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The neighborhood of Kuruçeşme, along the European side of the Bosporus in Istanbul, Turkey, has a few great restaurants worth visiting. It’s located in the district of Beşiktaş.
Mavi Balık
We took a group of 23 to Mavi Balık for dinner one night. This popular Kuruçeşme fish restaurant came highly recommended by several friends in Istanbul.
We were given a wonderful table next to the windows with a great view of the Bosporus. Once everyone was seated, the waiters began distributing the cold and hot starters included in our fixed menu.
For the main course, everyone had grilled fish. Dessert was a selection of traditional Turkish sweets along with fresh fruit.
Although it can be quite expensive for Istanbul, both food and service are excellent. It’s well worth visiting if you’re looking to splurge a bit.
Aşşk Kahve
Aşşk Kahve is located just past Mavi Balık down a short alley. It’s easy to miss if you aren’t paying attention. This restaurant is set in a romantic garden along the Bosporus and is popular in the summer.
They have a decent menu with selections of Turkish food, fish, burgers, salads, flatbreads, and other items. I had a burger while Marisol had the teriyaki salmon. Both meals were delicious.
