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.

This was probably the biggest disappointment of all the meals we had during our entire Turkey trip…read more Had seafood here but it was nothing to write home about. Diners seated outside were all smoking so we had to sit indoors and that was a bit annoying as well.

I was disappointed with this place. The mezzes are all right and the fish is fresh, but I found the…read moreservice to be pretty bad. I brought a friend and we were treated badly because we were a group of two. There were no previous reservations and the servers tried to put us in a spot we didn't want. I wouldn't go back.

Fantastic restaurant, very nice staff, not expensive, high quality, great atmosphere. Best…read morerestaurant experience in Istanbul for us - especially if you get tired of all the kebabs and need something vegetarian.

My family and I went here during a visit to Turkey and I don't know if it was because we were…read moreforeigners, but the service was top tier. I think Turkey is just on another level of treatment in terms of hospitality. Plus, food was amazing. Everything was delicious and healthy and the workers were extremely friendly and warm. Highly recommend if you're looking for a bit more upscale in the area!

I ate at this traditional Turkish restaurant when I went to Istanbul for work…read more There were about 40 of us in a long dining table and the service was pleasing and quick given that there were a lot of us and they had to take care of their other customers. Once seated, appetizers came right away: hummus, bread, pide, olives, and aubergine. For the main entree, there was this fall of the bone chicken with rice. It was a flashy eventful entrance for the chickens. They took out a cart that had three covered plates, lit it up, and then took down the covers. I couldn't really see because I was a bit far. But was it was quite a show! Then WALA. There was chicken inside. This chicken. I don't know how they made it, I'm guess it's salted-baked chicken but it was the softest and most fall of the bone chicken I've eaten. We also got the A Meter Pasa Kebab. Meter stick kebab is the dish to order. You won't be disappointed. Everyone in my table was quite entertained. To be frank, it was my first time seeing a kebab this long. The meat was tender, crunchy, and juicy. It's fall of the bone yummy too! The bread at the bottom of the meat seeped up all the juice which made it 10x tastier. For deserts, I had Kunefe, a traditional Turkish dessert made-up of cheese and drizzled with syrup, and Turkish tea. It tasted a bit tangy due to the orange blossom added to the syrup. Overall, I highly recommend this place! I am a fan. I'm definitely eating here again when I go back to Istanbul.

Saraykapı Restoran is a great family-friendly place with warm, welcoming, and attentive staff. The…read moreservice is impeccable, and the team always makes guests feel comfortable and well taken care of. The food was generally good, and it's a nice touch that they offer complimentary appetizers, which we really appreciated. The standout for us was the baklava dusted with cocoa powder and soaked in milk--it was absolutely mouthwatering and delicious, and definitely something I'd order again. We also tried the shawarma, which was okay. The beef was a bit too oily for our taste, and the pickles were quite salty. The fries were decent, though not particularly memorable. Another highlight is the kids' playroom, along with the animation and entertainment available on weekends, making it a wonderful option for families with children. The only downside is that water is now charged separately, whereas it used to be complimentary. Other than that, we had a very pleasant experience and would be happy to visit again.

The service is nice, very Turkish experience to try the Turkish plates. I wanted to try Authentic…read morefood and this place was a good choice

Very good restaurant, very good ambience, very good design, service was good, restrooms were clean,…read moreI also like the food very much. It is very pricey, but food is delicious.

Good quality service & tasty food. Amazing view on the Bosphorus. Hardworking and kind staff…read more Carpark available.

Its a rip off , very very expensive prices...they bring half size of octopus and charged full…read moreprice, they bring one portion of eggplant salad , and charge 2 portion prices, even if you dont drink and eat fish ( just mezes ) you will pay fortune. stay away this place total rip offff

Excellent restaurant with an American style menu. They serve steaks, burgers, fajitas, salads,…read morechicken dishes and a large list of cocktails & wines. Fantastic seating, menu in all English, good prices & service. We showed up on a Sunday night near 10pm and they were still open. It's about .5miles from Galata Tower up hill. Very cool place, tasty food and I think it is worth a visit if in New City area of Istanbul.

Very bad service.. most workers are masters in pretending that they didn't hear you!! It happens…read moreevery time!