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Ada Cafe Bookstore

Istiklal Caddesi 158-A | BEYOGLU, Istanbul, Turkey
90 212 251 5544
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Ranked #395 of 10,364 restaurants in Istanbul
Price range: ₹405 - ₹867
Cuisines: Turkish, Bar, Café, Bistro
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, After-hours
Restaurant details
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, After-hours
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Istanbul, Turkey
Senior Contributor
30 reviews 30 reviews
18 restaurant reviews
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 June 2013

Once I tasted their pasta, I was so impressed, that returned there again and again! I went there often to have lunch in the middle of the day. They always served tasteful meals and good drinks. It was cool to sit there during the day in a relaxing atmosphere or to bring some friends for a drink in the evening,... More

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Nicosia, Cyprus
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9 reviews 9 reviews
4 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2013

Decoration and ambiance was good, it has very good location on Istiklal Avenu. But I can't say that meal was good as place. I had try Italian style steak and they give me pre cooked stake and heated at microwave. I hope that, today was not lucky day to eat there and next time will be better.( I will go... More

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Calgary, Canada
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39 reviews 39 reviews
7 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2013 via mobile

We stopped here for a late breakfast on our way to visit ARTER. We had a simple but delicious breakfast (scrambled eggs on toast with some tomato slices and cucumber). My husband tried a Turkish coffee which he enjoyed and I had a wonderful lemon + mint + honey tea. The large cup came with a sprig of mint and... More

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Messini, Greece
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58 reviews 58 reviews
17 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 20 cities Reviews in 20 cities
25 helpful votes 25 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

Great food, friendly service and excellent food. A place that we visited more than once in our one week stay in Istanbul. Their hamburges are delicious and worth a mention.

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See 8 more reviews by Connie J for Istanbul
Oslo, Norway
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55 reviews 55 reviews
33 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2013 via mobile

The food is excellent, and the service is friendly. It's also a fantastic setting. I've had the chicken salad--which was original and delicious with a variety of vegetables. Another time I had the grilled meatballs, and my friend had the margarita pizza. Everything was fresh and tasty. The menu has a wide variety of east and west. Great overall. Highly... More

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Nairobi
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63 reviews 63 reviews
29 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 31 cities Reviews in 31 cities
27 helpful votes 27 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 April 2013

While you take a load off your feet, sip hot coffee or a glass of steaming Sahlep and peruse a book from the bookstore. Take a table by the window and watch the throngs go by. The books selection is also very good.

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Rhodes, Greece
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6 reviews 6 reviews
5 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 April 2013

Very pleasant atmosphere. Good selection of food and drinks. Quality of food satisfactory. Service not bad.Drink prices rather high but this is normal in Istanbul.We went there more than once and will certainly go back.

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Morgan Hill, CA
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62 reviews 62 reviews
29 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 27 cities Reviews in 27 cities
32 helpful votes 32 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 April 2013

This place is on a busy corner. You can street watch easily. If you tire of greasy kebap meat and fries, this is a salad oasis. They have a beautiful grilled halloumi cheese salad and a goat cheese salad as well. Service is a bit slow, but we loved the location and food. Food was higher quality than normal kebap... More

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Leicester
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12 reviews 12 reviews
9 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 March 2013 via mobile

Had a great hot chocolate with a cognac with a tasty cheesecake. Atmosphere was buzzing. Friendly and quick service was my experience

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Liverpool, United Kingdom
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11 reviews 11 reviews
5 restaurant reviews
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 March 2013

I tend to stop in here for a salad every time I am in Istanbul: they have good variety, and generous servings. Although some reviewers have had problems, I have never found the service to be an issue (I have eaten here perhaps a dozen times in the last few months): in fact, I find the waiting staff extremely pleasant,... More

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