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kumkapi restaurants

kumkapi restaurants, Istanbul

 18 Reviews  The restaurant was recommended by the hotel and we didn't regret going there. It is located in the historic fishers district of Sultanahmet where many fish restaurants are located. They offer a free... 

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Doy Doy Restaurant

Doy Doy Restaurant, Istanbul

 13 Reviews  Good local cuisine with lots of option to select and don't forget to try some ayran(Yogurt drink). Good value for money, cozy & friendly environment. Tavuk çorba with Kosh kosh (Chicken Soup with... 

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Haci Abdullah

Haci Abdullah, Istanbul

 20 Reviews   My favorite restaurants are: Yeþil Yayla * or ** in Þisli main street..open only weekdays for lunch only and serves all local pan dishes real Turkish, better then my mother's ones Develi Restaurant... 

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Fishing Boats in eminonu..

Fishing Boats in eminonu.., Istanbul

 13 Reviews  A few enterprising fisherman had an idea: Why not cook the fish right on the boat and offer it for sale ready-to-eat? They built grills and fryers right in their boats, built fires in them, grilled... 

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Hamdi

Hamdi, Istanbul

 13 Reviews  My first acquaintance with Hamdi was in a book of Murat Belge, Istanbul Gezi Rehberi. He wrote that it was a small kebap restaurant for the shop owners around Egyptian Bazaar, Tahtakale… Let me... 

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Saray

Saray, Istanbul

 10 Reviews  Last week, attracted by the front window of this restaurant (the Kadikoy branch) my friends and I we decided to have a desert. The place looked clean and professional so we thought it would be good.... 

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Haci Baba

Haci Baba, Istanbul

 11 Reviews  Haci Baba is an original Turkish restaurant at just 100 meters from Taksim square. At the first floor there is a cozy dining room with a view onto the busy Istiklal street below. There are more... 

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Besinci Kat (The Fifth Floor)

Besinci Kat (The Fifth Floor), Istanbul

 7 Reviews  The restaurant is on the 5th floor, as the name suggests, and its main characteristic is the terrace from which you have an amazing view to the Asian part of Istanbul. However, also the food is very... 

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pierre loti cafe

pierre loti cafe, Istanbul

 4 Reviews  While not exactly on the beaten path, this coffeehouse shows evidence by the number of outside tables that many do make their way here. On the day that I visited, rain kept all but us diehards away.... 

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kanaat restaurants

kanaat restaurants, Istanbul

 10 Reviews  This restaurant gives you a first hand look at the magnificent Süleymaniye complex. The dish of choice is the traditional kuru fasülye which are white beans in a tomato sauce served alongside rice and... 

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Sultan Pub

Sultan Pub, Istanbul

 9 Reviews  I would describe this place as a mix between diner, cafe, and restaurant. In addition to We ate dinner here on our first night in Istanbul. The staff was friendly and, in March, we were seated very... 

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Cibalikapi Balikcisi

Cibalikapi Balikcisi, Istanbul

 6 Reviews  This small restaurant is the best place for tasting mezees (side dishes)! It's actually a fish restaurant, but the mezees offered before the main course will make it impossible for you to actually get... 

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Yagalata

Yagalata, Istanbul

 6 Reviews  The Galata Bridge is stuffed with cafes and restaurants and most of them have tiresome touts trying to make you choose them ('Yes! hello! Speak english!? You try my restaurant!') . We enjoyed a walk... 

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mezzaluna

mezzaluna, Istanbul

 4 Reviews  In the heart of Nisantasi, one member of an Istanbul chainlet of Italian restaurants has been providing meals to the young and sophisticated crowd for over 10 years. It is located below ground level... 

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Canim Cigerim

Canim Cigerim, Istanbul

 5 Reviews  Canim means “my dear” and “cigerim” means “my liver”, but actually it is an expression for describing the beloved one. Liver is very common food in Turkish cuisine. It is eaten fried, grilled or... 

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Yesil Ev

Yesil Ev, Istanbul

 6 Reviews  Yesil Ev ( green House) is an boutique hotel with a beautiful restaurant facilities In 1977 this mansion was up for sale and was taken under control by the Turkish Touring and Automobile Association.... 

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Degustasyon: Practical

Degustasyon: Practical, Istanbul

 solopes Says:  A common local restaurant with a practical solution: the food was being prepared at the entrance and we only had to point what we wanted to compose our dishes.... 

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Alaturka rest. & Iskembe: Cheaper meals and self- service

Alaturka rest. & Iskembe: Cheaper meals and self- service, Istanbul

 Raimix Says:  Ataturka restaurant is located in busy Istiklal street. It is a place with your own service, and prices, possible due to it, look a bit smaller. I took eggplant... 

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Bereket Sofrasi: Turkish food in friendly atmosphere

Bereket Sofrasi: Turkish food in friendly atmosphere, Istanbul

 Raimix Says:  Bereket Sofrasi was the loveliest eating place in Istanbul that I visited. I hope I could come once more if I visit Istanbul other time. The food quality and... 

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Direkler Arasi: Trying Iskender (Alexander) Kebap

Direkler Arasi: Trying Iskender (Alexander) Kebap, Istanbul

 Raimix Says:  Walking back from Fatih mosque we decided to relax and, once more, eat something interesting in outdoor of restaurant. This time I tried Iskender kebab. It is a... 

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Tarihi Cesme restaurant: Turkish pizza - pide

Tarihi Cesme restaurant: Turkish pizza - pide, Istanbul

 Raimix Says:  In Tarihi Cesme restaurant I tried nice apple tea and so called Turkish pizza – pide. It is an eye shape farinaceous meal with a cheese, meat, and other... 

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Dükkan Burger: Enjoy the delicious burgers!!!

Dükkan Burger: Enjoy the delicious burgers!!!, Istanbul

 muratkorman Says:  Dükkan Burger has several branches in Istanbul. We tried one of the branches located in Bagdat caddesi and enjoyed the delicious burgers. Although the prices... 

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Burger Box: Mediocre burgers

Burger Box: Mediocre burgers, Istanbul

 muratkorman Says:  I had high expectations when I decided to try Burger Box in Moda. I had given up eating in McDonalds or Burger King long time ago and I was hoping to enjoy the... 

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Adanalim: Enjoying kebabs with the view of islands

Adanalim: Enjoying kebabs with the view of islands, Istanbul

 muratkorman Says:  Adanalim restaurant is located on the beach road in the Asian side of Istanbul. You can enjoy a nice view of the Prince islands while tasting delicious kebabs... 

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Prices of most restaurants and take aways: Prices of most restaurants and take aways

Prices of most restaurants and take aways: Prices of most restaurants and take aways, Istanbul

 stream&rain Says:  I use a web page to order meals and fast food for myself. I just discovered that web page also has english pages. U don t have to order or u don't have to be... 

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