Fes Cafe vs Balikci Sabahattin
Both restaurants are praised by professional reviewers. Overall, Balikci Sabahattin ranks significantly better than Fes Cafe. Balikci Sabahattin is ranked #2 in Istanbul with approval from 6 publications such as Travel + Leisure, Rough Guide and concierge.com.
Fes Cafe
Alibaba Turbe So. No. 25-27, Nuruosmaniye, Eminonu, Istanbul, Turkey
From $0 /night
Fodor's
"Funky black-and-white Lucite chairs and fresh flowers on the wooden tables provide a shot of modern style in the heart of the Grand Bazaar."
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Frommer's
"The original Fez Café began as a tiny cafe serving much-needed caffeine and sugar for the boost required to make it through a grueling day wandering the Grand Bazaar."
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Lonely Planet
"This stylish cafe just outside the Nuruosmaniye Gate is an excellent place to relax over lunch or a coffee."
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Rough Guide
"A trendy mix of traditional and new, with designer tables spilling out onto a quiet cobbled street."
Balikci Sabahattin
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Cankurtaran Mh. Seyit Hasan Sokak No:1 Fatih, Turkey
From $30 /night
Concierge
"A fish joint based on the meyhane tradition but with a more formal standard of service, this restaurant has an excellent reputation for its very simple output of meze and the catch-of-the-day menu."
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Travel + Leisure
"Grab a seat in the garden of this Sultanahmet seafood restaurant."
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DK Eyewitness
"Everything works well at this delightful fish restaurant. They have a long and delicious menu, having been in business since 1927."
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Star
"A fish restaurant in the refreshingly down-to-earth streets beside Cankurtaran station, just a five-minute walk from touristy Sultanahmet."
Time Out
"Cankurtaran’s Balıkçı Sabahattin is evidence that delicious seafood can be eaten somewhere other than on the Bosphorus."
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