Mezzaluna

Milanese businessman Aldo Bozzi and famous Florentine architect Roberto Magris, opened its doors in Turkey in 1995, and, since then, it has been a venue for satisfying the desire of Turkish diners for a fine, around-the-clock dining experience. With its “accessible quality” approach to the exquisite delicacies of the Italian cuisine.

Mezzaluna has a chain of 12 restaurants in Turkey, located as follows; in Istanbul there are 6 (Acarkent, İstinye Park, Nişantaşı, Suada, Kanyon Express, Buyaka Express,),in Ankara 3 (Bilkent, Kavaklıdere, Next Level), in Izmir 2 (Konak Pier, Yıldızburnu - Çeşme), and in Bodrum 1 (Yalıkavak Palmarina). The Italian chef Carmine Antonio Lombardi and his own professionally assembled team prepare and serve food and drink to Mezzaluna’ s customers.

They also have a brilliant olive oil which they serve before meal and they have awesome tasty breads as well. The most nice thing about this place is the chef is preparing all pizzas infront of you in their kitchen.I have been the one in Acarkent, I am sure you will find the nice hospitality in other restaurants. 

Highly recomended.
 

Website: http://www.mezzaluna.com.tr/en/homepage.aspx

Sehil Cafe& Gurme

Almost every day I gather with my colleagues here and having very nice meals, salads. There are plenty of stuff either you buy for home and eat inside. There are several prepared mezes like an open bufe. They have also delicatessen which you can find all sort of cheese, ham, olives, butter etc.

When you have a meze plate more than 14 TRY you will get a free soup next to your meal. They have delicious aubergine, tarhana, lentil soup. They serve mantı in two different sauces one with regular yoghurt, garlic, mint, pepper and one with minced meat tomato sauce.

At the end of your meal, pumpkin dessert is also highly recommended. There are other desserts also available according to your choice.

Website: http://www.sehil.net/

Telephone: 02165378740

The address: Kavacık Mh., 34810 Kavacik,  İstanbul

Zahir Cafe& Restaurant

This is a recent hidden cozy place in Kuzguncuk. I had a very nice breakfast, there was everything. I am welcomed very well, the service guy was so kind and has a great hospitality. He came three times to our table to ask if anything I needed. Obviously there were plenty of small plates on the table.

For two people breakfast menu is 55 TRY. On the next table I saw also Turkish Ravioli (Mantı). 

This cafe& restaurant place has three floors. Simit was very fresh and tasty, the butter, kaymak, olives and Tulum cheese were great.
 
I highly recommend this cozy place in Kuzguncuk.

Address: Kuzguncuk Mah. (Icadiye Cad), 34674 Üsküdar, Istanbul
 
Telephone: 0216 310 0302