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Eating
6
Ahırkapı Balıkçısı
$$
SEAFOOD
For years we've been promising locals not to list this neighbourhood fish restaurant in our
book. We sympathised with their desire to retain the place's low profile, particularly as it's
tiny and relatively cheap. However, the food here is so good and the eating alternatives in
this area so bad that we've finally decided to share the secret. Book ahead.
(
212-518 4988;
Keresteci Hakkı Sokak 46, Cankurtaran; mezes 5-25, fish 15-70;
4-11pm;
Sultanahmet)
7
Balıkçı Sabahattin
$$$
The limos outside Balıkçı Sabahattin pay testament to its enduring popularity with the
city's establishment, who join cashed-up tourists in enjoying its limited menu of meze and
fish. The food is excellent, though the service is often harried. You'll dine in a wooden Ot-
toman house or under a leafy canopy in the garden.
(
SEAFOOD
212-458 1824;
www.balikcisabahattin.com
;
Seyit Hasan Koyu Sokak 1, Cankurtaran; mezes 10-30, fish 30-60;
noon-midnight;
Sultanahmet)
8
Cooking Alaturka
$$
TURKISH
Dutch-born owner-chef Eveline Zoutendijk and her Turkish colleague Fehzi Yıldırım serve
a set four-course menu of simple Anatolian dishes at this tranquil restaurant near the Blue
Mosque. The menu makes the most of fresh seasonal produce, and can be tailored to suit
vegetarians or those with food allergies (call ahead). No children under six at dinner and no
credit cards.
(
212-458 5919;
www.cookingalaturka.com
;
Akbıyık Caddesi 72a, Cankurtaran; set lunch or dinner
50;
lunch Mon-Sat & dinner by reservation Mon-Sat;
Sultanahmet)
9
Hafız Mustafa
$
SWEETS
