Suggestions for Dining and Drinking near Sultanahmet, Istanbul

Periklis R. • March 6, 2016The hotel is on a great location next to blue mosque on a peaceful street. Amazing breakfast on rooftop and excellent service. Good value for money during March

Movlud A. • June 17, 2021A very special place around Sultan Ahmet square. If you are looking for a special breakfast then this is the place. Unique thanks to the waitress for their kind and helpful attitudes.

Enas A. • August 27, 2015fried Sultan Ibrahim, grilled sea bass and dont miss the fried shrimp with soya souce

Laura W. • October 21, 2015Giritli offers an exceptional prix-fixe menu (50€) including 20 mezes, a choice of entrée, and as much fine Turkish wine, Efes Pilsen, and raki as one would like.

Fernanda N. • June 12, 2014Great place, great food! Try the kebab cooked in a jar. Pick a table outside and enjoy a wonderful view to the Blue Mosque! The owner knows everything about Istanbul and also speaks portuguese.

Kyle T. • April 22, 2016Been twice, staff are very good - highly recommend the mixed kebab, I also tried the pot kebab that comes on fire! Looks and tastes greats but I'd definitely go with the mixed kebab.

Martin S. • May 2, 2014Go there at sunset, absolutely amazing food. Try the Sultan köfte. Great view of Blue mosque. Only bad thing was the water, one bottle was more expensive than main dish.

Chrysso P. • October 16, 2018The best Turkish cuisine I have tried in Istanbul. Try the puf ekmek (large bread), the Tavuk sis (chicken), and the kavurma pide. Reasonable prices and super fast service. Definitely recommend!

Troy C. • January 14, 2014Window table. First experience in Istanbul.

Andoni • June 3, 2016Spicy kebab , yogurth and tea for 15Tl was a great deal.

Fabien A. • November 25, 2013Lamb kebab! Perfect!

ayfer b. • March 10, 2019The best raw fish in istanbul. It's name is lakerda and they make it in very traditional way, (from Greek/ISTANBUL cuisine). And you can find very fresh fish also. Good price and good quality...

Bi Cihangir • April 28, 2019Best kebap and best vine in tuğra kebap house

Semsem • September 12, 2016The place is cozy and the food is delicious😋 enjoy the dervish dance if a lover of folklore dancing🤓

Bogdan D. • March 23, 2019Good place for a quick bite while visiting the historic area; delicious kebabs; kind service; affordable prices; free wi-fi; tough street parking; outdoor seating; rooftop terrace - summer only;

Amanda T. • March 4, 2015menemen 6tl, kofte & kebabs starting at 12.50TL, breakfast plate 12.50TL

Ozi A. • April 6, 2015This is the best turkish restaurant ı ve ever been food is so yummy servis very good

Damien B. • May 8, 2013Excellent restaurant! Highly recommended. With good turkish food, outstanding staff and the decoration is very nice and classy. Hands down.

adem c. • September 26, 2020Amazing food very good service thank you şener for warm welcoming

1 5. • April 24, 2017Perfect fish:) Sea view and relaxing atmosphere. Staff is friendly and nice!

İbrahim • April 29, 2016Kahvaltısı ve güler yüzlü personeli ile kendinizi evinizde gibi hissediyorsunuz

Dilek A. • April 29, 2016Hersey mukemmeldi

Shungo A. • September 20, 2013A small and cozy restaurant serving a beautiful 4-course menu for dinner featured in "Lonely Planet". Note that credit cards unavailable here.

Jewel K. • August 11, 2018I recommend you to try their peach smoothie it is really tasty, refreshing especially if you have been walking for hours on a summers day.

Amie @. • July 20, 2018Really friendly and kind staff (my boyfriend was a bit unwell and they were very accommodating providing free waters etc). PLUS the best cappuccinos we have had in Istanbul!!

Ridvan T. • December 20, 2015it was really good a bar restourant with fully kind people and the instrumental musics makes u really comfortible in there. like it.

Maria Assunta • November 27, 2013Hi Alex/Mesut, we had so much fun here! So cosy & very delicious food! :) Staff all so kind & welcoming. Wish I could eat here again! Good luck with your wedding next year :) Maria & Laura, Ireland :)

Eléna D. • April 28, 2014Food Really tasty! Ask for Oktay, gentle and kind, the best! Very recommended!

Alisa P. • October 9, 2014We had menamen (scrambled eggs) and borek, all was good! And nice waiter, did everything very quickly despite of lot of customers in the cafe at the same time

Ahmed A. • July 12, 2016All the meat steaks are fantastic specially Apple steak