Only one waiter and makes very good recommendations regarding what they have fresh that day. Leia mais.
A shop who sells many kinds of cheeses from Anatolian or all over the world - Tip: Buy sandwiches here and start walking through Istanbul. Leia mais.
Best beans which are cooked very slowly and the butter adds to the taste and smell or try their rice pudding - tell the waiter to add everything, which means honey and nuts on top! Leia mais.
Some of the good appetizers include trials of the classic kebabs made with fish instead of lamb meat, strongly recommended. Leia mais.
They make the exceptional “Çöp Şiş”, small lamb meats marinated in milk and oil, like no where else. Make sure that the mixed kebab includes at least çöp şiş, Adana and eggplant kebab. Leia mais.
Recommendable; “Tarama” (salted fist roe), sour marinated seabass and pickled tunny. Leia mais.
Dessert menu with Turkish coffee is a must! Please notice the cups that they serve Turkish coffee in, they are fine collector’s pieces. Leia mais.
Early morning tip: Ask the waiter to buy you some simits from the breakfast house across the street instead of the bread they serve at Ortaköy Kahvaltı Evi. Leia mais.
Nowadays, İskender Paydaş who is a very well known composer, performs on Fridays. Highly recommended. Leia mais.
Istanbul Pale Ale is a traditional English cask Ale, Haliç Gold is a spicy and strong ale, B4 is a more bitter beer. They are all served in their own special glasses. Leia mais.
Favorite beer is Bomonti Unfiltered and the snacks basket goes well with it. Also for dinner “Bomonti Lokum” worths a try. Leia mais.
As a starter, try salad with hummus and Turkish sausage with pistachio - Great and refreshing. The view is also breathtaking! Leia mais.
Desserts; This is what they are famous for! Muhallebi (milk pudding), chocolate dessert, baklava and cake selections should be tried to your liking. Leia mais.
All pizzas are excellent and the calzones are great as well. Their signature dish is pizza with Nutella. It is self explanatory and a good choice for a dessert. Leia mais.
They serve small portions of different local desserts. But instead, you can ask for chocolate souffle, which is excellent. Leia mais.
Beside stewed octopus the grilled shrimps or rice with bass is recommendable anytime. Leia mais.
The secret of Nusr-Et Steakhouse; They know how to choose and cook the meat and they know the best combinations of meats and spices. Leia mais.
Extremely wide breakfast menu and you must try pizzas and Tuscana chicken durum. Then a homemade cheesecake with lemon and caramel will go very well. Leia mais.
It’s all about the taste of meat and don´t forget to make a reservation. Leia mais.
If you like quesadillas or wraps, you love tantuni. It is a hot lavaş wrap consisting of julienned lamb stir-fried on a sac on a hint of cottonseed oil. Leia mais.
Beatrice is a chocolate cake with cream and lots of fruits... No need to say any more Leia mais.
Carefully selected ingredients: Octopus from Cunda, olive oil, Aegean herbs from Izmir or red wine from Edirne - Fantastic! Leia mais.
When you order a bottle of wine, their nice cheese platter including grapes and cracker is free Leia mais.
Their fish soup is probably the best in town. You can consult the stuff about what’s the best catch of the day. Leia mais.
You shouldn’t miss ‘Köfte-ekmek’(Meat ball & bread) and ‘sausage from the butcher’, the two most traditional Turkish street foods served in a magical form Leia mais.
Saturdays they have happy hours between 17:00 – 21:00, again Saturdays after dinner there is DJ music till 02:00 in the morning, making it quite a party place. Leia mais.
Best version of ‘pides’ are ‘Karadeniz Pidesi’, that is the Black Sea type just as you find here. The delicious home made pickles served automatically are on the house! Leia mais.
A must; The famous Bozcaada Breakfast with various jams, and cheese brought from the Island, omelets served on pizza dough baked in stone oven, special pastries, and veggies. Leia mais.
Secrets: They de-gas the beans and slow cooked them. The tomato paste and butter is melted before coming together with beans and being placed in the oven for another hour so. Delicious! Leia mais.
Turkish style cooked rice (called ‘pilav’) with ‘karniyarik’, another lovely Turkish dish prepared with minced beef and aubergine is always a good duet Leia mais.
Offers a snack with a nice hot Turkish tea, or a mint lemonade with their infamous wet chocolate cake. Leia mais.
Order your Lahmacun with extra vegetables, parsley and tomatoes. They even have a ‘Lahmacun with aubergine’ option, which is a rare thing among kebab houses. Leia mais.
Go down to a small courtyard downstairs where you can enjoy a late-afternoon beer. Leia mais.
The olive oil they use in their salads and other little entry dishes, is their own produce from their own olive grove in Mudanya Leia mais.
This place offers a lovely ‘people watching’ opportunity and listen to the fishmongers’ loud and inviting shouts Leia mais.
The Institute organizes cooking classes for amateurs and culinary tours to various cities of Turkey. They also have half-day culinary walking tours. Leia mais.
Best thing to do would be joining in the inspiring and delicious adventures of the chef. Leia mais.
Their leather and suede pieces are especially creative, and they rate high on an investment value scale. Leia mais.
vegetables fried with beer, salmon on puff pastry, see bass with orange and pomegranate and their special steak with thin fries is totally amazing and homemade chocolate ice-cream with orange liqueur. Leia mais.
The structure is so unique and rare that it dominates the skyline of the city. Leia mais.
The Pierre Loti Cafe, atop the hill overlooking the shrine and the Golden Horn, is a wonderful place to enjoy the tranquility of the view Leia mais.
Get three slices of the original (the one with pistachios) and a glass of lemonade. By the way the lemonade is as delicious as the Baklava. Leia mais.
Find genres from World Music to Jazz, electronic to classical. It’s a must stop for all music lovers. Leia mais.
This is all you need for a lunch and believe me it will take you through the day. Leia mais.
If you have a chance then visit the Yedikule Museum to see the documented cannon balls and get the feeling of the conquest. Leia mais.
If you are looking for books to buy about Turkey, translated Turkish authors etc Pandora is the best spot for you Leia mais.
The co-owner Hulya Akal is a Japan passionate and her efforts are reflected on the food. It’s fresh, yummy and always fulfilling. You can have only ramen or udon or the whole deal. Leia mais.
If you’re in the mood for sweets, the chocolate and walnut cookie is amazing, as well as the apple-filled cookies and the tahinli çörek, a spiral tahini-dough pastry. Get it while it’s hot! Leia mais.
The hotel’s terrace bar is one of the best places to grab an afternoon drink Leia mais.
The food here is also delightful – old favorites are coupled with not-so-familiar mezes Leia mais.
Whether you’re looking for inspiring pieces of art, elegant or whimsical souvenirs to remember Istanbul by; this design shop is where you’ll find something for your taste. Leia mais.
English language books on Istanbul and Turkey are definitely worth checking out, and would make good literary souvenirs if you’re in the city only for a couple of days. Leia mais.
Age-old plane trees, good tea, soft breeze, and the water runs just a couple of meters away from your table. Leia mais.
Don’t resist the temptation to try out many flavors – and keep an eye on the seasonal offerings Leia mais.
Great detail about SALT is its rooftop garden (the “edible estate”) – visitors are allowed to step into the patio and observe this mini-garden in the middle of the city rooftops. Leia mais.
Try the classic menu is 3 pieces of shish, ezme (spicy tomato salad) and hot turnip juice. Tea is complimentary as always Leia mais.
Try the triangle shaped pastry and fried liver are house specialties or the fresh fish. Leia mais.
No need to say that customers are Beşiktaş supporters and the atmosphere is not much different than in a stadium. Leia mais.
Tip for a classic menu is dry beans, rice and pickles Leia mais.
Place for the locals to get their coffee. Mandabatmaz is one of few places to enjoy the genuine Turkish coffee taste. Leia mais.
Karabatak offers a warm atmosphere, whether you want to chat with friends over cups of coffee or tea, or spend hours to read and write, this spot is ideal. Leia mais.
You’ll regret not starting off with the hearty fish soup. a thick soup with chunks of fish, vegetables and fresh herbs, a meal on its own. Leia mais.
Sentetik Sezar is pretty active on Facebook, check out their page to see if there’s something you like, message the shop and they’ll reserve the piece for you Leia mais.
If you’re near Bebek, make sure you don’t miss Mini Dondurma – literally, don’t miss it -always natural and seasonal ice-cream. Leia mais.
Head to Kale to have the ultimate breakfast in a casual atmosphere. Don’t forget finishing off with Turkish coffee while watching the ships go by. Leia mais.