Nobody can resists a big plate of Kebab. Forget about the diet and look for the most delicious kebabs in the city. We listed best Istanbul kebab restaurants for you here.

Kosebasi

Köşebaşı which not only con­quered Istanbul but also ope­ned up to the world is one of our important brands. Mas­lak, Nişantaşı, Bağdat Stre­et and Levent are some of the branches the restaurant has in Istanbul. You may have some difficulty in deciding your meal at the place which has a very rich menu. Tarsu­si kebab, thin skewer, kebab with eggplants and Toros salad are among the flavors we advise you to have first. The bill per person is averagely between 70 and 80 Turkish Liras. The place is open from 12.00 to 24.00.

Address and phone: Çamlık Sok. No: 15 Levent/Istanbul, +9 0212 270 24 33

http://www.kosebasi.com.tr/

Mabeyin Restaurant

Mabeyin where the emperors hosted their guests once is a place that still keeps the spirit of the past. The most favorite products of Mabeyin that is a continuation of Çavuşoğlu Kebab and Baklava Restaurant that used to be located in Lale­li, are of course the kebabs. We advise you to try flavors such as kebab with eggplant, kebab with cracker, Alinazik and Ma­beyin rolls. You may find other meat alternatives besides kebabs such as entrecote, lamb medallion. The bill per person varies between 50 and 60 liras. It is open every day from 12.00 to 23.00

Address and phone: Eski Kısıklı Cad. No: 129 Kısıklı / Istanbul, +9 0216 422 5580

http://www.mabeyin.com/

Sahan Kebab Restaurant

Using “a kebab legend” saying for Sahan would not be wrong. The restaurant has branches in Acıbadem, Ataşehir, Cadde­bostan and Suadiye. Kebabs are of course among the mostly preferred meals. Minced meat kebab, Alinazik kebab, onion kebab are among the flavor we would advise you. The atmosphere in all branches is given as much importance as the flavors. It is open every day between 12.00 and 23.00.

Address and phone: Barbaros Mah. Halk Cad. No: 12 Ataşehir / Istanbul, +9 0216 315 36 36

http://en.sahan.com/

Tike Kebab Restaurant

Tike which serves in Istanbul since 1998 is a must in our list. The restaurant has branches in seven neighborhoods in Istanbul from Florya to “Saskin bakkal”. Of course many kebab alternatives are available in the menu. Yağlı kara, Tike thin skewer, Tike beyti kebab, ke­bab with cracker are among the delicious alternatives. You may give chance to pitas instead of kebabs too. We guarantee that you will not regret. The bill per person varies between 55 and 65 Turkish Liras. It is open every day from 11.30 to 01.00.

Address and phone: Beylerbeyi İskele Cad. No: 19, Beylerbeyi/ Istanbul, +9 0216 422 69 37

Uludag Et Lokantasi

Uludağ Meat Restaurant is an address where you can eat your “iskender” as the original “iskender”. One of the secrets of the restaurant whose history dates back to 1956 is that they are very careful in choosing the meat. Special Uludag Kebab and rice with mushrooms are a few of their specialties. Grill and salad alternatives have a wide place on the menu too. At the end of the meal a rich dessert menu awaits you. A bill per person varies between 50 and 100 Liras. It is open every day from 12.00 to 24.00.

Address and phone: Istanbul Cad. No: 12 Florya / Istanbul, +9 0212 624 95 90

Adana Yuzevler Kebab

It is an essential address for those who can’t do without Anatolian tastes and look for the flavor of real Adana Kebab. All the kebabs are appreciated for both their flavors and their presentation  We suggest you to taste appetizers such as humus (chickpeas puree), nut (little) lahmacun, içli köfte (stuffed mutton balls), çiğ köfte (raw meatball) and hot paste before eating kebab. The bill per person varies between 55 and 70 Turkish Liras. The place is open every day between 12.00 and 24.00.

Address and phone: Nispetiye Cad. No: 10 Etiler / Istanbul, +9 0212 287 01 01

Beyti Kebab Restaurant

It is possible to find many alternatives from cold dishes with olive oil to salads in the menu of Beyti which is serves since 1945. Beyti Kebab is one of the favorites. Flavors steak, fillet steak and kebab with yogurt are among the flavors that should be tasted. The bill per person varies between 100 and 130 Turkish Liras. It is open from 11.30 to 24.00.

Address and phone: Orman Sok. No: 8 Florya / Istanbul, +9 0212 663 29 90

Develi Kebab Restaurant

Develi which was born in Samatya, one of the oldest neighborhoods of Istanbul, has a feature of being an historical kebab house for more than 100 years old. The place which spreads to the distin­guished neighborhoods of the city has branches in Kalamış, Etiler, Ataşehir and Florya. We advise you to taste the flavors such as kebab on paste, paste salad, pilaki (cold white beans vinaigrette), raw meatball, abbagunnus (an eggplant meal) and muammara (an appetizer with garlic, walnut, and tomato paste). The bill per person is averagely between 50 and 70 Turkish Liras. It is open every day from 12.00 to 24.00.

Address and phone: Gümüşyüzük Sok. No: 7 Samatya / Istanbul, +9 0212 529 08 33

http://www.develikebap.com/eng/Default.aspx

Hamdi Restaurant

Hamdi Restaurant which is serves its guests for more than 50 years in Eminönü, offers the fundamental features of South East cuisine with success. The restaurant with a gorgeous Galata Brid­ge view is invaded by foreign tourists. At that place that is busy almost at every hour of the day, you may find a place for yourself on the terrace. Kebabs with poppy, cracker, tomatoes, Birecik, Urfa and kebab on paste are shown as favorites at the restaurant where kebab alternatives are quite rich. The bill per person varies between 60 and 75 Turkish Liras. It is open everyday between 12.00 to 24.00.

Address and phone: Tahmis Cad. Kalçın Sok. No: 17 Eminonu / Istanbul, +9 0212 528 0390

Kasibeyaz Kebab Restaurant

The place which serves as a huge flavor complex for long years is a favorite of not only neighborhood dwellers but also dwellers of Istanbul. The restaurant that has another branch in Yeniköy has a quite rich menu. Lahmacun, grand vizier ke­bab, spring kebab with vegetables  Urfa kebab with paste are among the flavors to be tasted. We advise you to order pumpkin dessert or künefe with cheese after the meal. The bill per person varies averagely between 80 and 90 Turkish Liras. It is open every day from 11.00 to 23.00.

Address and phone: Şenlikköy Çatal Sok No: 19 Florya / Istanbul, +9 0212 444 10 40

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Here are the legendary Istanbul restaurants which serve their guests with dishes cooked with special recipes.

Turkish Cuisine

Konyalı Kanyon

Konyalı that leaves 115 years behind is a worldwide famous Istanbul Restaurants. The first stop of Konyali that was established with Ahmet Doyuran’s efforts a century ago was Sirkeci. Konyali Kanyon and Topkapi Place branches appear as qualified addresses suitable for the magnificence of the brand. Flavors such as waterside kebab, grilled fillet steak, spinach dish with yogurt and rice, cabbage rolls, meatless dolma with cherries come into prominence. Prices of appetizers vary between 10 Liras and 20 Liras. Main dishes between 20 Liras and 40 Liras per person.

Konyali Kanyon – Istanbul Restaurant

Address and Phone: Büyükdere Caddesi No:185 K:1 Levent – Istanbul, +9 0212 353 04 50

http://www.konyalilokantasi.com/index.html

Pandeli Restaurant

Pandeli – Istanbul Restaurants

Pandeli that is offering services in spice bazaar is a 111 year old plane tree. The place which makes presence with its blue ceramic walls and its menu without compromise is followed closely with curiosity especially by foreigners. The name of Pandeli is coming from Pandeli Cobanoglu who is the founder of the Pandeli istanbul restaurants. Lamb tandoori, meat dish made with pureed eggplant, cold white beans vinaigrette, mixed Pandeli desert are among the flavors that we would advise you to have on your dining table. The amount paid in Pandeli per person varies between 40 and 100 Liras.

Address and Phone: Mısır Çarşısı, Eminönü Girişi, Eminönü – Istanbul, +9 0212 527 39 09

http://www.pandeli.com.tr/

Tarihi Subaşı Lokantası

Tarihi Subasi – Istanbul restaurants

The restaurant that was established in 1959 and is frequented highly by the artisans of the grand bazaar and Nuruosmaniye is specialized in homemade dishes. By saying homemade dishes of course we refer to flavors prepared with the influence of Turkish and ottoman cuisine. The restaurant has a branch in Eminönü, Ankara street. Meat dish made with pureed eggplant, lamb steam kebab, chard stew and spinach puree are among the significant specialties of Subasi. The prices for meat dishes are 15 Liras. Vegetables 9 and rice alternatives are 7 Liras.

Address and Phone: Çarşıkapı Nuruosmaniye Cad. No:48-2 Nuruosmaniye, +9 0212 522 47 62

Yanyalı Fehmi Lokantası

Yanyali Fehmi  - Istanbul Restaurants

Yanyalı Fehmi restaurant in Kadıköy succeeds at keeping the past alive with both the atmosphere and the menu. The restaurant was established in 1891 by Fehmi Sönmezler. There is quite much Ottoman influence on the menu. Menu was divided into categories such as stewed food, meats, grills, meatballs, cold dishes with olive oil. Lamb stew, sour meatball, rice with saffron, stew of the priest and elbasan pan take the lead among the favorite alternatives. Prices between 20 and 30 Liras for one person.

Address and Phone: Osmanağa Mah. Yağlıkçı Ismail Sok. No:1, Kadiköy, +9 0216 336 33 33

http://www.fehmilokantasi.com/english.html

Asitane Restaurant

Asitane – Istanbul restaurants

Asitane Restaurant cooks according to Ottoman script recipes they find in the ottoman archives. They have divided the menu according to seasons. For example, you may start with delicious appetizers of the winter menu such as curd cheese mixture, gerdaniyye, calamari stuffing, liver meatball, hassa pie. It would be a mistake not to give a chance to the main dish options. Mutancana, quience stuffing with molasses, goose kebab and pit roasted sea bass are among the flavors worth tasting. A person can eat a delicious meal for an amount between 45 and 90 Turkish Liras approximately which is fair for one of the best Istanbul restaurants.

Address and Phone: Kariye Camii Sokak No:6, Edirnekapi – Istanbul, +9 0212 635 79 97

Borsa Restaurant

Bogazici Borsa – Istanbul Restaurants

Anatolian style kebab, lamb steak, Iskender (Alexander) kebab and palace tray are among the classics of the restaurant. It would be very unfair not to leave a place for desert in Borsa. Crumpets in syrup and rice pudding baked in the oven are among our favorites. The price of fix menu varies between 125 and 155 Liras. If you want to choose from the menu you have to be prepared to spend an amount between 100 to 150 Liras.

Address and Phone: Kandilli mah. Kandilli cad. Kandilli – Istanbul, +9 0216 460 03 04

http://www.borsarestaurants.com/

Feriye Lokantası

Feriye  - Istanbul Restaurants

Feriye is one of the best in Istanbul restaurants. The first thing we are going to say about this place is its magnificent location. Imagine the atmosphere of the restaurant that offers its services in a 19th century building and is just one step away from Bosporus. This building which started its adventure as Feriye police office was restored in a way that recompenses its value. The recipes belonging to the 12th, 14th and 19th are predominant in the menu. Lamp chop steak, entrecôte, sea bass, blue fish are among the main dishes that are often ordered. The bill per person varies approximately between 120 and 200 Liras depending on the drinks.

Address and Phone: Çırağan Caddesi No:40 Ortaköy – Istanbul, +9 0212 227 2216

http://www.feriye.com/english/index.asp

Hacı Abdullah Lokantası

Haci Abdullah – Istanbul Restaurants

Opening date is 1888, easier said than done. We are talking about an adventure lasting more than 100 years. It pleases a person not only with the menu but also with the atmosphere that takes you back to many years ago. They created many categories in the menu varying from meat dishes to vegetable dishes. Seasoned trotter soup, meatball with Hacı Abdullah phyllo pastry, seasoned celery, chickpeas cooked in casserole and samsa desert are among the pleasant alternatives for the first timers. Prices of the main dishes vary between 26 and 30 Liras  which is cheap for one of the best Istanbul restaurants.

Address and Phone: Ağa Camii, Atıf Yılmaz Caddesi, Eski Sakızağacı Cad. Beyoglu – Istanbul, +9 0212 293 85 61

Hünkar Lokantası

Hunkar – Istanbul Restaurants

The restaurant that is in service since 1950 has an important place in food and beverage history of Istanbul. At the same time it is a significant color for Nişantaşı neighborhood. There are approximately 10 categories in the menu. You may start the feast with cold dishes such as braised eggplant stuffed with onion, garlic and tomatoes (“imam bayıldı”), celery and cold white beans vinaigrette. Meat dish made pureed eggplant, stew with quinces and eggplant kebab are among the favorite main dishes. Prices of the main dishes vary between 16 and 31 Liras. Soups between 7 to 10 Liras. Cold dishes between 8 to 20 Liras. Grilled meats between 16 to 42 Liras.

Address and Phone: Mim Kemal Öke Caddesi. No:21, Nişantaşi – Istanbul, +9 0212 225 46 65

Kanaat Lokantasi (Restaurant)

Kanaat Restaurant which is located in Üskudar - Istanbul serves since 1933. Restaurant is on a very significant point for both Istanbul and Üskudar.

Once workers and stars of Yesilcam (Turkish Hollywood) could eat there together. Today they still serve as in their first days. They keep the oldies alive in every detail from food dresser to desks and chairs. Flavors such as Ankara meatball, dried beans, Uzbek rice, lamb tandoor and meat casserole are the ones having the leading roles.

Prices of main dishes vary between 8,5 to 16,5 Turkish Liras.

Address and Phone: Selmanipak Cad. No:9 – Uskudar/Istanbul, +9 0216 341 54 44

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Are you ready to discover fascinating Istanbul nightlife? Here, I listed top level, classy and upscale places to satisfy the party animal inside of you.

NUPERA

Nupera is one of the leading places for Istanbul Nightlife. The Nupera night club is in the 200 year old historical building, French Passage de Petit Champs, on Meşrutiyet Street  Nupera that has a concept of restaurant & bar has quite many frequenters. It is even possible to understand this from the crowd that extends in front of its door, especially on weekends. The restaurant serves with a menu of Chef Esra Muslu’s international cuisine that also includes Turkish delicacies for foreign guests. Mainly house music is played.Prepare to leave yourself to the rhythms. Coctails are 18- 30 liras. During weekdays it is open from 18:00 to 01:00 and from 18:00 to 04:00 at weekends.

Meşrutiyet Cad. No: 67 BEYOĞLU/Istanbul, +9 0212 245 60 70

http://www.nupera.com.tr/ana-sayfa

REHAB

Another Istanbul Nightlife place where you feel comfortable, and dance as you wish in Beyoğlu is the Rehab. It’s just a night club, there is no food. The main purpose here is being happy by dancing. In Rehab only foreign music is played. House music  radio hits, and new house versions of the 80s are between the ones that you can listen here. We would like to state that special nights and parties are also organized here. Cocktails are 40 liras which is fair for Istanbul Nightlife. It’s open between 23:00-04:00, on Wednesdays and Thursdays and 23:00-05.00 in week ends.

Meşrutiyet Cad. No: 69/A TEPEBAŞI/Istanbul, +9 0545 300 34 34

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REINA

The night club is offering a visual feast with a view of Beylerbe­yi Palace, Kuleli Military High School, and Bosphorus Bridge and it is one of the enterprises in Istanbul Nightlife that hosts the highest number of foreign guests. The Reina night club where it is very difficult to enter on Friday and Saturday nights is celebrating its tenth year. Reina is probably the most famous night club of Istanbul Nightlife. Cocktails prices are aro­und 30-60 liras. It is open between 23.00-05.00 every day. It is free to enter during weekdays and 50 liras during weekends.

Muallim Naci Cad. No: 44 KURUÇEŞME/Istanbul, +9 0212 259 59 19

http://reina.com.tr/en/index.html

SESS

The club in Nişantaşı Abdi İpek­çi Street has a pleasant at­mosphere. You can see the pos­ters of the once-famous Ses magazine on the walls. It is for sure that this view will remind you old Turkish movies. You can dance and let yourself go as you wish with the Turkish mu­sic here until the daylight in the morning. Cocktails prices are between 25-35 liras. It is open every day from 22:00 to 04:00.

Abdi İpekçi Cad. Azer İş Hanı No:40 NİŞANTAŞI/Istanbul, +9 0212 247 78 77

http://www.sess34.com/

ULUS 29

Ulus 29 is a quite place for Istanbul Nightlife both with its restaurant and club. Sam Young who was selec­ted as the best club DJ in Lon­don, U2 s official DJ Mat­teo, Trump’s DJ Fitz Brown are only some of the DJ’s who play in the club. The venue in Ulus witnesses enjoyable ho­urs during Friday and Satur­day nights where the world famous DJs are having a para­de. There is no entrance fee.

Adnan Saygun Cad. Ulus Parkı İçi No:71/1 ULUS/Istanbul, +9 0212 358 29 29

ABLAM

The ones, who want to gush with Turkish music, dwelled in Eelence in Asmalimescit for a long time. Then the night club is re­newed and made a quick return to the nightlife with the name Ablam. You can dance as you wish in the club with domes­tic and foreign songs from past to present. It is open five days a week from Tuesday to Sa­turday. The names of cocktails prepared with Özgür Aras re­cipes and presented in special bottles are very funny. Some of them are Dumb Blonde, Sip Sevdi, and Nagihan. Coctails cost 30 liras. During the weekend it is open from 22.30 to 05.00 and from 23.30 to 4.00 in weekdays.

Asmalimescit Mah. Meşrutiyet Cad. No: 83 Pera Palace Oteli Karsısı Beyoglu/Istanbul, +9 0536 594 11 39

AZTEK

The Aztek night club that is about 30 years old doesn’t look too bom­bastic from outside but we can say that you will have an enjoyable night there. The place where everyone feel com­fortable and at home, is also a perfect place to eliminate midnight hunger as the kitchen is open till 4:00 in the morning. Especially its Turkish ravioli and meal stuffed with chard are very popular. Do not expect too loud music in the Aztek night club but it is guaranteed that you will dance as you wish and spend good time. Price of coctails is around 20-55 liras. It’s open every day between 17:00-05:00 except Sundays.

Efe Sok. No: 36 Osmanbey Sisli/Istanbul, +9 0212 247 59 01

INDIGO

We can say that Indigo is one of the holy places for elect­ronic music. Many fanciers of kinds such as techno, tran­ce, progressive house,tech-house, disco, nu disco, indie, and electro-rock pay frequ­ent visits to Indigo’s door. The technical equipment and its wide stage allows for live per­formances. Keep in mind In­digo for listening to good mu­sic. The coctails cost 20-45 li­ras. Indigo night club is open from 22:30 to 5:00 on Fridays and Saturdays.

Tomtom Mah. İstiklal Cad. Akarsu Sok. No: 1-2-4-5 Beyoglu/Istanbul, +9 0212 244 85 67

LIMONCELLO

Limoncello night club takes its name from the name of the Italian lemon liquor. The small garden spa­ce at the back of the place in Akaretler is ideal for taking a breath casually. We can say that it is one of the most enjo­yable addresses if you want to dance and let yourself go with the Turkish songs, along with the special coctails of the bar prepared with fresh fruits. It is for sure that you will go back in time and greet your memo­ries especially when songs from past years are played. There can also be private par­ties organized in Limoncello. Coctails prices are around 30-40 liras. It is open every day from 22:00 to 04:00.

Akaretler Süleyman Seba Cad. No: 34 BEŞİKTAŞ/Istanbul, +9 0212 258 98 22

MURPHY’S DANCE BAR

The venue was located on the ground floor of Divan Hotel Istanbul in Taksim until the end of the 90s. Nowadays, it is located on the Anatolian side in Kalamis. Murphy’s which is one of the first addresses in the Anatolian side that should come to mind with its concept nights and different styled artists, must be in mind for the ones who want to have a night of fun. It is open between 22:30 and 2:00 on weekdays and until 4:00 during weekends.

Setur Marine B Iskelesi Ucu Kalamis/Istanbul, +9 0216 349 73 63

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CENTO PER CENTO

The menu’s creator award-winning Italian chef Marizio Morelli re-interprets the traditional flavors of Italy with a modern spirit. In this restaurant where everything is home made, some flavors that should be tasted are chubby and gourmet raviolis of Morelli’s special passion. Pizzas from the stone oven, and pastas prepared with daily fresh and special sa­uces. The average account per person varies between 80-90 liras. It is open every day between 12.00 and 24.00.

Abdi İpekçi Cad. Zati Apt. No: 36 NİŞANTAŞI/ISTANBUL, 0212 232 62 02

CIPRIANI

Cipriani that opened its first branch in the heart of Venice in 1931 is an important name coming to mind when we talk about classic Italian cuisine to­day. It is located in Edition Ho­tel in Istanbul that has also branches in cities like New York, Hong Kong, and Moscow. The menu consists of classic Italian cuisine delicacies. We recommend you to taste the be­autiful Italian wines and sweets when you go to Cipriani. The average price varies between 150-250 liras per person. It is open every day between 12.00 and 24.00.

Büyükdere Cad. No: 2 LEVENT/ISTANBUL, 021231777 87

DA MARIO

Da Mario in Etiler is one of the oldest Italian restaurants in the city. We recommend you to taste the fresh home-made pastas, and pizzas baked in wood fire oven at the restau­rant where the southern Italy concept is dominant. Remem­ber also that the 18 years old restaurant has a wide selection of wines. Da Mario is also ideal during summer months with a garden in the shade of the trees. The average price per person varies between 100-110 liras. It is open every day bet­ween 12:00 to 02:00.

Dilhayat Sok. No: 7 ETİLER/ISTANBUL, 0212 265 15 96

FRATELLI LA BUFALA

Fratelli La Bufalo that is serves in Levent Loft has a modern, warm, elegant and pleasant atmosphere with the paintings by Gennaro La Bufala that have colors reflecting the spi­rit of Istanbul. In the restau­rant, Neapolitan pizza that you can only taste in Naples and real mozzarella cheese made from buffalo milk is waiting for you. The average price per person varies between 80-100 liras. It is open every day bet­ween 12.00 and 23.00.

Levent Loft Binası Büyükdere Cad. No: 201 LEVENT/ISTANBUL, 0212 325 5411

GINA

Gina that is located in Kan­yon Shopping Mall stands out with its decorations, as well as with the presentation of food. Besides homemade pas­tas, paninis, pizzas and sa­lads there is a bar offering rich drink and cocktail opti­ons. Gina targets to any time of the day, and especially for those who want to take a bre­ak of shopping eating a deli­cious Italian dish must keep this place in mind. The ave­rage price per person vari­es between 100-120 liras. It is open every day between 10:00

Büyükdere Cad. Kanyon AV M No: 1 64-A LEVENT/ISTANBUL, 0212 353 54 52

MAMA

The Mama has two branches in Nisantasi and Rumelihisari, is defined as the Italian restau­rant of the new era. Its simple decor, and young and dynamic atmosphere are enough for the place to be preferred. Mama’s menu that introduces unique and creative review to Italian flavors is quite appetizing. Some of the flavors that you can prefer are more than 20 kinds of pizzas in wood-fired oven, homemade pastas, anti­pasti, panini and colorful cock­tails. The average price per person varies between 60-70 liras. It is open from 10.00 to 02.00 every day.

Abdi İpekçi Cad. No: 7/2 NİŞANTAŞI/ISTANBUL, 0212 241 11 52

MEZZALUNA RISTORANTE

Mezzaluna with its colorful de­coration, dynamic and relaxing atmosphere of a typical Itali­an ‘restaurant’ serves with six branches in Istanbul. Mezza-lunas’ menu where each cui­sine is under the management of an Italian chef is quite rich. The most preferred dishes are especially cold starters, cap-riccios’, thin-crust pizzas that are cooked in wood oven, and handmade pastas. Desserts are accompanied to the rich menu of wines in which local wines as well as Italian and internatio­nal wines take place. The ave­rage price per person varies between 70-80 liras. It is open every day between hours from 12.00 to 23.30.

Mim Kemal Öke Cad. No: 21 NİŞANTAŞI/ISTANBUL, 0212 231 31 42

MIA MENSA

Mia Mensa is serving in Ku­ruçeşme, since 1994, with its classic flavors. It hosts its guests during summer and winter in one of the most bea­utiful spots on the sea shore of the Bosphorus, with its large garden and interior space for winter. The restaurant offers flavors of Mediterranean and international cuisine with its a la carte Italian menu as well as a special menu that change-severy month. There is also a wide range selection of wines. The desserts are also worth trying. The average price per person varies between 80-110 liras. It is open between 12:00 and 02:00 during weekdays, and between 10:30 and 2:00 during weekends.

Muallim Naci Cad. No: 64/C KURUÇEŞME/ISTANBUL, 0212 263 42 14

PAPER MOON

The Paper Moon is one of the city’s most fashionable Italian restaurants in Akmerkez. It has got its name from the movie Paper Moon, and is a featured restaurant both in terms of its menu as well as frequenters. Other than its two dining halls prepared with two different concepts, it also has a bar and garden. It is possible to find delicious choices in the menu of the restaurant that has usually frequenters from business world. We recom­mend you to enjoy Napoleon dessert with Italian wine or coffee after dinner. The ave­rage price per person is over 150 liras. It is open every day between 12.00 and 24.00.

Nispetiye Cad. Akmerkez Residence ETİLER/ISTANBUL, 0212 282 1616

TRATTORIA DA ROSARIO

Trattoria da Rosario in Koşuyolu is a place where you can enjoy delicious dishes of Ita­lian cuisine. The moment you enter, the atmosphere and service personnel dressed in Sicilian folkloric dress, take you to Italy. The restaurant has a menu that is very special and you can try fresh pasta, meats prepared with Italian techni­que, chicken and fish choices, salads and custom made des­serts. The average price per person varies between 70-80 liras and it is open every day between 12.00 and 24.00.

Kalfacesme Sok. No: 22 KOSUYOLU/ISTANBUL, 0216 327 63 63

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360ISTANBUL

360istanbul that attracts atten­tion for years with its legendary view, its experimental cuisine and exceptional performance nights are also spoken about. Of course, two partners of this place, Mike Norman and Sasha Khan’s success is undeniable. Especially, we would like to say that Mike Norman signed menu consists of unforgettable flavors. We recommend you to choose a fixed menu for dinner. The service is made in two sessions during the week. The prices are designated as 70 liras during weekdays and 90 liras for single session at the weekend. It’s open ever day between 12.00 and 02.00.

İstiklal Cad. Mısır Ap. No: 163 Beyoğlu/Taksim/Istanbul, +9 0212 251 10 42

CHANGA

Changa is waiting for you in its winter house in Siraselviler. We must underline the restaurant’s stylish decora­tion as well as its presentati­ons and flavors which make the difference. Changa’s two specialties are legends! One of them is geese liver, and the other one is pear dessert with a grasping beauty! One per­son pays an average of 120 li­ras. It’s open every day ex­cept Sundays between 18.00 and 01.00.

Cihangir Man. Siraselviler Cad. No:47 Taksim/Istanbul +9 0212 251 70 64

FRANKIE ISTANBUL RESTAURANT BAR-LOUNGE

Kaya Demirer we know from Topaz, Niş and Karaf manages this place. The restaurant’s music and stage director is also a master, Sezen Aksu. You will find many choices on the menu from many cuisines but it is worth saying that Mediterranean and Turkish cuisine are ma­inly in the menu. Main course prices range between 35-75 li­ras. It’s open every day betwe­en 19.00-23.00.

Teşvikiye Cad. No: 41-41/A K: 8 Nişantaşı/İstanbul +9 0212 230 66 66

GAJA

Gaja is located on the 14th floor of Swissotel. It has a beautiful view from Dolmabahce palace to Üsküdar. The restaurant’s chef is William Mahi who is an award-winning chef. We can underline the wine menu that is as rich as the menu that Mahi created. The Ehlikeyf menu that has a price of 225 liras is one of the most important trump cards of the restaurant. Fresh squid cooked on the grill, homemade tagliatelle, are some of delicious options. It’s open every day between 19.00 and 22.30.

Bayıldım Cad. No: 2 Maçka Beşiktaş/Istanbul, +9 0212 326 1100

MIKLA

Please imagine the view of Mikla that is located at the top of the Marmara Pera. The spectacular Golden Horn view is accompanied with the per­fect menu prepared by famous chef Mehmet Gürs. Its wining is also very ambitious like its restaurant menu. Main course prices range between 45-85 liras. It’s open every day except Sundays between 18.30 and 02.00.

Meşrutiyet Cad. No: 15 Beyoglu/Istanbul, +9 0212 293 56 56

MIMOLETT

Mimolett created by Murat Bo­zok, was very remarkable with its branch in Bodrum last sum­mer. Bozok who got inspired from the Yalıkavak and Bodrum markets, is preparing fla­vors such as citrus and fig jams, handmade noodles, pick­led pappers and tarhana to share with Mimolett frequen­ters. In addition, on certain days of the month they are or­ganizing concept dinner nights such as Beyoğlu dishes, Antak­ya flavors. A nice meal’s pri­ce in Mimolett costs an avera­ge of 150 liras. It’s open ever day between 19:00-24:00 ex­cept Sundays.

Cihangir Mah. Siraselviler Cad. No: 55 Cihangir/Istanbul, +9 0212 245 98 58

PARK ŞAMDAN

Classic dishes are featuring on the menu. Salmon Carpaccio, chicken salad with sesame, steak with pepper, yogurt kebab, file park, keşkül with almond, kup brittle are some of our favorite choices. The starters’ prices range between 23-38 liras, main courses bet­ween 34-59 liras, and desserts between 19-24 liras. It’s open every day between 12.30 and 24.00

Mim Kemal Öke Cad. No: 18/1 Nişantaşı/Istanbul, +9 0212 225 07 10

http://www.parksamdan.com/index.html

TOPAZ

Topaz, which is a paradise for those who are open to expe­rimental and courageous fla­vors, includes Mediterrane­an and Ottoman cuisine in its menu with a different interp­retation. While making a re­servation for this place, please make sure to have tables with a good Bosphorus view. Roasted wild duck Verde steamed spi­nach, three vegetables emulsion, kumkuat konfit, planted le­mon sauce, baked mollycodd­le wrap, gummy eggplant cand­ytuft are some of the favori­te options. The average person pays between 140-160 liras. It’s open every day between 12.00 and 24.00.

İnönü Cad. No: 50 Gümüşsüyü Taksim, +9 0212 249 10 01

ULUS 29

There are a lot of things about Ulus 29 where the hosts are Metin and Zeynep Fadıllıoğlu. We would like to mention about Club 29 that has a rich menu for drinks like the res­taurant section. Especially, we recommend you to try the mastic liqueur Skinnos that you can have dinner. One person can spend 150 liras for a nice evenning. It’s open every day between 19.00 and 23.00. The lunch is served between 12.00 and 14.30.

Adnan Saygun Cad. Ulus Parkı İçi No: 71/1 Ulus/Istanbul, 0212 358 29 29

VOGUE

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If you want to eat fish in Istanbul, it’s hard to decide where to eat as the city is quite generous in fish restaurants.

Balıkçı Kahraman

Balıkçı Kahraman is located at Rumelikavağı and famous with it’s delicious turbot tandoori. Balıkçı Kahraman is probably one of the most recommended fish restaurant in Istanbul by international and Turkish gourmets. It’s also recommended as best fish restaurant in Istanbul by Turkish gourmet Vedat Milor.

I highly recommend you to try turbot tandoori, scorpion fish and shrimps. Balıkçı Kahraman is known with it’s turbot livers, turbot eggs, mussels, sea bass tandoori and corn bread. Salad and tomatoes are totally organic. Don’t forget to drink Turkish Rakı with seafoods and fish.

• Approximately bill is 150TL for one person.

Balıkçı Sabahattin

Balıkçı Sabahattin is a world-famous fish restaurant located in Cankurtaran. Balıkçı Sabahattin, got two times the cover subject of The New York Times in the first three months in the year 2000. He is truly serving best fish in Istanbul. You will agree to me when you taste their “rice with mussels” and “Sabahattin salad“.

Although on a bit pricy side, you definitely MUST try this place. Mr. Sabahattin and his sons are doing a superb job & if you are a seafood addict like me, then this place will be the highlight of your stay.

Bebek Balıkçı

Bebek Balıkçı that has complete view of Bebek bay, is one of the favorite addresses of many residents of Istanbul with it’s uniquely beautiful view. The place is assertive with its rich menu besides the pleasant atmosphere. Fish meatball, ocean delight, fish cooked in paper and fish cooked in salt are among the dished that should absolutely be tried.

Today, Asitane’s menu comprises only dishes that featured in the kitchens of the royal palaces during this period and provided my introduction to almond soup from the 16th century; Ottoman hummus slightly sweetened with cinnamon and currants; and from the special menu that currently celebrates Fatih Sultan Mehmet’in, who conquered what was then Constantinople just over 556 years ago, Sultan’s Yahni, a lamb and chicken stew with chickpeas and cumin.

• The bill to be paid per person is between 150 and 180TL.
• The place is open every day between 12.00 and 24.00.
• Cevdet Paşa Cd. No: 26 / Bebek
• 0212 – 263 34 47

Eleos

The menu that is enriched by the discoveries that have been made in Greek Islands makes Eleos one of the best in the city. The place that shelters cşass,caş Istanbul fvavors together with American cuisine has branches in Beyoğlu and Yeşilköy. The dictionary meaning of Eleos that is decorated with sea’a colors white and blue is “compassion”. Octopus salad with curry sauce, topic (appetizer done with crushed sesame seeds, chichpeas, potatoes and onions), fish pastrami and calamari cooked in paper are among the most favorite alternatives.

• The bill per person in Eleos is between 60 and 80TL.
• Eleos is open every day between 12.00 and 01.00.
• Yeşilbahçe Sok. No: 7 / Yeşilköy
• 0212 – 663 39 11

İsmet Baba

This is the first address that comes to mind when Kuzguncuk is mentioned. Ismet Baba that serves in the same building for long years is preferred because of its location close to the sea. The place that has started the business as a meat restaurant has transformed into a fish restaurant with the demands of the frequenters after Dökmecier whom they used to call their grandfather. Shrimp with butter, fish pastrami, calamari and glasswort are among the favorite flavors of the menu besides the seasonal fishes.

• The bill per person is between 70 and 100TL.
• The place is open every day between 12.00 and 24.00
• Çarşı Cad. No: 96 / Kuzguncuk İskelesi
• 0216 – 553 12 32

Kıyı Restaurant

Kıyı Restaurant that is a fish restaurant classic server in Tarabya since 1966. You can find a quite warm atmosphere in the restaurant. The dishes of the Kıyı Restaurant deserver compliments as much as its warm atmosphere does. Sheppard salad, salted tunny, dried cod, fried calamari, shrimp casserole, octopus salad, ember pepper and leaf liver are among the classics flavors to be tasted.

• Bill per person is between 100 and 150TL.
• The place is open every day between 12.00 and 24.00
• Haydar Aliyev Cad. No: 186 / Tarabya
• 0212 262 00 02

Poseidon

Poseidon with its view and menu is one of the most preferred places of Bebek. We advise you to start the feast across the sea with fish soup. Poseidon roasted fish, stuffed calamari  octopus baked in oven, marinated sea bass and roasted goose-fish are among the delicious alternatives.

If you’re looking for a great Bosphorus view, you can wine and dine in this elegant and peaceful restaurant, with in summertime a 120 people terrace.

• The bill per person in Poseidon varies between 100 and 150TL
• Poseidon is open every day from 12.00 to 24.00
• Cevdet Paşa Cad. No: 58 / Bebek
• 0212 – 263 38 23

Suna’nın Yeri (Suna’a Place)

Suna’nın Yeri, that is located in Kandilli is an address which is both a shed and classy. Plus, it’s located by the sea side. The delicious flavors prepared by diligent hands of Suna Türkgezer who is the mistress of the place, have great influence for this place to be a center of attraction. Mashed broad beans and calamari are among the flavors that should be tasted. They cook seasonal fished very well. It is possible to pay a bill per person between 40 and 50TL if you choose smaller fishes.

• The place is open every day between 12.00 and 23.00
• Kandilli İskele Cad. No:17 / Kandilli
• 0216 332 32 41

Tarihi Ali Baba Balıkçısı

Tarihi Ali Baba Balıkçısı which is a historical place just like its name and serves since 1920. Besides being one of the most secret fish restaurants of the city, it is also a place where you can breathe the air of the Bosporus as much as you want. The rastaurant that has a plain atmosphere has a very magnificent menu. It offers the opportunity to taste many types of sea food. Octopus salad, shrimp casserole and eggplant salad are just delicious! The bill per person varies between 60 and 120TL.

• The place is open every day between 12.00 and 24.00
• Kireçburnu Cad. No: 20-22 / Sarıyer
• 0212 223 25 25

Tarihi Karaköy Balıkçısı Grifin

Tarihi Karaköy Balıkçısı Grifin, that has one of the most beautiful views in city serves at the top floor of 100 year old Grifin Inn in Karaköy. Besides the unique location of the place, gorgeous specialties of Hakan Özkaraman who is the manager are one of the reasons that this place is a loved one. Sea bass on paper should definitely be tasted. We have to note that appetizers are also delicious.

• For a nice meal, the bill per person varies between 120 and 140TL.
• The place is open every day between 12.00 and 24.00
• Asmalımescit Mah. No: 35/37 / Beyoğlu
• 0212 – 249 29 25

You can ask your questions or share your experiences via comments below!

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You MUST try turbot fish, loufer fish, rice with mussels, jumbo shrimps, calamari, sea bass marin and their special sauces. All fishs and other seafoods are being served daily and fresh. They have very rich starters that go great with the tasty wholegrain bread and the calamari is quite delicious.

If you are smoking Balıkçı Sabahattin has a private smoke-free part in restaurant.

Although on a bit pricy side, you definitely MUST try this place. Mr. Sabahattin and his sons are doing a superb job & if you are a seafood addict like me, then this place will be the highlight of your stay.

• Opening Hours: 12.00 – 24.00
• Adress: Seyit Hasan Kuyu Sok. No:1 Cankurtaran
• Tel: 0212 458 1824
• No seascape
• You may need reservation for weekend (Saturday and Sunday)

Balıkçı Sabahattin is a bit expensive. So if you unsure about your budget, I recommend you to look for other places.

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The restaurant is simply decorated. Fish nets are hanging from the ceiling and photographs with famous celebrities and authorities occupy the walls. Even though the place has no view, the chats and laughs of the guests with the light music in the background creates a nice and cosy atmosphere.

I highly recommend you to try turbot tandoori, scorpion fish and shrimps. Balıkçı Kahraman is known with it’s turbot livers, turbot eggs, mussels, sea bass tandoori and corn bread. Salad and tomatoes are totally organic. Don’t forget to drink Turkish Rakı with seafoods and fish.

Balıkçı Kahraman is extremely expensive! Prices are not fixed. So if you unsure about your budget, I recommend you to look for other places.

• Opening Hours: 12:30 – 22:00
• Adress: İskele Cad. No:15, Rumelikavağı
• Tel: 0212 242 64 47
• No seascape
• You may need reservation for weekend (Saturday and Sunday)

How to Get There

Daha Büyük Görüntüle

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Varan

Varan is one of the best bus companies of Turkey. Lately Ulusoy bought Varan and they started a partnership. Varan has 230 ticket-sale points, 2.000 employees and 690 destination points. All the buses have personal television, free WiFi, air-conditioning, steward etc. Also they have abroad destinations like Bulgaria, Serbia, Hungary and Austria.

http://www.varan.com.tr/

Ulusoy

Ulusoy is absolutely one of the leading and best bus companies of Turkey. Ulusoy have quite a lot destinations and good reputation. They have different luxury buses like StarLiner, CityLiner, StarLiner Royal Class, StarLiner VIP, MegaLiner, Travego and Viseon.

They have sandwich service, food service, pillows and blankets, special terminals, speed restriction, WC, newspapers and magazines, free parking, free WiFi, entertainment system, city shuttle service, satellite television etc.

http://www.ulusoy.com.tr/

Metro

Metro Tourism is also famous and well-known with it’s great services. “Metro” is known by it’s fleet of buses, they have the biggest number of destinations in Turkey.

Every seat has 12 channel TV, special terminals, speed restriction, WC, newspapers and magazines, free parking, free WiFi, entertainment system, city shuttle service, satellite television like Varan and Ulusoy.

http://www.metroturizm.com.tr/

KamilKoc

KamilKoc is perhaps one of the oldest bus companies of Turkey. KamilKoc founded in 1926 and today it’s a leading and well-known bus company.

Actually they are my favorite, I personally always choose KamilKoc when I’m travelling. KamilKoc has 400 different ticket-sale points, 2700 employees and  500 buses along Turkey. Everyday 30.000 people is travelling with KamilKoc.

Very comfortable seats, free WiFi, good drivers, good reputation, fast and safe, clean, satellite television, toilet, city shuttle service, entertainment systems, free snacks, open buffet food and drinks, steward etc. They provide everything you expect.

http://www.kamilkoc.com.tr

Also Istanbul Seyahat, Pamukkale and Nilufer are highly recommended Turkish bus companies.

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In big and touristic cities, just go to the bus terminal and buy a bus ticket on the day you want to travel. Probably you will find a lot of different company and bus options. As I said before, the unique exception to this easy-travelling rule is national holidays!

If you are already in Turkey, just ask your hotel or ask your guide for help. And of course you can visit the bus terminal and buy a ticket by yourself. In bus terminals, you can choose a company and buy tickets from their office.

You can choose your seat position if you want. Otherwise bus company is going to give you a random seat number. It’s good for you if you read general bus travel information about Turkey before.

Approximately every 100 kilometers costs 10TL which is 4,5 Euro (€).

http://www.uistanbul.net/transportation/bus-travel-costs-in-turkey/

Buying Bus Tickets from Terminal

You can find all the bus companies and buy your tickets from these locations. Also you can get buses and go to your destination from this terminals.

Esenler Otogar (Terminal)

Harem Otogar (Terminal)

Bayrampaşa Otogar (Terminal)

Buying Bus Tickets Online

Some trusted and popular bus companies have their web pages also in English. My favorite bus companies are:

• Varan (English + Turkish)
• Ulusoy (English + Turkish)
• Metro Turizm (English + Turkish)
• Kamil Koc (Turkish)
• Pamukkale (Turkish)
• Nilüfer (Turkish)
• Istanbul Seyahat (English + Turkish)

etc. These companies are trusted, well-known and popular.

Some good-to-know words if you prefer a company without English web page:

• Bay => Male
• Bayan => Female
• Saat => Time
• Kalkış => From
• Varış => Destination
• Indirimli Fiyat => Discount Price (For students etc.)
• Normal Fiyat => Normal Price (For everyone)
• Satın Al => Buy
• Merkez => Center
• Otogar => Bus Terminal

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