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Ottoman cuisine, ask for the gozleme (crepes) home made by two womans in the same moment you ask for them.

It's behind the cemberlitas hamami.

Live music at any time.

About 7€ per person

A restaurant where the estambulians go. If you want to expierence a real local restaurant go to Imroz.

Better don´t get a main course, instead ask for hot and cold appetizers and drink raki like the people around you.

Around 10€ per person.

A restaurant inside a thousand years old cistern.
The food and the service are very good.
Amazing place. Looks like a Dracula movie set :)

Nice restaurant at Sultanahmet. It's not the greatest restaurant but it's ok and the staff is very nice.

Try some of the ottoman dishes.

About 15€ per person

Bar on the top floor with nice music and spectacular views of the Bosforo.
In summer it is an open terrace.
Take the lift to the third floor and enjoy!

Small and charming restaurant in Beyoglu.

The owner is absolutly charming, she will recommend you the best dishes.

Try de turkish ravioli (filled with lamb & covered with youghort)

About 17€ per person

After a walk around the spice market you will be hungry :)

This restaurant on the top floor of the building has about 15 different kinds of kebabs, all really nice.

Spectacular views of Galata bridge.

About 10-15€ per person.

Even for not smokers, like me, it's a pleasure a pipe of nargile...
Don`t be afraid for the first sight, it`s not a private place for turkish males, I`ve enjoyed my apple tobacco with beatiful women too.
Better accompanied by a cup of tea, and a glass of water...