Top 5 Restaurants in Istanbul
Top 5 Restaurants in Istanbul
Today, I will talk about the top 5 restaurants in Istanbul. Why did I need to do something like that? Because in a city like Istanbul, you should experience the bests.
As you know, Turkish cuisine is very diverse. Istanbul includes both the diversity of Turkish cuisine and the different tastes of world cuisines. No matter what kind of food and drink you want, you can find the best ones in Istanbul. Do you want sushi? You find the best; do you want a kebab? You came to the right place; do you want Italian pasta? you find it in a second!
1- Lacivert
If you want to taste the flavours of Mediterranean cuisine in the best view of Istanbul Strait, we recommend Lacivert. Since 1999, the Lacivert has become a Bosphorus classic. Lacivert welcomes its guests on its terrace in summer and in its glass halls in winter at tables in front of unique view of the Bosphorus.
Lacivert's kitchen has been under the management and Team responsibility of Executive Chef Hüseyin Ceylan, since day one. It has an original menu, fed by Mediterranean cuisine. Although the menu is mainly seafood, meat, chicken and duck; options are also available. And I would like to note that, Lacivert is one of the best places where you can have brunch in Istanbul, along with the best view.
If you want to go and eat in this excellent restaurant with a view of the Bosphorus, address is Anadolu Hisarı district., Körfez avenue No:57/A, 34810
2- Adana Ocakbaşı
Among the best restaurants in Istanbul, Adana Ocakbaşı in Kurtuluş is absolutely the right address for a real Adana kebab.
Doğan Usta, the master of Kurtuluş Adana Ocakbaşı, who has not changed since the first day, says that the secret of kebab is learning the taste habits of customers. Meat brought from Gönen and it has been offered to guests with the same menu for years. Next to the kebab spicy paste, cacık and yoghurt is served. Those who want can also find offal and liver.
If you want to eat the best kebab in Istanbul, address is Bozkurt district, Bay Sungur street, No:2, 34375 Şişli/İstanbul
3- Aheste
Aheste, which serves Pera, one of Istanbul's the most beautiful neighbourhoods, interprets and serves traditional Turkish cuisine in a modern way. They put an emphasis on using natural ingredients in their dishes and making them in season. As a result, everything you eat is delicious.
The place equips the tables with appetizers from Turkish, Iranian, Ottoman, Armenian and Greek culture. There are two types of menu in Aheste. The daytime menu includes breakfast including tarts, cakes, quiche, muffins, granolas and jams. 4 main courses., 10 Hot, 6 cold appetizers are available in the evening.
If you are interested in old cuisine, this restaurant is for you. Address is Seyit Hasan Kuyu street, No:1 34122, Cankurtaran.
4- Asitane
Located in the garden of the restored Ottoman mansion next to the Kariye Museum in Edirnekapi. Asitane Restaurant periodically organizes special food weeks such as Fatih Sultan Mehmet period, fish and seafood dishes from Ottoman palaces. Since 1991, Asitane has been bringing forgotten flavors to the present day.
If you want to taste these rare dishes address is Kariye Mosque, Street:6 34240, Edirnekapı
5- Akali
Akali is a magnificent pub, serving in an intermediate street on the way from Akaretler to Nişantaşı. Akali has the best burgers in Istanbul.
Akali is a warm neighbourhood pub opened by Cihan Kıpçak and his brother Çağlar Kıpçak. The flavour of their hamburgers makes my mouth juicy even writing it. In addition, their breakfast is one of the best in Istanbul. The table, equipped with homemade jams and delicious homemade bread brought from their hometown of Marmaris. The atmosphere is friendly, the service is quick but if it's too crowded then try your luck later because you should definitely try this burger.
If you want to try their delicious burgers and homemade jams address is Vişnezade district, Dibekçi street No: 11, 34357 Beşiktaş.
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