food was delicious and the staff extremely caring, with a genuine desire to make you feel good and enjoy the ottoman food experience. Ambience is elegant yet not “heavy on the eye” or boring... we were so cuorious about many dishes that we ordered too...More

After having read all the excellent reviews about this restaurant, we decided to go there too and to check that out. We did right! All the excellent reviews r simply true. First of all, before I get to the dishes and the service, u have...More

After a tour of Kariye next door, we went to Asitane for a late lunch. Having eaten there several years ago, I hoped the food would be as good as it was in the past. Once again the food was excellent. The menu selection offers...More

It is impossible to know if Asitane dishes taste how they were meant to in Ottoman days, but I would be surprised. The recipies come from a collection of manuscripts which, if I understand well, were unspecific, except in broad terms. Hence one could say...More

We were well received and the waiter assigned to us was pleased to discover that we knew the part of East London he had lived in. He was very helpful, explaining the different dishes to us patiently (we have no Turkish) and even joking with...More

Service is outstanding, ambience is outstanding. We enjoyed our unique food experience. The olive and bread served before appetizer is so good.

If you want to eat Sultan's food this is a must go place. Asitane has unique recipes of Ottoman Palace Cuisine.They recreated long-forgotten Imperial dishes .Historic area, next to Chora Church/Museum. I loved the food very much but if you have a conservative palette you...More

We were recommended this place and booked a table for a late lunch. The restaurant was nice and the waiters were okay, but not great. We were not impressed by the food it was a so so experiance. The Church next to restaurant was great!...More

Lunched here twice escaping the tourist strips in old city. Food was beautifully prepared according to recipes dating back 500 years. Highlights were almond soup, stuffed vine leaves, whole roast sea bass and chicken stew with saffron rice pilaf. Service was excellent. Lovely setting adjacent...More

Awsome restaurant nestled in the back streets of Istanbul. The food is based on traditional old cooking techniques and the waiter will explain the history behind each dish. The staff is very pleasant and obliging. It will be an experience you will treasure.