The House Café

The House Café Review

The largest and one of the most popular branches of this chain of upscale eateries, which first opened in Nisantasi in 2002 and has successfully expanded to 10 locations, is directly on the waterfront, with chic furnishings and two enormous open-air terraces. The international menu ranges from starters like Asian-style crispy chicken fingers and halloumi cheese wrapped in vine leaves to main-course salads, pastas, steaks, and the signature House Burger. Two long wooden bars are perfect for enjoying a predinner drink from the excellent cocktail list. A branch on Istiklal Caddesi in Beyoglu is lively and spacious, while a smaller one in nearby Tünel is quieter and more intimate. The original venue, in chic Nisantasi, has a laid-back vibe and a shady garden.