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Albura Kathisma

Cankurtaran Mahallesi Yeni AkbIyIk Caddesi No:36-38 | Sultanahmet, Istanbul 34400, Turkey
0090 212 5189710 / 0090 2125179031
Ranked #8 of 6,621 restaurants in Istanbul
4.5 of 5 stars 620 Reviews
Price range: INR1,070 - INR3,997
Cuisines: Turkish
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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, Takeout, Delivery, Buffet, After-hours, Dessert
Neighbourhood: Old City
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2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2012 NEW

We were looking for a different restaurant when my wife and I stumbled upon this place. It was full and people looked like they were having fun. The food was very tasty and reasonably prices. The service was attentive and quick. I would definitely recommend eating here. The best surprise came at the end of dinner when the waiter said... More

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20 reviews 20 reviews
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18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2012 NEW

Some places have charm or some sort of strange attraction. Like this one. It’s not so important to have chefs totally unskilled if the place has a good harmony. Some secrets to catch an excited customer and a big tip? ... the huge worldwide sort of beverages, well educated and charming waiters, clean and bright white cotton tablecloth, personal Roman... More

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London
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2012 NEW
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This restaurant suffers slightly from us, the reviewers. When we were there, they were full but not a local in sight. It is not their fault that they are so successful with tourists. The place is comfortable and great for watching the world go by. The food was very good, although not exceptional. We probably should have gone for the... More

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Sedgefield, South Africa
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

Food fantastic. Ask to see the historical Vaults under the restaurant. You will be blown away. More

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Naples, Florida, United States
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012 NEW

A long, relaxing dinner made even more enjoyable by the wonderful attitude of our waiter, Lee. H was funny, accurate, and attentive; my three favorite qualities. The food was excellent, but what was even better was the whole ambience of the evening. Making things even better was the archeological expedition at the end of the evening. Yes, Lee took us... More

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Baku, Baki, Azerbaijan
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012 NEW

Good value, very tasty menu, great view, friendly staff. What more do you want ?The personell and service is as great as the food. We feel very welcome and appreciated as their guests. I strongly recommend this restaurant! More

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London
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2012

We liked this restaurant soo much we ended up going there twice. Nice selection of wine and food is fresh. More

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New York City, New York
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2012

This is an excelent restaurant in the Sultanahmet district of Istanbul. The delicious food is traditional Ottoman and Turkish cuisine. The atmosphere is very relaxed and the young staff, especially our waiter, - DREJ - get the service just right and smooth. He also showed us the cave what we really appreciated. We ate well during our week in Istanbul,... More

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Atlanta, Georgia
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53 reviews 53 reviews
Reviews in 24 cities Reviews in 24 cities
63 helpful votes 63 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2012

Our first night, out of three, in Istanbul. I carefully reviewed our dinner options to ensure that we would have three great meals. I can't believe how disappointed we were with this place. To sum it up, the little kitten playing in the chair beside us was the highlight! The service was ok. However, the food was barely ok. It's... More

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Ballarat, Australia
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2012

This is an amazing place to eat. The food was delicious, the atmosphere was great and the staff were very friendly. We thought we had a fantastic night out, but then as we were leaving one the waiters asked if we would like to see their 'cave'. We thought 'why not' and WOW it was incredible. It really topped our... More

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