes of seagulls.

Arrived for breakfast with hopes of enjoying the rooftop, but the weather had other plans, directing us to the indoor salon one level down. Opting for the breakfast for two, we were greeted with an impressive spread that covered our entire table. Having traveled a lot, I can attest that few match the Turkish dedication to breakfast. The food looked absolutely stunning but the taste didn't quite match up to the visual appeal. But to be fair, it almost seemed too good to be true, so that might have set our expectations a tad high Highly recommend the overall experience, from the breathtaking view to the attentive service and the perfect photo opportunities, makes it a spot worth trying at least once. Trust me when I say, it will be memorable. read more

Seven Hills Seafood Restaurant - Look at that breakfast spread!! - Seafood Near Me - Istanbul, 34

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Beautiful spot for a view but there are birds hovering around so I would not be surprised if you get swooped while eating, and I asked about being pooped on while eating an that is a definite possibility... so we chose to sit indoors. Indoors still had a great view and it's got a good menu but this place is an obvious tourist trap. Pay for the ambiance, not for the food. We had a fish skillet with peppers and cheese, along with a side of sour eggplant. Add a bottle of water, glass of cherry juice, and the grand total was over $111! What in the world was that madness? We were floored. Even indoors a spider fell onto my food, one of the biggest I've seen, and luckily it was at the end of lunch cause it killed my appetite. Do come here for the views but just be mindful of the recommendations without knowing the price --- you could get shocked! read more

Seven Hills Seafood Restaurant - Seafood Near Me - Istanbul, 34

TOURIST TRAP. This place has arguably the best views ever, but the service was really grimy and the food was way overpriced. Be prepared to spend at least $20 on appetizers and $30 on entrees. We ordered the roasted fish ($120 for two people) and it was actually super delicious (but obviously really expensive). Our service felt like they were judging us and giving us minimal effort until we ordered an expensive entree, and then suddenly had a bunch of their waiters come to beg us for tips in slimy-ish ways. I felt like they ruined the vibe of the dinner. Mmm... if I could have done it over again, I would only come here for drinks or something. read more

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There is good view of the Hagia Sophia and Blue Mosque here, so naturally, it is full of tourists. In fact, they even have a sign out front that says you can take selfies here with the Hagia Sophia and Blue Mosque. The restaurant has a terrace level and a rooftop level. It's very hard to get service because there are lots of tourists and some of them are confused about anything from the menu to where to sit to why they cannot have a table reserved for others. The waitstaff is partially to blame, as they are not the best at giving instructions. For example, the first waitstaff told me I can sit at a table in the rooftop, but then a second one told me I can only sit at a table on the terrace (1 star off). After going up and down the stairs a few times, I finally sat down, I waited another 15 minutes without acknowledgement (1 star off), I flagged down a waitstaff and ordered a Turkish coffee and a semolina helva. It look another 15 minutes to get my coffee and dessert. Both were enjoyable, but not the best I have ever had. If I didn't wait so long, I may have enjoyed them even more. read more

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The fish dish was amazing! Friendly and kind staff. I'm sensitive to smoke and they were kind enough to move us out the way of it coming in my direction. read more

We had a late lunch on the upper terrace today, with grilled squid, swordfish, and some starters. The view from there is unparalleled, and the food was very good. The prices are high, but it's in an excellent neighborhood right near all the major tourist sites. read more

Seven Hills Seafood Restaurant - Seafood Near Me - Istanbul, 34

We had good service, food and a view. The hummus didn't have much flavor. I prefer more garlic. The sea bass was tasty and fresh. The veggie soup was creamy. Wine is $10/glass. We sat on the second from top floor so the birds weren't flying over us. The view is beautiful. read more

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Spellbinding scenery. Top rooftop is panoramic and stunning day, sunset, or night. You can come here for drinks only, which is nice. Though touristy, I didn't sense trap. (In the non-hood colloquialism sense of the word). They offer a platter of fish scraps which you can skewer with a fork and then feed the ubiquitous pigeons. If you are comfortable with close encounters of the aviary rodent kind, it's a unique experience. read more

Beautiful rooftop terrace with gorgeous view of the Bosphorus, Blue Mosque, Agia Sophia. The service is friendly and speedy. For appetizer we chose the octopus salad, that came with pickled veggies - the octopus was tender and pleasure to eat. We ordered a local fish, market price cooked on clay pot with veggies. The meat was tender and falling off the bone. The sauce was tasty and tangy. Hubby had wine which he enjoyed and I stuck with apple and regular black tea, all of which were delicious. The waiter surprised us with complimentary dessert, which consisted of juicy sweet pumpkin topped with kaymak and pistachios!! This is a popular place for Instagram selfies, but luckily the cold kept ppl away read more

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Starting off with positive service was excellent and the view is great however, the food is absolutely mediocre and totally overpriced. Would not recommend going only if you wanna take some pictures. read more

We stopped here after visiting the mosque. It seemed like everyone had the same idea. It is a very popular spot filled with tourists. The menu is primarily seafood and priced higher than most places. One of the best things is going out n the terrace and feeding French fries on a fork to the seagulls. The food was good but the view and seagulls made a much better experience. read more

Seven Hills Seafood Restaurant - Fish soup - Seafood Near Me - Istanbul, 34

Most amazing cultural experience! You must come hungry because there are so many amazing dishes to try. The service is incredible. read more

Seven Hills Seafood Restaurant - Breakfast - Seafood Near Me - Istanbul, 34

Horrendous service and overpriced spread for breakfast. Just go there for pictures? Save your money!! read more

Seven Hills Seafood Restaurant - Seafood Near Me - Istanbul, 34

The view from the terrace was amazing at night time. It was a bit pricey, the taste of meatballs (kofte) were delicious. read more

Seven Hills Seafood Restaurant - Seafood Near Me - Istanbul, 34

I love hummus - I've had hummus in probably 10 countries, and hundreds of restaurants, and I've made my own hummus, so this is coming with some gravitas: this is the worst hummus I've ever eaten in my life. "But how can you mess up mashed chickpeas?" First, you undercook them, can them, and then finally mix them with PEANUT BUTTER. And then you provide some nice room-temperature baguette (yes, sliced baguette) to dip in this chickpea-textured peanut butter. Then you dump the cheapest unfiltered olive oil over the top that money can hardly buy. I think this hummus will be my strongest memory of İstanbul. read more

Omg!! The most items served ever for the breakfast!!! There were probably over 20 dishes for the breakfast with unlimited water and cay. The view was spectacular and best of all, the price was reasonable. Wish we didn't go on last day of our trip. Otherwise we could go few more times. Definitely worth going!!! read more

Seven Hills Seafood Restaurant - Seafood Near Me - Istanbul, 34

The service was poor, the staff were not very kind and did not explain the dishes brought to the table. The food is also overpriced compared to the other restaurants in the area. Furthermore, extremely crowded. read more

We came here as one of the first stops on our visit to Istanbul. What a perfect way to start our trip - the view of the city , surroundings, and historic Hagia Sofia and Blue Mosque (Sultan Ahmet Mosque) alone was worth the price of the meal. It does heavily cater to tourists as some other reviews have mentioned but we were glad for that as we were traveling from the US. They do have a few areas set up to take photos with the seagulls and other birds in the area lunging to grab fries and cheese from you (all provided for taking photos). As far as the food goes - wow! Some of the best tasting breakfast I've had anywhere. The various dishes served can be mixed and matched in different ways but all were delicious. We ended up paying around $70 USD for a huge spread and left feeling satisfied but not overly stuffed. We were so impressed that our group wanted to come back again despite having many other places to go on our itinerary. In all - great food for a decent price, SPECTACULAR panoramic view of gorgeous Istanbul and the surrounding water and historic sites, would highly recommend to any travelers looking for a Turkish breakfast! read more

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Great food with an amazing view. Definitely recommend checking out this restaurant for a meal while seeing the sights. It's located super close to the Hagia Sophia and Blue Mosque. There's lots of fresh seafood options and the food was delicious. The service was also great. read more

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My husband and I visited this restaurant for breakfast I think on our second visit to Istanbul. We always stay in the sultanahmet area since it's super close to everything and we heard about 7 hills for great Turkish breakfast and great view. Now this is why I only gave 4 stars.... When we walked in not looking like European... we visited from USA, but are Arab... they were catering more to western looking guest( assuming the tip would be larger). I asked if we could sit in one empty table near side to see view, waiter said they were all reserved... then Russian tourist walk in without reservations and guess what... they got table. I did say something and my American accent was recognized and boom! We got a table with view! Overall food was good, good value and decent amount! Will fill table, but probably will not return to eat read more

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Amazing views of the Ayasofa from the rooftop restaurant. The restaurant serves mostly seafood. read more

Seven Hills Seafood Restaurant - Ayasofia - Seafood Near Me - Istanbul, 34

Very good food and I'm glad to find some where that not just selling kebab in Istanbul. Amazing view! Waiters will try to sell you super expensive whole fish (for5-6) even your group is only 3. read more

The food we ordered was so delicious and our server managed to deboned the fish right in front of us. It was crazy!! Something you do never witness in the US lol Ambience was awesome too, we opted in outdoor seating which was on the rooftop overlooking the two most famous mosques in the city. The view was majestic! I only took a video of what we ordered but unfortunately yelp doesn't allow you to post videos on here. read more

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If you are in Istanbul and you like seafood, you should certainly make a visit to this place! We have been staying at the Four Seasons in Sultanahmet and noticed all of the activity on the roof across the street. Tonight we ventured over there and were met with a beautiful view of the Aya Sophia, the Blue Mosque and the Sea of Marmara with the Asian continent lighting up the night sky. Accompanying the view was a friendly and attentive wait staff and an amazing meal! The restaurant specializes in seafood, though there are plenty of vegetarian options as well as beef and chicken (off menu). I loved how we got to pick out our dinner from a case of freshly caught seafood (though my daughters were not thrilled about seeing their food before it was cooked. ). We had the steamed scorpion fish which was served as a fish stew with lots of veggies and shrimp. We started with the lirsalene salad with Greek yogurt and a delicious glass of a local rose wine. The steak with mushroom sauce was delicious as well. Kinyas, our waiter, also served us delicious fresh fruit and a sweet semolina and ice cream dessert. They are also open for lunch and have a retractable awning which expands / retracts depending on the sun situation. I'd highly recommend this place if you are visiting the old city in Istanbul. read more

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Location, Location, Location. The food is decent, but it's pricey relative to other local restaurants.

No t is an ok restaurant. Great for the view. Okay for the food. We had the vegetable soup and shrimp casserole. read more

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My wife wants to take pictures with Hagia Sophia then we come. You need make a reservation otherwise you will not find a good table in 3rd floor. The view is good and my wife is happy. Food is ok but price is a little bit higher which is understandable. Fried fish is good choice and watch out seagull, they might fly to steal your food. read more

Seven Hills Seafood Restaurant - Seafood Near Me - Istanbul, 34

This is by far the best place in Istanbul downtown to have lunch or dinner. The food is excellent and reasonably prices (by Westerners standards and expectations anyway). We were four people and had several courses including samplers and red fish cooked 'their' style, beer and Turkish drinks for about $140 including tips. But the best thing is to dine on the roof (make reservations) as you'll have amazing view of the Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque and the Bosphorus Straight itself. read more

A must visit for the view alone. The food isn't amazing by any means, and everything is overpriced. You can sip on a glass of wine or enjoy their huge pieces of calamari (the fried is better than their grilled), but you must go here if you're looking to view the Hagia Sophia and/or the Blue Mosque. The best time to go is at Golden Hour (1 hour before sunset), then stay until the lights come on at both the mosques. Take pictures of both and both times, and you have yourself a worthwhile stop. The 5 stars is for the view and the service. My friend and I ordered wine and tea, respectively, and stayed here for a couple of hours just snapping away. Not one peep from them. It does get cold at night, and they supply relatively heavy blankets. I do suggest still bringing a jacket if the weather is chilly. read more

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The rooftop at this restaurant is gorgeous. The sunset is unbeatable and you can see both the Blue Mosque and the Hagia Sophia as you enjoy some wine and your meal. It feels very elegant and upscale, true luxury. The food itself is very expensive and the portions are small, and it's not in keeping with the prices in the surrounding area. You're paying a premium for the primo location, which I would say is worth it... Especially if your hotel isn't in Sultanahmet and doesn't have a rooftop, as many do! The wait staff here, as well, is supremely friendly. When I talked to them about my research, one of them even offered to help me with it... Above and beyond the waitstaff duty, to say the least! read more

If you're looking for a rooftop view of Sultanahmet, you MUST stop by here. The Seven Hills Restaurant is located in the Seven Hills Hotel (surprise!) and on the 4th floor (rooftop - surprise!). What's really cool is that you get the opportunity to look at the main attractions (Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque) as well as the Bosphorus and the Asian side of Istanbul. I knew sunset time would be more ideal to come here, but I am antisocial and wanted to avoid the crowd so chose to come here early the morning. They open at 7:30am but they let me in earlier because I must've looked lonely and frostbitten standing outside. They serve breakfast buffet style. It was fine - nothing really stood out to me, but the service was great and the Turkish coffee was superb. It's fixed price so you can order more than one... just saying! I would give it 5 stars but I'd have to try dinner as the breakfast was just OK. The view is immaculate though and I do plan on coming back if I visit Istanbul again. If you have time and want to take a great picture, this is the place to be! You can even copy what I did with the Turkish coffee and one of the monuments in the background. Just looking out for you - we homies :) read more

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The views of Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque are unparalleled! That alone is reason enough to head up to the terrace, but the 360 views of the city and the water are incredible too. The servers were friendly and offered to take my photo since I was traveling solo, and many stopped by to chat in English, all smiles. I only came up for Turkish coffee one morning and apple tea another, both were standard and maybe slightly over priced but it's to be expected for the location and view. Certainly worth a visit if you're near! read more

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