This place has food that is way better than the photos on the menu. Chicken shish was said to be a bit cold and bland but the other dishes were great, my chicken casserole was amazing and served piping hot, and the 2 dips with pitta were amazing! We also received free cake as dessert and that was phenomenal and generous. I would recommend this place for sure.

(Translated by Google) Excellent To start a tapenade The top this chicken skewer And Turkish tea Mükemmel Tapenade başlatmak için Bu tavuk şişinin in iyisi Ve türk çayı Excellent To start a tapenade The top this chicken skewer And Turkish tea (Original) Excellent Pour commencer une tapenade Le top cette brochette poulet Et le thé turc Mükemmel Tapenade başlatmak için Bu tavuk şişinin en iyisi Ve türk çayı Excellent To start a tapenade The top this chicken skewer And Turkish tea

Very good dishes and service. I found the place a bit crowded due to the big chairs. Great selection of food, nice people. They have plenty of wine options. Payment by card accepted. Toilets on the first floor.

Novas Hagia Sophia is a wonderful restaurant. It is located in a side street and is therefore a bit harder to find. The food is very tasty and has a very high quality. The meat was outstanding and well seasoned. The appetizers were also great. It is freshly prepared. The service was very friendly, fun and also recommended us a great dish. The interior is beautifully designed and you feel very comfortable. The restaurant is definitely recommended.

A more upmarket restaurant than your usual local kebab restaurants you find all over Istanbul. Offering the usual Turkish dishes, you will be able to pick from vegetarian, meat and seafood options. Lovely comfy seats and nice decor. Service was very good and friendly. The stairs to the toilet are a little bit windy, so take care if you have any issues with stairs. I got the mushrooms stuffed with cheese and a traditional eggplant dish. They were nice but could have done with a bit more seasoning, I got their chili sauce to add some flavor. Their pita and homemade dips were delicious though. The fried anchovies were done very well and the whole sea bass looked and smelt delicious! Dishes came out in plates with a metal lid on top which was a nice touch. They gave us complimentary Turkish cake and rice pudding with Turkish tea as the kitchen was closed (12am) and we couldn’t order the kaniffe which was a shame. There was a bit of confusion with the bill and we had to pay an extra 10% to put the card machine back on again as they closed it for the day. They put up a bit of a fight to RE open it even when that was our only option. If they had communicated that was the case we would have settled the bill earlier. They also charged 10% service tax but as we paid separately this wasn’t really calculated accurately. Unfortunately it left a bit of a bitter taste to our whole experience as before that it was a really great night. I would recommend to go but make sure you settle up before 12 or have cash with you.

I thoroughly enjoyed my dining experience at Novas Hagiasophia Restaurant. The food was top-notch, and the service was exceptional. While the prices may be a bit higher than other options in the area, the quality of the food and the overall ambiance more than make up for it. Highly recommend! Try Turkish Ravioli.

Our children celebrated our birthday for my husband and me at this restaurant on Dec. 31, 2022. Until now, I still remember the manager, waiters, and waitresses there were so nice, considerate, and friendly. Some cute candles were prepared for our small birthday cake, which was so touching. We felt relaxed and comfortable when we enjoyed the culinary delights there. Their food is very special and delicious. And every dish is quite a large portion. I recommend this gourmet restaurant to all.

I went to the restaurant, ordered some food, and it was decent. However, when I asked for the bill, the waiter brought a tea, and just as he reached my table, he accidentally spilled the entire tea on my leg (it was very hot), causing me to get burned. (Clarification: He dropped all the tea from his hands, and I didn't touch anything; it fell when he tried to take it from his tray.) I quickly rushed to the restroom to dry my leg because it was painful. I returned after about 15 minutes, and they replaced the tea, but they didn't clean the floor or take any further actions. I didn't want to sit in the same spot, so I asked for the bill, received an apology, paid, and left. I had to go to a pharmacy to buy cream for my leg, which was all red and painful. It was an accident, and I understand that, but all they said was, "I'm sorry, here's the bill..." I was hoping for a more understanding response. I'm very unhappy with the situation. Of course, I wouldn't accept any kind of discount; I just wished they could have been more compassionate and understanding given the extent of my leg injury. I'm highly disappointed with the quality of service.

Very nice place. Good and quick service. Eggplant amazing. Alinazik soooo delicious. Local wine also tastes good and dry. The stuff speak English excellent. Price a little bit bites but atmosphere and quality of food worth it. Very calm and simple music plays during the dinner. If I come in Istanbul come again for sure. Good luck.

Came because of the reviews and let me tell you : they are all true! Such a cute restaurant with great service. The food was spectacular! We had the creamy spinach chicken, and the eggplant…. So so good! After our meal they brought us tea and fresh fruits. We had an amazing gastronomic experience!

Amazing food, amazing atmosphere, helpful staff and friendly owner, the only issue was that the food was very late but other than that everything is perfect; if you are in a hurry, I suggest you go on another day because the food took 45-50 minutes.

The owner and chef very friendly and made sure we had everything we needed. They speak excellent English. Servings are generous and the food delicious. Flank steak, chicken skewers, grilled halloumi cheese, and much more. You won't be disappointed.

Enjoyable atmosphere. Amazing customer service. Great food. A place where you also learn about history and how the traditional turkish food is prepared. Thanks to the warm reception from Adar and his team.

Joseph aka the flathead was amazing. He was such an amazing server. The food we delicious. We ordered the mezze platter, my friend the lamb shank and myself the Mutacana. The food was fresh, delicious and the wine was also lovely. Joseph was fun and it was the whole experience :) For more follow @Modern_Mulans on Instagram!

One of the best foods I have ever had in my life. Very strongly recommend it to anyone who wants to experience amazing Turkish food. Tuna is such an amazing host.

My partner and I attended today and were utterly amazed by the quality of food and attentiveness of the staff! We were brought out complimentary hummus, sweets and tea just based of the conversations we were having from sitting down (not to mention our feline companion that popped up in the photo). Definitely recommend this place for a great feed as opposed to the surrounding restaurants.

While visiting Istanbul again, we had to come to this amazing place again. Everything is even better since last year, service, food, atmosphere. Thank you for another sweet suprise for birthday. We had a wonderful night. Lots of love from Croatia.

(Translated by Google) The best place without a doubt. Excellent service. Delicious. Safe place. I liked it very much. (Original) Лучшее место вне всякого сомнения. Чудесное обслуживание. Очень вкусно. Безопасное место. Очень понравилось.

(Translated by Google) Very tasty menu in the restaurant, I really liked the welcome👍👍👍👍 .. Convenient location .. Recommend (Original) Очень вкусное меню в ресторане, очень понравилось радушно встречают👍👍👍👍.. Удобное расположение.. Рекомендую

A little hidden gem off of Taksim square. Unassuming little place at the side of a hotel, very nice interior and could accept a larger group of 11. The fried anchovies, lamb revan, vegetable casserole, roast chicken, sea bream grilled, meze platter and hellim cheese salad were all fantastic. Very attentive and efficient service and typical Turkish hospitality. They definitely earned their 5 stars!!

(Translated by Google) Nice family-style restaurant ... in national style. The kitchen is not bad. Located in the tourist part of the city. (Original) Милый ресторанчик семейного типа...в национальном стиле. Кухня неплохая. Находится в туристической части города.

Very nice friendly owner. Its just a little restaurant tucked in a quiet neighborhood but the food is very good and everything is cooked by the owner himself. Would definitely recommend to try.

Great food and ambience. A must try while visiting Istanbul.

1st lunch in Istanbul. Great service by Tuna (the waiter)! Relaxed and friendly atmosphere. Tried the butter mushroom and Sultan Favourite (mixed meat with eggplants in tomato sauce). The mushrooms are juicy, and the latter had a great combination of textures and flavour!

had the butter garlic shrimp and pomegranate chicken, all very tasty! friendly staff and good food, worth a stop if you're in the area.

We tried novas today, food was so amazing & delicious and the whole ambience was great

Delicious food. I had the lamb shanks & halloumi salad. Good portions, fresh ingredients, cooked & spiced to perfection! The bonus is the great music in the background & even live music in the evenings!

Wow. What an experience. We were welcomed as honored guests and then doted over all evening. The wine flowed, the food is amazing, and the entire time the service was warm, friendly, and ever-present. There were so many dishes that looked amazing that we'll definitely be going back.

Amazing experience. We ordered the Testi Kebab and it was delicious. After the food we were served with complimentary authentic Turkish Apple tea.

It's hard to trust ratings sometime BUT this place deserves every single star! Perfect food, amazing service and an ambience that makes you not want to leave! Cannot say enough good things a out this place! It's the only be place that has made me want to review it before I left! Will be back with more people soon!

Pretty nice dinner place. Deliciuos traditional menu especially meze plate. And attentive and polite stuff. We would like to visit this place again!

Very nice and cozy restaurant! The food is delicious. Owner is very friendly and communicative, treated us to tea, told different stories. Also there lives very cute cat named Sisko Patates. Definitely recommend to visit this place!

This Restaurant has a special vibe! I can highly recommend you this place. The food is incredible good & fresh. The service is super good and the staff total friendly! They do what they love. You will feel really comfortable here. Perfect place for a special night in Istanbul!

One of the best international cuisine restaurants in Istanbul. My last visit was 2 weeks ago and i went there for dinner with my friends. Located in a hidden street very close to city center hotel where i was staying in my first visit, beautiful ambiance, relaxing music, amazing staff, delicious food and service beyond expectation. We ordered penne and fettucine with white wine and it was so yummy. I definitely recomend this place in Istanbul. The owner and his brother are generous and very helpful.

We went to this restaurant based on other reviews we read online. The food was outstanding, the service was spectacular, and the atmosphere was warm and welcoming. This is a Turkish restaurant with a European vibe to it. The server spoke impeccable English. This was a relaxing and enjoyable evening with terrific food. Well worth a visit.

The food is fantastic! My first waiter was not attentive to me but WAS attentive to the family of 4 sitting down from me. We were the only 2 tables occupied at the time. I was given a paper napkin and when I requested a cloth napkin (like the other table had for the 2 adults/2 small children) I was given a wine glass filled with additional paper napkins. As he served the multiple orders to their table I could not get him to acknowledge me.Then, another gentlemen approached and service completely changed. Attentive service with a smile. He brought out a delicious desert for me to sample as well as another cup of Turkish tea. The vibe is a relaxed one with funky, jazz-like fun music that compliments the wonderful atmosphere. The food was absolutely delicious. Taksim Square is just around the corner so you are in the quiet part of Taksim. Not sure why the disparate treatment between tab les: my guess is that I am a solo traveler and only ordered a main course: otherwise it will be too much food and I will waste it. Anyhow, treat yourself to a wonderful foodie experience.

What a lovely place! Staff is attentive and gives best recommendations. The ambiance is charming. The food is well made and enjoyable. Thank you very much for making my lunch so pleasant! Will come back again :)

Omg, one of the best restaurant I have ever been in Istanbul. Great food and amazing staff and really good service. Staff are very friendly and polite and they speak english. Food was so good. We tried fish,salad and meat and all of us were satisfied 😌

We came here after reading the reviews, the place itself was nice and the staff very kind. The appetisers were nice, but the menu was a bit weird, they had more "italian" dishes than turkish meat based main dishes, but what we got was nice. The great (and hurting) disappointed was the dessert, our baklava had quite big pieces of hard nutshells inside. They didn't made us pay for it, but it still ruined the experience and as said hurt quite a lot.

Amazing. Great service, even better food. The saksuka and haloumi salad were well portioned and flavorful. Prices negligibly higher than average, so don't let that deter you. I wish I had more time in the city just so I could eat here more.

The place is quiet and the staff are friendly. The food was quite good and the price on point. You can find their most expensive dishes cheaper elsewhere, but anything else should be roughly the same. If you are in the city and want to enjoy a nice lunch or dinner, you can't go wrong with this one.

Food was delicious. Service was very attentive. Complimentary pita basket with dips and dessert with apple tea was very generous and tasty 🐷

We've had a wonderful experience here especially thanks to a very kind and attentive service member! We had the clay pot dish, which is a real experience when served and super tasty. Prices are definitely steep, but considering the overall experience we had, we felt it was worth it. (I just wish we hadn't gotten so confused around the currency when tipping, something we only noticed later - would have loved to show our gratitude to the staff member who served us!)

It was the most delicious dinner which I had in İstanbul, especially the service was great. I won’t think where to eat my next time in İstanbul. Thanks guys!

Food is great, cosy and nice environment. The staff take care of you during your dinner, I recommend this place

We had a wonderful dinner. The restaurant is in a quiet and peaceful place, very close to Taksim Square. The staff was very nice and attentive. We tried the dish in a clay casserole. It is very tasty, and serving it is a real spectacle. We were pleasantly surprised by the compliments - a basket of bread and snacks, and a dessert with tea. Prices are high but worth it.

servers were great. very helpful. good English. food was good. Pricier than I expected but new in town so perhaps the norm.

(Translated by Google) Perfect place. I liked everything very much. I definitely recommend it. (Original) Отличное место. Всё очень понравилось. Рекомендую однозначно.

Wonderful restaurant. We stayed at the Airbnb nearby and ate here multiple times on our trip. The owner speaks great English and the food is excellent. The chicken kabobs were my favorite. The owner gave us some tea and desserts on the house as well which was a nice touch

Lovely place, best food in the area, great prices, friendly staff and nice owner. Went there a few times. Recommended!

Really good food however quite pricey in comparison to other restaurants. Middle of nowhere and service charge too. Some drinks has no price so be careful they may make up their own prices

(Translated by Google) very kind staff to say the least fraternal. whatever dish you prefer, be it meat or fish, here it is masterfully cooked ... recommended for a typical Turkish dinner and a smoke of hookah to finish the evening. p.s. the owner as well as having a more than valid cellar is also a great connoisseur of music (Original) personale gentilissimo a dir poco fraterno. qualsiasi piatto preferiate, che sia carne o pesce , qua è cucinato magistralmente...consigliato per una cena tipica turca e per una fumata di narghilè per finire la serata. p.s. il proprietario oltre ad avere una più che valida cantina è anche un gran intenditore di musica

(Translated by Google) Pleasant evening in Istanbul Warm, atmospheric place with pleasant music! Nice and friendly host! You can sit both inside and on the terrace. There is a menu in Russian! Delicious and large portions! Wf free! I recommend spending a pleasant evening! Hookah lovers are welcome! (Original) Приятный вечер в Стамбуле Теплое, атмосферное местечко с приятным музыкальным сопровождением! Симпатичный и приветливый хозяин! Можно расположиться как внутри, так и на террасе. Есть меню на русском языке! Вкусно и большие порции! Wf free! Рекомендую провести приятный вечер! Любители кальяна добро пожаловать!

(Translated by Google) Atmospheric place in a quiet street of Istanbul. Very tasty dishes of the national (and not only) cuisine. I would like to highlight the owner with his good sense of humor and pleasant, unobtrusive service. I recommend to visit! (Original) Атмосферное место на тихой улочке Стамбула. Очень вкусные блюда национальной ( и не только) кухни. Особо отмечу хозяина с его хорошим чувством юмора и приятным, ненавязчивым сервисом. Рекомендую к посещению!

(Translated by Google) 👍👍👍👍👍❤️ (Original) 👍👍👍👍👍❤️

Excellent authentic turkish food, lovely owner and a great atmosphere! Away from the tourist traps.. this is the place to go in Sultanahmed! 100% recommended

(Translated by Google) Novas is THE restaurant in Istanbul to go to. A cozy, charming little corner where you can watch time stand still. In the garden as indoors, everything makes us travel. And this is, in large part, possible thanks to the team on site who have a great sense of hospitality. I recommend it as highly as possible ... especially since the food is delicious for a good value for money. Looking forward to seeing you there ! ;) (Original) Novas c'est LE restaurant d'Istanbul où il faut se rendre. Un petit coin cosy, charmant où l'on peut voir le temps se suspendre. En jardin comme en intérieur, tout nous fait voyager. Et ceci est, en grande partie, possible grâce à l'équipe sur place qui a un grand sens de l'accueil. Je vous le recommande le plus chaudement possible... d'autant que la nourriture y est délicieuse pour un bon rapport qualité/prix. Au plaisir de vous y croiser ! ;)

(Translated by Google) Delicious Hospitably I recommend to visit (Original) Очень Вкусно Гостеприимно Рекомендую к посещения

(Translated by Google) I just recommend. Great chef, great atmosphere, huge portions. (Original) Просто рекомендую. Великолепный шеф повар, замечательная атмосфера,огромные порцрции.

Just had our second meal at this delightful little restaurant. The atmosphere is friendly and the staff very welcoming. I highly recommend visiting if you are in the area. You must try the calamari - absolutely delicious 😋

Öne of the best for chill out and good food

We was been there with my girl friend and we eat shef special chicken it was great food eat we are and small place there and realy nice people there very kind and atmosfer nice if with girl friend visit there...

Nice service and very friendly staff. Food was also delicious )) Recommend

This place is one of the most beautiful place in the area if you are in sultan ahmet I will highly recommend you this place taste food friendly stuff thank you novas family 😊

Food was amazing 😋 service was also so good we really like it and for sure we LL be back soon as soon is possible

Pleasant atmosphere, the food was very tasty, the owner was very attentive. We had very good evening and meal.

Fantastic restaurant with authentic Turkish food. Mouthwatering platters and grilled meat to die for. Dont hesitate, just go!

Had lunch here with my girlfriend and thoroughly enjoyed it to the very last bite. Fresh ingredients and all dishes made in-house. Pair this with great service and a lovely location and you'll understand why we'll definitely come back for dinner later this week!

The owner and staff are very passionate about the place, but without being pretentious. Food is elevated to "foodie" status" Atmosphere is gorgeous.

(Translated by Google) Lovely local restaurant with a nice and hospitable host. The cat's name is Shishko Popates (Smooth Bubble). Cozy, nice and open during quarantine. (Original) Прекрасний місцевий ресторанчик з приємним і гостинним господарем. Котика звати Шишко Попатес (Гладенька Бульбочка). Затишно, приємно і відкрито під час карантину.

Best chicken shish we had on the whole trip, really tasty everything else, and really attentive and super nice staff. This is where we ate on our first night and we would have loved to come eat here again if we had time.

(Translated by Google) There's a cistern under it (Original) Altında sarnıç var

had my breakfast everyday when i was in Istanbul on holiday last year. very delicious.

Nice little terrace in a very calm street, great food and even greater service.

(Translated by Google) Great restaurant. Very positive host. Service at a high level. And most importantly, everything is delicious! (Original) Отличный ресторанчик. Очень позитивный хозяин. Обслуживание на высоком уровне. И самое главное, все очень вкусно!

Calm and fantastic place

Great place, nice place to eat and enjoy a good time

Top restaurant in Taksim area; cozy & classy atmosphere, very delicious food that we loved, and very friendly and helpful staff. Definitely deserving 5 stars 👌

(Translated by Google) Everyone is very welcoming and hospitable in a home style. They cook quickly and tasty. Nice little restaurant on a quiet street. (Original) Все очень приветливы и гостеприимны по-домашнему. Готовят быстро и вкусно. Славный ресторанчик на тихой улице.

(Translated by Google) Very good restaurant in a very quiet location. The staff is very welcoming. (Original) Très bon restaurant dans un endroit très calme. Le personnel est très accueillant.

My family and I have visited this place in the evening and we were very satisfied. Dishes were fresh and tasty, staff was very friendly and polite. In addition, we had chef's offer, watermelon and Turkish tea as a gift.

We had a great sea bream here. It was fresh catch of the day. It was nicely prepared and presented. The owner was friendly and also gave us on the house fruits. Overall great place and ambience. Must visit.

(Translated by Google) A very cozy restaurant, located in a quiet place, near the walls of Little Hagia Sophia (Küçük Ayasofya) in the very center of the mega-huge Istanbul (Sultanahmet). Sociable, cheerful, attentive team. Vkusnooo! Recommend! (Original) Очень уютный ресторанчик, расположившийся в спокойном месте, у стен Малой Айя Софии (Küçük Ayasofya) в самом центре мегаогромного Стамбула (Султанахмет). Общительный, весёлый, внимательный коллектив. Вкуснооо! Рекомендую!

(Translated by Google) Friendly staff and attentive service, traditional and delicious cuisine, everything was good, I recommend. I will come back thank you To the whole team! (Original) Personnelle aimable et service aux petits soins, cuisine traditionnelle et délicieuse, tout était bon, je recommande. Je reviendrai merci À toute l'équipe!

Food is delicious and hosts are amazing!

(Translated by Google) Beautiful garden outdoors ‘and calm with quality menu and dining options ... and nice presentation I advise. (Original) Açık havada güzel bir bahçe ‘ ve sakin kaliteli menü ve yemek seçenekleriyle ... ve güzel sunum Tavsiye ederim.

2 of us ate here on a Thursday evening. 2 starters, pita bread, water, bottle of wine, mixed meat platter, coffees and whisky: 600 lira. Food: excellent. We asked for the aubergine starter to be heated up, "no problem". The garlic mushrooms were very tasty, the mixed grilled meat platter was delicious and fresh - and huge! The complimentary halva at the end was the best I've tasted. The house red which was recommended was also tasty. Service: really calm, friendly and not pushy. Adar was keen to chat with us when we asked questions about Istanbul and Turkey. He was also kind to the street cats which is a bonus. Location: very nice location away from the bright, garish lights of Istanbul. The interior decor is cute and the outdoor garden area is cosy too. We would definitely recommend this place.