It's a typical tourist restaurant. They offer something that looks familiar to just about everyone…read more We had the lamb kebab which was good but not notable. I wouldn't go out of my way to this place, but it hit the spot for a quick bite.

Full bar and family friendly. Can it get better?…read more The Big Chefs restaurant chain is scattered throughout Turkey. This restaurant's location is in the chic neighborhood of Şişli, Istanbul. There are plenty of expensive shops, cafes and restaurants in the immediate vicinity. Also, it is within easy walking distance from Maçka Democracy Park, which is in a cool little valley. The food at Big Chefs is tasty. They sell fresh juices and yummy desserts. Be aware that it can get quite crowded sometimes. However, the time I was here, it was super pleasant and quite a lot of open tables. A family friendly atmosphere means you'll often see parents bringing little children here for a meal. What I like about this location is it is next door to a cinema. So, it is a great place to come for a meal or dessert before or after your film.

Came here for lunch in the Sultanahmet area - this restaurant was easy walking distance from Hagia…read moreSophia and the Blue Mosque. Between 2 people, we ordered 1 chicken dish, 1 beef dish, and 1 soda - total before tip came to 57 TL or ~27 Canadian dollars. The plate comes with the meat, pita, and small portion of rice and salad. Service was efficient. The meal was filling and the chicken was juicy, though it definitely would have been better with some sauce or gravy.

Stopped in for a quick lunch that was 63 TL. My cousin got the Karisik Gozleme which is a spinach…read moreand cheese filled flatbread or crepe like dish and I tried the Kuzu Pirzola. The dish was flavorful and presentation was nice, but the lamb was tough to cut through.

Scammers that tricks tourists into food display which is overpriced. Food is oily and bland. We…read morespent $150 USD on 3 plates and a kebab. Sad that the vendors in Istanbul represent their city and country this way.

Everything Ashley said in her review. This place is great and if you're in the area, make sure to…read morecheck it out.

Amazing authentic local shop!…read more Pros: great kofte kabob that rivals the much more pricey locations. Value is great , prices are fair and very reasonable. Enjoyed everything they had on menu. The chicken was tasty, the rice was fresh, both the soups were great. The plates are large and accompany two side items. The signature item is the kofte kabob. Literally amazing all for 24 lira (less than 5 us). You can get the mix plate for 80 lira which is equivalent to $17. The same item at other places usually goes for 200. The inside decor is nice and authentic , on the side streets of the famous shopping area. They also gave us samples of food to taste as well as complementary desert! Cem served us and was very nice. Cons: honestly for the value there really isn't a con to mention...by far amazing value for the location and taste. Novelty: nice location and great tasting made to order food at a great value!

It is a decent restaurant, a bit expensive for the quality. The ambiance and garden is lovelyread more

Ok we actually loved this place! There were so many good options for my friend who is vegan and…read moreeverything was absolutely delicious. I left so stuffed and happy. Yes it was a bit pricey, but that's kind of the theme in Istanbul I've found, but the quality of everything made it very worth it. I've been thinking about the marinated garlic and onions for weeks!!

There are two turkish restaurants with nearly identical menus one block apart (around a corner)…read more This is not the good one! This is a factory, and the diner is riding on the assembly line. Service was unfriendly - three different servers and none greeted us, none made eye contact. Within the hour, three glasses fell from a waiter's tray near us, one of them shattering and bouncing up onto a table where people were eating, but no one offered to replace their meals. The food here is mediocre. Nothing memorable. We ordered rice (twice) and the second time were told they were out. Meat had little flavor. They made a drink that was good, and we ordered a second one that was terrible. Bartender shift change, and the second one just made things up (wrong liquor, wrong flavoring). We left it on the table after a sip and instead of taking the charge off the menu, the waiter replaced it with a drink that was marginally better (still the wrong liquor). Go around the corner to Nisantasi Baskose, where the menu is pretty much the same, the food is 3x better, the service 5x better and it's a quieter atmosphere, at the same price.

Even at 2pm you can come and have your breakfast. And the breakfast served is very rich in…read morevarieties. Must try!

Because of the Galatasaray's game the place was packed. I understand that place was busy but this…read moredoesn't mean that you guys can serve cold food and giving poor service. I ordered Alinazik which is smoked eggplant dish over grilled kebab. The kebabs taste was ok but the eggplant was super blend, and not fresh. We asked 3 times bread for the table but came super late. It was an extremely terrible experience. I'm not planning to go again. Not recommended!!!