İstanbul
Tips and Suggestions
Our Recommendations For Restaurants
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Armada Hotel’s Neighborhood
Sabahattin The Fisherman €€€
Tel: 0212 452 18 24
One of the New York Times favorites in Istanbul, is widely endorsed as
one of the best places to eat the freshest fish at the most reasonable
price. After leaving the Armada Hotel, turn left; when you see the small
square, turn left again… Reservation is a must!
http://www.balikcisabahattin.com
Giritli Istanbul €€€
Next to Armada Hotel. Tel: 0212 458 22 70 / 458 72 19
Old Sultanahmet house, with a health-conscious menu, fresh fish and delicious
appetizers. Offers a fixed menu with a focus on the finest fish, olive
oil, wild greens and herbs.
http://www.giritlirestoran.com
Karışmasen €€
Tel: 0212 517 68 92
70 years of presence in İstanbul traditional mezes cuisine. You may find
fresh fish and meat in any time of year. Only one street away from the
hotel towards the Sea of Marmara.
http://www.karismasen.com
Rami €€
Utangaç Sok. No: 6, Cankurtaran. Tel: 0212 517 65 93
Just opposite the Blue Mosque: local and international cuisine.
http://www.ramirestaurant.com/
Meat “Lamb Kebap” Specialists
Hamdi €€
Next to the Spice Bazaar, Eminönü. Tel: 0212 528 0390
One of the best kebab restaurants in the Old City, with views of Karaköy
and the imposing Galata Tower.
http://www.hamdirestorant.com.tr
Beyti €€€
Orman Caddesi No:8, Florya. Tel: 0212 663 2990
The best grilled lamb in Istanbul: kebabs and Turkish desserts..
http://www.beyti.com
Ottoman Kitchen Specialists
Bogaziçi Borsa Restaurant €€€
Lutfi Kirdar Kongre Merkezi (Lutfi Kirdar Convention Centre).
Tel: 0212 232 4201
Offers traditional Turkish dishes.
http://www.borsarestaurants.com/
Asitane €€€
Kariye Oteli, Kariye Camii Sok. No: 18, Edirnekapi. Tel: 0212 534 8414
One of the authentic representatives of Ottoman cuisine, Asitane offers
classical Turkish music during dinner as well.
http://www.asitanerestaurant.com
Pandeli €€€
Misir Çarşısı (Spice Bazaar), No:1, Eminönü, Tel: 0212 527 3909
Historic restaurant just inside the main entrance to the Spice Bazaar,
offering classical cuisine and famous for its sea bass cooked “en papillote”,
savory pastry with aubergine, and meats (döner kebab). Open only for lunch,
as of 11:30 am to 3:30 pm
http://www.pandeli.com.tr
Grandmother’s Cooking
Hünkar €€
Mim Kemal Öke Cd. No: 2 Nişantaşı. Tel: 0212 225 46 65.
Anatolian meals: Dried beans and pilav (rice), spinach stew, kebab with
aubergine purée, puff pastry with meat and vegetarian fillings and more...
Hacı Abdullah €€
Ağa Camii Yanı Sakızağacı Cad. No: 17 Beyoğlu. Tel: 0212 293 8561
Jars of colorful pickles line the walls as you enter this well-established
Beyoğlu eatery from a sidestreet off Istiklal Caddesi. Haci Abdullah has
been serving traditional Turkish and Ottoman fare for over a century.
http://www.haciabdullah.com.tr
Arslan €
Kapali Carsi yani (Next to Covered Bazaar). Tel: 0212 513 76 10
During your visit to the Covered Bazaar, you can lunch with the masters
of handicrafts.
Fish Specialists
Kumkapı Restaurants
Pleasant atmosphere inside the fishermen’s village.
Park Fora €€€€
Muallim Naci Cad. No: 134, Kuruçeşme. Tel: 0212 265 50 67
A nice fish restaurant alongside the Bosphorus.
http://www.parkfora.com
Doga Balık €€
Akarsu Cad. No: 46, Cihangir. Tel: 0212 243 36 56
We strongly recommend you to taste the salads made with greens herbs brought
from Mount Ida (Kazdağı). Grilled bonito is among the favorite dishes
of this restaurant, where you can encounter many of Cihangir's bohemian
artists and residents.
http://www.dogabalik.com.tr
Forsa Balık €€
Hacı Hüseyinağa Mah. Akıncı Sok. No:2/a Samatya Tel: 0212 586 70 70
A combination of a classic fish restaurant atmosphere and luxury. You
may have seasonal fresh fish, delicious appetizers and mezes frrom Agean
region of Turkey. Also another “Fasıl” option for Friday and Saturday
evenings.
http://www.forsabalik.com
International Chains and In Restaurants
360 €€€€
İstiklal Cad. Mısır Apt. K: 8 Beyoğlu. Tel: 0212 251 10 42
A 360° view of Istanbul from Pera.
http://www.360istanbul.com
Mikla €€€€
The Marmara Pera Meşrutiyet cad.167/185, Beyoglu. Tel: 0212 293 56 56
The latest "newborn" of chef Mehmet Gürs, with a splendid view
of Istanbul.
http://www.istanbulyi.com/index_eng.html
Topaz Restaurant €€€
İnönü cad. Ömer Avni Mah. No:50 Gümüşsuyu, Taksim.
Tel: 0212 249 40 40
Offers a rich pallette of Mediterranean cuisine and a breathtaking view
of Bosphorus.
http://www.topazistanbul.com
Hakkasan €€€€
Kanyon Shopping Center, Levent. Tel: 0212 319 88 00
The most assertive Far East cuisine restaurant in the city. Especially
Japanese cuisine.
Spice Market €€€€
Süleyman Seba cad. Akaretler, Beşiktaş (Within the "W Hotel")
Tel:0212 381 21 21
Chief Jean-Georges Vongerichten combines tastes all around the world with
South Asian cuisine.
Cafés
Ara €€
Tosbağa Sokak. No: 8 İstiklal Caddesi Beyoğlu. Tel: 0212 245 41 05
For a pleasant coffee-stop in Pera.
Şimdi €€
Asmalı Mescit No:9 Beyoglu. Tel: 0212 252 54 43
A friendly place where you can meet the citizens of Istanbul, good kitchen.
House Café €€€
Ortaköy Princess Hotel Dereboyu Cad. 36/38, Ortaköy.
Tel: 0212 227 60 10
Popular café in Ortaköy, near the Bosphorus.
http://www.thehousecafe.com.tr
Discos And Clubs
Babylon €€
Şehbender Sok. No:3, Asmalı Mescit. Tel: 212 292 73 68
Babylon is the premier live music club in İstanbul, with standing capacity
for 400. Babylon has a monthly program presenting music from the international
jazz, world music and electronica scene.
http://www.babylon-ist.com/
Crystal €€
Muallim Naci Cad. no: 107 Ortaköy. Tel: 0212 261 19 88
One of the best techno-discos in Istanbul.
http://www.clubcrystal.org/
Riddim €€
Sıraselviler cad. 69/1, Taksim. Tel: 0212 251 27 23
From latin music to hip-hop. Every kinds of dance of music is played.
http://www.riddim.com.tr
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