Only one waiter and makes very good recommendations regarding what they have fresh that day. En savoir plus .
A shop who sells many kinds of cheeses from Anatolian or all over the world - Tip: Buy sandwiches here and start walking through Istanbul. En savoir plus .
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! En savoir plus .
Some of the good appetizers include trials of the classic kebabs made with fish instead of lamb meat, strongly recommended. En savoir plus .
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. En savoir plus .
Recommendable; “Tarama” (salted fist roe), sour marinated seabass and pickled tunny. En savoir plus .
Dessert menu with Turkish coffee is a must! Please notice the cups that they serve Turkish coffee in, they are fine collector’s pieces. En savoir plus .
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. En savoir plus .
Nowadays, İskender Paydaş who is a very well known composer, performs on Fridays. Highly recommended. En savoir plus .
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. En savoir plus .
Favorite beer is Bomonti Unfiltered and the snacks basket goes well with it. Also for dinner “Bomonti Lokum” worths a try. En savoir plus .
As a starter, try salad with hummus and Turkish sausage with pistachio - Great and refreshing. The view is also breathtaking! En savoir plus .
Desserts; This is what they are famous for! Muhallebi (milk pudding), chocolate dessert, baklava and cake selections should be tried to your liking. En savoir plus .
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. En savoir plus .
They serve small portions of different local desserts. But instead, you can ask for chocolate souffle, which is excellent. En savoir plus .
Beside stewed octopus the grilled shrimps or rice with bass is recommendable anytime. En savoir plus .
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. En savoir plus .
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. En savoir plus .
Kiki has events for each day of the week and especially this makes them famous En savoir plus .
It’s all about the taste of meat and don´t forget to make a reservation. En savoir plus .
Try their daily home-made patisseries or special cocktails in the evenings. En savoir plus .
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. En savoir plus .
Beatrice is a chocolate cake with cream and lots of fruits... No need to say any more En savoir plus .
Carefully selected ingredients: Octopus from Cunda, olive oil, Aegean herbs from Izmir or red wine from Edirne - Fantastic! En savoir plus .
When you order a bottle of wine, their nice cheese platter including grapes and cracker is free En savoir plus .
Their fish soup is probably the best in town. You can consult the stuff about what’s the best catch of the day. En savoir plus .
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 En savoir plus .
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. En savoir plus .
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! En savoir plus .
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. En savoir plus .
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! En savoir plus .
Zencefil is good for a nice and tranquil afternoon, or happy hour drink En savoir plus .
Turkish style cooked rice (called ‘pilav’) with ‘karniyarik’, another lovely Turkish dish prepared with minced beef and aubergine is always a good duet En savoir plus .
Offers a snack with a nice hot Turkish tea, or a mint lemonade with their infamous wet chocolate cake. En savoir plus .
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. En savoir plus .
Go down to a small courtyard downstairs where you can enjoy a late-afternoon beer. En savoir plus .
The olive oil they use in their salads and other little entry dishes, is their own produce from their own olive grove in Mudanya En savoir plus .
This place offers a lovely ‘people watching’ opportunity and listen to the fishmongers’ loud and inviting shouts En savoir plus .
The Institute organizes cooking classes for amateurs and culinary tours to various cities of Turkey. They also have half-day culinary walking tours. En savoir plus .
Best thing to do would be joining in the inspiring and delicious adventures of the chef. En savoir plus .
Their leather and suede pieces are especially creative, and they rate high on an investment value scale. En savoir plus .
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. En savoir plus .
The structure is so unique and rare that it dominates the skyline of the city. En savoir plus .
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 En savoir plus .
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. En savoir plus .
Find genres from World Music to Jazz, electronic to classical. It’s a must stop for all music lovers. En savoir plus .
This is all you need for a lunch and believe me it will take you through the day. En savoir plus .
If you have a chance then visit the Yedikule Museum to see the documented cannon balls and get the feeling of the conquest. En savoir plus .
If you are looking for books to buy about Turkey, translated Turkish authors etc Pandora is the best spot for you En savoir plus .
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. En savoir plus .
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! En savoir plus .
The hotel’s terrace bar is one of the best places to grab an afternoon drink En savoir plus .
The food here is also delightful – old favorites are coupled with not-so-familiar mezes En savoir plus .
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. En savoir plus .
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. En savoir plus .
Age-old plane trees, good tea, soft breeze, and the water runs just a couple of meters away from your table. En savoir plus .
Don’t resist the temptation to try out many flavors – and keep an eye on the seasonal offerings En savoir plus .
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. En savoir plus .
Try the classic menu is 3 pieces of shish, ezme (spicy tomato salad) and hot turnip juice. Tea is complimentary as always En savoir plus .
Try the triangle shaped pastry and fried liver are house specialties or the fresh fish. En savoir plus .
No need to say that customers are Beşiktaş supporters and the atmosphere is not much different than in a stadium. En savoir plus .
Tip for a classic menu is dry beans, rice and pickles En savoir plus .
Place for the locals to get their coffee. Mandabatmaz is one of few places to enjoy the genuine Turkish coffee taste. En savoir plus .
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. En savoir plus .
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. En savoir plus .
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 En savoir plus .
If you’re near Bebek, make sure you don’t miss Mini Dondurma – literally, don’t miss it -always natural and seasonal ice-cream. En savoir plus .
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. En savoir plus .