Fodor's Expert Review 1897 Konyalı
Editor's Note: This location is no longer in operation.
Konyalı, an Istanbul institution, has opened a new restaurant (the main branch is in Topkapı Palace, open for lunch only), named for the year of Konyalı's founding, that takes its signature cuisine a step further. With the aim of recreating authentic Ottoman dishes, the menu includes game as well as fruit-based sauces (fruit was used instead of sugar in the Ottoman kitchen). Try the appetizer of game meat börek with apricot sauce, or the entrée of slow-marinated lamb with dried fruits. The restaurant has several smallish rooms decorated with dark woods, mirrors, and original ceramic artwork, while the outdoor patio is a lovely place in summer. Next-door Café Piruhi shares the same kitchen and serves lighter fare.
Quick Facts
Süleyman Seba Cad. 46
Istanbul,
Istanbul
Turkey
212-227–4243