Westside Cafe+bistro

Galata Kitchen

➤ Tatar Beyi Sk 9, Beyoglu, Istanbul, Turkey, 34425

Western • Kitchen • European • Mediterranean

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"I love this place. Went a few weeks before traveling to another country and have dreamed of it ever since. The sweetest little café. I had a almond milk latte, Turkish tea, and the vegan Turkish breakfast both times. It comes with every house made vegan cheese they have and all delicious bites. Enough food for 2 people safe. The price is worth about $20 for everything with top."

Beymen Brasserie

➤ Harbiye, Turkey

Kafe • Avrupa • European • Uluslararası

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"Came here on a busy Friday night which was also Christmas Eve, 2021. Our party of 4 probably ordered half of the items on the menu: guacamole, french fries, fried zucchini straws, pate plate, soups, meatballs, duck rolls, popcorn shrimp, ribs, ice cream, cheesecake, and many other items. To say everything was exceptional is an understatement! The food was incredibly tasty, served at the perfect temps, and prepared to perfection. The service was beyond amazing: our server even cut most items into quarters and personally served all of us. He was incredibly attentive (but not overly attentive) and took care of everything we asked for very quickly. The manager also spent quite a bit of time with us taking care of everything. She was beyond incredible! Beyond the food and service, the decor was out of this world and the atmosphere was great. I could go into specifics on how amazing the craft cocktails were as well, but just take my word for it when I say they were world class. I've not had many dining experiences as good as this in my whole life. If you are ever visiting Istanbul and you don't visit this place, you are truly doing yourself a disservice. A true gem!!! We'll be back the first chance we get. Thank you for the wonderful experience!"

Pera Antakya

➤ Balyoz Sk. No:14, Istanbul, Turkey, Taksimo

Coffee • Turkish • Lebanese • Vegetarian

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"I went twice while in Istanbul. Lamb chops are the most famous. If you are a male, one serving is unconditionally insufficient, so add chicken or one serving unconditionally. Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5"

Babel Cafe

➤ Turnaci Basi Caddesi 56, Beyoglu, Turkey

Cafés • Turkish • Vegetarian • Middle East

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"The food at this restaurant is excellent. It offers a unique variety that is a nice change from the usual fare found in Istanbul. Both dishes had a distinct flavor that I would highly recommend. The bread is exceptionally soft and complements the lentil soup well. The interior decorations are also very pleasing."

Cuma

➤ Cukur Cuma Cd. 53A, Beyoglu, Istanbul, Turkey, 34425

Cafés • Turkish • Breakfast • International

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"I had high expectations for this Turkish fusion restaurant, given its Bib Gourmand rating. However, I must say I left feeling rather disappointed. Ambience: The atmosphere was okay, the rooms felt quite varied and not cohesive. Cleanliness: The washroom was not clean, and it lacked soap early in the evening shift. Service: The service was not as attentive as I had hoped. Our food took a long time to arrive, with a 40 minute gap between courses in an almost empty restaurant. Wine selection: Unfortunately, the wine was far from impressive. The three open white wines we tried were of supermarket quality, straight from the window cleaner shelf, with a significant markup a €3 5 bottle was served for €5 6 a glass. Food: The food was a letdown as well. The bread was stale, the puff pastry seemed like a cheap frozen buy in, and the salad was bland and not fresh. The main dish, an undercooked chicken, was simply a pile of sadness. I struggle to understand how this restaurant earned a Bib Gourmand rating. With only four bookings on a Saturday night, I suspect most patrons are tourists misled by the Michelin Guide rating. In conclusion, this was a massively overpriced and underwhelming experience. I would not recommend it."