Experts' Choice Award Vanilla Restaurant
What the experts agree on
A stylish escape from kebab fatigue in Kaleiçi's old stone buildings, Vanilla serves modern European fare with Asian touches from English chef Wayne and wife Emel. Also a cozy lounge/cafe for cocktails or coffee—pricey but worth it.
“Don't get me wrong: I love Turkish food as much as (actually, more than) anyone. But coming from a world of culinary variety, I just need something different. Apparently so did Brit-born...”
– Frommer's
Fodor's "If you are kebabed out, this old town restaurant has some of the best contemporary cuisine on the coast and serves it in an appropriately stylish setting. The menu changes regularly,..." Full review
