Kiyi Restaurant

Istanbul, Turkey

In the 18th century, the suburb of Tarabya, on the Bosporus, was a health resort for Istanbul's aristocracy. These days, visitors come for the catch of the day, and Kiyi has been drawing the crowds since 1964. Design is unpretentious – you don't need much else with a marina view like this one – and dozens of varieties of fish on the menu are pictured, for those perhaps unfamiliar with the likes of red scorpion and uskumru mackerel. Service is reassuringly old-school and the wine list pleasingly fresh, particularly the Turkish whites. For the fish-phobic, a short edit of meat dishes is available, including steak or grilled meatballs. In the same vein as the rest, desserts keep it simple with options including local-favourite halva and classic chocolate souffle.

Key Information

• Average price per person $25
• Lunch and dinner: Mon – Sun
• 90 212 262 00 02
• Visit Kiyi Restaurant's Website

Location

Haydar Aliyev Caddesi 186, A Tarabya, Istanbul, 34457 Sariyer