September 2016

Food and drinks and great views in Istanbul

We ate really well during our time in Istanbul and the choice of restaurants and bars is huge. I would like to mention two of the ones we tried. My favourite was probably a little place in Bogazkesen Avenue called "Limonlu Bahçe". From the street, you only saw a sign for the restaurant, so just follow the direction into the building, some stairs up and down and you will eventually get to this garden which is like a little heaven in the city with indoor and outdoor space. Great food selection, Turkish wines, and homemade lemonades to die for.

During our sightseeing tour, we made a pit stop at one of the many rooftop bars in the city. This one I am recommending was called "Raika", which is part of The Marmara Hotel on Taksim square. It was too cold to be outside but the views were great sitting inside too. Fabolous place to stop for a drink and for views of the city. There you realize how vast this city really is...