My partner and I decided to go to the shadow kitchen after reading great reviews. Unfortunately, my experience has contradicted with the reviews on a couple of elements. 1) Many people have mentioned that price was good, but this hasn't been the case for us. I would say it is on par with majority of the overpriced restaurants on this street 2) My partner got spaghetti bolognese, and the meat tasted off and old. When I tried it, it had a very strong meat smell, and I asked him to stop eating it (he still ate it, but regretted after) My Balkan meatballs were pretty good, but probably not worth 240 lira when you can get amazing food in Istanbul for less. They give you free dessert and tea which were nice.

Very good place! The service is very friendly, the food is ok, drinks are good and the prices are cheap... They served a sweet and a tea after the dinner for free. Highly recommended!

Nice restaurant with great food and great service! Even got a complementary baklava plate! 10/10

I had the best time in Shadow Kitchen with my friends. Everyone especially Mahsum the host was very welcoming and friendly. He make sure to give us the best experience we could have. I felt like I was home he even played music from my home country. I definitely recommend this place if you want to have a good time. He even made me a rose out of paper napkins. The hookah is amazing. Thank you for everything Shadow Kitchen and Mahsum. I will come back when I have the opportunity again.

We had three meals at this restaurant and both the food and staff were amazing. Super recommend it.

Perfect location and exception staff. Amazing

(Translated by Google) Great restaurant, excellent cuisine, hookah and very nice staff!) I definitely recommend)) (Original) Отличный ресторан, прекрасная кухня, кальян и очень приятный персонал!) Однозначно рекомендую))

(Translated by Google) Tasty!!! Try chicken with spinach !!! Prices are average, wi-fi is good. (Original) Вкусно!!! Попробуйте курицу со шпинатом!!! Цены средние,вай фай хороший.

First, the price is cheaper than the other places around. Second, we really loved staff, they all do all the best for the guests. Third, I did not see in other places, but here 2 times they had a dance party. So, if you want to have great memory, go here. Seemed, the food is more delicious during day time 😂, as we passed last hours here also before the leaving. Fully recommend

This is the best place to eat on the streets on Istanbul. The staff here is very friendly and cooperative. We ordered their speciality and it was nice of them to serve free tea, salad, bread and baklawa to us. We enjoyed the fancy meal and ambiance.

(Translated by Google) Here you can dance, eat well and really have fun! The guys who work in the institution respect the boundaries and personal space. There were four of us girls, and we all agreed that we were treated with good nature and cordiality, no dirty looks and words. The food is also at a good level, if we: fish / salads / pasta. And the thickest dog in Istanbul comes to hang out with them :)) (Original) Тут можно потанцевать, хорошо поесть и по-настоящему повеселиться! Парни, которые работают в заведении уважают границы и личное пространство. Нас было четверо девушек, и мы все согласились с тем, что к нам относились с добродушием и радушием, никаких грязных взглядов и слов. Еда тоже на хорошем уровне, мы если: рыба/салаты/паста. А еще к ним приходит потусить самая толстая собачка в Стамбуле :))

Really nice restaurant, i hope I will come there in future

The best restaurant in Sultanahmet. The only one I keep going to✨ The food is always great, the service is on another level. Simply put beautiful ❤️

Food fantastic, beer and shisha great! Very friendly staff, lots of recommendations on where to watch the football! Very good English too. Highly recommend

(Translated by Google) Very cool cafe! I love mushroom steak 😋 (Original) Очень классное кафе! Обожаю стейк с грибами 😋

Totally recommend! Nice food, excellent service. Waiter had friendly and very respectful attitude. Worth it, do not hesitate.

I recently had the pleasure of dining here and I am absolutely delighted to share my incredibly positive experience at this outstanding restaurant. From the moment I stepped through the door, I was embraced by an ambiance of warmth and hospitality that made me feel right at home. The restaurant's owner, whose genuine friendliness radiated throughout the establishment, immediately greeted me with a warm smile and a heartfelt welcome. Their passion for food and dedication to ensuring each guest has an unforgettable dining experience was evident from the first moment. It's rare to encounter an owner so genuinely invested in their customers' satisfaction, and it truly elevated my entire visit

Good place for late dinner we came at 1.30 Service was fast and staff were so friendly they offered us haydari and ezme for free Recommended for hungry tourists in the late hours of the night 😂

We was order meatballs was not good and other dish to say good but not that much was .They give us for free a bread with a kind of yogurt and in the end a peace of baqlawa and one tea. I don't think I will visit them again. The one was take the order so nice and kind for him it one star more not for food

Very nice with very testy food with very nice shisha Nargila NICE PLACE in Sultan Ahmet

Food is great, we even got complimentary pomegranate tea towards the end of our lunch. The restaurant was cozy and hosts are very kind. They speak English which was helpful for us. We visited for lunch on a Friday and it was not too crowded. They have a clean washroom as well. Overall I would definitely recommend this restaurant to everyone.

I have been to a İstanbul twice. I come here from Miami, and each time I look forward to coming to this place. The people the atmosphere and especially, but most importantly the host, Ens! This guy is the hardest working man in Turkey and I mean it. I’ve come here on both of my trips to Turkey, and have watched this man spin circles around any host I’ve ever met or witnessed in south beach, brickel or even Wynwood. IMO, he makes this place the very gem it is. Suggestions for dining, definitely get the testi. Beef or lamb, I prefer beef though. It’s a show and a meal. Then relax and anything you want to watch on tv, just ask. They have all the sports packages, foreign and domestic. I watched the Miami Dolphins play here twice on tv while drinking Raki with my friends. The best place.c the best atmosphere, and say hello to my good friend Ens. HE IS THE MAN!!

Highly recommend, they have friendly and accommodating staff. Great value for money. Clean and tidy with a comfortable atmosphere. Will come back tomorrow as they put on the semi-final of the FIFA Woman's World Cup. ⚽️

The people are nice and kind… they treat you well. The taste of the food absolutely delicious… this place is recommended to visit.

Our accomodation was close by and we had walked past this restaurant during the day and decided it looked like our vibe. So glad we chose here. The service was exceptional and the food was awesome. We had entree, mains and even dessert. I couldn't get enough. We would highly recommend if you're in Istanbul and looking for good authentic Turkish food.

Beautiful ambience, great food and absolutely friendly environment. They don’t even push you to come and eat and that’s the best part. Loved the experience and would recommend it to all 💕

Very delicious food and a very nice place to have a dinner. The staff was kind enough to give this tea and Turkish delight as a complimentary after i finished my dinner. The staff also very friendly. Recommended

Great experince, Mahsum and the staff are friendly and very profesional. Would definitely recommend to any tourist in Istanbul!

I was very happy to be here i reccomend it to anyone specially Enes and the guy nickname Mahsum was very friendly

Such delicious food being served in this restaurant.

Very nice place. Friendly staff, delicious food and good prices. Ticks all the boxes. 10/10 would recommend

Amazing service and delicious food. We had such a great time. Thank you! We will definitely be visiting here again this week.

The service was exceptionally friendly, especially Mahsum! And the beer was very refreshing. Definitely worth checking out!

I went there first time and mahsun helped with the menu to pick the special dessert . I loved the kuneefa and turkish tea . I would definatlety recommand to go down this place . Staff is amazing and i had good time

Best bar close out hotel. Mahsum is very Nice and happy guy. Very good service.

The place is so romantic it’s good for family, friends, couples. You can really enjoy here. The food here is amazing

Loved the place. Nice people and cute environment. They also put Moroccans songs for us.

Honestly it wasn’t super spectacular considering the price. I ordered a huge platter for two with my partner that comes with different kinds of meat, rice, and vegetables. The meat was a little tough and didn’t have much flavor.

We did take away here, the food was excellent and the staff was friendly. We came back again to try our first hookah. Highly recommended. Great food and selection.

The best staff and hospitality. Everyone is very friendly and accommodating. Highly recommend!

Shadow kitchen is a great place. Very close to many attentions. The staff is extremely friendly and helpful. The food is very good. They were very helpful to explain the hookah for the first time. It was very fun.

Really nice restaurant with good food (can recommend the Iskender Kebab) and super friendly staff. Would definitely recommend!

Excellent place to be. Very friendly staff. Must visit.

I have been in Istanbul many times before and The Shadow Kitchen is one of my favourite. The food, atmosphere is great and specially when you are looked after by their staff specially a friendly guy called Enes! If you are in Istanbul, experience this place, specially in the evenings! The street is also crowded with nice bars and restaurants!

Had an amazing lemonade from this place. Staff were amazing and very friendly. Definitely recommend this place.

We really loved this place. 3rd time here, the Shisha is the best we found. Really good quality, absolutely correct price. Beer is also affordable. One of the best memorie from Istanbul. Greetings from Hungary ;)

Amazing restaurant with very nice staff members. Ask for freddy. Great drink selection too I highly recommend the banana daquiri. Sounds crazy I know but is made with real bananas and goes great with their food. Prices are much more reasonable too then the other restaurants on the block. Also the manager has good recommendations for things to do in the neighborhood.

Considering all the restaurants along this street are cookie cutter versions of each other, maybe this level of food is standard. After browsing a few restaurants we decided on this one even though I was hesitant. We ordered the most simple items to make sure what we ate was decent enough. Greek salad and deluxe pizza. Took about 40mins to arrive. Greek salad was alright but every component was cut so huge (tomato, feta, onions) it was just extremely average and not good. Left half of it. The pizza was so bad we left most of it and only took it to go as to not be rude and fed it to some stray dogs nearby. It was soggy and the bottom undercooked cause it was overloaded with canned mushrooms, corn and meat. Was one of the worst pizzas I’ve had. They gave us complimentary Turkish tea when we paid our bill that had so much sugar in it, it was essentially a liquid jolly rancher. The complimentary bread and yoghurt dip they gave us before our meal was decent, so I’ll give them that. But the rest was the worst meal I’ve had in nearly two weeks in Turkey. Give this place a hard pass.

Delicious food and the staff is very friendly. ✓✓✓✓✓

Best place for some evening drinks, good food and very friendly staff, especially Chico

Delicious food and friendly staff

Happy place with excellent food!

(Translated by Google) Nice fun place to taste the meals of murat ustan😊 (Original) Guzel eglenceli mekan murat ustanin yemeklerinden tatmak lazim😊

(Translated by Google) The average cafe, located at the top of the heaters slightly warm their heads. Hanging under them in Shadow in the winter will not work for a long time, the head is hot. Therefore, it is better to immediately sit down if you have come for a long time. The ordered drinks bring immediately. But the rest of the dishes will have to wait, if you are in no hurry, then perhaps this is the place for you. Whiskey, vodka, beer, choose. (Original) Среднее кафе, расположенные вверху обогреватели немного греют голову. Зависать под ними в Shadow зимой долго не получиться, голову припекает. Поэтому лучше сразу отсядьте, если надолго зашли. Заказанные напитки приносят сразу. А вот остальные блюда придётся подождать, если вы никуда не торопитесь, то возможно это место для вас. Виски, водка, пиво-выбирайте.

(Translated by Google) The food is tasty, the portions are ok, but the prices are too high due to the fact that the place is very touristy. (Original) Еда вкусная, порции нормальные, но цены завышены в силу того, что место - очень туристическое.

(Translated by Google) We went with the advice of friends, the family was a very nice place. (Original) Arkadaş tavsiyesisiyle gittik ailecek cok güzel yerdi tesekurler

a place that provides excellent food with a cozy atmosphere and most importantly a professional staff that is friendly 24/7, with one word PERFECT!!!

Cosy place with friendly peolple!

The best food best service thank you shadow family

(Translated by Google) Everything is tasty and inexpensive, service and service are on the level. thank (Original) Все вкусно и недорого, обслуживание и подача на уровне. Спасибо

Very nice and lovely staff, nice atmosphere, there is live music, good location, very funny people dance in weekends

Fresh and yummy food. Friendly helpful staff. We really enjoyed our dinner.

The beer....food is excelent....we will return 4 sure!

Nice small place, with tasty colourful starters, main and drinks. Atmosphere is amazingly warm and friendly.

Great restaurant and the staff are great too. I popped in for a late lunch (Kebab in yoghurt and herbed sauce & homemade flatbread) which was amazing! Also stayed for a tea and a chat. Heading back later tonight for a shisha and a beer! Cheers Matin! 🤙🏻

Excellent place to eat! Great vegetarian options (if something on the menu isn’t vegetarian, they will make it vegetarian for you! Friendly (and very polite) staff. The whole place has a very welcoming and fun atmosphere. I’ve been a repeat guest many evenings during multiple trips to Istanbul.

Highly recommend Shadow. We were staying close by and and stumbled across Shadow. The staff were all very accomodating, food is so tasty + fresh and very affordable. The cocktails were incredible + it's such a cool place to relax and enjoy a night out.

The best margarita in this lovely city! Everywhere else I’ve been, they add sugar to their mix, yuck. Perfect mix and balance of sour lemon and Cointreau and tequila. Also the only place that has happy hour! They didn’t have this drink on their happy hour menu but I asked if it could be and they did! 20 lira for this beauty! My happy place in this lovey city.

I don’t give out 5 stars ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ easily. But this place deserves it. I came here, was undecided between the kabab which came with a lot of amazing sides and the steak with came with no sides. The server made it easy by giving the steak all the sides of the kabab for free. What’s even more amazing, is that the quality of the steak was extremely good and the sides were all amazing... to give you a complete Turkish food journey. Total cost with the Coca-Cola... 80 TL ($13.87).

That restaurant is just awesome! The waiters are very nice and carefully, they had good advices about to take and the dishes were very tasty!!! Thank' s to Mahsum, our waiter he was amazing!! Don't hesitate to go there!

Sensational food- southern Turkey dishes; awesome nargila, good music, very friendly staff. A perfect Turkish experience!!

Super Food, Super Service all is Perfect. Thanks Boys for this Perfect Service.

The best place for drinks, shisha (hookah), and food in all of Sultanahmet area! When you ask for best shisha, everyone directs you here and no regrets! Everyone at this place was very friendly and took care of you. I have great memories and wouldn’t go anywhere else. Can’t wait to come back again and again.

Very tasty! Everything is just extremely delicious. Big portions, nice staff, a lot of complimentary drinks and food! We’re going to come back definitely.....thanks ENIS

Great cozy place to hang out. They have a large menu with very delicious food. Nice and trustworthy people. Definitely the best in the street (after having tried most of them!).

nice cafe.... friendly staff

(Translated by Google) Okay (Original) Хорошо

(Translated by Google) Good food and very friendly staff! (Original) Good food and personnel very sympathique !

(Translated by Google) The test kebab was very good. The venue is right in the center of Istanbul. Mr. İsmet was especially interested. (Original) Testi kebabı çok güzeldi. Mekan İstanbul un tam merkezinde. İsmet bey özellikle çok ilgilendi.

(Translated by Google) The end was raki ... so much raki..ihihih ... but an evening of sympathy and good taste ... (Original) La fine era il raki...tanto raki..ihihih... ma una serata all'insegna della simpatia e del buongusto...

The best!

(Translated by Google) One of the most beautiful places I have visited in my life I would recommend everyone to go :)) (Original) Hayatımda gittiğim en güzel yerlerden biri herkesin gitmesini tavsiye ederim :))

(Translated by Google) My family and I decided to stay and eat here from the multitude of restaurants on the same street. it was the best decision, apart from the delicious food (I recommend the chicken pancakes) I also met the most extraordinary people with an energy that make you feel at home. now, every time we return to istanbul we return to Shadow. I highly recommend you come here! ” (Original) Am decis impreuna cu familia mea sa stam si sa mancam aici din multitudinea de restaurante de pe aceiasi stradă. a fost cea mai bună decizie, in afara de mâncarea delicioasă(recomand clatitele cu pui) am cunoscut si cei mai extraordinari oameni cu o energie care te fac sa te simti ca acasa. acum, de fiecare data cand ne întoarcem la istanbul revenim la Shadow. Recomand cu căldură sa veniti aici!😍

(Translated by Google) Kind, nice and good food (Original) Gentili, simpatici e cibo buono

Great restaurant, nice food and excellent service

AMAZING! FOOD, STAFF, MUSIC! WE LOVE IT! IT WAS THE BEST NIGHT IN ISTANBUL! THANK YOU FOR A PERFECT NIGHT!

We had a great time!

Amazing food, good prices and friendly staff. They gave us complimentary courses. So good we had to come back on our last day

Great food . Fast service .

(Translated by Google) Perfect welcome, however 45 minutes easy to wait for the dish, and if you want to eat local go your way. (Original) Accueil parfait, par contre 45min facile pour attendre le plat, et si vous souhaitez manger local passez votre chemin.

Omar pedro heis the best , we came here for Vacation and we came to this restaurant for dinner , I would definitely come back here in the future because of great server and good price for the beer, if you looking for place for dinner and beer this place would be your best choice!

Extremely welcoming and friendly staff, would highly recommend and the value for money was good also! Good atmosphere and great for watching any sporting events as they have 2 big TVs and extremely accommodating!

I really liked the place. Friendly staff. They gave us a discount and treated us to delicious tea. I advise everyone

Very delicious food. So kind. We were lucky to find out this restaurant in Istanbul:)