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dubb Ethnic Restoran

Restaurant

👍👍 Good food, great hospitality and lovely cats. We shared a mixed kebab. Juicy and flavourful meat, they were well grilled with good texture. And you would got about five types of kebab on the plate, accompanied by grilled veggies and rice. We loved the freshly made pomegranate juice, and also had so... People often mention restaurant, staff, delicious, great, good, Istanbul, friendly, atmosphere, recommend, service,


Address

Cankurtaran, Mimar Mehmetağa Caddesi, Amiral Tafdil Sk. No:13, 34122 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye

Website

www.dubbethnic.com

Contact

+90 212 517 68 28

Rating on Google Maps

4.80 (1.2K reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Saturday: 12 pm to 1 am
  • Sunday: 12 pm to 1 am
  • Monday: 12 pm to 1 am
  • Tuesday: 12 pm to 1 am
  • Wednesday: 12 pm to 1 am
  • Thursday: 12 pm to 1 am
  • Friday: 12 pm to 1 am

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  • 5/5 Kenneth L. 1 year ago on Google
    Good food, great hospitality and lovely cats. We shared a mixed kebab. Juicy and flavourful meat, they were well grilled with good texture. And you would got about five types of kebab on the plate, accompanied by grilled veggies and rice. We loved the freshly made pomegranate juice, and also had some Turkish coffee and refreshing apple tea, which were all great. Most importantly, there were several really adorable cats in the restaurant when we visited, and they had quite a lot of interactions with us! The staff had been very friendly, and we received complimentary baklavas which tasted nice. Highly recommended.
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Sabrina B. 1 year ago on Google
    Absolute disaster.. DONT GO EATING THERE. We had ordered stuffed wineleaves , a lamb soup and 2 times the chicken kebap. For drinks we had a tea and a cola. The experience started with the waiter pushing us to order alcohol since that is the most expensive thing you can get at the restaurant, which we declined 3 times. Then two waiters tried to spoon feed me -which I experienced as quite invasive. A few minutes later another waiter did the exact same thing, it seemed to be some sort of shtick. The soup tasted like canned soup and had practically NO TASTE. Our chicken kebap was RAW on the inside and I basically didn't eat any of it. Wouldn't be surprised if I felt sick tomorrow actually.. Only the stuffed wineleaves were okay. We were charged a hefty 710 lira for this and I truely feel ripped off. DONT EAT THERE, trust me. Later we went and ate for 120 lira at an authentic Turkish restaurant, with actual decent & qualitative food.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Oksana R. 2 years ago on Google
    Such a cozy place to chill, drink tea and enjoy the yummy food. Fabulous tabuli salad and tasty kebab is what you’d want to have on a rainy evening. Staff is great. They are very welcoming, friendly and always seem to be happy. I have observed them treating all customers with the equal level of care, attention and love. Thanks for the endless teas you have given me, guys! Zaza bey you are the best. Ah, and the music ♥️♥️♥️ I have returned to this restaurant a huge number of times. My favourite place in the city.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Shay S. 2 years ago on Google
    Dubb is an excellent choice. The menu here is very unique and we were blown away by how yummy the dishes were. There were even some sleeping kittens to hang out with! All of the servers were charming and kind and very helpful. Our only regret is that Dubb was our last meal in Istanbul and we won’t be able to go back this trip. Our experience at Dubb felt much like a fine dining experience and we highly recommend going. Yum!!
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Philip P. 5 months ago on Google • 82 reviews
    We have been to many of the top rated places on Google but this place outshines them all! All the staff are fantastic, friendly and funny. The atmosphere is great and the food is incredible the best place we have been in Istanbul! We recommend the Turkish dumplings Manti and the ice cream dessert absolutely delicious!!

  • 5/5 Somoni123 4 months ago on Google • 49 reviews
    The receptionist of kaftan hotel directed us to this restaurant. We made a good decision listening to him and going there. The atmosphere was great and modern looking, while still giving a traditional feeling to the customer. The prices were pretty average and reasonable for this central location. The food looked appetising and was delicious. Service was amazing, treating us with kindness and hospitality. I would strongly advice everyone reading this to stop by this restaurant as it is the best experience I’ve had during my stay in Istanbul.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Local W. 8 months ago on Google • 53 reviews
    Great place. I struggled to find a decent well balanced meal in Istanbul. Had some bad experiences. But this place revived my hope. Great staff. Great food. Generous people and very fair pricing.

  • 5/5 TOIA C. 3 months ago on Google • 42 reviews New
    Wonderful little gem, the staff are amazingly friendly, the food is delicious, food is extremely well presented, the atmosphere is sooo fun, price point is very economical for the quality. Can't fault this place, our hotel was 30sec from this Fantastic place and we were repeat customers. Definitely worth a visit whilst in Istanbul you won't be disappointed.

  • 4/5 E. H. (. 11 months ago on Google
    Vorspeisen, Gemüse, fast alles ist lecker und sehr gut vorbereitet. Mir hat nur der Steak nicht gefallen. Es sollte ein 400 gr T-Bone Steak Medium sein... es war ein breiter und ziemlich dünner Steak, teilweise 1cm dünn und er ließ sich teilweise kaum durchkauen. Rat an den Koch - lieber dicker und weniger großflächig abschneiden. Manchmal läuft eine Katze umher, springt auf die Stühle und bettelt nach Essen, was nicht immer angenehm ist. Das Personal ist sehr lieb, freundlich und hilfsbereit, nur das mit dem Steak soll man noch üben (das war gut gemeint). Preise hier halte ich für etwas überteuert, aber in dieser Gegend ist es nicht ungewöhnlich. Wir hatten für mix-vorspeise-platte, einen Salat, einen gegrilltem Gemüse-Teller und eben diesen Steak und 2 Bier 1.800 TLR bezahlt...
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Hajra H. 2 years ago on Google
    This is a very special place to us!!! Everyone is so charming here and we will miss our many, many evenings spent here drinking çay and chatting with this amazing group of people. They became like family to us. We were always greeted and welcomed in by Poyraz’s warm smile and kind nature. Fatih is so funny and goes above and beyond for his guests. And Diyar is the best waiter ever! He’s such a sweetheart and is always giving the best food presentations. The whole team was so good to us and did so much to make our visit in Istanbul enjoyable. This is true Turkish hospitality. The atmosphere is so beautiful and the food is great! We loved the Adana kebab and of course… their delicious desserts! We were treated to many baklavas and on our last night we got to enjoy their halwa with ice cream. Soooo good! We cannot thank them enough for all that they did for us and we are so excited for our next visit to Istanbul, our first stop will be Dubb Ethnic Restaurant inşallah. ❤️ Love, Hajar & Marva
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Stephanie R. 1 year ago on Google
    We went to this restaurant for dinner, which we think this was the best restaurant in istanbul. The fruit salad is delicious and the dessert is very impressive. I like the staff in this restaurant, they are very professional and confident. Especially love their serving show. You can feel their passion for this profession, and the pursuit of perfection in food while valuing the interaction with guests. The owner is a very friendly and enthusiastic person, and he sometimes do cooking performances as well . Here you can not only enjoy the taste of food, but also enjoy wonderful performances. The food is reasonably priced and definitely worth a try. One of the things I admire about Turkish restaurants is that they don't just consider their work as a job, but also as a profession.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Niki K. 1 year ago on Google
    Amazing experience! The staff is very friendly and the food great! Perfect setting, you can just relax there enjoying pure Turkish and Ottoman dishes. Don’t forget to order Katma and enjoy Diyar’s unique show! Highly recommended if you find yourself in Fatih!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Тимур �. 2 years ago on Google
    Very good place. thanks for good service 👍🎉❤️
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Stefan d. 2 years ago on Google
    Excellent Food and service. Friendly people that feels like family... Will definitely be coming back in the future!!! All the way from South Africa.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Нелина �. 7 months ago on Google • 27 reviews
    Very good food, amazing service and personal touch from the owner Fatih and the entire staff. The most delicious dessert ever is "Katmer". Definitely recommend the place.

  • 5/5 Ирма �. 5 months ago on Google • 26 reviews
    We visited this restaurant almost every day and were very satisfied. The food is very good and the friendliness of the staff is very commendable. Both the boy and the slightly older Fatih were very friendly. Junis standing at the door to invite people isn't annoying or intrusive at all. cool people, Good food, thank you very much and best regards from Germany, see you soon :)

  • 5/5 Lilia S. 9 months ago on Google • 7 reviews
    Great taste of Turkish food & very friendly atmosphere! We have ordered a Mix Meat grill for 2 persons. It was an absolute generous portion of meats and perfect cooked: soft, juicy & very tasty! Will come again!

  • 5/5 Steph C. 8 months ago on Google • 4 reviews
    Delicious food, friendly and entertaining waitstaff. Loved every moment of my dining experience. Left with a full tummy and smile on my face! Photos don’t do the food justice.

  • 5/5 Nonya B. 1 year ago on Google
    Very great restaurant and delicious vegetarian food. The servers are extremely hospitable and kind. The experience and atmosphere are phenomenal. Sleeping kittens at your feet. You can see your order prepared fresh right in front of you! Our waiter Muhammad was the friendliest person we met during our stay in instanbul and would recommend this place on his hospitality alone.

  • 5/5 George M. 1 year ago on Google
    Was looking for some late dinner, the owner Palet assured me I would have a delicious meal here at Dunn Ethnic and he wasn’t wrong, came back the very next night to try something else. The lamb soup is delicious. They are also kind to and look after the stray cats if the area which is lovely to see. Can recommend 😊 ask nicely and you might get some complimentary tea.

  • 5/5 benjamin t. 10 months ago on Google
    One of the best restaurant of Istanbul ! It's a traditional Turkish cuisine that really appealed to me. The servers were very kind and welcoming. In addition, the setting was magnificent in a small flowery alley in the Sultanhamet district. Another big thank you to this beautiful team that deserves great attention !

  • 5/5 Diego A. 10 months ago on Google
    Great atmosphere and very tasty food. The staff are very joyful and treat you very well. Do not miss the Testi Kebab, cooked in a ceramic jar, which is then broken into pieces right before your eyes :)

  • 5/5 Tripty C. 1 year ago on Google
    This restaurant was one of our highlight in Istanbul. I am a food lover and really enjoyed trying out traditional Turkish dishes. The food is very yummy, staff are very friendly and hospitable. Make sure to try the flaming chicken. The staff gives such a good show and are so passionate, also it was absolutely delicious. Also loved the turkish drink Ayran. Highly recommend to anyone visiting Istanbul 👌 👍

  • 5/5 Barbara 10 months ago on Google
    Amazing place and staff. Even helped me fixing my phone! Went back the following day, the food was delicious and the atmosphere even better. Wish I had the same welcoming people back home.

  • 5/5 Suzanne G. 10 months ago on Google
    Amazing food and really friendly staff! Would recommend for everyone to try. I was travelling on my own and they got a good balance of making me feel welcome but allowing me to enjoy the food and the location.

  • 5/5 Tomi B. 10 months ago on Google
    We was here with a 13 person group we say literally nothing and they pushed the tables together for us. Stuff members was funny and kind. I loved this place, you could travel kilometers for this you will not regret it

  • 5/5 Ivan P. 2 years ago on Google
    Amazing food, very good quality service and friendy staff and relaxing atmosphere. Highly recimmended.

  • 5/5 Cosmina G. 2 years ago on Google
    We had the best dining experience and first of all the staff was very hospitable ... 5 stars are too few, worth 10 🥰

  • 5/5 Катерина 2 years ago on Google
    Delicious food, perfect service, good prices, good atmosphere, preparation of some dishes is a real show with fire.

  • 5/5 Matteo T. 2 years ago on Google
    very nice and typical restaurat, they also have an amazing cheese and mushrooms plate :-) the waiters are really kind and also involve the clients in few shows during the dinner. they also was really kind and I aks for a glass for my private collection from the world that you can see in the picture! I really raccomand this place to everyone around. Ps don't go if u allergic to cats :-)

  • 5/5 Julia G. 2 years ago on Google
    wonderful restaurant. very tasty. helpful and polite staff. they will not leave you unattended. thanks

  • 4/5 Diaconescu Iulian N. 2 years ago on Google
    Great staff , great service , great food . Give it a try if you have the chance , you won't regret it.

  • 5/5 Christina “Glossy” S. 3 years ago on Google
    Very comfortable and quiet atmosphere, you could spend hours there. The food is very delicious and on the menu you can find dishes for every different taste. The staff is very friendly and also can speak very good English. The restaurant is ca. 10min away from the Blue Mosque in a small and quiet side street with a lot of cute hotels. I was there already 3 times. Today I had “Beef Tenderloin” which tasted great and I can absolutely recommend. Always a pleasure staying there.

  • 5/5 Maftuna M. 2 years ago on Google
    We found and chose the place randomly and never regretted! The staff is super kind and warm.. the food is sooo delicious. We definitely recommend it!

  • 5/5 Tanvi D. 1 year ago on Google
    Best spot in the historical site of Istanbul. Delicious food and amazing service. The staff is so polite and friendly. They always serve fresh tea and fresh food. Highly recommend this place. Their mezze platter and Vegetarian clay pot is delicious. Veg clay pot is their special dish! I am going to miss this place and definitely visiting again whenever I’m in Istanbul.

  • 5/5 mario v. 2 years ago on Google
    A nice place ,with a lot of great and hardworking employess ,food mire than excellent ,if you go to Istanbul dont miss to visit this place 💗💗💗💗

  • 5/5 Reni K. 2 years ago on Google
    Definitely recommend. Great atmosphere, super service and delicious food. We also received tea and baklava as a complimentary. I will be back bringing friends this time.

  • 5/5 S. Izel K. 2 years ago on Google
    An excellent restaurant. There are very diverse dishes. I had an incredibly delicious pasta dish and my husband had a grill plate. We chose our daughter something from the children's menu. I loved the atmosphere in the restaurant. The waiter are friendly and interact with you. What I also really liked that it is very family -friendly. Children are always welcome. The dear waiter had invited us to a tea and baklava. We thank you again and wish this restaurant a successful time. We will come again 🌞

  • 5/5 Jurek P. 2 years ago on Google
    We visited the restaurant twice. First by accident but the second time because we wanted to spend the last supper in Istanbul just here. The food is awesome, grilled meat well seasoned. I do recommand chicken shashlik. Thanks Diyar for very professional and friendly service. M & J from Poland

  • 5/5 Florrhh M. 2 years ago on Google
    These people are great at convincing you to enter. Pablo, the host, has offered us with tea and baklava, and the real star in the place is Martin, the cat. Nice environment, good food and the staff here is great!¡ Thanks for a great dinner!

  • 5/5 Екатерина �. 2 years ago on Google
    I advise you to visit this place if you are in Istanbul. It's very tasty here, the guys work for the guests. The food quality is at the highest level

  • 5/5 AMM 2 years ago on Google
    One of the best restaurants in Istanbul. Very good food and the service was amazing. Prices are reasonable. I recommend for a good food and for experience.

  • 5/5 Louis A. 1 year ago on Google
    Amazing restaurant in a great neighborhood! The Service was amazing! The food is phenomenal, super delicious and reasonably priced! We came twice to back…THATS HOW GOOD IT IS!

  • 5/5 Hiba S. 1 year ago on Google
    A lovely and colorful place in the heart of Al Fatih area. The staffs are extremely kind and generous, they made sure that I am enjoying the service and place while offering me Turkish coffee and tea as well! I will definitely come during my next visit to Istanbul to have a lunch at this restaurant!

  • 5/5 Aleksandra Hadži J. 2 years ago on Google
    Great ethnic restaurant in the Istambul’s center. Where ever you decide to have a meal, you will not make a mistake, but I liked the service here, and this is the reason for 5 stars and my recommendation. Complementary tea was a nice touch at the end of our lunch.

  • 5/5 Mercedes M. 5 months ago on Google • 1 review
    Restaurant was walking distance from our hotel. Super cute atmosphere and the owner and staff made it even better. Watched a fire fun show ( people ordered kebas ) and enjoyed the delicious food. Get their chocolate soufflé!! :)

  • 5/5 Tatiana G. 5 months ago on Google • 1 review
    Very good food with lots of choices and variety. Very friendly wait staff, and nice show when bringing the dishes to the tables. Overall amazing atmosphere and a great dining experience, definitely would recommend when visiting Istanbul.

  • 5/5 Alex G. 3 months ago on Google • 2 reviews New
    This restaurant has a very special atmosphere. We were greeted very kindly and warmly. The ambiente and temperature is very cozy and inviting. The place is perfect to enjoy your time with delicious food and some friendly cats.


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Amenities


  • Parking
    • ✓️ Free parking lot
    • ✓️ Plenty of parking
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Spirits
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Halal food
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Late-night food
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible toilet
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Brunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Breakfast
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ Takeaway
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating
    • ✓️ No-contact delivery

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