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Hamdi RestaurantvsGalata House
Galata House and Hamdi Restaurant are both rated very highly by expert writers. Overall, Hamdi Restaurant ranks slightly higher than Galata House. Hamdi Restaurant comes in at #11 in Istanbul with endorsements from 6 sources like Frommer's, Lonely Planet and Fodor's.
Hamdi Restaurant
Fodor's
Frommer's
Travel + Leisure
DK Eyewitness
Rough Guide Frommer's Frommer's
Tahmis Cad KalcIn Sok No.17 Eminonu, Istanbul, Turkey
From $0/night
Fodor's "This longtime grillhouse is an Istanbul institution, with its huge selection of kebabs." Full review
Frommer's "This is a good alternative to the overpriced mediocrity of Pandeli Lokantasi only steps from the entrance to the Egyptian Spice Market." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Starched white tablecloths, the smell of spices, and plenty of bustle and clamor accompany the plates of spicy kebaps at Istanbul’s favorite Anatolian restaurant." Full review
DK Eyewitness "The main draw at this popular restaurant, located behind the Spice Bazaar, is the spectacular view over the Golden Horn from the upper floors."
Rough Guide "The uninspiring facade of this five-storey joint fronting the square in Eminönü belies the quality and value of the food on offer inside."
Frommer's "This is a good-quality kebab restaurant that has gained an elevated status because of its location (next to the Spice Bazaar) and view (across the Golden Horn towards Galata Tower)." Full review
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It has become incredibly popular with tourists and locals, so it's advisable to make a reservation, and make sure to request a table by the window so you can fully appreciate that view.
Frommer's "This is a good-quality kebab restaurant that has gained an elevated status because of its location (next to the Spice Bazaar) and view (across the Golden Horn towards Galata Tower)" Full review
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It has become incredibly popular with tourists and locals, so it's advisable to make a reservation, and make sure to request a table by the window so you can fully appreciate that view.
Galata House Frommer's
Lonely Planet DK Eyewitness Rough Guide
Galata Kulesi Sok. 61, Istanbul, Turkey
From $20/night
Frommer's "The menu reaches into Caucasian territory, with Georgian dumplings, blini, borscht, and chicken and pea salad with yogurt and dill." Full review
Lonely Planet "This would have to be one of the most eccentric restaurants in town." Full review
DK Eyewitness "Both the location and the cuisine are unusual at this Georgian restaurant situated in a rambling old house that used to serve as the British jail in the early 1900s."
Rough Guide "This restaurant offers all the comfort of eating in your own living room with small, cosy rooms, an outdoor terrace lit by fairy-lights and a menu of hearty Georgian cuisine."
