Restaurants & Cafes

Feride Yalav / March 07, 2012
Exploring Turkish Cuisine’s History with Enstitü’s Tasting Menus   The best way to record Turkish history is not through writing but through the palate, as the lush tasting menu at Enstitü in March will prove to foodies interested in learning how the Turkish ki... Read More »
Talya Arditi / March 02, 2012
ZerafEt Restaurant: The Kebab Paradiso I’m about to tell you a very big secret.   Redemption, salvation, nirvana or whatever it is that you use to refer to the state of feeling pure joy is, unlike others argue, easily reachable... Read More »
Talya Arditi / February 27, 2012
The Latest in Turkish Cuisine: Tasting Menu at Hünkar Tasting menus are often considered very French and very gourmet. But the basic principle of a tasting menu is in fact trying different dishes in small sizes in one sitting without having to order the entire m... Read More »
Talya Arditi / February 21, 2012
Italians Do it Better We don’t know what it is but new Italian restaurants keep opening up around Istanbul. We decided not to ask why (seriously, we’re not going to complain about more pizza and pasta options in Istanb... Read More »
Talya Arditi / February 17, 2012
Emporio Armani Ristorante: Living Well and Eating Well the Italian Way A refreshing addition not only to İstinyePark shopping mall but also to Istanbul’s culinary scene is Emporio Armani Ristorante. This elegantly decorated restaurant has it all: an extensive menu featur... Read More »
Yeşim Yemni / February 15, 2012
Morro: The Latest Italian in Beyoğlu Located just off İstiklal Street on the rapidly developing Kumbaracı Yokuşu, Morro is one of Istanbul’s newest Italian restaurants. When you walk in you immediately notice the elegant and understate... Read More »
Talya Arditi / February 09, 2012
Valentine’s Day in Istanbul: Best Restaurants for a Romantic Dinner Whether you’re for or against it, Valentine’s Day does bring out soft, marshmallow-like feelings in all of us. After all, it’s a day that celebrates love! Anyone who’s thinking about c... Read More »
Talya Arditi / January 31, 2012
The Soup List: Best Soups for Cold Winter Days Istanbul has seen some of its coldest days in the past few days. Getting under blankets, putting on layers and layers of clothing aren’t enough. It’s definitely time for a bowl of soup!   ... Read More »
Talya Arditi / January 16, 2012
Best Delivery Options in Istanbul Rainy Sundays call for lazy afternoons spent watching corny movies and ordering in. If you’re new to Istanbul and don't know which places are best for ordering in, take look at our list of best... Read More »
Talya Arditi / January 13, 2012
Best Restaurants at the Grand Bazaar The Grand Bazaar is the ultimate shopping destination in Istanbul for tourists as well as locals. Leather, rugs, jewelry, gold, silver, antiques...whatever your heart desires, you’re more than lik... Read More »
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