Balat Meze
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Distance: 4 minutes walk/350m
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Cuisine: Greek & West Turkish Restaurant
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Alcoholic Beverages: Yes
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Price: $$$
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Reservation: Recommended. Ask for table in front of the window facing towards "Halic" (Golden Horn)
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Opening Hours: Everyday 16:00 - 24:00 (Monday closed)
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Why go?
- Rooftop restaurant with views
- Lots of tasty small dishes to share
- Attentive service, hygenic restaurant
- Best place in Balat to try Greek/Turkish meze dishes
Sago Balat
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Distance: 7 minutes walk/600m
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Cuisine: Italian Ice Cream Parlour
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Alcoholic Beverages: No
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Price: $
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Reservation: Not required
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Opening Hours: Closed during winter months.
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Why go?
- It is located on a quaint street
- There are cute stools to sit on the pavement
- It has vegan sorbet as well as ice cream
- The owner is a polite and friendly lady
Forno Balat
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Distance: 15 minutes walk/1.2km
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Cuisine: Italian Pizzeria & Turkish Brunch
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Alcoholic Beverages: No
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Price: $$
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Reservation: Required on weekends, especially for Sunday brunch
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Opening Hours: Everyday 10:00 - 21:00 (Monday closed)
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Why go?
- Stylish decor and modern clientele
- Best place in Balat to have Turkish brunch
- Best place in Balat to have Turkish "Karadeniz pidesi" and "Lahmacun" which are oven baked pastries
Smelt & Co
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Distance: 15 minutes walk/1.1km
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Cuisine: Fusion Fine Dining
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Alcoholic Beverages: No
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Price: $$$
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Reservation: Always
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Opening Hours: Everyday 17:00 - 23:00 (Sunday & Monday closed)
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Why go?
- A renovated ancient Greek building with tasteful decor
- A great selection of Kombucha cocktails
- Fusion dishes freshly prepared
- Romantic setting in a fine dining setting
- Not only a top place in Balat, but in Istanbul
Agora 1890 Meyhanesi
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Distance: 8 minutes walk/650m
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Cuisine: Greek Taverna & Turkish Meyhane
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Alcoholic Beverages: Yes
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Price: $$$
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Reservation: Recommended for Friday and Saturday evenings
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Opening Hours: Everyday 12:00 - 01:00 (Monday closed)
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Why go?
- A 19th century Greek taverna still serving customers since 1890
- Small Greek/Turkish meze dishes to share
- Better suited for smokers as smoking ban not adhered to. Be aware that during dinner time there are lots of people smoking inside
Primi Balat
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Distance: 14 minutes walk/1.2km
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Cuisine: Italian restaurant
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Alcoholic Beverages: No
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Price: $$
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Reservation: Recommended for tables on its roof terrace during the summer months
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Opening Hours: Everyday 09:30 - 21:00 (Wednesday closed)
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Why go?
- Its street level tables are great spot for watching the passing by crowd
- Its roof terrace is a lovely spot during the summer
- The best Italian restaurant in Balat
Burgermoon
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Distance: 8 minutes walk/650m
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Cuisine: Fast Food
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Alcoholic Beverages: No
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Price: $
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Reservation: Never
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Opening Hours: Everyday 11:30 - 22:30 (Monday closed)
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Why go?
- Famous for its pineapple with fried onions burger
- The bread of the burger is always a fresh brioche
- The side dish paprika flavoured french fries simply taste superb
