I would say the best tennis courts and ambience for tennis in Istanbul, huge grounds
The village is almost like as if it is something from a fairytale. So cute and peaceful. You can buy local produce and nibble on “gözleme” which is Turkish pancakes with vegetable filling
Right next door is a butchers which will serve you their delicious meatballs right there - conveniently priced. Need a car to get there
You pick your meat right from the stand, they will cook it for you, very customized. So delicious & fresh. It’s a no frills, family establishment so don’t expect anything fancy. Just go for the taste.
Delicious seafood, reasonable prices and good service. The bonus is that I saw their kitchen, it is so clean. They have valet service for your car
Could be the most ingenious architecture I have seen for a house of worship. Half of the mosque is under ground in harmony with the topography,
It is like being away from Istanbul. The smell of the sea, the fresh air, the fishermen boats. It is all so serene
Great view, wonderful service, delicious and very reasonable prices. Delicious seafood. Being in operation since 1947, it is quoted in the 100 historical restaurants of Turkey
It is in a historic building. It is free of charge. It is tastefully displayed. It is full of culture. Please visit
Simply the best wraps - love the beef wrap with home made lemonade. The place is tiny yet magical. Express service almost. Trust me what they serve is delicious
It is a huge complex with a private beach, beautiful green, lush grounds, clean and very pleasant staff. What I find incredible is the quality of the food which is excellent for an all inclusive hotel
My favourite Ottoman style restaurant. Really love the zaater tea and ma’amoul (kerebiç) - it’s beyond delicious. The price to quality ratio is great. The service is very friendly
The shows are mostly only in Turkish - yet all events/ theatres / shows are top-notch - their standards are high
I very much enjoy this arts venue despite the fact it is quite small. On the ground floor there is a small display area. The upper floors support an arts library, a cafe and a conference hall
I actually like this Starbucks shop as it is quite spacious and there is a terrace for smokers. The lighting is also quite funky. Cheers coffee
Nothing fancy, yet the price/quality is pretty decent. The food is not gourmet yet tasty. It is clean, the service is fairly fast and the prices fair. Love the walnut and cheese salad
Our local, mostly organic goods bazaar. There are also little stands for delicious food to grab on the go as well as jazz, coffee, fresh flowers, fruit and vegetables. Incredible with good company
The dishes are DELICIOUS and really quite inexpensive. They also make traditional Ottoman drink called şerbet according to the original recipe with the spices and all. The photo is of Mr Guler himself
It is right in the middle of the industrial zone - love the cosy feeling of the theatre. Small and cute. The seats are not numbered. The plays are always progressive
Love the architecture, love the cafe which plays French chansons, love the clientele who are mostly the intellectuals and love all the artsy events that take place. Need to submit ID to enter
Definitely my favourite bookstore-cqfe in Istanbul, not only for the books they stock, mostly artsy, for the crowd that gathers - wtiters, readers, intellectuals, journalists. we all end up chatting
