We have to agree with other reviewers - this was absolutely the worst experience we have had in a long time. Restaurant was suggested and reccomended by our hotel (The Conrad). Highly unfriendly staff. We asked for the traditional meze and what was quite literally dumped on the table was a mishmash of items that could not be discerned because... more

we recently stayed in Istanbul for 10 days and ate out lunch and dinner most days. This was our most disappointing meal. The location is beautiful but the service was poor, with the staff surly and bordering on being rude. The food was bland and uninspiring especially given this is the top end of the market. I would not recommend... more

You go here for the setting and location, food could be improved; although my wife was very pleased with her main dish I was disappointed in mine (lamb). Service was very good. Bring a jacket or shawl if you are seated outside and there is a breeze off the river. The location is magical. Leave lots of time to get... more

I would like to take the time to write on my wonderful experience at the Feriye Lokantasi Restaurant. My friends, Antoinette Harris, Ira Serapio & Jonnie Crews and I dined at the restaurant on October 27, 2008. We were treated like royalty. I was celebrating my 44th birthday. The service and atmosphere was exceptional. Thanks, for the wonderful hospitality. The... more

The first impression was great. Place is so nice, with great view on the Bosphorus. Staff is very nice and efficient. Problem was concerning the food : As an appetizer, I had an octopus with cinnamon. Some little small pieces of octopus, and many pieces of anchoy... Then, duck with glazed pommegranate and a mushroom purée...Duck meat was second choice,... more

Ask a local about the Feriye and the answer will always be the same: very good. Indeed it is. Expensive? Absolutely. But after a candlelit dinner for two by the edge of the sea, just below the Bosphorus Bridge and having the Ortakoy mosque as background, you simply will not want to leave it. The service is impeccable; the decor,... more

Fantastic restaurant. Food was fabulous, atmosphere briliant, location superb. Located adjacent to the Bosphorus bridge between the front of a palatial neo classical building and the Bosphorus. We visited one evening in early September and dined outside. It was short sleeve weather all evening until we left at 11:30. If you wish to visit using public transport, I suggest you... more

I was in Istanbul just last week, went to this restaurant as it was ranked first and honestly, it was so so. The starters were nice, but as for food, I had chicken and it was so so. I had creme brule for dessert which again, I have had better ones. The view is great, but the food is really... more

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