RESTAURANTS IN TURKEY

The Turkish cuisine, which is one of the richest in the world, appeals to the eye as well as the palate. Turkish food that is found today in Istanbul is truly a living synthesis of Eastern and Western cultures. In addition to the many restaurants that serve traditional and international menus to satisfy the varied tastes of their guests, many nightclubs, cafes and bars offer fine menus along with a wide range of entertainment choices.

Kebab is a typical South Eastern Turkish food. It is a kind of a food group which means; meat down wit charcoal or wood fire. The recepies can be with vegetables or very hot pepper, again depending on the region. Raki is a traditional alcoholic beverage made wit anise and grapes. It is called "Lion's Milk" by the locals, so give this combination a try in one of the many kebab houses in Istanbul. You may finalize this feast, with the unique taste of Turkish coffee.                           "Afiyet olsun" (Good Apetite).

 I s t a n b u l    R e s t a u r a n t s

CATWALK

Maçka Demokrasi Parkı Maçka

Catwalks features fusion foods and has a great sea view out the window. The restaurant opens at 19.00 and closes when the last customer leave.

HAMMAM

Sepetçiler Karı Sarayburnu

Located in the historical “Sepetçiler Kasrı”, Hammam’s restaurant transforms into a nightclub at night. Th party goes until 02.00 - 03.00.

LACIVERT Körfez Cd No:57/A Anadolu Hisarı  

Lacivert is one of the Istanbul’s ten newest restaurants. The venue is an Istanbul mansion.  

Try the crepes.

DEVELI REST. Balıkpazarı G.yüzük Sk No:7 Samatya

The finest kebap you can eat in Istanbul, Develi serves samples of Gaziantep cuisine   

JOY ORTAKOY

M.Naci Cd Salhane Sk No:5 Ortaköy

Joy is a restaurant, bar and nightclub ans is open from 19.00 – 04.00. You can listen to trip pop, acid jazz and Latin Music. It is essential to make a reservation for dinner.

7 th HOUSE 

Nizamiye Cd No: 11/13 Taksim

A nightclub where you can hear underground music.

SOHO 

Meşelik Sk No:11/12 Taksim

As a supper club, Soho serves Italian and French cuisine. No live music, but a different DJ provides the tunes every night.

HAYAL KAHVESI

(Buyukparmakkapi Sok. 19, Beyoglu,

Attracts a mostly young crowd for live (and loud) rock and blues.

HARRY'S JAZZ BAR

Hyatt Regency Hotel, Taskisla, Taksim,

Sometimes hosts live blues and rock acts.

KEMANCI / MANDALA

Siraselviler cad.69, Taksim.

Three floors each with its own bars and live rock music. Top floor more gay.

HAN CAFE

Cumhuriyet cad. Taksim Square. Evenings and nights. Very cruisy. Back bar has a lesbian barmaid. 09-02h

BARBAHCE

The same building with 5.floor) Lively atmosphere, trendy place and busy at weekends.

ROXY

Siraselviler cad. Arslanyatagi sok. 9, Taksim.

An ex-gay disco. Good concerts (jazzrock) throughout the week, very good music, friendly staff. 24-04h

CLUB 14

Abdulhakhamit cad. Belediye Dukkanlari, No:14, Taksim
Operates an FM radio station radio 2019 at 90.6 MHz Young crowd, lively atmosphere, good music and friendly staff. 24-04h.

HENGAME

Istiklal cad. Sahne sok. 6, Balikpazari,Taksim

ANDON

Address : Siraselviler Cd 89 Siraselviler.Taksim

CENEVIZ MEYHANESI
Cicek Pasaji 12  Beyoglu
 

AGORA MEYHANESI
Leblebiciler Sk 8  Balat
 

ECE RESTAURANT (Aynali Meyhane)
Tramvay Cd 104  Kuruçesme
 

SARABI
Istiklal Cd 174  Beyoglu-Taksim
 

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