Comments on: 48 Hours in Istanbul: An Eater’s Guide

By: Sophie

Sophie — Sat, 12 Feb 2011 15:30:55 +0000

Thanks for the tips guys. Breakfastwise, Van Kahvalti Evi is a hit (albeit a little rushed off their feet). Pando in Besiktas is a miss… Breakfast plate was obviously prepared the day before because the cheese was dry and the tomato and cucumber slices stale. We got there 8.20 am, at 9am Mr Pando horrified us by grumbling at us to hurry up becuase people were outside waiting for a table.

By: Ive

Ive — Tue, 25 May 2010 09:26:37 +0000

Thanks for the tips, which proved to be excellent.

I would add Ciya Sofresi in Kadikoÿ.

And many, many low-key places where they serve well-prepared, fresh produce. In Istanbul, you can have a superb fish meal for 2 for 7 euro..amazing.

By: admin

admin — Thu, 13 May 2010 11:43:07 +0000

Oteller Sokak is a small street that runs just next to the Maramara Pera Hotel and leads towards Asmalimescit street. Another way to find it is to go to the Pera Palas hotel and then ask for it. It’s one street in front of the Pera Palas.

By: Denis GRIESMAR

Denis GRIESMAR — Thu, 13 May 2010 11:22:13 +0000

Fine again, but where is Oteller sokak ?

By: Ferhan

Ferhan — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 11:41:20 +0000

Jerry,
I do recommend you ” Balıkçı Sebahattin” The Fisherman http://www.armadahotel.com.tr/pg_en/restaurants5.asp …Just taste it there. If you want more sophisticated place, try this…http://www.tarihikarakoybalikcisi.com/……I am sure you will enjoy…

By: istanbuleatsenglish

istanbuleatsenglish — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 06:22:32 +0000

Jerry, take a look in our “advice” section — we have a post dealing with just that question. Have a great trip.

By: Jerry

Jerry — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 20:26:44 +0000

That sounds wonderful! And I’m going to be in Istanbul for only a little over 48 hours. BUT! I am going to be in Sultanahmet with a tight schedule of tourist stuff (Blue Mosque, Topkapi, etc.) to do. Do you have any suggestions about that area? I would love to have the kind of food you described in your post; I am uninterested in French food, no matter how exquisite.

By: Sally Peabody

Sally Peabody — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 03:01:50 +0000

Thanks for this post! I found the NY Times article to be very frustrating. I know you don’t need to spend upwards of $60 per meal to eat well in Istanbul! I am looking forward to my first six days in the city in mid-March and Istanbul Eats has been a terrific source of ‘real’ suggestions that won’t break the bank.

By: admin

admin — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 13:44:41 +0000

Thanks for the note Gustav! We’re really happy we could be part of making your trip a good one. Spread the Istanbul Eats word.

By: Gustav Rasmussen

Gustav Rasmussen — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 09:05:29 +0000

Hi! I used this site to manouver through most of my 5 days in Istanbul, and it helped me immensely! From the unusual (to us) flavours of Antiocha, to the great fish at Ismet Baba, the perfect grill at Zubeyir. Thanks for all the helpful hints and keep up the good work!