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Metropolis Restaurant

Akbiyik cad. No: 19 | Sultanahmet, Istanbul 34110 , Turkey
+902125176826
Ranked #2 of 6,621 restaurants in Istanbul
4.5 of 5 stars 711 Reviews
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Good for: Child-friendly, Romantic, Groups, Business, Local cuisine, Special Occasion Dining, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, Delivery, After-hours, Dessert
Neighbourhood: Sultanahmet
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2012 NEW

Glad again that we listened to trip advisor. Amongst many tourist traps this place really let s relax and enjoy a great meal while enjoying the surroundings. More

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La Condamine, Monaco
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2012 NEW

Good location, good price, service was excellent,Different food options that we have not seen in other restaurant in that area which is this place allows you discover some new turkish&ottoman food .( I live in istanbul for one year , bored by kebab classics) , Other people in my party also loved everything there, in my opinion is the best... More

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2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

This place is awesome. I ate here with my wife tonight and it lived up to its outstanding reviews. The service was impeccable, the food was delicious and fairly priced. I would definitely go there again! More

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Kingston New Hampshire
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

We stayed in sultanahmed and there were plenty of restaurant everywhere, we pick metropolis in our first night in istanbul and fallowing days we just kept going there, Their food is just lovely as their place, staff working there are excellent as well as their service. Their food is list is quite long and so is possible try all kind... More

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Manchester, United Kingdom
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3 reviews 3 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012 NEW

Located in the corner of populer akbiyik avenue, is quite and have relaxing atmosphere, spend hours with enjoying mojitos and watching people & around, staff are friendly (sometime funny ), Loved the dips there, yummy combination with pita bread, food is little expensive but I think is worth for that price as it was quite tasty and quality, all in... More

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Huskisson, Australia
2 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012 NEW
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Lovely kebap paradise in istanbul, we loved kebap and mezes there .is cozy & calm and comfortable place which is perfect stop after sightseings in soultanahmed, staff working there are so friendly, is great value as well, definetly recomend this restaurant. More

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Woking, United Kingdom
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13 reviews 13 reviews
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012 NEW
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people found this review helpful

This road in Sulhamat is lined with restaurants, mostly all good. Istanbul's food is not cheap, it is pretty much what you would expect to pay in the south east of England, where we are from. Looked up the Metropolis on Facebook after visiting another recommended restaurant, which was also very good. The staff were friendly and attentive. The outside... More

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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012 NEW
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Had an amazing meal at metropolis restaurant. The mezzo plate was really good and I had lamb dish called Mutancana which was the best dish l have had in all Turkey. More

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3 reviews 3 reviews
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7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012 NEW
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Although the street looks a little touristy - this place is a gem. The menu is extensive with a whole range of authentic Turkish food we hadn,t seen at other restaurants. Great ambience and service More

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London, United Kingdom
2 reviews
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2012
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Excellent location, cozy and calm place, Food is outstanding, bread and meze were lovely starters,moahmudiye was out of this world, Staff was so friendly ( not like in other restaurant which they try sell most expensive wine and food) and service was excellent.Once they knew that is my friend birthday after while one little cake with candle and b.day song... More

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