One of our favorite kebab places in the whole city and an oasis of calm in the bustling Grand Bazaar. Try the kunefe dessert. Подробнее.
We recommend the pumpkin spread meze. All grill items are fantastic - try chicken wings (kanat) or lamb chops (pirzola). Reservations recommended. English menu available. Подробнее.
Get ayva tatlısı (quince desert topped with kaymak) when it's in season in autumn. Подробнее.
A great lunch spot. Serves high-quality döner and lots of other homey Turkish dishes. Подробнее.
Serving one of our favorite street foods, içli köfte. The savory snack consisting of a bulgur wheat shell filled with ground meat, onion, parsley and spices, is handmade upstairs by Fatma Hanım. Подробнее.
A specialty café near Taksim serving a wide variety of gazoz (Turkish soft drinks). Offering 14 different kinds, the menu includes notes on the flavor, history and origin of each producer. Подробнее.
The baked beans are among the best we’ve had in Istanbul. This restaurant also serves up other Black Sea specialties, including muhlama (a sort of Turkish fondue), stuffed chard leaves and corn bread. Подробнее.
The "wet burger" is a sinful pleasure at 2am. Doused with an oily, tomato-based sauce, the garlicky patties are left to incubate in a glass-lined burger hamam, where the bun becomes greasy and chewy. Подробнее.