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Every morning, the chefs at this popular ocakbaşı (fireside kebap restaurant) prepare the
fresh, top-quality meats to be grilled over their handsome copper-hooded barbecues that
night. Their offerings are famous throughout the city, so booking a table is essential. (
212-293 3951; www.zubeyirocakbasi.com ; Bekar Sokak 28; mezes 4-6, kebaps 10-20;
noon-1am;
Kabataş, then funicular to Taksim)
11 Meze by Lemon Tree $$$
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Chef Gençay Üçok creates some of the most interesting - and delicious - modern Turkish
food found in the city. Come to his small restaurant opposite the Pera Palace Hotel to
sample triumphs such as monkfish casserole or grilled lamb sirloin with baked potatoes
and red beets; both are sure to be holiday highlights. Bookings are essential. (
MODERN TURKISH
212-252
8302; www.mezze.com.tr ; Meşrutiyet Caddesi 83b, Tepebaşı; mezes 8-25, mains 26-36;
Karaköy, then funicu-
lar to Tünel)
12 Karaköy Lokantası $$
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MEYHANE, LOKANTA
Known for its gorgeous tiled interior, genial owner and bustling vibe, Karaköy Lokantası
serves tasty, well-priced food to its loyal local clientele. It functions as a lokanta (eatery
serving ready-made food) during the day, but at night it morphs into a meyhane , with
slightly higher prices. Bookings are essential for dinner. (
212-292 4455; Kemankeş Caddesi 37a,
Karaköy; mezes 6-10, portions 7-12, grills 11-16;
dinner daily, lunch Mon-Sat;
;
Karaköy)
13 Ca' d'Oro $$
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The glamorous rooftop restaurant at the SALT Galata cultural centre serves molto buono
Italian staples such as pasta, pizza and risotto, but is most memorable for its extraordinary
view over the Golden Horn to the Historic Peninsula. Vegetarians will appreciate the gen-
erous array of suitable options on the menu. (
ITALIAN
212-243 8292; www. istanbuldoors.com; Bankalar Cad-
desi 11, Galata; starters 10-29, pizzas 15-21, mains 18-55;
lunch & dinner Tue-Sun;
;
Karaköy)
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