One of our favorite kebab places in the whole city and an oasis of calm in the bustling Grand Bazaar. Try the kunefe dessert. Read more.
Tiny shack located near the Grand Bazaar "currency exchange." Try the Adana kebab dürüm (dürüm =wrap) or the kuzu şiş kebab dürüm (lamb shish kebab wrap). Read more.
Try the hamsi (Black Sea anchovies) in the fall when they're in season or ask Hayri which fish he recommends. We generally like Adem Baba better but Hayri Balik serves alcohol. Read more.
Serves Black Sea cuisine; plan for a multi-course feast. We recommend fried hamsi (Black Sea anchovies), muhlama (cheesy cornmeal fondue), and hinkali dumplings. Read more.
Black Sea soul food; We recommend the lightly fried hamsi (anchovies) and cornbread. Read more.
Affordable and fresh fish. Try balık koftesi (grilled fish cakes with basil aioli), manti (little dumplings stuffed with fish here), hamsi (anchovies), and the classic balik durum (fish wrap) for 4TL. Read more.
Low-key waterfront fish restaurant with a great environment. The food and fish offerings are humble but tasty; it's affordable and is not overrun with hungry crowds. Read more.
A great lunch spot. Serves high-quality döner and lots of other homey Turkish dishes. Read more.
Beautiful homemade sweets--these folks have been making fantastic candies since 1865. Read more.
Great customer service and fresh ingredients. Easily one of our favorite meyhanes in Istanbul. Read more.
One of the best pide places in Istanbul. Great crunchy crust. Read more.
