Karaköy Gümrük

Located in the historical center a cafe house with solid food offers and drinks. No nonalcoholic beer. The backyard is quiet, you can sit outside. The service is quick and efficient

We had falafel and the shrimp pasta, it was tasty but nothing super special. They didn’t have 4 out of the 5 pasta options, but instead of apologizing, the waitress seemed pissed off because we were a bit disappointed and needed a moment to choose otherwise (there were very few vegetarian options besides the pasta). She continued to be unfriendly to us. I think it was partly due to language misunderstandings, but you can still be kind. We still wanted to tip her (in cash) but she had already stormed off before I could hand her the money, lol. Unpleasant experience overall. Too bad, as it’s an otherwise beautiful place.

Loved the atmosphere and decor. Unpretentious, with quiet jazz accompanying first class food. Just a lovely place to spend time, alone or with friends. Amazing value. Thank you Lonely Planet for listing this gem.

Great atmosphere, service with a smile by the two ladies on the first floor. Food ok, nothing we didn't see or tried but correct. Great wines, lovely music but... İ'dont know who the guy is who walks around bossing around all people. İf you are reading this and you are the manager... Look for a different job. When you are the owner, you have lost all passion for hospitality. You are the only reason why we are not coming back! And stop hitting tourist with you service charges without mentioning it on your menu while you don't even present us the bill. Bummer on a correct dinner!

Lovely dinner at Gümrük on our last evening in town. We were sitting outside at the back listening to jazz music playing from speakers, it was really atmospheric. Service was lovely and relaxed and our oven baked sea bass with garlic mashed potato and olives, absolutely divine. Thumbs up.

Pros - Nice atmosphere/ambience - Decent service - Good bread with olive tapenade and olive oil - Beef rib and mashed potato dish. The beef rib was soft and tender - The house made lemonade was refreshing Cons - Crispy chicken with fries/crispy potatoes. The chicken had an odd aftertaste and felt over cooked. - The tagliatelle with prawns was supposed to have a slight spicy kick to it but lacked any sort of flavour. Weirdly, the tagliatelle had been cut into small pieces which made the dish look unappetising.

We had dinner at Karaköy Gümrük restaurant in Istanbul, and it was fantastic! The food was excellent, full of delicious flavors, and the atmosphere was very inviting. It’s a perfect spot to enjoy a cozy meal.

This place is one of my favorite in Istanbul. Like a hidden gem. I frequently go there and whatever I have for food they are always great and feel like a homemade meal. I could say the thing they should focus on is their desserts. The prices are also affordable compared to the quality!!

For fine dining we suggest this place to our customers also. They provide good breakfast menus of course. Do not hesitate to visit this place.

Nice bar with indoor and outdoor seating. We sat our back in their alley for a beer and some sparkling water. Chill spot to hang out. They hand a unfiltered Turkish beer which was pretty good. Service was friendly and quick.

Wonderful beef steak! I love it.Service is just so so because waiter said nothing to me when error alarming happened.No goodbye or smile when I finished pay and extra 10% service fee.This is REALLY impolite though I appreciate his stunning food.Price is a little higher but accepted.

Karakoy Gumruk was recommended to me by a friend. Myself and two co workers went on a rainy holiday in the late afternoon to see what it was all about. Two and a half hours later, we left with our Stomachs full and huge smiles on our faces. The food was healthy, presentable and very well cooked. There are options for meat eaters and vegheads alike. They have delicious tapa type apps that will not disappoint. Their beer and wine selection is vast (for Istanbul standards.) This is a place you are going to want to return again. It is very close to the karakoy tram stop, about a block away. Easy to find once you know where it is, but don't worry even google maps will lead you there, for once!

A favorite spot in Karaköy! The food is delicious (my favorites so far: slow cooked beef, kokoreç & ciğer) and I like the wine selection too. People who work at Gümrük are super friendly! I bring guests/friends usually and it never failed me. Thanks!

Hands down the cutest and most delicious restaurant experience of our trip!! The food was superb, the service was friendly and attentive, and the atmosphere was nothing short of perfection. So glad we stumbled upon this gem!

I revisited the place for lunch time to try the main dishes after a long brake. The place is located in a historical inn. Here is obtained an original place after a renovation of this inn. It has a cozy atmosphere. Chief Stavriani Zervakakou is responsible for kitchen. There are limited number main dishes choices. I decide to try grilled umbra with sea scallop and chickpea. Service was not energic although there were anyone except me. The portion of the plate I chose was too small but its taste was very good. It was one of the most original plates I have ever eaten. The presence of chickpea and soujouk was not deteriorate the taste of the food. Aegean greenery were compatible with fish. The prices were not cheap. If you want to satisfy with food you should order additionally soup and salad. The price of this food is 40 TL. It is a normal price by reason of it is a special food but I think the size of the portions are need to increase. I left the place with a semi hungry stomach. The general characteristic of this kind of restaurants is embrace to present their foods in minimal portions.

The atmosphere is great, warm and wellcoming mood, a nice place to stop by and have a drink or a few bites