Affordable Restaurants

Taj Mahal
Unlicensed Indian restaurant with a surprisingly comprehensive menu. Conveniently located close to Sishane metro station.

Address: 4a Nergiz Sokak, Tunel, Beyoglu | Telephone: 0212 293 6600 |

Siirt Seref Buryan
Situated on a quiet, tree-lined square, Siirt Seref Buryan offers specialties from the south-east Turkish district of Siirt. Go for something really unusual such as pit-roasted lamb and "rice with curtains" - a spicy pilaf baked in pastry.

Address: 4 Itfaiye Caddesi | Telephone: 0212 635 8085 |

Ozturk Pide
Newly renovated, this third-generation, family-run fast-foodery specialises in pide cooked in a traditional wood-fired oven.

Address: 72 Galipdede Caddesi, Beyoğlu | Telephone: 0212 243 0663 |

Fine Dining Restaurants

Gelik Et Lokantasi
An 800-seat, three-floor meat eater's paradise overlooking Atakoy harbour. The pit-roasted lamb and special oven-baked pilav are rightfully famous. Book ahead at weekends.

Address: Sahil Yolu, Mobil Karsisi, Atakoy, Bakirkoy | Telephone: 0212 560 7282 |

Miss Pizza
A-la-mode Pizza joint, boasting all expected toppings plus a few novelties such as asparagus and artichoke. Reservations essential at weekends.

Address: 86 Mesrutiyet Caddesi, Sishane, Beyoglu | Telephone: 0212 251 3234 |

Refik
The last Greek-run restaurant in town, not to say one of the longest-running. Expect a dedicated, old-school take on mezze, kebabs and fish - washed down with raki or wine.

Address: 10 Buyukparmakkapi Sokak, Beyoglu |