Topaz (Karaköy)
Boasting a spectacular view over the Bosphorus, Topaz is an elegant and pleasant venue, in fact one of our favorite restaurants. The food is luscious and we rely on the sommelier to suggest a reasonably prized, yet delicious Turkish wine.
Inönü Cad. 50
Gümüşsuyu
(0212) 2491001
www.topazistanbul.com
Tarihi Karaköy Balıkçısı/Grifin Balık (Karaköy)
Do not be scared looking the decaying building. Upon arriving at the glassed restaurant you will find a spectacular view and a great meal. The fish are very fresh - try the skewers or the "wrapped" fish, called Kağıtta Levrek.
Kardeşim Sok. 45, Grifin Han
(0212) 2434080
www.tarihikarakoybalikcisi.com
Hamdi (Spice Bazaar)
Upon entering the patisserie store, take the elevator on the left, right up to the restaurant. Opt for the rooftop and weather permitting, take a table on the balcony to enjoy the view and shoot fabulous photos of the Golden Horn, with Galata Tower beyond and Yeni Cami to the right.
Hamdi has a great reputation for its kebap recipes.
Try the different choices such as the fistikli kebap (pistachio)– delicious!
Another choice is the tomato salad, parsley, nuts, pomegranate and red chives called gavurdaği.
Tahmis Cad., Kalçın Sok. 17
Eminönü
(0212) 5280390
www.hamdi.com.tr
Sunset Grill & Bar (Ortaköy)
Located on the hills, below Ulus Park, with a spectacular view, Turkish and international cuisine and a renown sushi bar. Sure promise for a very pleasant evening.
Yol Sok. 1 off Adnan Saygun Cad.
Ulus, Beşiktaş
(0212) 2870357
www.sunsetgrillbar.com
360° (Istiklal)
One of the trendy venues in town, it sits at the top of Mısır Apartments, a historical building in Istiklal. The generous space, enclosed by floor to ceiling glass panes, offers a unique view over Istanbul, fulfilling the promise of 360°. Perfect for drinks at sunset, admiring the skyline of Seraglio Point. Live music or guest DJ’s, make nights even more lively specially on Fridays and Saturdays.
Below we inform the correct address since the street number came out wrong in our guide.
Mısır Apartment, Istiklal Cad. 163, Kat 8, Beyoğlu
(0212) 2511042 /43
360istanbul@360istanbul.com
www.360istanbul.com
Feriye Lokantasi (Ortaköy)
Feriye, such as the restaurant Asitane, listed further on, revisits old recipes of the Ottoman aristocracy.
. In warmer months, the restaurant settles inside a glass pavillion by the Bosphorus, overlooking Ortaköy – a true postcard, especially at night when the mosque and bridge are illuminated.
Çirağan Cad. 40
Ortaköy
(0212) 2272216
www.feriye.com
Asitane
In this restaurant that should not be missed by gourmets, located next to Kariye Museum, one enjoys the experience of tasting historical dishes from the Ottoman period, with recipes from the times of Süleyman, the Magnificent. The place is decorated with sobriety and elegance and has a pleasant courtyard for al fresco dining. One of our suggestions is the exotic and tasty almond soup.
Kariye Camii Sok. 6
Edirnekapi
(0212) 6357997
www.asitanerestaurant
Nar Lokantasi
On the rooftop of the sophisticated Armaggan shop, is one of the best options for lunch or early dinner in the area of the Grand Bazaar. Especially for those who are in the region of the Bosphorus waiting in a pleasurable way the traffic to improve! Exquisite and reasonably priced.
Nuruosmaniiye Cad 65 / 5 kat
(0212) 5222800
www.narlokantasi.com
