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Albura Kathisma

Yeni Akbiyik Cad no 26 | Sultanahmet, Istanbul 34400, Turkey
0090 212 5189710 / 0090 2125179031
Ranked #8 of 1,320 restaurants in Istanbul
4.5 of 5 stars 532 Reviews
Price range: $19 - $71
Cuisines: Turkish
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Restaurant details
Good for: Families with children, Romance, Large groups, Doing business, Local cuisine, Special occasions, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Reservations, Takeout, Delivery, Buffet, Late Night, Dessert
Neighborhood: Sultanahmet
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EmfromHants
Alton, United Kingdom
2 reviews
1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 22, 2012 NEW

As vegetarian travellers it is always nice to find an establishment that offers some choice, modest maybe, but still choice. With a good atmosphere, helpful, friendly staff and reasonable prices I would certainly recommend Albura Kathisma to other veggie visitors. Whilst you are there ask to visit the Byzantine ruins that adjoin the premises, you'll be in for an extra... More

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Eclipsee05
Rome, Italy
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3 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 21, 2012 NEW

We have discovered this place casually. We stayed in Istanbul for four days and we had four diner there. The place Was lovely, and the atmosphere too. Food are very good and well cooked, and the service is lovely. A special regards to Hasan, Fatma and Emin, Who are everytime smily and kindly. If we'll come back to Istanbul sure... More

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Janine184
London, United Kingdom
1 review
2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 17, 2012 NEW
2
people found this review helpful

The food was some of the nicest we had in our four day stay, the lighting was lovely and the restaurant was warm and cosy - much needed as it was very cold outside in February. Lee' was very friendly and even returned my scarf to our hotel late on our last night which was very kind indeed as we... More

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sowie
Preston, United Kingdom
Top Contributor
101 reviews
77 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 6, 2012
1
person found this review helpful

Reasonably priced, relaxed atmosphere and excellent food. Lee is a very likeable host who takes time to chat, remembers your preferences and names and is an asset to the restaurant. We ate here for 3 nights running after reading reviews on trip advisor. Carol and I will certainly be back when we return to Istanbul More

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Motore_Gatta
Milan, Italy
Contributor
20 reviews
3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 23, 2012

We arrived from two ours when we decided to take a little walk and visit the nearby of our hotel (see our review)... First we took a glass of tea as in the best Turkish tradition... Than we looked at a nice Restaurant, so the Albura Kathisma was our first dinner in Istanbul.... We want to say many thanks to... More

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cbroumand
1 review
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 19, 2012

The spinach appetizer was great. Lamb was good, but lacked spices that would set it apart. Rice pudding was very tasty. With 2 non alcoholic drinks cost was 59 TL. More

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slm7334
turkey istanbul
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 15, 2012

we been thıs rest.we had the dısh was very nıce the dıs was for two kathısma palace wıth bıg pıceas of the lamp we really ancoyed there our waıter azad was very freandly we come back agaın soon More

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Mary_Jo_10
Wiltshire
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4 reviews
1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 15, 2012

We had dinner here and it was good, we returned two days later although there were lots of other places we could have chosen. The staff are ultra friendly and showed us the ruins, which were quite stunning and unexpected. More

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miablee
Fresno, California
Senior Contributor
21 reviews
9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 12, 2012

I think we spent three hours at this restaurant just because it was so relaxing sitting in their outdoor area, watching the pedestrians go by and enjoying plate after plate of out of this world yumminess. We relied on Lee our waiter to make suggestions and everything he recommended was fantastic to the eyes and quickly soon after by our... More

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RhenuP
Durban, South Africa
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 9, 2012

we were in Istanbul for 1 week and stayed within walking distance from the restaurant. We were very sorry that we did not go to this restaurant the very first day. We would have gone there every day. it was outstanding. the food was awesome & the staff were even better. Lee was a fab host. All the guys were... More

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