Ismet Baba Fish Restaurant

It was recommended by local and really good atmosphere here along with coast. You can see the bridge and feel the see breathe if you can book the best seats. Hall staff are ver friendly and recommend the variety of local see foods. Relax and enjoy the night of Istanbul here.

Excellent fresh fish restaurant on the bosphorus in a traditional setting. The market fish prices are reasonable, however the drinks menu is very expensive. Overall awesome lunch overlooking the bosphorus, but be prepared to pay. Service was OK.

Let’s start with the positives: the setting is charming, and I had three small seafood meze dishes that were quite tasty. But let’s be honest — these were very small appetizers, barely enough to qualify as a single course. The waiters were quite insistent that I order a main dish, without giving any price indication. I declined — probably wisely, given other guests’ reviews. The bill? €31 for three bite-sized meze and a glass of water. That’s absurdly overpriced. To be fair, Baba is not the only one. Sadly, Istanbul’s dining scene has become overwhelmingly tourist-oriented, often at the expense of value and authenticity. It’s a growing trend — and a good reason not to return.

I think food is very expensive for its portions and quality. I paid 1000 TL for me alone for 1 starter (chose cheapest option) - main dish and side dish only (Chose middle rate option) & 1 drink. I was lucky to sit next to the window and the view was really nice.

Accidentally ended up here with no reservation and they still accommodated us — fresh fish, kind servers, and surprisingly affordable for a Bosphorus spot.

Nice place right by the water with great views. Very busy with locals when I went on a Friday evening. Waiters helpful to foreigners, but not over-friendly. Food was fairly decent, but fried fish quite pricey for what it is.

Prices very crazy expensive. We didnt receive a menu. Very loud and stressful atmosphere. The waitresses gave no information about prices or anything, and they just took away our plates and glasses almost before we finished. Got the biggest shock of our lives when we recived the bill.... Didnt get any question about if we wanted coffee or anything... Unacceptable to not receive a menu when the prices are extremely high and in general just very bad service. We were three persons and it costed 7720 lira. We had 5 meze, 2 fish and 3 soft drinks.

The service, food, and atmosphere are amazing. The fish was fresh and perfectly cooked. Strongly recommend for sea food lovers.

First of all, you have found Kuzguncuk, so congratulations! One of the cutest neighborhoods on the Asia side, imo. Ismet Baba is great. The fish is fresh, the mezes are awesome and the price is reasonable. Doesn't look like much when you walk in but don't let that fool you! Try to sit by the windw and enjoy the view, some calamari and a glass of raki. You won't regret!

Don't go here! Dirty. Smells bad because they let people smoke right at the entrance. Food is mediocre at best. Although most of the staff is helpful, the manager makes sure you are not welcomed! Prices are high. Won't be back!