Etiler
18 places we have tried in and around Etiler. Part of our Istanbul guide — no scores, no advertising.
10Fiko Etiler
First in Etiler and later in Yeniköy, Fiko has left its mark on the kebab scene for years — and now it's back with a brand-new, far smarter room. Fiko…
10Supernormal Burger Etiler
Supernormal is a burger place that opened recently in Etiler and became popular fast. They make smash burgers, with three options: the classic; the ho…
7Mon Bakehouse
Mon Bakehouse is a lovely bakery down a side street in Ulus that has built a following in the neighbourhood. A warm, friendly, delicious little place.…
10Arkestra
Arkestra is probably the most talked-about place in Istanbul at the moment. Opened in Etiler about two months ago, Arkestra has built a magnificent ki…
9Cookshop. Etiler Arka Bahçe Villa
Etiler's Tepecik Yolu has become considerably livelier this summer with the back-to-back openings of Delicatessen and Cookshop Arka Bahçe Villa. With …
10Tribeca Cafe
Although it's only been open three weeks, Beca has quickly become Istanbul's most mysterious address. Opened in the old Tribeca site in Akatlar, it's …
7Cross Fingers
The shopping area inside Etiler Alkent has turned into a small gourmet spot over the last three years. Tike, Du Lupo Trattoria and Cross Fingers have …
8Çamlik Ocakbasi Etiler
On a cold, snowy day, the neighbourhood ocakbaşı is the right address. At Çamlık Ocakbaşı in Etiler we put ourselves in İzzet Usta's hands. With meze …
9Rustyfork
Rustyfork is one of Istanbul's representatives of Tex-Mex cooking. From this cuisine, born in the American South with Mexican influences, chicken wing…
10Günaydın kebap Etiler
You don't often find chain restaurants on acıktım.be. Holding a standard usually means compromising on quality, so they rarely satisfy us. The Etiler …
5Tike Etiler
Founded in 1998 and one of the first brands to spread kebab culture to a wide audience, Tike is renewing itself after a quiet period. We've tried the …
3Pinoli Italian Kitchen
Etiler is probably the leader in Turkey for Italian restaurants per square metre. In this intensely competitive area, Pinoli — opened by the All Sport…
4İoki
Having added a Bodrum branch to its three in Istanbul, our favourite İoki is the Etiler one. Still a level above the chain brands on flavour, İoki's s…
4Lakerida Deniz Ürünleri
Lakerida in Etiler is a fish market that stands out for both fresh fish and its own meze and lakerda. Offering a cooking service too, it draws attenti…
2Da Mario Etiler
Da Mario, Istanbul's classic Italian restaurant, has never let us down in the same spot since it opened in 1993.…
5İoki
Good sushi isn't everywhere. I discovered İoki late; the flavour is superb. The open-air terrace on summer evenings lets you breathe. The sushi is ver…
6Rustyfork
A Tex-Mex place in Etiler; the food is good and the decoration is accomplished. Prices are at Nispetiye level.…
8Miyabi Sushi & Japanese Grill
Friday evening might be the right night for good sushi. If you want to go to our favourite sushi place, Miyabi, we'd suggest hurrying to book.…
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