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!

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

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

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.

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!

When we dined here in April of 2025, this restaurant had re-branded to TERE This is an excellent…read morechoice for upscale atmosphere, high quality Turkish cuisine, and an excellent view of the Bosphorus. We were staying at the Intercontinental and walked about 8 mins to get there. White table cloths, we ordered more food than we could consume and bill was $120US including service. Note....everything we ordered could be shared between two people...keep in mind when placing your order. This is a great value and I can highly recommend

Topaz offers one of the most scenic dining experiences you can get in Istanbul! Come an hour before…read moresunset to make the most of the views and make a reservation for a table by the window. The menu has ample variety, offering both Turkish and Western dishes. Great cocktail selection as well.

Found this place on the Michelin app as a bib gourmand recommended spot close to us. 70€ per person…read morefor probably 3lbs of food and unlimited drinks. Truly an experience and worth it. Staff was excellent. We dined early and hadn't googled the spot, and only saw diners with the stater assortment so thought that was the meal. Still excellent. Then many more courses came out, we were very very full. Second course was a stuffed pita with one octopus tentacle (excellent), third was calamari and something else I forget, fourth was a full fish that we elected to skip for being so full, and dessert was a coconut puff (to die for) and an apricot dish with ice cream. I would go back. The ambience is also very very cute in both the house and the garden. Lively and green without being buggy. Amazing evening!

A hidden (at least geographically within the winding back streets of Istanbul) GEM. We went with…read morethe 12-course tasting menu at the owner's recommendation, and everything was top notch.

Nicole Istanbul was an absolutely memorable experience. The 10 course tasting menu was unique in…read morethat each dish was layered with native spices and seasonings that felt very intentional. I left full and satisfied but never uncomfortable, which is key for a truly well-executed tasting menu. The service was impeccable from start to finish, and the wine pairings were on point with every single course. If you are in Istanbul and looking for a romantic date night or an elevated solo dining experience, this is where you want to go!!!

We ended our trip in Istanbul at Nicole and I am so glad we did. We came during Ramadan on a…read moreweekday so it wasn't busy at all. We got one of the best seat next to the window overlooking both the Asian and European side of Istanbul. The ambiance is romantic and classy. We opted for the smaller course menu but the chef surprised us with 3 different courses. It was the perfect amount of food. We didn't want to do the wine pairing and just ordered 1 glass for each and it was enough to last us the whole experience. We came around 6:45pm so we could see daytime, sunset, and night time from the window seats. We left around 9:30pm so I would allocates about 3 hour for your experience. This was such a wonderful experience and well worth the splurge!