THE BEST DINING WHILE YOU ARE IN ISTANBUL VISITING

Istanbul, the capital of Turkey and its most populated city is an energetic city filled with fantastic bars, restaurants, clubs, sightseeing, galleries, museums and shopping.

The food in Istanbul is a serious business ranging from kebabs to established seafood restaurants and all types of cuisines in between. Traveling and dining in Istanbul will give you a culinary delight sure to be memorable. Some of the best places to dine in Istanbul include:

Cezayir, which offers “new Turkish cuisine.” The menu is based on traditional Turkish cuisine as well as worldly influences based upon the travels of the executive chef. Some popular dishes such as Cezayir Borek include pastrami and fruit paste wrapped in phyllo dough and server with rose hip sauce. Main entrees include lamb shank and chicken dishes.

If you want some mouth-watering seafood, try Giritli. It offers a prix-fixe only menu of four courses and all you can drink wine or raki. The only entree items are freshly caught fish, which you can order grilled or fried.

In the mood for an eclectic menu? Try Ciya. This restaurant offers traditional and fusion fare such as lamb stew with quince, apricots and chestnuts and delicious candied olives with cream.