Balikçi Sabahattin

#1 most popular of 152 restaurants in Istanbul

NiceGinna writes, "We'd been recommended to Balikci Sabahattin by friends and found it with a bit of…" »

mightywease writes, "Walking into Balicki Sabahatin is a little like walking into a favourites Aunt’s…" »

Cennet

#2 most popular of 152 restaurants in Istanbul

mightywease writes, "Cennet is a small, traditional (although in a touristy way) Turkish restaurant on…" »

Standby4321 writes, "In the Cennet restaurant near the Grand Bazaar, patrons can don fezzes and veils…" »

Otantik

#3 most popular of 152 restaurants in Istanbul

Nancy Chuang writes, "All Turkish people love mantı. Locals gush about the garlicky little lamb dumplings as much as I do. After my experience learning to make the dish myself, I was determined to make it…" »

Imroz

#4 most popular of 152 restaurants in Istanbul

Nancy Chuang writes, "On my first visit to Istanbul, my host Doğan asked me what I'd like for my first meal. We were meeting up with his girlfriend, so I jumped on the chance for a group meal at a meyhane,…" »

Doga Balik

#5 most popular of 152 restaurants in Istanbul

Nancy Chuang writes, "In the hilly streets of Cihangir and up seven flights of stairs we found Doğa Balik, the best seafood restaurant in Istanbul boasting a gorgeous view of the city.We decided we…" »

Ciya Sofrasi

#6 most popular of 152 restaurants in Istanbul

Nancy Chuang writes, "Located in Kadiköy on the chaotic Asian side, Çiya took some finding. After disembarking from the ferry, we promptly headed in the wrong direction. Once re-oriented, we stopped every few…" »

Kizilkayalar Durum

#7 most popular of 152 restaurants in Istanbul

ecsethia writes, "The Turkish night clubbing experience is generaly ended by a great durum at Kizilkayalar durum shop. A couple of durum shops are situated on that on the same corner than kizilkayalar but do…" »

Caferaga Medresesi

#8 most popular of 152 restaurants in Istanbul

mightywease writes, "Situated in a peaceful, quiet courtyard very close to Divan Yolu, Yerebatan, Sarayi, and Aya Sofya, this is a perfect place to stop for lunch or a drink. The medresseh itself (medresseh…" »

Eski Ingiliz Karakolu

#9 most popular of 152 restaurants in Istanbul

ShannonBrooke writes, "The name translates to The English Prison. This unique Georgian restaurant is located near the Galata tower, in what used to be the English prison. Bars and cells still exist; you can…" »

Doy Doy

#10 most popular of 152 restaurants in Istanbul

billmoy writes, "Dining at this restaurant is a cultural experience, and it will not set you back too much in the pocketbook. A leisurely meal on the rooftop terrace includes marvelous 360-degree views as a…" »