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Fener Restaurant

Telli Odalar Sokak. No:5, Istanbul 34400, Turkey
00902125164002
Ranked #52 of 1,324 restaurants in Istanbul
4.5 of 5 stars 65 Reviews
Price range: $30 - $50
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Good for: Romance, Local cuisine, Special occasions, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Lunch, Dinner, Reservations, Late Night, Dessert
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65 reviews from our community

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Fapoon
Zurich, Switzerland
Senior Contributor
42 reviews
12 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 27, 2012

This restaurant was recommended to us by our hotel. He told us even the locals go there. When we got there there was just one other table with 2 Germans so we are not too sure if the locals really go there. Anyways, their appetizer was alright: Shepard salad was a bit tasteless but acceptable, shrimp wasn't fresh though so... More

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mustafa yelgen, Owner at Fener Restaurant, responded to this review
February 8, 2012

Dear Guest. Thank you for your kind accolades. We will always continue to provide the best possible service with a good value to all our guests We are looking forward to host you in our restaurant for your future trips. Best Regards More

maria n
Kruger National Park, South Africa
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4 reviews
3 of 5 stars Reviewed January 15, 2012

if they say eat more cooked and cooked dried at me although I More

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mustafa yelgen, Owner at Fener Restaurant, responded to this review
January 16, 2012

Dear Valued Guest Firstly I would like to thank you for taking the time to write a review about our restaurant. I am so sorry to hear that you have not enjoyed your dinner with us. As I understood you were complaning about very cooked fished that you had in your dinner. It would be very helpful if you had... More

Prasolov
Moscow, Russia
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5 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 30, 2011

Very good atmosphere, party family near with singing and dancing was atractive! Good fish and vine, friendly personel! More

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mustafa yelgen, Owner at Fener Restaurant, responded to this review
January 14, 2012

Thank you for posting a Review of your dinner at our restaurant. Feedback from you, our guest, provides us with the insight needed to continuously improve and ensure we meet and exceed our guests expectation I am happy to be acknowledged that you had a very good time and great dinner with us and you appreciate your experience. We welcome... More

Juanmiil
Llagostera, Spain
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 23, 2011

Un descubrimiento, me lo recomendo el Señor Sadik, conductor del taxi con el cual fui al centro de Istanbul, tambien un trato excelente por su parte. Es un restaurante donde descubres dentro de un local muy acogedor, un trato familiar, un servicio impecable, una comida excelente a un precio muy correcto. Lo aconsejo a todo aquel que viaje a Istanbul... More

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inch1957
Cadro, Switzerland
Top Contributor
58 reviews
13 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 14, 2011

Even if you just need a snack, you'll get excellent service and wonderful food in a very warm atmosphere. And the place is spotless. More

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mustafa yelgen, Owner at Fener Restaurant, responded to this review
January 14, 2012

Thank you for posting a Review of your dinner at our restaurant. Feedback from you, our guest, provides us with the insight needed to continuously improve and ensure we meet and exceed our guests expectation I am happy to be acknowledged that you had a very good time and great dinner with us and you appreciate your experience. We welcome... More

Caroline B
Salzburg, Austria
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 19, 2011

We got to know a group of 5 girls who recommended this restaurant. The restaurant's shuttle picked us up from our hotel and brought us back after. Friendly and attentive staff came along with a plate of starters from where you choose, then with a plate of all the fish and seafood .... we had some turkish "mezze" and then... More

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mustafa yelgen, Owner at Fener Restaurant, responded to this review
November 26, 2011

Dear Valued Guest , I would like to thank you for taking the time to write a review about your most recent stay at our restaurant. I am happy to be acknowledged that you had a very good timw with us and you appreciate your experience. I have also shared your very kind comments with my staff in order to... More

Luis R
Greenwich
Top Contributor
50 reviews
21 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 11, 2011

This was just perfect. The restaurant runs a small shuttle from the Agya Sofya area back and forth. They are prompt and friendly. The restaurant is small but the appetizers are great. The fish (we had dorado) well prepared. The area has many restaurants well known for their fish. This could be the best restaurant that I have tried during... More

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mustafa yelgen, Owner at Fener Restaurant, responded to this review
November 14, 2011

Dear Valued Guest, Thank you for spending time to send your review regarding our Restaurant. We are glad to hear that you have enjoyed your meal with us. As you mentioned we are not a setup fancy or poshy restuarant but we have committed to provide a good service with a good value. As we are going to make some... More

KateDean_10
Easthampton MA
2 reviews
1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 3, 2011

What a meal! Boned and butterflied anchovies, teeny teeny mussels, warm bread that was replaced each time it cooled, prawns the size of my hand with a heavenly dipping sauce. Musicians table side. Clean, bright ,attractivedining room Owner was friendly and smiling. Very reasonable price, three ate for what two would pay in the States. More

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mustafa yelgen, Owner at Fener Restaurant, responded to this review
November 5, 2011

Dear Guest. Thank you for your kind accolades......... We will always continue to provide the best possible service with a good value to all our guests We are looking forward to host you in our restaurant for your future trips Best Regards More

robert w
Manhattan Beach, California
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 1, 2011

We spent a week in Istanbul and Fener was recommended by the staff at Dersaadet hotel. The restaurant picked us up and we had great fish and a nice experience with staff and the other patrons. We returned 2 more times and the fish and service were consistently good the 2nd and 3rd times. There is live music which can... More

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mustafa yelgen, Owner at Fener Restaurant, responded to this review
November 2, 2011

Dear Guest Thank you for your lovely comment about our restaurant. It has been almost 17 years that we have been running our restaurant and we have committed to good food and service with a good value. And ıt is a great honour to have a return guest like you for years. Thank you again for your feedback Best Regards More

Yanipr
San Juan, Puerto Rico
Reviewer
3 reviews
2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 31, 2011

We were picked up at our hotel and taken to this small lighted street and were greeted by the owner when we arrived. A very nice surprise!! Excellent service!! We were presented with different choices of appetizers, all really good. The fish was very good and the wine, too. I would recommend this place to everyone!! Thank you for a... More

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mustafa yelgen, Owner at Fener Restaurant, responded to this review
November 1, 2011

Dear Valued Guest Many thanks for raising your concerns about our restaurant. We are glad to hear that you had enjoyed our food and restaurant. We will always continue to provide the best possible service to all our guests. What makes us so unique, is our ability to maintain and adhere our policy standards. We are looking forward to see... More

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