This was my first night in Istanbul and I eased tired from traveling from cappadocia earlier in the…read moreday. This restaurant was close to my hotel and had great reviews on Yelp. When I arrived there was only one other customer inside. The restaurant decor was cute and I very comfortable. The staff were friendly and welcoming. This spot was a bit pricey just like most of the restaurants in this touristy area. I had certain Turkish entrees i wanted to try during my vacation. I ordered the Iskender kebab which is beef and pita bread covered with tomato sauce with yogurt on the side. I ordered a side salad to go with it. The dish was very delicious as you can tell in one of my pics. I chatted with some of the staff about life in Istanbul. I was offered some complimentary pomegranate tea before I left and it hit the spot. This is definitely a place to check out when you're in the area.

A MUST TRY. As an American, I have been SO impressed with food here in Turkey and if you are in the…read morearea, this restaurant is an absolute MUST-TRY if you're looking for great food. I had some of THEE BEST chicken kebab I've ever had in this country here. The beef kebab was also tender and flavorful. You cannot go wrong with any of these! The service was quick and prompt, and the servers were great at making recommendations. I came here in the winter so we sat indoors which felt a bit cramped however, there is also outdoor seating during the nicer weather months. If I'm ever back here in Istanbul, I would definitely come back. And if you're reading this, you NEED to try the Old Ottoman!

hold up! Shut the front door! Slap your momma!…read more This place is THAT good. We first walked by on a late night coming from Taksim square and I was surprised to find this clean and stylish lokanta packed with late night partygoers. With the large groups of people enjoying their food I made a note to come back. We ended up eating here six times during our week in Istanbul. The food was cheap and plentiful! Çorba or soup was the best only 1.50 TL. I liked that they had a community atmosphere and the checkered floor reminds me of times gone past!! Its located down Istikal street on a side street. If your heading away from Taksim square then its on your right.

Charming cafe with a very relaxed atmosphere despite it being super close to a busy area. Food is…read morealways great.

Great atmosphere, decor and celebrity status as the local hangout of famous photographer, Ara…read moreGüler. Food is generally ok, coffee (6,5TL) and cake (13TL) are a little mediocre. Service is not very personal.

I think it was pretty awesome! Cheap, delicious food. Especially liked the one with eggplants in it.read more

Amazing Turkish breakfast. Talking about colorful table with lots of delicious food. We chose the…read moreTurkish breakfast which comes with a variety of plates ( Shakshouka, potatoes, sujuk, eggs with sujuk, eggs with meat, cheese with Simit for dips, etc.). The food tastes great and the table setting is very appealing. The restaurant itself is very cute. Reminds me a bit of Alice's tea cup in NYC but Turkish style. Tea is unlimited here and they have it on the table. It kinda made the table warm though. The grandmas at the front and working in the place are so cute and sweet spreading flowers and kisses to people coming in. They also offer you an assortment of jams when they see you're done eating. The waiter was extremely helpful as it was our first time and the whole crew are just on point. A must visit restaurant if you're visiting Istanbul and looking for a breakfast/brunch place.

Nothing like it used to be. They took Orange juice to every table but ours. We had to ask before…read morethey would remember to bring it. The eggs were served in small individual pans( for one ) and we were three people. we had to ask for things to be brought and they forgot one even though they would say it would come up right away. We would not have minded paying if they served what they were supposed to serve. They are definitely cutting corners on the food items!! The price was too high for what they served. The waiters were too busy socializing than attending tables. One waiter was rolling a cigarett tobacco for a table!!! Just totally different from what they used to be. Never going back!!!

First... the red wine was served warn, around 25-27 celcius... had to cool in ice bucket for 10…read moreminutes we could drink...Not acceptable !!! all the rest was very good, very nice atmosphere , very good service (friendly, polite but neither fast nor knowledgable...) Loved the somon tartar...And seafood linguini... Cats all around the place...lovely...

Definitely recommend anyone who's looking for a nice dinner in a fresh air…read more Enjoyed the atmosphere, the service and of course the main dish; duck, and killed it with a hot chocolate cake and ice cream.

This place was close to my hotel and of course there were attendants trying to usher me and anyone…read moreelse who walked by to sit down and order. I fell for it because I was starving. I got a chicken kebab and it didn't have much flavor. It came with undercooked French fries. At least the stray cats were fat and happy. It wouldn't have been so bad if the men weren't so aggressive when trying to flirt with me. It's so obvious they are after someone with a U.S., U.K., or Euro passport. Even the old married ones. I kept trying to pay and leave and they kept bringing me additional cups of free tea.

The people outside were enticing us to come inside and we were tired from the airport and…read moreperishing. I'm really glad we ended up coming here because the prices weren't too bad and the food was pretty good as well! It was very healthy as well as an adequate portion size that would make you full. Served all spoke English and were very accommodating when having us split the check, overall a good experience as a first timer in turkey!

İ like this place due great food and high quality of service. However, last week i have noticed…read morethat price sky rocketed, and fewer customers around. İ decided to give a break for a while. Perhaps , they become more reasonable.

From the owner: Et & Kebap Restaurantread more