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Fes Cafe vs Hamdi Restaurant

Both Fes Cafe and Hamdi Restaurant are highly recommended by reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Hamdi Restaurant scores slightly higher than Fes Cafe. Hamdi Restaurant has a TripExpert Score of 79 with approval from 6 publications such as Travel + Leisure, Frommer's and Fodor's.

Fes Cafe
Fes Cafe
7 / 10
Alibaba Turbe So. No. 25-27, Nuruosmaniye, Eminonu, Istanbul, Turkey
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Fodor's 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." Full review
Frommer's 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." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
"This stylish cafe just outside the Nuruosmaniye Gate is an excellent place to relax over lunch or a coffee." Full review
Rough Guide Rough Guide
"A trendy mix of traditional and new, with designer tables spilling out onto a quiet cobbled street."
Hamdi Restaurant
Hamdi Restaurant
7 / 10
Tahmis Cad KalcIn Sok No.17 Eminonu, Istanbul, Turkey
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Fodor's Fodor's
"This longtime grillhouse is an Istanbul institution, with its huge selection of kebabs." Full review
Frommer's Frommer's
"This is a good alternative to the overpriced mediocrity of Pandeli Lokantasi only steps from the entrance to the Egyptian Spice Market." Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"Starched white tablecloths, the smell of spices, and plenty of bustle and clamor accompany the plates of spicy kebaps at Istanbul’s favorite Anatolian restaurant." Full review
DK Eyewitness DK Eyewitness
"The main draw at this popular restaurant, located behind the Spice Bazaar, is the spectacular view over the Golden Horn from the upper floors."
Rough Guide Rough Guide
"The uninspiring facade of this five-storey joint fronting the square in Eminönü belies the quality and value of the food on offer inside."
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