This restaurant was highly recommended by guidebooks. I think it is overhyped. We had much better meals in Istanbul. They put a cover charge of 2 liras per person for bread and water irrespective of what you had. We were 8 people (including 4 young children) and hence we just thought that cover charge was unnecessary. The food was average... more

You cannot smoke or have alcohol here, they dont serve late (until 22:30 and at 23:00 they want you to leave), also they dont serve in the middle of the day during ramazan, but the food is A-M-A-Z-I-N-G. Unforgettable. more

My husband and I had our Sunday lunch here during our holidays in May. We learned about this restaurant through www.tripadvisor.com and found it quite disappointed. Limited of choice, taste is fair but definitely over priced. Desert is acceptable. Not really recommend as Antep restaurant is better in the town! more

My husband and i went there on our second night in Istanbul after being recommended by our Turkish friend. We paid nearly 50 liras for a few vegetable mezes(i can't remember exactly how many but definitely not more than 4 small portions), one small plate of pilaf rice and two non alcoholic drinks. Too much. more

Supposed to be the best food in Istanbul according to a guidebook, but seemed fairly average to us. The flavors are not out of the ordinary. Service was okay but not first rate attentive. $50 for two people (no alcohol) seems too much for Turkey though, especially for the overall experience. Skip this place and go to Hala on Istiklal... more

Have been here a few times and tried different things on the menu. The food has always been excellent...they use high quality ingredients and meats, prepared with care and cooked for just the right amount of time. The result is a beautifully presented meal with great flavour. The portions may be a little big though so unless you have a... more

excellent variety of traditional Turkish food. prices are for tourists. more

Yes, thıs ıs a gret place and the food ıs excellent. But, beware... check the prıce before agreeıng to a buffet servıce (they offer to make any combınatıon). I got a bıll for 39 TLY !! Then, my waıter asked ıf I wanted fresh Pomegranted juıce. I saıd no thanks, but he brouht ıt anyway. I thought ıt was then... more

This place has been around since 1888. The kitchen is traditional ottoman, with an open visable kitchen. It is very busy and efficiant,but not romantic. Good and friendly service. Please note that this is one of the places NOT serving any alcohol. more