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Saray |
In 19th century, “Tarihi Saray Muhallebicisi” which served Ottoman’s royal family & palace staff, today serve Istanbul residents with its restored center in Beyoğlu and its new 4 branches. From the past until now “Tarihi Saray Muhallebicisi” which is related to its famous desert tradition, besides, serve also breakfast & lunch facilities with reasonable prices. Especially, Tavuk Göğsü and Kazandibi as deserts, Sahanda Pastırmalı Yumurta as breakfast and Döner with Pilaf as lunch can be suggested. (Burak Özbakır, Bilkent University, Student, TOMYO) |
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Emporio Armani |
Emporio Armani Caffe, which is settled together with Emporio Armani and Gucci boutiques in historical “Macka Palas” in Tesvikiye district, is welcoming its guests with the finest selections of Italian cuisine in its minimalistly decorated but extremely comfortable place. Nowadays the latest favorite of the menu prepared under the supervision of Italian chef Antonio C. Lombardi is Saltimbocca Alla Romana. (Veal ham with sage and light white wine sauce) Carpaccio, risotto and tiramisu are also different tastes that have to be tried in Armani Caffe. Today, among 9 Armani signed EA Caffe in 5 different countries around the world, EA Caffe Istanbul has the special feature of being the biggest in this chain with its 170 m2 interior area and a smart terrace of 1000m2 largeness. EA Caffe, which is open everyday between 10.00 a.m.- 12.00 p.m. except Sundays, is carrying on its popularity with an excellent service at its evening bar in addition to lunch and dinner service. (Oğulcan Şafak, Bilkent University, Student, TOMYO) |
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L'Appart |
L’appart, as its understood from its name, is a French restaurant. It has an equivalent which was established in France.The dublex construction L’appart, that is stressing the home atmosphere to its’ guests, offers you totally the best examples of Classical French Cuisine. Its’ menu is just like the same as it is given in L’appart’ in France. It is a nice surprise for you to see the olive oil cold meals in its menu. There are changes made in the menu items periodically in every 3 months. Elegant Turkish and French wines are highly recommended to you according to your wish.By considering the stress of daily life there can be two menu suggestions made by the restaurant.First Entree’ includes main dish, dessert and nonalcoholic beverages;second Entree’ includes meal of the day which is prepared by the Chef Bruno Ledru, consists Chef’s special and a dessert selected from dessert menu.Except Sundays, the restaurant expects guests every day of the week between hours 12:00-15:00 and 19:00-23:00. The problem of parking is solved by the restaurant. According to your demand, you can use the first floor of the restaurant to your private situation.Reservation is obligatory.You have the chance to benefit from bar section beginning from 18:00 to late night. (Esra Kalkış, Bilkent University, Student, TOMYO) |
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Citonelle |
Citronelle is a very stylish restaurant located at Ceylan Inernational Continental at Istanbul, with a domination of the sophisticated French decoration, at which wonderful flavors are created in meals by means of addition of the essences of Thai herbs and the spices and sauces of the French Cuisine to the French and Thai meals. It is a very stylish restaurant which may be considered as expensive, but which shall be an obsession for those who cannot give up French Cuisine. Reservation is compulsory at Citronelle. (Sirma Keresteci, Bilkent University, Student,TOMYO) |
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Contact |
Even though Cafe Contact is located in Nişantaşı, where is a very crowded and central place, it attracts attention with its green view and nice garden. Cafe Contact is a classical French cafe, the decor is mostly wooden and in parissien style so that all the pieces are original and from France. It gives you the feeling of having a meal in a street cafe in Paris, with its “Tonet” type chairs, circular designed tables, street lamps and posters of some theatre plays and art exhibitions hanging on walls and street stones of Paris on the floor. There is an elite customer profile in Contact including the businessmen/ women, people who are shoping around and students. That’s why Contact suffers rush hours during the noun-breaks and afternouns, but it has only a capacity of 25-30 guests and it is open between 10.30 and 23.00. The menu includes easy made foods in order to catch the high working tempo of Nişantaşı. Cold offerings (Les Assiettes) including special sandwiches, egg meals (Les’oeufs) like pancakes,crepes and omletes, grilled meals and carpaccio are the most popular items in the menu. The prices in Contact don’t differ from their competitors’ prices. It’s not cheap also not too expensive, but make sure that it’s worth paying a little more to have a nice meal in the streets of Paris. (Sadi Can Bodur. Bilkent University, Student,TOMYO) |
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Spasso |
Like a blowing breeze from Mediteranean, Spasso is a different world, a different atmosphere. Spasso which means pleasant trip in Italian, is an ideal place for delightful guests to have elegant and pleasant lunch and dinners while enjoying the italian culture and cuisine in Hyatt Regency Hotel. The star symbol, which is seen everywhere from the dekoration to uniforms, also from the napkins to the chandeliers, is inspired from the sky interest at Renaissaince Era. Its elite and conceptual menu, is your invitation for not only the pasta but also seafood and meat. Spasso which is the intersection point of large number, variety and quality of world wide wines in its cellar, gives service all the days except Sundays and requesting reservation to entertain its guests with honor and respect. (Müge Yılmaz, Bilkent University, Student, TOMYO) |
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La Corne d'Or |
You can have professionalism and delicious meals in addition to the wonderful landscape of the Bosphorus. La Corne d’Or is an elite place that you can choose for your special days with the most popular French Cuisine, classical decoration and careful service. It is place mainly preferred by the popular names of world of business and politics. You can enjoy the meal that you are having at La Corne d’Or with a high quality service. You can get your money’s worth at the restaurant at which you can have the most special nights. Reservation is compulsory.(Canan Töre, Bilkent University, Student, TOMYO) |
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Le Cigare |
Le Cigare has been serving the elite customers of Istanbul for a period of 2 years. You can try the elite meals of the French cuisine at this elite restaurant. The most significant characteristics of Le Cigare is the fact that it is the only cigar restaurant in Istanbul. There are special cases that provide a constant temperature of 17°C in order to keep the cigars of the regular customers under special conditions. I can recommend Frog Legs, Sezar’s Salad, Onion Soup as a starter and Minute Steak with Choron Sauce as the main meal and Crème Brulee for desert. But all dishes are different and delicious. Of course, you can add a different flavor to the dishes with elite French wine. For example, I recommend Chablis from Antonin Rodet. Moreover, there is a bar of 250-300 capacity at the lower floor, where you can have fun until 4 in the morning after your meal. (Ali Serkan Soysal, Bilkent University, Student, TOMYO) |
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Babâne |
At Babane, where you shall have freshly prepared, delicious pastry prepared by the women employees opening dough that you meet at the entrance, you can have the pleasure of eating the home and mantı meals with its cuisine and atmosphere that integrates the Eastern-Western synthesis and its Eastern employees. The personnel is located at first floor and second floor is decorated in a formal manner whereas the third floor resembles a village ambiance with the divans, stools and the dried pepper decoration. Babane generally serves the students of French, Spanish and Galatasaray Senior High School(Banu Özkınar, Bilkent University, Student, TOMYO) |
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Hacı Abdullah |
A cuisine of plenty and flavor comes to ones mind with term “Ottoman Cuisine”. Hacı Abdullah is one of the fine restaurants serving meals from the Ottoman Cuisine in Istanbul. Hünkar Beğendi, Fried Elbasan, Lamp Incik with Aubergine and Manisa Kebab are among the special meals of the restaurant. Finding the quince dessert with honey, banana and crème and 13 kinds of compote is impossible any where else in Istanbul. While the red colored walls give a warm and sincere ambiance to the restaurant, the paintings on the wall are providing a difference atmosphere. The characteristics of the meals and manner of service gives the feeling that one is having a meal at home. (Koran Özpeçen, Bilkent University, Student, TOMYO) |
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Pano |
Pano Şaraphanesi which has been serving its customers since 1898, is one of the unique places that addresses those who want to have a delicious meal at a pleasant ambiance and the wine-lovers who are looking for different tastes, in addition to its feature of not loosing anything from its initial originality and quality. The most significant characteristic of Pano Şaraphanesi is the Red Wine titled Adakarası, which is one of its own productions from Pinot Noir grapes. You should try the cheese plate, decorated with Easter egg and boiled potatoes. Another characteristic that attracts the attention is the variety and deliciousness of the appetizers. The prices are also very reasonable at Pano. With its wooden tables and chairs that give the impression of a wine cellar and the sincere ambiance is an ideal place for those who want to have a pleasant and different night. (Aslı Fırat, Bilkent University, Student, TOMYO) |
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Country Life |
A rural café at which antique goods are sold. It has a very rich cuisine. French style breakfast, the said bar with its rich variety and chicken on grill with soybean sauce constitute the highlights. Decoration: very pleasant with the copper jars, corns hanging from the ceiling, ancient chests, cuckoo clocks and wooden chairs and tables. Customer composition is formed of various groups of both the young and the seniors who want to have a meal in different ambiance. After your meal, we recommend that you visit the second floor where you can find very interesting decoration products. Home made marmalades, olive oils and colorful sugar candy can be purchased. It is closed on Sundays.. (Elif Seyhan, Bilkent University, Student, TOMYO) |
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Park Şamdam |
A place that assures unforgettable moments to its guests in a garden just like a dream, at Nişantaşı, one of the most beautiful suburbs of Istanbul. Park Şamdan which serves the elite meals of the Turkish, French and Italian cuisine in an “A la carte” menu and which has a very wide spectrum of dishes that increases from day to day, is serving its customers in a great harmony and care. “Park Şamdan” which is generally the preference of businessmen gives you a service that your money deserves. (İsmail Cem Yamaner, Bilkent University, Student, TOMYO) |
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Vogue |
Vogue , located on the top floor of Besiktas Plaza , is offering a magnificent Bosphorus view to its guests. Lunch service is at 12.00 – 15.00 , dinner service is starting at 19.00 and continues about 01.00 o’clock . The reason why the service finishes early is that the place adresses to businessman and high society. Thursday is the most crowded day so I suggest you not to forget making reservation. You may have your dinners with a nice music . The most favorite foods of Vogue are Fusulli , smoked salmon , grilled cutlet and barbeque plate served with Caliterra (Sili wine) and Sancerre (French wine) . Vogue do not leave you alone in Sunday , presents you a great brunch with open buffet . If you want to be for away from stress and spend your Sundays towards the Bosphorus view, you should visit Vogue between 10.30 – 16.00 . Gaye Uysal, Bilkent University, Student, TOMYO) |
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Berdush |
Berdush has became a common address in a short time who is looking for an extraordinary winehouse with the huge wine cask in the middle of the place, lots of wines in it ,wool furnitures and the tuxedo weared employees that are welcoming you. Berdush is open everyday except Sunday & Monday between 19.00 – 03.00 ,and the guest coming to there, between 25 – 50 years old. Guests are eating their delicious meals with a good music. The most favorite meals of Berdush are; Berdush plate including hot-cold entrees, liver, sea produces and Steak Kazanova (fried patotoes and thick sirloin steak on a wool plate)served with sherry tomatoes . Chablis (French white wine) and Merlod (French red wine) are the most popular wines. Also there is no carparking problem. Enjoy drinking a glass of wine in Berdush towards a great Bosphorus view. (Gaye Uysal, Bilkent University, Student, TOMYO) |
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Downtown |
Downtown is considered as a fine dining room which refers to the people with high life standards. A very warm decorated, Italian way of modern lighting, and furnitures attract your attention. The restaurant is combined of two sections: bar and the restaurant. Downtown restaurant’s one advantage beyond the others, is that it has higher popularity for the lunch time. But, it is as much popular at nights also. Downtown does not have serving time. Anyone can go and eat at anytime between 11am and 11.30pm. There is a parking problem during the day. Downtown actually refers to young generation unlike the other regular fine dining rooms.The staff is well educated and knows how to deal with the guests and the restaurant has high quality of service . The menu is mostly Italian. Although the restaurant is expensive, it is worth eating there. (Feridun Pakaydın, Bilkent University, Student, TOMYO) |
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