Mivan Restaurant & Cafe

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Nikita Buzanov

Level 6 Local Expert

Everything is great, stuff is welcoming, the food is delicious, and portions are great for the price!

Boris Trikoz

Level 2 Local Expert

Good hosts, big dishes and reasonable prices. Best place in center

Алексей MIDNIGHT

Level 7 Local Expert

Very nice and cosy place! All dishes are very tasty!

Ирина А.

Level 4 Local Expert

Beautiful place with very tasty food

Noubar Hamie

Level 4 Local Expert

Verry good

Kalidea

Level 12 Local Expert

It's all good. Recommend. There are two floors here. On the ground floor, the service was fast, there were almost no dishes waiting. The waiter knew not only English, but also Russian. The service on the second floor is very long. The waiter would leave and might not appear at all for 10-15 minutes. The menu was also waited for a long time. To pay the bill, you need to go to the ground floor, which makes the feeling of a restaurant disappear and the atmosphere of a cafe appears. The dishes are large. Most of them are delicious. Tea and tortillas are given as a compliment, but they are not updated, as in some other restaurants (but there are very few such places). Overall, the atmosphere is very pleasant. The waiters are friendly. The food is delicious. Tips are not included in the bill.

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Кристина Майте

Level 8 Local Expert

It was the first place in Istanbul where we ate and it was magical! As a compliment, they brought tortillas with different toppings (meze), and after the meal they offered two types of tea (black and apple) It's also free. Lentil soup is highly recommended. Garlic croutons, as if without garlic, but the cheese is wonderful. You will dream about Kunefe for another week. It's just delicious. The next day, we returned to this place for dinner. We were also delighted. Service, atmosphere, food - 10/10. We had a chicken kebab - it was delicious. The sea bass was a little dry, but it didn't spoil the impression. It may not be worth coming here from the other end of Istanbul, but if you are nearby, you should definitely visit.

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Дмитрий Самойлов

Level 17 Local Expert

We came in by chance, it was in a selection of places with a high rating. The staff is very polite and courteous. They immediately offered meze, as a compliment, with three spreads. We took a kebab (mine in the photo). The prices are very pleasant, significantly lower (15-20 percent) than around our hotel - Gulhane bus stop. At the same time, everything was delicious and brought in pretty quickly. One of the disadvantages is that there is no tea in the kettle. But we were offered to bring it in large quantities. It's also a good option. After that, they went to 3 more places with a rating of 4.7+ and it was worse everywhere... As in all of Istanbul, there were cats in the restaurant: one was sleeping, the other was making eyes and asking for food

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Лилия С.

Level 7 Local Expert

We had lunch here, and we ate too much. I'm glad I found this place by chance. It cost 2,100 lire for three people, but the dishes are simply HUGE. They also bring snacks that you didn't order for free, bread for free, and of course, you don't need to be reminded of it, cheap delicious tea. I had chicken soup and chicken in a creamy sauce with mushrooms, and the side dish is automatically included with the chicken: potatoes and rice. It was very tasty. Customer orientation is at its height. We were sitting downstairs, and the place looked more like a cafe than a restaurant. On the downside, it wasn't very convenient to get here through the streets, but this is Istanbul, so everything is OK. Come on in, you won't regret it.

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Дарья М.

Level 13 Local Expert

Believe me, friendly place :) And generally friendly It is an exceptionally pleasant, pretty, warm (we were in the coldest days of January) and a delicious place. The portions are huge, everything is very tasty and there are many healthy food options. As a compliment, they brought us three types of snacks and a hot flatbread. The young man who met us spoke Russian and was very friendly. We decided that we will have dinner here until we leave.

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vlad.vershinnikov

Level 15 Local Expert

We went here for breakfast. Most of Istanbul is a terrible kebab, normal places, familiar to the Russian tourist, difficult to find. In terms of interior and service, it already looked something like a restaurant. It was nice to be there. We ordered a Turkish breakfast. It's an interesting thing. We also took dolma, but we didn't like it and it was cold. We paid with a Union Pay card. After a week in Istanbul, it was one of the most decent places to return to.

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Репликант

Level 12 Local Expert

It's a wonderful place. Salad with crispy chicken will forever remain in our hearts. Delicious free snacks while waiting. The soups are great too. The portions are huge. Every other day we went here for lunch, adding other places for a change, but my heart went to this particular place.

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Дарья

Level 5 Local Expert

It's a good place. The food is very tasty. The portions are large, you can take one for two. We tried chicken soup - delicious and homemade. For those who miss Russian food) Union Pay is being paid off, which is very important! As it turned out, few places accept this card in Istanbul.

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Мария Б

Level 8 Local Expert

We had dinner at this restaurant. Everything was very tasty. The choice is wide: from Turkish classics to burgers, pasta, etc. The portions are large. A compliment from the meze restaurant (4 types of cold appetizers), lavash, tea. We left well-fed and satisfied)

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Юля Черненко

Level 6 Local Expert

It's a wonderful place. The service is just great. Prices are reasonable. The staff speaks excellent English (though I don't speak 😄). The portion of adana kebab + compliment was enough, I had to take the potatoes with me. Very tasty and satisfying. The view on the second floor is so-so, but this is not a disadvantage of the restaurant. The place is small, but pleasantly cozy. Once again, the staff is great. The only downside is that it is very, very warm, although it may be after a cold evening in Istanbul.

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Олеся

Level 5 Local Expert

A very atmospheric cafe! Delicious food, huge portions. The staff is polite, the order arrived very quickly. A compliment from the establishment in the form of snacks and tea.

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Алсу Н.

Level 2 Local Expert

Very tasty food, a beautiful quiet place, we were in March, we got to March 8, the girls were given roses to the guests, they give dessert for their birthday. Special thanks to Backzot for the service. The food was prepared quickly, the portions were large, and the salad could be eaten in peace. Meat dishes are also very tasty and satisfying. Snacks and tortillas are served before the main meal as a gift. Three out of five had dinner at this place in the evening.

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Наталья К

Level 16 Local Expert

Polite, attentive staff, they speak Russian, the dishes are delicious, the welcome set of snacks whetted the appetite and interest in the main menu, we took for two, a table outside, had a great time

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Евгения Жукова

Level 5 Local Expert

It's a great restaurant. This is the case when the reviews did not disappoint expectations. A good assortment of fish and meat dishes, very tasty. The service is fast, the staff is attentive, they communicate in many languages. The menu is illustrated and corresponds to the actual type and composition of the dishes. I recommend it, you won't regret it.

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Юлия Маркова

Level 4 Local Expert

We went in with friends based on reviews and did not regret it - a quiet, cozy place with polite staff. The waiter Beck (very attentive, always friendly) is one of the kitchen staff who speak Russian, very responsive. The dishes are prepared quickly enough, while you are waiting, they bring a freshly baked flatbread and snacks as a complement. From the menu we tried salads with grilled chicken, salad with salmon, chicken kebab, chicken fillet with mushrooms, lentil soup, fish soup and desserts with cheese and buttercream (served with ice cream), Turkish tea, coffee and apple tea (it smells like hot apple juice) I liked everything, we came for 6 days in a row. The only thing that upset me was that in Istanbul you can smoke in restaurants, and instead of the delicious aromas of spices or tea, you breathe cigarette smoke. During all the days of the visit, this happened three times for 10 minutes, but this is a general problem, not a specific restaurant. P.S. you need to be careful with pepper in dishes, it is not Bulgarian, but sharp and burning 🔥 In general, this is a very cozy restaurant, the main decoration of which is the wonderful staff 😊

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Анастасия Козырева

Level 7 Local Expert

It's a wonderful place, the staff is excellent, everything is delicious. 🤤 The snacks are served as a compliment from the establishment, and apple tea is served at the end. The prices are reasonable when compared with the restaurants nearby, they paid 1,700 lire for dinner for two. It was my birthday and at the end the staff gave me a pleasant surprise in the form of a dessert with candles, music and congratulations. I'm thrilled, glad that I chose this particular place! Prosperity to you

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Эльмира С.

Level 6 Local Expert

Upon arrival, we found this cafe according to reviews and did not lose! Very pleasant atmosphere and service! Delicious food, large portions! Bread and snacks, Turkish tea are brought as a compliment. We had dinner with my husband on the first day upon arrival, we were lucky - there was a free table! There are always visitors in the cafe and most importantly there are no touts! 😁 After that, we came here more than once to eat for lunch and dinner! I recommend it!

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Екатерина Васильева

Level 10 Local Expert

Wonderful restaurant! We went there with my husband after reading the reviews and they didn't lie. The receptionist guy speaks Russian, the atmosphere is pleasant , the prices are adequate (compared to neighboring establishments) We didn 't order much , but we had enough + they also serve various snacks . In honor of the birthday, they brought a compliment - dessert and coffee I recommend this institution to everyone.

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Мариям Хубиева

Level 8 Local Expert

A wonderful restaurant! It is located a little lower, towards the sea, from the main tourist street, there are no crowds of tourists here. Very pleasant and polite staff, we were charmed by the girl, she switched to Russian without any problems after learning that we are from Russia. She advised on ordering dishes and even remembered some preferences (it was very nice when we returned for the second time that she remembered some of the features of the previous order). The guys are great, everyone is trying, they serve quickly. The cuisine is super, it is very good that there is a choice of both traditional Turkish dishes and something familiar from European cuisine. While you are waiting for the order, you will definitely receive a set of snacks as a compliment. Cozy and modern interior. Of all the cafes and restaurants I visited during my vacation, I liked Mivan the most.

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Елена Емельянова

Level 7 Local Expert

Good afternoon. I rarely leave feedback if I really liked or disliked it. I really liked this place. After staying in Istanbul for 4 days, I really wanted chicken soup, homemade like at home. And we found him. 1. The staff is unobtrusive (many have noticed how obsessively they invite you to different establishments while you are walking), it is very delicate here 2. The interior is very pleasant, more like a European one. 3. The menu is in Russian, which is a plus 4. The staff speaks Russian, which is a double plus. 5. All the food was served according to the rules and in turn. 6. Order: fish soup, chicken soup, Greek salad, beef, lamb quiche To my surprise, there was nothing to add, the portions were not just large, but huge. Everything is very tasty, the soup is homemade and rich, the meat just melted in my mouth. All the dishes are decently decorated, in the style of a restaurant, something that you won't see in others (and maybe not like in Russia, but what is precisely decorated, and not in bulk on a plate). 7. The restaurant brought compliments (3 types of snacks and tea) We enjoyed the food and the service. I recommend PS order a dish for two (salads, hot) the portions are very large.

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Dima M.

Level 6 Local Expert

The staff is friendly and even 1 person speaks Russian, a nice guy, works well. We ordered meat meatballs, shrimp with mushrooms and chicken soup. The tea was said to be a gift, and in the end it was counted. The shrimp were very salty, so much so that it was impossible to eat, the soup was delicious, the meatballs were very fatty. They asked me to give them what they didn't eat with them, there were salads, rice and meatballs, they only gave meatballs. The prices are above average, we left almost 2,500 Liras.

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Вера

Level 5 Local Expert

Large portions, reasonable prices, wonderful friendly service! We are so glad that our hotel is right in front of this place. All the dishes are delicious! The Turkish breakfast was 566lr, but it was easily enough for two, we didn't even finish it. Soups from 160 lire, delicious, satisfying. Tea, coffee, snacks, and tortillas will always be brought as a compliment. As a result, a bowl of soup turns into a full meal. Come on in, you won't regret it. In other places, the prices are the same or cheaper, but the atmosphere is completely different and not as tasty. Thanks to the owners and staff of the cafe

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егор н.

Level 5 Local Expert

This is not the first time in Istanbul, and we visit this place every time and have a delicious meal every time. If you don't know where to eat, then you definitely need to go here. Excellent food, service in Russian, friendly staff. If we're in Istanbul, we'll definitely stop by again for a katmer with ice cream. Just a bomb!!

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❤️❤️❤️

Level 6 Local Expert

The place is wonderful, the prices are nice, the location is also just great and the staff is good, they gave us so many compliments!! and tea and lavash and snacks! Great, the food is delicious. A place you want to return to

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Анна Болотина

Level 9 Local Expert

Great place! Adapted to the Europeans, the food is all very tasty from soup to meat. I heartily recommend it, above all praise

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Александр М.

Level 17 Local Expert

A great place, pleasant and courteous staff, very tasty cuisine (we had breakfast and lunch here), there is a Russian-speaking staff, free WiFi (you can safely think over a plan for the day). Nice compliments from the establishment. We recommend it!

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Лилия Огнева

Level 3 Local Expert

A restaurant with a very tasty (!!!) food and good prices relative to the historical center. The food is excellent and the dishes return quickly even when fully planted. We enjoyed the chicken kebab several times: very tender meat. We also had chicken salad and chicken soup. We recommend this restaurant!

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Александр Роро

Level 8 Local Expert

A great place to have a delicious and satisfying meal in Istanbul! My wife and I were very satisfied. The most important thing is delicious (for us, the most delicious place in Istanbul) large portions, reasonable prices, excellent attitude to visitors, make various delicious compliments, in general, making your stay in the institution memorable and extremely enjoyable)

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Эвелина Арабаджи

Level 4 Local Expert

I would like to note the friendliness of the staff, they are courteous and do their job well. The dishes are very tasty, the service is at the highest level, the portions are huge! The design of the room 10/10 is very clean and cozy! There are compliments from the institution. I definitely recommend it for consecration!

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Наталия К.

Level 4 Local Expert

A great restaurant , the portions are large and very tasty , they also brought compliments from the restaurant snacks and treated us to tea , I advise you

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Наталья Алексеева

Level 7 Local Expert

Very tasty large portions, keep this in mind. While you're waiting, they give you starters. You can come back here again and again. A 10-minute walk from the Blue Mosque and 5 minutes from the Grand Bazaar. The prices are comfortable. Grilled chicken salad 380 lire. Greek 360. Vegetable salad 280. Turkish tea 38 li

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Игорь Румянцев

Level 5 Local Expert

The restaurant is great, I rarely write reviews, but not this time, the portions are large, you can safely divide them into two, they bring snacks for free and tea at the end, the prices are slightly higher than in other cafes, but in fact they are plus or minus the same, since they do not charge for service and the quality of the dishes is simply excellent. this is the best restaurant in 5 days that we could find in the area. No one is calling, but boarding is full every evening, although most of the establishments here are semi-empty, this says a lot.

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Kerry K.

Level 4 Local Expert

The food is delicious, the portions are huge. The service is excellent. I was very pleased with the compliments in the form of snacks and tea. Cons: there is no alcohol license. You can't even handle your own traffic jam.

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Oksana C.

Level 4 Local Expert

Large portions, very tasty, pleasant Russian-speaking waiter. I recommend it!

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Евгений Емельянов

Level 19 Local Expert

It's a very pleasant place!! Everything was very tasty, both kebabs and snacks. Pleasant service, in good English. I recommend it to everyone

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Владимир Известный

Level 21 Local Expert

A great place, very good food, affordable prices and good people will serve you, you really liked it and the main indicator is that locals eat here, whole families come. It's worth coming here)

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Ольга Ольга

Level 11 Local Expert

A small restaurant. We stopped for dinner. Delicious. A portion - you won't stay hungry. The shish kebab is juicy and tender. Apple tea is delicious. Friendly staff. I recommend.

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Юрий Силантьев

Level 15 Local Expert

A pleasant place. No intrusive Turkish service, polite communication with the guests. The food is delicious, the menu is not that big, but it's enough. There are breakfasts. Very nice veranda. The atmosphere is cozy. I remember the delicious apple tea.

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Никита Шодин

Level 9 Local Expert

I recommend it! An open, clean, good kitchen. The dishes were all delicious. Free snacks are served before meals and tea at the end. Prices are good for Istanbul.

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Гайбург Роман

Level 6 Local Expert

A great and cozy place. Delicious food, friendly staff, reasonable prices.

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Ivanruf

Level 15 Local Expert

I think 4 definitely deserve it. Polite staff, speak Russian, clean. The food is a solid three, there is no direct wow effect, but at least not like in other cafes, where it is impossible to eat. Delicious food is hard to come by in Istanbul.

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Любовь

Level 8 Local Expert

We were planning to try the cunef in a cafe, the waiter said that tea and dessert are not served without dinner, the boarding is complete and of course they use it. I had to order a salad and hot, everything was really delicious, the service was fast and beautiful, but the kunef was served without ice cream and it's not the most delicious in Istanbul.

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Пользователь

Level 7 Local Expert

The food is delicious, the portions are large, it is enough to order one dish at a time. Kebab is served with rice and vegetables, as well as salad, additional sauce and tortillas. Excellent service and interior. They paid 1300 lire for two people.

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Антон Роменский

Level 17 Local Expert

A cozy modern cafe. Very polite staff. The cuisine is excellent

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Alexander Korpan

Level 5 Local Expert

It's a very pleasant place. Good service, excellent food quality. Unlike many Turkish establishments, this place knows how not only to make its own cuisine - kebabs, kebabs, etc., but also European or international cuisine - salads, steaks, burgers. I'll come back here again!

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