Aida - vino e cucina

I recommend this place. Good experience of Italian cousins. Cozy, interesting design, just very small tables :) perfect service! Regarding the drinks, we noticed a very limited wine menu, especially Italian, also it’s overpriced - 15€ for glass of prosecco DOC and 33€ for glass of Chardonnay DOC - that’s crazy 🤪. TIRAMISU was not available, unfortunately we didn’t try

I chose the rock sea bass and white wine. With its incredibly delicious sauce and wonderful ambiance, it was a truly enjoyable evening. You’ll find a different concept on each floor. On special days, there is a live piano performance on the ground floor, which was a lovely surprise. The starters and salads are prepared with great care and attention to detail. Compliments to the kitchen. I was also impressed by the presentation, attentiveness, and kindness of the staff. Thank you very much. One last note :) the tiramisu is absolutely amazing!

📍We visited Aida Vino e Cucina in Kadıköy, Istanbul last night to share a memorable evening, and I must say it was an experience worth talking about. 📍The restaurant, located in a charming two-leveled nostalgic wooden building, offers a beautiful ambiance with its Italian concept and warm, cozy design. ➕There’s also a lovely glass-covered garden section where we sat — a smoke-free area, which we greatly appreciated. 🎹Live piano music plays in the background, enhancing the intimate, elegant atmosphere. ℹ️Aida has rightfully earned the Michelin Bib Gourmand award for both 2023 and 2024 — a recognition for establishments offering excellent food at good value. ⛔️However, it’s important to note that the Bib Gourmand distinction does not consider waiting times as part of the criteria, which became a key issue in our visit which I will write about it later on below. 👏We were greeted by a warm and friendly team. The service staff were courteous, sincere, and very attentive throughout the evening. Their demeanor reflected the overall care and attention the place puts into its hospitality. You can dine here by reservation, which helps manage the flow in such a small space — and yes, the venue is quite compact, with tightly arranged tables which we knew this when we were going in and were comfortable with it, but still, the space could benefit from fewer tables to reduce congestion and possibly alleviate long wait times. Now, the food: absolutely delicious and true to fine dining standards. 1️⃣The Insalata di Finocchio was light and refreshing, 2️⃣the Ombrina alla Normanna was exquisitely prepared — a highlight of the evening. We also enjoyed the ➕Gordias Nana Roze, a delightful pairing with the dishes. 😍The amuse bouche and pre-dessert were elegant touches, beautifully presented (you can see them in the photos I’ve shared). Every plate was well thought out and tasted exactly as it should at a Michelin-recognized venue. Prices reflect the quality — no surprises there. 📛However, we waited 1 hour and 10 minutes for our main courses to arrive. Despite the lovely setting, ambiance, and flavors, this delay significantly impacted our overall experience. While the owner personally apologized several times — explaining that the kitchen is small and only six people can work at once — the frequent reminders to “please understand the limitations” began to feel repetitive. 🔑At some point, you have to ask: if we’re not to fault anything, how do we hold the experience accountable? ✔️Yes, we admire the authenticity and intimacy of Aida. But long waiting times — especially when anticipated and previously mentioned — must be addressed constructively, not simply brushed off with apologies. Same excuses existed in the past according to my friends previous experiences. In short, Aida is a place you go for love of food and atmosphere, where the dishes and staff shine. But for it to become a truly complete fine-dining experience, I believe the management needs to better balance charm with operational efficiency. Final verdict: 4 stars — I give it 4 instead of 4.5 to keep it real. The food deserves the spotlight, but service time matters too.

Fantastic experience! I was visiting Moda with my mother and we stumbled upon this place almost by accident, but it made our trip to Istanbul from Brazil worth it almost by itself! Unforgettable experience with incredible food and very knowledgeable staff. We had a wonderful time and would recommend it for anyone looking for an elevated experience in Moda. All dishes are made from scratch, even the almond milk is made in house! Be aware that the menu changes daily, so it’s hard to recommend specific dishes, but whatever you get it’ll be a fantastic surprise!

We dined at Aida after finding it on Michelin guide while we were in the area, and we loved it! The food was incredible, I'm still thinking about the local olive oil they use, it's exceptional (we would have bought some if they sold it). The tiramisu was truly great. The atmosphere was relaxing and the staff were we friendly. Absolutely recommend coming here.

Seeing a Michelin rated restaurant so close to home, we had to go try it. An old house that's been converted makes for an incredibly cozy setting. We'd been give complimentary mini-starters and desserts which were uniquely flavourful. They have a few beers that you don't find locally (Peroni, etc.) which is great and the items that we'd ordered off the menu were amazing - the octopus, shrimp ravioli and Guinness tortellini were 5 start quality. The only criticism I have is that I wish the tortellini had a bit more Guinness to the taste but that's minor. Not cheap, but considering the quality of service, food and the overall experience; it's worth every cent. If you wish to go, please make a booking well in advance.

Overall, it was a quality dining experience with a few opportunities for improvement. I’d definitely recommend it for its standout dishes and warm ambiance. -Cozy Place, good service, friendly staff 4/5 -Beef tartare was excellent with spinach oil and other sauces, 5/5 -Risotto with gorgonzola cheese was really good maybe a bit more celery sauce could elevate ir further :) 4.5/5 -Beef shank ravioli was not my favorite, fell short for me, it can be better :( The sauce lacks depth and didn’t tie the dish together 2/5 -Beef cheek was excellent cooked (little salt opportunity), potato purée was balanced, not any special flavor(truffle can be a punch in this plate) but good quality plate 4/5 -Refreshments 4/5 salty was really good beef appetizer 5/5 dessert was to sweet 3.5/5 -Panna Cotta was excellent, salt and sweet balance was excellent, olive oil was really good touch 5/5

A very great restaurant with authentic Italian cuisine. The chef is a real Italian and the cuisine is not standard but rather high level with a lot of attention to detail. The restaurant is a whole house with an unusual design. You can dine on three levels. Service and drinks were also great. Burcu in particular was an excellent hostess that evening, with a high performance, great knowledge and a lot of passion for her job. Overall it was a pleasure and I can’t wait to visit Istanbul again and treat myself to another dinner at Aida. Ps.: everything was 5 Stars, but somehow google doesn’t pick up my rating…

It is a lovely place with very kind stuffs. The antipasti and guanchia di manzo are delicious. One of the best meat i have ever eaten in istanbul. The prices are reasonable and almost cheap for such an italian rest in overpriced istanbul market. If you consider price and quality balance I strongly advise this place. Enjoy

Fantastic food that is made with much care. I was a visitor from New York on vacation in Istanbul, and I can say without a doubt it was the best meal I had there. The owner was very friendly and welcoming, and she made my friend and I feel at home in Aida's lovely and cozy setting. A little gem of a restaurant that you should make a regular spot.