Lyra Dragos

Dragos-Maltepe, Orhangazi Caddesi Mutlu Sokak No:63, Dragos-Maltepe, French Restaurant
(216) 442 16 60

LYRA, which stems from a constellation that includes four stars, shows hospitality to its guests in its garden surrounded by many shades of green with a view of fascinating islands. The Marmara Sea and its islands, that are reflected in the sun’s golden water in the morning and in the moonlight’s silver plate in the night, are the witnesses of a merry day, high quality live music on Friday and Saturday and happy times at the bar. From the menu of the sea; “Avocado with Shrimp”, “Fried Cuttlefish” and “Steamed Sea Bass”, from the French kitchen; “Cotelettes d’Agneau Sauce Légere a la Menthe :Lamb Cutlet with Light Mint Sauce”, “Foie de Veau au Miel: Honeyed Calf Liver”, “Bonfile Café de Paris” are my choices for you. Everyday, except Sunday and Monday, Çigan Music is played. (Armağan Yolcu, Bilkent University, Student, TOMYO)

Büyük Sahra

Sahraycedid, Atatürk Cad. Omca sok.
Kebap Restaurant
(216)

Buyuk sahra et lokantasi is a meat restaurant which is located in Istanbul. It have two lounges,in and outdoor.Decoration of the restaurant is very attractive with its harmony.The furniters are wooden and surrounded by plants and flowers. The food is from SouthEastern Turkey as they call Sark Mutfagi. However the prices are very low compared to the quality of the restaurant. enerally the customers are not only families but also bussinessmen and famous people (most of the time tv and movie stars). In addition the miniature castle in the botanik garden is very enjoyable for such a fine dining restaurant.
(Anil Aksoy, Bilkent University, Student, TOMYO)

Il Padrino

Caddebostan, iskele cad.8/1, Italian Cuisine
(216) 385 93 19

Il Padrıno is located in one of the most crowded streets of Caddebostan and Kadıköy where you can find kinds of restaurants and bars. When you enter in the restaurant left side belongs to non-smokers. Some of the typical Italian foods which are similar and favorable to Turkish deligt are taking place in the menu. Menu changes in every three months according to guests demand. Service is good and quick but by taking meat order if the cooking level has not been asked, it has been brought 'mid-cooked' automatically. 70' popular slow musics are prefered and old classic film posters on the walls can be seen. The only problem about the posters is lightening which prevent guests to see them . (Selen Karatay, Bilkent University, Student, TOMYO).

Bistro Adil

Bostancı, Yazmacı Tahir sokak 54, Fish Restaurant
(216) 410 24 24

Bistro means speed and quick in Russian language. Walls, chairs and tables are made up of pure wood and they are covered with matting. This restaurant which also produce see products make people feel themselves in their house
and also they feel comfortable, in this place at the first step they get in. Bistro Adil is really pretentious with their menu and specials.Especially gratin mussel, grilled fish, see bass and chocolate suffle.(Cem Temiz, Bilkent University, Student, TOMYO)

Spago

Caddebostan, İskele sok. Caddebostan Palas No. 36, Italian Cuisine
(216) 369 30 40

Cream colored walls, silver metal, matting chairs, black and white colored photograps which are decorated with light green mirror walls give an impressing sight to 'Spago' which means string in Italian language. You can taste variety of interesting and delicious salads and they advice us to taste Bresaola, Frittomare. The personel who prepares and serves Italian cuisine, impresses the guests with their polite and professional behaviours (Altan Canan, Bilkent University, Student, TOMYO)