Refik

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7 / 10

4 expert reviews

“One of the many meyhane-style restaurants in the bohemian Asmali Mescit neighborhood, Refik distinguishes with its cuisine and storied past.”

– Travel + Leisure

Frommer's Frommer's
"This little restaurant has been an institution in the neighborhood since its inception in 1954, remaining in its own unassuming -- unimpressive even -- time warp." Full review
DK Eyewitness DK Eyewitness
"Refik is an icon of Bohemian Beyoğlu. The restaurant retains its faded plastic tablecloths and bygone era ambience."
Rough Guide Rough Guide
"Modest rakı-infused Turkish joint, a meeting point for local intellectuals, specializing in Black Sea cuisine."