Balkan Restaurant
128 reviews
August 17
A nice dining room. The prices are inexpensive, unlike any establishment in Istanbul. The queue is moving fast. There is a lot of choice. Everything is fresh and delicious. I really liked the bread))) the floor of the baguette is 1 piece)) but there is also a disadvantage. I got a hair in the porridge. Fortunately, I saw it right away and it was on the side of the plate. I showed it to the employees. They apologized and offered to change the plate. But I refused. Very tasty lentil soup.
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November 10
A wonderful place for a hungry tourist) Against the background of very expensive cafes and restaurants in Istanbul, this is not a bad alternative: it is not expensive, very tasty and very large portions. While looking for a place to eat with the family (wife, son 13 years old), the queue of locals at this cafe attracted attention, if the locals go, then it is acceptable in all respects. We went too, we did not lose. It's quite simple to explain, you can point your finger at the right dish and they understand everything. By the way, there are a lot of Russian-speaking tourists among the visitors. The three of us ate for 600 lire ("first, second and compote") )) They came to eat twice.
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September 1
This is a great cafe... there are many canteens, but this is a very cool cafe. Very tasty and affordable food. It is comfortable for the stomach. And rice and meat and fresh bread. The prices are very adequate. You won't regret coming in. For me personally, this is the place where we always return when we arrive at the center.
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December 7
The restaurant has 2 floors (there is -1 floor). The food is varied, delicious, inexpensive. There are always a lot of people, there is a queue, but it's worth it. The staff is friendly, the location is good.
The desserts are just great🔥
I definitely recommend this place🔝
The current price list for November 2024.
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October 21
A great place for both a full lunch and a snack with desserts. The first impression of our canteen, but then comparing it with all the street eateries, the Balkans win. There is a very large selection of dishes. Usually there are 4 types of the first and 15-20 of the second. There are chicken in different variations, fish, meat, side dishes and salads.
Of the disadvantages, there are queues, but a large number of staff are served quickly.
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October 17
It's very tasty, there are queues, but they are somehow dealt with quickly, both locals and tourists eat here. The portions are very large. Despite the large flow, it is clean and cleaned quickly from the table. It doesn't make sense to compare the dining room and restaurants/cafes. But we returned to this place more than once to eat. Prices don't bite. I definitely recommend you to visit.
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November 17
Good tasty food with large portions.
Everything is neat and clean.
All ordinary Turks eat here, so the prices are adequate.
Maybe without any special frills, because it's just like a canteen, but compared to the prices in other pretentious "restaurants", it's wonderful here and you can just eat, and that's the most important thing!
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November 27
Locants are social, state-owned canteens/cafes. The service is like in canteens, the food is like in a cafe. The prices are very low. For 300 lire, the three of us had a hearty meal (without drinks). Everything was very tasty. Tables are cleaned efficiently and instantly. We noticed that a local man standing in front in work clothes paid much less for a full tray. For tourists, the price is probably different. But it's still much cheaper than cafes and restaurants. I especially recommend those who have a budget limit.
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August 21
As in this whole area of Istanbul, the prices are wild. But if you take a meal, it is very tasty, satisfying and large portions. It's not a pity. The place is good. Not like in tourist eateries with touts. Together with his wife, they ate 300-350 lira, which in August 2024 is 800-900 rubles. It's quite pleasant for myself. And there are a lot of locals eating here, which says a lot
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November 25
The service is fast. If you see a queue on the street, don't be scared. 5-7 minutes and you are already at the table with the selected dishes. A varied menu, not a restaurant of course, but the prices here are very reasonable. Cheap and satisfying and of high quality. It is in high demand and therefore there simply cannot be expired food here. There is a hearty and normal dish, but there is, right, delicious. Clean and tidy. In general, it is satisfying, cheap and with confidence that you will not go without heartburn - this is here.
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October 16
A great place to eat inexpensively and deliciously in Istanbul. It is very diverse, the portions are huge, the prices are reasonable. I took poultry, chickpeas, beef, soups, side dishes. I recommend it for independent travelers
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December 13
When we were vacationing in Istanbul, we found this place on the way to the ferry. Good location, delicious and varied food. I recommend that you definitely visit. Polite staff, tasty and inexpensive.
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October 31
Our only regret is that we found this place too late. Probably the only place in the center of Istanbul with normal prices. The food is delicious, in a large assortment. The prices are reasonable, the service is pleasant, the cleanliness. You can take it out.
When we are still in Istanbul, we will only go there for meals.
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August 18
It is difficult to find a good place at an adequate price now, it is just the same delicious and inexpensive, lunch for two 650 lira, it is soup salad, meat, desserts and a drink *2. I think that after all, they round up the cash register for tourists, because the canteens are still designed for locals
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July 31
An excellent budget dining room, 400-600 liras will be available for three, a great alternative to an endless restaurant in every house in the center of historical Istanbul with an overprice! It's pretty tasty!
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October 15
Great place! We went here almost every day. Delicious homemade food at affordable prices (October 2024). I especially liked the rice and chicken soup. They put a lot of meat on it. We took 1 serving of meat for two. Dirty dishes and tables are quickly cleaned. I recommend it!
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September 20
A wonderful budget canteen. Always very tasty fresh food. The prices are as low as they can be. You can even go in the morning and get a portion of lentil soup. The choice is not the biggest, but you will not stay hungry, there is everything from bread to dessert
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November 15
Very affordable prices. The food is delicious and colorful. A good location. Within walking distance of the main attractions, you can have a tasty and inexpensive snack.
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October 29
The dining room is very good, the prices are among the cheapest in the city, and the portions are simply huge. The food is fresh, delicious, and took meat and side dishes, soup, salads, and desserts. A very decent place for budget travelers. We've been here many times
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November 17
A good dining room is within walking distance from the metro, the place is busy, a lot of people, but the queue moves quickly, the staff does not really understand, so they showed with a gesture what they wanted, everything is delicious and edible
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December 13
A good fast food cafe,inexpensive, drink only bottled water and juice,no tea and coffee,convenient menu in the window, you can first familiarize yourself then go in and buy,a big minus is that it is only in Turkish, not in English
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July 31
I love these canteens, one of the most budget ones in all of Istanbul, where you will definitely not get poisoned! The food is delicious and fresh, we have been coming back for several years. But the best one is located in the Topkapi district. The price is rising, but this dining room is in any case more budget-friendly than the rest
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August 5
I recommend it!!! Very tasty and high-quality dishes! Soups and main courses are on top! We alternated between different cafes, here we took either lunch or dinner. As a result, this cafe won in the price-quality ratio👍
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February 22
The dining room is very clean, but in the off-season the tables are almost all occupied by locals of all levels of wealth.
There is a good toilet down the stairs.
The choice of dishes is very large.
We take the tray and show what we want to take.
You can pay with a card at the checkout.
I liked the soup with giblets.
5 second, 1 soup and 1 rice with ayran and cold tea - 985 liras
The cola in the jar is 35 lire
Near metro, ferry, tram, markets.
We will definitely come back here.
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September 23
The prices are just meager, the portions are huge, very tasty. Eggplant with cheese is top.
There is an assortment of desserts
A large selection of drinks
The queue is moving fast
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September 15
Cheap dining room in the tourist area!
Two courses plus drinks and dessert will cost up to 250-300 liras!
We recommend it for everyone who does not want to overpay but to eat well!
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August 25
Great dining room. The meat is well stewed. The portions are large, you can take one meat and one side dish for two. Budget prices for desserts. They came to take them with them and then eat them with tea in the room.
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December 2
There is a lot of cheap food by the standards of restaurants. To taste- I don't really like Turkish cuisine - but even I found quite edible things. The portions are large and delicious soups.
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December 1, 2023
Very tasty, fast and inexpensive. Yes, this is an ordinary local canteen, designed not for tourists, but for locals. A large selection of dishes, everything is fresh. It is served a little bland, but there are seasonings and hot peppers on a separate table, you can freely take them. I especially liked the desserts (they look worse than they taste) and the roast with mushrooms. Of the cons, there is no tea.
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November 19
A great dining room in the heart of Istanbul. A very large selection, large portions. Serving is like in a dining room, do not expect something super-natural. But if you want to eat tasty and inexpensive food, then you are definitely here 😁
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July 28
The quality of the food is normal, for the dining room, a variety of choices, the price is lower than in cafes, clean, you can always find a table.
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October 28
Self-service cafes, everything is very tasty, a wide variety of local dishes, reasonable prices, many locals eat in such cafes.
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October 27
A gorgeous place, everything is super tasty, a plate of pahwala is 60 lire. I recommend the best of just to have a delicious meal. Of course it's not a restaurant it's like a dining room
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June 20
We had breakfast/lunch/dinner in this dining room for a week. What did you notice? There are many different meat and vegetable dishes. There are 4-5 different soups on the menu every day. There are salads, desserts, drinks. The price is much lower than in cafes. The guys work fast, so there are almost no queues. We really liked it! We will be in Istanbul - we will definitely come back!
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November 24
It's most likely a bistro or a canteen. Don't pay attention to the interior and exterior, the food is really delicious. We went there after reading the reviews of our compatriots and did not regret it. The prices for Istanbul are very affordable, the choice of dishes is large. There are a lot of people, including visitors, but there is always a place. I recommend
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December 2
It 's a good place . We ate a lot there several times . delicious desserts . There were different dishes on different days . on the last day of my stay, my husband found hair in the food, it spoiled his positive impression, but not mine
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October 31
A wonderful place, delicious and varied food at very comfortable prices.We spent the whole vacation eating only here.
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September 22
A noisy dining room, but with adequate prices. A decent lunch for two people is about 400 lire. The portions are large, the dishes are delicious. The staff is excellent
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March 23
The best place to eat in Fatiha, you will not find better food for very little money. Three-course lunch for two about 300 liras (March 2024)there are a lot of locals, and there are tourists, the queue goes fast. Very tasty, good portions, a variety of homemade food : stews, soups, rice, sweets, tea are sold separately on the street for 25 lire. I recommend this place to anyone who wants to eat delicious and inexpensive homemade quality food.
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May 16
A canteen for locals. Very clean and delicious. Large portions - small prices. Dinner for two 600 lire. You can try local food for a reasonable price)
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October 24
The best budget place to eat. The food is authentic, delicious, and definitely worth a try
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October 22
Delicious, Fast, Good assortment. Relatively inexpensive by current standards for Turkey
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October 30
It can be said that the only place where you can eat very tasty and not expensive, the range of dishes is large
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December 15
Self-service cafe-canteen.The range of dishes is large. I took the meat on the bones with stewed potatoes and salad. I liked everything. It seemed a little cramped.
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May 17
Excellent dining room, everything is fresh and delicious, large portions. There are a lot of people, but this is an indicator that it is delicious. 690 liras were given for this table in May 2024. The three of us ate enough and even stayed.
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December 5
Relatively inexpensive compared to other places. A local canteen. The food quality is average
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December 2
It is very tasty and inexpensive. The portions are large. But there is no tea or coffee, just water, soda and ayran.
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October 2
A good kitchen. Prices are extremely low compared to the surrounding establishments. Good service, the staff more or less interprets English.
One of the disadvantages is that the toilet is in a depressing state.
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December 7
Delicious, fast, although there are queues. The prices are good, there are a lot of locals, which indicates the popularity of the place
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February 2
Great price for Istanbul to eat. Everything is delicious, clean, and neat. The format of the dining room (in fact, there is a dining room). Quite a large selection of dishes. Prices as of 22.01.24.
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