Dining in Istanbul
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).
Selected Istanbul Restaurants
CATWALK 0212-2310356
Macka Demokrasi Parki Macka
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 0212-5116316
Sepetciler Kari Sarayburnu
Located in the historical “Sepetciler Kasri”, Hammam’s restaurant transforms
into a nightclub at night. Th party goes until 02.00 - 03.00
LACIVERT Korfez Cd No:57/A Anadolu Hisari
Lacivert is one of the Istanbul’s ten newest restaurants. The venue is an Istanbul
mansion.
Try the crepes.Tel : 0216-4133753
DEVELI REST.Balikpazari G.yuzuk Sk No:7 Samatya
The finest kebap you can eat in Istanbul, Develi serves samples of Gaziantep
cuisine
Tel : 0212-5881189
Laila
Muallim Naci Cad. No:141-142
Ortakoy Istanbul
Telephone : 0212 227 17 11
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JOY ORTAKOY 0212-3272844
M.Naci Cd Salhane Sk No:5 Ortakoy
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 0212-3610718
Nizamiye Cd No: 11/13 Taksim
A nightclub where you can hear underground music.
PEOPLE
Konaklar Mah. Meseli Sok. No:3 Levent Istanbul
Telephone:0212 279 86 99
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SOHO 0212-2450152
Meselik 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,
Telephone: 212/224-2558)
Attracts a mostly young crowd for live (and loud) rock and blues.
CHANGA
Siraselviler cad. 87/1
Taksim Istanbul
Telephone : 212 251 70 64
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HARRY'S JAZZ BAR
Hyatt Regency Hotel, Taskisla, Taksim,
Telephone : 212/225-7000
Sometimes hosts live blues and rock acts.
KEMANCI / MANDALA
Siraselviler cad.69, Taksim.
Telephone:(212) 245 30 48
Three floors each with its own bars and live rock music. Top floor more gay.
CLUB 147
Buyukdere Caddesi 147 Zincirlikuyu - Istanbul
Telephone : 212 213 01 36
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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.
PLUS CLUB
Mis Sok. No:11 Beyoglu Istanbul
Telephone : 212 243 63 95
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ROXY
Siraselviler cad. Arslanyatagi sok. 9, Taksim.
Telephone : (212) 249 48 39
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
Telephone:(212) 256 21 21.
Operates an FM radio station radio 2019 at 90.6 MHz Young crowd, lively atmosphere,
good music and friendly staff. 24-04h.
CLUB BEYOND
Muallim Naci Cad. No: 109 Ortakoy Istanbul
Telephone : 212 261 19 88
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HENGAME
Istiklal cad. Sahne sok. 6, Balikpazari,Taksim
ANDON
Address : Siraselviler Cd 89 Siraselviler.Taksim
Telephone : 212 - 251 02 22
CENEVIZ MEYHANESI
Cicek Pasaji 12 Beyoglu
212 - 245 49 45
AGORA MEYHANESI
Leblebiciler Sk 8 Balat
212 - 523 78 77
ECE RESTAURANT (Aynali Meyhane)
Tramvay Cd 104 Kurucesme
212 - 265 96 00
SARABI
Istiklal Cd 174 Beyoglu-Taksim
212 - 244 46 09
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