Spor Caddess
Beşiktaş Plaza
Beşiktaş
near the new W Hotel building site
Top Priced
Mixed Veg
Open 7 days
Vogue is ideally located, though at first when you pull in to the driveway you'll be thinking that dinner is served in the Besiktas Football Club Gym. Arriving at the 13th floor (no superstition here) you're suddenly in a new world overlooking Istanbul.
You're here for the view and an outdoor table on a warm evening is a must. It's a relaxed atmosphere with diners who have come straight from the office, or tourists who are out for a celebration. The menu is modern and simple - or if you can, there is a separate sushi menu to choose from. Veg options are limited to basic salads or pasta and sauce.
Vogue is part of the Istanbul Doors group of restaurants - who also have Wa-Na and Lokanta in the Taksim area.
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Tuus
The Sofa Hotel
Teşvikiye Cadd 123
Nişantaşı
P: +90 212 224 8181
W: http://www.tuus.com.tr/
Mixed Veg
Top Price
Tuus sets out to be innovative with good food and style. The menu is focused on fresh fish, pastas and salads to please the mouth and eye. Located within the Sofa Hotel, this place appeals to all the hipsters and is a nice addition to the eating scene.
The 'amuse bouche' (a sip of soup to amuse) of truffle oil and vegetables was a delight and the Roquefort, pear and walnut salad is mouth watering. Try from a selection of pastas for a filling main. If the stomach insists, a 'chocolate fantasy' awaits you for desert - 3 different mouthwatering tasters or go for the trio of creme brulee.
Be careful where you go with your wine choices, the wine cellar is well stocked with french labels that go from pricey to the ridiculous.
Teşvikiye Cadd 123
Nişantaşı
P: +90 212 224 8181
W: http://www.tuus.com.tr/
Mixed Veg
Top Price
Tuus sets out to be innovative with good food and style. The menu is focused on fresh fish, pastas and salads to please the mouth and eye. Located within the Sofa Hotel, this place appeals to all the hipsters and is a nice addition to the eating scene.
The 'amuse bouche' (a sip of soup to amuse) of truffle oil and vegetables was a delight and the Roquefort, pear and walnut salad is mouth watering. Try from a selection of pastas for a filling main. If the stomach insists, a 'chocolate fantasy' awaits you for desert - 3 different mouthwatering tasters or go for the trio of creme brulee.
Be careful where you go with your wine choices, the wine cellar is well stocked with french labels that go from pricey to the ridiculous.
Changa
Siraselviler Caddesi 87/1, Taksim
P: +90 212 249 1348
W: www.changa-istanbul.com
Not open Sunday
Mixed Menu
Top Prices
You wouldn't find Changa if it weren't for the friendly face on the door. Changa is breaking new ground in gastro-cuisine in Istanbul in a setting that also appeals to the design asthetic. With a menu directed by Peter Gordon, Kiwi chef behind The Providore & Tapas Room in London it's easy to like the fusion style and the excellent cocktails are also a must.
Veg options seemed to only be on the starters menu, but you can try all of them and have a great night! The stuffed courgette dolmas were delicious and the chilled celeriac with citrus fruit is delicious. Leave yourself room to share the Changa Chocolate Truffles for desert with twists like Szechuan pepper chocolate truffle. Or just have a sample plate on your own.
Come on a Friday and expect to be stuck away on the 3rd floor or come on Monday for a quieter more intimate meal on the main floor where you can watch the kitchen staff through the glass floor.
P: +90 212 249 1348
W: www.changa-istanbul.com
Not open Sunday
Mixed Menu
Top Prices
You wouldn't find Changa if it weren't for the friendly face on the door. Changa is breaking new ground in gastro-cuisine in Istanbul in a setting that also appeals to the design asthetic. With a menu directed by Peter Gordon, Kiwi chef behind The Providore & Tapas Room in London it's easy to like the fusion style and the excellent cocktails are also a must.
Veg options seemed to only be on the starters menu, but you can try all of them and have a great night! The stuffed courgette dolmas were delicious and the chilled celeriac with citrus fruit is delicious. Leave yourself room to share the Changa Chocolate Truffles for desert with twists like Szechuan pepper chocolate truffle. Or just have a sample plate on your own.
Come on a Friday and expect to be stuck away on the 3rd floor or come on Monday for a quieter more intimate meal on the main floor where you can watch the kitchen staff through the glass floor.
Wagamama's - Levent / Kanyon
Kanyon MallLevent
W: www.wagamama.com.tr
Mid Priced
Mixed Veg
Not Licenced
Wagamama started to spread itself globally a few years back and opened its first Turkish store in 2006, still with the same menu, shared bench seating and relaxed, no attitude staff.
If you are not familiar with Wagamama think fast food asian fusion using local fresh ingredients with stir fry noodles or ramen-soup dishes. Favourites include veg tempura with curry sauce or personally ask for the yasai chilli men served with organic rice and not noodles. At least here you can also find tofu for that veg-protein hit.
Unlike UK or Oz there is no 'positive eating' food and alcohol option.
Kantin
Akkavak Sokak 16/2
Nişantaşı
T: +90 212 219 31 14
W: www.kantin.biz
Mid Priced
Mixed Veg
Open weekdays til 7pm.
You'll be greeted well by the staff and probably even the owner as you step into this trendy cafe in the back of Nisantasi. Walk past the chefs library and notice cook books from the River Side Cafe or Delia's latest, don't worry, the trend here is great food done well.
Veg options do change on a daily basis, the menu is written up in chalk! Generally, expect parcels with cheese and grilled veg, soup of the day and a mix of other delights including a veg mince and rice 'kofte' or bake.
Think sweet things here while sipping on your Americano, the staff will always press you to try the extra light cheesecake with wild berry sauce or maybe its a meringue with chestnut ice cream.
Nişantaşı
T: +90 212 219 31 14
W: www.kantin.biz
Mid Priced
Mixed Veg
Open weekdays til 7pm.
You'll be greeted well by the staff and probably even the owner as you step into this trendy cafe in the back of Nisantasi. Walk past the chefs library and notice cook books from the River Side Cafe or Delia's latest, don't worry, the trend here is great food done well.
Veg options do change on a daily basis, the menu is written up in chalk! Generally, expect parcels with cheese and grilled veg, soup of the day and a mix of other delights including a veg mince and rice 'kofte' or bake.
Think sweet things here while sipping on your Americano, the staff will always press you to try the extra light cheesecake with wild berry sauce or maybe its a meringue with chestnut ice cream.
The House Cafe - Teşvikiye
Atiye Sokak No 10/ 1Teşvikiye
T: +90 212 259 23 77
W: www.thehousecafe.com.tr
off the street in an apartment building. Look for the small sign on the first floor window
Mixed Menu
Mid Priced
Open 7 days til 10pm
Free WIFI
Great options in a friendly chilled atmosphere with a large communal table to sit around and enjoy your food or a just grab a juice or coffee. You can quite easily pass a few hours here with friends.
Menu options range from breakfast Turkish specialities like spicy-scrambled eggs (memnen) to more traditional breakfasts of breads and cheese. A range of great fresh juices get you started, try the House Boom combo juice with 1/2 banana, some apple, fresh orange and cherry juice.
Head down anytime of the day for lunch or dinner options from green lentil salad with white cheese and french mustard dressing or a large pizza with pear, walnut and rockfort cheese. If you want more space to yourself, try to grab one of the few tables for 2 in the back room and if you find smoking really gets up your nose, ask for seat right by the entrance.
For summer days and a Sunday brunch head to the Ortakoy and then go shopping at the local markets.
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