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Magnaura Café

Address: Akbiyik Cad. 27, Sultanahmet, Istanbul
Phone: 212/518-7622

Price range: $-$$
Cuisine: Turkish
Location: Sultanahmet

Write a review | Avg. member rating: 4.2/5

Fodor's Review:

While at first glance Magnaura Café might appear much the same as the other tourist-oriented restaurants on Akbiyik Caddesi, it stands out for its excellent food and service. The menu ranges from Turkish and Ottoman cuisine to international standards. Particularly notable are the steaks—the Marble Steak is grilled and served with flaming cognac, while the Bogaziçi Steak is marinated with vegetables in a terra-cotta pot—and Pasha Tavuk, chicken breast marinated in white wine and cream and served with vegetables. Far greater attention is given to presentation than in most Sultanahmet restaurants. There's also a cozy rooftop terrace with a partial view of the Marmara Sea.

Credit Cards: MC, V

Member Reviews and Ratings

Reviewed by opaldog from Massachusetts on 11/7/09
We loved this place. It was near to our hotel Empress Zoe. We ate there our first night and our last. The first night we ate outdoors and the last night it was cooler and we ate upstairs in a room with a fireplace; great atmosphere with both settings. The food was very tasty. This is where we first had the mantii (sp), a small ravioli like pasta filled with lamb and covered with a yogurt sauce. Definitely recommend.